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The Littlest Drop
by Sascha AlperThis simple, poignant fable—featuring Caldecott medalist Jerry Pinkney&’s final illustrations and completed after his death by his son, Brian Pinkney, also an award-winning illustrator—reminds us that we all have the power to change the world, no matter how little we may be.When a fire starts near their home, all of the animals—from the largest elephant to the smallest ant—are too scared to do anything but watch. All, that is, except for one tiny hummingbird. She knows she must do something to save her nest. She must do what she can.This empowering picture book celebrates the idea that every one of us—from the smallest to the largest—has something to offer, and if we all work together, we can make the world a better, greener place.
The Littlest Easter Bunny (The Littlest)
by Brandi DoughertyIs the littlest Easter bunny too little to celebrate Easter? Find out in this adorably hoppy new story in the bestselling Littlest series -- with stickers!From the New York Times bestselling author who brought us The Littlest Elf and The Littlest Valentine comes a sweet new Easter story filled with colorful springtime fun and one adorable little bunny friend!In this Easter-themed addition to the series, Penny is the littlest bunny in Easter town. She may be little, but Penny knows this is the year she'll be able to find the perfect job to help out THE Easter Bunny on Easter morning! But even though she's excited, Penny just isn't able to make marshmallow treats, or weave baskets, or paint giant eggs. Will Penny be able to find a way to participate in the Easter festivities, or is the littlest Easter bunny still too little? With adorable Easter stickers!
The Littlest Elf
by Brandi DoughertyA sweet holiday story from a New York Times bestselling duo!From the New York Times bestselling team that brought us The Littlest Pilgrim comes a sweet new holiday follow-up filled with Christmas cheer and adorable stickers!Oliver may be the littlest elf in the North Pole, but he has a big desire to discover his very special job in Santa's workshop! But after getting lost in the toy shop, making a mess at the book shop, and falling in the mixing machine at the bakery, is the littlest elf just too little? Perhaps he just needs the littlest reindeer to remind him what Christmas is all about!
The Littlest Emperor
by David Seow Olga Marie Polunin"A long time ago, the Littlest Emperor ruled the largest empire in the world." So begins this story about a little boy with big responsibilities, an even bigger heart, and his search for something he's never had: fun. Though the Littlest Emperor has everything you'd ever think he might want, he doesn't know what fun is. So, with his trusted Grand Adviser beside him, he sets out across his empire in a grand search for how to have fun. Author David Seow spins a magical tale about finding happiness in the most unexpected of places.Filled with a host of memorable characters and delicious dialogue that young children will savor (and older ones delight to read aloud!), and illustrated by the renowned artist Olga Polunin with warm hues that reflect the pan-Asian spirit of the story, The Littlest Emperor promises to become another favorite in our growing collection of Asian children's books.
The Littlest Family's Big Day
by Emily Winfield MartinFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Wonderful Things You Will Be, meet Emily Winfield Martin's little forest family and the adventures they have on one very big day.Who is only under 5 inches tall and has just moved to the woods? The cutest and littlest bear family you have ever seen--and their adopted teeny tiny fox tot! What happens when they venture out to explore their new world...? With an easy-to-read story and the careful brushstrokes of Emily Winfield Martin's illustrations, The Littlest Family's Big Day captures the mystery and magic of the woods. Inspired by classic children&’s books such as The Littlest Fur Family and Dream Animals, this is a radiant treasure to be cherished for generations.
The Littlest Food Critic
by Debbie RigaudThis sweet little picky eater will steal your heart as he learns to appreciate how his parents nourish him!Little Sebastian has a lot of opinions when it comes to food, so his parents call him their own baby food critic! He even has a personal rating system, from one to five binkies, and he&’s prepared to knock off a binky or two if his food is too gooey, doesn&’t smell quite right, or is touching other food. When a restaurant outing throws him for a loop, a one-binky review seems inevitable . . . but then his parents save the day and Sebastian realizes the special ingredient they&’ve been adding to every meal—one that definitely deserves five binkies!
The Littlest Giant
by Joshua M. Greene Emma V. MooreKing Bali is not a bad soul; he's just ambitious. He wants big things! As a consequence, he doesn't have friends. What he does have is an evil adviser named Shukra, who is even more ambitious than the king. When King Bali is visited by a tiny sage, Shukra is suspicious and warns the king to stay away. In this retelling of an ancient story from the Sanskrit histories, King Bali learns that big things can come in small packages - and that sometimes a small courtesy can bring big rewards. Illustrator Emma Moore applies luminescent colors and dynamic perspectives to her visualization of this tale of big and little, adapted from India's beloved "Ten Avatars." Author Joshua M. Greene's elegant and direct storytelling renders an otherwise esoteric subject accessible and relevant for contemporary young readers.
