Three Bears in a Boat (Soman)
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Blackall, Sophie. The Baby Tree. illus. by Sophie Blackall. 40p. Penguin/Nancy Paulsen. May 2014. RTE $17.99. ISBN 9780399257186.
K-Gr 2 –A delightfully age-appropriate way to give young children the facts about conception and birth. A baby is coming, and the soon-to-be big brother has many questions, his most persistent one being “Where do babies come from?” After gathering partial answers from his babysitter, his teacher, and his grandpa, he is more confused than ever. The boy has heard that babies come from a baby tree, the hospital, and special delivery by stork. Feeling dissatisfied with these answers, he finally asks Mom and Dad, who lovingly sit down and explain exactly where babies come from. In one page, they relate the truth, explaining that an egg comes from the mother, a seed from the father, resulting in the growth of a baby—an explanation that satisfies the protagonist’s curiosity and makes him realize that there is a bit of truth in every story. Well, except for Grandpa’s. He just may have to explain to him where babies really come from. The story smoothly sails from tale to tale as the main character searches for answers. The back matter goes into more detail for children who would like more information. The Chinese ink and watercolor illustrations are beautifully crafted and designed in a manner that shows movement. Each page is adorned with soft colors and crisp, clear pictures that enhance the story. Another wonderful contribution from Blackall.–Amy Shepherd, St. Anne’s Episcopal School, Middleton, DECole, Henry. Big Bug. illus. by Henry Cole. 32p. S. & S./Little Simon. Apr. 2014. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9781442498976; ebk. $12.99. ISBN 9781442498990. LC 2013020626.
PreS-Gr 2 –A bug may look huge to itself and other bugs. A leaf may seem big among other leaves. When you put the two objects next to each other, one will look bigger in comparison to the other. Cole has taken this idea of scale and turned it into a fascinating story that will delight kids and enthrall parents and teachers looking to teach the concept to young children. The lush paintings capture the beauty of the natural world while also showing simple comparisons. The spare text is perfectly used throughout, highlighting the unique qualities of the things that surround us. Cole starts off with a single ladybug and escalates to the vast bright blue sky before bringing the reader back down to the smaller level of a single ladybug crawling on a napping dog’s nose. The concept of scale is brilliantly depicted on the title page (where tiny ladybugs crawl over the title of the book in large font) as well as the endpapers. The different font sizes further highlight the use of scale in his breathtaking illustrations. Big Bug is a unique reading experience with broad appeal.–Christopher Lassen, Brooklyn Public Library
Floca, Brian. Five Trucks. illus. by Brian Floca. 32p. S. & S./Atheneum/Richard Jackson Bks. Jun. 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781481405935; ebk. $17.99. ISBN 9781481405942.
PreS-Gr 2 –With the sparest of texts, this book features airport vehicles rarely seen in preschool books as well as the trucks’ diverse drivers (men and women of various ethnicities). Unlike most counting books, the story introduces ordinal numbers (first, second, etc.) rather than cardinals (one, two, three). On the second appearance of each truck, the text counts back from the fifth to the first truck, adding another concept covered in the book. It’s when viewers see each truck for the second time that it is identified by name, e.g., catering truck, baggage conveyor, etc., in a different font, giving the feel of an informational book for young audiences. A wordless subplot about a boy with his dad and a colorful plaid suitcase starts on the title page. The suitcase is easily identifiable as it’s loaded onto the plane. The story culminates with the boy waving to the drivers from his airplane seat. While the crisp, clear illustrations, rendered in watercolor, ink, and gouache, are uncluttered, there is much to talk about in the pictures. Whether shared with vehicle-loving youngsters or general audiences, this book should satisfy many listeners/viewers with its rich content and engaging art.–Maralita L. Freeny, District of Columbia Public Library
Kuhlmann, Torben. Lindbergh: The Tale of a Flying Mouse. illus. by Torben Kuhlmann. 96p. NorthSouth Books. May 2014. Tr $19.95. ISBN 9780735841673.
