![The Walrus Who Escaped](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1927095689.jpg?itok=AJqbuv_W)
Creatures of the far north can call on the Strength of the Land to do what they want. When Raven becomes jealous of Walrus’ useful curved tusks, Raven freezes the sea, trapping Walrus. Walrus breaks free, making his once curly tusks short and straight, which they remain to this day. This is a dramatically illustrated and well-told pourquoi (why) tale.
The Walrus Who Escaped
![Pool](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1452142947.jpg?itok=sSTGfcV0)
A boy with a swim cap and goggles stands at the edge of a colorless pool which is soon invaded by plump adults. Nonetheless, he takes the dive and finds friendship, fantastic adventure, and amazing color beneath the surface. This wordless picture book is just right to spark imaginations and original stories as you make them up anew with each reading.
Pool
![Mrs. Noodlekugel and Drooly the Bear](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763666459.jpg?itok=KAaxb-FZ)
While their father is attending a speed-knitting competition, Nick and his sister Maxine stay with Mrs. Noodlekugel. Together they share outrageously silly experiences that involve talking animals, a bear learning to dance, and a lost-but-found Mr. Noodlekugel. Line drawings enhance the absurd humor and add great appeal.
Mrs. Noodlekugel and Drooly the Bear
![Dear Mr. Washington](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803730381.jpg?itok=dI__eswM)
Could one of Gilbert Stuart’s 12 children get President George Washington to smile while having his portrait painted? In this richly imagined, humorous fictional account of what the president experienced while sitting for his portrait in Stuart’s home is revealed through a lively correspondence and expressive line and wash illustrations.
Dear Mr. Washington
![Babymouse Bad Babysitter](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0307931625.jpg?itok=pUhbl7r4)
Babymouse wants to earn money and she knows she can do it because she’ll be the best babysitter ever. But things never go quite as planned for Babymouse with results that are sure to make young readers laugh — and maybe even recognize some familiar goings-on. Signature comic book illustrations are used in this installment of the series.
Babymouse Bad Babysitter
![Uh-Oh!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0385752687.jpg?itok=7oTLe1FD)
Two toddlers and their mothers spend a day at the beach. The children share activities that involve a seagull, a sandcastle, a crab, and a wave — until the moms dry them off and pack the kids and the car up. Loose pastel illustrations capture the airiness and adventure in the day’s simple pleasures.
Uh-Oh!
![Red: A Crayon's Story](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062252070.jpg?itok=V1ub1XhI)
Red is misunderstood. He’s a red crayon with a label that says blue so he can’t draw a strawberry or even a stoplight. But when Red learns that he’s really blue, well, he regains his self-confidence. Child-like drawings combine with precise collages for a memorable and humorous take on expectations, labels, and self-confidence.
Red: A Crayon’s Story
![Market Maze](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823430928.jpg?itok=0pkbXG7K)
From fish to produce, the detailed maps and a list of things to find on each double page spread, demystify how the produce sold at a farmers market gets there. Sophisticated children will be able to follow the maps; younger children will look for specific objects in this attractive book that requires keen sight and much examination.
Market Maze
![Last Stop on Market Street](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0399257748.jpg?itok=DQEiVoxP)
A slightly grumpy CJ asks his grandma why they have to take a bus across town every Sunday after church. Her answers are playful, wise, and effective; CJ admits he’s glad they came to see their friends at the soup kitchen where they serve. Bright, stylized illustrations and rich, well-paced language presents a warm relationship and a diverse urban locale. (2016 Newbery Medal Winner)
Last Stop on Market Street
![Hudson in Provence](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0988605848.jpg?itok=wo8OKPeo)
Hudson, a small dog, narrates his travels from Paris by train to Provence with his human mom. Although a tourist, Hudson tries jobs done by local dogs but finds the magic of Provence in his ability to paint portraits of the canines. Impressionistic paintings glimpse the French countryside and its goings-on.
