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J EASY ADAM
On account of the gum
Summary:Improbable, ridiculous remedies accumulate when there is gum stuck in your hair.
ISBN:1452181543, 9781452181547 -
J EASY AERTS
Bigger than a dream
Summary:A little boy’s sister, who died before he was born, comes to him in a dream one night and brings him answers to some of his questions.
ISBN:“1646140206 (hardcover)”, “9781646140206 (hardcover)” -
J EASY ALI
Our favorite day of the year
Summary:Four kindergartners who think they have nothing in common become friends after sharing traditions of their holidays, including Eid-ul-Fitr, Rosh Hashanah, Christmas, and Pi Day.
ISBN:1481485636, 9781481485630 -
J EASY ANGELI
The Bear and the Duck
Summary:"When Bear rescues Duck from a thicket one late winter day, an unexpected friendship begins"–
ISBN:0802855555, 9780802855558 -
J EASY ANTROBUS
Can bears ski?
Summary:Little Bear feels the world around him. He feels the floor shake when someone stomps to get his attention – but something is missing. Little Bear is not sure what is happening. All around him he hears the familiar refrain: "Can bears ski?" Then Dad Bear takes him to see an audiologist and they learn that Little Bear has been experiencing deafness. With new hearing aids, he discovers that "Can bears ski?" is actually "Can you hear me?" His new world is loud and will take some getting used to, but with the love and support of Dad Bear, Little Bear will find his way.
ISBN:1536212660, 9781536212662 -
J EASY ARBONA
Window
Summary:While on her walk home from school, a young girl passes by many different windows and imagines what is happening inside.
ISBN:“1525301365 : HRD”, “9781525301360 : HRD” -
J EASY BARNETT
A polar bear in the snow
Summary:"Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human…where is he going?"–
ISBN:1536203963, 9781536203967 -
J EASY BATES
When I draw a panda
Summary:"A girl draws an unusual panda, who comes to life and draws all sorts of whimsical things with her, from a castle to a dragon and more"–
ISBN:1481451480, 9781481451482 -
J EASY BATSEL
A is for another rabbit
Summary:Over the protests of Owl, a narrator introduces an alphabet consisting entirely of rabbits.
ISBN:“9781541529502 (lb : alk. paper)” -
J EASY BHADRA
The nut that fell from the tree
Summary:"This is the house where Jill plays. This is the oak that holds the house where Jill plays. This is the nut that fell from the oak that holds the house where Jill plays … So begins Sangeeta Bhadra’s The Nut that Fell from the Tree, a cumulative tale that pays homage to "The House that Jack Built," and a playful account of how difficult it is for an acorn to grow up into an oak! The story follows the acorn along an arduous journey, in which, after falling from Jill’s tree, one animal after another steals it, it drops into the water and sinks to the bottom, is picked up and tossed away by a fastidious beaver, is eventually found by a squirrel who decides to bury it for later and forgets about it, leaving it in the earth where the sturdy little nut takes root, and grows and grows and grows into an oak that now holds the house where Jill’s grandson, Jack, plays. The jaunty rhythm of the text ("This is the raccoon, a sneak through and through / that tricked the goose with the bird’s-eye view …") and the vibrant, humour-filled illustrations make for a lively, fun read-aloud."–
ISBN:1525301195, 9781525301193 -
J EASY BIANCO
The velveteen rabbit : the classic edition : a touch-and-feel, lift-the-flap board book
ISBN:1604339500, 9781604339505, 1646430093, 9781646430093 -
J EASY BOELTS
The purple puffy coat
Summary:Beetle gives Stick Insect an attention-grabbing coat for his birthday – but is that what Stick Insect really wants? A delightful story about friends learning to understand each other.
ISBN:“1536204978 :”, “9781536204971 :” -
J EASY BOIGER
Max and Marla are going on a trip
Summary:Max packs his camera and travels by air and sea with Marla during a summer-break vacation to Australia, where he spends so much time focusing his lens that Marla nudges him to not miss the amazing sights they are passing.
ISBN:“0525515704 : SAL”, “9780525515708 : SAL” -
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J EASY BRETT
Cozy
Summary:The coat of a huge wooly musk ox named Cozy is the winter home for a growing number of Alaskan animals who mostly get along.
ISBN:0593109791, 9780593109793 -
J EASY BRIGHT
When I’m bigger, Mama Bear
Summary:Bella is so eager to help Mama Bear with cooking and shopping that she forgets her size.
ISBN:0374305803, 9780374305802 -
J EASY BUCHET
Cat dog dog : the story of a blended family
Summary:"A story of a blended family– from the pets’ point of view!"–
ISBN:“198484900X (library binding)”, “9781984849007 (library binding)”, “1984848992 (hardcover)”, “9781984848994 (hardcover)” -
J EASY BURGESS
The bear and the moon
Summary:"When the gift of a balloon floats into Bear’s life, the two companions embark on a journey of discovery as small as a clearing in the forest . . . and as deep as the sky"–
ISBN:1452171912, 9781452171913 -
J EASY CABRERA
Me & Mama
Summary:For a little girl on a rainy day, the best place to be is with Mama.
ISBN:“1534454217 (hbk.) :”, “9781534454217 (hbk.) :”, “9781534454224 (ebook)” -
J EASY CABRERA
The bear went over the mountain
Summary:In this take-off on the familiar nursery rhyme, a series of animals looks for a missing friend until all are on the other side of the mountain, having a jamboree.
ISBN:0823446530, 9780823446537 -
J EASY CANTY
Heads and tails
Summary:"Would you be able to guess an animal if you could see only its tail? Clever clues and a turn of the page reveal its identity. Whether the answer is a slow-moving turtle or a slippery-scaled snake, kids will delight in sharpening their creature-identification skills. Fine-lined illustrations adapted from nineteenth-century artwork give this book a classic feel, paired with soft watercolors and simple, colorful text to keep young eyes entertained. A perfect read-aloud for little ones who love animals–and for those who love showing that they know the answer."–Provided by publisher.
ISBN:1536200336, 9781536200331 -
J EASY CASSIE
The word for friend
Summary:Kamala, a talkative young pangolin, is excited about her new school in a new country, but without knowing her classmates’ language she feels isolated. Includes facts about Esperanto and pangolins.
ISBN:0374310467, 9780374310462 -
J EASY CHARLES
All because you matter
Summary:A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere, this powerful, rhythmic lullaby reassures readers that their matter and their worth is never diminished, no matter the circumstance: through the joy and wonder of their first steps and first laughs, through the hardship of adolescent struggles, and the pain and heartbreak of current events, they always have, and always will, matter. This book empowers readers with pride, joy, and comfort, reminding them of their roots and strengthening them for the days to come.
