![Uncle Elephant](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0064441040.jpg?itok=3cfIHBsc)
Uncle Elephant takes care of his nephew until his parents who were lost at sea are found again. The elderly uncle and young boy share laughter and concern in this easy chapter book that leads to a satisfying conclusion in a perfect combination of pictures and story.
Uncle Elephant
![Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803724519.jpg?itok=NkJjYW2u)
One of the most well known of African American folktales are the Uncle Remus tales, originally written down by Joel Chandler Harris over a hundred years ago. This four-book series drops the heavy and difficult dialect of the original tales and adds contemporary language and references to Brer Rabbit’s fun.
Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales
![Under the Sunday Tree](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0064432572.jpg?itok=0kx3uo07)
Poetry and vibrant paintings in the primitive style by a recognized Bahamian artist create memorable portrayals in this unique collaboration of words and images.
Under the Sunday Tree
![Visiting Day](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0590400053.jpg?itok=XfUbZ7xP)
A girl and her grandmother prepare to visit the girl’s father by packing a big lunch then boarding a bus. The joyful reunion takes place in a prison, emphasizing the love between a father and his daughter. Notes from both the author and illustrator complete this book.
Visiting Day
![Wake-up Kisses](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/006623977X.jpg?itok=Ikc3jZgh)
Nocturnal animals wake up as everyone else goes to sleep. Illustrations show their nighttime activities illuminated by moonlight while the gently rhyming text creates a soothing rhythm. Filled with movement, all of which starts with wake-up kisses, this is a comfortable and comforting story to be shared at bedtime.
Wake-up Kisses
![Walter's Tail](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689809638.jpg?itok=C4559Z8o)
Mrs. Tully’s puppy, Walter, is friendly and happy. His wagging tail is fine while he’s small but when Walter grows into large dog, the folks in town dread seeing Mrs. Tully and Walter’s tail coming. Sad and despondent, Mrs. Tully and Walter talk a long walk out of town where Mrs. Tully slips into trouble and Walter’s tail becomes an asset. Line and wash illustrations effectively convey the mood and movement of this familiar and appealing story.
Walter’s Tail
![Warthogs in the Kitchen: A Sloppy Counting Book](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0786803991.jpg?itok=6v30yA8e)
As they make cupcakes, a group of messy warthogs count to ten then eat their work and end with zero. Energetic, cartoon-like illustrations and a lively, rhyming text result in a slapstick comedy that may inspire an attempt to try one of the recipes included.
Warthogs in the Kitchen: A Sloppy Counting Book
![What Mommies Do Best](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/068984865X.jpg?itok=G3ka9bbA)
What Mommies Do Best
![What Time Is It?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375813624.jpg?itok=ccOFvBJ0)
What Time Is It?
![When the Circus Came to Town](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/006029325X.jpg?itok=aMovHztq)
After being badly scarred by smallpox, Ursula isolates herself in the family stagecoach stop in Whistle, Montana. An unlikely friendship with a cook at the station brings the old Ursula back as she leads the preparations for Chinese New Year in the small town, which is even more isolated than usual by a blizzard. This riveting book explores difficult themes in an accessible way.
When the Circus Came to Town
![Where's the Big Bad Wolf?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0618181946.jpg?itok=Y2l949LV)
Where’s the Big Bad Wolf?
![Whiskers & Rhymes](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0688038352.jpg?itok=uh8xf1oK)
Whiskers & Rhymes
![Who Am I? Wild Animals!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0811833216.jpg?itok=hVMcD4xB)
Who Am I? Wild Animals!
![Yellow Umbrella](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1929132360.jpg?itok=3rPzh-3B)
Yellow Umbrella
![If You Take a Mouse to School](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060283289.jpg?itok=palxKH_5)
As you might imagine, there are great risks in bringing your mouse to school. For starters, he’ll ask you for your lunchbox. And then a sandwich. And a snack for later. Still not satisfied, he’ll want to participate in everything from math to soccer.
If You Take a Mouse to School
![7 x 9 = Trouble!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374367469.jpg?itok=U231CIk9)
Wilson, a third grader, struggles with multiplication. He wishes he were as smart as the other kids in his class, or even his little brother, Kipper, who is a kindergarten math wiz. Wilson perseveres, however, and not only passes his times table test but gains a pet!
7 x 9 = Trouble!
![Abuela](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0140562257.jpg?itok=N_9bC6dg)
Rosalba imagines flying over New York City with her much loved abuela. The young girl uses a lovely mix of English and Spanish to describe their journey, moving from the busy streets of Manhattan to the Statue of Liberty. Brightly colored illustrations detail what Rosalba and her grandmother glimpse as they fly, and the rich tales of Abuela’s memories.
Abuela
![Agua, Agua, Agua](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0673361950.jpg?itok=-1PFAX_l)
Agua, Agua, Agua
![Alien and Possum: Friends No Matter What](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689838352.jpg?itok=nCEqXJpW)
When a spaceship crashes nearby, Possum goes to explore and discovers Alien, a cautious creature in a nicely rounded space suit, who overcomes his initial suspicions to become Possum’s pal. A springy pace, lively dialogue, and Alien’s silly sound effects make this an ideal read-aloud.
Alien and Possum: Friends No Matter What
![Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060294604.jpg?itok=XsC_cwI8)
Life isn’t easy for sisters Amber and Essie. Their mother works long hours; their father’s in prison; there’s generally little to eat. But there is joy in their creative play, neighbor friendships, and mutual love and support, which shines through difficulties. In poems and pictures that are never overtly sentimental, Williams eloquently and intimately reveals the sisters’ distinct personalities and their story.
Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
![Up and Down on the Merry-Go-Round](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/083357518X.jpg?itok=LJ8RLOIi)
Up and Down on the Merry-Go-Round
![Anna Banana: 101 Jump Rope Rhymes](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0688088090.jpg?itok=CtEJwv1J)
Jump rope rhymes do more than keep the rhythm; they’re often silly and just plain fun! Familiar and not so familiar rhymes are presented here with humorous line drawings to get and keep readers counting, maintaining a rhythm, and enjoying the game.
Anna Banana: 101 Jump Rope Rhymes
![Annie Rose Is My Little Sister](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763619590.jpg?itok=bbKeaMDR)
Alfie, a preschooler, understands his baby sister, Annie Rose. Like most siblings, Annie Rose is both a delight and a trial. In this book, realistic illustrations depict real children in sometimes untidy but always recognizable settings.
Annie Rose Is My Little Sister
![Arroz con Leche](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0590418866.jpg?itok=acraVyWs)
These traditional rhymes and songs from Latin America are presented in both English and Spanish. Gentle illustrations accompany the short verses, and show both cities and the countryside. Children and adults from Spanish-speaking backgrounds will recognize many of these fun songs and rhymes.