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New & Coming Soon Picture Books April 2020
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Click on the title to check availability. Log-in to our online catalog to place holds. To place holds by phone, please call us at 708-366-5205. During open hours, you can also chat with us at www.riverforestlibrary.org. It's easy!
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Red is a Dragon : a Book of Colors
by Roseanne Thong
A Chinese American girl provides rhyming descriptions of the great variety of colors she sees around her, from the red of a dragon, firecrackers, and lychees to the brown of her teddy bear.
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The Mixed-Up Truck
by Stephen Savage
A little cement mixer learns that making mistakes isn't always a bad thing in this vehicle book
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Happy, Sad, Mad, and Glad!
by Random House
A concept-themed novelty book for young fans features depictions of Thomas the Tank Engine embellished with 3D lenticular insets that cause Thomas’ expression to reflect a sequence of relatable emotions.
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The Prince Who Was Just Himself
by Silke Schnee
Lacking the athletic and reading skills of his older brothers, Prince Noah uses love and compassion to save the kingdom from the Black Knight
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Mermaids Are Real!
by Holly Hatam
Gemstone and sparkles and coral, oh my! That's what mermaids are made of! But did you also know that mermaids are vegetarian, or that they can control the weather on the seas? Mermaid lovers will be tickled to learn all sorts of "facts" about these beloved beings.
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Global babies
by Global Fund for Children
Presents photographs of babies from all over the world in their native costume and describes how all babies are special.
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What If...
by Samantha Berger
A child who likes to draw and write stories imagines what would happen if there were no pencils, paper, or other tools for being creative.
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The Wizard of Oz
by Penguin Random House LLC
A board book adaptation of Baum’s classic blends character-driven narratives and colorful art in a one-minute introduction to the story of a young girl from Kansas who is swept away by a tornado and deposited into a magical land filled with new friends and adventures.
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Story boat
by Kyo Maclear
When a sister and brother are forced along with their family to flee their home, they learn to make a new home for themselves--wherever they are.
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Who Needs a Checkup?
by Norman Feuti
When he expresses nervousness about his upcoming doctor’s appointment and possible need for a shot, Harry is offered support by his friend, Hedgehog, who helps him get ready by explaining what to expect.
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Molly of Denali : Party Moose
by N.Y.) Harper (Firm : New York
10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl. Molly helps her mom and dad run the Denali Trading Post, a general store, bunkhouse, and transport hub in the fictional village of Qyah, Alaska. Each episode follows Molly, her dog Suki, and her friends Tooey and Trini on their daily adventures in Alaska, from fishing for salmon to delivering a camera to friends on a volcano—via dog sled! ..
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The Adventures of Otto : See Pip Point
by David Milgrim
Letting his little mouse friend, Pip, hold his balloon, Otto the robot is astonished when a breeze sweeps Pip and the balloon up, up and away, compelling a daring rescue effort that is aided by friendly Zee the bee.
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