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LaRochelle, David, author
2023
This comical counting adventure follows one hundred mighty dragons all named Broccoli as they each embark on their own journey until there's one dragon left, who retreats to a cave for the winter and reemerges in the spring with a special surprise.
Mook-Sang, Jennifer, author
2023
"When grandma moves in, a precocious child shares her tips for making her feel at home in this funny picture book, for fans of How to Babysit a Grandma."-- Provided by publisher.
Tracy, Kristen, 1972- author
2023
"A mischievous housecat has an eventful day full of relaxation and play."-- Provided by publisher.
Daywalt, Drew, author
2023
"The crayons are getting ready to go back to school, and each crayon has a subject they're looking forward to the most. They're also ready to meet new friends...and let loose during their very favorite time of day: art class"-- Provided by publisher.
Zarif, Marya, author, illustrator
2023
When war breaks out, Dounia and her grandparents must flee Aleppo, Syria to find safety. Before they go, their neighbour reads their future in a cup of coffee - she sees a long difficult journey ahead of the family and a blue house awaiting them at the end. Taking only a bird carved from Aleppo soap and four little barake seeds in her pocket, Dounia faces dangerous waters, a camp surrounded by barbed wire, and unfriendly soldiers, and she wonders where she and her family belong in the world. Magically, the seeds from their faraway home help them along their way, until they finally find the blue house at the end of their journey.
Charlton-Trujillo, e. E., author
2023
"Have you ever dreamed of building something? Maybe something little--like a birdhouse? Or something big--like a skyscraper? If you can envision it, you can build it! A Girl Can Build Anything is a playful celebration of all the different ways girls can make things--from tinkering to tool wielding, from ideas on paper to big, lived-out dreams that require brick and mortar. This fun and empowering ode to self expression will inspire readers to jump up and immediately start to build. Because they can. They can do anything!"--Provided by publisher.
Pignataro, Anna, 1965- author, illustrator.
2023
Grandma loves you, little one, your tiny hands, your nose. Grandma loves your cheeky grin, your wriggly, wiggly toes. A heartwarming celebration of the love shared between grandmothers and their grandchildren.
Pignataro, Anna, 1965- author, illustrator.
2023
Grandpa loves you, little one, your tiny hands, your nose. Grandpa loves your cheeky grin, your wriggly, wiggly toes. A heartwarming celebration of the love shared between grandfathers and their grandchildren.
Cousins, Lucy, author, illustrator
2023
Maisy the mouse and her animal friends accompany nervous Charley on his first visit to the dentist.
Fergus, Maureen, author
2023
"Princess Pru's life is practically perfect: she has two loving dads, an ostrich named Orville, and THREE royal tarantulas. But it's not perfectly perfect, thanks to the hulking, hairy ogre who just moved into the house on the hill. It isn't long before reports of the ogre's alarming behavior begin trickling into the castle. He's spotted buying balloons and cupcakes; he's caught cleaning and decorating his home. Then he sends out notes with the ominous message that everyone in the kingdom is in for a BIG surprise. Pru's petrified parents are convinced the ogre is up to no good, but the perceptive princess is pretty sure she knows what's really going on... Featuring a dauntless and savvy heroine, this fearsomely funny story upends traditional fairy tale conventions and suggests that looking past appearances--even green ear goop--can result in unexpected friendship and belonging"--Inside jacket flap.
Boynton, Sandra, author, illustrator
2023
An extremely exuberant chicken has an important message to share in this entertaining rhyming book that reminds readers that trying your best is reason enough to celebrate.
