New arrivals added to our Children's Picture Books Collection in the last 7 days
"A young girl participates in a West African masquerade with a special plan to honor her grandfather who has passed away"--
Date added:
Mar 28, 2024
"The Color Monster uses his emotions toolkit to help the reader learn to regulate emotions through many different self-soothing, therapeutic techniques"--
"A deaf girl stands up for herself and takes off her shoes while dancing at her Carnival performance so she can feel the music through her bare feet"--
Date added:
Mar 28, 2024
Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transform it into a vibrant cultural hub adorned with colorful murals that celebrate their heritage. Includes backmatter on Chicano Park in San Diego California.
"A little boy learns that there are a lot of good things to look forward to at the end of the day"--
"An anthem for Asian America that celebrates the richness and diversity within the Asian American identity and serves as a reminder of our self worth, our legacy and most of all, our destiny. "--
"Everyone knows that dragons are fierce, capable of taking on the world! But this dragon can't stop sneezing long enough to get a roar out. Even with friendly Phoenix insisting that Dragon get some rest, this powerful creature refuses to stop for any orange ginger tea or a drop of bone broth soup. It's only when Dragon realizes Phoenix has caught the same cold that they are both able to take the break they so badly need. This tale of helping your friends and valuing differences is a sure-thing f
"When Abuela comes to visit from Peru, she brings a suitcase full of treasures and her granddaughter learns that home is not just a place, but the love between family no matter the distance"--
"A young girl participates in a West African masquerade with a special plan to honor her grandfather who has passed away"
Illustrations and easy-to-read text urge the reader to be mindful by seeking out patterns in the world around us.
Date added:
Mar 21, 2024
"Would You Dare Put a Diaper on a Bear? is a funny and lighthearted picture book exploring why certain animals don't wear diapers. Created to introduce toddlers to using a potty in a gentle, child-friendly way, it's perfect for parents searching for potty-training books for toddlers appropriate as a read-aloud picture book that addresses a child's emotions and feelings."--Publisher description.
"A shy girl finds friendship and is inspired to express herself during a transformative experience in nature"--
Rhyming text illustrates that in a world where we share more similarities than differences, the power of empathy and kindness is universal.
"Lean on Me is an endearing children's picture book that beautifully demonstrates the power of friendship, based on Bill Withers's classic song of the same name. "Lean on Me" appeared on Withers's 1972 album Still Bill. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and ranked #208 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list. With Withers's lyrics and illustrations by Rachel Moss, this picture book follows four close friends through the stages of their childhood, from elementary
Emma is a big dog with a lot of little dreams. She dreams of a cool roll in the grass, a warm spring walk, and food, of course. Every day her dreams get bigger, and bigger, until one day...they all come true!
Otis Redding and Steve Cropper's timeless ode to never-ending days is given fresh new life in this heartwarming picture book.
A young girl faces the loss of her beloved dog by spending the day doing all their favorite things.