![Such a Silly Baby](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0811851346.jpg?itok=D4bETPea)
Everyday is an adventure with a silly baby who gets switched at the zoo, the circus, and other places. When the silly baby is retrieved by mom, that happy child makes joyful noises all the way to bedtime — or playtime! The jaunty illustrations complement the predictable adventure.
Such a Silly Baby
![I Like It When ... / Me gusta cuando ...](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152056491.jpg?itok=TsjBw7HI)
A penguin parent and child celebrate the everyday pleasures of hugging, playing, dancing, and the kiss good night. Now in a bilingual board book, both languages appear in different colors on the bold, uncluttered pages.
I Like It When … / Me gusta cuando …
![Grandma Calls Me Beautiful](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0811858154.jpg?itok=eDUYB7gO)
Grandparents and grandchildren share something special everywhere. Here the universal story of a grandmother and her granddaughter is made unique as it reflects their Hawaiian life and style.
Grandma Calls Me Beautiful
![Friends and Pals and Brothers, Too](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805076433.jpg?itok=0pK-SfGk)
Two boys nicknamed Squirrel and Bear are best buddies. Bear’s rhyming narration chronicles how they play outside all year round — swimming, splashing in puddles, rolling in snow, and more. Lighthearted illustrations recount the boys’ mutual affection and their play.
Friends and Pals and Brothers, Too
![Close to You: How Animals Bond](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805081232.jpg?itok=Zqw6OQBp)
A rhyming text combines with tender photographs of animals and their young, concluding with how humans show affection for each other. Not only is this an interesting way to introduce families, but additional information about animals and their young is included in this warm book.
Close to You: How Animals Bond
![The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/044022800X.jpg?itok=9ycT9War)
Fourth-grader Kenny goes with his older brother Byron and his parents on a road trip from Flint, Michigan to the South, where Byron will be spending the summer with his grandparents, away from the temptations of city life. Curtis mixes humor with the volatility of the South in the summer of 1963.
The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963
![The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits and a Very Interesting Boy](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0440420474_0.jpg?itok=SI0v-iOy)
Four young sisters spend their summer in the Berkshires in this humorous tale. Each of the sisters is well drawn and unique, as are the supporting characters. If you enjoy the first, the “autumn” sequel, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street is also available.
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits and a Very Interesting Boy
![The Trip Back Home](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152007849_1.jpg?itok=NXQXJd1j)
Based on the author’s experience, a child visits the village in Korea where her mother lived before immigrating to America. The simplicity of the text provides rich details of everyday life in the small Korean village, enhanced by realistic illustrations.
The Trip Back Home
![Apple Pie 4th of July](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152057080_0.jpg?itok=Jc3739_a)
“No one wants to eat Chinese food on the Fourth of July,” says a young girl to her parents who insist on keeping their Chinese restaurant open on Independence Day. An honest portrayal of the tug between traditions old and new, as well as what it really means to be American.
Apple Pie 4th of July
![Pablo's Tree](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0027674010.jpg?itok=0P8v1KSd)
Pablo can’t wait to visit his abeulito for his birthday. His grandfather decorates Pablo’s special tree, planted when he was adopted. Pablo’s special tree and its surprises are presented in rich illustrations and gentle text.
Pablo’s Tree
![Pieces of Georgia](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0440420555.jpg?itok=ToGDyIyZ)
This slight novel tells of near 13-year-old Georgia, still grieving the loss of her mother six years before. An anonymous benefactor gives her a museum membership, hoping that her love of art will be the cure for her sadness. Georgia’s own journal entries are composed in free verse.
Pieces of Georgia
![Eleven](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0385730691.jpg?itok=7PKi-iLk)
Sam is almost 11 when he discovers a locked box in the attic above his grandfather Mack’s room, and a piece of paper that says he was kidnapped. There are lots of other words, but Sam has always had trouble reading. He’s desperate to find out who he is, and if his beloved Mack is really his grandfather. At night he’s haunted by dreams of a big castle and a terrifying escape on a boat. Who can he trust to help him read the documents that could unravel the mystery? Then he and the new girl, Caroline, are paired up to work on a school project, building a castle in Mack’s woodworking shop. Caroline loves to read, and she can help. But she’s moving soon, and the two must hurry to discover the truth about Sam.
