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The Magic Boat
Par Kit Pearson, Katherine Farris. 2019
Every summer morning, Ellie and her Nonna go to the beach. They swim and build sandcastles, and while Nonna reads,…
Ellie watches the other children play. One day Ellie builds up the courage to approach an older girl playing on her own in a beached rowboat. Piper has a gift, an imagination so great that she whisks Ellie off on grand adventures, going high in the air, deep below the ocean and everywhere in between in their little blue boat, their magic boat. When Piper has to leave, Ellie discovers she has her own vivid imagination.The Magic Boat
Par Kit Pearson, Katherine Farris. 2019
Every summer morning, Ellie and her Nonna go to the beach. They swim and build sandcastles, and while Nonna reads,…
Ellie watches the other children play. One day Ellie builds up the courage to approach an older girl playing on her own in a beached rowboat. Piper has a gift, an imagination so great that she whisks Ellie off on grand adventures, going high in the air, deep below the ocean and everywhere in between in their little blue boat, their magic boat. When Piper has to leave, Ellie discovers she has her own vivid imagination.Out into the Big Wide Lake
Par Josée Bisaillon, Paul Harbridge. 2021
An empowering and necessary picture book about a young girl with Down syndrome who gains confidence and independence through a…
visit to her grandparents.It's Kate's first time visiting her grandparents on her own at their lakeside home. She's nervous but excited at the adventure ahead. She helps her grandfather with his grocery deliveries by boat, where she meets all the neighbors, including a very grumpy old man named Walter. And she makes best friends with her grandparents' dog, Parbuckle.Her grandmother even teaches her to pilot the boat all by herself! When her grandfather takes ill suddenly, it's up to Kate -- but can she really make all those deliveries, even to grumpy old Walter? She has to try!Based on the author's sister, Kate is a lovable, brave, smart and feisty character who will capture your heart in this gorgeous and moving story about facing fears and gaining independence.Princesses Versus Dinosaurs
Par Linda Bailey, Joy Ang. 2020
Two popular storybook titans, princesses and dinosaurs, battle to determine who should star in this laugh-out-loud picture book for fans…
of Shark vs Train and The Book With No Pictures.This is a princess book!No, it's a dinosaur book!No, it's . . . a T. rex book? A dragon book? A rubber ducky book?!From Linda Bailey, award-winning and critically acclaimed author, and Joy Ang, Adventure Time-artist and illustrator of the Mustache Baby series, comes an irresistibly irreverent picture book in which plucky princesses and determined dinosaurs have a battle royale over whose book this is. When they start calling in the big guns -- or rather, the big carnivores -- and decide to build a wall to resolve their differences, princesses and dinosaurs alike learn a thing or two about open-mindedness and sharing.Ten Little Dumplings
Par Larissa Fan, Cindy Wume. 2021
If one son is lucky, then ten must be great luck indeed! But where does that leave an only daughter?…
Based on a true family story, this inspiring picture book about a different perspective tells the tale of a girl determined to be seen, who finds her own voice and makes her own luck.In the city of Fengfu, there lives a very special family -- special because they have ten sons who do everything together. Their parents call them their ten little dumplings, as both sons and dumplings are auspicious. But if you look closely, you'll see that someone else is there, listening, studying, learning and discovering her own talent -- a sister. As this little girl grows up in the shadow of her brothers, her determination and persistence help her to create her own path in the world . . . and becomes the wisdom she passes on to her own daughter, her own little dumpling.Based on a short film made by the author, inspired by her father's family in Taiwan, Ten Little Dumplings looks at some unhappy truths about the place of girls in our world in an accessible, inspiring and hopeful way.Come, Read With Me
Par Margriet Ruurs, Christine Wei. 2021
Golden Threads
Par Suzanne Del Rizzo. 2020
The magic boat read-along
Par Kit Pearson, Katherine Farris. 2019
Every summer morning, Ellie and her Nonna go to the beach. They swim and build sandcastles, and while Nonna reads,…
Ellie watches the other children play. One day Ellie builds up the courage to approach an older girl playing on her own in a beached rowboat. Piper has a gift, an imagination so great that she whisks Ellie off on grand adventures, going high in the air, deep below the ocean and everywhere in between in their little blue boat, their magic boat. When Piper has to leave, Ellie discovers she has her own vivid imaginationI Am Scary
Par Elise Gravel. 2020
You Might Be Special!
