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!
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
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
Sweethearts of Rhythm
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
The Moon Over Star
Little Red Riding Hood
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
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
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Hanukkah with Light, Latkes, & Dreidels
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Christmas with Carols, Presents & Peace
High Hopes: A Photobiography of John F. Kennedy
Fun Dog, Sun Dog
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Cool Dog, School Dog
Babies: All You Need to Know
Jasper Dash and the Flame-Pits of Delaware
The Game of Sunken Places
Princess Academy
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.