New Children's Picture Books
New arrivals added to our Children's Picture Books Collection in the last 7 days
| Title | Date added | |
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| A story about Afiya by Berry, James, 1924-2017, author. |
"Some people have dresses for every occasion but Afiya needs only one. Her dress records the memories of her childhood, from roses in bloom to pigeons in flight, from tigers at the zoo to October leaves falling. A joyful celebration of a young girl's childhood, written by the late Coretta Scott King Book Award-winning Jamaican poet James Berry"-- |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| A story for Small Bear by McGinty, Alice B., 1963- author. |
Small Bear's mother promises stories before their winter slumber if Small Bear will help prepare with no dilly dallying, but the playful cub finds it hard to stick to her tasks. |
Jan 11, 2021 |
| A year of everyday wonders by Klein, Cheryl B., 1978- author. |
Follows a young girl from the first wake-up of a new year, through many new experiences and 384 fights with her big brother, to the last bedtime stories in December. |
Jan 11, 2021 |
| Angelina and the princess by Holabird, Katharine, author. |
"Angelina hopes to dance the starring role in an upcoming performance for the Royal Ballet, but instead is cast in a tiny part. She is so disappointed that she wants to quit ballet. Eventually, though, she decides to work hard for her friends in the performance. Angelina's decision leads to an unexpected turn of events--and a happy ending for everyone!"-- |
Jan 11, 2021 |
| Annie and the Swiss Cheese Scarf by Dakos, Alana |
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Jan 11, 2021 |
| Arithmechicks add up by Stephens, Ann Marie, author. |
"As the Arithmechicks slide down the slide, swing on the swings, and play hide-and-seek, they don't realize that a lonely mouse is copying them, longing to join in. However, when their basketball becomes stuck, the chicks discover that a two-inch-tall new friend is exactly what they need. In this heartwarming story, there are many ways to add up ten cheerful chicks--but a new friend is what makes them cheer. The book includes a helpful glossary that defines the eight arithmetic strategies the ch |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Bedtime for Albie by Ambrose, Sophie |
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Jan 7, 2021 |
| Big Jabe by Nolen, Jerdine. |
Momma Mary tells stories about a special young man who does wondrous things, especially for the slaves on the Plenty Plantation. |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Blanket - journey to extreme coziness by Brantz, Loryn, author. |
A young girl uses a fuzzy blanket to form a cocoon which makes her feel safe and secure and where she can use her imagination to go on a series of adventures, including outer space and the deep blue sea. |
Jan 15, 2021 |
| Brenda is a sheep by Hood, Morag (Illustrator), author, illustrator. |
"This story is a twist on the classic story of a wolf in sheep's clothing. Brenda, a wolf, is preparing a great sheep feast, but the sheep have a different menu up their wooly sleeves"-- |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Bulldozer friends by Zimmerman, Andrea Griffing, author, illustrator. |
Best friends Oliver and Annie love to play with the toy trucks at school; Oliver is particularly fond of the bulldozer--he calls himself the bulldozer man. |
Jan 11, 2021 |
| Can bears ski? by Antrobus, Raymond, author. |
Little Bear feels the world around him. He feels the floor shake when someone stomps to get his attention - but something is missing. Little Bear is not sure what is happening. All around him he hears the familiar refrain: "Can bears ski?" Then Dad Bear takes him to see an audiologist and they learn that Little Bear has been experiencing deafness. With new hearing aids, he discovers that "Can bears ski?" is actually "Can you hear me?" His new world is loud and will take some getting used to, but |
Jan 11, 2021 |
| Clam Digging With Grandma by Gifford, Hannah/ Campeau, Tamara (ILT) |
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Jan 7, 2021 |
| Crabby pants by Gassman, Julie. |
While sitting in the naughty chair, Roger thinks of a way he can stop being a crabby pants, but his family may not be happy with his solution. |
Jan 12, 2021 |
| Crow & Snow by Broder, Robert, author. |
Crow, a scarecrow, is lonely standing in the cornfield until the farmer's children build a snowman next to him, starting a years-long friendship. |
Jan 11, 2021 |
| Daisy by Bagley, Jessixa |
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Jan 15, 2021 |
| Doodle Cat is bored by Patrick, Kat, author. |
Doodle Cat is bored, until he finds something to capture his imagination. |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Doodle Cat wears a cape by Patrick, Kat, author. |
He can perform all kinds of superhero acts, like catching humans when they fall from trees and firing furballs at top speed. But will Doodle Cat's superpowers work when his friend is sad? Maybe he'll have to try something new. Filled with Doodle Cat's signature exuberance and joy comes this hilarious and touching story of friendship, superheroes, love, and capes. |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Eleanore won't share by Gassman, Julie. |
At school, Eleanore gets a lesson about sharing. |
Jan 12, 2021 |
| Elevator Bird by Williamson, Sarah, 1979- author, illustrator. |
It takes a tight-knit team to keep the Hotel running smoothly, and Elevator Bird is at the center of it all. He helps people get where they need to go and has a kind word for everyone he meets. Elevator Bird makes everyone's day brighter. So when he confesses to his friend Mousey that he's always longed for a room with a view, Mousey wants to make it happen. All of Elevator Bird's friends hatch a secret plan to make sure Elevator Bird has the nest he deserves. |
Jan 11, 2021 |
