Synopsis: This classic ballad is brought to life in a richly illustrated edition for the the whole family to share. Woody Guthrie's powerful lyrics and Kathy Jakobsen's detailed paintings invite readers on a journey across the country, creating an unforgettable portrait of our diverse land and the people who live it. 32 pp with 1 gatefold.

Synopsis: Sparkling as champagne and sweet as a French pastry confection, Diane Goode's new picture book treats readers to a tour of Paris as seen through the eyes of two ebullient children and their dog, Zaza. The children of Where's Our Mama are now on a search for the perfect birthday present for their mother. Full color.

Synopsis: Two dogs find one bone and have difficulty deciding which of them owns it. “Here is a perfect combination of rollicking story and pictures that have strength, life and humor in every line.”--The Horn Book

Synopsis: Maryellen takes a break from practicing for the big "Rock Around the Clock" holiday dance to go to the beach with her friend Davy. While playing in the waves, they find a barnacle-encrusted ring buried in the sand. They imagine that it's lost treasure from a sunken ship. But why do other people seem desperate to get the ring?

Synopsis: Maggi is an excellent adventurer, a pretty good songwriter, an aspiring scientist, and Milo's best friend. Milo is a Border Collie, and he's very smart.  When Maggi gets a book about frogs from her grandma, naturally, she decides to take Milo to find frogs the very next day.  But it turns out that catching frogs is hard work. Lucky for Maggi, Milo is there to help. And lucky for Milo, even though Maggi’s not the world’s best frog hunter, she’s…

Synopsis: Benjy, the family dog, attempts to do away with a visiting parrot that can bark better than he can

Synopsis: Illus. in full color. A boy and his dog listen to the world around them. "Illustrations are big and simple; the text is in verse form."--School Library Journal.

Synopsis: The red suitcase in which Babar has his crown is exchanged for one with a flute, and since he can't wear a flute, he and his family chase wildly across Paris after the man they think has the crown.

Synopsis: A fly is followed by a menagerie of characters in this humorous cumulative tale edited by Dr. Seuss. When a young boy sees a frantic fly buzzing past, he asks where the fly is headed—and with that, a chase begins. The fly and the frog, the cat and the dog, the pig and the cow, the fox and the hunter . . . who is causing all the fuss? A Fly Went By will have young readers buzzing with excitement! Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books…

Synopsis: Utilizing a host of exciting, full-color photographs, this preschool concept book allows young children to explore colors and various things where colors can be seen and compared. Reprint.

Synopsis: Illus. in full color. A parrot with a palette flies through this book, introducing colors and explaining how they can be mixed to form new ones.The flora and fauna are labeled by name as well as color.  

Synopsis: This is the hilarious follow-up to Caldecott Honor Book No, David . Winning the venerable award has clearly had no effect on David's behaviour as we follow him through an exuberant day of misbehaving at school. All ends happily however, with a turnaround in behaviour resulting in that most treasured of school awards: a gold star. An entertaining, laugh-out-loud romp from the beginning of class to the end of the day.

Synopsis: Alice has a nose for trouble, but luckily she's a fairy--a Temporary Fairy. She has a magic wand, fairy wings, and a blanket, all of which she uses to disappear, to fly, to transform her dad into a horse, and to turn his cookies into her own! There are still a few things Alice needs to learn to become a Permanent Fairy, like how to float her dog on the ceiling and make her clothes put themselves away, but she's working on it--sort of. Here's an…

Synopsis: The woodland animals were all getting ready for the winter. Geese flew south, rabbits and deer grew thick warm coats, and the raccoons and chipmunks lay down for a long winter nap. Come Christmastime, the wise owls were the first to see the rainbow around the moon. It was a sure sign that the big snow was on its way.

Synopsis: When the first flakes fell from the grey sky, the postman and the farmer and the policeman and his wife scurried about doing all the practical things grownups do when a snowstorm comes. But the children laughed and danced, and caught the lacy snowflakes on their tongues.All the wonder and delight a child feels in a snowfall is caught in the pages of this book -- the frost ferns on the window sill, the snow man in the yard and the mystery and…

Synopsis: From Emmy award-winning writer Kevin Shinick comes a lovable tale of Chewbacca the Wookiee and the pesky porgs of Ahch-To Island. Featuring adorable illustrations by artist Fiona Hsieh.

Synopsis: A biography of Cesar Chavez, from age ten when he and his family lived happily on their Arizona ranch, to age thirty-eight when he led a peaceful protest against California migrant workers' miserable working conditions.

Synopsis: This is the thrilling story of the hurricane that destroyed the wild herds of Assateague, and how strength and love helped rebuild them. A companion to Misty of Chincoteague, this beloved tale from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry is now available in a gorgeous hardcover gift edition. A raging storm slashes across Assateague and Chincoteague islands. Water is everywhere! The wild ponies and the people must battle for their lives. In…

Synopsis: "Cleaning the house when you can't see what you're doing can lead to all kinds of problems. When Mr. McCready tries to clean without his glasses, the house ends up more dusty than when he started"--Page 4 of cover