![This Old Dog](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1646140109.jpg?itok=sI7AWn0_)
A dog remembers earlier days when things were slower, before a baby arrived. But as the child grows, the dog discovers that an old dog and a toddler share a great deal in common, including rolling down a hill and playing in leaves. The warm relationship between an old canine and a young child is warmly presented in illustration and straightforward text.
This Old Dog
![Joy](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1536209341.jpg?itok=8sr1HP26)
A kitten’s play is temporarily halted with a bump and thump down some stairs. The comforting mother, however, makes sure all is well and soon the animated play begins again. Jaunty illustrations and alliterative language create a memorable play day.
Joy
![Frog and Toad Are Friends](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062983431.jpg?itok=cw3o1cyS)
Even though these amphibian friends turned 50 this year, they’re as fresh, fun, and satisfying as when they first appeared. In this commemorative edition, information about the Caldecott Honor book author/illustrator is included, sure to delight readers new and old.
Frog and Toad Are Friends
![Bye, Penguin](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1646140214.jpg?itok=r393E-R3)
Few words are needed as a small penguin is separated from his group on an ice floe but soon delights in his changing surroundings. After traveling around the globe, the penguin returns home. Expressive illustration presents changing scenery and changing emotions.
Bye, Penguin
![Amadou’s Zoo](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1624148840.jpg?itok=bYm6aSlz)
Young Amadou’s enthusiasm for a class field trip to the zoo cannot be dampened by rules. Instead, his imaginative exploration adds color and joy for the teacher and children alike.
Amadou’s Zoo
![This Is My Daddy](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1772781126.jpg?itok=H2sqCQZz)
A tadpole, a snail, a squirrel and other creatures each ask, “who is my daddy?” The reader then must decide which of 4 choices, but another page turn pictures the adult critter with its offspring. Colorful, child-like, and slightly abstract illustrations are presented on sturdy pages.
This Is My Daddy
![This Is a Book of Shapes](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1536207012.jpg?itok=B6_DAPa4)
Simple shapes, bright colors, and a silly story combine to present basic concepts. This board book is sure to engage young children.
This Is a Book of Shapes
![Sleep Tight Very Hungry Caterpillar](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0241330319.jpg?itok=9753PiX7)
Make getting ready for bed an adventure with familiar creatures as young children try to guess who (or what) they will find. With a lift of each sturdy flap, the hidden answers are found.
Sleep Tight Very Hungry Caterpillar
![The Farm That Mac Built](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0544113020.jpg?itok=W5EP2WPH)
This rollicking barnyard show is filled with funny animals, a scarecrow host, and lots of lively language — just right for a joyous reading aloud. The repetition is sure to encourage participation as the silliness builds along with each rhyme.
The Farm That Mac Built
![Paper Peek Animals](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1536211494.jpg?itok=xiYo4OgF)
There’s more to this book than first meets the eye. Travel the world, meet various animals, name them, and count them. Then look closely at each image to see (intricately presented) the wildlife contained in each shape.
Paper Peek Animals
![Bowwow Powwow](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1681340771.jpg?itok=MRJiHmYw)
When Uncle and Windy Girl and Itchy Boy attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers in their jingle dresses and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Now Uncle’s stories inspire other visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. This playful story is accompanied by a companion retelling in Ojibwe.
Bowwow Powwow
![The Grizzly Mother](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1553797760.jpg?itok=-OHcIJ2N)
To the Gitxsan people of northwestern British Columbia, the grizzly is an integral part of the natural landscape. They share the land and forests the Skeena River runs through, as well as the sockeye salmon within it. The Grizzly Mother explores how an ecosystem’s animals, people, and seasons are all intertwined.
The Grizzly Mother
![Caribou Song](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1897252617.jpg?itok=ZjNJGJRA)
Bilingual in English and Cree, this story of the far north follows a family of four that has a spiritual connection to the caribou of the land. One brother, Joe, plays the accordion (a kitoochigan) and sings while the other, Cody, dances. On a magical day, all of nature aligns and ten thousand caribou come when the boys call. Though the stampede is strong, Cody and Joe emerge from the experience unharmed.