Eleven
![Nest Full of Stars](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060527471.jpg?itok=JE1n4J9Y)
The poet celebrates growing up in the Caribbean, in Jamaica. Lively illustrations decorate the lively language used, including some dialect, in this evocative collection.
Nest Full of Stars
![Wee Little Chick](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416934685.jpg?itok=YvpmGYeA)
It was spring in the barnyard and the wee little chick … was not only brand new but the smallest of all his brothers and sisters. That didn’t stop him from doing his best — and being just right for his Mama Hen. Soft illustrations complement the gentle text.
Wee Little Chick
![Fancy Nancy: Bonjour Butterfly](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061235881.jpg?itok=yL15L1od)
Fans of the young girl who likes fancy everything — from words to clothing — will appreciate her angst when she must miss her friend Bree’s butterfly-themed birthday party. Instead, Nancy must attend her grandparents’ special anniversary celebration. Detailed line and wash illustrations and fancy (but clear) language create a memorable tale.
Fancy Nancy: Bonjour Butterfly
![The Bunnies' Trip](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0786818980.jpg?itok=CbcR-zJX)
Each member of the Bunny family has a job to do as they prepare for their trip. The challenges of packing and walking are forgotten when they arrive at the family reunion and the fun starts! Children and adults will see themselves in this colorfully illustrated rhyming tale.
The Bunnies’ Trip
![Papi's Gift](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1590784227.jpg?itok=Uur-oDEs)
Graciella’s father leaves his family to pick fruit far away, but calls every Sunday. The surprise he sends for Graciella’s seventh birthday is lost as is the child’s hope of seeing Papi — at least temporarily. This realistic, universally appealing story told from the child’s point of view is gently illustrated.
Papi’s Gift
![Shiloh](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689835825.jpg?itok=kzeTplFN)
Eleven year old Marty must decide whether or not to return an abused beagle to its rightful owner, an unkind man. His dilemma includes hiding the dog, Shiloh, telling his parents the truth, and more in this riveting, award-winning novel which is ideal to read aloud with slightly sophisticated listeners. It was adapted into a live action film in 2000.
Shiloh
![Ginger Pye](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0192719548.jpg?itok=--RZ8PUe)
Visit the town of Cranbury, nestled between Boston and New York, where the very talented Pye family lives. The Pyes have recently acquired an intellectual dog named Ginger Pye — that is until someone steals this captivating hound!
Ginger Pye
![Jazz Baby](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152025227.jpg?itok=6bA_keH-)
When brother’s hands tap, sister’s hands clap and “Itty-bitty Baby’s hands CLAP-CLAP-CLAP!” The entire family gets involved in the music and movement — until that tired baby “sleeps deep, deep, deep.” Words and pictures swirl and swoop all over the pages of this energetic, musical family jaunt.
Jazz Baby
![Fabian Escapes](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805077138.jpg?itok=Tvh1_lhu)
Hondo and Fabian, dog and cat friends, are back. Here, their days take very different looks as Fabian the cat goes outside to play with “friends” while Hondo stays in with the baby. Softly lined and hued illustrations create humor to show what really goes on with an escaped cat and a dog-chasing toddler!
Fabian Escapes
![Emily's Magic Words: Please, Thank You, and More](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061116807.jpg?itok=1JY2ubRG)
Emily can do magic — but how? With words like please, thank you, hello, and more! Emily uses her magic words with friends and family alike. Uncomplicated illustrations create the magic, while the straightforward language makes the useful and pleasant point.
Emily’s Magic Words: Please, Thank You, and More
![Only You](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152166041.jpg?itok=BMdlxi_9)
Poetic text and handsome illustrations create gentle reminders for children of what parents find special about them. From a nose to a hand, “ordinary” is celebrated in gentle language and soft illustration.
Only You
![N Is for Navidad](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0811852059.jpg?itok=J8eB3Tu1)
Join a Latino celebration of Christmas from A to Z, enjoying the sights and symbols of the holiday. Spanish words and additional explanations conclude this energetic book with animated illustrations.