![Baby Cakes](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416902899.jpg?itok=bdRpSeUJ)
Warm illustrations of babies in action are paired with rhyming text in this small, sturdy book. Babies may see themselves in the pages, and the simple language may encourage them to act out the rhymes too!
Baby Cakes
![Cherries and Cherry Pits](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0688104789.jpg?itok=9XnsF3LW)
Bidemmi is a budding artist and a careful observer of the world around her. As she weaves together stories and drawings of the people in her neighborhood, she ties the tales together through cherries — buying them, sharing them, and enjoying them. Learn how Bidemmi uses cherries to create her vision for the future in this brightly colored and softly crafted book that understands and speaks to young children.
Cherries and Cherry Pits
![Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689864604.jpg?itok=4i2i0Ro3)
Ruby Lu is an exuberant second grader who takes her responsibility to help her cousin transition from China to his new school in America. Unfortunately, it lands both children in summer school where Ruby remains daunted by a long book. The humor lies in the ordinary of a likeable, effusive child who just happens to be Chinese American.
Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything
![Rhymes for Annie Rose](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763629405.jpg?itok=IqpOCCVj)
In rhymes that are meant to be shared aloud, Annie and her brother, Alfie, share the everyday pleasures of childhood presented in playful language and true-to-life illustrations. The siblings joyfully make a huge difference to each other and their family in everyday activities.
Rhymes for Annie Rose
![Rafi and Rosi: Carnival!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/006073597X.jpg?itok=WAgW_uVT)
It’s time for Carnival! Three short stories in this Easy Reader present the adventures shared by Rafi and Rosi, charming and mischievous young tree frogs who are brother and sister, and live in Puerto Rico. The stories include young Rosi dressing up in “Queen for a Day,” as well as Rafi’s “magical” periscope, used to watch the Carnival parade. Children and adults alike will enjoy the amusing experiences of these two siblings, as well as the cheerful and colorful illustrations. Spanish version also available.
Rafi and Rosi: Carnival!
![My Freedom Trip](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1563974681.jpg?itok=pMK4Lkab)
To escape the coming conflict, young Soo leaves North Korea without her mother. Though her mother plans to join Soo and her father, the Korean War begins and Soo has only memories of her mother’s bravery. Darkly hued illustrations combine with the lyrical narrative in this story based on the authors’ own family.
My Freedom Trip
![Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689834470.jpg?itok=2Akhq4FG)
Henry and Mudge visit Henry’s Great Grandpa Bill in his home with all the other old grandpas, bringing slobbery kisses, great joy, and lots of energy. Together, the Great Grandpas along with Henry and his dad go swimming and lean on Mudge — literally — when they get tired proving that even a big, wet dog can make a difference!
Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas
![Dr. Dog](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/067988548X.jpg?itok=KiH8nLpj)
Quirky but appealing, crass but informative, Dr. Dog is the Gumboyle family’s pet beagle who provides health advice when they most need it, such as “don’t scratch your bum and suck your thumb.” Dr. Dog also gives competent counsel regarding certain culinary treats and their potential impact. Gross but funny, Dr. Dog provides digestible information.
Dr. Dog
![Dog Breath](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439598397.jpg?itok=1KKXMfNr)
Hally is the much loved pet of the Tosis family. They love everything about her except for her bad breath which may bring their happy days as a family to an end — that is until Hally saves the day by bungling burglars! This pun-filled text teams with laughs that come in a variety of smells.
Dog Breath
![Letters from Camp: A Mystery](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0380793482.jpg?itok=-U5KVQF_)
Three pairs of siblings, sent to a summer camp that helps brothers and sisters get along, must unite to overcome an adversary at Camp Happy Harmony. The mystery unfolds through letters, memos, Post-It notes, and delightful illustrations in this offbeat story with puzzle-like appeal.
Letters from Camp: A Mystery
![The Baby-Sitter's Club: Kristy's Great Idea — A Graphic Novel](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439739330.jpg?itok=vz_A5fdH)
This popular series has been trimmed and translated into a new format. With middle school girls as protagonists, the visual storytelling amplifies characters and clarifies difficult concepts to make it appropriate for younger readers. Tough topics like stepfamilies and medical problems are discussed with sensitivity (and sometimes humor) through the context of the girls’ friendship.
The Baby-Sitter’s Club: Kristy’s Great Idea — A Graphic Novel
![Boxcar Children](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0807508527.jpg?itok=rH0rVC9C)
Four orphaned children, Jessie, Henry, Violet and Benny, make a home for themselves in an abandoned red boxcar — that is, until they find they need a caring adult. This is the first in the gentle, ever-popular, now classic mystery series. Now more than 60 years since it was published, the story of four orphans who make their home in an old railroad car comes to life again.
