New Titles

I know how to draw an owl

Hippely, Hilary Horder


Junior Library Guild. A homeless girl, who lives in a car with her mother, draws a lifelike portrait of an owl based on firsthand experience.
Date Published:2024

Because

Willems, Mo,


Booklist starred, December2018. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), January2019. Kirkus Review, January2019. Library Media Connection starred, May2019. Pub Weekly, November2018. School Library Journal, March2019. A series of events, some seemingly very insignificant, lead to a young girl attending a life-changing concert.
Date Published:2019

How to help a friend

Newson, Karl,


School library journal, September 2022. It's normal to feel sad sometimes, but our friends can be the best antidote. Heartwarming illustrations present the perfect example of how being a good friend means learning how to support and listen to those we care about most.
Date Published:2022

I am more than

James, LeBron,


"James motivates readers to remember they can accomplish their goals when they believe in themselves. Written in fun rhyming verse and illustrated by award-winning and bestselling artist Niana Mata, this book will help little dreamers dream big"--.
Date Published:2024

How does a seed sprout : life cycles with the very hungry caterpillar

Carle, Eric,


Cover title. On board pages. "In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a seed into a tree. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

How does an egg hatch : life cycles with the very hungry caterpillar

Carle, Eric,


Cover title. On board pages. "In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of an egg into a chick"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

My olive tree

Elbayya, Hazar,


Junior Library Guild. "A girl's grandpa and her neighbors help her grow an olive tree in a war-torn land"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Abuela's library

Norman, Lissette,


School Library Journal, May 2024. "Alfonso and Abuela love to spend Saturday afternoons finding books at the library and reading them together beneath their favorite oak tree. But when their beloved tree is cut down, can Alfonso transform the stump into something magical for their whole community--their very own neighborhood library?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Papilio

Clanton, Ben, 1988-


Junior Library Guild. "Told in three parts, Papilio transforms from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

I am courage : a book of resilience

Verde, Susan,


School Library Journal, October2021. "Celebrates everyday courage, including believing in ourselves, speaking out, trying new things, asking for help, and getting back up no matter how many times we may fall. Includes information on how to let go of fear by practicing yoga poses and mindful breathing exercises"--OCLC.
Date Published:2021

Layla's happiness

Tallie, Mariahadessa Ekere, 1973-,


School Library Journal starred, December2019. "Seven-year-old Layla divulges many things that make her happy, especially her family and their community garden"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

The last stand

Eady, Antwan,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, A young Black boy helps his grandfather harvest and sell produce each week at his farm stand. But Papa is getting older and when one day he is too tired to go to the market, his grandson and the community rally around to support him.
Date Published:2024

Desert song

Kemp, Laekan Zea,


"This book is being published simultaneously in Spanish as Canción del desierto"-Copyright page. Booklist, June 2024. Horn Book Starred, May 2024. Kirkus Starred, April 2024. Pub Weekly, March 2024. School Library Journal, July 2024. "A family sings and plays music on a desert evening, in harmony with the nearby wildlife and the ancestors above"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Simone

Nguyen, Viet Thanh, 1971-


When a wildfire threatens Simone's home, she and Má must rush to take shelter. Guided by her own creativity, and buoyed by Má's memories of her childhood in Viêt Nam, Simone navigates her way through an all-too-common crisis. This powerful story, straddling two generations and two countries, shows how communities come together in tough times, and how the youngest can imagine the path to a better future.--Book jacket.
Date Published:2024

When a wildfire threatens Simone's home, she and Má must rush to take shelter. Guided by her own creativity, and buoyed by Má's memories of her childhood in Viêt Nam, Simone navigates her way through an all-too-common crisis. This powerful story, straddling two generations and two countries, shows how communities come together in tough times, and how the youngest can imagine the path to a better future.--Book jacket.

