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April 16, 2025 | 'Six Princess Tales' by Disney [Picture Book Review]

4/16/2025

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Six Princess Tales

Disney

2019, Random House

Fiction

Grades: Pre-K - 3; Lexile: 280L - 410L

Availability

EPLD: print
Princess Hearts: Cinderella, Rapunzel, Aurora, Belle, Snow White, Tiana, Ariel, and Jasmine celebrate love in many different ways. This Step 1 reader features all the Disney princesses, as well as the princes and friends who love them. Young children ages 4 to 6 who are just starting to read will embrace this book about love.

Kingdom of Color:
When the kingdom's most wanted—and most charming—bandit Flynn Rider hides in a mysterious tower, the last thing he expects to find is Rapunzel, a spirited teen with an unlikely superpower—70 feet of magical golden hair! Together, the unlikely duo sets off on a fantastic journey filled with surprising heroes, laughter and suspense. With super simple text and full-color illustrations, this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney Tangled!

Ballerina Princess: Tutus and toe-shoes—what could be more fun? A Princess wearing them—of course! For the first time ever, the Disney Princesses become ballerinas. Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, and others will dance and spin themselves into the hearts of Princess fans in this sweet Step 2 reader.

Teachers' Pets: Join Belle, Tiana, and the rest of the Disney princesses as they teach their friends how to read, cook, swim, and more! Based on the beloved Disney films Beauty and the Beast, The Princess and the Frog, The Little Mermaid, and more, this Step 2 reader will have kids ages 4 to 6 eager to be the teacher’s pet.

The Little Mermaid: Ariel is one of the most beloved Disney princesses of all time, and now children ages 4-6 can relive the magic of Disney's The Little Mermaid with this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Quest for the Heart: Go on a journey with Moana, Maui, Pua, and Heihei in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled retelling the exciting story of 
Disney Moana! Perfect for children ages 4 to 6. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

Read a review by Kathryn Longfellow:

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March 19, 2025 | 'Give Back' by Gina Bellisario [Picture Book Review]

3/19/2025

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Give Back

Bellisario, Gina

2024, Scholastic

Fiction

Grades: Pre-K - 3; Lexile: AD480L

Availability

EPLD: print
Celebrate kindness and sharing in a sweet picture book about giving back! Thank You, Omu meets All Are Welcome!

Greet the morning shiny-new,

seat for me and seat for you,

drip-drop syrup, pancake stack.

Take a plate, and...

give back!

Follow a little girl and her multigenerational family as they prepare for a community meal and clothing drive. With charming, lyrical text from Gina Bellisario, Give Back celebrates kindness, community, and the various ways we can give to those around us. A perfect book for the holiday season and all year round.

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July 10, 2024 | 'The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn' by Shawn Harris [Picture Book Review}

7/10/2024

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The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn

Harris, Shawn

2024, Alfred K. Knopf

Fiction

Grades: Pre-K - 2; Lexile: AD590L

Availability

EPLD: print
eBook: Boundless
Meet Teeny-Weeny! A pint-sized unicorn in this funny, modern fairy tale about perception and self-confidence from a Caldecott-Honor winning creator.

Once upon a time, in a land where horses were mythical beasts, there lived a unicorn—a Teeny-Weeny Unicorn. He lived with his family in a palace—one that was extra-large for him, full of extra-large rugs and extra-large food. And when his brother and sister played chess, they used him in place of a pawn.

When it’s just too much to take, Teeny-Weeny Unicorn runs away—and has a chance encounter with a salty gnome. It's then that he suddenly starts to wonder... IS he teeny weeny? Or is he just the right size?

Every kid will relate to Teeny-Weeny Unicorn, as he figures out how to live in a world not made for his stature. With wit and charm, as well as delightful illustrations, Shawn Harris creates a modern classic made for sharing—be it at bedtime or on a story time rug.

Read a review by Gennifer King:

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December 20, 2023 | 'Christmas Ahoy' by Erin Dealey [Picture Book Review]

12/20/2023

 
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Christmas Ahoy

Dealey, Erin
​Stark, Kayla - illustrator

2023, Sleeping Bear Press

Fiction

Grades: Pre-K - 2; Lexile: AD480L

Availability

EPLD: print
eBook: Hoopla
Ahoy! A spectacular Christmas boat parade is underway! Count up to ten as the dazzling crafts bob pass . . . but wait! Where is Santa and his reindeer? Surely, they aren't missing the parade? Never fear, little mariners, Santa simply has a surprise in store. With backmatter on the bevy of boats featured!