Par Marcus Cutler, Kerri Kokias. 2021
A funny interactive “quiz” identifies the most special creature of all --- you! Do you ever feel like you're different…
from everyone else? Like there's no one quite like you? Then you might be special! Take this quiz to find out! This playful “quiz” first asks conventional Yes! questions, like: “Do you like to stay up late? Are you sometimes wild and crazy?” Then, “Do people run away when they see your furry face and pointy teeth?” No? Then you're not a werewolf! This pattern repeats for several fantastical creatures --- unicorns, dragons, mermaids --- until finally children are reassured: they are special, “because you're YOU!” A one-of-a-kind book for every one-of-a-kind kid!This Is the Path the Wolf Took
Par Elina Ellis, Laura Farina. 2020
A funny and bighearted tale about what makes a story good. The stories Gabe “reads” to his sister always start…
out sounding familiar --- a red-caped girl on her way to Grandma's meets a wolf in the woods --- but then, just in the nick of time, Sir Gabriel swoops in to save the day. His sister insists that's not how it's supposed to go. He says his version is better: “Nothing bad happens in my story.” But when his sister walks away, it's time to reconsider. Are his stories boring? Why does it seem like there's always something missing? True fact about stories: they need a bit of bad to be good!Chicken little and the big bad wolf (the real chicken little) (unabridged edition)
Par Sam Wedelich. 2021
If you like Mo Willems' Pigeon, you'll love Sam Wedelich's Chicken Little! Chicken Little is NOT afraid of anything, not…
even a wolf. No matter how big or bad he is.In fact, she's never even seen a wolf.So when a real wolf shows up and ruffles her feathers, what's a fretful fowl to do: Join the frenzied flock and fly the coop? Or findout if this newcomer is as bad as his reputation?The plucky star of Chicken Little: The Real and Totally True Tale goes toe-to-toe with literature's most famous villain in this brilliantcomedy spun with sly wisdomI Am Scary
Par Elise Gravel. 2020
This Is the Path the Wolf Took
Par Elina Ellis, Laura Farina. 2020
A funny and bighearted tale about what makes a story good. The stories Gabe “reads” to his sister always start…
out sounding familiar --- a red-caped girl on her way to Grandma's meets a wolf in the woods --- but then, just in the nick of time, Sir Gabriel swoops in to save the day. His sister insists that's not how it's supposed to go. He says his version is better: “Nothing bad happens in my story.” But when his sister walks away, it's time to reconsider. Are his stories boring? Why does it seem like there's always something missing? True fact about stories: they need a bit of bad to be good!Ten Little Dumplings
Par Larissa Fan, Cindy Wume. 2021
If one son is lucky, then ten must be great luck indeed! But where does that leave an only daughter?…
Based on a true family story, this inspiring picture book about a different perspective tells the tale of a girl determined to be seen, who finds her own voice and makes her own luck.In the city of Fengfu, there lives a very special family -- special because they have ten sons who do everything together. Their parents call them their ten little dumplings, as both sons and dumplings are auspicious. But if you look closely, you'll see that someone else is there, listening, studying, learning and discovering her own talent -- a sister. As this little girl grows up in the shadow of her brothers, her determination and persistence help her to create her own path in the world . . . and becomes the wisdom she passes on to her own daughter, her own little dumpling.Based on a short film made by the author, inspired by her father's family in Taiwan, Ten Little Dumplings looks at some unhappy truths about the place of girls in our world in an accessible, inspiring and hopeful way.On the Trapline
Par David Robertson, David A. Robertson, Julie Flett. 2021
A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions shares a story that honors our connections to our past and our…
grandfathers and fathers.A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, "Is this your trapline?" Along the way, the boy finds himself imagining what life was like two generations ago -- a life that appears to be both different from and similar to his life now. This is a heartfelt story about memory, imagination and intergenerational connection that perfectly captures the experience of a young child's wonder as he is introduced to places and stories that hold meaning for his family.Come, Read With Me
Par Margriet Ruurs, Christine Wei. 2021
Production note: This title was created through eBOUND's Literary Image Description project. The author and illustrator wrote or consulted on…
the image descriptions, which are included in the body and narration of the text. In this picture book about stories and reading, contemporary children are whisked through an imaginary world while interacting with characters from classic fairy tales.Bold Tales of Brave-Hearted Boys
Par Susannah McFarlane. 2020
Perfect for fans of the classic stories, Disney lovers, and readers of Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different,…
this stunning and inspiring picture book collects reimagined fairy tales with a modern twist to value kindness and honesty as much as strength and valiance.Battles are fought and dragons slain; evildoers kept from ill-gotten gain. Yet our heroes find, as perhaps will you, that it&’s how as well as what you do. Four brave heroes stand up for what is right in this beautifully illustrated treasury of modern fairy tales. There are many ways to be strong and save the day! Discover the gentle giant who forgives the troublesome thief who climbed his beanstalk, Hansel and Gretel as they work together to escape an evil witch, a young boy who tells the truth about the emperor&’s clothes despite the consequences, and a prince who fights to help a sleeping princess in need. Each story brings a unique perspective, a different illustrator, and all the charm of a classic storybook. This emboldening and accessible book is perfect for young princes and princesses learning to be clever, honest, and bold of heart.Goldibooks and the Wee Bear
Par Troy Wilson. 2021
Wee Bear is in desperate search of something new to read in this book-loving picture book retelling of the classic…
fairytale Goldilocks and the Three Bears.In this adorable reimagining of the beloved classic, Wee Bear is on the hunt for something new to read. As he sets off through the woods, he stumbles upon Goldibooks's house. While she and her parents are out for a walk, Wee Bear makes himself at home. But Mama's books are too hard (hardcovers) and Papa's are too soft (paperbacks). Thankfully, Goldibooks's book collection is juuuust right! With a pile of books in-hand, Wee Bear sits down to read. But Mama's chair is too hard, and Papa's chair is too soft. Thankfully, Goldibook's chair is juuuuust right!Exhausted from reading so many books, Wee Bear tucks himself into bed. But Mama's bed is too hard, and Papa's bed is too soft. Thankfully, Goldibooks's bed is juuuust right! And that's where Goldibooks and her parents find him when they return home from their walk. As the story unfolds from there, readers are reminded that the best books are those we share with friends.