Beautiful New Books!

No Babysitters Allowed- Hopscotch is a very brave young rabbit until his parents go out and leave him with a babysitter.






When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat- When a young girl dances with her mother to a Louis Armstrong record, she wonders about thenonsense words she hears him singing. Scat? she asks. What's that? The answer comes to her in her dreams, when the great Satchmo himself arrives to teach her how tosing about any old thing, even bubble gum!Coupled with colorful and explosive illustrations that perfectly capture the exhuberence of jazz, thisbeautiful story is sure to inspire readers to sing out loud!



One is a Feast for Mouse- On Thanksgiving Day while everyone naps, Mouse spots one pea, a perfect feast, but he cannot help adding all of the fixings--until Cat spots him.








My Dad, John McCain- This picture book biography, written with great love and insight by his oldest daughter, writer Meghan McCain, shows us the public John McCain and the personal John McCain in a way we've never seen before--making this American hero come to life before young eyes.

Abuelos-
Young Ray and Amelia move to a new village in New Mexico and experience the fright and fun of "los abuelos" for the first time. In the cold months of midwinter, village men disappear to disguise themselves as scary old men and then descend on the children, teasing them and asking if they've been good.

How to Make Cherry Pie and See the U.S.A.- IN THIS EXUBERANT companion story toHow to Make an Apple Pie and See the World,our young baker sets her sights on a cherry pie. She heads off on a round-the-U.S.A. journey to find all the materials she needs to stock her kitchen: New Mexico for clay (mixing bowl), Washington for wood (rolling pin), Hawaii for sand (sand? to make the glass for her measuring cup, of course). In joyful art filled with small vignettes and sly humor, two-time Caldecott Honor winner Marjorie Priceman takes us on a cross country journey by riverboat, taxi, bus, train, plane-all in search of the natural resources of our country. Includes a brightly painted endpaper map of the U.S.A.-and a recipe for cherry pie, of course!

Two Bobbies Bobbi (the dog) and Bob Cat are the best of friends. When their hometown of New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina, many lost everything. Bobbi and Bob Cat only survived by staying together. This is the story of their remarkable friendship.





What Really Happened to Humpty? - Detective Joe Dumpty rushes to investigate the mysterious circumstances under which his older brother, Humpty, fell from a wall on his first day as captain of the new Neighborhood Watch program.









Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse - The true story of Seabiscuit, the grandson of one of the greatest racehorses of all time. But he'd lost nearly every race he'd run. Automobile tycoon Charles Howard took a risk and purchased Seabiscuit for a bargain price. With a clever new trainer and a loving jockey, Seabiscuit began winning. But could he really beat the Triple Crown Champion?

When I Grow Up- What do you want to be when you grow up? Consider all your options. How about being a game designer and creating computer action games similar to the ones you play? Or, if you like chocolate, you could become a chocolatier and make delectable treats. There's even the possibility of studying fascinating bugs for a living as an entomologist. The choices are endless. So come read about fourteen professionals and the unusual and satisfying work that they do. Maybe some of these career paths will inspire ideas of your own.


Name That Style - All about isms in Art Learn about fourteen different artists and their different styles.








All About Sleep from A to ZZZZ- Have you ever wondered what happens when you go to sleep? There's a lot more to it than you might think. Part of the time, your body is paralyzed. Part of the time your brainwaves are exploding with activity. If something goes wrong in the sleep process, you might find yourself getting dressed or eating a meal without ever waking up-you might even think you're being abducted by aliens.nbsp; Awardwinning science writer Elaine Scott's clear explanations of what we know about sleep and what's still a mystery, graced by John O'Brien's lighthearted line drawings, will give you a whole new understanding of that third of your life that you spend asleep.


The White Fawn- This book written by Karen Wilson was given to the library by her parents Hugh and Louise Collett in memory of Paul and Mary Lou Mielke. A story about differences and accepting those differences. Located in the peaceful ranching community of Lamoille at the base of the majestic Ruby Mountains in northeastern Nevada.

Emma's Question- When Emma's grandmother, who takes care of her after school and takes her out for bagels on Wednesdays, gets sick and has to go to the hospital, Emma is afraid that she will die--but she is also afraid to talk about her fear.


Skippyjon Jones in the Dog-House- The Siamese kitty boy with the gigantico imagination has returned for another loco adventure. In his room for a time-out, Skippyjon Jones lets his imagination take him to a shack where his Chihuahua friends are yipping and yapping and hiding out from the Bad Bobble-ito, who has taken over their doghouse. How El Skippito chills the Chihuahuas and banishes the Bobble-ito will make more amigos for this endearing and irresistible rascal who made his first appearance in Skippyjon Jones.
Skippyjon Jones -My name is Skippito Friskito. I fear not a single bandito. My manners are mellow, I'm sweet like the Jell-O, I get the job done, yes indeed-o. Skippyjon Jones is no ordinary kitten. Oh, no. . . .He's actually El Skippito, a great sword-fighter ready to battle banditos the world over! With a little imagination and a whole lot of fun, this frisky cat dons a mask and cape and takes on a bad bumble-beeto to save the day. And along the way, he'll be sure to steal young reader's hearts, yes indeed-o!

Who Made this Cake? While a boy and his parents go for an outing, little people invade the house and use their big construction equipment to bake a cake.


Two Can Read Literacy Series- 3 books in each bag for you to check out and read together with your beginner reader!

Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude! - In a story inspired by the modern and groundbreaking writing of Gertrude Stein herself, not alot makes sense. Enter the whimsical world of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas.


Home on the Range- - Widely acclaimed for her award-winning picture books, Deborah Hopkinson presents the amazing story of John A. Lomax, the first man to popularize such great American folk songs as Sweet Betsy from Pike, Git Along Little Dogies and, of course, Home on the Range. When John was a boy in Texas, he wrote down all he learned from cowboys. Years later, with the encouragement of a beloved teacher, John set out on a cross-country trip to find more songs for a book. Taking along his clunky Ediphone recording device, he convinced cowboys and Gypsies to sing for him and soon he had hundreds of songs preserved for generations to come. S. D. Schindlers gorgeous art brings the West alive in this inspiring story of discovery, which shows that if you love something as a child, you don't have to give it up as an adult!






About Rodents -Simple text and colorful illustrations introduce various rodents, discussing their physical characteristics, their behaviors, their diet, their common habitats, and the animals who are their predators.

Science Warriors -There are 6,200 known invasive species in the United States, and scientistsare scrambling to stop their unique paths of destruction, which can take a huge toll on regional economies and ecosystems. To effectively combat an invader, scientists must know the organism inside and out: What does it eat? How does it reproduce? What was its environment like in its native home? There are many questions, but just one right answer might yield a weakness in the enemy. In this entry in the Scientists in the Field series, Sneed B. Collard III introduces readers to some of the most brilliant minds, and promising advances, in the war against invasive species.