Gr 2-6 –In this gorgeous sepia-toned adventure, a heroic little German mouse must escape the terrifying and fatal clutches of the mousetraps in his homeland. He decides to make his way to America. The notion of a sea voyage is quickly abandoned when he narrowly escapes the sharp claws of a hungry cat guarding the pier. Soon after, he is inspired by his flying cousins—bats—and decides to invent an apparatus to fly across the sea to the land of freedom. After several failed attempts and a close call with a formidable owl, the mouse succeeds—piloting a tiny aircraft, goggles atop his diminutive head, map in hand. His daring flight becomes famous in his new country and inspires a young boy named Charles Lindbergh. Kuhlmann’s stirring illustrations are the true star here—capturing the darkness and danger of the creature’s native land as well as the light and breadth of his transatlantic journey. Minute details in the intrepid rodent’s facial expressions and body language will immediately draw in readers who gravitate to animal stories, while the careful attention to machinery and architecture will encourage repeated viewings. So strong is the visual narrative that the text is almost superfluous; this book can be enjoyed wordlessly. Back matter that includes a short history of aviation rounds out this rich offering. –Kiera Parrott, School Library Journal
Light, Steve. Have You Seen My Dragon? illus. by Steve Light. 48p. Candlewick. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780763666484. LC 2013943993.
K-Gr 2 –This unique counting book will be a hit with children who love looking at finely detailed illustrations and searching for hidden items on each page. A boy has lost his dragon and asks the building doorman if he has seen him. The spread shows one large green dragon in a fancy apartment building. When the doorman answers, “No,” the boy goes looking for him all throughout the city. “Maybe he got hungry and stopped for a hot dog,” he thinks. But even as he buys a hot dog of his own, he doesn’t see the dragon hiding and eating one himself. That’s two. He passes three purple busses, but doesn’t see the dragon. Four blue sailboats raise the possibility that he went for a swim in the river. And so it goes, up to 20, when the boy finds him “right where I left him,” hiding on the roof near 20 red paper lanterns. The book is illustrated in pen and ink in a picture-book style that is reminiscent of the late 1950s to early 1960s. The drawings are produced in black ink only, except for the highlighted object on each page. A map on the endpapers outlines the route the boy takes throughout the city. All in all, an excellent offering.–Roxanne Burg, Orange County Public Library, CA
Pizzoli, Greg. Number One Sam. illus. by Greg Pizzoli. 40p. Hyperion. May 2014. RTE $16.99. ISBN 9781423171119. LC 2013021231.
PreS-Gr 1 –Sam is used to winning everything, including car racing, his sport of choice. His wall of trophies and trinkets show off his talent for success until the day the unthinkable happens: the pup loses the big race because he stops for a group of oblivious chickens in the middle of the track. Then his cheering friends and the chickens let him know that he is still number one with them. Children will be able to relate to Sam’s disappointment when he loses while also understanding the concept that winning isn’t always everything. Pizzoli’s playful, cartoon illustrations perfectly showcase the message in a fun way yet never come off as didactic. Pizzoli’s use of four-color art provides an airy, uncluttered vision for his story that will definitely attract children. The simple yet exciting text drives the story forward and will make it a popular choice at storytimes.–Christopher Lassen, Brooklyn Public Library
Rowand, Phyllis. It Is Night. illus. by Laura Dronzek. 32p. HarperCollins/Greenwillow. May 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780062250247. LC 2013028060.
PreS-Gr 1 –Fresh illustrations for Rowand’s 1953 text reward young children, who are sure to enjoy this quiet, classic ode to bedtime. Repetitious phrases help create a soothing tone, while the pictures reinforce the peaceful and calming nature of the story. Dronzek’s acrylic illustrations are awash in the colors of bedtime; blues, grays, and purples are accented with subtle white and yellow pops that mimic stars and streetlights. Children’s imaginations are at the forefront of the text with the simple question of “Where do _____ sleep?” while the artwork provides realistic renderings of both the animal and its sleeping spot. The final scene, taking up a full spread, creates a feeling of familiarity for children—all of a sleeping girl’s toys are gathered on her bed with her. Dronzek’s images have given Rowand’s text a well-deserved spot on bookshelves and nightstands that currently feature bedtime soothers such as Margaret Wise Brown’s Goodnight Moon and Deborah Underwood’s The Quiet Book (Houghton Harcourt, 2010).–Beth Dobson, Weatherly Heights Elementary School, Huntsville, AL
Santat, Dan. Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend. illus. by Dan Santat. 40p. Little, Brown. Apr. 2014. Tr $17. ISBN 9780316199988. LC 2013017700.
