![Ride, Fly Guy, Ride](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545222761.jpg?itok=-DRtIGc1)
Join Buzz, his pet fly Fly Guy, and Buzz’s dad on a car ride that turns into an exciting adventure when Fly Guy is swept out of an open window and into the mouth of a passing truck driver. Can Fly Guy survive? Will he be reunited with Buzz? This installment of the funny saga is presented in short, easier to read chapters, and signature illustrations of bug-eyed characters.
Ride, Fly Guy, Ride
![""](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/2023-06/plant-little-seed.jpg?itok=Q9pFvRvU)
Two children start to plan their community garden while snow is still on the ground. Come spring they “plant a little seed or two…or more” and wait. They work and wait until the harvest and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) with neighbors. Illustrations in vivid color and strong line paint the garden, its visitors, and the dedicated gardeners.
Plant a Little Seed
![My No, No, No Day!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0670014052.jpg?itok=tucy85Bu)
Bella tells readers all about her grumpy day which starts early. Families with grumpy children (as well others who witness one) will see the humor seen in Bella’s bad behavior, her bedtime apology, and the cheerful next day in the simple, expressive illustrations and honest narration.
My No, No, No Day!
![The Monster Returns](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805090304.jpg?itok=5EXvpNV3)
Jeremy preferred no disturbances when he was drawing but the unexpected return of his blue monster causes Jeremy to think of a creative and highly satisfying solution. Similar in style to Jeremy Draws a Monster (opens in a new window), this stand-alone is equally enjoyable.
The Monster Returns
![Lady Hahn and Her Seven Friends](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805041273.jpg?itok=i2D84iBu)
Long ago, Lady Hahn sewed with the help of her seven friends — needle, thimble, etc. — until each thought that their special job was most important. Swirling, detailed illustrations evoke the story’s origin and early Korean setting and provide personalities to typical sewing tools.
Lady Hahn and Her Seven Friends
![How to Babysit a Grandpa](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375867139.jpg?itok=73L74AGi)
Babysitting can be fun, especially if you get to babysit your grandpa! A child’s advice makes for an active and very funny time together as they share snacks, a walk, and more before the parents’ return. Straightforward text is enhanced by spirited, comical illustrations.
How to Babysit a Grandpa
![A Home for Bird](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1596437111.jpg?itok=Ve6WzaaH)
Vernon, a toad, is a steadfast friend. He stands by stoic Bird until they find Bird’s perfect home. Expressive, softly colored, informal illustrations are worth close examination and complement the tender tale of friendship and faithfulness.
A Home for Bird
![Crustacean Vacation](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/193403195X.jpg?itok=HG6iWr6P)
Humans are sure to see themselves in the beach vacation taken by a crab family. From playing in the sand to waterpark slides, energetic, humorous cartoon illustrations continue until “Another crustacean vacation is done,/Filled with marvelous memories of fun in the sun.”
Crustacean Vacation
![Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1580892515.jpg?itok=cbayr--1)
Clothes on lines and a rhyming description ask readers to figure out what job the wearer might do. The first is a mail carrier who delivers to community workers until all come together for a rocket launch in a presentation with crisp illustrations on white pages and simple clues.
Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do
![Boy + Bot](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375867562.jpg?itok=w1fIsFZC)
When a boy meets a robot they became fast and caring friends who worry about each other and share everyday activities and play. Simple language and bright, precise illustrations combine to present a fantastic and very gratifying friendship.
Boy + Bot
![Another Brother](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0312643241.jpg?itok=vmdbjpQF)
For four glorious years, Davy had Mom & Dad all to himself. But things changed when not one but 12 brothers arrived. Line drawings add expression and comedy to the understated text for a laugh-out-loud sheep tale sure to be enjoyed by those with — or without — new siblings.
Another Brother
![Summer Days and Nights](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805090789.jpg?itok=da9XbPUL)
A rhyming text and soft, idealized illustrations present a young child’s pleasure in summer activities — from shooting “straight down the slide” to a picnic in the shade with her parents. The small size of the book makes it ideal for sharing one-to-one.
Summer Days and Nights
![Peepsqueak!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062078011.jpg?itok=l9KjspAa)
A small chick, born “on the move!” named Pipsqueak wants to fly regardless of what the other animals say and continues trying until (with a little help) he succeeds. Pipsqueak is then on to the next challenge! Comic illustrations bounce across the pages in this lively barnyard tale.