ISBN:“133857485X (hardcover)”, “9781338574852 (hardcover)” -
J EASY CHO
The ocean calls : a haenyeo mermaid story
Summary:Wanting to follow in the footsteps of her free-diving haenyeo grandmother, a young Korean girl dutifully consumes her grandmother’s strength-building abalone porridge and practices her breath control before suiting up and overcoming fears to make remarkable discoveries.
ISBN:1984814869, 9781984814869 -
J EASY CLARK-ROBINSON
Standing on her shoulders : a celebration of women
Summary:"A stunning love letter to the important women who shape us — from our own mothers and grandmothers to the legends who paved the way for girls and women everywhere"–,Includes a brief biography of each famous woman pictured and historical notes.
ISBN:“1338358006 : SAL”, “9781338358001 : SAL” -
J EASY COLBY
Crocodiles need kisses too
Summary:Illustrations and rhyming text inform the reader that, despite quills, claws, fangs, and more, animals–like children–all need love and affection.
ISBN:0451480074, 9780451480071 -
J EASY COLE
One little bag : an amazing journey
Summary:In pictures without words, the reader follows the journey of one brown paper bag from a tree in the forest through the years it is used by three generations of one family until eventually the old bag becomes the container in which a new tree is planted.
ISBN:1338359975, 9781338359978 -
J EASY COLLEEN
The bear’s garden
Summary:A little girl’s creativity, dedication, and imagination turn a vacant city lot into a beautiful community garden.
ISBN:“125031481X (hardcover)”, “9781250314819 (hardcover)” -
J EASY COPELAND
Bunheads
Summary:A young Misty Copeland discovers her love for dance through the ballet of Coppélia.
ISBN:0399547649, 9780399547645 -
J EASY COPP
Wherever I go
Summary:"Of all her friends, Abia has been at the Shimelba Refugee Camp the longest–seven years, four months, and sixteen days. Papa says that’s too long and they need a forever home. Until then, though, Abia has something important to do. Be a queen . . . And sometimes, when Papa talks hopefully of their future, forever home, Abia is a little nervous. Forever homes are in strange and faraway places–will she still be a queen?" — Adapted from Amazon.
ISBN:1534419195, 9781534419193 -
J EASY CORNWALL
Jabari tries
Summary:"Jabari is inventing a machine that will fly all the way across the yard! But making it go from CRASH to WHOOSH will take grit, patience, and maybe even a little help from his sister." — Amazon.com.
ISBN:1536207160, 9781536207163 -
J EASY COUSINS
Maisy’s Chinese New Year : A Maisy First Experiences Book.
Summary:Tomorrow is Chinese New Year, and Maisy’s friend Tiger is coming home for the occasion. Hooray! Tiger has brought some beautiful gifts, some with a special symbol that means good luck. Maisy has asked all her friends to her house to celebrate with a delicious feast, and Penguin and Ostrich are handing out lucky red packets with money inside. Now it’s time for Tiger to tell the story of Chinese New Year, while everyone stays up late for fireworks. But the best is to come on New Year’s Day, when Maisy and all her friends take part in a dragon dance! Vivid with red and gold, this First Experiences book, featuring a simple visual glossary of common Chinese New Year’s objects, will be a favorite of little ones new to the tradition as well as those for whom it’s a beloved event.
ISBN:1536215643, 9781536215649 -
J EASY CRONIN
Click, clack, good night
Summary:Farmer Brown puts the other animals to bed but gives up on Duck, who sets out to find just the right spot–and snack–to help him sleep.
ISBN:1534451080, 9781534451087 -
J EASY CROWTHER
Stories of the night
Summary:First, Little Bear hears the story of the Night Guardian, who lives in the woods and makes sure all animals go to bed. But who tells the Night Guardian when it’s bedtime? The second story is about the brave girl Zhara who seeks the forest’s most delicious blackberries. In the third we meet Bo, the little man with the big overcoat, who finds it hard to sleep. Finally, Little Bear falls asleep, and there in bed beside her are her new storybook friends.
ISBN:1776571975, 9781776571970 -
J EASY CUOMO
Katy didn’t
Summary:Being the new bug at school can be tough because the other bugs are sometimes not very welcoming–except Katydid who is kind and caring, and so a new friendship is formed.
ISBN:“144133453X : HRD”, “9781441334534 : HRD” -
J EASY DAHL
Madame Badobedah
Summary:Who is Madame Badobedah? Mabel sets out to prove that an eccentric new hotel guest is really a supervillain in this witty storybook about an intergenerational friendship. There’s a strange new guest at the Mermaid Hotel — a very old lady with a growly voice, bags stuffed with jewelry and coins and curiosities, and a beady-eyed pet tortoise. Mabel, whose parents run the hotel, is suspicious. Who is this Madame Badobedah (it rhymes with Oo la la ) who has come to stay indefinitely and never has any visitors? To find out, Mabel puts on her spy costume and observes the new guest. Conclusion? She must be a secret supervillain hiding out from the law. The grown-ups think Madame Badobedah is a bit rude — and sad — but when she invites dahlink Mabel for a cup of forbidden tea and a game of pirates, the two begin a series of imaginary adventures together, and Mabel realizes that first impressions can sometimes be very wrong. Conjuring two quirky heroines that young readers will love, Sophie Dahl adds her talented voice to a grand tradition of books that celebrate the alliance of the old and young in the face of humdrum adults, while Lauren O’Hara’s illustrations are as packed with intriguing details as Madame Badobedah’s suitcases.
ISBN:1536210226, 9781536210224 -
J EASY DEAN
Pete the Cat : crayons rock!
Summary:"Pete uses his groovy crayons to draw lots of things, and for the first time ever, he’s drawing his pals. But when Pete shows his artwork to his friends, they don’t react the way he expected them to. Will Pete put his favorite crayons down or find a way to turn it all around?"–Amazon.com.
ISBN:0062868551, 9780062868558 -
J EASY DENOS
Starcrossed
Summary:She was made of blood and bones, and he was made of space and stars. Back in a time when there were still students of the stars, there were two friends, Acamar and Eridani. Eridani was a star pupil studying the night skies, and Acamar . . . well, he was made of the stuff she studied. In a star-crossed twist of fate, these long-distance friends find they’ve wished themselves into unexpected new worlds. Filled with stardust and moonglow, this cosmic adventure shows us how even the most brilliant wishes can have a mind of their own, and that true friendship can endure, despite time and space.
ISBN:0358153956, 9780358153955 -
J EASY DERBY
Two many birds
Summary:"As birds line up to perch on a tree, a monitor shouts rules at them … Eventually, the tree fills to capactiy (100 birds), but what happens when two more are accidentally born among the branches?"–Provided by publisher.
ISBN:1250232546, 9781250232540 -
J EASY DETLEFSEN
On the go awesome
Summary:Watching or riding in a variety of vehicles is exciting, but operating each machine is awesome.
