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Growing Up & Milestones 2025 |
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Time to go potty!
by Becky Davies
"Potty training can be one of the most difficult, stressful experiences for children and parents, but Time to Go Potty! makes it fun! This cased board book introduces the concept of potty training in an accessible way. A sound button that plays 6 different sounds, rhyming text, and sweet illustrations of a range of diverse children make this an ideal choice for families beginning the potty-training process. The book also includes tips for parents and reminders to allow the child to tackle this new skill on their own timeline for the greatest success"
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I use the potty
by Maria Van Lieshout
A toddler, tired of diapers, learns to use the big kid toilet
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Chones, por favor! = : Undies, please! by Sumana SeeboruthMotivated by new undies and Daddy's support, a toddler adorably navigates the excitement and challenges of learning to use the potty
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Bedtime bonnet
by Nancy Redd
A celebration of family and nighttime Black hair traditions features a little girl whose multi-generational family members get ready for bed by putting on durags, wraps, caps and scarves while she searches everywhere for her missing braid bonnet. Illustrations.
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Daisy's bedtime
by Dianne Bates
"When her parents fall asleep while trying to get her to fall asleep, Daisy finally comes up with a solution. Illustrations."
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Leo, sleep tight!
by Anna McQuinn
Leo has had a busy day, but now it is time for his bedtime routine, so he snuggles into his nest for a story and a good night's sleep
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When stars arise
by Evangelene Alaraj
Featuring dreamy watercolors, this gentle lullaby board book displays comforting bedtime routines as the world gets ready to go to sleep. 6,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Twenty yawns
by Jane Smiley
A lyrical bedtime tale by the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and the Caldecott Honor-winning artist evokes the splashy fun of the beach and the quietude of a moonlit night through the story of a little girl who wakes up in the dark and wonders how she will get back to sleep.
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A most unusual day
by Sydra Mallery
Caroline is anxious all day at school, nervous about her newly-adopted sister's arrival from far away
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One special day
by Lola M. Schaefer
A new baby sibling helps young Spencer discover different aspects of his own character when changes in his world make him aware that he is not only strong, funny and brave but also loving and gentle. By the award-winning author of Frankie Stein. 15,000 first printing.
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How to welcome a new baby
by Jean Reagan
In this funny, creative and sweet new addition to the best-selling How to series, young readers will follow along through the first year of a baby's life, learning what to do along the way! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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You and me!
by Rachel Fuller
A young child learns to adjust to the changes in his life after the arrival of his new sibling
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Little big girl
by Claire Keane
Enjoying oversized adventures in spite of her small size, a little girl visits the big sights of the city, makes giant messes and takes super-sized naps before meeting a new baby sibling and discovering that she is not so small after all, in a story by the granddaughter of Family Circus creator Bil Keane.
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Tanya takes the school bus
by Martha E. H. Rustad
Excitedly boarding the school bus for the first time, little Tanya learns about bus safety while traveling on the bus to school. Simultaneous.
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Fire safety
by Schuette, Sarah L.
"Readers learn the most important rules for being safe in case of a fire. Accurate photographs and straightforward, simple text describe how to practice a fire drill"
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Be safe around strangers
by Heos, Bridget
"An older child walks home from school with a younger child and teaches him which strangers are safe to ask for help and which aren't"
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The numbers store
by Green, Harold
When there are zero eggs in the house, an entire family takes a trip to the busy grocery store where the counting fun begins, as more and more items are added to their basket. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Doctor tools
by Waxman, Laura Hamilton
"Doctors use many tools to keep patients healthy! With carefully leveled text, colorful photos, and critical-thinking questions, this title will prepare emergent readers for their next trip to the doctor"
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I am ready for school!
by Krensky, Stephen
Bold illustrations and simple text help prepare little ones for their first day of preschool where they'll find a welcoming teacher, a cheery classroom and new friends. Illustrations.
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Dentists
by Schuh, Mari C.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces dentists to young readers through leveled text and related photos"
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We belong to the drum
by Lamouche, Sandra
Starting daycare, Nikosis, who grew up going to powwows with his family, where he was immersed in music, dance and the sound of the drum, feels like he doesn't fit in, until his mother and teachers use the drums to help him find connection and comfort. Illustrations.
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Pierce County Library System
3005 112th St. E, Tacoma, Washington 98446
253-548-3300mypcls.org |
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