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Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Explore the Gold Rush from the perspective of William Miller and Henry Garrison, two miners in the Sierra Nevada region, and uncover the often unrelenting conditions of the California gold mines. A story of community, determination, and the search for the American Dream, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into what life was really like during this pivotal period in American history--brought to life by a gripping narrative and...
2) Hello, face!
Author
Series
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
From laughing to cooing, from sneezing to yawning, join baby in discovering what expressive eyes, noses, and mouths can do.
4) Hello feet!
Author
Series
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
From splashing in the bath to wiggling in the sand, from pulling off socks to taking first steps, join baby in discovering what tiny feet can do.
Author
Publisher
Soaring Kite Books
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
One-Deep breath in, nice and slow. Two? Now breathe out...there you go. Introduce self-regulation to the youngest readers early on by allowing them to model breathing, stretching, and movement with a parent or educator in 10 action-packed steps. This board book allows children to refocus their minds and energies to achieve calm or to regain attention before doing activities that require more concentration. The upbeat rhyming text paired with vibrant...
7) How we play
Author
Series
Publisher
Little Feminist
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Play is powerful! Featuring beautiful photos of all the inclusive ways kids and families play (like using imagination, adaptive devices, sports equipment, and musical instruments), How We Play shows us there are so many ways to play."--
Author
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A massive newly revised guide that covers all 898 Pokémon! Fully illustrated and totally comprehensive, this two-volume set includes full-color pictures, descriptions, and stats including Abilities, moves and Evolutions! Volume 1 contains data on Bulbasaur to Garchomp!"--
Author
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In this follow-up to Let's Find Momo!, spend a day with Momo as he sets off on a nature adventure. From the mountains to the beach to camping under the stars, young readers will delight in finding Momo in unexpected and beautiful locations. Plus, Momo has an adorable new puppy friend: Boo!
10) Bee
Author
Series
Publisher
Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Meet Bee, a hardworking honeybee. Follow along as Bee sets off pollinating plants and returning home to its hive in this beautifully illustrated board book for the very young. From flower to flower, busy little Bee collects nectar, pollinating blooms along the way before returning back to the hive where the rest of the colony lives. Between collecting nectar, making honey, and helping the queen, the honeybee's extraordinary life is on display in this...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Every page turn of this chunky board book reveals a new layer of Margarida Esteves's bright, graphic depiction of a stage in the life of a butterfly. A gentle introduction to maturation and diversity, this rhyming story reminds readers that everyone begins life small and then grows through various stages, some slightly awkward, to then emerge as a butterfly flying high in our own uniquely beautiful way.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From two red-bellied woodpeckers to eight northern mockingbirds, kids will explore some of the most popular backyard birds nature has to offer while learning their numbers, too!"--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Start your journey to becoming a Pokémon Master by finding out everything you ever needed to know about your favorite Pokémon and their Trainers. Discover their amazing stats, special skills, and battle styles, as well as getting expert tips on how to catch and care for them. Plus, take a fun quiz to test if you've really powered-up your knowledge. With this awesome guide, you'll be a top Trainer in no time!
15) Whale
Author
Series
Publisher
Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Meet Whale, a young whale calf who loves to swim. Follow along as Whale grows into the largest creature in the ocean in this beautifully illustrated board book for the very young. Starting off as a baby close to its mother, Whale charts an incredible journey, traveling to colder waters to find plenty of krill to eat, growing with every swish of its tail. In this fun, informative board book, Whale learns the right time to surface for air, how to...
16) Bird buddies
Author
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Discover some of the coolest birds in North America. Learn super cool stuff about birds like the Carolina wren, the Indigo Bunting, the Spotted Towhee, and more! Get ready to be amazed by their colors and songs. Imagine getting up close to birds without leaving your chair. Curt Hart's photos are like windows into the birds' lives. See their colors, their nests, and maybe even catch a glimpse of them in action!"--
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Things are about to get scary Are you afraid of the dark? Or getting lost? Just like humans, animals can get scared too. That's okay, it's natural! While people might run or scream, fulmar birds vomit, Texas horned lizards shoot blood from their eyes and hagfish slime their enemies. Full of incredible and sometimes gross animal facts, Mighty Scared explores the awesome ways animals around the world respond when predators are near."-- cover page...
18) No es un frijol
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
Español
Description
Este cuento poético comparte el ciclo de vida de un frijol saltarín mexicano. Este curioso insecto saltarín es en realidad una vaina de semilla de un arbusto llamado yerba de la flecha, en la cual una oruga se adentra, viviendo dentro de la vaina hasta que construye un capullo y emerge como una polilla. Perfecto para preescolares y niños que aún no leen, este creativo libro ilustrado explora la vida diaria del frijol saltarín mexicano y su eventual...
20) Baby's firsts
Series
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
As babies grow up, they experience many firsts. From their first bath to their first haircut, this book captures the joy in each one with charming photographs and sweet smiles sure to make each milestone memorable for baby.
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