PreS-Gr 2 –How long would you wait and how far a journey would you make to find your truest friend? Born on an island for imaginary friends, Beekle waits to be “imagined by a real child.” He waits and he waits, but his turn never comes. Filled with impetuous courage, Beekle does the unimaginable and heads out across deep waters until he reaches the real world. He finds that life there is so harried that no one notices him. Eventually, as he waits at the top of a star-leafed tree, a small girl with a friendly face calls out to him with a picture in her hand. They learn to be friends, share adventures and snacks, joke, “and together they did the unimaginable.” Santat’s attention to detail in the mixed-media illustrations shares a child’s eye for laughter and movement on full-bleed spreads with strategically placed text. Gazes of wonderment, broad smiles, and changes in perspective ensure an easy transition from page to page. Beekle’s round white visage and taped orange paper crown are immediately identifiable in each scene, a sharp contrast to his surroundings against variations of dark neutrals on a city street or the brightly colored dragons of a child’s imagination. Like Beekle’s new friend, there’s something here that feels just right as an “unimaginary” friendship creates a joyous, recognizable bond. A terrific addition to any library.–Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX
Soman, David. Three Bears in a Boat. illus. by David Soman. 40p. Dial Bks. for Young Readers. May 2014. RTE $17.99. ISBN 9780803739932. LC 2013017796.
PreS-Gr 1 –Breaking a prized blue seashell while their mother is away and knowing they’ll be in big trouble, three mischievous bears set out to sea to find a replacement. The plot is simple, yet the bears don’t find what they’re looking for immediately. They search, fight with one another, and even get caught in the middle of a storm. Their adventures will keep readers interested, making the story a great read-aloud, and the mother bear will leave readers with an ending that will appease parents everywhere. The gorgeous, bright and detailed illustrations are a perfect fit for the text. A first purchase for all.–Brooke Rasche, La Crosse Public Library, WI
Walker, Anna. Peggy: A Brave Chicken on a Big Adventure. illus. by Anna Walker. 32p. Clarion. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780544259003.
PreS-Gr 1 –Peggy the hen likes her routine. When a windstorm blows her out of her decorative suburban chicken coop, she has to adjust to the unfamiliar sights and sounds of a busy city. She tries on shoes, eats popcorn at the movie theater, and makes a cozy nest in a furniture store. Although she isn’t able to communicate with anyone in the crowds, Peggy eventually finds her way back home by following the trail of a bouquet of sunflowers and, later, a flock of pigeons. Walker’s ink and photo collage illustrations are dreamlike in appearance. Admirers of Janet Morgan Stoeke’s “Minerva Louise” books (Dutton) will relish the chance to meet another charming chicken.–Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, Canada
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Adams, Diane. Two Hands To Love You. illus. by Paige Keiser. 40p. Chronicle. May 2014. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9780811877978. LC 2012012589.
Adderson, Caroline. Norman, Speak! illus. by Qin Leng. 32p. Groundwood. 2014. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781554983223.
Agnew, Kate. Space Saver. illus. by Frances Castle. 48p. (Blue Bananas Series). Egmont USA. May 2014. pap. $5.99. ISBN 9781405256773.
Alborozo, Gabriel. The Acrobat. illus. by Gabriel Alborozo. 32p. Child’s Play. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781846436345.
Alemagna, Beatrice. A Lion in Paris. tr. from French by Rae Walter. illus. by Beatrice Alemagna. 32p. Tate. 2014. Tr $19.95. ISBN 9781849761710.
Allison, Jennifer. Superkid in Training. illus. by Michael Moran. 202p. (Iggy Loomis Series: Bk. 1). Dial. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780803737594. LC 2012017462.
Arnold, Tedd. Fix This Mess! illus. by Tedd Arnold. 32p. (I Like to Read Series). ebook available. Holiday House. 2014. RTE $14.95. ISBN 9780823429424. LC 2013009565.
Arnold, Tedd. A Pet for Fly Guy. illus. by Tedd Arnold. 32p. Scholastic. May 2014. Tr ISBN 9780545316156.
