"After a long day in the hustle and bustle of the big, noisy city, Lewis is ready to go home. But when the BRUMMM of their bus is stopped by a loud POP!, they are stuck waiting along a country road. With nothing to do, Lewis finds himself listening to new noises all around him. Beetles BUZZ and critters ZIP in the moon-bright sky. Whooooooosh, whirr, flitter flutter, rustle rustle--whoa! The more he listens, the more he hears. Nature's sounds are full of music"--
Little Red does not want to share Tree with the other animals, but a scary encounter helps him see the beauty of community.
What are cascarones: Cascarones are empty egg shells that have been colored, filled with paper confetti, and sealed! The hunt is on to figure out who will be the reigning champ of Cascarones, and Toti knows that he has his family beat. His parents are too easy, they make old-school cascarones with confetti inside. His sister, Carlita wishes she could create cascarones like him, and his Abuela doesn't even stand a chance. When the day of Cascarones arrives, will Toti seize his moment or will it be scrambled when he learns someone has switched his cascarones for fake ones! With a cheeky twist at the end, readers will laugh and relish at the antics of Toti and his family in this exuberant bilingual story.
A Southern family gathers in their backyard around a special table to celebrate important moments throughout the year, from anniversaries to new births, as they share food, traditions, and love.
"Alice and Mrs. Nobody love getting up to no good. While giving each other fashionable haircuts, belting nighttime duets, or scribbling magic-marker wall murals, the two friends are inseparable. Until the day they disagree on what to play next. Mrs. Nobody wants Alice to play Puppy. But when Alice pushes back (she was Puppy last time!), she feels the wrath of Mrs. Nobody, who grows bigger and bigger and louder and louder before disappearing altogether. Although Alice suffers a long, lonely night without the company of Mrs. Nobody, she finds some solace in the sound of her own voice. When Mrs. Nobody reappears the next day, Alice knows what she must say.
The cubs are camping in their backyard, and Papa has decided to come as he's an expert camper, but when it's time to set up the tent and start the fire, Papa is the one who needs help.
"On a soggy spring morning, introverted Bunny just wants to brew their favorite tea and have a peaceful sip. When they are visited by an unexpected guest, Bunny kindly pours their tea for Opossum--but there is only enough for a single cup. Bunny gathers more ingredients and makes another cup, just in time for Opossum to return with their babies in tow. All of Opossum's babies want tea. Their arrival startles Bunny into spilling the fresh cup, but Bunny is a good host. They head out with their guests one more time to gather the herbs, brew the tea, and serve them--every last drop. Bunny heads to bed that night with no tea, until a knock on the door reveals that somebody has been paying attention, and they made tea--for Bunny! This simple picture book explores themes of kindness, sharing, and gratitude, and suggests that paying attention to others can help us understand how our actions affect them--and shows how expressing gratitude can brighten a friend's day."--
"This fun, colorful, and unique shaped board book uses eight glittery colors to introduce little ones to big feelings. Kids will learn to express their emotions no matter what they might be: happy, grumpy, thankful, confident, calm, sad, silly, and, of course, sparkly!"--
Friends gather ingredients from one to ten to make a delicious parsnip soup together.
"I Can Say Moo! uses a proven approach designed to help youngsters learn to talk. Each page features simple, exciting words and animal sounds that are easy for little ones to imitate and can be used tobuild bigger words; rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies and toddlers engaged; [and] ... photographs that model correct mouth positions and support social-emotional learning"--
"Neighborhood friends greet eight different trucks until the truck they are really waiting for, the ice cream truck, finally arrives"--
"In Birds Sing Their Words, two young children, guided by an adult, take a springtime walk through a city neighborhood, noticing how birds communicate. The sounds of fee-bee and per-chick-a-ree are all around them--alone, in chorus, or call-and-response style. The children learn that our own diverse voices parallel the many songs that birds sing."--
"Warm and Fuzzy are going on an adventure, but Fuzzy has a few questions-- where are we going? What if it's scary? What if I don't like it there? Do I need to bring snacks? A sensible change of clothes? How about some toilet roll? Warm assures Fuzzy that they have everything they need, and if there are any unexpected surprises, they will be able to handle it because, "We are smart. We are strong. We are imaginative. And we are ready for anything." But let's pack that toilet roll just in case. This is a picture book for anxious children that acknowledges their fears and doesn't diminish them, while still encouraging readers to go outside of their comfort zone."--
Celebrates aunts, related by birth or not, who surround children with unyielding love and support. Includes author's note.
"When a girl's confidence is shaken and she begins to shrink, her grandmother is there to remind her of who she is in this empowering picture book about self-esteem."--
"Han is happy to spend his days with his tea, his newspaper, and his plants. Everything is nice and quiet-- just the way he likes it. That is, until Kate and Olly move in next door. From the APALA Honor Award-winning author of Finding Papa, Angela Pham Krans, and artist Thai My Phuong comes a heartfelt tale of friendship that reminds us the best surprises in life come from letting people in."--dust jacket.
Dani and her family follow the Anishinaabe tradition and celebrate spring as the new year when nature comes alive after its winter rest.
"Seeking relief from boredom, Panda ventures outdoors for inspiration"--
Dad tells Bluey and Bingo a story set in a wild place call the eighties. When Dad was little, he was jinxed by his older brother, Rad, after he was being mean to his younger brother, Stripe. Will Dad break his curse, or will he never speak again? Read along to find out! Series Overview: Bluey follows the adventures of a lovable and inexhaustible blue heeler who lives with her mum, dad, and little sister, Bingo. Along with her friends and family, Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure.
"Jake loves dinosaurs, so with his birthday coming up, he knows just what kind of party he wants -- a dinosaur sleepover! Dino games, dino balloons, dino cake, dino movies. Dino everything! But when the day of the party arrives his friends all come down with the flu, and the party seems to be on the edge of extinction. Then, in the middle of the night, Jake hears a strange noise and goes to investigate. To his surprise, he finds some new prehistoric party guests right there in his living room! The dinos have invited themselves in to make sure Jake has a birthday he'll never forget."--
"Fathers express their hopes for their children"--
Duncan's crayons have left his room to make friends--from Red Crayon wanting to drive a firetruck, to Blue Crayon meeting a fashion doll, to Esteban off to tame a teddy bear, each crayon has a story to share.
"This funny cat-centric board book by Jade Orlando is the purrfect rhyming read-aloud for teaching opposites. The lively text begs for repeat reading, and children will love spotting details in the vibrant art. With sleepy cats on the closing spread, Hi, Cat. Bye, Cat. is great for bedtime or anytime!"--
Liam loves to pretend to be a lion but must learn to recognize his feelings and use positive techniques to manage the urge to bite when he feels overwhelmed.