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The Elephant

In this, Jenni Desmond’s third nonfiction children’s book about one of the large, endangered animals of Earth, we join a young boy as he learns about The Elephant. From Africa to Asia, the elephant makes its home. Light on their feet, despite their great weight, these magnificent creatures appear light and graceful because they’re always walking on their tip-toes. They have excellent hearing and can detect the rumblings of other elephants from six miles away. And, just like humans being right handed or left handed, elephants can be right tusked or left tusked! The recipient of the 2016 New York Times Best Illustrated award for her book The Polar Bear, Desmond creates illustrations that are scientifically accurate, strikingly detailed, and beautifully rendered in collage, paint, and colored pencil.

The Fish House Door

Shawn comes from a long line of island lobstermen. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather have all hauled traps, baited pockets, painted buoys, and cleaned their brushes on the door of the same fish house for decades. To Shawn, it's just a weathered old piece of wood with broken hinges. But when an art dealer comes to visit, he gives Shawn a new perspective on the fish house door, and a fresh look at the people and traditions that have shaped his past and will chart his future. The Fish House Door, illustrated by rising star Astrid Sheckels, won the 2010 Moonbeam Award (Gold Medal) for Best Picture Book in the All Ages category.

Fred Stays with Me!

A child describes how she lives sometimes with her mother and sometimes with her father, but her dog is her constant companion.

Interrupting Chicken (Interrupting Chicken)

Little Red Chicken wants Papa to read her a bedtime story. but interrupts him almost as soon as he begins each tale.

Leaf Man

Ride the wind and drift east with Leaf Man in this autumnal classic by Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert, perfect for young readers returning to school in the fall. Fall has come, the wind is gusting, and Leaf Man is on the move. Is he drifting east, over the marsh and ducks and geese Or is he heading west, above the orchards, prairie meadows, and spotted cows? No one's quite sure, but this much is certain: A Leaf Man's got to go where the wind blows. Ehlert crafts each illustration out of actual fall leaves on every spread to reveal gorgeous landscapes. This playful and whimsical book celebrates the natural world and the rich imaginative life of children.

Leah Marie and Her Down Right Perfect Path to Math

This is a story of a little girl, Leah Marie, who has Down syndrome. As she spends a week with her Gram, she shares with the reader fun ways that she and her Gram recognize and write numbers during the week. Leah Marie also takes the reader on an exciting journey as she shares mathematical shapes that she sees in her world. Leah Marie's message to all the readers is that math can be fun for everyone.

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

New York Times Bestseller! 5 Starred Reviews! From acclaimed, bestselling creators Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, and Adam Rex, author-illustrator of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, comes a laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe The Classic Fantasy Adventure Series (Chronicles of Narnia)

Four English schoolchildren find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the golden lion, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter.

Little People Big Dreams Stephen Hawking

When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. This inspiring story of the brilliant physicist's life features a facts and photos section at the back.

A Little Spot of Anxiety: A Story About Calming Your Worries

Anxiety comes from feelings of being worried, scared, or anxious. When these feelings are in small amounts that’s okay because they are there to help protect us, but when they get TOO BIG, they become overwhelming and need to be managed. When a child experiences anxiety it can prevent them from doing what he/she wants and and/or needs to do, which can make anxiety a disability.

Maybe a Bear Ate It! (Storyplay Ser.)

As a little boy searches for his missing book, he worries: Maybe a bat flew away with it. Or maybe a giraffe grabbed it. It's not just his imagination - his favorite book is their favorite, too! This hilarious tale is guaranteed to be a bedtime favorite with all youngsters! "Exactly right for preschool storytime or toddler bedtime, this story will tickle the funny bones of both readers and their audiences." Even adults will be hard-pressed not to smile.

Memoirs of a Tortoise (Memoirs Ser.)

Monster Boy and the Classroom Pet (Monster Boy Set 1 Ser.)

Do monsters make good pet owners? Marty Onster's parents seem to think so if the pet is served for lunch! Marty really, really, really wants his own furry friend. Is the new classroom pet the friend for Marty or will his parents pull through in the end? Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group.

My Life in the Wild Cheetah (Animal Planet Ser.)

