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100 Books to Hear Before Starting Kindergarten

ISBN 9781419721373
Ada Twist, Scientist
Beaty, Andrea
The best-selling creators of Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer present the story of a little girl who, in the spirit of such visionaries as Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace, diligently applies her fledgling scientific prowess to advance her understanding of the world.
ISBN 9780316199988
The adventures of Beekle : the unimaginary friend
Santat, Dan
Born on a faraway island, an imaginary dragon patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child only to be overlooked repeatedly before he embarks on an incredible journey to the city in search of his perfect match.
ISBN 9780689300721
Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
Viorst, Judith.
On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too.
ISBN 9780763693558
Alma and How She Got Her Name
Martinez-Neal, Juana
If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes, too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell.
ISBN 9780803710405
Amazing Grace
Hoffman, Mary
Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do.
ISBN 9780394800189
Are You My Mother?
Eastman, P. D.
Never having seen his mother, a baby bird makes humorous mistakes trying to find her
ISBN 9780735230606
At the mountain's base
Sorell, Traci
At the mountain's base sits a cabin under an old hickory tree. And in that cabin lives a family -- loving, weaving, cooking, and singing. The strength in their song sustains them through trials on the ground and in the sky, as they wait for their daughter/sister/granddaughter/niece, a pilot, to return from war.
ISBN 9780062051851
Bark, George
Feiffer, Jules.
George is a puppy who does not sound like a puppy should, despite the efforts of his mother
ISBN 9780689831874
Bear snores on
Wilson, Karma.
On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.
ISBN 9780316404488
A big mooncake for Little Star
Lin, Grace
Little Star's soft feet tiptoed to the Big Mooncake. Little Star loves the delicious Mooncake that she bakes with her mama. But she's not supposed to eat any yet! What happens when she can't resist a nibble?
ISBN 9781534418103
Bilal cooks daal
Saeed, Aisha
Six-year-old Bilal is excited to help his dad make his favorite food of all-time: daal! The slow-cooked lentil dish from South Asia requires lots of ingredients and a whole lot of waiting. Bilal wants to introduce his friends to daal. They have never tried it! As the day goes on, the daal continues to simmer, and more kids join Bilal and his family, waiting to try the tasty dish. And as time passes, Bilal begins to wonder: Will his friends like it as much as he does?
ISBN 9781771644730
Birdsong
Flett, Julie
When a young girl moves to her new home far away from the sea, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of nature and art.
ISBN 9780803741713
The book with no pictures
Novak, B. J.
A silly read-aloud book that combines a deliberately image-free format with wacky nonsense text, goofy song lyrics and more.
ISBN 9780060223595
Bread and Jam for Frances
Hoban, Russell.
Frances decides she likes to eat only bread and jam at every meal, until to her surprise, her parents grant her wish
ISBN 9780805017441
Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?
Martin, Bil
Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them
ISBN 9780201091472
Caps for sale : a tale of a peddler, some monkeys, and their monkey business
Slobodkina, Esphyr
A band of mischievous monkeys steals every one of a peddler's caps while he takes a nap under a tree.
ISBN 9780688009144
A chair for my mother
Williams, Vera B.
After their house is burned, the love, hope, and dreams of a mother and daughter triumph over the tragedy
ISBN 9780671679491
Chicka chicka boom boom
Martin, Bill
In a rhythmic alphabet chant, all the letters race one another up the coconut tree.
ISBN 9780316450010
The color monster : a story about emotions
Llenas, Anna.
One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through color. As this adorable monster learns to sort and define his mixed up emotions, he gains self-awareness and peace as a result.
ISBN 9781885008350
Cora cooks pancit
Lazo Gilmore, Dorina K.
Cora loves being in the kitchen, but she always gets stuck doing the kid jobs like licking the spoon. One day, however, when her older sisters and brother head out, Cora finally gets the chance to be Mama's assistant chef. And of all the delicious Filipino dishes that dance through Cora's head, she and Mama decide to make pancit, her favorite noodle dish. With Mama's help, Cora does the grown-up jobs like shredding the chicken and soaking the noodles (perhaps Mama won't notice if she takes a nibble of chicken or sloshes a little water on the floor). Cora even gets to stir the noodles in the pot—carefully-- while Mama supervises.
ISBN 9780399255373
The Day the Crayons Quit
Daywalt, Drew.
When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them.
ISBN 9780399246531
The day you begin
Woodson, Jacqueline.
There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it.
ISBN 9781479597468
A different pond
Phi, Bao
As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam.
ISBN 9780786819881
Don't let the pigeon drive the bus
Willems, Mo.
When the bus driver decides to take a break from driving, a wild and wacky pigeon pleads and begs to take his place, in a hilarious picture book that perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.
ISBN 9780803736801
Dragons love tacos
Rubin, Adam
Explores the love dragons have for tacos and the dangers of feeding them anything with spicy salsa.
ISBN 9781484767603
Drawn together
Lê, Minh
When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens-with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words.
ISBN 9780544102293
Drum dream girl : how one girl's courage changed music
Engle, Margarita
Long ago on an island filled with music, no one questioned that rule until the drum dream girl. In her city of drumbeats, she dreamed of pounding tall congas and tapping small bongós. She had to keep quiet. She had to practice in secret. But when at last her dream-bright music was heard, everyone sang and danced and decided that both girls and boys should be free to drum and dream.
ISBN 9780152244354
Eating the alphabet : fruits and vegetables from A to Z
Ehlert, Lois.
Young children discover both the upper and lower case letters of the alphabet, in an ingenious concept book that also introduces a wide variety of fruits and vegetables from around the world
ISBN 9780688091712
Elmer
McKee, David.
All the elephants of the jungle were gray except Elmer, who was a patchwork of brilliant colors until the day he got tired of being different and making the other elephants laugh
ISBN 9780618194575
Flotsam
Wiesner, David.
A bright, science-minded boy goes to the beach equipped to collect and examine flotsam--anything floating that has been washed ashore. Bottles, lost toys, small objects of every description are among his usual finds. But there's no way he could have prepared for one particular discovery: a barnacle-encrusted underwater camera, with its own secrets to share . . . and to keep.
ISBN 9780688801656
Freight Train
Crews, Donald.
Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.
ISBN 9780060239572
Frog and Toad are friends
Lobel, Arnold.
Frog and his best friend Toad enjoy many summer adventures
ISBN 9780670842490
Froggy gets dressed
London, Jonathan
Rambunctious Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic but is called back by his mother to put on some necessary articles of clothing.
ISBN 9781626727465
Fry bread : a Native American family story
Maillard, Kevin Noble.
Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brings families together for meals and new memories. Fry bread is nation. It is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond. Fry bread is us. It is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference.
ISBN 9780316236539
Go Away, Big Green Monster!
Emberley, Ed.
A scary green monster begins to disappear, piece by piece and page by page, in a die-cut picture book that lets youngsters take control of the monsters in their lives.
ISBN 9780399224454
Good night, Gorilla
Rathmann, Peggy.
An unobservant zookeeper is followed home by all the animals he thinks he has left behind in the zoo.
ISBN 9780811877824
Goodnight, goodnight, construction site
Rinker, Sherri Duskey.
At sunset, when their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of construction equipment make their way to their resting places and go to sleep.
ISBN 9780060775858
Goodnight Moon
Brown, Margaret Wise
A little bunny bids goodnight to all the objects in his room before falling asleep.
ISBN 9780394800165
Green eggs and ham
Seuss, Dr.
Sam-I-Am tries to persuade his friend to try green eggs and ham
ISBN 9780803731097
The gruffalo
Donaldson, Julia.
Just what is the Gruffalo? "He has terrible tusks, and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws." But do all those things make him the scariest creature in the deep dark wood? One brave little mouse with a big imagination doesn't think so!
ISBN 9780525553366
Hair love
Cherry, Matthew.
Zuri’s hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it’s beautiful. When mommy does Zuri’s hair, she feels like a superhero. But when mommy is away, it’s up to daddy to step in! And even though daddy has a lot to learn, he LOVES his Zuri. And he’ll do anything to make her—and her hair—happy.
ISBN 9780439639033
Hi! Fly Guy
Arnold, Tedd.
When Buzz captures a fly to enter in The Amazing Pet Show, his parents and the judges tell him that a fly cannot be a pet, but Fly Guy proves them wrong.
ISBN 9780618862443
The house in the night
Swanson, Susan Marie.
Illustrations and easy-to-read text explore the light that makes a house in the night a home filled with light.
ISBN 9780590316811
How do dinosaurs say good night?
Yolen, Jane.
Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss, in a picture book featuring ten sleepy dinosaurs which includes the names of each dinosaur on the end papers.
ISBN 9780060245863
If you give a mouse a cookie
Numeroff, Laura Joffe.
A young and very accommodating boy discovers you can never tell where it will stop if you give a lively, but demanding, mouse a cookie
ISBN 9780525518778
I am every good thing
Barnes, Derrick
The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through--as he's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you--and shows you--who they are. There are superheroes in our midst!
ISBN 9780763624439
I kissed the baby!
Murphy, Mary
The arrival of a new baby duckling causes a buzz of excitement in the animal world as a fish, bird, squirrel, and frog happily prepare for their first meeting filled with smiles, kisses, and hugs!
ISBN 9780152020132
I like myself!
Beaumont, Karen.
High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves--inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what! Here's a little girl who knows what really matters. In rhyming text, a little girl expresses confidence and joy in her uniqueness, no matter her outward appearance.
ISBN 9780062667120
I am enough
Byers, Grace
Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another.
ISBN 9780805016352
In the tall, tall grass
Fleming, Denise
As he inches his way along, a little caterpillar meets the other creatures that are busy in the tall grass.
ISBN 9780060255664
It looked like spilt milk.
Shaw, Charles Green
A continuously changing white shape silhouetted against a blue background challenges the reader to guess what the shape is
ISBN 9780316666039
It's okay to be different
Parr, Todd.
Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as "It's okay to be a different color," "It's okay to need some help," "It's okay to be adopted," and "It's okay to have a different nose."
ISBN 9780763678388
Jabari jumps
Cornwall, Gaia
Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he is a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy"; says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board.
ISBN 9780060214166
Jamberry
Degen, Bruce.
A little boy walking in the forest meets a big lovable bear that takes him on a delicious berry-picking adventure in the magical world of Berryland.
ISBN 9780670878550
Joseph had a little overcoat
Taback, Simms.
An old Eastern European folk song provides the basis for a tale about a peasant who devises clever uses for his worn-out overcoat.
ISBN 9780688162412
Jingle dancer
Smith, Cynthia Leitich.
Tink, tink, tink, tink, sang cone-shaped jingles sewn to Grandma Wolfe's dress. Jenna's heart beats to the brum, brum, brum, brum of the powwow drum as she daydreams about the clinking song of her grandma's jingle dancing.
