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New Books in Youth Services February 2020 |
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Cute and Cuddly: Sweet Kittens by Marine GuionEndearing, high-quality photographs of kittens playing, sleeping and cuddling are complemented by high-engagement kitty facts.
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Women Who Changed the World by Alex FabrizioA boldly illustrated board book introduction to some of history’s most trailblazing women, from Elizabeth I to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, shares messages about how any child can grow up to change the world, no matter what.
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Baby Paleontologist by Laura GehlA latest entry in the series that includes Baby Botanist features an exuberant young paleontologist who uses his pickax and brush at a dig site to discover fossils and learn about life in the distant past.
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Rainbow Pups! by Sophie BeerRainbow Pups! follows adorable, playful dogs as they discover all the colors of the rainbow.
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Unicorn Wishes by IgloobooksDo you believe in unicorns? Eva longs to meet a unicorn, but her friends tell her there's no such thing. Until, one day, Eva makes a wish that turns her world upside down and takes her on a magical adventure that she'll never forget.
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Who Says Peekaboo?by HighlightsFeaturing a sturdy reflective mirror, a rhyming board book by the creators of the award-winning children’s magazine features colorful photographs of adorable babies and animals playing a game of peekaboo.
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Follow a baby throughout the day, from napping to snacking to playing--and everything in between! |
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Cool Cuts by Mechal Renee RoeThe best-selling illustrator of Kamala Harris’ Superheroes Are Everywhere depicts uplifting examples of African American boys and their culturally inspired hairstyles on spreads that repeat the inspiring refrain, “I am born to be awesome!”
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Nesting by Henry ColeThis story of a robin’s journey as it builds a nest in a tree, lays beautiful blue eggs, raises its young and protects them from natural dangers until they can fly on their own. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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One Mean Ant by Arthur YorinksWas there ever an ant as mean as this mean ant? Not likely. This ant is so mean that leaves fall off trees when he walks by. This ant is so mean that grapes shrivel when he looks at them. But when this mean ant finds himself lost in the desert and meets a fly that defies explanation . . . well, nothing is the same again.
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Peppa's magical unicorn by Lauren HollowayComplemented by themed stickers and glitter cover accents, a Peppa Pig picture book story finds Peppa and her friend Suzy sharing an imaginative playdate that is shaped by their wish to play with a magical unicorn.
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Straw by Amy Krouse Rosenthal Meet Straw! He's always rushed straight to the finish. But when his speedy streak gets the best of him, it takes a friend to show Straw how to drink in the amazing world around him. |
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Snail Crossing by Corey R. TaborDetermined to make his way to a plump, crisp cabbage across the road, Snail risks speeding cars and hungry crows during a long and slow journey, before getting lost while helping a crew of ants escape a rainstorm.
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The Girl and the Dinosaur by Hollie HughesMarianne has no friends until she unearths an entire dinosaur skeleton on the beach and wishes that it would come to life
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Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Spring Smiles by K. GeorgeExuberant duck siblings Feather and Flap and their dinosaur brother, Spike, explore the flowers, leaves and seeds of a sunny springtime day that is complicated by Spike's dino-sized sneezes.
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Jack Goes West by Mac BarnettJack and the Lady take the train west to visit a dude ranch. One night, there's a bank robbery next door, and Jack is pegged as the bandit. But thanks to Jack's new rope tricks, the real robber is caught, and Jack leaves the Wild West a free rabbit with a big secret.
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Jack at Bat by Mac BarnettA tied baseball game between the Lady Town Ladies and the Big City Brats challenges snack-sniffing bat boy Jack to hit a home run.
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Master of Disaster by James PattersonA crossover installment in the best-selling series finds Rafe and Jimmy saving a community literary event by teaming up with such fan-favorite characters as Jamie Grimm from I Funny, Jacky Ha-Ha, the Kidd family from Treasure Hunters and super-genius Max Einstein.
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Narwhal on a Sunny Night by Mary Pope OsborneTransported by the Magic Tree House some 1,000 years back in time, Jack and Annie arrive in Greenland, where they meet young hunter Lief Erikson and ask him for help saving a narwhal.
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We're Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do? by Dan GutmanComplemented by games and puzzles, a latest My Weird School Special story finds A. J. and Andrea representing Ella Mentry during the Presidents’ Day Challenge against Dirk School in the hope of winning a top-secret prize.
