Staff Picks
Holiday Gifts for Preschoolers
- Jenny D.
- Friday, December 04, 2020
Collection
Preschoolers are primed for discovery and books are no exception. Treating books with loving care is something preschoolers are also beginning to learn. They will take pride in their growing library when you give the gift of books.
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Find Fergus
Published in 2020
Fergus the bear wants to play hide and seek with the reader, but will need help--and practice--to hide well.
The Bear Went over the Mountain
Published in 2020
In this take-off on the familiar nursery rhyme, a series of animals looks for a missing friend until all are on the other side of the mountain, having a jamboree.
Let's Play Monsters!
Published in 2020
Inspired by a game played by the author with her own grandchild, a crayon-bright story by the award-winning creator of the Maisy series invites little monsters to munch, scrunch, gobble and moo their way through imaginative interactions with loved ones before settling down to sleep.
Smart George
Published in 2020
When George's mother asks him to add one plus one, two plus two, and three plus three, George would rather eat, go for a walk, and take a nap. But soon George finds himself in a colorful dream about . . . numbers!
Dream Big, Little One
Published in 2018
Features female figures of black history, including pilot Bessie Coleman, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash.
AAAlligator!
Published in 2020
"When a boy encounters and alligator while hiking in the woods, he immediately jumps back and cries, "AAAlligator!". But he soon realizes the alligator needs his help, so he bravely steps up, even though he is afraid. His good deed done, he heads home, thinking that was the end of that. But later that evening, he hears a rustling outside his window -- the alligator! Waiting ... but not in a hungry way. Over time, the boy and the alligator become friends -- and one day, they venture into town. "AAAlligator! AAAlligator!" the townspeople cry. Everyone is very upset -- especially the mayor, who makes an official proclamation: "NO ALLIGATORS, blah, blah, blah." The boy and the alligator are forced to go home. That night, a crowd gathers outside the boy's door, led by the mayor. The alligator has to go, the mayor tells the boy. The boy asks the crowd to consider the alligator, who is friendly, and helpful, and hungry, and lonely ... It's food for thought. The townspeople talk it over. But the mayor insists, "NO ALLIGATORS!" The townspeople disperse. "Silly proclamation" ... "He hasn't even eaten anyone yet!" ... "It's not fair." The boy is worried. What's going to happen to the alligator? But then, to his surprise, the townspeople start secretly bringing their leftovers to feed the alligator -- and over time, the alligator becomes part of their community. The townspeople elect a new mayor, who writes a new proclamation, and everyone lives happily ever after ... proving that sometimes you just have to break the rules!"-- Provided by publisher.
Mistletoe
A Christmas Story
Published in 2020
Mistletoe, a mouse who loves snow, works very hard to knit the perfect gift for her best friend, an elephant named Norwell, who prefers to stay inside where it is warm.
Hanukkah Bear
Published in 2020
"Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, and on the first night of Hanukkah, the scent of her cooking wakes a hungry, adorable bear from his hibernation. He lumbers into town to investigate, and Bubba Brayna--who does not see or hear very well--mistakes him for her rabbi. She welcomes the bear inside to play the dreidel game, light the menorah, and enjoy a scrumptious meal. However, after her well-fed guest leaves, there's a knock at the door--it's the rabbi, and all of Brayna's other friends, arriving for dinner. But there are no latkes left--and together, they finally figure out who really ate them."-- Publisher's website.
Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon
Published in 2020
"Molly Lou's mother encouraged her to speak up when something is wrong, for those who can't, and even when it's hard, and all of that comes into play when a bully picks on a new kid at school"-- Provided by publisher.
Where Are You From?
Published in 2019
"When a young girl is asked where she's from�where she's really from�she's no longer as she was. She decides to turn to her dear abuelo for some help with this ever-persistent question. But he doesn't quite give her the answer she expects."--Page [2] of cover.
Between Us and Abuela
A Family Story from the Border
Published in 2019
When Maria, Juan, and their mother go to the border between California and Mexico to visit their grandmother at Christmas, Maria must devise a way to get Juan's gift over the fence.
The Little Mermaid
Published in 2020
"In this reinvention of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, a little mermaid trades her voice for legs and makes a new friend on land, but must return to the sea to save her family"-- Provided by publisher.
Shapes
Published in 2020
"An introduction to shapes with examples of real-life objects that resemble those shapes"-- Provided by publisher.
Don't Wake the Dragon
Published in 2020
Shhh! Be very, very quiet. The rascally dragon is finally asleep. But when the page turns, the breeze blows the door shut with a bang! Does it wake up the dragon?
Hello, New House
Published in 2020
When her family moves across the country, a young girl learns to adjust to her new home, discovering that while some things change, others remain the same.
'Twas Nochebuena
Published in 2014
Explores Latin American traditions for celebrating Christmas Eve in a text that combines English and Spanish words and follows the rhythm of Clement Moore's "The Night Before Christmas".
Small Walt Spots Dot
Published in 2020
"Walt and his driver Gus are plowing a parking lot when they come upon a stray puppy and decide to help him get inside where it's warm and find a home"-- Provided by publisher.
How to Find a Bird
Published in 2020
"A non-fiction guide to finding and observing birds for young bird-watchers."-- Provided by publisher.
Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa
Published in 2010
L'il Rabbit searches for a gift for his grandmother when she is sick during Kwanzaa, and surprises her with the best gift of all. Includes "The Nguzo Saba - The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa."
Foodie Faces
Published in 2020
"Faces made out of everyday fruits, vegetables, grains, and more teach young readers about emotions and healthy eating"-- Provided by publisher.