New Picture Books
Anxious
Luca, Luciana De, 1978- auther.
2024
"A gorgeously illustrated, sparingly written story about the often complicated feelings brought on by anxiousness, perfect for helping young readers identify this complex emotion. The little girl in this picture book would love to dance, sing, and play with her friends, but she is struggling with anxious feelings that get in the way. Sometimes she feels scared and sometimes she feels shy. Sometimes the world seems too loud, too fast, and everything is so overwhelming she could just scream. There is no easy fix for feeling anxious, but by the end of this story she learns to ask for help and finds small ways to feel better. Written from a child’s perspective, Anxious pairs evocative art with simple text to illustrate some of the ways anxiousness can be experienced, providing an empathetic and compassionate framework for helping readers understand this feeling. A note to readers adds context and explains in more detail what anxiousness can look like, provides suggestions for coping skills, and resources for professional help."-- Provided by publisher.
Catch me : a seek-and-find book
Arhoj, Anders, author, illustrator.
2019
Big Meow is a feisty cat and Little Woof is a dog, and they are both intent on tracking each other through the pages of this book.
The compulsion cloud
Castaneda, Averi Ridge, author
2023
"Holly's story starts with a cloud - and it's not a fluffy, white one you'd see on a sunny day. Instead, it's a scary, dark cloud that looms over her and makes anxiety-provoking demands, which, if disobeyed, could cause bad things to happen to her loved ones. but fortunately for Holly, she is seeing a therapist who has a plan to help her get rid of this bullying cloud, once and for all. You may have guessed that Holly's cloud is a manifestation of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and her therapist aims to treat it with Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). ... [This book] introduces both concepts in a kid-friendly manner"-- Back cover.
The first day of school
Huntley, Matt, author.
2024
Alex Porter is excited for the first day of school - until his new red backpack goes missing. Can Chase, Skye, and the rest of Adventure Bays PAW patrol save the school day? Please Note: The following title includes 50 stickers.
Floof
McKinnon, Heidi, author
2024
Floof is floofy cat with important things to do and mischief to accomplish.
Frank and Bert : the one where Bert learns to ride a bike
Naylor-Ballesteros, Chris, author, illustrator.
2024
"Bert is certain he can ride his bike as well as Frank, but he is very wobbly! And even when they both try riding Frank's bike it still goes very wrong! Will the best friends make it all the way down from the big hill? Of course! All they need is a little bit of confidence and trust in each other!"--Publisher's description.
Granny left me a rocket ship
Smith, Heather, 1968- author
2023
After Granny dies, she leaves something behind for everyone in the family. She leaves Father her tuba and Mother her locket. Sister receives her microscope and brother her record collection. But our main character receives something special that unlocks cherished memories of Granny through a world of imaginative play.
Here are the seeds
Brown-Wood, JaNay, author
2024
Here are the seeds that we will sow to help our garden grow. So begins the joyful and sometimes rocky journey of two young gardeners as they plant seeds in the nurturing earth. They eagerly wait for their garden to grow and along the way learn that nature itself is often the best helping hand.
I am a rock
Qilavaq-Savard, Ashley, author
2023
"Pauloosie loves his pet rock, Miki Rock. Pauloosie's Anaana, his mother, tells him a bedtime story about what Miki Rock sees, hears, and feels in his Arctic home. As part of the land, Miki Rock sees char and beluga, listens to chirps and howls, and feels the snow and sun. Through lyrical text and ethereal landscape illustrations by Pelin Turgut, readers are taken on an Arctic journey from the point of view of a most unlikely object--a child's pet rock."-- Provided by publisher.
Lola and the Troll
Schultz, Connie, author
2024
After changing her appearance to avoid insults from Tom the Troll, Lola decides to be brave and befriend the bully.
Metal baby
Martin, Stephen W., 1981- author
2024
"The Mumfords are a quiet family. They live on a quiet street and enjoy quiet things. So imagine their surprise when they bring home... a Metal Baby! The Mumfords try their best to quiet his cries. But he just gets louder and louder. Soon he's rocking all day and all night. And he's attracting a lot of fans! The Mumfords are exhausted. Their quiet souls are crushed. Is there any way to put Metal Baby to sleep?" -- Provided by publisher
My name is long as a river
Subramaniam, Suma, author.
2024
"Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan doesn't think there is anything special about her very long name--in fact, she would prefer to be called "Kav." But Paati reminds Kaveri that her name was inspired by her family's heritage, where she was born, and the powerful river they journey across for the Pushkaram Festival. Along the way, Kaveri's eyes and heart are opened to the beauty and magic her name holds."-- Provided by publisher.
The not-so-friendly friend : how to set boundaries for healthy friendships
Furnival, Christina (Licensed professional clinical counselor), author
2021
How can I help my child deal with a bully? What do I teach them about handling an on-again-off-again, not-so-friendly friend? My advice to "just be kind" isn't helping, and my child is still hurting. Christina Furnival, a licensed mental health therapist and mom, helps answer these questions in this charming and engaging rhyming story about a young child who successfully navigates the complexities of an unkind peer relationship. In The Not-So-Friendly Friend, children will learn an easy and practical lesson about how to firmly and assertively - yet kindly - stand up for themselves in the face of a bully. By teaching children about the importance and value of setting boundaries for healthy friendships, this book provides children the tools they need to foster their social confidence and emotional well-being.
Oh, are you awake?
Shea, Bob, author
2024
For anyone who has ever craved sleepand anyone too full of energy to settle downa comedy from Bob Shea, creator of the popular Dinosaur vs. series, and singular illustrator Jarvis.
Patchwork prince
Paul, Baptiste, author.
2023
"With fabric scrap treasures, a mother makes her son clothes fit for royalty."-- Provided by publisher.
Pluto! : not a planet? not a problem!
McAnulty, Stacy, author
2023
Hot diggity dog! Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets. Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell. From the tale of how it was found by humans to its naming as a dwarf planet, it's Pluto's turn to take the spotlight and properly re-introduce itself.
Windsongs : poems about weather
Florian, Douglas, author
2024
"Discover the poetry of our weather in these poems about everyday and once-in-a-lifetime natural phenomena"-- Provided by publisher.