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Finding Tinker Bell: The Last Journey by Kiki ThorpeA conclusion to the best-selling series finds the Never Girls reuniting with their long-missing friend before discovering that the island where she is located is not easy to escape.
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Cassie and Charm
by Kelly McKain
Cassie is enjoying her time at Pony Camp and is excited for a chance to ride cross country, but she misses her old pony, Apple
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A High Five for Glenn Burke by Phil BildnerAfter researching Glenn Burke, the first major league baseball player to come out as gay, sixth-grader Silas Wade slowly comes out to his best friend Zoey, then his coach, with unexpected consequences
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The Wonder of Wildflowers by Anna StaniszewskiA girl on the brink of citizenship becomes torn between the loyalty she feels for her family and her desire to be accepted by her new classmates, a choice that is complicated by the presence of a boy who is proud to be an outsider.
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Village of Scoundrels by Margi PreusThe Newbery Honor-winning author of Heart of a Samurai recounts the incredible true story of a group of French teens, from a forger to a smuggler, who risked their lives to help Jewish refugees during World War II.
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King and the Dragonflies by Kacen CallenderIn a small but turbulent Louisiana town, one boy's grief takes him beyond the bayous of his backyard, to learn that there is no right way to be yourself.
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The Story Seeker: A New York Public Library Book by Kristin O'Donnell TubbA follow-up to The Story Collector finds aspiring journalist Viviani Fedeler struggling with writer’s block after entering Miss Hutch’s story contest in the hope of getting her work published in the New York Times.
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Clean Getaway by Nic StoneAn 11-year-old boy confronts the realities of race relations, past and present, and the mysterious agenda of his unconventional grandmother during an unplanned spring break road trip through the once-segregated American South. By the award-winning author of Dear Martin. Simultaneous eBook.
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Diana, Princess of the Amazonsby Shannon HaleEleven-year-old Diana, the gangly, sometimes clumsy, only child on the island of Themyscira, struggles to live up to the high Amazonian standards and longs for someone her own age whom she can talk to
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Nancy Drew: The Palace of Wisdom by Kelly ThompsonNancy Drew is seventeen and good at everything...ESPECIALLY solving crimes. But her totally-in-control-and-obviously-running-perfectly-smooth-(but-not-really) life hits a snag when a mysterious message drags her back to the hometown she left behind. There she'll have to find out which of her friends are still her friends, which are enemies, and who exactly is trying to kill her...and (hopefully) stop them before they succeed.
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Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Doreen RappaportA portrait of the trailblazing Supreme Court Justice describes the prejudices that challenged her pursuit of an education and a career in law, her achievements as the second woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court and her important contributions to high-profile cases.
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Fly High, John Glenn: The Story of an American Hero by Kathleen KrullAn inspiring and patriotic picture book account of the life of American hero John Glenn describes his early service in the U.S. military, his achievements as an astronaut, and his contributions as a Senator and family man.
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Leave It to Abigail!: The Revolutionary Life of Abigail Adams by Barb RosenstockAn uplifting tribute to America’s second First Lady describes how she defied historical conventions by asking questions, marrying against expectations, volunteering during the Revolutionary War and boldly representing her new country to powerful European leaders.
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I Am a Promise by Shelly Ann Fraser PryceAn inspiring picture book account celebrating the indomitable spirit of Jamaican six-time Olympic medal winner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce traces her childhood in a disadvantaged inner-city community, her development as a young athlete and the events surrounding her first Olympic gold medal.
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La oruga muy impaciente / The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross BurachA STEM-friendly, laugh-out-loud introduction to metamorphosis depicts a nervous and very impatient little caterpillar who nudges a fellow caterpillar for facts about their transformation while struggling to wait through a long stretch in his cocoon.
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El épico fracaso de Arturo Zamora/ The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo CartayaA relaxing summer under the banyan trees in Miami is turned upside-down by Arturo's cute new neighbor, who helps him in his quest to use the power of poetry, protest and family stories to stop the plans of a land developer who wants to demolish his Abuela's restaurant and surrounding community.
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Sing With Me / Canta conmigo: Six Classic Songs in English and Spanish by José-Luis OrozcoCome along and sing with me! Sing along to your child's favorite songs, from "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" to "The Wheels on the Bus," in English and in Spanish! Accompanied by joyful, charming illustrations by Pura Belpré award winner Sara Palacios, this book is for every child who loves to sing, dance, and play.
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