When Mother Was Eleven-Foot-Four: A Christmas Memory - Jerry Camery-Hoggatt
Story about two boy's commitment to restore the Christmas spirit to their larger than life mother.

The Picture History of Great Buildings - Gillian Clements
An illustrated history of over 9,000 years of great buildings around the world from the tombs of ancient Egypt to the modern skyscrapers of today.

My Chincoteague Pony - Susan Jeffers
Every summer on Chincoteague Island, there is an auction of ponies who have swum across the channel from Assateague, where ponies run free. If Julie works hard and saves her money all year, perhaps she can win the pony of her dreams, her very own Chincoteague pony.

Happy School Year! - Susan Milord
Children gather for a first day of school celebration that calms their worries about the day. Includes note about the history of such celebrations, and a related website.

Tenth Avenue Cowboy - Linda Oatman High
In 1910, when his family moves to New York City from their ranch out West, Ben misses the cowboys and the prairies that they left behind, but after he learns that there are cowboys in the city who race along the railroad tracks and warn people of approaching trains, he begins to feel more at home.

George Washington Carver - Tonya Bolden
Illustrated with historical artifacts and photographs, a fresh look at a pioneering American innovator traces Carver's life, discoveries, and legacy as the first African-American to attend Iowa State College and as an inspirational conservationist.

Jumpy Jack and Googily - Meg Rosoff and Sophie Mackall
umpy Jack the snail is terrified that there are monsters around every corner despite the reassurances of his best friend, Googily.

Heart in the Pocket - Laurence Bourguignon
A baby kangaroo is reluctant to leave the comfort of his mother's pocket, where he is safe and warm and can always hear her heartbeat, until he finds out that her heart is not actually in her pocket.

Animals Robert Scott Saw: An Adventure in Antarctica - Sandra Markle
Presents the animals Robert Scott saw during his two years of study and exploration of Antarctica in the early 1900s, including penguins, whales, birds, and small, previously undiscovered sea creatures, derived from writings and sketches he left behind.

Sergio Makes a Splash! - Edel Rodriguez
Even though he loves water, Sergio the penguin is afraid to swim in the deep water until he learns how.

The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! - Mo Willems
Do pigeons have feelings? Is a hot dog yummy? Throughout a hilarious board book, Pigeon runs through his signature gamut of emotions while attempting to thwart his old nemesis, the bus driver. By the creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Board book.

I Will Surprise My Friend! - Mo Willems
Best friends Elephant and Piggie decide that they will try to surprise each other, with unexpected results.

I Love My New Toy! - Mo Willems
When Elephant accidentally breaks Piggie's new toy, they both experience intense feelings before coming to realize how important their friendship is.