ISBN 9780763660536
Journey
Becker, Aaron
Using a red marker, a young girl draws a door on her bedroom wall and through it enters another world where she experiences many adventures, including being captured by an evil emperor.
ISBN 9780763690458
Julián is a mermaid
Love, Jessica.
While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself?
ISBN 9780399257742
Last Stop on Market Street
de la Peña, Matt
A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.
ISBN 9780448405209
The little engine that could
Piper, Watty,
When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountain
ISBN 0547790449
The Little House
Burton, Virginia Lee
A country house is unhappy when the city, with all its buildings and traffic, grows up around her.
ISBN 9780811846585
Little Pea
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse.
Little Pea hates eating candy for dinner, but his parents will not let him have his spinach dessert until he cleans his plate.
ISBN 9780399216190
Lon Po Po : a Red-Riding Hood story from China
Young, Ed.
This Eastern variation on the Grimm tale follows the misadventures of three children, left alone by their mother and visited by a wolf posing as their grandmother or Po Po
ISBN 9780763669003
Mango, Abuela, and me
Medina, Meg
When Mia's Abuela comes to live with Mia and her family, she helps her learn English while Mia learns Spanish, both with the help of a parrot named Mango.
ISBN 9780670479580
Miss Rumphius
Cooney, Barbara
As a child Great-aunt Alice Rumphius resolved that when she grew up she would go to faraway places, live by the sea in her old age, and do something to make the world more beautiful--and she does all those things, the last being the most difficult of all.
ISBN 9780399252969
The Mitten: a Ukrainian folktale
Brett, Jan
Set in a snowy forest, the fun begins when, one by one, animals crawl into Nicki’s lost white mitten to get warm until the bear sneezes, sending the animals flying up and out of the mitten. On each turn of the page, Jan hints at what animal is coming next in her signature borders, inspired by Ukrainian folk art.
ISBN 9781534400597
Mommy's Khimar
Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah.
A young girl plays dress up with her mother’s headscarves, feeling her mother’s love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant illustrations showcase the beauty of the diverse and welcoming community in this portrait of a young Muslim American girl’s life.
ISBN 9781541561915
The most beautiful thing
Yang, Kao Kalia
Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving picture book portrays a family with a great deal of love and little money. Weaving together Kalia's story with that of her beloved grandmother, the book moves from the jungles of Laos to the family's early years in the United States. When Kalia becomes unhappy about having to do without and decides she wants braces to improve her smile, it is her grandmother―a woman who has just one tooth in her mouth―who helps her see that true beauty is found with those we love most.
ISBN 9780805007084
Mr. Gumpy's Outing.
Burningham, John.
When Mr. Gumpy decides to take a ride down the river, all the children and animals beg to join him on his excursion
ISBN 9781459809574
My heart fills with happiness
Gray Smith, Monique
The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy.
ISBN 9780525553410
My papi has a motorcycle
Quintero, Isabel
hen Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. But as the sun sets purple-blue-gold behind Daisy Ramona and her papi, she knows that the love she feels will always be there.
ISBN 9780152567088
The napping house
Wood, Audrey.
In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite.
ISBN 9781324005193
The old truck
Pumphrey, Jarrett
When is an old truck something more? On a small, bustling farm, a resilient and steadfast pickup works tirelessly alongside the family that lives there, and becomes a part of the dreams and ambitions of the family’s young daughter.After long days and years of hard work leave the old truck rusting in the weeds, it’s time for the girl to roll up her sleeves. Soon she is running her own busy farm, and in the midst of all the repairing and restoring, it may be time to bring her faithful childhood companion back to life.
ISBN 9780689829536
Olivia
Falconer, Ian.
Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good.
ISBN 9780374300036
One family
Shannon, George.
Celebrates families of different sizes, ages, races, and gender orientations in a story that introduces numbered groups from one to ten.
ISBN 9780688114497
Owen
Henkes, Kevin.
Owen's parents try to get him to give up his favorite blanket before he starts school, but when their efforts fail, they come up with a solution that makes everyone happy
ISBN 9780399214578
Owl moon
Yolen, Jane.
Distinguished author Jane Yolen has created a gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child and her father as well as humankind's close relationship to the natural world.
ISBN 9780061906220
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
Litwin, Eric.
As he walks down the street, Pete the cat sings about his brand new white shoes as they change from red to blue to brown to wet.
ISBN 9780544580145
The Polar Express
Van Allsburg, Chris.
The Caldecott Medal-winning classic about a magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.
ISBN 9781419721304
The princess and the warrior : a tale of two volcanoes
Tonatiuh, Duncan
A reimagining of one of Mexico's most cherished origin legends follows the experiences of a noble princess and a faithful but humble warrior whose devotion forms the volcanoes Iztaccfhuatl and PopocatTpetl.
ISBN 9780316519007
The proudest blue : a story of hijab and family
Muhammad, Ibtihaj.
With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.
ISBN 9780735229358
The rabbit listened
Doerrfeld, Cori, author, illustrator.
When something sad happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs.
ISBN 9780394872186
Read-aloud rhymes for the very young
A best-selling, illustrated poetry anthology for preschoolers--contains more than two hundred poems by well-known contemporary poets touching on all of the elements of children's lives.
ISBN 9780027458503
Rosie's walk.
Hutchins, Pat
A picture book about a hen and the fox who follows her around the farm
ISBN 9780805059526
The Seals on the Bus
Hort, Lenny.
Two children and their parents board a city bus on their way to a party. At the next stop, who should get on but a group of seals, who holler "errp, errp, errp" at the top of their lungs. Each time the bus stops a new kind of animal joins the passengers and adds to the din, to the children's delight and the parents' annoyance. But when several hissing skunks want to come aboard, even the children cry "help! help! help!"
ISBN 9780670654000
The snowy day.
Keats, Ezra Jack.
The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.
ISBN 9780152802172
Stellaluna
Cannon, Janell
After Stellaluna accidently lands in a bird's nest, the birds raise the baby fruit bat as one of their own, and when she is finally reunited with her mother, she appreciates both her differences and her new friendships.
ISBN 9780807577073
Still a family
Reeves Sturgis, Brenda
A little girl and her parents have lost their home and must live in a homeless shelter. Even worse, due to a common shelter policy, her dad must live in a men's shelter, separated from her and her mom. Despite these circumstances, the family still finds time to be together. They meet at the park to play hide-and-seek, slide on slides, and pet puppies. While the young girl wishes for better days when her family is together again under a roof of their very own, she continues to remind herself that they're still a family even in times of separation.
ISBN 9780670674244
The story of Ferdinand
Leaf, Munro
A gentle Spanish bull would much rather smell flowers than fight
ISBN 9780671662837
Strega Nona: an Original Tale
DePaola, Tomie
When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.
ISBN 9780517580301
Tar Beach
Ringgold, Faith.
In a story based on a quilt painting by the author, eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot dreams of flying above her Harlem home, claiming all she sees for herself and her family
ISBN 9780316431248
Thank you, Omu!
Mora, Oge
Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself?
ISBN 9780884484141
Thanks to the animals
Sockabasin, Allen J.
In 1900 during the Passamaquoddy winter migration in Maine, Baby Zoo Sap falls off the family bobsled and the forest animals, hearing his cries, gather to protect him until his father returns to find him.
ISBN 9780316341578
The three billy goats Gruff
Pinkney, Jerry
Three billy goats must outwit the big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they have to cross on their way up the mountain.
ISBN 9780451471956
The true story of the 3 little pigs
Scieszka, Jon.
The wolf gives his own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangled with the three little pigs.
ISBN 9780399208539
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Carle, Eric.
Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. Die-cut pages illustrate what the caterpillar ate on successive days.The beginning reader may watch a hungey caterpillar eat his way to the cocoon stage, when he hibernates for two weeks to emerge as a beautiful butterfly
ISBN 9780316118255
Wabi Sabi
Reibstein, Mark.
Wabi Sabi, a cat living in the city of Kyoto, learns about the Japanese concept of beauty through simplicity as she asks various animals she meets about the meaning of her name.
ISBN 9781250203557
We are water protectors
Lindstrom, Carole
When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource.
ISBN 9780689504761
We're going on a bear hunt
Rosen, Michael
Brave bear hunters go through grass, a river, mud, and other obstacles before the inevitable encounter with the bear forces a headlong retreat
ISBN 9781938298073
What do you do with an idea?
Yamada, Kobi
A young boy comes up with an idea and he keeps it safe until one day he realizes the amazing power it can have.
ISBN 9781620148372
When Aidan became a brother
Lukoff, Kyle
When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room looked like a girl's room, and he wore clothes that other girls liked wearing. After he realized he was a trans boy, Aidan and his parents fixed the parts of life that didn’t fit anymore, and he settled happily into his new life. Then Mom and Dad announce that they’re going to have another baby, and Aidan wants to do everything he can to make things right for his new sibling from the beginning—from choosing the perfect name to creating a beautiful room to picking out the cutest onesie. But what does "making things right" actually mean? And what happens if he messes up? With a little help, Aidan comes to understand that mistakes can be fixed with honesty and communication, and that he already knows the most important thing about being a big brother: how to love with his whole self.
ISBN 9781459825222
When we are kind
Gray Smith, Monique
When We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyday kindness and encourages children to explore how they feel when they initiate and receive acts of kindness in their lives.
ISBN 9780062839930
Where are you from?
Méndez, Yamile Saied
When a girl is asked where she’s from—where she’s really from—none of her answers seems to be the right one. Unsure about how to reply, she turns to her loving abuelo for help. He doesn’t give her the response she expects. She gets an even better one.
ISBN 9780060254926
Where the wild things are
Sendak, Maurice.
Where the Wild Things Are is 50 years old and this gorgeous anniversary edition features color-restored images that bring the classic work to vibrant life as never before.
ISBN 9780152049072
Where is the green sheep?
Fox, Mem
Having spotted all the other sheep, such as red sheep and brave sheep, the search begins to find the one missing sheep from the herd, in a simple bedtime tale.
ISBN 9780803760899
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears : a West African tale
Aardema, Verna.
A mosquito's lie sets off a series of reactions in the jungle that results in the owl's refusal to wake the sun and the lion's decision to call a meeting of the animals
ISBN 9781416914914
Wolves
Gravett, Emily
When a young rabbit checks out a library book about wolves, he learns much more about their behavior than he wanted to know.
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All Kinds of Families

ISBN 9780763693558
Alma and how she got her name (2018)
Martinez-Neal, Juana
When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents.
ISBN 9780763633790
Dad and Pop : an ode to fathers & stepfathers (2010)
Bennett, Kelly.
A little girl celebrates her two fathers, who are very different except in one very important way.
ISBN 143381658X
This day in June (2014)
Pitman, Gayle E.
