Tuesday, November 10, 2015

New Picture Books

Goodnight Songs: A Celebration of the Seasons - Margaret Wise Brown
Twelve seasonal lullabies are illustrated by contemporary artists, including Floyd Cooper, Leo Espinosa, and Dadu Shin.

I Am a Bear - Jean François Dumont
A homeless bear living in a city has a hard time getting by, but when a little girl makes friends with him, his life becomes brighter.


I'm Right Here - Constance Ørbeck-Nilssen
Even as William's grandmother soothes him with the knowledge that his fears will lessen as he grows up, he reassures her that she need not fear losing the things she loves.



The Moon is Going to Addy's House - Ida Pearle
The moon follows Addy all over the city before finally settling in at her house for bedtime.

Wait - Antoinette Portis
A ... picture book about the joys of waiting and taking in what is around you.-- Provided by publisher


Animal Beauty - Kirstin Roskift
Zoo animals find a fashion magazine, pass it around, and start to follow its advice.


Brother Giovanni's Little Reward: How the Pretzel Was Born - Anna Egan Smucker
Brother Giovanni is a happy man and the best baker his monastery has ever seen, but when he is tasked with preparing the children for the Bishop's visit, he has no luck until he twists some bread dough into a special shape, sprinkles it with salt, and offers it as a reward for learning prayers.

Lenny & Lucy - Philip C. Stead
A picture book about moving to a new house and making new friends.-- Provided by publisher


The Dog That Nino Didn't Have - Edward Van de Vendel
Nino has a wonderful time playing with his imaginary dog until he gets a real one, and although the new dog does not always behave as he expects, Nino is still content.




I Will Take a Nap! - Mo Willems
Gerald is tired and cranky and wants to take a nap, but Piggie is not helping.






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