May 15, 2013
New Arrivals · Kids’ Picture & Easy Books
These titles were recently added to the collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Swim, Boots, swim!
May 10, 2013
Beinstein, Phoebe.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm
"Originally published in slightly different form by Simon & Schuster in 2009"--verso.
Dora wants to spend a day at the ocean, but she is surprised to learn that Boots doesn't know how to swim. Boots gets his first swimming lesson from Mariana the Mermaid.
Young Cam Jansen and the goldfish mystery
May 10, 2013
Adler, David A.
New York : Viking, c2013.
31 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
"Cam Jansen must use her photographic memory to find two missing goldfish."-- Provided by publisher.
Daisy the Donut Fairy
May 10, 2013
Bugbird, Tim.
Nashville, TN : Make Believe Ideas, [2011]
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
"Daisy and her mermaid fairy friends spend their days making delicious donuts, but soon they have so many, there's no room to move! All seems lost, but when Daisy spies some pirates in peril, her quick thinking leads to exciting adventures and unexpected friendships!"--Back cover.
A house for Hermit Crab
May 7, 2013
Carle, Eric.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm. + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Companion CD read by Keith Nobbs.
A hermit crab who has outgrown his old shell moves into a new one, which he decorates and enhances with the various sea creatures he meets in his travels. Poor Hermit Crab! He's outgrown his snug little shell and has to find a new home. And he does, with help from some friends who make the move less scary. Children facing change in their own lives will relate to Hermit Crab's story-and learn a lot about the fascinating world of marine life along the way. Hermit Crab's problem is that he keeps outgrowing things. When he outgrows his first shell-house, he's a bit scared. The next one he finds is big enough -- but depressingly bare. To his happy surprise, all sorts of beautiful and useful undersea neighbors come to his aid and decorate and protect his home. Finally, the new house is perfect but now it, too, has become too small! Once again, Hermit Crab must move on. But this time he is not only bigger -- he is more self confident. While he is sorry to leave his friends and his familiar shell behind, he now sees the future as full of exciting possibilities.
Mama, let's make a moon
May 7, 2013
Rice, Clay.
Huntsville, Utah : Familius, 2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
"In creating the highly detailed landscape silhouettes for Mama, let's make a moon, Clay spent many weeks doing field study in the Appalachian mountains. In Mama, Clay takes us on a wonderfully lighthearted mountain adventure that is as playful as a bear cub, but with a message that's as deep as a highland lake. As the story moves, it weaves through the mountains towards core values like family, love, relationships, and making something from nothing"--P. [4] of cover.
The lonely shadow
May 7, 2013
Rice, Clay.
Huntsville, Utah : Familius LLC, c2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.
"In writing the tale the author drew from the rhythms of song to create a simple and lyrical story of friendship." -- dust cover.
A lonely shadow, singing a song, goes in search of its perfect mate. Includes silhouette illustrations.
Olivia and Grandma's visit
May 6, 2013
Evans, Cordelia.
New York : Simon Spotlight, c2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
"Based on the TV series Olivia as seen on Nickelodeon"--t.p. verso.
At the beach
May 2, 2013
Andrews, Alexa.
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
"In this easy reader, kids will have fun seeing photographs and reading about the fish that live in the ocean, sand castles on the beach, and birds in the sky"--Description from Amazon.com.
Penguin on vacation
May 1, 2013
Yoon, Salina.
New York : Walker Books For Young Readers, 2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 25 cm
"Penguin's tired of the snow and cold--so he decides to go on vacation! But where should he go? And what new friends will he meet along the way?"-- Provided by publisher.
Someone's sleepy
May 1, 2013
Rose, Deborah Lee.
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, c2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
"A mother readies her child for bed as they do nighttime rituals like taking a bath and brushing teeth. Once tucked under the covers with stuffed animals and a nightlight, the child is lulled to sleep"--Provided by publisher.
It's raining pups and dogs!
May 1, 2013
Prevost, Jeanne.
Edina, MN : Gryphon Press, c2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
When Lauren gets angry with her father for having their dog Scout spayed, dashing her hopes of having the fun of raising puppies, Lauren's dad takes her to an animal shelter to show why they made the decision not to breed Scout.
Grim, Grunt and Grizzle-Tail : a story from Chile
May 1, 2013
Parnell, Fran.
Cambridge, MA : Barefoot Books, 2013.
48 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
"This story is an adapted version of a chapter of The Barefoot Book of Monsters, published in 2003."
Brave young Pedro faces monsters and greedy guards when he tries to rescue three princesses who were kidnapped after their father turned them into oranges as punishment for their naughtiness.
My lucky birthday
May 1, 2013
Kasza, Keiko.
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
A surprising twist occurs on Alligator Al's birthday when a tasty-looking piglet knocks on Al's door.
Pest in show
May 1, 2013
Jamieson, Victoria.
New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Ladybug's efforts to put on a show for her family and friends may be ruined if her little brother, Fly, gets in on the act--or maybe not.
Thank you, Mama
May 1, 2013
Banks, Kate, 1960-
New York : Frances Foster Books, 2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 21 x 24 cm.
Alice's parents get her a parrot for her birthday.
Goodnight underwear
May 1, 2013
Ziefert, Harriet.
Maplewood, NJ : Blue Apple Books, 2013.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
At head of title: Bear in underwear.
When their outdoor sleepover is interrupted, Bear and his friends prepare for bed in a cabin, saying goodnight to a catalog of things, including Bear's beloved underwear.
I hear : sounds in a child's world
April 29, 2013
Ogle, Lucille.
New York : American Heritage Press, 1971.
98 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Pictures of familiar objects, animals, and actions accompanied by words for sounds commonly associated with them. Includes suggestions for listening games.
I am Cat
April 26, 2013
Morris, Jackie.
London : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, c2012.
1 v. (unpaged) : chiefly col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Happy birdday, Tacky!
April 26, 2013
Lester, Helen.
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have spent weeks planning the perfect party to celebrate Tacky's hatchday, and while nothing turns out quite as they expected, the penguins and their special guest have a wonderful time.
Wash-a-bye bear
April 26, 2013
Docherty, Thomas.
Somerville, Mass. : Templar Books, 2013, c2012.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
"Flora loves Bear just the way he is. So what will she do when he emerges all clean from the washing machine?"
Tyler makes spaghetti!
April 26, 2013
Florence, Tyler.
New York : Harper, c2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
"Tyler, Tofu."
Tyler learns to make spaghetti and meatballs from the chef at his favorite restaurant and then makes it for his family at home.
Thunderstorm
April 26, 2013
Geisert, Arthur.
New York : Enchanted Lion Books, 2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 x 31 cm.
"This book is made up one continuous illustration that is 415 incles long and unfolds over the course of the book."-- p. [4] of cover.
Peppa Pig and the muddy puddles
April 26, 2013
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2013.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 30 cm.
Based on the TV series Peppa Pig created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker.
When it begins raining, Peppa is excited by the prospect of muddy puddles, but the rain soon turns into a flood and Peppa makes the most of it.
Peace, baby!
April 26, 2013
Ashman, Linda.
San Francisco, Calif. : Chronicle Books, 2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Simple rhyming text encourages children to set aside anger and irritation and find peace within themselves, and with the world.
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