Staff Picks
Great Books for Ages 3, 4, 5
- Children's Room
- Friday, January 07, 2022
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"Night after night, Little Star took tiny nibble after tiny nibble of the Big Mooncake."--A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin
Preschoolers are listening to longer books and asking LOTS of questions. They are growing their independence along with their attention spans. Bring your book lover to Richland Library and pick up one of these terrific titles today.
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Mommy's Khimar (read Along)
Published in 2020
A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears. Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head. A young girl plays dress-up with her mother's headscarves, feeling her mother's love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant, this portrait of a young Muslim American girl's life showcases the beauty of a diverse and welcoming community.
Catch That Chicken!
Published in 2020
"The team behind Baby Goes to Market and B Is for Baby visit a Nigerian village for a humorous ode to childhood ingenuity. Lami is the best chicken catcher in the whole village. Her sister may be speedy at spelling, her friend fast at braiding hair, and her brother brave with bulls, but when it comes to chickens, nobody is faster or braver than Lami. That is, until the day when Lami chases a little too fast, up the baobab tree, and reaches a little too far ... ow! How can she catch chickens with an ankle that's puffed up like an angry lizard? Could it be, as Nana Nadia says, that quick thinking is more important than quick running? Award-winning author Atinuke celebrates Nigerian village life in a story vibrantly illustrated by Angela Brooksbank with a universal message at its heart"--Amazon.com.
The King of Kindergarten
Published in 2019
Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten.
I Dream of Popo
Published in 2021
When a young girl and her family emigrate from Taiwan to America, she leaves behind her beloved popo, her grandmother. She misses her popo every day, but even if their visits are fleeting, their love is ever true and strong. Includes author's and illustrator's notes detailing their personal experiences, and glossary of Chinese words connected to the story.
El Señor Tigre Se Vuelve Salvaje
Published in 2014
¿Estás aburrido de ser siempre tan correcto? ¿Desearias divertirte más? El señor Tigre sabe exactamente cómo te sientes. Por eso decidió volverse salvaje. Pero...¿no ha ido demasiado lejos?" -- Page 4 of cover.
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild
Published in 2017
Bored with city life and the proper behavior it requires, Mr. Tiger has a wild idea that leads him to discover his true nature.
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild
Published in 2013
Bored with city life and the proper behavior it requires, Mr. Tiger has a wild idea that leads him to discover his true nature.
Red Shoes
Published in 2020
Malika loves her new red shoes and wears them everywhere, but eventually she outgrows them, and her grandmother takes them to a second-hand shop--where they will become a special present for Amina (who fasted half the month of Ramadan) in Africa, who will enjoy her special red shoes every bit as much as Malika did.
The Hike
Published in 2019
With lyrical language that captures the majesty of the natural world coupled with fun narrative featured throughout, this spirited picture book tells the victorious story of three girls' friendship?and their tribulations and triumphs in the great outdoors. Here is the best and worst of any hike: from picnics to puffing and panting, deer-sighting to detours. Featuring a glossary, a sketchbook by one of the characters, abundant labels throughout, and scientific backmatter, this book is a must-have for budding scientists, best friends, and all adventurers. And it proves, as if proof were needed, what epic things can happen right in your own backyard.
The Hike
Published in 2019
Three friends set out on a day hike to explore their local forest, intending to climb to the top of the hill, where they will plant a flag, read a poem, and release feathers into the wind.
Alphabet Under Construction
Published in 2002
A mouse works his way through the alphabet as he folds the "F," measures the "M," and rolls the "R."
We Are Water Protectors
Published in 2021
Winner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal New York Times Bestseller This program is read by the author. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption-a bold and lyrical audiobook written and read by Carole Lindstrom. Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth And poison her people's water, one young water protector Takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press
Bedtime for Sweet Creatures
Published in 2018
A beloved and very sleepy little boy resists his mother's efforts to put him to bed.
Perfect Square
Published in 2011
A perfect square that is perfectly happy is torn into pieces, punched with holes, crumpled, and otherwise changed but finds in each transformation that it can be something new, and just as happy.
The Snow Lion
Published in 2018
Caro is too shy to make friends in her new neighborhood until she meets a mysterious Snow Lion, who plays with her and encourages her to meet other children.
Whale in a Fishbowl
Published in 2018
Wednesday, a whale living in captivity, is inspired by a little girl named Piper to try to reach the sea.
A Big Mooncake for Little Star
Published in 2018
A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin Pat, pat, pat... Little Star's soft feet tiptoed to the Big Mooncake. Little Star loves the delicious Mooncake that she bakes with her mama. But she's not supposed to eat any yet! What happens when she can't resist a nibble? In this stunning picture book that shines as bright as the stars in the sky, Newbery Honor author Grace Lin creates a heartwarming original story that explains phases of the moon.
A Big Mooncake for Little Star
Published in 2018
Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a Big Moon Cookie and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night.
We Are Water Protectors
Published in 2020
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption ? a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade. Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all . . . When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth And poison her people's water, one young water protector Takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource.
Fry Bread
A Native American Family Story
Published in 2019
Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America's 573 recognized tribes.
Strictly No Elephants
Published in 2015
A boy is excluded from joining his friends' pet club because of his unusual pet.
Over and Under the Pond
Published in 2017
Celebrates the forms of life that live above and under a pond, including turtles, red-winged blackbirds, blue herons, minnows, frogs, and catfish.
If You Plant a Seed
Published in 2015
While planting seeds in their garden, two animals learn the value of kindness.
One Fox
A Counting Book Thriller
Published in 2019
An illustrated counting book in which one famished fox finds five snug eggs but must face three plump hens to get them.
You Matter
Published in 2020
A New York Times bestseller! An New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year! They All Saw a Cat meets The Important Book in this sensitive and impactful picture book about seeing the world from different points of view by Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honoree Christian Robinson. In this full, bright, and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are deftly and empathetically explored?from a pair of bird-watchers to the pigeons they're feeding. Young readers will be drawn into the luminous illustrations inviting them to engage with the world in a new way and see how everyone is connected, and that everyone matters.
You Matter
Published in 2020
Illustrations and easy-to-read text remind the reader that no matter what happens or how one feels, he or she matters.
Little Blue Truck
Published in 2008
A small blue truck finds his way out of a jam, with a little help from his friends.
Boxitects
Published in 2020
Meg goes to Maker School to hone her talent for building with boxes, but when Simone, another boxitect, arrives they become so competitive they nearly fail in the annual Maker Match.
Mommy's Khimar
Published in 2018
A young Muslim girl puts on a head scarf and not only feels closer to her mother, she also imagines herself as a queen, the sun, a superhero, and more.
Because
Published in 2019
A series of events, some seemingly very insignificant, lead to a young girl attending a life-changing concert.
Hooray for Hat!
Published in 2014
Elephant wakes up in a grumpy mood, but a present on his doorstep--a hat--cheers him and he sets out to greet his neighbors who all, it seems, need hats of their own.