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The Earth gives more

Fliess, Sue,


In each season, Earth has something special to enjoy--and we can find ways to be good stewards to the planet too!
Date Published:2019

A bad case of stripes

Shannon, David, 1959-


In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.
Date Published:1999

Click, clack, good night

Cronin, Doreen,


"A Caitlyn Dlouhy book." Farmer Brown puts the other animals to bed but gives up on Duck, who sets out to find just the right spot--and snack--to help him sleep.
Date Published:2020

Brady Brady and the cranky kicker

Shaw, Mary, 1965-



Date Published:2006

Pink is for everybody!

Russell, Ella,


Stuck inside one wet afternoon, a group of friends are bored and miserable—until a pink glow leads them to discover a mysterious treasure chest and everything changes! Grey is for rainy days, but PINK is for all kinds of fun -- bows and buttons, yes, but also aliens and astronauts, dancers and dragons! In a parade of exuberance that celebrates all things pink, one surly fur ball stands out—and ultimately teaches the kids a valuable lesson in embracing what you love no matter who you are, while respecting the preferences of everybody around you. Skillfully employing inclusive, gender-neutral language and paired with truly joyful illustrations that feature a diverse cast of characters, this is a sweet story of the simple joys of being a kid, not a gender.
Date Published:2022

Stuck inside one wet afternoon, a group of friends are bored and miserable—until a pink glow leads them to discover a mysterious treasure chest and everything changes! Grey is for rainy days, but PINK is for all kinds of fun -- bows and buttons, yes, but also aliens and astronauts, dancers and dragons! In a parade of exuberance that celebrates all things pink, one surly fur ball stands out—and ultimately teaches the kids a valuable lesson in embracing what you love no matter who you are, while respecting the preferences of everybody around you. Skillfully employing inclusive, gender-neutral language and paired with truly joyful illustrations that feature a diverse cast of characters, this is a sweet story of the simple joys of being a kid, not a gender.

Date Published:2022

We're going on a nature hunt

Metzger, Steve


May contain CD. When three friends take off on a lovely spring morning, they have no idea where the day will lead them. Together, they explore the beauty nature has to offer. And together, they have fun everywhere they go off on an adventure, or right here at home!
Date Published:2018

Malaika's costume

Hohn, Nadia L.,


Participating in a first Carnival since her mother left to find a better job, Malaika fears she will not be able to dance in the parade without a costume and comes up with an idea to use scrap fabric to create a patchwork rainbow peacock outfit.
Date Published:2016

This is a school

Schu, John, 1981-


"Poster included on reverse side of jacket!" --Cover. A school isn’t just a building; it is all the people who work and learn together. It is a place for discovery and asking questions. A place for sharing, for helping, and for community. It is a place of hope and healing, even when that community can’t be together in the same room. John Schu, a librarian and former ambassador of school libraries for Scholastic, crafts a loving letter to schools and the people that make up the communities within in a picture book debut beautifully illustrated by Veronica Miller Jamison.
Date Published:2022

"Poster included on reverse side of jacket!" --Cover. A school isn’t just a building; it is all the people who work and learn together. It is a place for discovery and asking questions. A place for sharing, for helping, and for community. It is a place of hope and healing, even when that community can’t be together in the same room. John Schu, a librarian and former ambassador of school libraries for Scholastic, crafts a loving letter to schools and the people that make up the communities within in a picture book debut beautifully illustrated by Veronica Miller Jamison.

Date Published:2022

Bea's bad day

Percival, Tom, 1977-


Bea struggles to manage her emotions when her birthday does not go according to plan.
Date Published:2024

Paint with Ploof

Clanton, Ben, 1988-



Date Published:2024

How to be brave like a snail

Hrab, Naseem,


Snail's not afraid of loud noises, exploring the glade, or lullaby karaoke. But he is afraid of asking for help, making mistakes, and believing in himself. And so, it's only with support from his best friend Stump that he finds the courage to enter a local paper airplane contest. However, it's Stump who ends being the one who needs support when the contest is over and he hasn't done nearly as well as he expected. Fortunately, Snail knows just what to do to help Stump feel better. Together, they find the courage to tell each other exactly how they feel-prickly thoughts and all! -- and then they write their feelings down on paper airplanes and let them go!
Date Published:2025

Snail's not afraid of loud noises, exploring the glade, or lullaby karaoke. But he is afraid of asking for help, making mistakes, and believing in himself. And so, it's only with support from his best friend Stump that he finds the courage to enter a local paper airplane contest. However, it's Stump who ends being the one who needs support when the contest is over and he hasn't done nearly as well as he expected. Fortunately, Snail knows just what to do to help Stump feel better. Together, they find the courage to tell each other exactly how they feel-prickly thoughts and all! -- and then they write their feelings down on paper airplanes and let them go!