"A picture book illustrating a Pride parade. The endmatter serves as a primer on LGBT history and culture and explains the references made in the story"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN 9781484767603
Drawn together (2018)
Lê, Minh
A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy
ISBN 9780823430536
Families (2015)
Rotner, Shelley.
Provides a look at all types of families, intending to help young readers understand familial situations different from their own.
ISBN 9780316738965
The family book (2003)
Parr, Todd.
Enhanced with bright illustrations, a picture book offers a look at the different types of families there are in the world today, such as traditional families, one-parent families, families with same sex parents, and stepfamilies.
ISBN 9780807512753
Far apart, close in heart : being a family when a loved one is incarcerated (2017)
Birtha, Becky
Children from all walks of life experience various emotions when their parent is in jail or prison, but they learn there are ways to communicate their feelings that will help improve their situation and remind them they are not alone.
ISBN 9780061349737
Home at last (2016)
Williams, Vera B.
"After Lester is adopted from his foster home by Daddy Albert and Daddy Rich, he can't fall asleep in his new bed. What will it take to make Lester feel home at last?" --
ISBN 9781605371023
I have two homes (2012)
Smet, Marian De
Nina recounts her feelings about her parents' divorce and describes what it is like to live in two households, in an honest account of divorce from a child's point of view that will reassure readers who are experiencing a similar family change.
ISBN 9780807563731
Jacob's new dress (2014)
Hoffman, Sarah
Jacob loves playing dress-up, when he can be anything he wants to be. Some kids at school say he can't wear "girl" clothes, but Jacob wants to wear a dress to school. Can he convince his parents to let him wear what he wants? This heartwarming story speaks to the unique challenges faced by boys who don't identify with traditional gender roles.
ISBN 9780807540824
Just right family : an adoption story (2018)
Lopez, Silvia
Meili loves hearing the story of how her parents flew far across the sea to China to adopt her. That's her special story. But when Meili finds out she has a new baby sister coming from Haiti, she isn't happy. Why can't her family stay the way it is? They're the perfect size. As she helps decorate the nursery and learns more about the baby, Meili comes to realize that a sister might be just right for their family too. A sweet story about adjusting to change and accepting a new sibling.
ISBN 9780399242359
Little Cub (2012)
Dunrea, Olivier.
A young bear cub, who is alone in the world, and Old Bear, who is grumpy and tired of living alone, meet and discover what they have been missing.
ISBN 9781250047199
Mixed me (2015)
Diggs, Taye
Rhyming text shares a day in the life of a mixed-race child named Mike as he answers questions about being mixed.
ISBN 9780439789240
Monday is one day (2011)
Levine, Arthur A.
A rhyming countdown of the days of the week as a father and child find ways to spend time together while waiting for the weekend.
ISBN 1554983479
Morris Micklewhite and the tangerine dress (2014)
Baldacchino, Christine
Morris faces taunts and criticism when he wears an orange dress to school, but things begin to change for him after he uses his imagination to paint a fantastic picture that he shares with his classmates.
ISBN 9781459816145
A Plan for Pops (2019)
Smith, Heather
Lou visits his two grandfathers--Grandad, who is interested in technology, and Pops, who loves rock and roll--every Saturday, but things change when Pops falls and will have to use a wheelchair, so Lou comes up with an idea to help Pops adjust.
ISBN 9780884484417
Real sisters pretend (2016)
Lambert, Megan Dowd
Safe in the knowledge that adoption has made them "forever family," stepsisters Mia and Tayja improvise an imaginary adventure with a joyful homecoming to a real home with their two moms.
ISBN 9781338150520
Saffron ice cream (2018)
Kheiriyeh, Rashin
Rashin is an Iranian immigrant girl living in New York, excited by her first trip to Coney Island, and fascinated by the differences in the beach customs between her native Iran and her new home--but she misses the saffron flavored ice cream that she used to eat.
ISBN 9780789210289
Sometimes it's grandmas and grandpas, not mommies and daddies (2009)
Byrne, Gayle.
A young girl who lives with her grandparents experiences warmth, love, and closeness, even when she wonders why her parents are not raising her.
ISBN 9780843132212
Standing on my own two feet : a child's affirmation of love in the midst of divorce (2008)
Schmitz, Tamara.
Addison is a regular kid whose parents are going through a divorce, but he knows that no matter what happens, his parents will always love him, showing kids that having two homes to live in can be just as great as having two strong feet to stand on.
ISBN 9781452111902
Stella brings the family (2015)
Schiffer, Miriam B.
Stella brings her two fathers to school to celebrate Mother's Day.
ISBN 9780807577073
Still a family (2017)
Reeves Sturgis, Brenda
A little girl and her parents have lost their home and must live in a homeless shelter. Even worse, due to a common shelter policy, her dad must live in a men's shelter, separated from her and her mom. Despite these circumstances, the family still finds time to be together. They meet at the park to play hide-and-seek, slide on slides, and pet puppies. While the young girl wishes for better days when her family is together again under a roof of their very own, she continues to remind herself that they're still a family even in times of separation.
ISBN 9780981971452
A tale of two daddies (2010)
Oelschlager, Vanita.
A young girl describes how her two daddies help her through her day, including her poppa cooking eggs and toast, her daddy fixing her knee when she is hurt, and both fathers being there for her when she needs love.
ISBN 9780982636664
A tale of two mommies (2011)
Oelschlager, Vanita.
A young boy describes how his two mothers take care of him, from fishing, to coaching t-ball, to comforting him when he is upset.
ISBN 9780152166885
When Otis courted Mama (2014)
Appelt, Kathi
A tribute to the love and devotion of stepfamilies; follows a little fox's struggle to accept his mom's new husband.
ISBN 9780062386335
Worm loves Worm (2016)
Austrian, J.J.
Two worms in love decide to get married, and with help from Cricket, Beetle, Spider, and the Bees they have everything they need and more, but which one will be the bride and which the groom?
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Books for Toddlers

ISBN 0670287059
Each peach pear plum
Ahlberg, Janet.
Rhymed text and illustrations invite the reader to play "I Spy" with a variety of Mother Goose and other folklore characters.
ISBN 1442476605
Little green peas : a big book of colors
Baker, Keith, 1953- author.
Little green peas make their way into collections of objects of many different colors, from blue boats, seas, and flags, to orange balloons, umbrellas, and fizzy drinks.
ISBN 0060775823
The runaway bunny
Brown, Margaret Wise, 1910-1952.
A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him.
ISBN 0060287683
Does a kangaroo have a mother, too?
Carle, Eric.
Presents the names of animal babies, parents, and groups, for example, a baby kangaroo is a joey, its mother is a flyer, its father is a boomer, and a group of kangaroos is a troop, mob, or herd
ISBN 1416978844
Jump!
Fischer, Scott M.
From bugs and frogs to alligators and whales, frightened animals always move out of the way of a larger opponent.
ISBN 1416954570
Monkey and me
Gravett, Emily.
Excited about their trip to the zoo, a young girl and her stuffed monkey delight in mimicking all the animals they see.
ISBN 0763650226
Little Owl lost
Haughton, Chris.
While his mother is away finding food, a newborn owl falls out of his nest and anxiously tries to find her, receiving help from various forest animals.
ISBN 1770492208
Ones and twos
Jocelyn, Marthe.
Introduces readers to counting animals and objects in the park as two friends play together there.
ISBN 1564026205
My very first Mother Goose
A collection of more than sixty nursery rhymes including "Hey Diddle, Diddle," "Pat-a-Cake," "Little Jack Horner," and "Pussycat, Pussycat"
ISBN 0061123226
Not a box
Portis, Antoinette.
To an imaginative bunny, a box is not always just a box.
ISBN 0307157857
Richard Scarry's cars and trucks and things that go.
Scarry, Richard.
On their way to the beach for a picnic the Pig family encounters almost every kind of transportation vehicle imaginable--and imaginary.
ISBN 0152056610
Little blue truck
Schertle, Alice.
A small blue truck finds his way out of a jam, with a little help from his friends.
ISBN 0316084794
Hands say love
Shannon, George, author.
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal that hands, as they carry out ordinary tasks, are also showing love.
ISBN 9780060255664
It looked like spilt milk
Shaw, Charles Green
A mystery book for young children presents a continuously changing white shape silhouetted against a blue background that challenges them to guess what it is
ISBN 1423133390
Dinosaur vs. the potty
Shea, Bob.
Dinosaur doesn't need to use the potty--even when he's making lemonade, running through the sprinkler, having a three-juice-box lunch and splashing in rain puddles--but wait, is that a victory dance he's doing or a potty dance?
ISBN 1609050622
Do you know which ones will grow?
Shea, Susan A.
Poses rhyming questions about what grows and what does not.
ISBN 0670012955
Little Owl's night
Srinivasan, Divya.
Little Owl enjoys a lovely night in the forest visiting his friend the raccoon, listening to the frogs croak and the crickets chirp, and watching the fog that hovers overhead.
ISBN 0399250514
Pouch!
Stein, David Ezra.
A baby kangaroo takes his first tentative hops outside of his mama's pouch, meeting other creatures and growing bolder each time.
ISBN 0618862447
The house in the night
Swanson, Susan Marie.
Illustrations and easy-to-read text explore the light that makes a house in the night a home filled with light, in a bedtime book for youngsters that names nighttime things, such as a bed and the moon.
ISBN 0811879542
Press here
Tullet, Hervé.
Instructs the reader on how to interact with the illustrations to create imaginative images.
ISBN 1609053745
It's time to say goodnight.
Ziefert, Harriet
By the time a young boy finishes saying "good morning" to everything in sight, it is time to say "good night."
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Concepts for Preschoolers

ISBN 069001287X
Anno's counting book
Anno, Mitsumasa, 1926-
A counting book depicting the growth in a village and surrounding countryside during twelve months.
ISBN 0152928693
Big fat hen
Baker, Keith, 1953-
Big Fat Hen counts to ten with her friends and all her chicks
ISBN 1416991417
LMNO peas
Baker, Keith, 1953-
Busy little peas introduce their favorite occupations, from astronaut to zoologist.
ISBN 0688009069
Ten, nine, eight
Bang, Molly.
A father and his little girl count down objects from ten to one as she prepares herself to go to bed
ISBN 1626720029
Edible colors
Bass, Jennifer Vogel.
A boldly illustrated celebration of unusual fruits and vegetables reveals how familiar produce can be different colors and still be delicious, from red bananas and purple broccoli to yellow cherries and green carrots.
ISBN 0394811429
Inside, outside, upside down,
Berenstain, Stan, 1923-2005.
A simple tale, using a limited vocabulary for young readers, of how little bear travels to town in a cardboard box.
ISBN 0545470838
8, an animal alphabet
Cooper, Elisha, author.
Discover hundreds of animals, great and small. Lion and lizard, whale and wombat. Learn one wild fact about each animal.