Read a review by Gennifer King:

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November 22, 2023 | 'Hiders Seekers Finders Keepers' by Jessica Kulekjian [Picture Book Review]

11/22/2023

 
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Hiders Seekers Finders Keepers: How Animals Adapt in Winter

Kulekjian, Jessica
Perera, Salini - illustrator

2022, Kids Can Press

Fiction

Grades: Pre-K - 3; Lexile: AD910L

Availability

EPLD: print
eBook: Hoopla
A poetic and informative exploration of the many ways animals face the challenges of winter. When the autumn days grow shorter and the temperatures cool, animals prepare for winter. Some, the hiders, choose a place to rest and wait out the winter, hibernating under the ground or snuggling in a sheltered spot. Other creatures are seekers, migrating to new locations where the weather is milder and the food sources more plentiful. And then there are the finders, who keep warm and fed by adapting to the new conditions. Every animal knows just what to do — following an ingenious plan that’s just right for them! Jessica Kulekjian’s lyrical informational picture book uses expressive text supplemented with sidebars to explain how different animals survive winter. While the compelling narrative tells the bigger story, the sidebars provide fascinating information about specific winter animal behaviors — for example, how box turtles lower their heart rates, and monarch butterflies travel all the way to Mexico! Salini Perera’s stunning illustrations show the concepts in detail and provide a visual story, featuring a father and a child, that evocatively traces the subtle changes in the landscape from late fall to early spring. Grouping the animals into three categories makes for easier comprehension of topics such as hibernation, migration and adaptation. Back matter contains a guide to tracking prints in the snow, an author’s note and a list of resources. There are strong links here to primary grades’ earth and life sciences curriculums. This is also a perfect read-aloud for a snowy day!

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November 8, 2023 | 'Gustavo, the Shy Ghost' by Flavia Z. Drago [Picture Book Review]

11/8/2023

 
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Gustavo, the Shy Ghost

Drago, Flavia Z.

2020, Candlewick Press

Fiction

Grades: Pre-K - 2

Availability

EPLD: print & book with CD
ILL: audio-enabled book
eBook: Libby & Boundless
eAudiobook: Boundless & Hoopla (Spanish edition & book on video also available)
Gustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. And he loves almost nothing more than playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo is shy, and some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye scream or making friends with other monsters. Whenever he tries getting close to them, he realizes they just can’t see him. Now that the Day of the Dead is fast approaching, what can he do to make them notice him and to share with them something he loves? With fancifully detailed artwork and visual humor, debut picture-book creator Flavia Z. Drago’s vivid illustrations tell a sweet and gently offbeat story of loneliness, bravery, and friendship that is sure to be a treat for little ghouls and goblins everywhere.

Read a review by Gennifer King:

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October 11, 2023 | 'Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow' by Ryan T. Higgins [Picture Book Review]

10/11/2023

 
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Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow

Higgins, Ryan T.

2023, Disney Hyperion

Fiction

Grades: Pre-K - K

Availability

EPLD: print
eBook: Hoopla
Bruce is a bear who does not like holidays, and he really doesn’t like Halloween. His family of mice and geese decides the only way to get Bruce excited about Halloween is to tell a scary story. 

But their campfire tale takes a turn when a ghostly visitor appears. Will Bruce get in the Halloween spirit? Or will the Halloween spirit get Bruce?

Read a review by Gennifer King:

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October 4, 2023 | 'A Parliament of Owls' by Devin Scillian [Picture Book Review]

10/4/2023

 
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A Parliament of Owls

Scillian, Devin
Caldwell, Sam - illustrator

2022, Sleeping Bear Press

Fiction

Grades: K - 3; Lexile: 760L

Availability

EPLD: print
eBook: Hoopla
From a mischief of mice and a shiver of sharks to a caravan of camels and a rhumba of rattlesnakes, animals from around the globe gather a group and sashay, swim, slither, or sail through this party of animal plurals. The only question is "What to call this animal arcade? This critter convention? This zigzag zoo? This purring and preening parade?" A delightful and colorful romp through the perfection of animal plurals from the author of Memoirs of a Goldfish!

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September 27, 2023 | 'Animals in Pants' by Suzy Levinson [Picture Book Review]

9/27/2023

 
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Animals in Pants

Levinson, Suzy
Howdeshell, Kristen - illustrator
​Howdeshell, Kevin - illustrator

2023, Cameron Kids

Fiction

Grades: K - 2

Availability

EPLD: print
eBook: Freading & Hoopla
Author Suzy Levinson and artists Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell present an irreverently illustrated picture book of simple and silly poems featuring all kinds of animals wearing all kinds of pants.

What? You’ve never seen animals in pants? A dog in yoga pants, a goat in overalls, a yak in slacks?

Animals in Pants presents a parade of impeccable poems about animals wearing perfectly pressed pants.

Read a review by Gennifer King:

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September 20, 2023 | 'You're the Apple of My Pie' by Rose Rossner [Picture Book Review]

9/20/2023

 
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You're the Apple of My Pie

Rossner, Rose
Howarth, Jill - illustrator

2023, Sourcebooks Wonderland

Fiction

Grades: Pre-K - K

Availability

EPLD: print
eBook: Hoopla
Show the apple of your eye just how nuts you are for them in this sweet and pun-tastic book!
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Fall in love with your little one all over again and remind them that life is gourd together with this new addition from the USA Today bestselling Punderland series! Filled with warm autumn illustrations and adorable puns with heartwarming messages of love and gratitude, this punny and encouraging book is perfect for sharing with the ones you're thank-fall for.

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