Children’s Picture Book

So many years : a Juneteenth story

Wynter, Anne, author.

Oh, how you would dance! How you would sing! How you would celebrate! With lyrical text from Anne Wynter and radiant artwork from Jerome Pumphrey, this poetic picture book explains the history behind Juneteenth celebrations. So Many Years simultaneously acknowledges the history of slavery in the US as well as the astonishing Black resilience that has led to an enduring legacy of Black joy.....

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You and me, anemone : a story about friendship and personal space

Vail, Rachel, author.

Don’t want to be booped? No problem! A sea anemone in the ocean confidently sets itself some personal boundaries, encouraging young readers on land to do the same... You and Me, Anemone is a nuanced, thoughtful, playful picture book for young children about the delicate challenge of boundaries — having them, maintaining them, and respecting them in others. ....

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Fireworks

Burgess, Matthew, author.

Part poem, part portable fireworks display with a vertical gatefold, this POB picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Catia Chien highlights the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly await a spectacular fireworks display. POP! As a hot day sizzles into evening, everyone on stoops and sidewalks looks skyward on this special summer night--the Fourth of July! Words and art blossom into flowers of fire across the sky, making this a perfect read for firework enthusiasts in cities and suburbs everywhere. POP! POP!....

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You and me, anemone : a story about friendship and personal space

Vail, Rachel, author.

Don’t want to be booped? No problem! A sea anemone in the ocean confidently sets itself some personal boundaries, encouraging young readers on land to do the same... You and Me, Anemone is a nuanced, thoughtful, playful picture book for young children about the delicate challenge of boundaries — having them, maintaining them, and respecting them in others. ....

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All that you are

Prasadam-Halls, Smriti, author.

You're not quarter, or half, a mathematical sum. You're entirely yourself and second to none... This treasure of a book invites you to celebrate your own family's story. Inspired by the author's own experience of raising her children to embrace both their British and Indian heritage, this gorgeous and heartwarming book explores what makes us who we are.....

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Embarrassed ferret

Riddiough, Lisa Frenkel, author.

When every oopsie is followed by an uh-oh, little Ferret's embarrassment grows. How will she survive the day at Forest School? Ferret trips while getting off the bus, makes a gigantic glitter mess at craft time, urgently has to pee at recess, and gets toilet paper on her shoe! But when others in the classroom goof up in equally embarrassing ways, Ferret is relieved to discover that nobody's perfect.....

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Firefly season

Smith, Cynthia Leitich, author.

Piper feels grateful for visits with her relatives, especially for the time spent with her cousins in Cherokee Nation and Muscogee Nation during summer vacations, fishing on misty mornings and playing on firefly-filled evenings. Piper's family lives a road trip away in Kansas City. So when a neighbor named Sumi moves in next door, Piper is excited to share her stories and seasons with a new friend. The two are inseparable -- until Piper's family moves to another city. Their bond overcomes distance, and with time, Piper dreams up a plan to reunite with the people she loves most of all.....

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Diego Fuego : the firefighting dragon

Rozo, Allison, author.

Diego Fuego lives on the southernmost tip of South America in Tierra del Fuego with his dragon family. Even though the rest of the dragons can powerfully roar fire, Diego is allergic to smoke and can't create even the tiniest flame. His allergies lead to sneezes…and those sneezes produce ice flurries instead of flames! When a fire grows out of control, Diego soon finds that this weakness can actually be his superpower. Diego Fuego the Firefighting Dragon is a heartwarming tale that celebrates individuality, courage, and the power of embracing one's true self.....

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So many years : a Juneteenth story

Wynter, Anne, author.

Oh, how you would dance! How you would sing! How you would celebrate! With lyrical text from Anne Wynter and radiant artwork from Jerome Pumphrey, this poetic picture book explains the history behind Juneteenth celebrations. So Many Years simultaneously acknowledges the history of slavery in the US as well as the astonishing Black resilience that has led to an enduring legacy of Black joy.....

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Firefly season

Smith, Cynthia Leitich, author.

Piper feels grateful for visits with her relatives, especially for the time spent with her cousins in Cherokee Nation and Muscogee Nation during summer vacations, fishing on misty mornings and playing on firefly-filled evenings. Piper's family lives a road trip away in Kansas City. So when a neighbor named Sumi moves in next door, Piper is excited to share her stories and seasons with a new friend. The two are inseparable -- until Piper's family moves to another city. Their bond overcomes distance, and with time, Piper dreams up a plan to reunite with the people she loves most of all.....

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Big family beach day

Crews, Nina, author, illustrator.

Every summer, Maya goes to the beach with her mom, grandma, aunts, uncles, and cousins. There are a lot of them. It’s a big family beach day! Full of sand, sun, splashing, sandwiches, swimming, and (of course) sunblock, Maya loves every moment of it. ....

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The wanting monster

Murray, Martine, author.