ISBN 068880165X
Freight train
Crews, Donald.
Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.
ISBN 0892393270
¡Olinguito, de la A a la Z! = Olinguito, from A to Z!
Delacre, Lulu
In a bilingual, wildlife-themed alphabet book, readers explore the Ecuadoran Andes, joining a visiting zoologist on the hunt for a “dozing olinguito. ”
ISBN 0763686565
Blocks
Dickson, Irene
Ruby has red blocks. Benji has blue blocks. But what happens when they won't share?
ISBN 0394800133
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish,
Seuss, Dr.
A story-poem about the activities of such unusual animals as the Nook, Wump, Yink, Yop, Gack, and the Zeds.
ISBN 0397322593
Color zoo
Ehlert, Lois.
Introduces colors and shapes with illustrations of shapes on die-cut pages that form animal faces when placed on top of one another.
ISBN 0152244352
Eating the alphabet : fruits and vegetables from A to Z
Ehlert, Lois.
An alphabetical tour of the world of fruits and vegetables, from apricot and artichoke to yam and zucchini.
ISBN 0316236535
Go away, big green monster!
Emberley, Ed.
A scary green monster begins to disappear, piece by piece and page by page, in a die-cut picture book that lets youngsters take control of the monsters in their lives.
ISBN 1596436271
Ten little beasties
Emberley, Rebecca.
One by one, ten little monsters appear and then disappear from the page.
ISBN 145213264X
Apples and robins
Félix, Lucie, author.
Explores the shapes and colors of an apple tree through the passing of the seasons.
ISBN 080508794X
Maggie and Michael get dressed
Fleming, Denise, 1950- author, illustrator.
It is time to get dressed and Michael counts on his dog, Maggie, for help as he places yellow socks, a brown hat, blue pants, and other colorful articles of clothing where they belong.
ISBN 1442453362
One big pair of underwear
Gehl, Laura.
Progressively larger groups of animals try to share a limited number of scooters, cookbooks, nap mats, and underwear.
ISBN 0061906220
Pete the cat : I love my white shoes
Litwin, Eric.
As he walks down the street, Pete the cat sings about his brand new white shoes as they change from red to blue to brown to wet.
ISBN 067167949X
Chicka chicka boom boom
Martin, Bill, 1916-2004.
An alphabet rhyme/chant that relates what happens when the whole alphabet tries to climb a coconut tree.
ISBN 0811854639
Bruno Munari's ABC
Munari, Bruno.
Beginning with an "Ant on an Apple," illustrations, simple text, and a pesky fly who will not stay on his page introduce the letters of the alphabet.
ISBN 0316370924
City shapes
Murray, Diana.
Hunt for shapes of all kinds on this journey through a bustling city.
ISBN 0811826767
Round is a mooncake : a book of shapes
Thong, Roseanne.
As a little girl discovers things round, square, and rectangular in her urban neighborhood, she is reminded of her Chinese American culture.
ISBN 1452137358
Mix it up!
Tullet, Hervé, author, illustrator.
Using no special effects other than the reader's imagination, simple directions lead the reader to experiment with mixing and changing colors on the printed page.
ISBN 0152560254
Mouse paint
Walsh, Ellen Stoll.
Three white mice who live on a piece of white paper so that the cat will not see them discover three jars of paint and nearly blow their camoflage
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Family Read Alouds

ISBN 9781481415903
As brave as you (2016)
Reynolds, Jason.
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ISBN 0374316503
The cricket in Times Square (1997)
Selden, George
The adventures of a country cricket who unintentionally arrives in New York and is befriended by Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat.
ISBN 9780553521306
The family Fletcher takes Rock Island (2016)
Levy, Dana Alison.
The Fletchers overcome initial disappointments at the beginning of their Rock Island summer vacation with a dose of Shakespeare, a very tippy kayak, a video camera, a swimming cat and new neighbors.
ISBN 9780763660406
Flora & Ulysses : the illuminated adventures (2013)
DiCamillo, Kate.
Rescuing a squirrel after an accident involving a vacuum cleaner, comic-reading cynic Flora Belle Buckman is astonished when the squirrel, Ulysses, demonstrates astonishing powers of strength and flight after being revived.
ISBN 9780062224071
Fortunately, the milk (2013)
Gaiman, Neil.
When a father runs out to buy milk for his children's breakfast cereal, the last thing he expects is to be abducted by aliens, and he soon finds himself transported through time and space on an extraordinary adventure.
ISBN 9780439903790
Igraine the Brave (2007)
Funke, Cornelia Caroline.
When a distant relative shows up with a dastardly plan to capture the castle and claim his parents' collection of singing books, it is up to Igraine and his friend, the Gentle Giant, to save his home.
ISBN 9780439813785
The Invention of Hugo Cabret : a novel in words and pictures (2007)
Selznick, Brian.
Orphan, clock keeper, thief: Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity.
ISBN 9780316809061
Maniac Magee (1990)
Spinelli, Jerry.
After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe and inspire everyone around him.
ISBN 9780399545672
Maxi's Secrets : (or what you can learn from a dog) (2016)
Plourde, Lynn
"Fifth-grader Timminy, who's small for his age and new in town, isn't eager to start middle school--but he gets a great consolation prize in Maxi, a big, deaf, lovable dog"--
ISBN 9781541514836
The midnight war of Mateo Martinez (2015)
Yardi, Robin.
Mateo, a Mexican-American fourth grader from California, spots two skunks stealing his sister's trike. He launches a crusade to retrieve the trike and soon learns that the skunks are not only thieves--they can talk, too!
ISBN 9780763625894
The miraculous journey of Edward Tulane (2006)
DiCamillo, Kate.
Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him and travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams, and histories.
ISBN 9780763681111
The most important thing : stories about sons, fathers, and grandfathers (2016)
Avi
A collection of short stories exploring the vital ties between fathers and sons.
ISBN 9780060092757
Nuts to You (2014)
Perkins, Lynne Rae.
After surviving being carried off by a hawk, a young squirrel resolves to find his way home, as his best friends begin their search for him.
ISBN 9780062377012
Pax (2016)
Pennypacker, Sara
"After being forced to give up his pet fox Pax, a young boy named Peter decides to leave home and get his best friend back"--
ISBN 9780786854455
Peter & the Starcatchers (2004)
Barry, Dave.
While young orphan Peter and his friends are sent away to an island ruled by the villainous King Zarboff and are forced to set sail aboard the Never Land, Peter decides he must take action into his own hands if he ever plans to escape and so decides to find out the mystery behind the cargo being carried deep within the ship.
ISBN 9780763665104
The Princess in Black (2014)
Hale, Shannon.
Hiding her secret identity as a monster-fighting superhero, Princess Magnolia interrupts her fancy tea with the unsuspecting Duchess Wigtower to stop a big blue monster from endangering her kingdom's goats.
ISBN 9780803734555
Secrets at sea : a novel (2011)
Peck, Richard
In 1887, the Cranstons voyage from New York to London, where they hope to find a husband for their daughter, secretly accompanied by Helena and her mouse siblings, for whom the journey is both terrifying and wondrous.
ISBN 9780763671679
The tale of rescue (2015)
Rosen, Michael J.
When his human family is trapped outside by a blizzard whiteout, a loyal cattle dog devises a stunning rescue to save their lives.
ISBN 9780316380867
The thing about jellyfish (2015)
Benjamin, Ali.
Twelve-year-old Suzy Swanson wades through her intense grief over the loss of her best friend by investigating the rare jellyfish she is convinced was responsible for her friend's death.
ISBN 9780803736702
Three Times Lucky (2012)
Turnage, Sheila.
Washed ashore as a baby in tiny Tupelo Landing, North Carolina, Mo LoBeau, now eleven, and her best friend Dale turn detective when the amnesiac Colonel, owner of a café and co-parent of Mo with his cook, Miss Lana, seems implicated in a murder.
ISBN 9780375836046
Toys go out : being the adventures of a knowledgeable Stingray, a toughy little Buffalo, and someone called Plastic (2006)
Jenkins, Emily
Six stories relate the adventures of three best friends, who happen to be toys.
ISBN 9780316114271
Where the mountain meets the moon (2009)
Lin, Grace.
Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River.
ISBN 9780316381994
The wild robot (2016)
Brown, Peter
Roz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants.
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LGBTQIA for Kids

ISBN 9780803738393
The best man
Peck, Richard
Archer Magill has spent a lively five years of grade school with one eye out in search of grown-up role models. Three of the best are his grandpa, the great architect; his dad, the great vintage car customizer,; and his uncle Paul, who is just plain great. These are the three he wants to be. Along the way he finds a fourth, Mr. McLeod, a teacher. In fact, the first male teacher in the history of the school. But now here comes middle school and puberty. Change. Archer wonders how much change has to happen before his voice does. He doesn't see too far ahead, so every day or so a startling revelation breaks over him. Then a really big one when he's the best man at the wedding of two of his role models. But that gets ahead of the story.
ISBN 9781442446892
Better Nate than ever
Federle, Tim.
Nate Foster has big dreams. His whole life, he's wanted to star in a Broadway show. (Heck, he&;d settle for seeing a Broadway show.) But how is Nate supposed to make his dreams come true when he is stuck in Jankburg, Pennsylvania, where no one (except his best pal Libby) appreciates a good show tune? With Libby's help, Nate plans a daring overnight escape to New York.
ISBN 9780399186776
Birdie and me
Nuanez, J. M. M.
Ever since their free-spirited mama died ten months ago, twelve-year-old Jack and her gender creative nine-year-old brother, Birdie, have been living with their fun-loving Uncle Carl, but now their conservative Uncle Patrick insists on being their guardian which forces all four of them to confront grief, prejudice, and loss, all while exploring what 'home' really means"
ISBN 9780593123638
Born ready : the true story of a boy named Penelope
Patterson, Jodie
Penelope knows that he's a boy. (And a ninja.) The problem is getting everyone else to realize it.
ISBN 9781419743672
From Archie to Zack
Kirsch, Vincent X.
Archie and Zack are inseparable, both in elementary school and outside it, but Archie is having trouble telling Zack about his love, so he writes a letter, from A. to Z.; in fact he writes a lot of letters, but they do not sound right so he hides them, and though his other friends, Zelda, Zinnia, and Zuzella, find the letters, they all understand who the letters are really for.
ISBN 9780062791177
Hazel's theory of evolution
Bigelow, Lisa Jenn
Hazel knows a lot about the world. That's because when she's not hanging with her best friend, taking care of her dog, or helping care for the goats on her family's farm, she loves reading through dusty encyclopedias. But even Hazel doesn't have answers for the questions awaiting her as she enters eighth grade. What if no one at her new school gets her, and she doesn't make any friends? What's going to happen to one of her moms, who's pregnant again after having two miscarriages? Why does everything haveto change when life was already perfectly fine?