The Littlest Leaguer (I Can Read Level 1)
by Syd HoffOf all the players in the little league, Harold was the littlest.No matter how hard he tries, Harold is no good at baseball. The ground balls always bounce over his head, and his little legs never get him to the pop flies fast enough. So the only place Coach Lombardi puts him is on the bench. Until one day, during a very important game, Harold gets his big chance to show that being little isn't so bad after all.
The Littlest Leprechaun (Littlest Series)
by Brandi DoughertyIs the littlest leprechaun just too little to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Find out in this sweet and lovable new story in the bestselling Littlest series!From the New York Times bestselling author who brought us The Littlest Valentine comes a sweet new St. Patrick's Day story filled with luck, friendship, unicorns, and one adorable little leprechaun friend! Liam is the littlest leprechaun in his lovable family. He may be little, but Liam knows this is the year he'll be able to finally help out on St. Patrick's Day! But a leprechaun's duties are a little difficult to manage when you're so little. Will Liam be able to find a way to celebrate the holiday, or is the littlest leprechaun still too little?
The Littlest Mummy (The Littlest)
by Brandi DoughertyA sweet and spooky Halloween companion to The Littlest Pilgrim and The Littlest Elf from New York Times bestselling author Brandi Dougherty! From the New York Times bestselling author who brought us The Littlest Pilgrim comes a sweet new Halloween story filled with gentle spooky fun and one adorable little mummy friend!Mae may be the littlest mummy in the Spooky Woods, but she has a big desire to dance with her family at the big Halloween bash! But Mae just can't seem to moan, groan, and look scary, no matter how hard she shuffles and shouts. Will Mae be able to participate in the party, or is the littlest mummy just too little?
The Littlest Pumpkin (The Littlest)
by Brandi DoughertyA sweet Halloween-themed addition to the Littlest series, from New York Times bestselling author, Brandi Dougherty!It's almost Halloween in the Spooky Woods and Petey the pumpkin can't wait! He may be the littlest pumpkin in his patch, but Petey hopes that this year he will be chosen to participate in the annual pumpkin decorating contest. As the day of the Halloween party arrives, Petey grows worried. Is he simply too little to be picked?An adorable Halloween story for little pumpkins everywhere!Read more from the bestselling Littlest series:The Littlest MummyThe Littlest LeprechaunThe Littlest Cupid
The Littlest Red Horse
by Charles TazewellThere are twenty-four horses on the merry-go-round, and something is magical about the red one. When the red one gets lost, he find himself in a hospital, where a boy named Edward nees some magic. Other books by charles Tazewell are available in this library.
The Littlest Things Give the Loveliest Hugs
by Mark Sperring Maddie FrostA delightful picture book celebrating love and hugs in all kinds of animal families--perfect for Valentine's Day and year-round love, too!From ducklings to seal pups, from bunnies to cubs, the littlest things give the loveliest hugs. In this tender celebration of love, you'll find the sweetest bug hug, the cutest fox cuddle, and the gentlest elephant embrace you've ever seen. Playful poetry and bright illustrations of adorable baby animals will inspire cozy time from morning to night, all the way to bedtime.
The Littlest Things Give the Loveliest Hugs
by Mark SperringThis glorious rhyming celebration of love and hugs introduces baby animals from the jungle to the Antarctic, the forest to the ocean - along with their adoring parents! Ducklings, seal pups, penguins, chicks and cubs . . . every mummy and daddy knows that the littlest things give the loveliest hugs!With the feel of an instant classic, this lyrical book is perfect for cuddle time.Mark Sperring is the bestselling author of Father Christmas on the Naughty Step and How Many Sleeps Till Christmas.
The Littlest Train
by Chris GallIn this endearing story of a tiny toy train, the creator of the hit series Dinotrux now breathes life into more than a half-dozen trains that climb, haul, chug, zip, and zoom.In a small room, down a short flight of stairs, there lives a little toy train...about to have a BIG adventure! There's an endless world to explore, and awe-inspiring new friends to meet. Mighty Max, Chloe Cogs, Sara Speedster, and Farley Freighter can reach all the best sights, lickety-split. But when the day is done and the sun goes down, will the littlest train find his way home? Calling all train lovers: All aboard!
