New Picture Books!

• By Jenny
• 1 November, 2012
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For our younger readers, or those young at heart!

Mossy by Jan Brett

Mossy, a turtle with a garden growing on her shell, is taken from her home and new friend to become an exhibit in a museum, until the director’s niece, Tory, notices how sad Mossy is and helps arrange for her to go home.

Nighttime Ninja by Barbara DaCosta

Late at night, when all is quiet and everyone is asleep, a ninja creeps silently through the house in search of treasure.

Laugh-Out-Loud Baby by Tony Johnston

The first time a baby laughs, his entire extended family gathers for a party in hopes of hearing the sweet sound again.

I’m Bored by Ian Black

When a bored girl meets a potato who finds children tedious, she tries to prove him wrong by demonstrating all of the things they can do, from turning cartwheels to using their imaginations.

Jangles: A Big Fish Story by David Shannon

A father relates to his son the tale of his encounter–and friendship–with a gigantic trout whose enormous jaw is covered with so many lures and fish hooks that he jangles when he swims, but who has never been caught.

Make a Wish Bear by Greg Foley

Bear makes the greatest wish of all–to be with friends.

The Insomniacs by Karina Wolf

When Mr. and Mrs. Insomniac and little Mika move twelve time zones away, they have trouble staying awake during the day and make an interesting discovery about themselves.