![Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689858817.jpg?itok=8tm23D3s)
From one to one hundred, the numbers (differentiated by their vibrant colors) go up – and ultimately down – the apple tree in this lively and worthy counting companion to Chicka Chicka ABC. The role of zero (0) creates tension (“Will there be a place for me?”) and finally a celebration!
Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3
![A Child's Christmas in Wales](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763621617.jpg?itok=2DjOxP0A)
A Child’s Christmas in Wales
![Circle Unbroken](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374312893.jpg?itok=hM_6ciC8)
A grandmother tells her granddaughter the history of baskets, going all the way back to Africa. The circular history of a people and of families is suggested in gentle text and evocative watercolors.
Circle Unbroken
![""](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/2024-02/danitra-brown-leaves-town.jpg?itok=VthMEJIn)
When Danitra leaves the city for a summer with her family in the country, she and best friend Zuri write to each other about their days. The free verse and softly hued, realistic illustrations convey the warmth of both summer and the girls’ friendship.
Danitra Brown Leaves Town
![No, David!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0590930028.jpg?itok=Fspqrmch)
“No, David,” wails his mother, as David reaches for the cookie jar. “No! No! No!” as he makes a swamp out of the bathroom. “Come back here, David!” as he runs naked down the street. David is an energetic little rascal who is constantly getting into trouble.
No, David!
![David Goes to School](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0590480871.jpg?itok=EbwggRNv)
David Goes to School
![Detective LaRue: Letters from the Investigation](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439458684.jpg?itok=PWem-7UZ)
Ike LaRue, famous correspondent (introduced in Dear Mrs. LaRue) known by readers as a four-legged letter writer with a flair for exaggeration now turns to solving the mysterious disappearance of neighborhood cats.
Detective LaRue: Letters from the Investigation
![Doodler Doodling](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0688166458.jpg?itok=rW2PJl_-)
As a child doodles and draws, she plays with lively language and creates all that she’s illustrated. Which comes first, the doodles or the words? Well, it’s a tantalizing tangle to untwist tongues and identify illustrations.
Doodler Doodling
![Duck, Duck, Goose! A Coyote's on the Loose!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060508027.jpg?itok=BPvWMwWC)
The ducks and goose start the animals’ frenzied flight when they see a mostly hidden animal and exclaim, “A coyote’s on the loose!” Colorful, comic illustrations culminate in a house in a rain storm where the “coyote” turns out to be a small white rabbit.
Duck, Duck, Goose! A Coyote’s on the Loose!
![Duck's Key: Where Can It Be?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1929132727.jpg?itok=Yvzfp_-J)
Duck has lost the keys to his big red truck. While he looks for them, readers lift the flap to see that Frog is hiding them, leading Duck to the car where the keys are hidden in plain sight! Frog’s joke is sure to please the youngest reader as they predict where the keys will turn up next.
Duck’s Key: Where Can It Be?
![Dumpy La Rue](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805063854.jpg?itok=HSItRQ57)
Dumpy La Rue
![Ellington Was Not a Street](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689828845.jpg?itok=1P4eRjDW)
Handsome illustrations of Shange’s evocative poem, “Mood Indigo,” pay homage to the many African American icons and visionaries who came to the author’s house when she was a child. From W.E.B. DuBois to Duke Ellington, the people we now know as luminaries are seen from the perspective of a young girl. This book is sure to generate discussion.
Ellington Was Not a Street
![My Father's Dragon](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375856951.jpg?itok=bNbN6fEO)
A boy sets off to rescue a baby dragon and has a series of adventures before the happy conclusion. Though written long ago, the slightly eccentric tale continues to engage young readers.
My Father’s Dragon
![First Grade Friends: The Class Trip](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439067553.jpg?itok=ZiHVC2gR)
First Grade Friends: The Class Trip
![My Five Senses](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/006445083X.jpg?itok=u8HDUrsk)
Children are encouraged to explore their world and their five senses in this informative and engaging introduction to sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound.
My Five Senses
![Flora's Blanket](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0531303055.jpg?itok=Zjqd0OYa)
Though her family tries to replace it, Little Flora, a young rabbit, can’t sleep because her blanket is missing. After much anxiety, the blanket is uncovered and all is well again.
Flora’s Blanket
![Fly!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0786806524.jpg?itok=rMzZcyfx)
Fly!
![Geraldine's Blanket](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0688078109.jpg?itok=oYu0ukY3)
Geraldine’s parents think it’s time for her to give up her old, tattered, but much loved pink baby blanket. Instead, Geraldine comes up with an inventive way to keep it with her always.
Geraldine’s Blanket
![Giggle Fit: Silly Knock-Knocks](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1402701217.jpg?itok=ed_Q30jy)
Knock-knock jokes – many of them real groaners, all of them sure to generate chortles – are arranged in alphabetical order. Knock-knock. Who’s there? Amen. Amen who? Amen in hot water again! Or try Boo. Boo who? Well, you don’t have to cry about it! An index is included to help you find the perfect joke for any occasion.
Giggle Fit: Silly Knock-Knocks
![We're Going on a Bear Hunt](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689815816.jpg?itok=3koeILPz)
A father and his children go over, under, and through while on an exciting bear hunt in this retelling of a traditional chant. Illustrations alternate between black and white and color, enhancing the engaging repetition and the exciting chase — all the way home!
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
![Goodbye House](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0671679279.jpg?itok=pq9fcXLk)
When the moving van is all packed, a small bear returns to say goodbye to the old house before moving to his new home. He and his family bid farewell to everything except the memories. Simple illustrations present a possible way to help younger children cope with a move.
Goodbye House
![Gorilla Walk](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0688165109.jpg?itok=wF-Npdxq)
Gorilla Walk
![Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0618140948.jpg?itok=Ets_PT7d)
This story of a true and faithful dog so touched the people of Japan that a statue of Hachiko was erected in the train station where the dog went daily for almost ten years after his master’s death. Told from the point of view of a young boy, the book includes an afterword that provides additional details about this true story.
Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog
![Harlem](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0590543407.jpg?itok=DY8JUc8F)
Experienced readers will enjoy this stunning and sophisticated visit to Harlem in word and image. Landmarks like the Cotton Club and the Apollo Theater are included and invite discussion.