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Author
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"You'll never guess what happened on our trip down to the sea... A tiger in a top hat came and sat right next to me. Off to the seaside they go on a rather... extraordinary train journey. But will Dad ever look up from his phone?" --
Author
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Frog is tired of his dark, dull pond, so he goes off exploring. His friend Mouse shows him the wonders of the woods where they live. Frog marvels at the beautiful colors and animals he sees. But there’s nothing quite as beautiful in his own pond…is there? This exquisitely illustrated tale by best-selling author/illustrator Jane Chapman explores the idea of finding joy and wonder in the world around us, and in the simple things that are also miraculous....
Author
Publisher
Anne Schwartz Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Waking up from her nap feeling something has changed, Field Mouse asks her friends to join her on a journey to investigate the "Something on the Hill" that is calling to her, where they discover that the "Something" is a leaf shoot, tiny and green, heralding the arrival of spring.
4) Millie
Author
Publisher
Shadow Mountain Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024].
Language
English
Description
A street dog named Millie and a young girl, who are both dealing with abandonment issues, give trust and belonging a second chance.
5) Lucky duck
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
When the pond community is threatened by a fox, Frank, the odd one out in a family of ducks, ventures into the dangerous forest alone on a quest to save his home, discovering both his courage and unique identity along the way.
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"When Eddy the goldfish takes a leap of faith to be closer to his new friends, his perspective of the world widens in unexpected ways. A funny story about building empathy and making connections, for fans of LeUyen Pham, Dan Santat, Laura Vaccaro Seeger, and Michael Hall. Eddy is a lonely goldfish stuck inside his fishbowl. He would love to have a friend to swim and play and blow bubbles with. Soon, on the other side of the glass, he spies not one...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A young elephant is on the case to find the miscellaneous objects their animal neighbors have lost in this playful and whimsical humdinger of a picture book. Little elephant’s parent can’t quite remember the name of the thing they’ve lost, but they need it back! While on the hunt for the misplaced thingamajig, little elephant discovers other animals are missing things as well. Snail’s hoo-pull-dee-pewp for staying safe from the sun has disappeared....
10) Ready to soar
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Riley's paper airplane is ready for take-off, but criticisms from all the birds threaten to ground the plane, until Riley meets a more supportive friend and rediscovers the joy of soaring"--
11) Bird is dead
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A children's story that uses light humor and honesty to show curious readers what happens when someone dies, and invites readers to talk about death and grief on their own terms.
"An honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful illustrations by a therapist-turned-artist, Bird is Dead uses humor to make death a more approachable topic. An honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Bunny can’t sleep because Dad forgot to check on him, so he sets out to check on Dad. Bunny should be sleeping, but instead, he is waiting for Dad to come check on him. Dad always checks on him, but tonight, Dad is late. Bunny can’t wait anymore— he needs his dad! Slipping out of bed, Bunny packs a wagon of everything Dad might need: some water, a blanket, a snack, and their favorite book to share. Down the hall and through the dark, Bunny...
14) Party Rex
Author
Series
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Rex invites all of his friends over to celebrate his tenth birthday"--
15) Dino-Earth Day
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"What do dinosaurs do on Earth Day? They care for the planet! They ride bikes and scooters, clean up a park, plant an urban garden, visit a recycling center, and more" -- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
One windy day, a little duck blows into Wolf's backyard. Wolf and Hotpot call her Apple, and together they nurse her wonky wing back to health. But though she may be small, Apple is one plucky duck, and it's not long before she is flying to their rescue.
19) Lucky dogs
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"One day, Ruth and her mom are in the park and see a pet adoption fair. Ruth is drawn to a cute little dog, but they are moving soon and can't adopt. However, they can foster for a couple of months, and that's how they wind up with Ginger. Then Daisy. Then Cody, a special-needs dog with injured hind legs. Can Ruth help Cody find his forever home?"-- cover page 4.
Author
Series
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In this new concept board book about feelings that helps kids learn about their emotions and why they might feel a certain way, Llama Llama experiences the universal highs and lows as he gets ready for bed.
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