Date Published:2025

The boldest white : a story of hijab and community

Muhammad, Ibtihaj, 1985-


Faizah finds comfort in being part of the crowd, but with help from her mother and sister, as well as some practice and patience, she learns to stand out and lead.
Date Published:2024

Noura's crescent moon

Khan, Zainab,


"Noura can't wait for the sun to go down. The month of Ramadan is almost over, and she and Mama and Papa are headed for the hills for a moonsighting picnic. It would be truly special if Noura's first fast ended with a glimpse of a silvery crescent in the night sky. If the moon stays hidden, that means one more long day before Noura gets to put on her sparkly new dress and the joyful Eid celebrations begin!" -- Jacket flap
Date Published:2024

"Noura can't wait for the sun to go down. The month of Ramadan is almost over, and she and Mama and Papa are headed for the hills for a moonsighting picnic. It would be truly special if Noura's first fast ended with a glimpse of a silvery crescent in the night sky. If the moon stays hidden, that means one more long day before Noura gets to put on her sparkly new dress and the joyful Eid celebrations begin!" -- Jacket flap

Date Published:2024

The day the crayons made friends

Daywalt, Drew,


Duncan's crayons just can't seem to stay put! After convincing one group of crayons to go back to work after they wanted to quit and rescuing another group who got lost in the most inconvenient places, Duncan's crayons have disappeared once more. But this time they've gone out into his room to make friends. From Red Crayon who fulfills his dream of driving a firetruck, to Blue Crayon, who meets a fashion doll desperately in need of a head, to fan favorite Esteban, who is off to tame a teddy bear (or as he would call it, a wild beast), each crayon has an exciting story to share about the new objects they've met and the new adventures they've had.
Date Published:2025

Duncan's crayons just can't seem to stay put! After convincing one group of crayons to go back to work after they wanted to quit and rescuing another group who got lost in the most inconvenient places, Duncan's crayons have disappeared once more. But this time they've gone out into his room to make friends. From Red Crayon who fulfills his dream of driving a firetruck, to Blue Crayon, who meets a fashion doll desperately in need of a head, to fan favorite Esteban, who is off to tame a teddy bear (or as he would call it, a wild beast), each crayon has an exciting story to share about the new objects they've met and the new adventures they've had.

Date Published:2025

The humble pie

John, Jory,


I'm a pie. A humble pie. And that's no lie. The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!--they deserve it! But when he's paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn't always as sweet as pie. Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new pie pal discovers that letting your voice be heard always takes the cake!
Date Published:2025

I'm a pie. A humble pie. And that's no lie. The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!--they deserve it! But when he's paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn't always as sweet as pie. Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new pie pal discovers that letting your voice be heard always takes the cake!

Date Published:2025

So loud!

Golshan, Sahar.


A fun and touching debut that explores the power of finding your voice. Rudåabeh (Rudy for short) loves to talk, sing, jump and shout. There's just one problem: the adults in her life are always telling her that she is SO LOUD. When her grandmother (Måamåan Bozorg) visits from Iran for the first time, Rudy worries that she might be too loud for her. But as she tries to be quieter, Rudy starts to feel less and less like herself. Listening closely to the many sounds in her world--from husky howls and streetcar chimes to Måamåan Bozorg's roaring sneezes--Rudy tries to figure out the full range of her own voice, discovering along the way the joy in being loud. With exuberant illustrations by Shiva Delsooz, this charming story will resonate with readers who love to make noise and are still learning where and when to take up space.
Date Published:2024

A fun and touching debut that explores the power of finding your voice. Rudåabeh (Rudy for short) loves to talk, sing, jump and shout. There's just one problem: the adults in her life are always telling her that she is SO LOUD. When her grandmother (Måamåan Bozorg) visits from Iran for the first time, Rudy worries that she might be too loud for her. But as she tries to be quieter, Rudy starts to feel less and less like herself. Listening closely to the many sounds in her world--from husky howls and streetcar chimes to Måamåan Bozorg's roaring sneezes--Rudy tries to figure out the full range of her own voice, discovering along the way the joy in being loud. With exuberant illustrations by Shiva Delsooz, this charming story will resonate with readers who love to make noise and are still learning where and when to take up space.

Date Published:2024

Squids will be squids : fresh morals, beastly fables

Scieszka, Jon


Contemporary fables with tongue-in-cheek morals address such topics as homework, curfews, and television commercials.
Date Published:1998

A walk on the tundra

Hainnu, Rebecca


During the short Arctic summers, the tundra, covered most of the year under snow and ice, becomes filled with colourful flowers, mosses, shrubs, and lichens. These hardy little plants transform the northern landscape, as they take advantage of the warmer weather and long hours of sunlight. Caribou, lemmings, snow buntings, and many other wildlife species depend on tundra plants for food and nutrition, but they are not the only ones... This book follows Inuujaq, a little girl who travels with her grandmother onto the tundra. There, Inuujaq learns that these tough little plants are much more important to Inuit than she originally believed. In addition to an informative storyline that teaches the importance of Arctic plants, this book includes a field guide with photographs and scientific information about a wide array of plants found throughout the Arctic.
Date Published:2011

During the short Arctic summers, the tundra, covered most of the year under snow and ice, becomes filled with colourful flowers, mosses, shrubs, and lichens. These hardy little plants transform the northern landscape, as they take advantage of the warmer weather and long hours of sunlight. Caribou, lemmings, snow buntings, and many other wildlife species depend on tundra plants for food and nutrition, but they are not the only ones... This book follows Inuujaq, a little girl who travels with her grandmother onto the tundra. There, Inuujaq learns that these tough little plants are much more important to Inuit than she originally believed. In addition to an informative storyline that teaches the importance of Arctic plants, this book includes a field guide with photographs and scientific information about a wide array of plants found throughout the Arctic.

Date Published:2011

The speedysaurus

Bright, Rachel,


"Originally published as The wobblysaurus in 2023 by Orchard Books." Wobblysaurus dreams of winning a bike race, but wobbles and falls slow her pace until some wise words from Granny change her view, as she learns that a shaky start can lead to something new.
Date Published:2025

The invisible string family celebration : a reimagining of the invisible string

Karst, Patrice,


Parents around the world reassure their children that there is an invisible string that connects them to their loved ones, so they are never alone.
Date Published:2025