ISBN 9780062796783
A home for goddesses and dogs
Connor, Leslie
It's a life-altering New Year for thirteen-year-old Lydia when she uproots to a Connecticut farm to live with her aunt following her mother's death. Aunt Brat and her jovial wife, Eileen, and their ancient live-in landlord, Elloroy, are welcoming--and a little quirky. Lydia's struggle for a sense of belonging in her new family is highlighted when the women adopt a big yellow dog just days after the girl's arrival. Wasn't one rescue enough? Lydia is not a dog person--and this one is trouble! He is mistrustful and slinky. He pees in the house, escapes into the woods, and barks at things unseen. His new owners begin to guess about his unknown past.
ISBN 9781616209063
Hurricane season
Melleby, Nicole
Fig, a sixth grader, loves her dad and the home they share in a beach side town. She does not love the long months of hurricane season. Her father, a once-renowned piano player, sometimes goes looking for the music in the middle of a storm. Hurricane months bring unpredictable good and bad days. As the walls start to fall around her, Fig is sure it is up to her alone to solve her father's problems and protect her family's privacy. But with the help of her best friend, a cute girl at the library, and a surprisingly kind new neighbor, Fig learns she is not as alone as she once thought . . . and begins to compose her own definition of family.
ISBN 9781616209070
In the role of Brie Hutchens...
Melleby, Nicole
Telling a lie when she is not quite ready to come out to her mother, a Catholic school eighth grader and aspiring actress turns for help to an unexpected new friend who helps her navigate her true identity.
ISBN 9780316515467
Ivy Aberdeen's letter to the world
Blake, Ashley Herring
When a tornado rips through town, twelve-year-old Ivy Aberdeen's house is destroyed and her family of five is displaced. Ivy feels invisible and ignored in the aftermath of the storm--and what's worse, her notebook filled with secret drawings of girls holding hands has gone missing. Mysteriously, Ivy's drawings begin to reappear in her locker with notes from someone telling her to open up about her identity. Ivy thinks--and hopes--that this someone might be her classmate, another girl for whom Ivy has begun to develop a crush. Will Ivy find the strength and courage to follow her true feelings?
ISBN 9781592702503
Jerôme by heart
Scotto, Thomas
This story follows a little boy named Raphael, whose daily rhythm is steeped in his immense affection for his friend Jerome. The two boys share jokes and snacks and plan future adventures to the Himalayas. Even when Raphael’s constant talk of Jerome is driving his parents crazy, he remains steadfast: “Raphael loves Jerome. I can say it. It’s easy.” And the truth is, when he’s with Jerome, Raphael feels happy, liked, and understood— even special.
ISBN 9781338129335
King and the dragonflies
Callender, Kacen
A 12-year-old boy spends days in the mystical Louisiana bayou to come to terms with a sibling’s sudden death, his grief-stricken family and the disappearance of his former best friend amid whispers about the latter’s sexual orientation.
ISBN 9781101938096
The list of things that will not change
Stead, Rebecca
After her parents' divorce, Bea's life became different in many ways. But she can always look back at the list she keeps in her green notebook to remember the things that will stay the same. The first and most important: Mom and Dad will always love Bea, and each other. When Dad tells Bea that he and his boyfriend, Jesse, are getting married, Bea is thrilled. Bea loves Jesse, and when he and Dad get married, she'll finally (finally!) have what she's always wanted--a sister. Even though she's never met Jesse's daughter, Sonia, Bea is sure that they'll be "just like sisters anywhere."
ISBN 9781499807769
Maiden & princess
Haack, Daniel
Once in a faraway kingdom, a strong, brave maiden is invited to attend the prince's royal ball, but she's not as excited to go as everyone else. After her mother convinces her to make an appearance, she makes a huge impression on everyone present, from the villagers to the king and queen, but she ends up finding true love in a most surprising place.
ISBN 9780385376525
The misadventures of the family Fletcher
Levy, Dana.
The start of the school year is not going as the Fletcher brothers hoped. Each boy finds his plans for success veering off in unexpected and sometimes diastrous directions. And at home, their miserable new neighbor complains about everything. As the year continues, the boys learn the hard and often hilarious lesson that sometimes what you least expect is what you come to care about the most.
ISBN 9781984814609
My rainbow
Neal, Trinity
Warm morning sunlight and love fill the Neal home. And on one quiet day, playtime leads to an important realization:Trinity wants long hair like her dolls. She needs it to express who she truly is. So her family decides to take a trip to the beauty supply store, but none of the wigs is the perfect fit. Determined, Mom leaves with bundles of hair in hand, ready to craft a wig as colorful and vibrant as her daughter is.
ISBN 9780525554011
Plenty of hugs
Manushkin, Fran
The toddler and mommies take a morning bike ride to a farm stand, they visit a zoo in the afternoon, and in the evening there's the bath and storybook routine before the child is tucked cozily into bed. There are seas for ships and kisses for lips, so we can whisper I love you! This is sure to become a preschool favorite, for bedtime and any time.
ISBN 9781499805529
Prince & knight
Haack, Daniel
Once upon a time, in a kingdom far from here, there was a prince in line to take the throne, so his parents set out to find him a kind and worthy bride. The three of them traveled the land far and wide, but the prince didn't quite find what he was looking for in the princesses they met. While they were away, a terrible dragon threatened their land, and all the soldiers fled. The prince rushed back to save his kingdom from the perilous beast and was met by a brave knight in a suit of brightly shining armor. Together they fought the dragon and discovered that special something the prince was looking for all along.
ISBN 9781250123480
P.S. I miss you
Petro-Roy, Jen
Evie is heartbroken when her strict Catholic parents send her pregnant sister, Cilla, away to stay with a distant great-aunt. All Evie wants is for her older sister to come back. Forbidden from speaking to Cilla, Evie secretly sends her letters. Evie writes about her family, torn apart and hurting. She writes about her life, empty without Cilla. And she writes about the new girl in school, June, who becomes her friend, and then maybe more than a friend.
ISBN 9781338048100
Rick
Gino, Alex
Rick's never questioned much. He's gone along with his best friend Jeff even when Jeff's acted like a bully and a jerk. He's let his father joke with him about which hot girls he might want to date even though that kind of talk always makes him uncomfortable. And he hasn't given his own identity much thought, because everyone else around him seemed to have figured it out.But now Rick's gotten to middle school, and new doors are opening. One of them leads to the school's Rainbow Spectrum club, where kids of many genders and identities congregate, including Melissa, the girl who sits in front of Rick in class and seems to have her life together. Rick wants his own life to be that . . .
ISBN 9781499810080
Uncle Bobby's wedding
Brannen, Sarah S.
When Chloe's favorite uncle announces that he's getting married, everyone is excited. Everyone except Chloe, that is. What if Uncle Bobby no longer has time for picnics, swimming, or flying kites? Chloe just wants to keep having fun with her favorite uncle, but she's afraid everything is going to change
ISBN 9781433830877
Rainbow : a first book of pride
Genhart, Michael
This is a sweet ode to rainbow families, and an affirming display of a parent’s love for their child and a child’s love for their parents. With bright colors and joyful families, this book celebrates LGBTQ+ pride and reveals the colorful meaning behind each rainbow stripe. Readers will celebrate the life, healing, light, nature, harmony, and spirit that the rainbows in this book will bring.
ISBN 9781949528947
Ritu weds Chandni
Narvankar, Ameya
Little Ayesha is all excited for her favorite cousin Ritu's wedding. She can't wait to dance in the baraat ceremony! But not everyone is happy that Ritu is marrying her girlfriend Chandni. Some have even vowed to stop the celebrations. Will Ayesha be able to save her cousin's big day?
ISBN 9780316542067
What Are Your Words? : A Book About Pronouns
Locke, Katherine/ Passchier, Anne
Whenever Ari's Uncle Lior comes to visit, they ask Ari one question: "What are your words?" Some days Ari uses she/her. Other days Ari uses he/him. But on the day of the neighborhood's big summer bash, Ari doesn't know what words to use. On the way to the party, Ari and Lior meet lots of neighbors and learn the words each of them use to describe themselves, including pronouns like she/her, he/him, they/them, ey/em, and ze/zir. As Ari tries on different pronouns, they discover that it's okay to not know your words right away; sometimes you have to wait for your words to find you.
ISBN 9781524786007
What was Stonewall?
Medina, Nico
In the early-morning hours of June 28, 1969, police arrived at the Stonewall Inn's doors and yelled, "Police! We're taking the place!" But the people in this New York City neighborhood bar, members of the LGBTQ community, were tired of being harassed. They rebelled in the streets, turning one moment into a civil rights movement and launching the fight for equality among LGBTQ people in the United States.
ISBN 9780451479402
Zenobia July
Bunker, Lisa
Zenobia July is starting a new life. She used to live in Arizona with her father; now she's in Maine with her aunts. She used to spend most of her time behind a computer screen, improving her impressive coding and hacking skills; now she's coming out of her shell and discovering a community of friends at Monarch Middle School. People used to tell her she was a boy; now she's able to live openly as the girl she always knew she was.
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Military Families and Deployment

ISBN 9780689319587
Alexander, who's not (Do you hear me? I mean it!) Going to move
Viorst, Judith.
Angry Alexander refuses to move away if it means having to leave his favorite friends and special places
ISBN 9781426323614
Brave Like Me
Kerley, Barbara
Children explain the way they feel when their military parents are deployed far away.
ISBN 9781250055477
Coming home
Ruth, Greg
An uplifting, relatable story combines sparse text with evocative illustrations that follow a young boy and his dog as they wait for a beloved military parent to return home.
ISBN 9780399237485
Coming on home soon
Woodson, Jacqueline.
After Mama takes a job in Chicago during World War II, Ada Ruth stays with Grandma but misses her mother who loves her more than rain and snow.
ISBN 9780618238552
Courage
Waber, Bernard.
Provides examples of the many kinds of courage found in everyday life and in unusual circumstances, from tasting the vegetable before making a face to being a firefighter or police officer.
ISBN 9780545030359
Crow call
Lowry, Lois.
Looking fondly at the gift her father gave her before he went off to war, Liz is eager to make even happier memories upon his return, spending time together and sharing moments that are sure to be cherished for the rest of their lives.
ISBN 9781442457379
Don't forget, God bless our troops
Biden, Jill.
A tale by Vice President Joe Biden's wife, inspired by her granddaughter, shares the story of active soldier's daughter Natalie, who helps prepare packages of treats for military troops, talks with her father over the computer and receives support from friends at school and church.
ISBN 9780689833458
The fathers are coming home
Brown, Margaret Wise
So begins this lyrical tribute to all the fathers everywhere who come home to their children; from the rabbit father who hops home to his little bunnies, to the dog father who comes home to his puppies. This poignant story concludes with a young boy whose father is a sailor coming home from the sea to his son.
