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Lone Wolf gets a pet
Thomas, Kiah, author.
Wolf lives by himself, and he likes it that way. Wolf is not a people person. But today, he would really like some jellybeans, and the store is completely out. The shopkeeper tells him that all the jellybeans have been bought up for prizes in a competition. A Best Pet Competition. There’s only one thing for it: Wolf needs to acquire a darling dog, a cool cat, or a happy horse. But one by one, these animals prove that Wolf is not much of an animal person, either. Will no pet win him an award? How far must Wolf go to get some dang jellybeans?....
View in CatalogWe're off to the forest
Macurová, Katarína, author, illustrator.
We're Off to the Forest paints a vivid autumn picture as leaves cascade in a dance of color. Daddy squirrel and son venture into the forest daily, not just for supplies but also for something special. Amidst the rustling leaves and chilling air, a heartwarming story emerges, revealing the extraordinary in the ordinary and how even the smallest things can weave magic into the vast world.....
View in CatalogThe mango monster
Mascarenhas, Derek, 1982- author.
Someone is stealing Marianne's mangoes! Could it be a mango monster? After waiting all year for mango season, Marianne is excited that the mangoes on their tree are ripe and ready to eat. She loves mangoes and plans to eat ALL of them. But when she and her sidekick cousin Zoe check out the tree, the lower branches have been picked clean. Someone is stealing their mangoes! Who could it be? Marianne's neighbor suggests it could it be a mango monster! The idea is exciting and scary, but the girls are not deterred, and set out to catch the mango monster in the act. At first, their attempts come up empty. Discouraged, and beginning to wonder if there really is a mango monster, the cousins decide to give it one more try, and they set up an overnight triple trap -- with surprising results. It turns out that Marianne's dad has been giving away mangoes to neighbors and to the food bank. His spirit of sharing inspires Marianne and Zoe. After all, their tree has A LOT of mangoes. As for the mango monster... is there such a thing? You'll have to read the story to find out!....
View in CatalogDinosaur roar!
Stickland, Paul, artist.
Dinosaur weak, dinosaur strong, dinosaur short or very, very long. There are all sorts of dinosaurs, from sweet to grumpy, from spiky to lumpy. Introduce young children to prehistoric pals and the concept of opposites as the dinos race, roar, and stomp their way to their lunch!....
View in CatalogBobby and the big valentine
Woitas, Timmy, author.
From the day they’d met, and every day since, it had always been Bobby and Eddie—Eddie and Bobby. Bobby and Eddie do everything together, and that's the way they both like it. But when Bobby starts to have feelings for Eddie beyond friendship, he knows he needs to reveal them — and Valentine's Day is the perfect time! He crafts a valentine fit for someone as special as Eddie, his favorite person. But how will Eddie react when Bobby reveals his crush? ....
View in CatalogListen, wonder, ask
Berke, Elly, author.
When Nadine asks her new friend Yan to share her "coming-here" story, she sparks a chain of immigration storytelling throughout the community.....
View in CatalogAll in a year
Takeuchi, Chihiro, 1971- author, illustrator.
The Tanaka family are moving out of their apartment building and into a house. Follow them on their journey to see how their life changes over the course of a year. See the family engage with their new environment and keep ties with their old community, as they enjoy a year full of adventures. Chihiro Takeuchi takes us on a visual journey through the seasons that showcases diverse cultural celebrations, with a special emphasis on those holidays unique to Japan. She also leans in on the life of one particular family to give readers a sense of the growth they can expect to see happen in twelve months. This is a story that works on multiple levels: as a narrative, an introduction to seasons and holidays, and a conversation about how much can happen in a year. ....
View in CatalogFighting words
Carranza, Leonarda, author.
When Ali's cousin rips his favorite book, angry words explode out of him. The words are so angry, they come to life! They tease Ama, wreak havoc on their abuelita's home, and crash through the neighborhood. Ali didn't mean to hurt anyone, but now that the words are on the loose, it's up to him to catch them -- and to repair the damage they've done. Acclaimed illustrator Erika Medina brings Ali's word monsters to life in this fun and fast-paced exploration of anger, accountability, and resolving conflict.....
View in CatalogHospital heroes save the day!
Alley, R. W., 1955- author, illustrator.
The hospital workers of the Breezy Valley Hospital are always ready to provide top-notch medical care to the residents of their beloved town. Doctors, nurses, lab workers, kitchen staff, and maintenance workers are just a few of the staff working to keep the hospital running smoothly. And when emergencies happen, the EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) and their ambulance come to the rescue-like when Lemur needed to be brought to the hospital to get treatment for his injured tail!....
View in CatalogThe interpreter
Abtahi, Olivia, author.
Some kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn't on the soccer field scoring goals, she's accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up places, like the DMV, the accountant's office, and the auto shop. She helps them translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. It’s an important job, and it can even be fun. It’s also hard work. Sometimes Cecilia's second job is so much responsibility, it feels like she'll split in two! Is it time for Cecilia to blow her whistle and call for a time-out? Olivia Abtahi’s clever text and Monica Arnaldo’s charming illustrations capture a common aspect of life for immigrant and bilingual families while offering a model for teamwork that helps everyone feel understood.....
View in CatalogTo see an owl
Cordell, Matthew, 1975- author, illustrator.
Silent and wide-eyed, owls are hidden creatures of the night. Janie has always dreamed of finding one. She searches everywhere for signs of an owl – on the open prairie for short-eared owls, on the beach for snowy owls, and for great horned owls in the woods near her home. But months go by, and she sees no owls. She wonders, what will it take to see an owl? Her teacher, Mr. Koji, a fellow bird-lover, shares that he, too, waited a long time to see an owl. He assures her, “If you are very quiet and very patient, and if you look very close, you might just find them.” When the snow begins to fall, Janie and her mother head into the woods again, and as she looks carefully, hidden high up in the trees, what she sees is pure magic.....
View in CatalogI love you, my little dinosaur
Rossner, Rose, author.
Rhyming text celebrates the unique, supportive, and loving relationship between parent and child while encouraging individuality.....
View in CatalogA cat like that
Laminack, Lester L., 1956- author.
“A cat, a cat, a big, round cat. Have you ever seen a cat like that? What do youthink she is looking for?” Follow this big, round cat as she saunters through her island village, stopping to interact with folks at the bakery, the bookstore, the pier. Where is she headed next? What will she find at her last stop of the day? This sociable cat knows everyone in town and the townspeople know to expect her as she follows her customary route. Young readers can fire up their imaginations with the turn of each page.....
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