A little monster arrives in a village and whispers in people's ears, sowing discontent until the villagers recognize the monster's influence and come together to rebuild their community... It starts with a whisper in your ear. A prickly feeling that something isn’t quite right. And it builds until a sneaky, possessive thought wriggles into your mind, and an insidious want burrows into your heart. Before you know it, you’re discontent, convinced that you’re owed more than what you’ve got. This is the work of the Wanting Monster. One day, the Wanting Monster arrives in a small village, but no one notices him, despite his antics. Feeling snubbed, he starts sowing discontent and envy of one’s neighbor. So infectious is the wanting and greed awakened by the Wanting Monster that even the stars are plucked, one by one, from the sky. Covetousness and distrust reign. Will the village people ever return to their senses? Will they ever learn that it’s the monster of wanting that’s been poisoning their minds? The Wanting Monster almost triumphs... fortunately, he is finally seen for what he is, and this recognition unleashes the purifying force of collective lamentation and a coming together to reroot and rebuild.....

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Big family beach day

Crews, Nina, author, illustrator.

Every summer, Maya goes to the beach with her mom, grandma, aunts, uncles, and cousins. There are a lot of them. It’s a big family beach day! Full of sand, sun, splashing, sandwiches, swimming, and (of course) sunblock, Maya loves every moment of it. ....

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This is how we talk : a celebration of disability and connection

Slice, Jessica, author

We sign, write, clap! We tap, stim, scream! So many ways to talk and joke, play and learn and dream. This joyful read-aloud, with an empowering refrain, from disability rights activists Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp, demystifies and respects how disabled people and their families use different forms of communication to connect and show love. ....

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Abuelita's song

Amescua, Gloria, author.

Every night, when the sun says buenas noches, a mother sings a special lullaby to her baby boy: ¿Dónde está mi corazón? Aquí, aquí, aquí en mis brazos. As he gets older, the boy asks for his song over and over until it’s forever in his heart. When the boy grows up and moves away, he teaches the song to his daughters. And now that Abuelita is coming for a visit, the girls plan a surprise for her: they are going to sing her song, “La canción del corazón.”....

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This is how we talk : a celebration of disability and connection

Slice, Jessica, author

We sign, write, clap! We tap, stim, scream! So many ways to talk and joke, play and learn and dream. This joyful read-aloud, with an empowering refrain, from disability rights activists Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp, demystifies and respects how disabled people and their families use different forms of communication to connect and show love. ....

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Diego Fuego : the firefighting dragon

Rozo, Allison, author.

Diego Fuego lives on the southernmost tip of South America in Tierra del Fuego with his dragon family. Even though the rest of the dragons can powerfully roar fire, Diego is allergic to smoke and can't create even the tiniest flame. His allergies lead to sneezes…and those sneezes produce ice flurries instead of flames! When a fire grows out of control, Diego soon finds that this weakness can actually be his superpower. Diego Fuego the Firefighting Dragon is a heartwarming tale that celebrates individuality, courage, and the power of embracing one's true self.....

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The wanting monster

Murray, Martine, author.

A little monster arrives in a village and whispers in people's ears, sowing discontent until the villagers recognize the monster's influence and come together to rebuild their community... It starts with a whisper in your ear. A prickly feeling that something isn’t quite right. And it builds until a sneaky, possessive thought wriggles into your mind, and an insidious want burrows into your heart. Before you know it, you’re discontent, convinced that you’re owed more than what you’ve got. This is the work of the Wanting Monster. One day, the Wanting Monster arrives in a small village, but no one notices him, despite his antics. Feeling snubbed, he starts sowing discontent and envy of one’s neighbor. So infectious is the wanting and greed awakened by the Wanting Monster that even the stars are plucked, one by one, from the sky. Covetousness and distrust reign. Will the village people ever return to their senses? Will they ever learn that it’s the monster of wanting that’s been poisoning their minds? The Wanting Monster almost triumphs... fortunately, he is finally seen for what he is, and this recognition unleashes the purifying force of collective lamentation and a coming together to reroot and rebuild.....

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All that you are

Prasadam-Halls, Smriti, author.

You're not quarter, or half, a mathematical sum. You're entirely yourself and second to none... This treasure of a book invites you to celebrate your own family's story. Inspired by the author's own experience of raising her children to embrace both their British and Indian heritage, this gorgeous and heartwarming book explores what makes us who we are.....

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Wednesday is for wiggling!

Wong Nava, Eva, author.

Whether it's tiptoeing in dance class with her babysitter on Tuesday, scooting around the canal with Daddy on Sunday, or enjoying a Friday playdate with a friend, the little girl in this book has something to look forward to every day of the week. Saturday is for visiting the vegetables at Grandpa's community garden, then eating rainbow chaofan and making paper cranes with Gramma. Wednesday is Mama's day off, meaning plenty of time for getting wiggly together -- and baking and reading and cuddling! In a story especially resonant for diverse families and those in which parents live separately, a certain child's enthusiasm will inspire readers to think about the joys they can bring to each day.....