Caribou Song
![Surprising Lives of Animals: How They Can Laugh, Play and Misbehave!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1782409238.jpg?itok=zkQPG72u)
They communicate, play, use tools, and sometimes even fight. Find out how different animals behave in this well-organized, engaging, and educational look at animal behavior. Illustrations complement the accessible text on each double-page spread. A glossary and additional resources are included.
Surprising Lives of Animals: How They Can Laugh, Play and Misbehave!
![The One and Only Bob](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062991310.jpg?itok=huVI9EEb)
He’s small, a bit rough around the edges but he’s got a big heart and big friends. Meet Bob of dubious heritage; “…some Chihuahua, with a smidgen of Papillon…” His best friends are a gorilla named Ivan, a small elephant named Ruby, and a girl named Julia. The sequel to the Newbery-winning book, The One and Only Ivan (opens in a new window), this new story can stand alone with its unique verve and charm. Spot illustrations and a glossary of dog terms add humor and emotion.
The One and Only Bob
![The Not Bad Animals](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/071124748X.jpg?itok=96D5gACM)
There are two sides to everything, including animals. Creatures like black cats, vampire bats, Tasmanian devils, and a host of other animals often have bad reputations — but there is another side! Explore both in an an open format with humorous illustrations. A glossary is included.
The Not Bad Animals
![McTavish Goes Wild](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1536203319.jpg?itok=r5i-EMrW)
Can rescue dog, McTavish, help his Peachy family with vacation plans? His human family needs his guidance and patience — again. Whether revisiting the Peachys (Good Dog, McTavish (opens in a new window)) or meeting them for the first time, this charming, recognizable family is sure to charm readers of all ages.
McTavish Goes Wild
![This Is a Dog](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1788005155.jpg?itok=4u72rQ4O)
Readers know from the title page that the dog will not give up the spotlight. The dog is really a scruffy mutt who creates chaos and lots laughter as it peeks onto pages with other animals. Expressive animals appear on uncluttered colored backgrounds until the surprise conclusion.
This Is a Dog
![Don’t Worry, Little Crab](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1536211192.jpg?itok=WBibJE8P)
Very Big Crab reassures Little Crab when they leave their tiny tidal pool for the large sea. Few details are needed as illustrations swirl expressively across pages as the pair makes their way to the joys that they find in the ocean.
Don’t Worry, Little Crab
![Common Critters: The Wildlife in Your Neighborhood](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0884486915.jpg?itok=N-JIGgXN)
Everyone has seen a housefly and many other familiar insects in this collection of short, lighthearted poems. Illustrations are humorous, adding verve and humor to the poems.
Common Critters: The Wildlife in Your Neighborhood
![Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1984848992.jpg?itok=hJgBE_4T)
A small white dog and his human dad move in with a cat and a large dog and their human mom. Though the transition is tough, they make it — until a “Waaah!” joins the family. Understated, comical, and relatable, this experience is presented with expressive illustration and limited language.
Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family
![Snap: A Happy Book of Colors](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1680106252.jpg?itok=su8npbvQ)
A red crab hides in order to surprise the blue fish, green sea turtle, and other colorful unsuspecting sea creatures until something bigger comes along. The rhyming text and bright illustrations are sure to inform and delight young readers.
Snap: A Happy Book of Colors
![My Peekaboo Animals](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/168010604X.jpg?itok=sVGTAieM)
Animals can be found in forests, under the sea, and even on a safari. But in this sturdy book, one has to lift a flap — maybe two — to find them.
My Peekaboo Animals
![I Thought I Saw a Monkey!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1787413837.jpg?itok=M9FNHAOw)
Can you find the monkey hiding in the grocery store? Join shoppers as they find and hide the small animal in this sturdy, interactive jaunt to the store.