New picture books

New picture books in the CMC today:

Our 50 States - Lynne Cheney
Each of the fifty states is represented by important people, ideas, and events in the history of the United States.




Merry UnChristmas - Mike Reiss
For Noelle and her friends Holly, Carol, and Claus, the most wonderful day of the year is Un-Christmas. It's the only day of the year that they actually go to school. And the mail gets delivered. But the best thing about Un-Christmas Day is that they don't have to open any presents!


Ballet of the Elephants - Leda Schubert
The story of how "Circus polka," a dance of 50 elephants and 50 ballerinas, choreographed by George Balanchine, was created.

Fritz and the Beautiful Horses - Jan Brett
Fritz, a pony excluded from the group of beautiful horses within the walled city, becomes a hero when he rescues the children of the city.

Probuditi! - Chris Van Allsburg
On his birthday, Calvin and his friend Rodney see a magician perform, then copy him by hypnotizing Calvin's little sister, but the joke is on them when they are unable to snap her out of it.

How Nearly Everything Was Invented - Lisa Swerling
An amazing journey with the Brainwaves to discover everything about the important inventions that have changed the way people live.

Once Upon a Banana - Jennifer Armstrong
Everyday signs serve as captions for this pictorial tale of what happens after a man tosses a banana peel into the garbage can and misses.