Synopsis: "Breathtaking." Kids' Book Review *Indie Award- Winner Children's 2014* *Prime Minister's Literary Awards- Shortlisted Children's Fiction 2014* *CBCA Book of the Year Awards- Shortlisted Early Childhood 2014* *Australian Book Industry Award- Shortlisted Book of the Year for Younger Children 2014* *Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards- Shortlisted 0-3 Years 2014* May you, my baby, sleep softly at night, and when dawn lights the…

Synopsis: It's Halloween, but Mary Ann and Louie can't seem to scare Grandpa, no matterhow they try. I don't get very scred anymore, he explaings, not since thatterrible Halloween night. And as the children sit spellbound, Grandpa beginsto tell them the story of how, when he was a child....Full-color pictures.

Synopsis: It's April 22, and Lion and his friends want to plant trees, recycle bottles, and have fun on Earth Day. But not Monkey. He wants to celebrate his birthday. Can he convince the other animals that it really is his birthday? Violet Kim's humorous artwork, rendered in paper, photographs, and colored pencil, highlight the sunny, friendly world of the animals.

Synopsis: Everybody celebrates New Year's Day - the beginning of a brand new year! From New Year's Eve to New Year's Day, people around the world have different customs to welcome in the new year. Learn the history of New Year's Day, and read about the fireworks, resolutions, and parades that make it so much fun!

Synopsis: Grandma Poss uses her best bush magic to make Hush invisible. But when Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums must make their way across Australia to find the magic food that will make Hush visible once more. "Another treat from Mem Fox that is sure to be treasured. The whimsical illustrations are a wonderful complement."--"Children's Book Review Service"

Synopsis: "...this tale of doughnut perfidy takes the cake." - The New York Times The sheriff and his deputy dog have been charged with a mission: to bring a dozen donuts home safely. All seems to be going well until the young sheriff peeks inside the box to check on the tasty treats. They're practically calling his name, and in the blink of an eye (and with just a few nibbles), a donut disappears! Wherever could that missing donut be? Luckily, this is…

Synopsis: Hanukkah in Alaska is unlike anywhere else. Snow piles up over the windows. Daylight is only five hours long. And one girl finds a moose camped out in her backyard, right near her favorite blue swing. She tries everything to lure it away: apples, carrots, even cookies. But it just keeps eating more tree! It's not until the last night of Hanukkah that a familiar Jewish holiday tradition provides the perfect-and surprising-solution.

Synopsis: If you ran for president, you would have to do a lot of hard work. You would study the nation's problems, tell the American people about your platform, select a running mate, and debate your opponents on live television.

Synopsis: Benedict has a pretty sweet life for a bear. Every morning the bees leave a jar of honey on his doorstep, and every day he has honey for breakfast and honey in his tea. It’s an important part of his day. But all that changes when the bees go on strike. Now it’s up to Benedict to listen to the bees, and he realizes there’s a lot more he could be doing to help them. So he fixes up the hive and learns to be a better beekeeper. Will the bees be…

Synopsis: In this multicultural New Years story, Shant Keys learns about Chinese New Year and Diwali, as well as how January 1st is celebrated in other countries. The author includes additional pages of information about diverse New Years traditions and special foods. Full color.

Synopsis: WSRA Children's Literature: Picture This 2021 Recommendation List The festival of lights is here--time to celebrate the New Year! Diwali has arrived! Rangoli art decorates the floor, and strings of flowers hang around the doors. Now it's time to ring the bells, light the lamps, and welcome the New Year with family and friends. A sweet introduction to the Hindu festival of lights.

Synopsis: Daddy Wes helps his children hear the rhythm of the earth. And with the rhythm begins a story of the "drum," the pulse which has moved through the African people and through time and place.

Synopsis: Leon the chameleon is missing! But ace detective Private I. Guana is on the case.

Synopsis: Much has been written about war and remembrance, but very little of it has been for young children. As questions come from a young grandchild, his grandpa talks about how, as a very young man, he was as proud as a peacock in uniform, busy as a beaver on his Atlantic crossing, and brave as a lion charging into battle. Soon, the old man’s room is filled with an imaginary menagerie as the child thinks about different aspects of wartime. But as he…

Synopsis: Featuring a profound anti-war message, this moving and poetic meditation on the big questions in the tradition of The Little Prince is now available in the author's original edition for older readers There's a war on. We see something that looks like a desert. There are two holes. In the two holes are two soldiers. THEY ARE ENEMIES. So begins this extraordinary, highly contemporary picture book. Inspired by historical events, it speaks to…

Synopsis: This charming story presents a new way for young children to understand how to creatively embrace who they are, no matter what others think. Carla's lunch box is filled with odd delights like the Olive, Pickle and Green Bean Sandwich, the Banana-Cottage-Cheese Delight, and the unforgettable Chopped Liver, Potato Chips, and Cucumber Combo. To Carla, they are delicious and creative lunches, but her teasing classmates are unconvinced and abandon…

Synopsis: The gorgeous reimagining of the classic Christmas tale with Rachel Isadora's signature twist! Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora sets her colorful, unique version of this well-known Christmas poem in Africa, capturing the anticipation and excitement of the holiday in her stunning collages. Children will pore over the enchanting artwork--brimming with special touches like traditional African toys and a Santa who sports dreadlocks--as they…

Synopsis: In this holiday companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning No, David! by bestselling picture book creator David Shannon, David turns Christmas traditions upside down with laugh-out-loud humor!David is excited for Christmas and is trying to be on his best behavior! But from trying to peek at hidden gift packages and struggling to behave at the Christmas dinner party, it’s proving hard to stay out trouble. Through David’s mischievous antics and…

Synopsis: Hey there guys. Would you like a banana?What's wrong with you. Brian? You're a piranha.Brian loves bananas. Trouble is, Brian's a piranha. And his friends aren't happy about his fondness for fruit! From the best-selling author of PIG THE PUG and THELMA THE UNICORN comes one of the funniest and cheekiest books you'll ever read.

Synopsis: A fantastic addition to the popular Beginners series, providing an informative introduction to the fascinating world of earthquakes for young readers. What causes earthquakes? What do they feel like? What are tsunamis and why do they happen? An informative introduction to earthquakes and their effects for young readers. Features information on real-life earthquakes, accompanied by striking colour photographs and vivid illustrations. Developed…