Hug Machine - By Scott Campbell
Whether you are big, or small, or square, or long, or spikey, or soft, no one can resist his unbelievable hugs! HUG ACCOMPLISHED!
Over and Under the Snow - By Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal
Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow lies a secret world of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals making their winter home under the snow.
Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers by Andrea Beaty
Embark on an adventure of personal creativity and invention with fan favorite Rosie Revere! This activity book features art from the picture book Rosie Revere, Engineer and will inspire young readers with activities of all kinds.
All Kinds of Families! - By Mary Ann Hoberman
With irresistible, rollicking rhyme, Hoberman shows readers that families, large and small, are all around us. From celery stalks to bottle caps, buttons, and rings, the objects we group together form families, just like the ones that we are a part of.
The boy who harnessed the wind - By William Kamkwamba
When fourteen-year-old William Kamkwamba's village was hit by a drought, everyone's crops began to fail. Without enough money for food, let alone school, William spent his days in the library and figured out how to bring electricity to his village
The Important Book -- By Margaret Wise Brown
A lovely book written in a rhythmic pattern format. This book suggests what is most important about many familiar things -- like rain and wind, apples and daisies -- and can provoke beautiful discussion about essential and unique characteristics.
The Boy in the Book -- By David Michael Slater
In this wordless story, a library book tries desperately to evade the destructive clutches of a little boy. What drives the Boy, however, is enthusiasm and love—not malice—and the Book eventually responds in kind, accepting his rough but worthy fate.
Families -- By Shelley Rotner
A picture book that celebrates the diversity of the many faces of contemporary families. "This inclusive look at many varieties of families will help young readers see beyond their own immediate experiences and begin to understand others."
I Hate Picture Books! -- By Timothy Young
"Max hates his picture books and he's throwing them all away." This humorous book both pokes fun at and celebrates many of the classics of childrens literature.
Ida, Always -- By Caron Lewis
A beautiful, honest portrait of loss and deep friendship told through the story of two iconic polar bears.
Mr. Peabody's Apples -- By Madonna and Loren Long
A story about the damage that can be caused by spreading rumours.
There -- By Marie-Lousie Fitzpatrick
A beautifully layered book that is enjoyable for all, and provides opportunity for kids to wonder about the future and think about goals.
But That is My Book -- By Lauren Child
Bad Day at Riverbend -- By Chris Van Allsburg
The Day it All Blew Away --- By Lisa Cinar
Independent Thinking & Friendship
Pezzettino -- By Leo Lionni
Independent Thinking
Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Sportsmanship: Winning Isn't Everything -- By Howard Binkow
Howard B. Wigglebottom and the Monkey on His Back: A Tale About Telling the Truth -- By Howard Binko
The Kvetch Who Stole Hannukah -- By Bill Berlin
A nice parallel to the classic Grinch tale
Weslandia -- By Paul Fleischman
Creativity, Imagination, Community
Irving and Muktuk -- By Daniel Pinkwater
A fun series of books about two bad polar bears!
Arlo Needs Glasses -- By Barney Saltzberg
About getting new glasses
Li'L Rabbit's Kwanzaa -- By Donna L. Washington
Brer Rabbit meets African tradition