A newborn cheetah cub greets readers at the beginning of this immersive book and leads them on a fascinating journey through the life cycle of the world's fastest cats. This playful, first-person narrative introduces readers to important science curriculum topics including the cheetah's camouflage coat, its hot habitat, and its place in the cat family. Gorgeous illustrations will further captivate readers and an extensive "Did You Know?" section will invite readers to engage in critical thinking. The fun quiz allows readers to test reading comprehension skills for an independent learning experience.

Nature's Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story

Gwen Frostic sought solace in art and nature. She learned to be persistent and independent - never taking no for an answer or letting her disabilities define her. An artist and business owner, Gwen dedicated her work and her life to reminding people of the wonder and beauty in nature.

Nic and Nellie

Everyone gets homesick. And Nic is no different. She's so excited about spending the entire summer on a small New England island with her grandparents that she counts down the days through winter and spring. But when the grand adventure finally begins, she finds tears and loneliness instead of joy and freedom. Astrid Sheckels' picture book Nic and Nellie is a gorgeously illustrated, heartwarming story of a girl and her beloved dog, Nellie, who slowly learn that new places really aren't so scary, and that often friends can be found around every corner, even in old row boats, tidal ponds, and stinky mud flats.

Nobody Hugs a Cactus

Hank, a cactus who is as prickly on the inside as he is on the outside, decides he wants a hug.

Not a Box (Not A Box Ser.)

Don't miss this wholly original celebration of the power of imagination, winner of a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. This picture book with its visual humor and simple dialogue is great for fans of Mo Willems and Crockett Johnson--and it's a thoughtful graduation gift for creative people of all ages. A box is just a box...unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows. Inspired by a memory of sitting in a box on her driveway with her sister, Antoinette Portis captures the thrill when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real--when the imagination takes over inside a cardboard box, and through play, a child is transported to a world where anything is possible.

Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes: A Back To School Book For Kids (Pete The Cat Ser.)

Pete the cat wears his school shoes while visiting the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and more while singing his special song.

Sonday System LPL Alphabet Book

A multisensory early childhood and intervention program for pre-reading, early reading. It has colorful illustrations featuring letter alliterations for practicing phonological awareness.

Sonday System LPL Shapes and Numbers Book

A multisensory early childhood and intervention program for pre-reading, early reading, shapes and early numeracy skills. It includes colorful illustrations that introduce beginning shapes and numbers 1-10 for reinforcing skills such as sorting, sequencing and pattern recognition.

Summertime Sleepers

Everyone knows about animals that hibernate in the winter. But it's time to discover animals that sleep all summer long! All science classrooms discuss animals that hibernate during winter months, but few know about animals that estivate--a prolonged sleep during hot or dry periods. Dual layers of text awaken readers to the reasons estivating animals become dormant--whether it's because warm weather threatens food supply or to avoid increased body temperatures. From the ladybug to the salamander, from the lungfish to the desert hedgehog, twelve estivating animals and their habits--both when sleeping and awake--are explained through clear text and elegant watercolor illustrations that create a scrapbook feel.

Tree of Life: The Incredible Biodiversity Of Life On Earth (Citizenkid Ser.)

If every known species on Earth were a leaf on a tree, that tree would have 1 750 000 leaves. Since humans count for just one leaf on the tree, we have a lot to learn about the millions of other forms of life with which we share the world. A dazzlingly illustrated and child-friendly introduction to biodiversity, Tree of Life shows how living things are classified into five kingdoms - and how each has much to tell us about all aspects of life on our planet. Tree of Life is part of Citizen Kid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.

What Happened to You

A Schneider Family Book Award Honor book! This accessible, funny, and groundbreaking story addresses the questions children often ask, as well as a disabled child's choice not to answer. What happened to you? Was it a shark? A burglar? A lion? Did it fall off? A boy named Joe is trying to play pirates at the playground, but he keeps being asked what happened to his leg. Bombarded with questions and silly suggestions, Joe becomes more and more fed up...until the kids finally understand they don't need to know what happened. And that they're wasting valuable playtime! Based on the author's real childhood experiences, this honest, funny, and authentic picture book is an empowering read for anyone with a disability, and for young readers learning how best to address differences.

What Is the Executive Branch (Your Guide To Government Ser.)

The executive branch of the United States government is responsible for putting laws into action. This book carefully explains the workings of the executive branch, from its most visible figure, the President, through to the vice president, cabinet, and executive departments and agencies. Key roles such as the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Attorney General are profiled. A comparison to other executive powers in state and local governments, as well as other countries, is also included. Teacher's guide available.