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The wombats go wild for words

Ferry, Beth, author.

A trio of wandering wombats with a passion for words inspire an enthusiastic duckling to transform her town from dull to dazzling... Evergreen Forest is a very nice forest, with very nice trees and very nice animals. It’s a rather dull place, but no one says a word about it. In fact, no one says very many words at all! And therein lies the problem. Until the word-loving wandering wombats arrive. They use words like enthusiastic and splendiferous, ready to turn ordinary into EXTRAordinary! With twinkles in their eyes and words on their minds, the word wombats come to transform Evergreen Forest. At first, the animals of Evergreen Forest are… confused. All except for a curious duckling who eagerly devours every noun, adjective, and verb that she hears. Slowly, the inhabitants of Evergreen Forest become mesmerized as they realize that words are not just fun, they are inspiring. ....

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Wednesday is for wiggling!

Wong Nava, Eva, author.

Whether it's tiptoeing in dance class with her babysitter on Tuesday, scooting around the canal with Daddy on Sunday, or enjoying a Friday playdate with a friend, the little girl in this book has something to look forward to every day of the week. Saturday is for visiting the vegetables at Grandpa's community garden, then eating rainbow chaofan and making paper cranes with Gramma. Wednesday is Mama's day off, meaning plenty of time for getting wiggly together -- and baking and reading and cuddling! In a story especially resonant for diverse families and those in which parents live separately, a certain child's enthusiasm will inspire readers to think about the joys they can bring to each day.....

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Fireworks

Burgess, Matthew, author.

Part poem, part portable fireworks display with a vertical gatefold, this POB picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Catia Chien highlights the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly await a spectacular fireworks display. POP! As a hot day sizzles into evening, everyone on stoops and sidewalks looks skyward on this special summer night--the Fourth of July! Words and art blossom into flowers of fire across the sky, making this a perfect read for firework enthusiasts in cities and suburbs everywhere. POP! POP!....

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Who meows? : a book of animal sounds

Page, Robin, 1957- author, illustrator.

Meet many different inhabitants of the animal kingdom and learn what sound they make in this vibrantly illustrated picture book. The engaging question-and-answer text is perfect for little ones learning animal noises for the first time or just learning to read! And backmatter offers further exploration into why each creature makes their signature sound.....

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Who meows? : a book of animal sounds

Page, Robin, 1957- author, illustrator.

Meet many different inhabitants of the animal kingdom and learn what sound they make in this vibrantly illustrated picture book. The engaging question-and-answer text is perfect for little ones learning animal noises for the first time or just learning to read! And backmatter offers further exploration into why each creature makes their signature sound.....

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Bob the vampire snail

Zuill, Andrea, author, illustrator.

In this funny and heartwarming tale, Bob was a regular snail until the fateful night he became a vampire, an event that prompted him to discover his love for tomatoes and quirky new habits, and ultimately to find an unexpected friendship while learning to embrace what makes him unique.....

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The wombats go wild for words

Ferry, Beth, author.

A trio of wandering wombats with a passion for words inspire an enthusiastic duckling to transform her town from dull to dazzling... Evergreen Forest is a very nice forest, with very nice trees and very nice animals. It’s a rather dull place, but no one says a word about it. In fact, no one says very many words at all! And therein lies the problem. Until the word-loving wandering wombats arrive. They use words like enthusiastic and splendiferous, ready to turn ordinary into EXTRAordinary! With twinkles in their eyes and words on their minds, the word wombats come to transform Evergreen Forest. At first, the animals of Evergreen Forest are… confused. All except for a curious duckling who eagerly devours every noun, adjective, and verb that she hears. Slowly, the inhabitants of Evergreen Forest become mesmerized as they realize that words are not just fun, they are inspiring. ....

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Bob the vampire snail

Zuill, Andrea, author, illustrator.

In this funny and heartwarming tale, Bob was a regular snail until the fateful night he became a vampire, an event that prompted him to discover his love for tomatoes and quirky new habits, and ultimately to find an unexpected friendship while learning to embrace what makes him unique.....

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Abuelita's song

Amescua, Gloria, author.

Every night, when the sun says buenas noches, a mother sings a special lullaby to her baby boy: ¿Dónde está mi corazón? Aquí, aquí, aquí en mis brazos. As he gets older, the boy asks for his song over and over until it’s forever in his heart. When the boy grows up and moves away, he teaches the song to his daughters. And now that Abuelita is coming for a visit, the girls plan a surprise for her: they are going to sing her song, “La canción del corazón.”....

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Embarrassed ferret

Riddiough, Lisa Frenkel, author.

When every oopsie is followed by an uh-oh, little Ferret's embarrassment grows. How will she survive the day at Forest School? Ferret trips while getting off the bus, makes a gigantic glitter mess at craft time, urgently has to pee at recess, and gets toilet paper on her shoe! But when others in the classroom goof up in equally embarrassing ways, Ferret is relieved to discover that nobody's perfect.....

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