ISBN:1984852353, 9781984852359, 1984852345, 9781984852342, 9781984852366 -
J EASY DEWDNEY
Llama Llama loose tooth drama
Summary:"Llama Llama’s tooth is wiggling! Is it time for his first tooth to come out? He’s excited, but anxious. Who is this tooth fairy everyone talks about? Mama Llama reassures him; the tooth will come out when it’s good and ready. But no one is ready for what happens next … Suddenly, the tooth is GONE! Where did it go? And will the tooth fairy come at all, now?"–Amazon.
ISBN:0593206037, 9780593206034 -
J EASY DOCHERTY
Pirate Nell’s tale to tell : a storybook adventure
Summary:Nell’s excitement over becoming a pirate is tamped down by book-spurning Captain Gnash, but Nell’s almanac and knowledge save the day when the crew faces rough seas.
ISBN:1492698679, 9781492698678, 9781492698685 -
J EASY DONALDSON
Counting creatures
Summary:A gorgeous lift-the-flap counting game that matches animal parents to their offspring
ISBN:0593324536, 9780593324530 -
J EASY DUBUC
Your house, my house
Summary:"A glimpse into a day in the life of the different residents who live alongside one another in an apartment building at 3 Biscuit Street. Centring on the Bunny family, readers will also discover another 11 mini-narratives in the illustrations, where they’ll see what the apartment building’s other residents are up to on every floor, track the antics of passersby, and observe the Bird family in the neighbouring tree. This multilayered (and multilevel!) picture book humorously and heartwarmingly explores the concept of community."–
ISBN:1525304909, 9781525304903 -
J EASY ELLIS
In the half room
Summary:With inventive flair, Caldecott Honor winner Carson Ellis explores halves and wholes in an ingenious and thought-provoking picture book. Ink and gouache illustrations featuring wry detail and velvety textures conjure a dreamlike mood while leaving space for imagining.
ISBN:“1536214566 (hardcover)”, “9781536214567 (hardcover)” -
J EASY ELYA
The three billy goats buenos
Summary:"A rhyming twist on the classic tale in which the goats help fix what is making the troll so grumpy in order to cross the bridge. Incorporates Spanish words and includes a glossary"–
ISBN:0399547398, 9780399547393 -
J EASY EVANS
ABC animals
Summary:Christopher Evans’ striking digital woodcut images (they are NOT photographs), paired with this book’s sleek design, will delight and entrance readers young and old alike!
ISBN:1441334637, 9781441334633 -
J EASY FARINA
This is the path the wolf took
Summary:"The stories Gabe ‘reads’ to his little sister start out sounding familiar–a red-caped girl on her way to Grandma’s house meets a wolf in the woods–but then, just in the nick of time, Sir Gabriel swoops in to save the day. His sister points out that’s not how the story is supposed to go. The boy says his way is better: ‘Nothing bad happens in my story.’ But when his sister stops listening, the boy realizes he needs to reconsider. Are his stories boring? Why does it seem like there’s always something missing?"–
ISBN:“1525301535 : HRD”, “9781525301537 : HRD” -
J EASY FERRY
Swashby and the sea
Summary:No-nonsense Captain Swashby is used to the sea meeting all of his needs and when, after his retirement, new neighbors disturb his solitary life, the sea helps in just the right way.
ISBN:“0544707370 (hardcover picture book)”, “9780544707375 (hardcover picture book)” -
J EASY FERRY
The bold, brave bunny
Summary:Teetu the bunny writes a book during a much-needed break from his crowded burrow but before long, he is lost, hungry, and lonely.
ISBN:“0062850318 (hardcover)”, “9780062850317 (hardcover)” -
J EASY FLETT
Birdsong
Summary:When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett’s textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships and shared passions.
ISBN:1771644737, 9781771644730 -
J EASY FORTENBERRY
Pearl goes to preschool
Summary:"Pearl loves dance class, but when her mother suggests Pearl might like to go to preschool, she isn’t so sure….How could anything be more important than dancing?"–Page [4] of cover.
ISBN:1536207438, 9781536207439 -
J EASY FRAZEE
The farmer and the monkey
Summary:A nearly wordless picture book in which the farmer who returned the baby clown to the circus train is followed home by a playful circus monkey, leading to a wonderful new friendship.
ISBN:1534446192, 9781534446199, 9781534446205 -
J EASY GHOSH
The mountains of Mumbai
Summary:"Doma has come all the way from Ladakh to visit her friend Veda in Mumbai. While Doma loves the sights and sounds of the big city, she longs for the mountains of Ladakh. Imagine her surprise when Veda reveals that there are mountains in Mumbai too!"–
ISBN:8193654293, 9788193654293 -
J EASY GRAHAM
Ellie’s dragon
Summary:When Ellie is very small, she finds a tiny dragon just hatched from its egg. Ellie calls him Scratch, takes him home, and moves him into her dollhouse. Her mother can’t see Scratch, and her teacher doesn’t notice when Ellie takes Scratch to preschool, but her friends are amazed. But dragons get quite large as they grow. And Ellie is growing, too, moving from dollhouses to dance parties with friends, not noticing as Scratch’s form begins to fade a little. This book illustrates the joys of imagination and friendship – and captures the bittersweet nature of growing up.–adapted from jacket description.
ISBN:1536211133, 9781536211139 -
J EASY GRIMES
Southwest sunrise
Summary:Jayden expects to see nothing but brown his first morning in New Mexico, but after being surprised by colorful rocks, flowers, birds, and animals, he wonders if this place could become home.
ISBN:1547600829, 9781547600823, 9781547600847, 9781547600830 -
J EASY GRIMES
Off to see the sea
Summary:The faucet flows like a waterfall, the bathroom floor is a distant shore, toy boats sail against the waves. An imagination-fueled adventure on the high seas is just what it takes to get little one clean.
ISBN:1492638293, 9781492638292 -
J EASY HALE
Out the door
Summary:Follows a girl through her day in a busy city as she travels to school and back again.
ISBN:0823446441, 9780823446445 -
J EASY HALLINAN
My father and I : a picture book for dads and their loving children
Summary:Foster a loving relationship between father and child in this beautiful picture book! Through simple verse and bright illustrations, P.K. Hallinan illustrates the unconditional love that a father has for his child. Dads are more than parents, they can be friends too! They can spend quality time with you, play sports like tennis or catch, or simply be a role model. Fathers are there for their boys and girls no matter what, by teaching them lessons about hard work, responsibility, and growing up. There’s no true friend like a dad! Through the easy-to-read verses of this adorable illustrated book, your child will learn that their dad will always be their best friend. Whether you read it at bedtime or any point of the day, My Father and I is the perfect book for showing your child just how much you love them as they’re growing up.
ISBN:1510758194, 9781510758193, 9781510758209 -
J EASY HARE
Field trip to the ocean deep
Summary:In this wordless picture book, a student is accidentally left behind on a field trip to the ocean deep.
