New Children's Books

Dolley Madison Saves George Washington - Don Brown
Describes the significant contribution Dolley Madison made to the United States when she saved a picture of George Washington.


How to Catch a Fish - John Frank
Rhyming text and illustrations describe the ways fish are caught in various locations around the world.

Chester - Ayano Imai
Tired of being ignored by his human family, Chester the dog sets off to find a new home, but when he is turned away by a flock of forest birds and taken in by a wealthy woman who treats him more like a toy than a dog, Chester soon discovers that old homes are not so easily replaced.

Midsummer Knight - Gregory Rogers
A bear is rescued by a fairy in an enchanted wood and agrees to return the favor by leading the battle against a usurper who has imprisoned the king and queen, along with their loyal subjects, in the dungeon of their castle.

Heat Wave - Eileen Spinelli
Abigail, Ralphie, and the other citizens of Lumberville struggle to endure a week-long heat wave.

Chaucer's Canterbury Tales - Marcia Williams
A retelling in comic strip form of Geoffrey Chaucer's famous work in which a group of pilgrims in fourteenth-century England tell each other stories as they travel on a pilgrimage to the cathedral at Canterbury.

The Lemonade Club - Patricia Polacco
When Marilyn and her teacher, Miss Wichelman, both get cancer, they encourage each other and, aided by medical treatments and support from friends, they get better. Based on a true story.

The Many Rides of Paul Revere - James Cross Giblin
Chronicles Paul Revere's life, describing his childhood as the son of a French immigrant, his work as a silversmith, and his roles in the American Revolution.

Captian Raptor and the Space Pirates - Kevin O'Malley and Patrick O'Brien.
Captain Raptor and the crew of the Megatooth are called back into action to save the planet Jurassica from rogue space pirates.

Big Brown Bear's Birthday Surprise - David McPhail
An excited Bear mistakenly believes that Rat has given him a boat for his birthday.