Hudson in Provence
![Home](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763665290.jpg?itok=6bJVCtLL)
Travel through time, imagination, literature, and more for a unique look at “home” in any number of richly imagined ways. Stylized illustration and text present homes that are tall, short, messy, clean, real, or fantastic. The detailed illustrations are sure to get readers thinking about homes of all types and what they can represent.
Home
![Grandma in Blue with Red Hat](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1419714848.jpg?itok=nuxF1Ife)
A boy learns from his art teacher at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that “anything can be in an art exhibit” when it tells a story, is unique, makes the viewer feel good, and more — making his grandmother the ideal subject for a painting! Cartoon illustrations combine with reproductions of actual work from the Met for an intriguing introduction to museums and art.
Grandma in Blue with Red Hat
![Frog and Fly: Four Slurpy Stories](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0399256172.jpg?itok=Gs7H2Npj)
Frog meets fly. Frog eats fly — in each of four stories. Cartoon illustration in comic book style, are fast, funny, and very satisfying. Story predictability and comic drawings make readers realize the absurdity and humor in the tale.
Frog and Fly: Four Slurpy Stories
![Everybody Says Shalom](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0385383363.jpg?itok=G8DK317-)
A family tours Israel and its sights, learning the multiple meanings of “shalom.” Illustrations create a sense of place and combine with brief evocative language in this travelogue. Additional information about sites visited concludes this sweet look at Israel.
Everybody Says Shalom
![Beach House](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1452124086.jpg?itok=739agxAt)
It’s summer! A family of five (plus dog) pack up their van and head to the beach, unpack and begin their first day of vacation. Watercolors depict the exuberant family and are a fine complement to the staccato, rhyming text.
Beach House
![Stormy Night](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0802737803.jpg?itok=sS2ATTHy)
Although the booming storm frightens Bear, the cub tries different things by himself and with his parents, until the weather passes. Reassuringly, each kiss, snuggle, or song lets him feel better.
Stormy Night
![Stanley the Farmer](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1561458031.jpg?itok=4fIPv3kO)
From planting to harvesting, Stanley grows wheat on a large farm. Cartoon illustrations of the charming hamster-as-farmer present a straightforward, simplified look at typical activities.
Stanley the Farmer
![Spot's Favorite Shapes](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0723296383.jpg?itok=D-XDazsb)
Spot explores familiar shapes that can be seen in a child’s everyday life — a book is square, for example. Shapes and objects are presented in easy language and a signature-style of illustration.
Spot’s Favorite Shapes
![On My Beach](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1452106401.jpg?itok=5M4kCWCc)
Die-cuts in concentric circles on sturdy boards are used to focus on a small sand crab’s beach. Small fingers can animate the crab with a finger puppet that is affixed to the book.
On My Beach
![Guinea Pig Party](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763662690.jpg?itok=Y5cqSJDl)
From 10 to one, guinea pigs celebrating a birthday are eliminated one-by-one through recognizable (but minor) disasters. With a wish, however, the 10 are reunited to continue the playful celebration.
Guinea Pig Party
![Funny Face, Sunny Face](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763676063.jpg?itok=iF5TsDG5)
From morning to bedtime, cuddly animals echo young children, their feelings and appearance. Rhythmic language and soft, textured illustration add to the fun and verve of the day.
Funny Face, Sunny Face
![Chooky-Doodle-Doo](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763673277.jpg?itok=pqty4Z8Z)
One by one, five googly-eyed little chooky chicks come together to pull a stubborn worm but need the help of a big rooster. Energetic language and jaunty illustrations reveal the surprise.
Chooky-Doodle-Doo
![Boats Go](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1452129002.jpg?itok=SvwWkDn2)
A long format is ideal to introduce boats large and small and the sounds they make as they “chum-splish” and “GRRRRR BRRRR…” across the sturdy, colorful pages of this lively book.
Boats Go
![Are You My Mommy?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763673722.jpg?itok=5LtPmLkz)
A puppy meets different animals asking each if she is his mother. Each responds in the negative but names her young — calf, duckling, etc. — until the puppy and his mommy are reunited.