New Titles

The scarecrow

Ferry, Beth.


School Library Journal starred, September 2019. Publishers Weekly, May 2019. Kirkus Review, June 2019. "All the animals know not to mess with old Scarecrow. But when a small, scared crow falls from midair, Scarecrow does the strangest thing. He saves the tiny baby crow. Soon a loving bond grows between the two unlikely friends. But is it strong enough to weather the changing of the seasons?"--OCLC.
Date Published:2019

School Library Journal starred, September 2019. Publishers Weekly, May 2019. Kirkus Review, June 2019. "All the animals know not to mess with old Scarecrow. But when a small, scared crow falls from midair, Scarecrow does the strangest thing. He saves the tiny baby crow. Soon a loving bond grows between the two unlikely friends. But is it strong enough to weather the changing of the seasons?"--OCLC.

Date Published:2019

A bear, a fish, and a fishy wish

Bernstrom, Daniel.


Readers of the beloved A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree met a bear who longed for honey, but never got to eat any. In this boisterous follow-up, will Bear's luck change? He's spotted a fish! And his wish? To gobble up this delicious fish dish, of course! Sadly for Bear, this is no ordinary fish--he's a homesick fellow determined to get back upstream where he belongs. Once again, Daniel Bernstrom and Brandon James Scott show off their deep understanding of what makes kids laugh. The longing, the chase, the action, and splash--and the delightfully tongue twisting text--will have kids asking to hear this story again and again. With just a few words and page after page of fantastic expressions, A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy Wish has the madcap energy and playfulness that keeps kids riveted--as they learn to read!
Date Published:2024

Readers of the beloved A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree met a bear who longed for honey, but never got to eat any. In this boisterous follow-up, will Bear's luck change? He's spotted a fish! And his wish? To gobble up this delicious fish dish, of course! Sadly for Bear, this is no ordinary fish--he's a homesick fellow determined to get back upstream where he belongs. Once again, Daniel Bernstrom and Brandon James Scott show off their deep understanding of what makes kids laugh. The longing, the chase, the action, and splash--and the delightfully tongue twisting text--will have kids asking to hear this story again and again. With just a few words and page after page of fantastic expressions, A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy Wish has the madcap energy and playfulness that keeps kids riveted--as they learn to read!

Date Published:2024

A bear, a man, and a donut van

Bernstrom, Daniel,


"Everyone's favorite hungry bear is back for his third picture book adventure-and there's a donut van calling out to him. At last, Bear has found something to eat! But besides all those sweet treats, what's that inside the van? A donut man! And he doesn't want a bear in there! Just as Bear climbs aboard the donut van and gets busy filling his belly, a herd of moose causes a traffic jam-and the donut man runs away! Will Bear take the wheel? The critically acclaimed duo of Daniel Bernstrom and Brandon James Scott are at their best in this high-stakes joyride through the mountains, perfect for toddlers and new readers alike"--
Date Published:2026

"Everyone's favorite hungry bear is back for his third picture book adventure-and there's a donut van calling out to him. At last, Bear has found something to eat! But besides all those sweet treats, what's that inside the van? A donut man! And he doesn't want a bear in there! Just as Bear climbs aboard the donut van and gets busy filling his belly, a herd of moose causes a traffic jam-and the donut man runs away! Will Bear take the wheel? The critically acclaimed duo of Daniel Bernstrom and Brandon James Scott are at their best in this high-stakes joyride through the mountains, perfect for toddlers and new readers alike"--

Date Published:2026

The leaf thief

Hemming, Alice.


"Originally published in 2020 in the UK by Scholastic Children's Books, a division of Scholastic Ltd." Kirkus Review, June 2021. Squirrel enjoys looking at the beautiful, colorful leaves, but everyday more and more disappear which makes him think someone is stealing them. Includes information on seasonal leaf loss in autumn.
Date Published:2021

We move together

Fritsch, Kelly.


"Follows a mixed-ability group of kids as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers and find joy and connection in disability culture and community"--OCLC.
Date Published:2021

Truman Toad and the quest for the perfect hug

Lavie, Oren, 1976-,


Truman toad searches far and wide for the perfect hug, determined to hug all of his animal friends until he finds a hug that is just right.
Date Published:2026

Tiny hiker

Zimmers, Natasha,


"In this rhyming picture book, the tiny hiker is excited for her first backpacking trip to camp on the beach, but when the trail is longer, steeper and much more difficult than she expected, she has to find a way to keep going-even when she wants to give up"--
Date Published:2026

Hogbert

Smith, Briony May.



Date Published:2025

I am speedy : confessions of a turbocharged sloth /

Tracy, Kristen,



Date Published:2026

Frogs are our friends

D'Alia, Toni,


Includes "Facts About Frogs!"--Last page. "Down in the garden away from the sun a little green frog is having some fun! Frogs Are Our Friends invites readers into a stunning garden to admire the important work of one little frog and experience a day in nature."--Back cover.
Date Published:2025

Construction site : Firefight! /

Rinker, Sherri Duskey,


When strong winds knock over electric lines and spark a dangerous blaze, fire engines team up with the Construction Site friends to save the day.
Date Published:2026

Farming strong, all year long

Rinker, Sherri Duskey.


Told in rhyming text, six farm vehicles work through all the seasons, from spring planting to building a barn to protect the animals in winter.
Date Published:2022

Construction site : taking flight! /

Rinker, Sherri Duskey,


Six truck friends travel to the airport to build a new terminal, expanding the airport for both planes and travelers.
Date Published:2023

We found a hat

Klassen, Jon.


School Library Journal starred, August 2016. Booklist starred, June 2016. Horn Book Starred, September 2016. Pub Weekly, July 2016. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Horn Book Starred. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, November 2016. New York Times, October 2016. Kirkus Review, September 2016. Resource Links, December 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Two turtles discover a hat that looks good on both of them, but only one can ultimately wear it.
Date Published:2016

School Library Journal starred, August 2016. Booklist starred, June 2016. Horn Book Starred, September 2016. Pub Weekly, July 2016. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Horn Book Starred. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, November 2016. New York Times, October 2016. Kirkus Review, September 2016. Resource Links, December 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Two turtles discover a hat that looks good on both of them, but only one can ultimately wear it.

Date Published:2016