Where do balloons go? : an uplifting mystery

A funny, touching picture book about letting go, from the bestselling author-illustrator team behind Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods that Make My Day. Jamie Lee Curtis's gentle and humorous exploration of the joys and perils of a balloon's life is whimsically brought to life by Laura Cornell's illustrations. When one little boy accidentally lets go of his balloon, his imagination takes hi…

Love that dog

Love That Dog shows how one boy named Jack finds his voice with the help of a teacher, a pencil, some yellow paper, and of course, a dog. Written as a series of free-verse poems from Jack's point of view, and with classic poetry included in the back matter, this novel is perfect for kids and teachers, too. Jack hates poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels emp…

Bright eyes, brown skin

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ISBN/ISSN

0590454161

Collation

32 pages : illustration ; 20 cm

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Call Number

306 HUD

Gathering the sun : an alphabet in Spanish and English

In simple words and sun-drenched paintings, Alma Flor Ada and Simón Silva take us into the fields and orchards, and into the lives of the people who work them. Simple poems in Spanish and English, one for each letter of the Spanish alphabet, describe the wonder of the vegetable and fruit farms. Together, the poems and the rich illustrations celebrate the glory of nature and the hearts of all w…

Secret story garden

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ISBN/ISSN

1898784434

Collation

44 pages : illustration ; 32 cm

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Call Number

B

Poetry in motion

Everyone at East High is freaking out. In one week, every student in Ms. Barrington’s English class must recite an original poem in front of a special school assembly. Chad, Jason, and Zeke are afraid they’ll be laughingstocks, but Troy is determined to help his friends succeed. Enlisting Gabriella’s help, Troy helps his basketball buddies understand that there’s more than one way to bu…

1, 2, buckle my shoe

Take cloth and buttons and thread. Add a classic nursery rhyme and a counting game. Stitch them together and what do you have? A patchwork of numbers and fun! With bold and beautiful quilted illustrations, author-illustrator Anna Grossnickle Hines has created a read-aloud that's sure to become a cozy household favorite.

When a line bends... a shape begins

A line is thin. A line is narrow—curved like a worm, straight as an arrow. Squares, circles, triangles, and many more shapes abound in this lively book. With jaunty, rhyming text, young readers are invited to find different shapes on each busy, vibrant page. Once you start looking, you won’t be able to stop! The perfect book for little ones beginning to distinguish shapes.

Apple, banana, cherry

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ISBN/ISSN

0439519160

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 26 cm

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Call Number

411 COW

Is your mama a llama?

Lloyd the Llama discovers what kind of animal his mama really is in this delightful guessing game picture book, filled with whimsical riddles and endearing illustrations. Rhyming questions and answers will charm and amuse children. Full-color illustrations.