![Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0786849584.jpg?itok=K20ctnCp)
When Billy Twitters refuses to change his slovenly habits, his parents bring in an immense blue whale which Billy must care for and transport everywhere. How he solves this problem makes a slightly surreal and slyly funny whale of a tale through understated humor in both text and illustration.
Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem
![Acorns Everywhere!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803732562.jpg?itok=hb6lyBFE)
A bug-eyed squirrel is obsessed with acorns. He gathers and hides them until he decides to eat them. Instead of finding his own acorns, he snitches other animals’ snacks — but all ends well for squirrel and the others. Readers will enjoy the repetition of words as they look for clues in the very funny, bold illustrations.
Acorns Everywhere!
![Crow Call](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545030358.jpg?itok=V0sl2k4Z)
Based in the author’s experiences of her father’s return from a war, this sophisticated, evocative story still resonates. Lizzie goes out with her dad to call crows, the pests that eat the family’s crops. Call them Lizzie does but her father decides not to shoot them. Atmospheric illustrations further distinguish this timeless story.
Crow Call
![Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters (Book 2)](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375857052.jpg?itok=UKRz7_j1)
The timid 2nd grader is back, this time fearful of an upcoming camping trip with his father. Alvin’s siblings try to help him but actually create a different sort of disaster. Readers will enjoy laughing along with these memorable characters.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters (Book 2)
![The Talking Eggs](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803706197.jpg?itok=HCrsKGPA)
The Talking Eggs
![Sweethearts of Rhythm](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803731876.jpg?itok=5NmOrKcF)
Sweethearts of Rhythm
![Rikki-Tikki-Tavi](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060587857.jpg?itok=uuJbiQM7)
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
![The Moon Over Star](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803731078.jpg?itok=6SqZoo32)
The Moon Over Star
![Little Red Riding Hood](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0316013552.jpg?itok=btQWlMCf)
Little Red Riding Hood
![The Lion and the Mouse](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0316013560.jpg?itok=U0z0Kcm3)
The well-known fable about how the smallest creature — a mouse — saves the majestic lion is a tale of kindness returned. Here it is effectively recast as a wordless story in a new setting. Stunning illustrations are expressive and emotive, evoking Africa’s Serengeti while retaining the tale’s power. (2010 Caldecott Medal Winner)
The Lion and the Mouse
![The All I'll Ever Want Christmas Doll](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375837590.jpg?itok=G_BdA3vU)
The All I’ll Ever Want Christmas Doll
![Duck for Turkey Day](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0807517348.jpg?itok=W5ym1QjX)
Tuyet is excited for Thanskgiving! She tells her mother that it is time to buy a turkey, but when she learns that her family will be having duck instead, Tuyet is very worried. It’s Turkey Day, not Duck Day! When it comes time to tell the class what she ate for Turkey Day, Tuyet is in for a special surprise. This heartwarming story is a beautiful reminder of the unique ways we each celebrate our own traditions.
Duck for Turkey Day
![Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Thanksgiving with Turkey, Family & Counting Blessings](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1426302924.jpg?itok=mR2MRJHK)
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Thanksgiving with Turkey, Family & Counting Blessings
![Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Hanukkah with Light, Latkes, & Dreidels](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1426302932.jpg?itok=7uUOsLX8)
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Hanukkah with Light, Latkes, & Dreidels
![Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Christmas with Carols, Presents & Peace](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1426301227.jpg?itok=O2sCQaqh)
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Christmas with Carols, Presents & Peace
![High Hopes: A Photobiography of John F. Kennedy](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0792261410.jpg?itok=7BG-NSNg)
High Hopes: A Photobiography of John F. Kennedy
![Fun Dog, Sun Dog](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0761451625.jpg?itok=UdXitEm1)
Fun Dog, Sun Dog
![From Caterpillar to Butterfly](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0064451291.jpg?itok=KfZAfdCA)
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
![Cool Dog, School Dog](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0761455612.jpg?itok=g_JMB2b5)
Cool Dog, School Dog
![Babies: All You Need to Know](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0792282051.jpg?itok=OUObNLYK)
Babies: All You Need to Know
![Jasper Dash and the Flame-Pits of Delaware](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416986391.jpg?itok=Uhb1ynx1)
Jasper Dash and the Flame-Pits of Delaware
![The Game of Sunken Places](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439416612.jpg?itok=U93SkPVy)
The Game of Sunken Places
![Princess Academy](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1599900734.jpg?itok=1ngxr-DR)
Princess Academy
![Rapunzel's Revenge](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1599902885.jpg?itok=ZQ-4viEl)
This re-telling of the familiar fairy tale is set in the Wild West and features a spunky heroine who partners with Jack (of the Beanstalk) to fight injustice.