PICTURE BOOK DISCOVERIES FOR 2017:
Flora and the Peacocks by Molly Idle
In this wordless book with interactive flaps, a little girl named Flora forms a friendship with two peacocks as the three learn to dance together.
In this wordless book with interactive flaps, a little girl named Flora forms a friendship with two peacocks as the three learn to dance together.
Good Night Yoga: A Pose-By-Pose Bedtime Story by
Mariam Gates, illustrated by Sarah Jane Hinder
Both a bedtime story and a series of simple poses for following the natural world as it comes to rest at day's end
Both a bedtime story and a series of simple poses for following the natural world as it comes to rest at day's end
Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise by Sean
Taylor, illustrated by Jean Jullien
Hoot Owl flies through the night and assumes numerous disguises in order to catch a meal.
Hoot Owl flies through the night and assumes numerous disguises in order to catch a meal.
If I Had a Gryphon by Vikki Vansickle,
illustrated by Cale Atkinson
Sam longs for a more exciting pet than her new hamster. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she thought.
Sam longs for a more exciting pet than her new hamster. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she thought.
Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush’sIncredible Journey by Doug Kuntz and Amy Shrodes, illustrated by
Sue Cornelison
When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home, they carry their beloved cat, Kunkush, with them from Iraq to Greece, keeping their secret passenger hidden away. But during the crowded boat crossing to Greece, his carrier breaks and the frightened cat runs from the chaos. In one moment, he is gone. A few days later, aid workers in Greece find the lost cat. Knowing how much his family has sacrificed already, they are desperate to reunite them with the cat they love so much.
When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home, they carry their beloved cat, Kunkush, with them from Iraq to Greece, keeping their secret passenger hidden away. But during the crowded boat crossing to Greece, his carrier breaks and the frightened cat runs from the chaos. In one moment, he is gone. A few days later, aid workers in Greece find the lost cat. Knowing how much his family has sacrificed already, they are desperate to reunite them with the cat they love so much.
The Midnight Library by
Kazuno Kohara
Once there was a library that only opened at night. Step inside and meet the little librarian and her three assistant owls.
Once there was a library that only opened at night. Step inside and meet the little librarian and her three assistant owls.
The Mixed-Up Truck by Stephen Savage
A little cement mixer learns that making mistakes isn't always a bad thing.
A little cement mixer learns that making mistakes isn't always a bad thing.
One Word from Sophia by Jim Averbeck
and Yasmeen Ismail
All Sophie wants for her birthday is a pet giraffe, but as she tries to convince different members of her rather complicated family to support her cause, each tells her she is using too many words until she finally hits on the perfect one.
All Sophie wants for her birthday is a pet giraffe, but as she tries to convince different members of her rather complicated family to support her cause, each tells her she is using too many words until she finally hits on the perfect one.
Penguin Problems by Jory John,
illustrated by Lane Smith
This penguin has come to tell you that life in Antarctica is no paradise. For starters, it is FREEZING. It seems there is no escaping the drudgery of your daily grind, whatever it might be. Or perhaps we’ve just learned that grumps are everywhere.
This penguin has come to tell you that life in Antarctica is no paradise. For starters, it is FREEZING. It seems there is no escaping the drudgery of your daily grind, whatever it might be. Or perhaps we’ve just learned that grumps are everywhere.
Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie,
illustrated by Yuyi Morales
Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that's all his own. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he's done. But just when he thinks all hope is lost, he and his dad pick the perfect name... a name that is sure to light up the sky.
Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that's all his own. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he's done. But just when he thinks all hope is lost, he and his dad pick the perfect name... a name that is sure to light up the sky.
Touch the Brightest Star by Christie
Matheson
An interactive picture book showcasing the beauty of nighttime.
An interactive picture book showcasing the beauty of nighttime.
We’re All Wonders by R.J. Palacio
Auggie shares the things he likes to do, such as ride bikes and eat ice cream. He likes ordinary things; he just does not look ordinary. A group of children make fun of him, prompting Auggie and his dog, Daisy, to don astronaut helmets and take a fantasy trip across the galaxy, where the expansive view helps change his perspective.
Auggie shares the things he likes to do, such as ride bikes and eat ice cream. He likes ordinary things; he just does not look ordinary. A group of children make fun of him, prompting Auggie and his dog, Daisy, to don astronaut helmets and take a fantasy trip across the galaxy, where the expansive view helps change his perspective.