ISBN:0823446301, 9780823446308 -
J EASY HAUGHTON
Don’t worry, little crab
Summary:"Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny rock pool near the sea. Today they’re going for a dip in the big ocean. ‘This is going to be so great,’ says Little Crab, splish-splashing and squelch-squelching along, all the way to the very edge. Then comes a first glance down at the waves. WHOOSH! Maybe it’s better if they don’t go in? With vivid colors, bold shapes, and his trademark visual humor, Chris Haughton shows that sometimes a gentle ‘don’t worry, I’m here’ can keep tentative little crabs sidestepping ahead–and help them discover the brilliant worlds that await when they take the plunge." — Amazon.
ISBN:1536211192, 9781536211191 -
J EASY HENKES
A parade of elephants
Summary:Illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce such basic concepts as adjectives, adverbs, daytime, and nighttime as they follow five elephants marching from dawn to dusk.
ISBN:“0062668285 (lib. bdg.)”, “9780062668288 (lib. bdg.)”, “0062668277 (hardback)”, “9780062668271 (hardback)” -
J EASY HENRICHS
"No!" said Rabbit
Summary:Everyone triumphs in this hilarious, relatable picture book celebrating the everyday struggles of parents and children. Perfect for bedtime! Time to go inside now, said Mom. No! said Rabbit. I want to stay outside. Time for a bath now, said Mom. No No No No No! Rabbit is happy doing his own thing, and he doesn’t want to listen to anyone else. Or so he thinks. Then, Mom makes a suggestion he simply can’t resist! Debut author-illustrator Marjoke Henrichs delivers a laugh-out-loud tale with Rabbit embodying every strong-willed child. Adult readers will recognize and empathize with parenting moments throughout, and a warm and loving twist at the end celebrates the joy of coming together again after a very contrary day.
ISBN:1682632946, 9781682632949 -
J EASY HERMANN
The sand elephant
Summary:Paul has no one to play with. The sandpit is empty. Or is it? As he digs and pats the sand, a shape appears: an elephant. Curling up under the elephant’s warm, sandy trunk, Paul drifts off to sleep. But then something amazing happens. The sand elephant stands up, and lifts Paul onto its back! The sand elephant takes Paul to a wonderful land where incredible sand animals and their children are laughing and playing together. But what will happen when the wind starts to blow and the rain starts to fall? In this delightful celebration of the power of childhood imagination, Rinna Herman’s story combines with pictures full of vibrancy and charm by acclaimed illustrator Sanne Dufft. This gentle story reassures children that friends from our imagination stay with us forever, so we need never feel alone.
ISBN:1782506152, 9781782506157 -
J EASY HERRERA
Imagine
Summary:"When Juan Felipe Herrera was very young, he picked flowers, helped his mama feed the chickens, slept under the starry sky, and learned to say goodbye to his amiguitos each time his migrant family moved on. When he grew up, Juan Felipe Herrera became a poet. His breathtaking poem "Imagine" and Lauren Castillo’s evocative illustrations will speak to every reader and dreamer searching for this place in life."–Jacket.
ISBN:076369052X, 9780763690526 -
J EASY HESSELBERTH
Pitter pattern
Summary:Lu and her friends spot patterns in their daily activities, including patterns found in music, weather, time, play, shapes, nature, math, and language.
ISBN:“0062741233 (hardback)”, “9780062741233 (hardback)” -
J EASY HO
Eyes that kiss in the corners
Summary:A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes–and so much more–with her mother, her amah and her little sister.
ISBN:0062915622, 9780062915627 -
J EASY HOFFMANN
You are awesome!
Summary:There are so many ways for kids to be awesome. They can be smart, kind, bold, funny, and so many other things too! With sweet, simple text and bold illustrations, this book showcases just that notion, and delivers a powerful message directly to the reader: You can be anything you want to be! An inclusive and uplifting picture book that celebrates the potential in all of us.
ISBN:059320218X, 9780593202180 -
J EASY HOOD
Brenda is a sheep
Summary:"This story is a twist on the classic story of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Brenda, a wolf, is preparing a great sheep feast, but the sheep have a different menu up their wooly sleeves"–
ISBN:0593173805, 9780593173800, 9780593173817 -
J EASY HOPKINS
Construction people
Summary:Fourteen poems compiled by award-winning poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins introduce readers to the various construction people who collaborate to create a high-rise hotel building, from architect to crane operator to glaziers and more. How does an empty lot transform into a new hotel? This anthology begins with a busy construction site, and an architect’s (and her daughter’s) dreams drawn on blueprint paper. Next, workers with huge machines–backhoes, dump trucks, cement mixers, etc.–roll in. Poems full of noise and action describe every step of the construction process. From welders and carpenters building the skeleton of the building to plumbers and electricians making its insides work, this book celebrates people and equipment working together to build something magnificent.
ISBN:1684373611, 9781684373611 -
J EASY HORACEK
The last tiger
Summary:"The tiger is the most fearless animal in the jungle, but when hunters take him to a cage in the city he discovers there is something much more valuable than strength or power"–
ISBN:0802855520, 9780802855527 -
J EASY HUGHES
The girl and the dinosaur
Summary:Marianne has no friends until she unearths an entire dinosaur skeleton on the beach and wishes that it would come to life.
ISBN:1547603224, 9781547603220 -
J EASY HUNTER
Where’s baby?
Summary:"Papa Fox is looking for Baby Fox, who is just out of his sight … but not ours! An adorable, interactive read-aloud for fans of Are You My Mother. In this clever introduction to prepositions, a near-sighted Papa is looking for his baby. Is Baby up in the tree? Is Baby under the log? Is Baby around the corner? Where could Baby be? Readers will delight in spotting the little fox on every page as Papa wanders the forest, encountering other animals all along the way, but never quite able to spot his own baby. Anne Hunter’s delicate and lovely illustrations with their limited palette highlight the humor of this adorable hide-and-seek tale."–Provided by publisher.
ISBN:0735264988, 9780735264984 -
J EASY JANE
Heroes wear masks : Elmo’s super adventure
Summary:"Today is going to be a SUPER day! Elmo is heading to school, and he wants to be a school superhero! Young children will join Elmo as he gets ready like a hero and learns about wearing masks and washing hands. With the help of Elmo and his mommy, this all new story from world-renowned education brand Sesame Workshop will help children calm school anxiety and understand new and different routines they may experience."–Amazon.
ISBN:1728236606, 9781728236605, 1728236592, 9781728236599 -
J EASY JOHN
The couch potato
Summary:"The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside en he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs…"–Publisher’s description.
ISBN:0062954539, 9780062954534 -
J EASY JONES
Izzy Gizmo and the invention convention
Summary:Izzy Gizmo is invited to an inventing competition, where a greedy competitor forces her to improvise.