Aronson, Deborah. Where’s My Tushy? illus. by Ivica Stevanovic. 24p. Carolrhoda. May 2014. RTE $17.95. ISBN 9781467711975; ebk. $12.95. ISBN 9781467711999. LC 2013002197.
Bar-El, Dan. A Fish Named Glub. illus. by Josée BiSaillon.32p. Kids Can. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781554538126. LC 20139055495.
Barrett, Mary Brigid. All Fall Down. ISBN 9780763644307. LC 2012947833.
––––. Pat-a-Cake. ISBN 9780763643584. LC 2012947834.
ea vol: illus. by LeUyen Pham. 16p. Candlewick. 2014. Board. $6.99.
Bedford, David. Two Tough Crocs. illus. by Tom Jellett. 24p. ebook available. Holiday House. Apr. 2014. RTE $16.95. ISBN 9780823430482. LC 2013023666.
Bently, Peter. The Great Balloon Hullaballoo. illus. by Mei Matsuoka. 32p. Andersen. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781467734493; ebk. $12.95. ISBN 9781467734547.
Black, Michael Ian. Naked! illus. by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. 40p. S. & S. May 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781442467385; ebk. ISBN 9781442467392. LC 2013016383.
Bluemle, Elizabeth. Tap Tap Boom Boom. illus. by G. Brian Karas. 32p. Candlewick. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780763656966. LC 2013943093.
Bradman, Tony. Polly and the Pirates. illus. by James Davies. 48p. (Red Bananas Series). Trafalgar Square. May 2014. Tr $5.99. ISBN 9781405264129.
Brokamp, Elizabeth. Back to School, Picky Little Witch! illus. by Peter J. Welling. 32p. Pelican. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781455618873; ebk. $16.99. ISBN 9781455618880. LC 2013033298.
Bunting, Eve. Washday. illus. by Brad Sneed. 32p. ebook available. Holiday House. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9780823428687. LC 2012040347.
Burningham, John. Picnic. illus. by John Burningham. 32p. Candlewick. May 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780763669454. LC 2013944024.
Campbell, K.G. The Mermaid and the Shoe. illus. by K.G. Campbell. 32p. Kids Can. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781554537716.
Carr, Jan. Toe Shoe Mouse. illus. by Jennifer A. Bell. 32p. ebook available. Holiday House. Apr. 2014. RTE $16.95. ISBN 9780823424061. LC 2011046693.
Catherine, Maria. Time Together: Me and Dad. illus. by Pascal Campion. 32p. Picture Window. 2014. Tr $8.95. ISBN 9781479522538; pap. $7.95. ISBN 9781479522552.
Chimney, Katina. Keilah West: The World’s Greatest Klutz. illus. by Robyn Haley. 26p. Grace Enterprises. 2014. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781940591018. LC 2013035171.
Claflin, Woody. The Little Moose Who Couldn’t Go to Sleep. illus. by James Stimson. 36p. w/CD. August Little Folk. 2014. Tr $18.95. ISBN 9781939160676. LC 2013013601.
Clayton, Dallas. Lily the Unicorn. illus. by Dallas Clayton. 48p. Harper. May 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780062116680.
Cohen, Jeff. Eva and Sadie and the Worst Haircut EVER! illus. by Elanna Allen. 32p. Harper. Jun. 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780062249067.
CrOnin, Doreen. The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure. illus. by Kevin Cornell. 112p. S. & S./Atheneum. Apr. 2014. Tr $12.99. ISBN 9781442496767; ebk. ISBN 9781442496781.
Cousins, Lucy. Maisy Goes to the Movies. illus. by Lucy Cousins. 32p. (A Maisy First Experiences Book). Candlewick. 2014. Tr $12.99. ISBN 9780763669508; pap. $6.99. ISBN 9780763672379. LC 2013943077.
Cousins, Lucy. Maisy Plays Soccer. illus. by Lucy Cousins. 32p. (A Maisy First Experiences Book). Candlewick. May 2014. Tr $12.99. ISBN 9780763672287; pap. $6.99. ISBN 9780763672386. LC 2013944013.
Crosby, Jeff. The Rockabilly Goats Gruff. illus. by Jeff Crosby. 32p. ebook available. Holiday House. 2014. RTE $15.95. ISBN 9780823426669. LC 2012006585.