Peepsqueak!
![Moonlight](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062032852.jpg?itok=g2YQT-8h)
Poetic language introduces a moonlit evening when “Moonlight slides like butter”, touching sleeping rabbit, “butters Rabbit’s dreams/…/shakes him out of bed…” to dance in the field. Darkly hued illustrations touched by butter yellow evoke the gentle night and its wonder.
Moonlight
![Lolo Reads to Leo](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1580894046.jpg?itok=Ue_l5WIB)
Lola is excited that she’s going to become a big sister. She and her parents are prepared for Leo’s arrival — especially Lola who reads to him on every occasion! Warm paintings illustrate this gently, recognizable look at one family’s everyday goings-on.
Lolo Reads to Leo
![Llama Llama Zippity-Zoom](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0670013285.jpg?itok=nHDj1_qA)
Little Llama zips and zooms, swishes and slides on the playground with his friends seen in uncluttered illustrations and limited text. In Llama Llama Hoppity-Hop, Llama hops, jumps, thumps right into Llama Mama’s embrace.
Llama Llama Zippity-Zoom
![Into the Outdoors](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375869581.jpg?itok=hv9ROtGa)
A family leaves their city for an overnight camping trip. Up the mountain they travel, make camp, hike, and enjoy each other and the beautiful scenery. The straightforward story highlights prepositions in natural language, made meaningful in verdant, textured illustration.
Into the Outdoors
![How Do Dinosaurs Eat Cookies?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/054538253X.jpg?itok=3bJqHtDy)
The ever popular dinos are back, this time making and eating cookies always using their best manners. Rhyming text and outrageous illustrations are humorous. Two recipes and “scratch & sniff” are extras presented in this brief board book.
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Cookies?
![Fish Had a Wish](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823423948.jpg?itok=EYAwNTfI)
Stunning, textured illustrations and simple, patterned language present a fish with a wish to be other animals with different abilities. When a bug is eaten, the fish decides “It is good to be a fish.” Not only will the book be enjoyed by listeners as well as emerging readers.
Fish Had a Wish
![Backseat A-B-See](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1452106649.jpg?itok=rqVIs7NP)
Letters and words are all around as even the youngest child will see as they travel in a car (or on a bus). There are signs for every letter of the alphabet, from Airport to Z-z-z-z, shown in arresting, high contrast graphic art and crisp letters.
Backseat A-B-See
![Auntie Yang's Great Soybean Picnic](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1600604420.jpg?itok=vz7Bzukk)
While on a visit to her aunt and uncle in Illinois, the narrator and her family unexpectedly find a field of growing soybeans which begins a 40-year tradition. Based on the author’s experiences, text and child-like illustrations reveal a caring, surprisingly modern family story from times past.
Auntie Yang’s Great Soybean Picnic
![Cora Cooks Pancit](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/188500835X.jpg?itok=vgCBu9pJ)
Cora wants to learn how to cook, but she’s too young to do the jobs her older siblings do. One day, however, after the older kids have all gone out together, Cora asks her mother what they can cook together. To her surprise, Cora’s mother asks her what she would like to make, and Cora chooses her favorite Filipino noodle dish, pancit. This family story about the importance of sharing tradition is brought to life by Kristi Valiant’s charming illustrations and includes a bilingual glossary of Tagalog words.
Cora Cooks Pancit
![Dumpling Soup](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/dumpling-soup.jpg?itok=KSbpSLZh)
Marisa gets to help make dumplings this year to celebrate the New Year, but she worries that no one will eat her funny-looking dumplings. Set in the Hawaiian islands, this story celebrates the joyful mix of food, customs, and languages from many cultures.
Dumpling Soup
![Where on Earth Is My Bagel?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1584300337.jpg?itok=hge02vac)
Where on earth did Yum Yung get the urge to have a bagel? He has no idea, but desperate for one, he sends a message from his Korean village via pigeon to New York City for someone to send him one. While he waits, he asks the farmer, the fisherman, and the honeybee keeper for help, but none of them have ever heard of a bagel. Charming gouache illustrations evoke the intricate and colorful patterns found in Korean fabrics.