|
|
Picture Books December 2022 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Big truck little island
by Chris Van Dusen
When a big truck and its big load get stuck on a narrow road, traffic on the little island comes to a halt. Some cars need to go south and some have to travel north. How will Meg get to her swim meet? What about Barry's ballet class? Luckily, the kids come up with an ingenious solution: why not just swap cars?
|
|
|
|
Pip and Zip
by Elana K. Arnold
When a family brings home two abandoned duck eggs and waits for them to hatch, they read, learn and laugh until one day Pip and Zip are born.
|
|
|
|
King Kong's cousin
by Mark Teague
Junior may not be as big or strong as his famous cousin Kong, but when his beloved cat gets stuck in a tree, Junior conquers his fear of heights and saves the day.
|
|
|
|
The mouse who carried a house on his back
by Jonathan Stutzman
When an ordinary spot on a grassy hill calls out to him, mouse Vincent, who moves his house on his back, opens his doors to hungry and tired travelers who pass by, welcoming them into his home and making room for everyone.
|
|
|
|
Moonlight
by Stephen Savage
This stunning bedtime picture book pays tribute to the mysterious moon and the unique ways it reveals itself each night.
Also available on Cloud Library.
|
|
|
|
Baby shower
by Lisa Wheeler
Happy rhymes and adorable illustrations combine to present a playful celebration of babies as they bounce, crawl, snuggle and babble throughout the pages.
|
|
|
|
Farming strong, all year long
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
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.
|
|
|
|
Octopus shocktopus!
by Peter Bently
When an octopus falls from the sky one day, the village's children quickly make friends with this strange creature that proves to be very handy until it mysteriously disappears, leaving everyone to wonder where it went and if it will come back.
|
|
|
|
Goodnight, Butterfly
by Ross Burach
Silliness abounds in this read-aloud bedtime story in which children will learn the difference between nocturnal and diurnal animals.
Also available on Hoopla.
|
|
|
|
Granny's kitchen : a Jamaican story of food and family
by Sadé Smith
In her Granny's kitchen on the beautiful island of Jamaica, a little girl name Shelly-Ann is taught how to get in touch with her Jamaican roots through the process of cooking, learning traditional recipes and self-confidence when things don't go as planned.
|
|
|
|
The cookie maker of Mavin Road
by Sue Lawson
When Benedict Stanley, who secretly bakes cookies to mark moments in his neighbors’ lives, falls ill, the only person who knows his identity brings a special surprise to his door, in this heartwarming book that celebrates community and human connection.
|
|
|
|
Food truck fest!
by Alexandra Penfold
A family prepares for a day at the food truck festival, while at the same time, the food truck crews get ready for the same event, checking recipes, starting to cook, and driving to the festival site.
|
|
|
|
Thank you, Omu!
by Oge Mora
When her wonderful stew attracts the attention of hungry neighbors, Omu generously shares portion after portion before discovering that she has nothing left to eat herself, a dilemma that culminates in a heartwarming community surprise.
Also available on Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla.
|
|
|
|
Grandma's tiny house
by JaNay Brown-Wood
In rhyming text, when the whole family and guests show up for the big dinner at Grandma's house, it becomes clear that the house is much too small to hold them all.
Also available on Hoopla.
|
|
|
|
Nerp!
by Sarah Lynne Reul
A child and a pet of indiscriminate species, both picky eaters, approach a mealtime with apprehension that is conveyed through laugh-out-loud nonsense dialogue and riotous facial expressions, before the two decide on a creative solution.
|
|
|
|
Saturday at the food pantry
by Diane O'Neill
Molly and her mom do not always have enough food, so when they visit their local food pantry Molly she sees her classmate Caitlin who is embarrassed to be there, so Molly helps Caitlin realize everyone needs help sometimes.
Also available on Hoopla.
|
|
|
|
The range eternal
by Louise Erdrich
A young Native American girl, who considers her family's wood-burning stove to be the heart of her home in the Turtle Mountains, must adapt when it is replaced.
|
|
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|