The Littlest Tree
by Charles TazewellA heartwarming Christmas story in which a tough pack of orphans adopt a little orphan girl and, using military throwaways, make a Christmas tree for her. In a place where hope left with the arrival of soldiers, a group of homeless boys becomes family for an abandoned little girl. Determined that she have her first Christmas tree, Johann, the oldest of the boys, drags home a thin scrap of a tree. Decorated with shiny bits of broken glass and discarded foil, the children hang their wishes on its weary branches-and a little girl discovers the magic and love of Christmas amidst the rubble of war. Other books by Charles Tazewell are available in this library.
The Littlest Vampire (Little Golden Book)
by Lauren ForteA ghoulishly funny Little Golden Book based on the new Disney Junior show Vampirina!Vampirina is a new kid in town who has moved from Transylvania to Pennsylvania. Her family just happens to be a family of vampires! Children ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book that retells an episode of the new Disney Junior series, Vampirina, in which Vee babysits for a baby vampire and realizes it's not as easy as it sounds! Vampirina is a show that is a celebration of differences, and all it means to be the kid . . . or vampire . . . who dances to the beat of his/her own drum.
The Littlest Viking
by Alexandra PenfoldA hilarious story about what happens to the littlest and loudest Viking when an even littler and louder Viking arrives, perfect for fans of The Princess and the Pony and I Don't Want to Be a Frog.Sven might be the littlest Viking, but he has no trouble making himself known. He has the loudest warrior cry and the fiercest set of teeth. He loves to pillage and plunder. But there's a new kid in town--a warrior princess, who is smaller than Sven and even louder. What's a little Viking to do?"Penfold folds in fun ancient analogues to tried-and-true methods of appeasing cranky little ones, and Roxas's liberal use of a color perhaps best described as neon snot brings a punk edge to her scenes of Viking family life. Irreverent yet tender."--Publishers Weekly, Starred review"A warm tale of family togetherness."--Kirkus"A spirited tale about stopping a tantrum with a story, perfect for storytime or one-on-one sharing."--SLJ
The Littlest Voyageur
by Margi PreusA red squirrel, Jean Pierre Petit Le Rouge, stows away on a canoe to fulfill his dream of joining a group of voyageurs--men who paddle canoes filled with goods to a trading post thousands of miles away. It is 1792 and unbeknownst to a group of voyageurs traveling from Montreal to Grand Portage, an intrepid squirrel, Jean Pierre Petit Le Rouge, sneaks onto their canoe. Le Rouge is soon discovered because he can't contain his excitement--mon dieu he is so enthusiastic. The smells! The vistas! The comradery! The voyageurs are not particularly happy to have him, especially because Le Rouge rides, but he does not paddle. He eats, but he does not cook. He doesn't even carry anything on portages--sometimes it is he who has to be carried. He also has a terrible singing voice. What kind of voyageur is that?When they finally arrive at the trading post Le Rouge is in for a terrible shock--the voyageurs have traveled all those miles to collect beaver pelts. With the help of Monique, a smart and sweet flying squirrel, Le Rouge organizes his fur-bearing friends of the forest to ambush the men and try and convince them to quit being voyageurs. Written by a Newbery honor author, the book has over 20 black-and-white illustrations.A Junior Library Guild Selection
The Littlest Witch (The Littlest)
by Brandi DoughertyIs the littlest witch just too little to celebrate Halloween? Find out in this adorably spooky new story in the bestselling Littlest series -- with stickers!From the New York Times bestselling author who brought us The Littlest Elf comes a sweet new Halloween story filled with gentle spooky fun and one adorable little witch friend!In this companion to The Littlest Mummy, Mae the Mummy's friend Wilma is the littlest witch in the Spooky Woods. She may be little, but Wilma knows this is the year she'll be able to fly with her family in the big broom-flying demonstration! But even though she knows the flying routine by heart, Wilma just isn't able to fly yet. Will Wilma be able to find a way to participate in the broom-flying fun, or is the littlest witch still too little?With adorable Halloween stickers!
