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Fiction
The Tree and the River
2023
This wordless picture book presents a time-lapse reimagining of human civilization as a mighty tree bears silent witness to the flow of time and change, a meditation on the relationship between nature and humankind.
What Happened To You?
2023
Joe keeps getting interrupted with questions about what happened to his leg, and gets more and more fed up until the kids finally understand they don't need to know what happened.
Evergreen
2023
To deliver her mother's delicious soup to her sick Granny Oak, Evergreen the squirrel must face her fears and make the journey, during which she meets other forest dwellers, including some who want to get their hands on her soup!
Sleepy Sheepy and the Sheepover
2024
Sleepy Sheepy is excited for his first sleepover at Grammy and Grampy's house, but when it is time to go to bed he misses home too much to fall asleep.
Something, Someday
2023
Even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact, and with a little faith and friendship, we can find beauty and create change.
When the Stars Came Home
2023
Moving to the city with his family, Ojiig misses everything they left behind, until his parents give him a special quilt stitched through with family stories that capture who he is and where he came from.
Elena Rides
2023
With the help of her loyal little red-bird sidekick, Elena the elephant lets nothing stand in the way of her learning to ride a bike.
The Book Bus
2024
Follow a vintage Volkswagen pickup truck that embarks on a new adventure to share the joy of reading. Based on Cincinnati's Book Bus, a mobile book store.
There Was a Party for Langston
2023
A celebration of Langston Hughes, told through the lens of the party held at the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in 1991.
Giraffe Is Too Tall for This Book
2023
Furry, feathered and scaled-- all our animal friends are ready to read. But there's just one big problem: Giraffe is too tall! (Or, rather, the book is too short.)
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
2023
Dr. Morley and her team arrive in the Arctic Circle where they encounter playful orcas, the glowing aurora borealis and formidable ice shelves while searching for the giant Arctic jellyfish, a legendary creature no one has ever seen.
Pretty Ugly
2024
When Anna Van Ogre loses her lovely monstrous looks and is turned into a sickeningly adorable, rosy-cheeked little girl, it starts her on a journey to learn an unforgettable lesson about true beauty.
Some Days Are Yellow
2024
Readers of all ages are reminded that life is a vibrant adventure with experiences and emotions, and tomorrow always offers a fresh start.
Every Dreaming Creature
2023
Readers are immersed in the sensory wonder of the world and all its creatures, from the ocean depths to soaring skies and everything in between. Each creature dreams and experiences life in a different way. Each is connected despite their differences.
Grandad's Pride
2023
After Milly discovers a pride flag in Grandad’s attic, this adorable is motivated by the past to start a pride parade in their small town.
Place Hand Here
2023
A hand-painted image on an apartment building wall becomes a community touchstone.
Nonfiction
Elmo Asks Why
2023
J 031.02 BEE
Elmo and his friends have lots of questions. Why do bees sting? Why should I brush my teeth? Why do we need microscopes? This first encyclopedia is bursting with information and photographs about our world to help little learners grow smarter, stronger and kinder.
The Wildlife Watching Encyclopedia
2024
J 796.5 PER
Learn the basics of finding and identifying wildlife, including looking for tracks and listening for calls.
Meet the Bears
2023
J 599.78 PER
There are eight species of bears in the world, so which sort is your teddy? Let's go on an adventure across ice mountains, deserts, forests and rivers to see bears in their natural habitats.
How Does Chocolate Taste on Everest?
2023
J 573.87 STE
An adventure to experience all five senses at the world's most extreme locations.
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Chaz C
I am a youth services librarian and it is a hazardous profession. Too many books, too little time! Don't make me, but if I HAD to choose my favorite book recipe, it would be a romance novel with a healthy dash of horror, topped with the latest picture book. Add some outside time, epic soundtracks and I'm feeling groovy.
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