ISBN 9780061140181
A good day
Henkes, Kevin.
A bird, a fox, a dog, and a squirrel overcome minor setbacks to have a very good day.
ISBN 9780316404976
The goodbye book
Parr, Todd
A pet fish who has lost his companion imparts a gentle, age-appropriate message about saying goodbye while touching on the emotions commonly experienced by children in the face of loss.
ISBN 9781585362929
H is for honor : a military family alphabet
Scillian, Devin.
"Using the alphabet format, this picture book describes the many situations and experiences that military families, especially their children encounter. For example history, rank, and quarters are explained"--Provided by publisher.
ISBN 9780761457138
Hero dad
Hardin, Melinda.
Some superheroes wear rocket-propelled boots, drive super-powered cars and have X-ray vision. But other superheroes wear army boots, drive tanks, and go away for long trips to make the world a safer place. It’s a tough job, but that’s what superheroes have to do.
ISBN 9781477816455
Hero mom
Hardin, Melinda.
The moms in this book are superheroes. They may not leap over tall buildings, and they may not have super-human speed. But these moms construct buildings, fly planes, and make tanks roll. They do all kinds of things to help create a safer world. These superheroes are moms. Military moms. Hero moms.
ISBN 9781591025344
I miss you! : a military kid's book about deployment
Andrews, Beth.
A guide to help children understand why a parent or sibling had to leave home for military duty, cope with their feelings in a positive way, and be assured that they are not alone, in a book with activities to help with the adjustment process.
ISBN 9780875167343
The invisible string
Karst, Patrice.
When Liza and Jeremy run to their mother during a scary storm, she comforts them by telling them about the Invisible String, which connects people who love each other no matter where they are and means that they are never alone.
ISBN 9781936214501
Lily hates goodbyes
Marler, Jerilyn.
Lily's Daddy is in the military. Join her as she learns to cope with her emotions and to be happy in her daily life while she looks forward to joyfully saying hello when Daddy gets home.
ISBN 9780763649890
Love waves
Wells, Rosemary.
While they are at work a mother and father send powerful "love waves" to their child at home, offering reassurance and comfort in their absence.
ISBN 9781467757966
Luis paints the world
Farish, Terry
Luis wishes Nico wasn't leaving for the Army. To show Nico he doesn't need to go, Luis begins a mural on the alleyway wall. Their house, the river, the Parque de las Ardillas—it's the world, all right there. Won't Nico miss Mami's sweet flan? What about their baseball games in the street?
ISBN 9781933718910
Miss you like crazy
Hall, Pamela
Walnut does not want his mother to go to work without him, but after imagining the adventures they could share if he went along, she reassures him that he is always on her mind and plans to share special time with him each day.
ISBN 9781508144403
My mom is in the Navy
Miller, Nancy
Introduces the Navy, and discusses what the requirements are for enlisting, training, and duties, and what it is like to have a family member in the Navy.
ISBN 9781590782637
My red balloon
Bunting, Eve
A young boy waits with both excitement and apprehension for his father to disembark from the aircraft carrier returning to port after many months at sea.
ISBN 9781934666340
My sailor dad
Mackenzie, Ross H.
A young boy talks about his father's job in the Navy and how he feels when his father is deployed.
ISBN 9781564021014
Owl babies
Waddell, Martin.
Three baby owls panic when they awaken one night and find their mother gone, worrying about what has happened to her and becoming frightened by all the scary things that surround them in the dark.
ISBN 9780399547751
Pass it on
Henn, Sophy
Colorful illustrations demonstrate how children can share the joy they experience in fun activities through such actions as a hug, a smile, or a laugh.
ISBN 9780802789617
Red, white, and blue goodbye
Tomp, Sarah Wones.
The young daughter of a Navy man does not want him to go to sea, but he points out the red flag on the mailbox, the white clouds in the sky, and the blue ocean that will remind her of him while he is away.
ISBN 9781434303646
Sammy's soldier
White, Sarah L.
Families across the country are experiencing the joys and hardships that come with having a soldier and Americans are grateful for their sacrifices. The purpose of this book is to normalize the deployment process for the children of our service members.
ISBN 9781590785867
Sometimes we were brave
Brisson, Pat.
Jerome's mother is a sailor in the United States Navy, and when she is away at sea he tries to be brave even though he misses her and has some bad days.
ISBN 9780385370011
Three little words
Pearce, Clemency.
Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text reveal that whether one is feeling frightened, grumpy or shy, three special words can make things better.
ISBN 9780439199964
The three questions
Muth, Jon J.
In order to be the best person he can be, Nikolai asks his animal friends to help him answer three important questions: "When is the best time to do things?" "Who is the most important?" and "What is the right thing to do?"
ISBN 9780807563397
When Dad's at sea
Pelton, Mindy L.
Emily's dad is in the military and sometimes he has to leave for months at a time. Emily knows her dad's job is important, but she doesn't want him to leave! Her dad makes her a paper chain to count down the days of his trip.
ISBN 9780807589106
When I miss you
Spelman, Cornelia.
A young guinea pig describes situations that make him miss his parents, how it feels to miss them, and what he can do to feel better, and includes an author's note for parents and teachers.
ISBN 9780786809721
While you are away
Spinelli, Eileen.
Lyrical, patriotic text and uplifting illustrations depicting military families combine to create a reassuring book about separation and reunion.
ISBN 9780545425162
Year of the jungle
Collins, Suzanne.
A New York Times best-selling author has created a deeply moving autobiographical picture book about a father who must go off to the war in Vietnam--and the daughter who stays behind.
ISBN 9781585366132
Papa's backpack
Carroll, James Christopher
When a soldier has to leave his or her family for extended service, it's an emotional time for all involved. It can be especially confusing and upsetting for children, who long for the comfort and security of a parent's presence. Papa's Backpack honors the bond between a parent/soldier and a child, and acknowledges the difficult and emotional process of separation during deployment.
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Native American Reading List

ISBN 9781946019066
Am'ala
Katasse, Frank Henry Kaash.
In this traditional Tsimshian story, a young man who is teased by his brothers for being lazy and dirty trains secretly with a spirit and gains superhuman strength. He takes on warriors, animals, and even a mountain before facing his greatest challenge - the world itself.
ISBN 0803243235
Beaver steals fire : a Salish Coyote story
Coyote and the other land animals devise a plot to steal fire from Curlew, the keeper of the sky world, and they successfully bring fire to Earth, protecting it against the month-long rain that Curlew sends down to extinguish it.
ISBN 9781554762057
Animals of the Salish Sea : Coast Salish First Nations and native art
Gleeson-Lyall, Melaney.
This beautiful and colourful book offers teachings about the Animals of the Salish Sea.
ISBN 9781554765218
Black bear red fox : colours in Cree
Flett, Julie
A book demonstrating colors in English as well as in Cree, along with the pronunciation.
ISBN 9781681340777
Bowwow powwow : bagosenjige-niimi?idim
Child, Brenda J.
When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers--all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow.
ISBN 9781897252611
Caribou Song
Highway, Tomson.
Two Cree brothers in Manitoba go searching for caribou and wind up taking part in a magical adventure.
ISBN 9781941821077
Charlie and the blanket toss
Brown, Tricia.
Charlie, an Inupiat boy, is excited about the upcoming festival to celebrate a successful whale hunt, but afraid when he thinks this might be the year he takes part in the traditional blanket toss.
ISBN 0938317776
Crossing Bok Chitto : a Choctaw tale of friendship & freedom
Tingle, Tim.
In the 1800s, a Choctaw girl becomes friends with a slave boy from a plantation across the great river, and when she learns that his family is in trouble, she helps them cross to freedom.
ISBN 9781897252659
Fox on the ice / Maageesees maskwameek kaapit / Tomson Highway ; osisopéhikéwina Brian Deines.
Highway, Tomson.
One winter afternoon, Joe and Cody went ice fishing with their papa, their mama, and Cody’s little black dog, Ootsie. It was the perfect day to fish. The sky was clear, and the sun made the snow sparkle like diamonds. Cody is helping Papa fish, while Mama and Joe doze in the sled. Suddenly the sled dogs sit up and sniff. A fox is across the lake, her fur as bright as flames. The sled dogs give chase, pulling Mama and Joe along on a wild ride.
ISBN 9781893354500
"Fall in line, Holden!"
Vandever, Daniel W.
At a very strict school in Indigenous Nation, everyone but Holden stays in line until they reach the door at the end of the school day.
ISBN 9781946019141
How Devil's Club came to be
Worl, Miranda Rose K̲aagwéil.
Raven's Niece sets out to save her village in this modern take on the Tlingit oral traditions of Raven and origin stories.
ISBN 9780688162412
Jingle dancer
Smith, Cynthia Leitich.
Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek, Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow.
ISBN 9781927095119
Kamik : an Inuit puppy story
Uluadluak, Donald.
Imagining how his new puppy will become a fast and strong sled dog, young Jake becomes discouraged when he discovers that the puppy's training involves more work than Jake anticipated, but a helpful talk with his experienced grandfather soon offers Jake some much-needed encouragement.
ISBN 9781935684473
Mission to space
Herrington, John B.
Astronaut John Herrington shares his passion for space travel and his Chickasaw heritage as he gives children a glimpse into his astronaut training at NASA and his mission to the International Space Station. Learn what it takes to train for space flight, see the tasks he completed in space, and join him on his spacewalk 220 miles above the earth.
ISBN 9781553797081
Nimoshom and his bus
Thomas, Penny M.
Children riding the school bus learn from their driver, Nimoshom ("my grandfather"), who speaks to them in their own language.
ISBN 9781554762873
Ojibway animals
Animals have always been an important part of Ojibway life. Ojibway have honoured animals throughout time by showing their importance through storytelling, myth, legends and art.
ISBN 9781946019028
Shanyaak'utlaax̲
“Shanyaak'utlaax: Salmon Boy is a children's story that teaches about respect for nature, animals and culture. After a Tlingit mother gives her son a dried piece of salmon with mold on the end, he flings it away in disgust, committing a taboo. This offends the Salmon People, who sweep him into the water and into their world, where the name him Shanyaak'utlaax or Salmon Boy.
ISBN 9781772600377
Stolen words
Florence, Melanie.
A a little girl sets out to help her grandfather discover the Cree language that was stolen from him when he was sent away to residential school as a boy.
ISBN 9781894778145
The moccasins
Einarson, Earl.
This is an endearing story of a young Aboriginal foster child who is given a special gift by his foster mother. Her gift of warmth and thoughtfulness helps her young foster children by encouraging self-esteem, acceptance and love.
ISBN 9781894778763
The rabbits' race
Delaronde, Deborah L.