Date Published:2024

Go forth and tell : the life of Augusta Baker, librarian and master storyteller

McDaniel, Breanna J.,


Booklist starred, November 2023. Kirkus Starred, December 2023. Pub Weekly, November 2023. School Library Journal starred, March 2024. "A . . . picture book biography about librarian and storyteller Augusta Baker, the first Black coordinator of children's services at all branches of the New York Public library"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

How to eat a mango

Santos, Paola,


"Neal Porter Books." "This book is being published simultaneously in Spanish as CoÌmo se come un mango"--Copyright page. Booklist, July 2024. Horn Book, July 2024. Kirkus Starred, May 2024. Pub Weekly, June 2024. School Library Journal starred, June 2024. Carmencita does not like eating mangoes, but her grandmother shows her how to appreciate the fruit using the five senses.
Date Published:2024

Beyond infinity : exploring the secrets of the universe with the James Webb Space Telescope

Drimmer, Stephanie Warren,


Seeing into the past -- How did the Universe begin? -- What secrets hide in our solar system? -- How are stars born? -- Are we alone? "Have you ever wondered what the universe looked like billions of years ago, or asked yourself what might happen if galaxies collided? The James Webb Space Telescope gives us never-before-seen glimpses of the answers to these questions, showing us the birth and death of stars and galaxies, helping scientists find Earthlike planets, and even revealing asteroids closer to home. This book explains the amazing science of the James Webb Space Telescope in a fun and accessible way, helping kids understand the big questions the telescope will help us answer. In this book, you'll find tons of beautiful photographs taken by the telescope, all with kid-friendly captions. You'll learn how the telescope works and how it was built, hear stories about the team behind it and the science that made it possible, discover fun facts about the telescope, and meet real NASA scientists. Above all, you'll delve into the mysteries of the universe and find out just how much more there is to discover. Perfect for budding astronomers, this book is an ideal introduction to the out-of-this-world discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope, full of the mind-blowing images that have captured the imagination of millions!"--
Date Published:2024

Seeing into the past -- How did the Universe begin? -- What secrets hide in our solar system? -- How are stars born? -- Are we alone? "Have you ever wondered what the universe looked like billions of years ago, or asked yourself what might happen if galaxies collided? The James Webb Space Telescope gives us never-before-seen glimpses of the answers to these questions, showing us the birth and death of stars and galaxies, helping scientists find Earthlike planets, and even revealing asteroids closer to home. This book explains the amazing science of the James Webb Space Telescope in a fun and accessible way, helping kids understand the big questions the telescope will help us answer. In this book, you'll find tons of beautiful photographs taken by the telescope, all with kid-friendly captions. You'll learn how the telescope works and how it was built, hear stories about the team behind it and the science that made it possible, discover fun facts about the telescope, and meet real NASA scientists. Above all, you'll delve into the mysteries of the universe and find out just how much more there is to discover. Perfect for budding astronomers, this book is an ideal introduction to the out-of-this-world discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope, full of the mind-blowing images that have captured the imagination of millions!"--

Date Published:2024

Knight Owl and Early Bird

Denise, Christopher,


"Christy Ottaviano books." Horn Book, January 2025. Kirkus Starred, January 2025. "Owl becomes unlikely friends with Early Bird and together they save the kingdom, in this companion to the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor Award-winning runaway hit Knight Owl"--
Date Published:2024

Umami

Grant, Jacob, 1984-


Booklist, October 2024. Kirkus Review, September 2024. Pub Weekly, September 2024. "Umami is tired of eating cold fish. But fish is what the penguins eat. Fish for every meal and birthdays too. To find new exciting foods, Umami adventures across the sea and discovers flavors and spices that are inspiring! She has to share them. But will the other penguins share her love for these different foods?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Booklist, October 2024. Kirkus Review, September 2024. Pub Weekly, September 2024. "Umami is tired of eating cold fish. But fish is what the penguins eat. Fish for every meal and birthdays too. To find new exciting foods, Umami adventures across the sea and discovers flavors and spices that are inspiring! She has to share them. But will the other penguins share her love for these different foods?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

At our table

Hulse, Patrick,


"Gratitude, togetherness, and tradition are shared and celebrated at the dining tables of a diverse range of families and communities"--
Date Published:2024