Davies, Nicola. The Promise. illus. by Laura Carlin. 40p. Candlewick. 2014. RTE $16.99. ISBN 9780763666330. LC 2013934311.
de Brunhoff, Phyllis. Babar on Paradise Island. illus. by Laurent de Brunhoff. 48p. Abrams. May 2014. RTE $18.95. ISBN 9781419710384. LC 2013020759.
de Las Casas, Dianne. Cinderellaphant. illus. by Stefan Jolet. 32p. ebook available. Pelican. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781455619009. LC 2013036409.
Dean, Kimberly & James Dean. Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. illus. by James Dean. 40p. HarperCollins. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780062275561.
Dickey, R. A. Knuckleball Ned. illus. by Tim Bowers. 32p. Dial. May 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780803740389.
Doodler, Todd H. Veggies with Wedgies. illus. by Todd H. Doodler. 32p. S. & S./Little Simon. May 2014. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9781442493407; ebk. ISBN 9781442493414. LC 2013006905.
Dorros, Arthur. Abuelo. illus. by Raúl Colón. 32p. HarperCollins. May 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780061686276.
Ering, Timothy Basil. The Almost Fearless Hamilton Squidlegger. illus. by Timothy Basil Ering. 48p. Candlewick. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780763623579.
Esbaum, Jill. I Am Cow, Hear Me Moo! illus. by Gus Gordon. 32p. Dial. May 2014. RTE $16.99. ISBN 9780803735248. LC 2012023451.
Faulconer, Maria. A Mom for Umande. illus. by Susan Kathleen Hartung. 32p. Dial. Apr. 2014. RTE $16.99. ISBN 9780803737624. LC 2012033671.
Gale, Emily. My Explosive Diary. illus. by Joëlle Dreidemy. 128p. (Eliza Boom: Bk. 1). S. & S./Aladdin. May 2014. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9781481406505; pap. $5.99. ISBN 9781481406482; ebk. $5.99. ISBN 9781481406512.
Gall, Chris. Dog vs. Cat. illus. by Chris Gall. 32p. Little, Brown. May 2014. Tr $17. ISBN 9780316238014. LC 2013015639.
Gantos, Jack. Rotten Ralph’s Rotten Family. illus. by Nicole Rubel. 48p. (Rotten Ralph Rotten Readers). Farrar. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780374363536.
Garland, Sally Anne. Share. illus. by Sally Anne Garland. 32p. Owlkids. 2014. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781771470056. LC 2013942847.
Garton, Sam. I Am Otter. illus. by Sam Garton. 32p. HarperCollins/Balzer & Bray. May 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780062247759. LC 2012043482.
Gerstein, Mordicai. You Can’t Have Too Many Friends. 32p. ebook available. Holiday House. Apr. 2014. RTE $16.95. ISBN 9780823423934. LC 2013020997.
Gill, Timothy. Flip & Fin: We Rule the School! illus. by Neil Numberman. 32p. HarperCollins/Greenwillow. May 2014. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9780062243003. LC 2013030044.
Gravett, Emily. Matilda’s Cat. illus. by Emily Gravett. 32p. S. & S. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781442475274; ebk. $10.99. ISBN 9781442475281. LC 2012049731.
Guerra, Elisa Puricelli. The Order of the Owls. tr. from Italian by Chris Turner. illus. by Gabo Leon Bernstein. 160p. (Minerva Mint: Bk. 1). Stone Arch. 2014. Tr $9.95. ISBN 9781623700386; lib. ed. $23.99. ISBN 9781434265104; pap. $7.99. ISBN 9781434265135.
Hall, Michael. It’s an Orange Aardvark. 40p. HarperCollins/Greenwillow. May 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780062252067.
Hall, Pamela. Miss You Like Crazy. illus. by Jennifer A. Bell. 32p. Tanglewood. 2014. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9781933718910.
Harper, Jamie. Miles to the Finish. illus. by Jamie Harper. 32p. Candlewick. May 2014. pap. $12.99. ISBN 9780763655624. LC 20122950558.
Heine, Theresa. Chandra’s Magic Light: A Story in Nepal. illus. by Judith Gueyfier. 40p. Barefoot. 2014. Tr ISBN 9781846864933; pap. ISBN 9781846868665. LC 2012013184.
