Rocket Says Clean Up by Nathan Bryon
Rocket is off to the islands to visit her grandparents. Her family loves nothing better than to beach comb and surf together...but the beach is clogged with trash! When she finds a turtle tangled in a net, Rocket decides that something must be done!
Little Houses by Kevin Henkes
When a young girl visits her grandparents at the beach, she stays in a little house and walks along the shore gathering seashells—which were once little houses of their own. As she wanders the beach, she wonders about the creatures who used to live in each shell, about the hidden treasures of the sea, and about the mysteries of the world.
Duck and Goose Go to the Beach by Tad Hills
Duck wants to go on an adventure, but Goose isn't so sure. Together, the two best friends set off on a walk that takes them through the meadow, past a shady thicket, and over a distant hill, all the way to a place they've never been before—the beach! Turns out, Goose loves the ocean. But guess who doesn't?
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers' eyes. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. Her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. Drawing from the strength of the powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty!
The Thing Lou Couldn't Do by Ashley Spires
“Lou and her friends are BRAVE adventurers. They run FASTER than airplanes. They build MIGHTY fortresses. They rescue WILD animals.” But one day, Lou's friend has a new idea ~ to climb a tree! This is something new. Lou has never climbed a tree before, and she's sure she can't do it. Will she find the courage to try?
A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo
Mr. Watson and Mrs. Watson live ordinary lives. Sometimes their lives feel a bit too ordinary. Sometimes they wish something different would happen. One day it does! When someone unpredictable finds her way to their front door, the Watsons’ lives will never be the same.
The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone--and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can't wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he's up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm!
The Library Fish by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
When Mr. Hughes finds a fish all alone in the library and names her Library Fish, she knows she’s found her true home. Library Fish makes friends in the library, and absolutely loves story time! But one day, everything outside is covered in snow and no one comes to the library. Will Library Fish be brave enough to venture outside her fishbowl for the very first time and explore the library she calls home?
The Smart Cookie by Jory John
This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence?
Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome by Kat Zhang
Amy's class has a new student from China! Amy tries hard to make Lin feel included, but she can't draw him out of his shell. Then she sees Lin chattering happily in Chinese with his family. The gears in her head start to turn, and a plan blossoms. With a little help from her grandma and a shiny new banner, can Amy help Lin feel welcome?
Farmhouse by Sophie Blackall
"Over a hill, at the end of a road, by a glittering stream that twists and turns stands a house." So begins our journey inside the dollhouse-like interior of Farmhouse, to relish in the daily life of the family that lives there. Join the award-winning, best-selling Sophie Blackall as she takes readers on an enchanting visit across time.
Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed
When Little Mae was a child, she wanted to be an astronaut. Her mom told her, "If you can dream it, if you believe it and work hard for it, anything is possible.” Inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison, this book will encourage other young girls to reach for the stars!
The Frustrating Book by Mo Willems
An ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests hosts a page-turning extravaganza in the Unlimited Squirrels series by Mo Willems (famed author of the Pigeon and the Elephant and Piggie books). Each book features a funny, furry adventure AND bonus jokes, quirky quizzes, nutty facts, and so, so many Squirrels.
See Bip Grow! by David Milgrim
See Zip zap. See Bip grow tall. Now Zip and Bip can play some ball! But as usual, things don’t go according to plan for the hapless magician, Zip. See Bip grow so big that he flies away like a giant balloon! What will Zip do?
Starla Jean Takes the Cake by Elana K. Arnold
It's Willa's first birthday -- a day that doesn't come along...every day. In fact, it only comes once and Starla Jean is going to make the most of it for her baby sister. How? A party! A few surprises are waiting to derail the determined girl... but could they be...good surprises?
The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle by Shannon Hale
The Princess in Black is in a very stinky situation. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, and it smells worse than a pile of dirty diapers or a trash can on a hot summer day. But every time the Princess in Black and her friend the Goat Avenger manage to get rid of the odor, they accidentally blow it to another kingdom! Can five princess heroes and one Goat Avenger pool their talents to vanquish a monstrous stink?
Frank and Bean by Jamie Michalak
Frank likes peace and quiet. He likes his tent, his pencil, and writing in his secret notebook. Bean likes noise. He likes his bus, his trumpet, and making music. Loud music. But Bean is missing something: he does not have words. What will happen if Frank shares his words with Bean?
Swim Mo, Swim! by David Adler
It's Field Day at summer camp and Mo's group, the Guppies, is competing for extra ice cream! He and his friends are doing their best at everything from the three-legged race to the potato sack race. As the day nears its end, each group has won one medal each. It's all on Mo to break the tie in the final event: swimming!
Charlie & Mouse: Lost and Found by Laurel Snyder
Charlie and Mouse are finding surprises in all sorts of unexpected places. After Mouse's beloved blanket is lost and then found, they find a lost dog (and eventually her owner), seek out some ice cream, and discover a new puppy friend to take home at last.