When his grandfather is invited to participate in the schools Grandparents Day celebrations, Joey does not know what to expect. His grandfather gently reassures him before going on stage and launching into a beguiling tale of two groups of rabbits that must co-exist in the forest and share their resources to survive. The wisdom of the elder rabbits plays a pivotal role in the story which provides a valuable lesson for Joey and his classmates
ISBN 1772600385
The Water Walker
Robertson, Joanne.
Explains how Nokomis Josephine Mandamin, an Ojibwa from Canada, inspired by her traditional respect for water, founded the Mother Earth Water Walkers, who walk around the Great Lakes and in other areas to call attention to water conservation.
ISBN 9781580897723
We are grateful : otsaliheliga
Sorell, Traci.
Follows a full year of Cherokee celebrations and experiences, describing how the Cherokee Nation expresses thanks and reflects on struggles all year long.
ISBN 9781459811782
We sang you home
Van Camp, Richard.
A gentle rhymic board book that celebrates and welcomes baby into the world.
ISBN 0684138999
Everybody needs a rock
Baylor, Byrd.
A young child gives ten rules for finding a rock that can become a special friend
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New Baby

ISBN 9781847807526
15 things not to do with a baby (2015)
McAllister, Margaret
A girl learns what not to do with her new brother, including sending him to play with an elephant or hanging him from the clothesline, and also what to do.
ISBN 0316787671
Baby on the way (2001)
Sears, William
Offers children expecting a new brother or sister information on what is happening and guidance through the waiting process.
ISBN 9781401921606
Baby sign language basics : early communication for hearing babies and toddlers (2009)
Briant, Monta Z.
Demonstrates over three hundred signs to help parents communicate with their infants.
ISBN 9780399257186
The baby tree (2014)
Blackall, Sophie
After learning that his parents are expecting a baby, a young boy asks several people where babies come from.
ISBN 9781442401679
The boss baby (2011)
Frazee, Marla.
From the moment he arrives, it is obvious that the new baby is boss and he gets whatever he wants, from drinks made-to-order around the clock to his executive gym.
ISBN 9780545688864
I am a big brother! (2015)
Church, Caroline.
A celebration of the experiences of becoming a big brother.
ISBN 9780061900655
I'm a big brother (1997)
Cole, Joanna.
A child observes all the things that his new baby brother does and gives all the reasons why he loves being a big brother.
ISBN 9780545688987
I am a big sister! (2015)
Church, Caroline.
A celebration of the joys of becoming a big sister that reflects the changes that happen in families as experienced by older siblings.
ISBN 9780061900624
I'm a big sister (1997)
Cole, Joanna.
A sister enumerates the joys of welcoming a new baby to the family and the advantages of already being "big."
ISBN 9781484722305
I love you, baby (2015)
Andreae, Giles
A child shares the joy of a new baby sibling, from the messy hair above a little forehead to the two ticklish feet below pudgy ankles.
ISBN 0688089437
Julius, the baby of the world (1990)
Henkes, Kevin.
Lilly is convinced that the arrival of her new baby brother is the worst thing that has happened in their house, but she has a change of heart when Cousin Garland comes to visit
ISBN 9780545637541
King Baby (2016)
Beaton, Kate
Greeting his adoring public with giggles, kisses and coos, an infant monarch takes matters into his tiny hands when his subjects are unable to keep up with his many demands.
ISBN 9781534417168
The most terrible of all (2019)
Van, Muon
When Smugg marches next door, he learns that his neighbors have a new baby. She doesn’t look so bad—after all, she’s tiny. Smugg is sure he can be more terrible than she is. But the little beast is just getting started. She writes on the walls, devours the books, and—oh no!—she won’t stop crying. But the worst part is that she just might be getting attached to Smugg himself! He wouldn’t want a terrible tiny baby clinging to him…would he?
ISBN 9780062364302
A most unusual day (2018)
Mallery, Sydra
Today is a very unusual day! Caroline wakes up late, forgets her socks, and feels strange all the way to school. She tries to help her teacher, but everything is mixed up today and all Caroline manages to do is make a great big mess. Finally, the school day ends and Caroline rushes outside to greet her parents, who are having a rather extraordinary day themselves. In their arms they hold Caroline’s new baby sister, who has just arrived from far away.
ISBN 9780763678104
The new small person (2015)
Child, Lauren
Feeling jealous when a new sibling arrives, little Elmore Green becomes frustrated when the "small person" knocks over his things and licks his jelly bean collection.
ISBN 9780399239878
Pecan pie baby (2010)
Woodson, Jacqueline.
When Mama’s pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born.
ISBN 0670880647
Peter's chair (1991)
Keats, Ezra Jack.
When Peter discovers his blue furniture is being painted pink for a new baby sister, he rescues the last unpainted item, a chair, and runs away
ISBN 9781580897709
Poppy's best babies (2018)
Eaddy, Susan
Poppy is thrilled when her grandmother comes to help with the new babies. But when the twins keep GeeGee too busy to play, Poppy's jealousy spirals out of control. After some thinking time, Poppy finds a way to use her talent and creativity to welcome both her grandmother and her little sisters. An honest and heartwarming look at sibling rivalry, and readers will identify with Poppy as she struggles with sibling rivalry--and cheer when her big heart helps her overcome her negative feelings.
ISBN 9780544472723
Ready, set ... baby! (2017)
Rusch, Elizabeth
Big siblings Anna and Oliver know what it's like to have a new baby—and they're ready to give kids the scoop what to expect when a new baby brother or sister is on the way! Real information meets comic-style humor in this fun, factual picture book.
ISBN 9780763649074
There's going to be a baby (2010)
Burningham, John.
A young boy imagines what life will be like when his new sibling arrives.
ISBN 9780374302016
We are brothers, we are friends (2017)
Penfold, Alexandra
A brother explains to his new baby brother all the fun adventures they will have together because they are brothers and friends.
ISBN 9781623706036
We just had a baby (2016)
Krensky, Stephen
A toddler must learn how to deal with a new baby in the house.
ISBN 0694013277
What to expect when the new baby comes home (2001)
Murkoff, Heidi Eisenberg.
Angus the Answer Dog helps explain the activities and changes involved in having a new baby in the house.
ISBN 9780316185332
You were the first (2013)
MacLachlan, Patricia.
Reminds firstborn children that they will always be special--even if another child or children follow--because they have been the first to do many things, including teaching their mother and father to be parents.
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Resilience and Transition

ISBN 9780439287197
Giraffes Can't Dance (2014)
Andreae, Giles
Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music.
ISBN 9781452125787
Marvelous Cornelius : Hurricane Katrina and the spirit of New Orleans (2015)
Bildner, Phil
A man known as the "Trashcan Wizard" sings and dances his way through the French Quarter in New Orleans, keeping his beloved city clean, until Hurricane Katrina's devastation nearly causes him to lose his spirit.
ISBN 9781101999202
Little Excavator (2017)
Dewdney, Anna
Little Excavator wants to help the big rigs transform a vacant lot into a neighborhood park, but he is too small to get the job done! That is, until he finds a job that is a perfect Little E-sized task.
ISBN 9781554518586
Lila and the Crow (2016)
Grimard, Gabrielle
Lila has just moved to a new town and can't wait to make friends at school. But on the first day, a boy points at her and shouts "A crow! A crow! The new girl's hair is black like a crow!" The others whisper and laugh, and Lila's heart grows as heavy as a stone. The next day, Lila covers her hair. But this time, the boy points at her dark skin. At her lowest point of despair, a magical encounter with the crow opens Lila's eyes to the beauty of being different, and gives her the courage to proudly embrace her true self.
ISBN 9781933718910
Miss you like crazy (2014)
Hall, Pamela
Walnut does not want his mother to go to work without him, but after imagining the adventures they could share if he went along, she reassures him that he is always on her mind and plans to share special time with him each day.
ISBN 9780061140181
A Good Day (2007)
Henkes, Kevin
A Caldecott Medalist shows how a bad day can transform into a very, very good one, from the perspectives of a bird, a dog, a fox, a squirrel, and a little girl.
ISBN 9780399547751
Pass it on (2017)
Henn, Sophy
Illustrations and rhythmic text encourage the reader to relish and pass along smiles, chuckles, and joy.
ISBN 9780399162596
Fish in a Tree (2015)
Hunt, Lynda Mullaly
Ally's greatest fear is that everyone will find out she is as dumb as they think she is because she still doesn't know how to read.
ISBN 9781442412606
Weeds Find a Way (2014)
Jenson-Elliott, Cynthia L.
Describes some of the ways that weeds live and grow in the most hostile environments, including as a tangle of tree roots or a crack in the cellar of an old house, where other plants cannot thrive.
ISBN 9780385755528
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer (2015)
Jones, Kelly (Kelly Anne)
Feeling like a fish out of water when her family moves from Los Angeles to a recently inherited chicken farm, 12-year-old Sophie encounters a telekinetic chicken and her equally unusual flockmates, who are endangered by a thieving farmer.
ISBN 9781554514915
When I was Eight (2013)
Jordan-Fenton, Christy
Looks at the experiences of a strong-willed young Inuit girl who receives permission from her father to travel to a residential religious school run by non-Inuit outsiders, where she struggles to adapt to the new way of living.
ISBN 9780875167343
The Invisible String (2000)
Karst, Patrice
When Liza and Jeremy run to their mother during a scary storm, she comforts them by telling them about the Invisible String, which connects people who love each other no matter where they are and means that they are never alone.
ISBN 9780062414151
Hello, Universe (2017)
Kelly, Erin Entrada
Two boys and two girls explore respective views about courage and being different in the wake of a prank that traps one of them at the bottom of a well and compels the others to embark on a search-and-rescue mission.
ISBN 9780807509388
Bunnybear (2017)
Loney, Andrea J.
Although Bunnybear was born a bear, he feels more like a bunny. He loves to bounce through the forest, wiggle his nose, and munch on strawberries. The other bears don't understand him, and neither do the bunnies. Will Bunnybear ever find a friend who likes him just the way he is?"--
ISBN 9780062189967
First Snow (2015)
McCarty, Peter
When Pedro comes from far away to visit his cousins, who are eager to introduce him to snow, all Pedro can think about at first is how much he dislikes cold.
ISBN 9780763665203
The Bid Bad Blackout (2014)
McDonald, Megan
As Hurricane Elmer hits, Judy, Stink, and the entire Moody clan hunker down and ride out the storm, but when the power goes out, Grandma Lou proposes some activities to pass the time in the dark.
ISBN 9781524739058
Come with Me (2017)
McGhee, Holly
Frightened by news of angry people around the world, a young girl gets her parents' help in learning to be compassionate and brave a little at a time.
ISBN 9781433819216
Bounce back : how to be a resilient kid (2016)
Moss, Wendy (Wendy L.)
Presents a guide to bolstering resiliency skills, using quizzes, advice, and strategies to teach readers how to understand emotions, use self-talk, and navigate social conflicts.