ISBN:1682631648, 9781682631645 -
J EASY KATZENBERGER
National regular average ordinary day
Summary:"Peter does not like being bored, so he comes up with a way to have some festive fun–he’ll celebrate a different holiday each day! He even rates them on a scale of one to ten. But when he wakes up one morning to discover there isn’t any holiday, he realizes he’ll have to take matters into his own hands and make up his own! That’s easier said than done, though, and nothing seems to go right–until Peter realizes that even a regular, average, ordinary day can be something worth celebrating"–
ISBN:“1524792403 : HRD”, “9781524792404 : HRD” -
J EASY KERBEL
Snow days
Summary:"Rhyming couplets celebrate the varied aspects of snow from a preschooler’s perspective. Mixed-media collage art shows small children engaging in a range of winter activities, including skating, throwing snowballs, and making snow angels. A final page shares age-appropriate information about snow."–
ISBN:1772781355, 9781772781359 -
J EASY KHAN
Like the moon loves the sky
Summary:Illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran celebrate a mother’s love and hopes for her child.
ISBN:1452180199, 9781452180199 -
J EASY KLEIN
A year of everyday wonders
Summary:Follows a young girl from the first wake-up of a new year, through many new experiences and 384 fights with her big brother, to the last bedtime stories in December.
ISBN:1419742086, 9781419742088 -
J EASY KRAMPIEN
Sunny
Summary:Most people would say there is nothing good about trudging to school on a rainy day. Most people would say that being carried away by the wind and dropped into the middle of a tumultuous sea is a very bad sort of situation. No, most people wouldn’t like that at all. But, Sunny isn’t most people. Sunny likes to look on the bright side. And when things get exceedingly bleak? Well, isn’t that what friends are for?
ISBN:125031660X, 9781250316608 -
J EASY KUGLER
Snail and Worm all day
Summary:Follows best friends Snail and Worm through three adventures involving how one defines a good day, an encounter with a dragon, and storytelling.
ISBN:“0358063647 (hardcover)”, “9780358063643 (hardcover)” -
J EASY KUNKEL
Digging for words : José Alberto Gutiérrez and the library he built
Summary:In Bogotá, Columbia, young José eagerly anticipates Saturday, when he can visit the library started by José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbage collector, and take a book home to enjoy all week. Includes note about Gutiérrez’s life and Bogotá.
ISBN:1984892649, 9781984892645, 1984892630, 9781984892638, 9781984892652 -
J EASY LAM
The paper boat
Summary:"Thao Lam’s family came to Canada as refugees during the Vietnam War. When Thao started thinking about how to tell this story, she couldn’t stop thinking about ants: small, seemingly insignificant creatures who are able to travel amazingly long distances overwater, work hard, and thrive on almost every continent on the planet. The Paper Boat starts with a story inspired by Thao’s mother’s life: a young girl watches as a bowl of sugar water is put out to attract (and get rid of) some pesky aunts. As the adults around her frantically make plans for escape, she dips her chopstick into the bowl to save the drowning insects. When the army arrives, the family must flee, and in the chaos, the girl and her mother become separated from the others, and get lost in the jungle. The mother gives the hungry girl a bun wrapped in paper, which she then folds into a paper boat. After they eat, the girl spots a trail of ants in the moonlight. They follow the insects to water and manage to meet up with the boat that will take them to safety. The story switches to the perspective of a family of ants who have boarded the paper boat. Their journey is full of peril. The sun is relentless, the ants are attacked by seagulls, they starve, a storm capsizes their boat, and many ants are lost. The survivors, however, cling to each other, creating a raft of their own bodies, eventually making it to shore. One ant ends up on a kitchen table, surrounded by food, much like the table from the first scene. But the family members around this table aren’t quite the same. The grandmother is no longer there, the little girl has grown, and she’s been joined by a baby sister. But they seem happy, and most importantly, they are safe. As the story ends, the reader zooms out to see that they are but one family in an apartment building full of families, in a busy city full of apartment buildings full of tiny, seemingly insignificant creatures, working hard and thriving. With this picture book, Thao is returning to an earlier format: the wordless picture book of sequential art. But she has pushed herself again with the artwork–and this story is a collage of simple shapes, clean geometry, and impressionistic washes of colour. Its simplicity belies its great depth of feeling. This is a heartfelt, one-of-a-kind book on every level."–
ISBN:1771473630, 9781771473637 -
J EASY LE
Lift
Summary:Young Iris loves elevators. She especially loves when her parents let her push the button. However, her relationship to elevators–and to her little brother–changes when he starts pushing the buttons.
ISBN:1368036929, 9781368036924 -
J EASY LEHRHAUPT
Sloth went
Summary:With encouragement from his mother and animal friends, a nervous young Sloth makes his first, dangerous climb down the tree to take care of important business. Includes facts about sloths and how they "poop."
ISBN:1547602457, 9781547602452 -
J EASY LO
After the snowfall
Summary:This is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces children to the wonder of nature in winter.
ISBN:“163076390X : HRD”, “9781630763909 : HRD” -
J EASY LOOMIS
Ohana means family
Summary:In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau.
ISBN:“0823443264 (hardcover)”, “9780823443260 (hardcover)” -
J EASY LOVE
Julián at the wedding
Summary:"Julián and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julián is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. It’s not long before Julián and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side. Jessica Love returns with a joyful story of friendship and individuality in this radiant follow-up to Julián Is a Mermaid."–Amazon.
ISBN:1536212385, 9781536212389 -
J EASY LYNCH
The haunted lake
Summary:Jacob and his father are the only people who fish Lake Spetzia, which was formed when the river was dammed and their town was flooded. The villagers say the lake is haunted, but Jacob and his father don’t want to leave, because Jacob’s mother is buried in the cemetery below the water. As Jacob grows up, a village girl named Ellen falls in love with him, and he with her. But before they are married, Jacob disappears–lured underwater by the ghosts who inhabit the sunken village. Years go by, with Jacob held captive by the watery spirits and Ellen never giving up hope that she will find him, until a fateful night when Jacob sees the light of Ellen’s boat floating above. Can he break free and reach the surface? Masterful illustrations alive with achingly expressive characters and eerie underwater light bring readers into acclaimed creator P.J. Lynch’s rich world of love, loss, and hope.
ISBN:1536200131, 9781536200133 -
J EASY MABRY
My mindful walk with Grandma
Summary:When a girl walks through the woods with her Grandma, she is so excited about their destination that she misses out on what is around her, but with Grandma’s help, she learns how to breathe, be peaceful, and find herself in nature.
ISBN:9780807570739, “0807570729 : SAL”, “9780807570722 : SAL” -
J EASY MACLACHLAN
Prairie days
Summary:Describes summer days growing up on the prairie.