The Lives of Christopher Chant
by Diana Wynne JonesHis father and uncles are enchanters, his mother a powerful sorceress, yet nothing seems magical about Christopher Chant except his dreams. Night after night, he climbs through the formless Place Between and visits marvelous lands he calls the Almost Anywheres. Then Christopher discovers that he can bring real, solid things back from his dreams. Others begin to recognize the extent of his powers, and they issue an order that turns Christopher's life upside down: Go to Chrestomanci Castle to train to be the controller of all the world's magic.The Lives of Christopher Chant is the adventure-filled story of the boyhood of Chretomanci, the famous magician who also appears in Charmed Life, Witch Week, and The Magicians of Caprona.
The Living
by Matt de la Peña"De la Peña has created a rare thing: a plot-driven YA with characters worthy of a John Green novel."-Entertainment Weekly, A- "Action is first and foremost. . . . De la Peña can uncork delicate but vivid scenes." --The New York Times Shy took the summer job to make some money. In a few months on a luxury cruise liner, he'll rake in the tips and be able to help his mom and sister out with the bills. And how bad can it be? Bikinis, free food, maybe even a girl or two--every cruise has different passengers, after all. But everything changes when the Big One hits. Shy's only weeks out at sea when an earthquake more massive than ever before recorded hits California, and his life is forever changed. The earthquake is only the first disaster. Suddenly it's a fight to survive for those left living.More Praise for The Living: "[The Living] is special because of its extraordinary protagonist, Shy, who I haven't been able to shake from my mind in the weeks since I read the book."-John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars"There's no way to classify The Living. It's everything I love mixed into one fantastic, relentless, action-packed story. As always with Matt, the characters are the best part. So real. I loved this book."-James Dashner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series[STAR] "An addictive page-turner and character-driven literary novel with broad appeal for fans of both."-Kirkus Reviews, Starred[STAR] "An excellent, enthralling ride...a great read for those looking for adventure and survival stories."-VOYA, Starred"De la Peña (I Will Save You) delivers near-constant action, a high body count, and a compelling cast of characters in this socially aware thriller."-Publishers Weekly"Peña takes the time to establish some solid rapport among his characters before unleashing the mayhem, though, and the central disease and drug scam is so viciously immoral that readers will probably book passage on the upcoming sequel, to learn whether Shy and his two smokin'-hot love interests will bring the bad guys to their knees."-The Bulletin "Adventure survival enthusiasts will relish the vivid and raw descriptions of the sinking ship, blistering sun, and shark-infested waters. But most appealing is the empathetic teen, portrayed as a tough guy with a romantic side, who will appeal to both males and females, and is likely to appear in the upcoming sequel."-School Library Journal"A straight-up tour de force, a breathless, horrifying dash into the void...he fun of de la Peña's latest is how unexpectedly he blends genres, making this, in a sense, four books in one: a finely observed social-class drama, an on-the-sea survival adventure, a global-disaster book, and a contagion thriller."-BooklistPura Belpre Author Honor Award WinnerAn ALSC 2014 Notable Children's Book PickFrom the Hardcover edition.val adventure, a global-disaster book, and a contagion thriller."-BooklistPura Belpre Author Honor Award WinnerAn ALSC 2014 Notable Children's Book PickFrom the Hardcover edition.
The Living Legend (Battlestar Galactica Series, No. #6)
by Nicholas Yermakov Glen A. LarsonA great warrior has returned to lead Galactica against its biggest challenge yet! Commander Cain, living legend of the cosmos, is marshalling his forces for a desperate counterattack against the Cylon marauders led by the ruthless Baltar. Yet, the young warriors of the besieged battlestar wonder: is the mythical "Juggernaut" really a military genius or just an eccentric despot made crazy by the wounds of time?
The Living Portrait (Judy Bolton Mysteries #18)
by Margaret SuttonThe thirty-eight volume Judy Bolton series was written during the thirty-five years from 1932-1967. It is one of the most successful and enduring girls' series ever published. The Judy Bolton books are noted not only for their fine plots and thrilling stories, but also for their realism and their social commentary. Unlike most other series characters, Judy and her friends age and mature in the series and often deal with important social issues. To many, Judy is a feminist in the best light-smart, capable, courageous, nurturing, and always unwavering in her true beliefs; a perfect role model.
The Living Wilderness
by Rutherford MontgomeryRutherford G. Montgomery, one of the most widely-read and best-loved nature-writers in the country, has written well over a hundred books of fiction, most of them involving his favorite "friends of the wilderness." The Living Wilderness is a distillation of his personal experiences with wild-life, a recapitulation of the breadth and depth of his observation and knowledge of the wild creatures which we seldom see--unless we look for them.