Hills, Tad. Duck & Goose Go to the Beach. illus. by Tad Hills. 40p. (Duck & Goose Series). Random House/Schwartz & Wade. Apr. 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780385372350; lib. ed. $20.99. ISBN 9780385372374; ebk. $10.99. ISBN 9780385372367. LC 2013029728.
Holt, Kimberly Willis. Dinner with the Highbrows. illus. by Kyrsten Brooker. 40p. Henry Holt/Christy Ottaviano Bks. Apr. 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780805080889.
Howatt, Sandra. Sleepyheads. illus. by Joyce Wan. 32p. S. & S./Beach Lane. May 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781442422667; ebk. ISBN 9781442446786. LC 2013013607.
Huneck, Stephen. Sally Goes to Heaven. illus. by Stephen Huneck. 48p. Abrams. Apr. 2014. RTE $18.95. ISBN 9781419709692. LC 2013010063.
Irwin, Kate. Alfie’s Great Escape. illus. by Clare Elson. 48p. (Blue Bananas Series). Egmont USA. May 2014. pap. $5.99. ISBN 9781405262125.
Javaherbin, Mina. Soccer Star. illus. by Renato Alarcão. 32p. Candlewick. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780763660567. LC 2013944008.
Jacobs, Paul DuBois & Jennifer Swender. Count on the Subway. illus. by Dan Yaccarino. 32p. Knopf. May 2014. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9780307979230; lib. ed. $17.99. ISBN 9780307979247.
Joyce, William. The Numberlys. illus. by Christina Ellis. 56p. S. & S./Atheneum. May 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781442473430; ebk. ISBN 9781442473461.
Kaplan, Michael. Betty Bunny Wants a Goal. illus. by Stéphane Jorisch. 32p. Dial. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780803738591. LC 2012014416.
Katsoris, Nick. Loukoumi and the Schoolyard Bully. illus. by Nick Katsoris. 32p. w/CD. Dream Day. 2013. Tr $15.95. ISBN 9780984161034.
Kenah, Katherine. Ferry Tail. illus. by Nicole Wong. 32p. Sleeping Bear. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781585368297. LC 2013024887.
Koehler, Fred. How to Cheer Up Dad. illus. by Fred Koehler. 32p. Dial. 2014. RTE $16.99. ISBN 9780803739222. LC 2013008514.
Kornell, Max. Me First. illus. by Max Kornell. 32p. Penguin/Nancy Paulsen. May 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780399159978. LC 2013024242.
Korngold, Jamie. Sadie’s Lag Ba’Omer Mystery. illus. by Julie Fortenberry. 32p. Kar-Ben. 2014. RTE $17.95. ISBN 9780761390473; pap. $7.95. ISBN 9780761390480; ebk. $6.95. ISBN 9781467724296. LC 2013002189.
Krosoczka, Jarrett J. Peanut Butter and Jellyfish. illus. by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. 40p. Knopf. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780307979674. LC 2013003155.
Krosoczka, Jarrett J. Platypus Police Squad: The Ostrich Conspiracy. illus. by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. 240p. HarperCollins/Walden Pond. May 2014. pap. $12.99. ISBN 9780062071668; ebk. ISBN 9780062071675.
Kyle, Tracey. Gazpacho for Nacho. illus. by Carolina Farías. 32p. glossary. Amazon/Two Lions. 2014. RTE $16.99. ISBN 9781477817278; ebk. $9.99. ISBN 9781477867273.
Landström, Lena. Pom and Pim. tr. from Swedish by Julia Marshall. illus. by Olof Lanström. 32p. Gecko Press. Apr. 2014. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781877579660; pap. ISBN 9781877579882.
MacGregor, Roy. The Highest Number in the World. illus. by Genevieve Despres. 32p. Tundra. 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781770495753; ebk. ISBN 9781770495760. LC 2013940755.
MacIver, Juliette . Toucan Can! illus. by Sarah Davis. 32p. Gecko Press. Apr. 2014. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781877467530.
McKay, Hilary. The Terrible Time Without Tilly. illus. by Kimberly Scott. 48p. (Red Bananas Series). Trafalgar Square. May 2014. Tr $5.99. ISBN 9781405260800.
