When I Grow Up By: Leonid Gore A great book to share between father and sons, this book utilizes bright colors and cutouts. The book depicts a tiny drop becoming a rushing river and a small sprout becoming an immense tree till finally we see what the small boy wants […]
Garbage Helps Our Garden Grow: A Compost Story By Linda Glaser This book features a clear, simple introduction to composting through photos depicting children in the various stages of the process. Rather than appeal to the “icky” nature of worms, the book presents composting in a practical manner. If you’re […]
The Easter Egg By: Jan Brett Fans of Jan Brett’s other classics like “The Mitten”, will really enjoy her newest book. Her illustrations are detailed, colorful and there’s always more to see in the images. Brett mentions her fondness and fascination for rabbits which she demonstrates by using many different […]
Dinos in the Snow by Karma Wilson Does your child love dinosaurs? This book combines one of the most popular topics at the Library, dinosaurs with wintry activities. Follow a Barapasaurus, Stegosaurus and other friends as they embark on dino-sized adventures on skis, sleds and snowboards. The rhyming text will […]
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