Tuesday, March 3, 2015

New Picture Books

Finding Spring - Carin Berger
Too excited to hibernate through his first winter, a bear cub tries to find spring. Anyone who is also anxious for spring will love this sweet book.

A Wonderful Year - Nick Bruel
A picture book comically following one girl through each of the four seasons.


Outside - Deirdre Gill
When his brother refuses to come outside, a child plays by himself in the snow and creates an imaginary world.


Red: A Crayon's Story - Michael Hall
Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do anything right until a new friend offers a fresh perspective

Creature Features: 25Animals Explain Why They Look the Way They Do - Steve
Jenkins
Packed with many cool facts and visuals on where certain animals live and what they eat, this book captures twenty-five humorous--and very true--explanations of why animals look the way they do in order to exist in this world. Can also be used to demonstrate questioning and the steps of basic research to young students.

Seeing Symmetry - Loren Leedy
An assortment of dozens of diverse and colorful examples from quilts to kites to cupcakes invites the reader to discover both line and rotational symmetry.

Earmuffs for Everyone! - Meghan McCarthy
This picture-book biography of Chester Greenwood explores the invention of the earmuffs and the patenting process.

Maple and Willow Together - Lori Nichols
Nature-loving sisters Maple and Willow smooth over a rough patch in their friendship in their own unique way.

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