![Bird Talk: What Birds Are Saying and Why](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1596436468.jpg?itok=m-Ynif-S)
Birds communicate by the sounds they make and the way they act. Playful illustrations and text combine to present a range of birds and their behavior not only is a visual treat but is sure to enliven everyday observation of our feathered neighbors.
Bird Talk: What Birds Are Saying and Why
![Bear Has a Story to Tell](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1596437456.jpg?itok=Dr1t1DBL)
Bear wants to share his story though his friends are preoccupied with winter preparation. When they gather again at winter’s end, Bear’s friends remind him of his story. Tender text and gentle illustrations by the Caldecott-medal winning husband & wife team is sure to engage.
Bear Has a Story to Tell
![Unspoken: A Story from the Underground Railroad](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545399971.jpg?itok=MB46-3xb)
Readers are encouraged to tell the story of a brave farm girl who provides food to someone who has escaped in this sophisticated, expressive, wordless book. Inspired by family stories, the author allows adults to fill in the historical detail while children recognize the story’s power.
Unspoken: A Story from the Underground Railroad
![The World's Greatest Lion](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/039925417X.jpg?itok=GXAIvPcl)
The story of Zamba, an orphaned lion is dramatically told in highly realistic watercolors and a vibrant narrative. Named for his native Zambia, Zamba’s gentle nature made his a film star but he became a hero rescuing animals from a flood. This touching tale is based on an actual lion.
The World’s Greatest Lion
![Seed by Seed: The Legend and Legacy of John "Appleseed" Chapman](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061455156.jpg?itok=EWO9tMkR)
John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, changed his world “seed by seed, deed by deed” as this handsome book encourages readers to do. Children are encouraged to celebrate Johnny Appleseed’s anniversary every autumn by planting seeds literally and figuratively.
Seed by Seed: The Legend and Legacy of John “Appleseed” Chapman
![Ostrich and Lark](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1590787021.jpg?itok=vM5jYgwm)
Vivid paintings by San artists, an artists’ project of Botswana, accompany an original story about the ostrich that finds his voice and changes the veld. Lyrical language will read aloud well and evokes a strong sense of place.
Ostrich and Lark
![Magical Life of Mr. Renny](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1877579203.jpg?itok=Fm3JHdkY)
With the help of a little bit of magic, Mr. Renny’s paintings come to life, literally. But when his friend Rose wants a painting, how will the floppy-eared canine artist reverse the charm? A touch of traditional tales is sure to delight adult sensibilities but the book is sure to charm children.
Magical Life of Mr. Renny
![Land of Milk and Honey](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060253835.jpg?itok=ymXT9I_h)
The author recounts her family’s move by train from Oklahoma to California, the “land of milk and honey.” Evocative language and luxurious illustration create a warm recollection from a child’s perspective.
Land of Milk and Honey
![Just Ducks!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763659363.jpg?itok=SFiplXMM)
An observant girl shares her observations and appreciation of ducks as she and her mother walk and watch. Information appears on open pages that sport informal illustrations and lively language for a memorable look at these feathered delights.
Just Ducks!
![Jangles: A Big Fish Story](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545143128.jpg?itok=GkFw9izJ)
Jangles is the fish of legendary proportion. He’s evaded everything from special lures to dynamite from fishermen on Big Lake. The narrator shares his father’s story about Jangles, realistically illustrated in deeply hued colors for a fish tale of gigantic proportion.
Jangles: A Big Fish Story
![Hello! Hello!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1423159063.jpg?itok=hcR6eif1)
Lydia tires of her electronic devices while her parents and brother are enmeshed in theirs. A small leaf beckons the girl outdoors, propelling her into an imaginative outdoor adventure. Sure to start conversations among plugged-in family members, this genial fantasy is playful and light.
Hello! Hello!
![Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1600606512.jpg?itok=UO197IEx)
Recognizable constructions from childhood such as blocks and sandcastles and playful verse are juxtaposed to actual photos of architectural landmarks from around the globe. A note about the structure and the architects conclude this imaginative look at art and architecture.
Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building
![Abe Lincoln's Dream](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1596436085.jpg?itok=WcFJb8Yb)
When Quincy leaves her tour of the White House, she sees a tall man standing over the Gettysburg Address. Quincy shares jokes with the ghost and helps him realize that the states are indeed united. The tall, pale ghost of Abe Lincoln can now rest easy.
Abe Lincoln’s Dream
![Who Has This Tail?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805094296.jpg?itok=wtTcmyXq)
Animal tails have different uses. A scorpion’s tail is used to sting its prey while a beaver uses its tail to navigate in water. A close-up of a tail and the titular question is followed by a picture of the animal and its tail in action for a playful but edifying book.
Who Has This Tail?
![There's a Fly Guy in My Soup](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545312841.jpg?itok=YaZ-TV11)
In this latest installment about a boy named Buzz and his pet fly, Fly Guy, takes readers on a slapstick journey that gives new meaning to the old joke about the fly in the soup. Bug-eyed characters and absurd situations with easy language propel readers to the silly, satisfying end.
There’s a Fly Guy in My Soup
![The Sneaky Snow Fox](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545244587.jpg?itok=PYwE2hOv)
Could the ears and tail be the frightening fox that Jilli was just reading about? When her dog, Fiercely, takes off is he chasing the fox? Jilli and her friend Jim venture out into the snow to find out in this gently mysterious wintery tale.
The Sneaky Snow Fox
![Saving Yasha: The Incredible True Story of an Adopted Moon Bear](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/142631051X.jpg?itok=tH_V72iZ)
The rescue and return to the wild of an orphaned moon bear (aka Asiatic black bear) is documented in clear language and action-paced photographs. A map of Yasha’s homeland as well as a note from the scientist who worked with her and additional resources are included.
Saving Yasha: The Incredible True Story of an Adopted Moon Bear
![Look! Another Book](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0316204595.jpg?itok=MUUtAEDZ)
Solid colored pages with die-cuts to peek through to busy spreads and cheery rhymes encourage readers to look closely to try to find what is hidden. Settings differ and objects abound in this playful game book.
Look! Another Book
![Let's Go for a Drive (An Elephant and Piggie Book)](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1423164822.jpg?itok=8eqYfQDS)
Elephant and Piggie gather everything they might possibly need when they decide to go for a drive. They have every possible thing except…the car! Humor abounds as the dynamic duo prepare and then adapt their travel plans.
Let’s Go for a Drive (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
![Laundry Day](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0547241968.jpg?itok=cLdZHcKM)
As a young shoeshine boy tries to return the red scarf that floats down to him, he meets a host of people from different backgrounds. He finally locates the rightful owner of the scarf and winds up with a happy surprise. Illustrations in comic book style move the satisfying story quickly.
Laundry Day
![Everything Goes in the Air](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061958107.jpg?itok=pedDCsis)
Follow a boy and his parents to the airport, on the plane, and through a bit of aviation history for an informative look at flying. Cartoon illustrations and information in bubbles and sidebars in an oversized format make this book just right for multiple examinations.
Everything Goes in the Air
![Body Actions](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823423662.jpg?itok=u3TzaPjm)
Every day you do so many things. How does your body do them? begins this brief, informative look at the human body and its systems (e.g., digestive, skeletal, etc.). Color photographs with overlays further enhance the engaging presentation.
Body Actions
![Tilly's Moonlight Garden](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/140227730X.jpg?itok=GJDC2kz_)
A fox lives near the old house where Tilly and her parents have moved far from friends and the familiar. She follows the fox one night into a secret, moonlit garden where she finds friendship. Rich language, a calm pace, and a suggestion of magic create a memorable story.
Tilly’s Moonlight Garden
![Starry River of the Sky](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0316125954.jpg?itok=6e3fYeLC)
Rendi, a self-centered, unhappy boy runs away from home and winds up in a sad town. Storytelling, however, instigated by a mysterious newcomer allows Rendi to mature and help the villagers. The rich narrative incorporates tales inspired by Chinese tales in this worthy companion to Where the Mountain meets the Moon (opens in a new window).