ISBN:“9781442441927 (ebook)”, “9781442441910 (hardcover)” -
J EASY MAILLARD
Fry bread : a Native American family story
Summary:Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America’s 573 recognized tribes.
ISBN:1626727465, 9781626727465 -
J EASY MANN
The camping trip
Summary:Ernestine is beyond excited to go camping. She follows the packing list carefully (new sleeping bag! new flashlight! special trail mix made with Dad!) so she knows she is ready when the weekend arrives. But she quickly realizes that nothing could have prepared her for how hard it is to set up a tent, never mind fall asleep in it, or that swimming in a lake means that there will be fish – eep! Will Ernestine be able to enjoy the wilderness, or will it prove to be a bit too far out of her comfort zone?
ISBN:1536207365, 9781536207361 -
J EASY MARINO
We will live in this forest again
Summary:When a thriving forest is swallowed by wildfire, its residents brace themselves and look to new beginnings.
ISBN:0823446999, 9780823446995 -
J EASY MAYNOR
Helga makes a name for herself
Summary:A small but fierce Viking girl, along with her wolverine sidekick, is determined to become a warrior, just like her hero Ingrid the Axe.
ISBN:1328957837, 9781328957832 -
J EASY MCGINTY
A story for Small Bear
Summary:Small Bear’s mother promises stories before their winter slumber if Small Bear will help prepare with no dilly dallying, but the playful cub finds it hard to stick to her tasks.
ISBN:1984852280, 9781984852281, 1984852272, 9781984852274, 9781984852298 -
J EASY MCINERNY
The whole hole story
Summary:"Zia imagines what might happen if the hole in her pocket became big enough to fall right through"–
ISBN:0358128811, 9780358128816, 9780358129486 -
J EASY MCLAUGHLIN
While we can’t hug
Summary:"Hedgehog and tortoise are the best of friends. But they’re not allowed to hug. Luckily there are lots of other ways to show someone you love them" — Page [4] cover
ISBN:0571365604, 9780571365609, 0571365582, 9780571365586 -
J EASY MEISEL
You poop here
Summary:In this introduction to potty training, animals demonstrate where they poop. Includes facts about animal feces.
ISBN:0823446018, 9780823446018 -
J EASY MILLER
My brother the duck
Summary:Stella Wells, fledgling scientist, has a new baby brother, Drake, and she is seriously considering the possibility that he is a duck–but further research is required to test that hypothesis.
ISBN:1452142831, 9781452142838 -
J EASY MIYAKOSHI
I dream of a journey
Summary:"Day in and day out, an innkeeper graciously tends to the guests at his little hotel, but finds himself daydreaming of what it would be like to travel to new and wonderful places!"–
ISBN:152530478X, 9781525304781 -
J EASY MONTGOMERY
Becoming a good creature
Summary:"A luxe, full color picture book adaptation of Sy Montgomery and Rebecca Green’s New York Times bestselling How to Be a Good Creature"–
ISBN:0358252105, 9780358252108 -
J EASY MUHAMMAD
The proudest blue : a story of hijab and family
Summary:Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school.
ISBN:“0316519006 (hardcover)”, “9780316519007 (hardcover)” -
J EASY NAINY
Sadiq wants to stitch
Summary:Sadiq loves stitching colorful patterns on rugs. However, his Ammi reminds him that boys in his community don’t stitch, they tend to the livestock. But Sadiq is determined to pursue his passion. This winsome tale that defies gender norms and talks about a fading shepherd craft of Kashmir, is written by Mamta Nainy, and illustrated through watercolor vistas by renowned artist Niloufer Wadia.
ISBN:“8193388917 (hardcover)”, “9788193388914 (hardcover)” -
J EASY OSWALD
Hike
Summary:A father and child head out on a hike, keeping a cherished family tradition alive.
ISBN:153620157X, 9781536201574 -
J EASY PAPP
Madeline Finn and the therapy dog
Summary:Madeline Finn hopes Star can become a therapy dog. But first he needs to pass his test. They have been practicing all the skills he needs to master. They practice meeting people. They practice sitting still when a bike goes by. They even practice meeting other dogs. Now they are off to Walker Oaks, a retirement community where Star will take his tests. They face a variety of challenges and meet several new friends. But Madeline Finn can’t stop thinking about an elderly man in a wheelchair, who never smiles. Is there something she and Star can do to help Mr. Humphrey?
ISBN:1682631494, 9781682631492 -
J EASY PARR
The spring book
Summary:"Celebrate all the joys and wonders that the Spring season brings including holidays, spring cleaning, allergies, and the Earth"–
ISBN:0316427934, 9780316427937, 9780316459280, 9780316427913 -
J EASY PHELAN
Turtle walk
Summary:"A family of turtles goes for a long, long walk that has an unexpected and very fun ending"–
ISBN:0062934139, 9780062934130 -
J EASY PILUTTI
Ten steps to flying like a superhero
Summary:Lava Boy and Star Girl provide instructions for, and assistance to, their superhero toys as action-figure Captain Magma tries to learn to fly.
ISBN:“1627796509 : SAL”, “9781627796507 : SAL” -
J EASY PINKNEY
The little mermaid
Summary:"In this reinvention of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, a little mermaid trades her voice for legs and makes a new friend on land, but must return to the sea to save her family"–
ISBN:“0316440310 (hardcover)”, “9780316440318 (hardcover)” -
J EASY RAHMAN
The library bus
Summary:"Five-year-old Pari accompanies her mother on her library bus rounds for the first time, stopping at a village and a refugee camp so that girls there can exchange books and have a lesson in English. Talking with her mother as they drive, Pari learns that she is lucky that she can attend school the next year. Pari’s mother had to learn in secret when it was forbidden to teach girls to read, and the young women the bus visits weekly have no other access to education. Inspired by the first library bus to operate in Kabul, Afghanistan."–
ISBN:1772781010, 9781772781014 -
J EASY RAMADAN
Salma the Syrian chef
Summary:"Newcomer Salma and friends cook up a heartwarming dish to cheer up Mama. All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn’t know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where to find the right spices! Luckily, the staff and other newcomers at the Welcome Center are happy to lend a hand–and a sprinkle of sumac. With creativity, determination, and charm, Salma brings her new friends together to show Mama that even though things aren’t perfect, there is cause for hope and celebration. Syrian culture is beautifully represented through the meal Salma prepares and Anna Bron’s vibrant illustrations, while the diverse cast of characters speaks to the power of cultivating community in challenging circumstances."–
ISBN:177321375X, 9781773213750 -
J EASY RAUL
¡Vamos! Let’s go eat!
Summary:Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabé, his dog, gather tacos, frutas picadas, cuernos, and more and deliver them to los luchadores preparing for Lucha Libre 5000.
