New Children's Books

A Bad Case of Stripes - David Shannon
In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.

Swimming Sal - Carol Molski
As the only dog at Hilltop Farm who has never won an award, Sal, encouraged by her mother's reminder of her Portuguese water dog heritage, decides to perfect her swimming skills by joining the swim team at the YMCA.

The Sunlit Morning - Peg Augustine
The story of a worship experience at a community sunrise service. Right before the sun rises, an African American choir begins singing "He Rose" while another group acts out the drama. The brilliant sunrise illuminates the empty cross to remind all that Jesus lives.

1, 2, Buckle My Shoe - Anna Grossnickle Hines
A child learns to count with the help of a classic nursery rhyme.

Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Mostly True Stories about Growing Up Scieszka - Jon Scieszka
How did Jon Scieszka get so funny? He grew up as one of six brothers with Catholic school, lots of comic books, lazy summers at the lake with time to kill, babysitting misadventures, TV shows, and jokes told at family dinner.

Last Night - Hyewon Yum
Sent to her room for refusing to eat her dinner, a little girl soon falls asleep and together with her bear friend begins a fantastic voyage deep into the forest where they dance and play all night.

Persephone - Sally Pomme Clayton
Persephone is snatched from her home by Hades, god of the Underworld. She is forced to live underground and become his bride. Her mother, Demeter, goddess of earth, is so brokenhearted about losing her daughter that she curses the land so nothing can grow - a permanent winter.

Imaginary Menagerie: A Book of Curious Creatures - Julie Larios
Poems and vivid illustrations present fourteen mythical creatures, including a dragon, a centaur, a gargoyle, and a sphinx.

Gonzalo Grabs the Good Life - Janice Levy
When Gonzalo the rooster wins the lottery, he leaves his job at the farm in search of the good life.