Title Author Description Copies Available Everybody sing along—because it's time to do-si-do in the barnyard with a high-spirited animal crew! From Boynton on Board, the bestselling series of board books, here is BARNYARD DANCE, with Sandra Boynton's twirling pigs, fiddle- Barnyard Dance! Sandra Boynton playing cows, and other unforgettable animals. Extra-big, extra-fat, and extra-fun, BARNYARD DANCE features lively 3 rhyming text and a die-cut cover that reveals the wacky characters inside. Guaranteed to get kids and adults stomping their feet. Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some Giraffes Can't Dance Giles Andreae 2 encouraging words from an unlikely friend. With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness. Beep! Beep! Beep! Meet Blue. A muddy country road is no match for this little pick up--that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck. Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route. And they're Little Blue Truck Alice Schertle willing to do whatever it takes to get their pal back on the road. With a text full of truck sounds and animal noises to read 2 aloud, here is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others. The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a My Heart Fills with Happiness Monique Gray Smith reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. International speaker 2 and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote My Heart Fills with Happiness to support the wellness of Indigenous children and families, and to encourage young children to reflect on what makes them happy. Colorful pictures and simple rhyming texts help children guess what's peeking through the die cut windows in these two fun Peek-A Who? Nina Laden board books. The anticipation of what's hiding on the next page and the bright, engaging illustrations will keep youngsters 3 guessing and giggling all the way to the surprise endings. Rocket, the beloved dog from the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, is back for new readers. Preschoolers watch the little yellow bird teach Rocket simple words, like n-e-s-t and Rocket's Mighty Words Tad Hills 1 m-u-d. And beginning readers will love practicing their new literacy skills alongside another brand-new reader—Rocket! There's something special about each season of the year, wherever we live in the world. Follow the children in this book as Winter/Invierno Ailie Busby they discover and explore the unique character of winter, through indoor and outdoor play. Sensory, detailed and child- 1 centered, this is the perfect introduction for young children to the cycles of the year. Up and down, over and under, through and around . five big and brightly colored elephants are on a mission in this picture book for young children by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes. Where are they going? What will they do when they get there? A Parade of Elephants Kevin Henkes It’s a surprise! With a text shimmering with repetition and rhythm, bright pastel illustrations, large and readable type, and an 3 adorable parade of elephants, Kevin Henkes introduces basic concepts such as numbers, shapes, adjectives, adverbs, and daytime and nighttime. A is for Alligator, B is for Bear, C is for . .? Children love animals, and this A-Z picture book presents 26 exciting creatures to discover—including dolphins, elephants, kangaroos, sharks, tigers, and whales. Along with the appealing illustrations, A - Z of Animals Tom Jackson there’s a short description of each animal, including its size and appearance, where it lives, what it eats, and other fascinating 2 facts. A fun read for the entire family, ABC Mindful Me is not only perfect for teaching toddlers their ABCs, but also for introducing them to key mindfulness tenants which promote physical and mental wellness, proper breathing, compassion, gratitude, and kindness. These key concepts will help to grow young readers' concentration, listening skills, and ability to ABC Mindful Me Christen Engel manage emotions, stress, and anxiety. Plus, a handy index provides at-a-glance reference for 26 different mindfulness pillars 2 for children to explore. With endearing illustrations and mindful concepts, the ABC for Me series pairs each letter of the alphabet with words that promote big dreams and healthy living. A late-spring night sky fills with bats flocking to a theater already echoing and booming with delightful sounds of Bats in the Band Brian Lies music—bat music! Join this one-of-a-kind music festival as the bats celebrate the rhythm of the night and the positive power 2 of music. Brian Lies’s bats and their dazzling, dizzying world will lift everyone’s spirits with joyous noise and cheer. Picture Books Sing, dance, and read along to this brand-new bedtime song, featuring Baby Shark, Mama Shark, Daddy Shark, and more underwater friends. Kids and caregivers alike will delight in this silly illustrated story of a shark family's bedtime routine, full Bedtime for Baby Shark John Bajet of funny, eye-popping illustrations and a catchy tune you won't be able to stop singing. Also features helpful picture guides 2 so readers can dance along, act out the hand and foot movements, and develop their fine motor skills. By the end of the story, little ones will be laughing, singing, and dancing their way off to sleep with this charming and catchy read-aloud! Clifford's ABC Norman Bridwell Everyone's favorite red dog teaches the ABC's in his own playful manner. 3 It's time for Mousopolis's First Annual Barbecue Cook-Off. But just when the fun is about to begin, the irresistible aroma of barbecue sauce awakens the most frightening creature known to mousekind: the dreaded Dogzilla. As her horrible doggy Dogzilla Dav Pokey breath fills the streets, the residents of Mousopolis must run for their lives. Can they get rid of that big stinky dog before it's 2 too late? Horace and Hattie are hedgehogs, and the very best of friends. Together, they make daisy chains, splash in puddles, and have Steve Wilson & Lucy tea parties. But there is one thing they can't do―hug! They are just too spiky. Throughout the seasons, these two hedgehogs Hedgehugs 1 Tapper will try many different ways of hugging. But will Horace and Hattie find a hug that feels just right? When a little girl gets a new puppy, they have a lot to learn about each other. The new friends can be shy, messy, and I Got a New Friend Karl Newsom Edwards sometimes get into trouble. They get lost, but they always get found. Their friendship may be a lot of work—but at the end of 3 the day, they love each other! Libby's great aunt, Lobo, is from Mexico, but the United States has been her home for many years, and she wants to become a U.S. citizen. At the end of the week, Lobo will say the Pledge of Allegiance at a special ceremony. Libby is also learning Pat Mora & Libby I Pledge Allegiance the Pledge this week, at school—at the end of the week, she will stand up in front of everyone and lead the class in the 2 Martinez Pledge. Libby and Lobo practice together—asking questions and sharing stories and memories—until they both stand tall and proud, with their hands over their hearts. Meet Mouse and Chipmunk, two young rodents who want the same thing—a big, beautiful nut! But who deserves it more? After all, Chipmunk and the Nut read together and lie in the grass and stare at the clouds. Chipmunk wants that nut! And I Want that Nut! Madeline Valentine Mouse and the Nut play tic-tac-toe and have a dance party together. Mouse also wants that nut! But then Squirrel comes 2 Picture along and claims the Nut for his own. What’s a rodent to do? Books Even though sharks can be scary, we need them to keep the oceans healthy. Unfortunately, due to overfishing, many shark If Sharks Disappeared Lily Williams species are in danger of extinction, and that can cause big problems in the oceans and even on land. What would happen if 1 this continued and sharks disappeared completely? This time, Mr. Panda's black-and-white animal friends are curious what he's making, but only one has the patience to stick I'll Wait, Mr. Panda Steve Antony around. An alpaca, an aardvark, rabbits, and a bird all wind up missing out. It's the penguin who declares, "I'll wait, Mr. 2 Panda." The penguin is rewarded with a big SURPRISE: a giant doughnut! The winter fun has just begun--time to ski and ice-skate with Little Critter! Children ages three to seven will love this winter- Just a Snowy Vacation Mercer Mayer 1 themed storybook.