ISBN:“1328557049 (paper over board)”, “9781328557049 (paper over board)” -
J EASY REX
Facts vs. opinions vs. robots
Summary:"Robots try to figure out the difference between facts and opinions"–
ISBN:1984816268, 9781984816269 -
J EASY RICHARDSON
Little dandelion seeds the world
Summary:"Dandelions thrive on all seven continents. The blooms are among the most resilient and adaptable in the world. Learn how the crafty plant travels on the wind and hitches rides in all manner of ways in order to spread far and wide. Includes a map and backmatter on dandelions"–
ISBN:“1534110534 : SAL”, “9781534110533 : SAL” -
J EASY RINKER
Construction site mission : demolition!
Summary:In rhyming text, the vehicles of the construction crew set to work demolishing an old rickety building–the necessary first step to building something new.
ISBN:“1452182574 (alk. paper)”, “9781452182575 (alk. paper)” -
J EASY ROTHMAN
Attack of the Underwear Dragon
Summary:When a dragon wearing very large underwear threatens the kingdom the Knights of the Round Table run away, leaving Sir Percival’s young assistant, Cole, to face the beast.
ISBN:9780593119914, 9780593119907, 9780593119891 -
J EASY SCHMIDT
A long road on a short day
Summary:On a short winter day, Samuel and his father enter into a series of trades with neighbors and strangers until they come home with a brown-eyed milk cow for Mama.
ISBN:0544888367, 9780544888364, 9780358378570 -
J EASY SCOTT
I talk like a river
Summary:When a child has a "bad speech day" at school, his father gives him a new perspective on his stuttering.
ISBN:0823445593, 9780823445592 -
J EASY SEEGER
Blue
Summary:Illustrations and simple, rhyming text celebrate the many shades of blue seen during the relationship of a boy and his dog as the boy grows from a baby to an adult.
ISBN:“1626720665 (hardcover)”, “9781626720664 (hardcover)” -
J EASY SEUSS
Dr. Seuss’s horse museum
Summary:"A book about looking at and thinking about Art, based on an unfinished manuscript and sketches by Dr. Seuss that was discovered twenty-one years after his death"–
ISBN:0399559132, 9780399559136, 0399559124, 9780399559129 -
J EASY SEUSS
Horton hears a Who!
Summary:A city of Whos on a speck of dust are threatened with destruction until the smallest Who of all helps convince Horton’s friends that Whos really exist.
ISBN:“0593303415 : HRD”, “9780593303412 : HRD” -
J EASY SILVER
Head, shoulders, knees and toes
Summary:"Develop healthy habits for growing bodies and minds with a fresh twist on a classic movement singalong. Follow a family through a day from home to school in their diverse community as they engage in healthy habits from good hygiene to reading. Includes educational endnotes about each health topic as well as audio and animation"–
ISBN:1646860691, 9781646860692, 1646860683, 9781646860685, 9781646860852 -
J EASY SIMA
Jules vs. the ocean
Summary:Determined to build "the biggest, fanciest, most excellent sandcastle" to impress her sister, Jules is foiled again and again by the ocean.
ISBN:9781534441699, 9781534441682 -
J EASY SOLIS
The staring contest
Summary:Nicholas Solis has devised a way to put one of the most universally-loved kid games into a book–The Staring Contest! These self-proclaimed staring-master eyes dare the readers to enter into a staring contest–and you better watch out! Because they can stare . . . all . . . day . . . long. Even if you blow on them, they won’t blink. Go ahead. Try it!
ISBN:1441335064, 9781441335067 -
J EASY SONENSHINE
The nest that wren built
Summary:"In the rhyming style of "The House That Jack Built," this poem about the care and specificity that Carolina wrens put into building a nest is at once tender and true to life. Papa and Mama Wren gather treasures of the forest, from soft moss for a lining to snakeskin for warding off predators. Randi Sonenshine’s lilting stanzas, woven with accurate and unexpected details about Carolina wrens, and Anne Hunter’s gentle, inviting illustrations reveal the mysterious lives of these birds and impart an appreciation for the wonder of the life cycles around us. Back matter includes a glossary and additional interesting facts about wrens. Nature lovers and poetry fans alike will be drawn to this lyrical picture book depicting how Carolina wrens build a nest for their young."–
ISBN:1536201537, 9781536201536 -
J EASY SPRINGSTUBB
Khalil and Mr. Hagerty and the backyard treasures
Summary:Khalil lives in the upstairs apartment with his family, which is big and busy and noisy. Downstairs lives Mr. Hagerty, who is quiet. Khalil and Mr. Hagerty don’t appear to have a lot in common, but hot summer days have a way of bringing people together. As Khalil looks for buried treasure in the yard, Mr. Hagerty tends to his garden. Both help each other navigate language — whether it be learning new words or remembering those seemingly forgotten. Before long, an unlikely friendship is born, full of treasure, thoughtfulness, and chocolate cake.
ISBN:1536203068, 9781536203066 -
J EASY STEIN
The invisible alphabet
Summary:Illustrations and simple text for each letter of the alphabet represent invisible items, some that are gone and some that have not arrived, such as a bus that has been delayed–or missed.
ISBN:0593222776, 9780593222775, 9780593223543 -
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J EASY SULLIVAN
Mommy sayang
Summary:Aleeya, concerned when her beloved mother becomes sick, remembers and returns the promise Mommy has made to her–that she will always be by her side.
ISBN:1368015905, 9781368015905 -
J EASY TABOR
Snail crossing
Summary:Determined to make his way to a plump, crisp cabbage across the road, Snail risks speeding cars and hungry crows during a long and slow journey, before getting lost while helping a crew of ants escape a rainstorm.
ISBN:006287800X, 9780062878007 -
J EASY TALLEC
It’s my tree
Summary:Wanting to keep everyone in the forest away from a favorite tree full of delicious pinecones, a squirrel considers building a long, high wall to keep other animals out before wondering if even better trees will be blocked on the other side.
ISBN:“1525305476 : HRD”, “9781525305474 : HRD” -
J EASY TAMAKI
Our little kitchen
Summary:"A crew of resourceful neighbors comes together to prepare a meal for their community. Includes a recipe and an author’s note about the volunteering experience that inspired the book"–
ISBN:1419746561, 9781419746567, 1419746553, 9781419746550 -
J EASY THEULE
A way with wild things
Summary:Poppy Ann Fields loves bugs and feels more comfortable outdoors than with other people until a special bug lands on Grandma Phyllis’s birthday cake. Includes a glossary of insects.