McQuinn, Anna. Leo Loves Baby Time. illus. by Ruth Hearson. 24p. Charlesbridge. Feb. 2014. Tr $9.95. ISBN 9781580896658. LC 2013004292.
Manceau, Édouard. The Race. tr. from French by Sarah Quinn. illus. by Édouard Manceau. 64p. Owlkids. Apr. 2014. Tr $18.95. ISBN 9781771470551. LC 2013949120.
Mann, Jennifer K. Two Speckled Eggs. illus. by Jennifer K. Mann. 32p. Candlewick. Apr. 2014. RTE $14.99. ISBN 9780763661687. LC 2013944009.
Meens, Estelle. Boss No More. illus. by Estelle Meens. 32p. Magination. 2014. Tr $14.95. ISBN 9781433816413; pap. $9.95. ISBN 9781433816420. LC 2013020704.
Miller, John. Winston & George. illus. by Giuliano Cucco. 56p. Enchanted Lion. 2014. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781592701452.
Mills, Claudia. Annika Riz, Math Whiz. illus. by Rob Shepperson. 128p. (Franklin School Friends: Bk. 2). Farrar/Margaret Ferguson. May 2014. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9780374303358; ebk. $9.99. ISBN 9780374303365. LC 2013012328.
Miyares, Daniel. Pardon Me! 40p. S. & S. Jun. 2014. ebk. ISBN 9781442489981; Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781442489974. LC 2013006081.
Mora, Pat & Libby Martinez. I Pledge Allegiance. illus. by Patrice Barton. 40p. Knopf. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780307931818. LC 2013009711.
Moroni, Lisa. Watch Out for the Crocodile. tr. from Swedish by Julia Marshall. illus. by Eva Eriksson. 32p. Gecko Press. Apr. 2014. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781877579899.
Morris, Richard T. This Is a Moose. illus. by Tom Lichtenheld. 48p. glossary. Little, Brown. May 2014. Tr $18. ISBN 9780316213608. LC 2013015681.
Murguia, Bethanie Deeney. Zoe’s Jungle. illus. by Bethanie Deeney Murguia. 40p. ebook available. Scholastic/Arthur A. Levine. May 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780545558693. LC 2013039059.
Murray, Alison. Hickory Dickory Dog. illus. by Alison Murray. 32p. Candlewick. Jun. 2014. RTE $16.99. ISBN 9780763668266.
MUTÉN, Burleigh. Miss Emily. illus. by Matt Phelan. 144p. bibliog. Candlewick. 2014. RTE $15.99. ISBN 9780763657345. LC 2013943089.
Norman, Kim. Puddle Pug. illus. by Keika Yamaguchi. 32p. Sterling. Apr. 2014. Tr $14.95. ISBN 9781454904366. LC 2013018894.
O’Connor, George. If I Had a Raptor. illus. by George O’Connor. 32p. Candlewick. May 2014. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9780763660123. LC 2013944012.
O’Neill, Gemma. Oh Dear, Geoffrey! illus. by Gemma O’Neill. 32p. Candlewick/ Templar. May 2014. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9780763666590. LC 2013944027.
O’Rourke, Ryan. Bella Lost and Found. illus. by Ryan O’Rourke. 40p. HarperCollins/Harper. Jun. 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780062218612.
Pett, Mark. The Girl and the Bicycle. illus. by Mark Pett. 40p. S. & S. Apr. 2014. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9781442483194; ebk. $10.99. ISBN 9781442483200.
Poskitt, Kjartan. Agatha Parrot and the Heart of Mud. illus. by David Tazzyman. 240p. (Agatha Parrot Series). ebook available. Egmont UK/Egmont UK/Jelly Pie. May 2014. Tr $8.99. ISBN 9781405262712.
Rabinovitch, B. Seymour with Rebecca S. Treger. Higgledy Piggledy: A Tale of Four Little Pigs. illus. by Mari Gayatri Stein. 48p. AtlasBooks. 2014. Tr $14.95. ISBN 9780988747401. LC 2013900310.
Raczka, Bob. Joy in Mudville. illus. by Glin Dibley. 32p. Carolrhoda. Apr. 2014. RTE $17.95. ISBN 9780761360155; ebk. $12.95. ISBN 9781467709538. LC 2013018619.
Reynolds, Aaron. Here Comes Destructosaurus! illus. by Jeremy Tankard. 32p. Chronicle. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781452124544.