ISBN 0439199964
The Three Questions (2002)
Muth, Jon J.
In order to be the best person he can be, Nikolai asks his animal friends to help him answer three important questions: "When is the best time to do things?" "Who is the most important?" and "What is the right thing to do?"
ISBN 9780316084451
The I'm Not Scared Book (2011)
Parr, Todd
Relates the things that can frighten children and how these fears may be overcome.
ISBN 9780316666039
It's Okay to Be Different (2001)
Parr, Todd
Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as "It's okay to be a different color," "It's okay to need some help," "It's okay to be adopted," and "It's okay to have a different nose.
ISBN 9780316404976
The Goodbye Book (2015)
Parr, Todd
Illustrations and brief text relate how a person might feel when they lose someone they love.
ISBN 1416901949
The Higher Power of Lucky (2006)
Patron, Susan
Fearing that her legal guardian plans to abandon her to return to France, ten-year-old aspiring scientist Lucky Trimble determines to run away while also continuing to seek the Higher Power that will bring stability to her life.
ISBN 9780385370011
Three Little Words (2014)
Pearce, Clemency
Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text reveal that whether one is feeling frightened, grumpy or shy, three special words can make things better.
ISBN 9781626726826
After the Fall (how Humpty Dumpty got back up again) (2017)
Santat, Dan
The Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Adventures of Beekle traces Humpty Dumpty's post-fall resolve to overcome his fears in order to reach great new heights, an ambition that leads to a surprising transformation.
ISBN 9781541514546
The Weaver (2018)
Shi, Qian
Stanley the spider must make a new start after rain comes and collapses the home he has spun and filled with his collection of seeds, twigs, leaves, and other precious items.
ISBN 9780735227811
Cancer Hates Kisses (2017)
Sliwerski, Jessica Reid
As a mom goes through treatment for cancer, her family supports her with hugs, kisses, dance parties, and other things that cancer hates.
ISBN 9780316187480
The Dark (2013)
Snicket, Lemony
Laszlo is afraid of the dark which lives in the same big, creaky house as him, until one night the dark pays him a visit.
ISBN 9780618238552
Courage (2002)
Waber, Bernard
Provides examples of the many kinds of courage found in everyday life and in unusual circumstances, from tasting the vegetable before making a face to being a firefighter or police officer.
ISBN 1564021017
Owl Babies (1992)
Waddell, Martin
Three baby owls panic when they awaken one night and find their mother gone, worrying about what has happened to her and becoming frightened by all the scary things that surround them in the dark.
ISBN 9781553379591
Scaredy Squirrel (2006)
Watt, Mélanie
Meet Scaredy Squirrel, a squirrel who never leaves his nut tree because he's afraid of the unknown "out there." But then, something unexpected happens that may just change his outlook.
ISBN 9780763649890
Love Waves (2011)
Wells, Rosemary
While they are at work a mother and father send powerful "love waves" to their child at home, offering reassurance and comfort in their absence.
ISBN 9780763690847
The Treasure Box (2017)
Wild, Margaret
A moving and hopeful tribute to the resiliency of the human spirit when war forces people to flee their homes traces the story of young refugee Peter, who carries a cherished family possession throughout a difficult period of survival before reflecting on its importance years later.
ISBN 9780399246524
Each Kindness (2012)
Woodson, Jacqueline
When Ms. Albert teaches a lesson on kindness, Chloe realizes that she and her friends have been wrong in making fun of new student Maya's shabby clothes and refusing to play with her.
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ISBN 9780142406175
Abduction!
Kehret, Peg.
Thirteen-year-old Bonnie has a feeling of foreboding on the very day that her six-year-old brother Matt and their dog Pookie are abducted, and she becomes involved in a major search effort as well as a frightening adventure.
ISBN 9780399257148
The blossoming universe of Violet Diamond
Woods, Brenda (Brenda A.)
A biracial girl finally gets the chance to meet the African American side of her family
ISBN 9780823439690
The bottle imp of Bright House (2018)
Llewellyn, Tom (Thomas Richard)
Thirteen-year-old Gabe buys a bottle bearing an imp that will grant his every wish, but someone else will pay the price and, if he dies while owning the bottle, he will lose his soul.
ISBN 9780385734394
Brendan Buckley's universe and everything in it
Frazier, Sundee Tucker
Brendan Buckley, a biracial ten-year-old, applies his scientific problem-solving ability and newfound interest in rocks and minerals to connect with his white grandfather, the president of Puyallup Rock Club, and to learn why he and Brendan's mother are estranged.
ISBN 9781943328604
Chasing at the surface : a novel (2016)
Mentyka, Sharon
In 1997, twelve-year-old Marisa Gage retreats into her shell when nineteen orcas, mothers and new calves, become trapped in an inlet near her home soon after Marisa's whale-loving mother inexplicably left.
ISBN 9780545416351
Dash (2014)
Larson, Kirby
When her family is forced into an internment camp, Mitsi Kashino is separated from her home, her classmates, and her beloved dog Dash; and as her family begins to come apart around her, Mitsi clings to her one connection to the outer world--the letters from the kindly neighbor who is caring for Dash.
ISBN 0807514772
Daughter of Suqua
Hamm, Diane Johnston.
Everyone in Suqua, a village on the Puget Sound, is related to one another in some way and part of a tightly knit community due to these cultural and family ties, but when the government steps in, the entire town knows that great changes are about to come to their way of life.
ISBN 9781442417007
Eva of the Farm
Calhoun, Dia.
Twelve-year-old Eva writes beautiful poems on the farm in Washington State that her family has owned for generations, but when money runs out and then her baby brother gets sick, the family faces foreclosure and the way of life she loves is threatened.
ISBN 9780545224185
The fences between us : the diary of Piper Davis
Larson, Kirby.
Desperately waiting to learn the fate of her soldier brother who was stationed aboard the Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Piper struggles with strict rationing and blackouts in her Seattle home before her pastor father moves the family to an internment camp with his Japanese-American congregants.
ISBN 9780062696960
Forgotten city (2018)
Ford, Michael
Thirteen years ago, the world ended. A deadly chemical called Waste began to spread across the globe, leaving devastation in its wake. Millions died. Cities fell into chaos. Anything the Waste didn't kill, it mutated into threatening new forms. Kobi has always believed he and his dad were the only survivors. But when his dad goes missing, Kobi follows his trail--and discovers a conspiracy even deadlier than the Waste itself.
ISBN 9780688141936
Ghost canoe
Hobbs, Will.
After a ship goes down off the coast of Washington's Cape Flattery, leaving no apparent survivors, Nathan MacAllister, the son of the local lighthouse keeper, is baffled to discover mysterious footprints on the beach and follows a trail that leads to a lost treasure.
ISBN 9780545665735
The honest truth (2015)
Gemeinhart, Dan
A boy named Mark, tired of being sick with cancer, conceives a plan to climb Mount Rainier, and runs away from home with his dog, Beau--but with over two hundred miles between him and his goal, and only anger at his situation to drive him on nothing will be easy, and only his best friend, Jessie, suspects where he is heading.
ISBN 9780062871992
I can make this promise (2019)
Day, Christine
All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious she might be about her Native American heritage, Edie is sure her family doesn't have any answers. Until the day when she and her friends discover a box hidden in the attic, a box full of letters. All signed; Love, Edith with photos of a woman who looks just like her. Suddenly, Edie has a flurry of new questions about this woman who shares her name. Could she belong to the Native family that Edie never knew about?
ISBN 9780545950060
I survived the eruption of Mount St. Helens,1980 (2016)
Tarshis, Lauren
On May 18, 1980, eleven-year-old Jessie Marlowe and her best friends, Eddie and Sam, are in a forest near Mount St. Helens when the months of wondering whether the volcano will erupt are finally answered--all three are badly burned, but it is up to Jessie to protect the boys as best she can and hope that somebody comes to rescue them.
ISBN 9781481464963
The many reflections of Miss Jane Deming (2017)
Coats, J. Anderson (Jillian Anderson)
Jane is excited to be part of Mr. Mercer's expedition to bring orphans and Civil War widows to Washington Territory, but life out west isn't at all what she expected
ISBN 9780061992254
The one and only Ivan (2012)
Applegate, Katherine Alice
When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.
ISBN 9780064408561
Our only May Amelia
Holm, Jennifer L.
As the only girl in a Finnish American family of seven brothers, May Amelia Jackson resents being expected to act like a lady while growing up in Washington state in 1899.
ISBN 9780374302160
Paper wishes (2016)
Sepahban, Lois
Ten-year-old Manami did not realize how peaceful her family's life on Bainbridge Island was until the day it all changed. It's 1942, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Manami and her family are Japanese American, which means that the government says they must leave their home by the sea and join other Japanese Americans at a prison camp in the desert. Manami is sad to go, but even worse is that they are going to have to give her and her grandfather's dog, Yujiin, to a neighbor to take care of. Manami decides to sneak Yujiin under her coat and gets as far as the mainland before she is caught and forced to abandon Yujiin.
ISBN 9781250196705
The remarkable journey of Coyote Sunrise (2019)
Gemeinhart, Dan
Twelve-year-old Coyote and her father rush to Poplin Springs, Washington, in their old school bus save a memory box buried in a park that will soon be demolished.
ISBN 9780786803682
Sasquatch
Smith, Roland
Dylan's father joins a sasquatch-hunting team to stop them from killing the elusive creature, so Dylan decides to shadow the party with the help of the aging biologist, Samuel Johnson and discovers trouble at every turn.
ISBN 9780735231764
Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot (2018)
Gidwitz, Adam
Elliot and his friend Uchenna join Professor Fauna as they travel to the Pacific Northwest and help keep a sasquatch family safe from a pack of journalists and a logging company
ISBN 9780385735674
Seaglass summer
Banerjee, Anjali.
Eleven-year-old Poppy Ray longs to be a veterinarian and goes to spend a month during the summer with her uncle Sanjay, a veterinarian and owner of the Furry Friends Animal Clinic on an island off the Washington coast.
ISBN 9780545665773
Some kind of courage (2016)
Gemeinhart, Dan
In 1890 Washington the only family Joseph Johnson has left is his half-wild Indian pony, Sarah, so when she is sold by a man who has no right to do so, he sets out to get her back--and he plans to let nothing stop him in his quest.
ISBN 9780375869716
Written in stone (2013)
Parry, Rosanne.
Pearl has always dreamed of hunting whales, just like her father. Of taking to the sea in their eight-man canoe, standing at the prow with a harpoon, and waiting for a whale to lift its barnacle-speckled head as it offers its life for the life of the tribe. But now that can never be. Pearl's father was lost on the last hunt, and the whales hide from the great steam-powered ships carrying harpoon cannons, which harvest not one but dozens of whales from the ocean. With the whales gone, Pearl's people, the Makah, struggle to survive as Pearl searches for ways to preserve their stories and skills.
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