ISBN:1681190397, 9781681190396 -
J EASY THOMAS
The chicken who couldn’t
Summary:"Chicken has fallen out of Farmer’s truck! He can’t possibly get himself all the way home…can he?"–
ISBN:1416996990, 9781416996996 -
J EASY THOMAS
Swift Fox all along
Summary:"What does it mean to be Mi’kmaq? And if Swift Fox can’t find the answer, will she ever feel like part of her family? When Swift Fox’s father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, her belly is already full of butterflies. And when he tells her that today is the day that she’ll learn how to be Mi’kmaq, the butterflies grow even bigger. Though her father reassures her that Mi’kmaq is who she is from her eyes to her toes, Swift Fox doesn’t understand what that means. Her family welcomes her with smiles and hugs, but when it’s time to smudge and everyone else knows how, Swift Fox feels even more like she doesn’t belong. Then she meets her cousin Sully and realizes that she’s not the only one who’s unsure–and she may even be the one to teach him something about what being Mi’kmaq means. Based on the author’s own experience, with striking illustrations by Maya McKibbin, A Long Way to a New Place is a poignant story about identity and belonging that is at once personal and universally resonant."–
ISBN:1773214489, 9781773214481 -
J EASY UMRIGAR
Sugar in milk
Summary:When I first came to this country, I felt so alone. A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle in a new country that is unfamiliar to her. She struggles with loneliness, with a fierce longing for the culture and familiarity of home, until one day, her aunt takes her on a walk. As the duo strolls through their city park, the girl’s aunt begins to tell her an old myth, and a story within the story begins. A long time ago, a group of refugees arrived on a foreign shore. The local king met them, determined to refuse their request for refuge. But there was a language barrier, so the king filled a glass with milk and pointed to it as a way of saying that the land was full and couldn’t accommodate the strangers. Then, the leader of the refugees dissolved sugar in the glass of milk. His message was clear: Like sugar in milk, our presence in your country will sweeten your lives. The king embraced the refugee, welcoming him and his people. The folktale depicted in this book was a part of author Thrity Umrigar’s Zoroastrian upbringing as a Parsi child in India, but resonates for children of all backgrounds, especially those coming to a new homeland.
ISBN:“0762495197 (hbk.) :”, “9780762495191 (hbk.) :” -
J EASY VARON
My pencil and me
Summary:"Sara loves to draw and tell stories, but sometimes it can be difficult to get started. What if she doesn’t have any good ideas or her drawings turn out terrible?! Lucky for Sara, she has a friend who is always by her side–her pencil. With a little help from Pencil, Sara learns it’s okay if her story isn’t perfect, as long as she’s using her imagination and having fun."–Amazon.
ISBN:1596435895, 9781596435896 -
J EASY VESCIO
Under the same sky
Summary:Two children on opposite sides of the world crave friendship. Is it possible to be friends across the miles?
ISBN:1912858819, 9781912858811 -
J EASY WALKER
Nana Akua goes to school
Summary:Zura is worried about how her classmates will react to her Ghanaian Nana’s tattoos on Grandparents Day, but Nana finds a way to show how special and meaningful they are.
ISBN:9780525581154, 0525581146, 9780525581147, 0525581138, 9780525581130 -
J EASY WATANABE
Migrants
Summary:The migrants must leave the forest. Borders are crossed, sacrifices made, loved ones are lost. It takes such courage to reach the end. At last the journey is over and the migrants arrive. This is the new place. With forceful simplicity, Migrants narrates the journey of a group of animals leaving a leafless forest
ISBN:1776573137, 9781776573134 -
J EASY WATKINS
Mabel
Summary:"A picture book about a mermaid named Mabel, who unlike the rest of her family does not have a moustache, and the seven-armed octopus who becomes her friend and helps her see that she is just right the way she is"–
ISBN:1452155275, 9781452155272 -
J EASY WILLIAMSON
Elevator Bird
Summary:A quirky celebration of teamwork and kindness depicts a hardworking Elevator Bird who helps the guests at an animal hotel with their many needs, before his friend organizes a plan to make Elevator Bird’s own wish come true.
ISBN:“0525648828 : LIB”, “9780525648826 : LIB” -
J EASY WISNIEWSKI
My bison
Summary:"A little girl becomes friends with a bison. Each winter they meet, sit by the fire, and share stories, or just enjoy the silence. Their bond deepens as they grow older and the years pass. What happens when one winter her bison doesn’t return?"– jacket.
ISBN:1616898860, 9781616898861 -
J EASY WOODRUFF
Once upon a winter day
Summary:"Milo’s mother is too busy to read him a story so she sends him outside to play in the snow where he discovers a story of his own"–
ISBN:0823440990, 9780823440993, 9780823444045 -
J EASY YAMADA
Trying
Summary:How will you know what’s possible if you don’t try? This is a story for anyone who has ever felt like a beginner, or had doubts, or worried they weren’t good enough. It’s a story for those who have experienced the pain of trying something new and not having it turn out as they had hoped. So, in many ways, it is a story for every one of us. Because at some point in our lives, we will all fail. Failure can be disappointing, and even heartbreaking, but the story doesn’t end there. Because failure has so much to offer. It’s a necessary step to learning, to growing, to getting better. It can show us how badly we want something–and how hard we are willing to get it. It challenges us to be brave, to take heart, and to try again. And yes, there will be times when you’ll question yourself. You may want to give up. But if you believe–if you practice and press on–you can do amazing things.
ISBN:1970147288, 9781970147285 -
J EASY YAMASAKI
Everything Naomi loved
Summary:Naomi has always loved her vibrant neighborhood but things are changing quickly so, inspired by Mr. Ray, she paints murals to preserve her favorite memories.
ISBN:1324004916, 9781324004912, 9781324004929 -
J EASY YANG
A map into the world
Summary:Paj Ntaub, a young Hmong American girl, spends a busy year with her family in their new home, and seeks a way to share the beauty of the world with a grieving neighbor.
ISBN:1541538366, 9781541538368, 9781541561045 -
J EASY YANG
The most beautiful thing
Summary:"Drawn from Kao Kalia Yang’s childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this heartfelt picture book offers a window into the life of a family with little money and a great deal of love"–
ISBN:1541561910, 9781541561915 -
J EASY YOLEN
How do dinosaurs show good manners?
Summary:In rhyming text, naughty dinosaurs learn the importance of having good manners, saying "please" and "thank you," and never, ever making a mess.
ISBN:1338363344, 9781338363340 -
J EASY ZIMMERMAN
Bulldozer friends
Summary:Best friends Oliver and Annie love to play with the toy trucks at school; Oliver is particularly fond of the bulldozer–he calls himself the bulldozer man.
ISBN:1250304032, 9781250304032 -
J GRAPHIC CHU
Sea Sirens : a trot & Cap’n Bill adeventure
Summary:"Trot, a Vietnamese American surfer girl, and Cap’n Bill, her cranky one-eyed cat, catch too big a wave and wipe out, sucked down into a magical underwater kingdom where an ancient deep-sea battle rages"–
ISBN:“0451480171 (trade paperback)”, “9780451480170 (trade paperback)”, “0451480163 (hardback)”, “9780451480163 (hardback)”