Children's Books

Everybody gets angry sometimes. For children, anger can be very upsetting. Parents, teachers, and children can talk about it. People do lots of different things when they get angry. In this Caldecott-honor book, children will see what Sophie does when she gets angry.

4 - 8 years. Meet a little monster with a big problem! Everyone knows that the M in "monster" stands for MEAN. But what happens when a monster can't be mean anymore? Is he still a monster at all? One young monster's attempts to live up to his name go hilariously awry as he discovers--with a little help from new friends--that it's not what you're called but who you are that counts. Hardcover. 40 pages.

7 years & up. This chapter book is sure to make a splash! Find fun, funny, and true stories of heroic and talented dolphins and amazing dolphin friendships. It's perfect for budding bookworms and animal lovers alike. Chapter paperback. 112 pages.

5 - 8 years. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. This book reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out… More »

Birth - 3 years. This adorable board book for the babies and toddlers of lesbian mothers features a variety of diverse, loving families with two moms. Families with same-sex parents are celebrated in this board book that follows busy moms and their children throughout their day--eating breakfast, going on a playdate, heading to the pool for a swim, and settling back in at night with a bedtime story and a good-night lullaby. Board book. 22 pages.

4 - 8 years. Little Lex has big dreams of becoming a superhero! He reads comic books, builds up his muscles, and orders a superhero costume. His first mission is to save a tomcat in trouble. The tomcat ends up bullying Dex about his size. Will Dex learn that a hero is not defined by the strength of his muscles, but the trueness of his heart? Paperback. 32 pages.

2 years & up. One day a tiny cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. The tiny cricket tries to respond, but there is no sound. The quiet cricket then makes his way into the world, meeting one insect after another, each of whom greets the little cricket with a cheery hello--the hum of a bee, the whirr of a dragonfly, the whisper of a praying mantis. The cricket rubs his wings together each time, but nothing happens, not a sound. Until the day he meets another cricket,… More »

Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know the whole story? Readers will learn about their childhoods in Liverpool, England, their first forays into rock music, what Beatlemania was like, and why they broke up. This easy-to-read narrative Is filled with plenty of black-and-white illustrations.

Board Book

5 years & up. Young readers can explore the world around them with this informative book about animals in their natural habitats. Learn where animals live and what their homes look like. From bird nests, to spider webs, to bee hives, animals have some pretty creative ways of keeping their homes nice and tidy. 32 pages.

Paperback

Animal Hide & Seek

Paperback

3 years & up. When a kind and hardworking duck nearly collapses from overwork while taking care of a farm because the owner is too lazy to do so, the rest of the animals get together and chase the farmer out of town. 40 pages.

2 - 5 years. Discover all sorts of interesting things to see in this Bill Martin classic. The gentle rhyming and gorgeous illustrations in this classic picture book make it a dog-eared favorite on many children's bookshelves. On each page, we meet a new animal who nudges us onward to discover which creature will show up next: "Blue Horse, Blue Horse, What do you see? I see a green frog looking at me." This pattern is repeated over and over, until the pre-reader can chime in with the reader,… More »

3 years & up. <em>Chrysanthemum</em> teaches young children about self-esteem, confidence, and acceptance of others. 32 pages. Paperback.

4 years & up. This classic French tale tells the story of three weary soldiers on their way home from war. While passing through a town, the hungry men ask for something to eat. When the selfish villagers hide all their food, the soldiers find a clever way to get a meal. 41 pages.

5 years & up. In this book children will witness the magical transformation as a newly hatched caterpillar becomes a beautiful Red Admiral Butterfly. For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these Level 1 books--about everything from tadpoles to puppies--use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 words each, and they… More »

Board Book

3 - 7 years. Vibrant debut picture book by Susanna Moores. Blieka has a favourite toy, and doesn't want to share. A charming tale about friendship and sharing. Paperback. 32 pages.

4 years & up. Wedges are used to separate, lift, or hold things in place. One of humankind's most ancient tools, the wedge has a place in almost everyone's daily life. Paperback. 32 pages.

If you give a cat a cupcake, he'll ask for some sprinkles to go with it. When you give him the sprinkles, he might spill some on the floor. Cleaning up will make him hot, so you'll give him a bathing suit . . . and that's just the beginning! The lovable cat who first appeared in If You Give a Pig a Party now has his very own book! Written in the tradition of the bestselling If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond's newest story will show everyone that Cat is where it's at! Hardback

Paperback/CD

7 years & up. The Magic Tree House takes Jack and Annie back in time to the American Civil War. They meet Clara Barton, the famous nurse, and help take care of wounded soldiers. Paperback.