Riggs, Kate. How Fast Can You Go? illus. by Nate Williams. 14p. Creative Editions. Apr. 2014. Board $7.99. ISBN 9781568462530. LC 2013014840.
Ringwald, Whitaker. The Secret Box. 304p. HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen. . 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780062216144. LC 2013008473.
Rubin, Adam. Big Bad Bubble. illus. by Daniel Salmieri. 40p. Clarion. May 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780544045491.
Rørvik, Bjørn F. The Little Paintbrush. tr. from Norwegian by Brandon Schultz. illus. by Thore Hansen. 32p. Sky Pony. 2014. Tr $12.95. ISBN 9781620879962.
Saab, Julie. Little Lola. illus. by David Gothard. 32p. HarperCollins/Greenwillow. May 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780062274571.
Sakai, Komako. Hannah’s Night. tr. from Japanese by Cathy Hirano. illus. by Komako Sakai. 32p. Gecko Press. Apr. 2014. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781877579547; pap. ISBN 9781877579554.
Saltzberg, Barney. Chengdu Could Not, Would Not Fall Asleep. illus. by Barney Saltzberg. 48p. Hyperion. May 2014. RTE $16.99. ISBN 9781423167211. LC 2013029121.
Saltzberg, Barney. Tea with Grandpa. illus. by Barney Saltzberg. 40p. Roaring Brook/Neal Porter Bks. Apr. 2014. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9781596438941. LC 2013001548.
Sattler, Jennifer. Pig Kahuna Pirates! illus. by Jennifer Sattler. 32p. Bloomsbury. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781619632004; RTE $17.89. ISBN 9781619632011.
Scanlon, Liz Garton. The Good-Pie Party. illus. by Kady MacDonald Denton. 32p. Scholastic/Arthur A. Levine. Apr. 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780545448703.
Schaefer, Lola M. Swamp Chomp. illus. by Paul Meisel. 32p. ebook available. Holiday House. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9780823424078.
Schneider, Josh. Princess Sparkle-Heart Gets a Makeover. illus. by Josh Schneider. 32p. Clarion. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780544142282. LC 2013004355.
Schwartz, Roslyn. Splat!: Starring the Vole Brothers. illus. by Roslyn Schwartz. 32p. Owlkids. 2014. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781771470094. LC 2013946675.
Skofield, James. Bear and Bird. illus. by Jennifer Thermes. 40p. Sleeping Bear. 2014. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9781585368358. LC 2013024896.
Solheim, James. The Only Alex Addleston in All These Mountains. illus. by Jeffrey Ebbeler. 32p. Carolrhoda. 2014. lib. ed. $17.95. ISBN 9781467703468; ebk. $12.95. ISBN 9781467724005.
Spires, Ashley. The Most Magnificent Thing. illus. by Ashley Spires. 32p. Kids Can. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781554537044.
Teckentrup, Britta. Busy Bunny Days: In the Town, On the Farm, & At the Port. illus. by Britta Teckentrup. 56p. Chronicle. 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781452117003.
van Frankenhuyzen, Robbyn Smith. I Love You Just Enough. illus. by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen. 40p. (Hazel Ridge Farm Story: Bk. 5). ebook available. Sleeping Bear. 2014. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781585368396. LC 2013027776.
Winkler, Henry & Lin Oliver. Bookmarks Are People Too! illus. by Scott Garrett. 128p. (Here’s Hank: Bk. 1). Grosset & Dunlap. 2014. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9780448482392; pap. $4.99. ISBN 9780448479972.
Winstead, Rosie. Sprout Helps Out. illus. by Rosie Winstead. 32p. Dial. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780803730724. LC 2013008765.
Won, Brian. Hooray for Hat! illus. by Brian Won. 40p. Houghton Harcourt. May 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780544159037.
Yim, Natasha. Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas. illus. by Grace Zong. 32p. Charlesbridge. 2014. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781580896528; ebk. $9.99. ISBN 9781607346296. LC 2012038702.
Zoboli, Giovanna. The Big Book of Slumber. tr. from Italian by Antony Shugaar. illus. by Simona Mulazzani. 26p. Eerdmans. Apr. 2014. Tr $16. ISBN 9780802854391.