Boxcar Children
![The Wedding](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0531331393.jpg?itok=hhD7vM6g)
Daisy narrates, in short, poetic language, how her older sister prepares for her marriage to Jamal. The emotional tale conveys both the joy of the marriage and the sadness of a sister leaving home. But ultimately, as Daisy and her family look at the wedding pictures, they remember the day fondly. Realistic illustrations enhance the story and add detail.
The Wedding
![Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689844581.jpg?itok=6w4xLRgN)
Jenny’s favorite uncle, Uncle Peter, is getting married. Now Jenny won’t be his only “special girl” any longer; she’ll have to share him with Stella! But Peter’s bride is as happy to have a new niece as she is beautiful and wins Jenny over. Child-like illustrations reflect the traditions and warmth of this Chinese American family.
Uncle Peter’s Amazing Chinese Wedding
![The Ring Bearer](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/078685510X_0.jpg?itok=1blvxumZ)
This story prepares a child for what to expect at a traditional American wedding, from the point of view of the ring bearer. The simple rhyming text concludes with the bride and groom driving off, the ring bearer and other children throwing seeds for good luck – for “This is the way/The wedding will go.”
The Ring Bearer
![Nadia’s Hands](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1563976676_0.jpg?itok=Ue6zqfKR)
Nadia is thrilled to be the flower girl at her aunt’s wedding, yet continues to worries her classmates will respond on Monday to the temporary henna tattoos (mehndi). The intricate hand decorations that wear off slowly are a tradition of the family’s Pakistani background. Respect for tradition and the need to conform are at odds, but then resolved in this well-illustrated story.
Nadia’s Hands
![Harry Gets an Uncle](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060011521.jpg?itok=9bALgkqD)
Harry’s Aunt Rose is getting ready to marry the tuba player in her five-piece band. Will Harry’s first experience as a ring bearer be as awful as his friend’s stint as ring bearer and flower girl combined? This warm family story is punctuated with gentle humor.
Harry Gets an Uncle
![Beni’s First Wedding](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805048464.jpg?itok=W1bjTt_9)
As the page boy in his friend’s wedding, Beni carries the ring and experiences the excitement of his first wedding. Rich in Jewish wedding tradition, there is a sweet treat offered to guests at the end — and the recipe is included!
Beni’s First Wedding
![Amber Brown Is Green with Envy](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439071712.jpg?itok=0ifNlcK1)
Amber Brown’s narration brings drama and humor to the story of her life after her parents’ divorce. She alternately feels green (with envy), blue (with melancholy) and red (with anger), during this transitional time in her life, and gives young readers new language to express their own feelings.
Amber Brown Is Green with Envy
![Begin at the Beginning: A Little Artist Learns About Life](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060001119.jpg?itok=Am6xY-bx)
Sara has initial hesitations when she is asked to create a painting for the class art show. But when her mother suggests that the universe Sara wants to paint starts right outside her window, Sara opens the door to the art all around her. Child-like watercolors present Sara’s creative process - from being overwhelmed to finding inspiration.
Begin at the Beginning: A Little Artist Learns About Life
![Socks](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0380709260.jpg?itok=i1JScWOZ)
Socks has a difficult start in life, but things get much better when he is taken in by the Brickers. The young couple adore their feline friend. But when the baby arrives, Socks loses his place at the center of the Brickers’ universe. Socks’ antics are both humorous and recognizable in this engaging novel. Older siblings will relate!
Socks
![Janet's Thingamajigs](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0688152783.jpg?itok=geXBmWHb)
Janet and Jimmy are twins but like all siblings, Janet doesn’t want Jimmy to touch her stuff. She takes her mother’s suggestion and puts her “thingamajigs” in a special place. Janet’s thingamajigs are dispatched when her special place, her crib, is replaced by a regular twin bed and the twins realize they’re growing up. Full color illustrations complement the tone of this recognizable milestone in children’s lives.
Janet’s Thingamajigs
![Dear Mr. Henshaw](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0380709589.jpg?itok=pu07VEbT)
A young boy, Leigh, begins writing letters to a famous author, Mr. Henshaw, revealing what’s going on in his life — like his parents’ divorce — as he gradually matures and finds his place in the world. Leigh’s voice is plausible and poignant.
Dear Mr. Henshaw
![Music, Music for Everyone](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0688078117.jpg?itok=hnEJTMQA)
When Rosa’s grandmother becomes sick, Rosa comes up with an idea that not only makes Grandma feel better, it helps add coins to the family’s near empty money jar. Translucent watercolors illustrate this timeless, affectionate tale of family, community and the power of music.