New Picture Books

If You Want to See a Whale - Julie FoglianoAdvises the reader about what to do, and not do, in order to successfully spot a whale, such as wrapping up in a not-too-cozy blanket, ignoring the roses, and especially, being patient.

A Good Trade - Alma Fullteron
When Kato heads to the village well to pump a day's supply of water into two jerry cans, he discovers the aid-worker's truck has arrived with a special gift for his village.

Lazy Daisy, Cranky Frankie - Mary Ellen Jordan and Andrew Weldon
During the day on an unusual farm, Daisy the lazy cow would rather eat jelly than grass, Frankie the cranky dog watches television instead of sheep, and the other animals behave equally oddly but at night, all are good at sleeping.

Ready and Waiting for You - Judi Moreillon
"Warm and friendly characters welcome a new student to the first day of school"-- Provided by publisher

The Kindhearted Crocodile - Lucia Panzieri
A crocodile that longs to be a pet sneaks into a house, hides in the pages of a picture book during the day, and comes out at night to do kind and useful things for the family while they sleep.

The Watermelon Seed - Greg Pizzoli
After swallowing a watermelon seed, a crocodile imagines a scary outcome.

Spike & Ike Take a Hike - S.D. Schindler
Spike the hedgehog and Ike the coatimundi go on a lively walk through the ever-changing landscape, meeting other animals along the way. Lots of rhyming words and alliteration - great for beginning readers!

A Big Guy Took My Ball! - Mo Willems
Piggie is upset because a whale took the ball she found, but Gerald finds a solution that pleases all of them.