picture books

Encourages readers to find what they love to do and turn that passion into a future career.

Rhyming text follows these kids as they go back to school, make new friends, and build a community.

Illustrations and an easy-to-read countdown rhyme follow ten birds that, one by one, fall off the twig on which they were sitting, but the last one finds a surprise waiting.

"Queen Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf want to give Princess Anna the best birthday celebration ever!"--Amazon.

"In this . . . story, our narrator is invited to a friend's birthday party and wants to get them a truly amazing present. Maybe a dinosaur? Or an apple juice-fueled jet pack? Or how about a rocket ship to outer space! Unfortunately, our narrator can't quite pull together the perfect birthday present, and time is running out! Maybe the perfect gift doesn't need to be big and flashy after all"--Provided by publisher.

"Some days are harder to get through than others, but when you're sad, or lonely, or angry, it helps to remember these words: the 'Isle of You.' Take a moment to shake off your worries, then set sail to a land where your dreams can come true. Soar on the back of an eagle, hunt for treasure, watch dancing polar bears on roller skates--anything you can imagine is yours. Hopeful and dreamlike . . . paintings illuminate a way for young readers to visualize a brighter, happier mood in this compassionate story . . . ."--Provided by publisher.

Thelma the pony wants to be a unicorn--but when her wish comes true she discovers that there is a downside to fame, and realizes that she was happier at home with her friend.

Pig is a selfish pug who does not want to share his toys with his canine housemate, Trevor--until an accident teaches him the value of friendship.

"Baby giraffe Giselle, upset that she is too short to reach the juciest leaves, gets reassurance and help from her fellow animals"--Provided by publisher.

"A boy makes a connection with a plum tree after moving to a new home"--Provided by the publisher.