picture books

"One sunny Saturday, Maya and her parents visit the beach. Maya loves the beach: the warm sand feels wonderful between her toes. But it would be more fun if she had a friend. Too shy to say hello, Maya watches the kids play nearby, and slowly her eyes droop closed ... When Maya awakens she has been transported to a magical underwater world. Maya admires the sea creatures flitting around her, and she discovers that she too has a beautiful tail"--Amazon.

Advises the reader on how to interact with a very shy dinosaur.

In ancient India, a boy named Bhagat travels to the rajah's city, hoping to ensure his family's prosperity by winning a place at court as a singer. Includes author's note about binary numbers.

Dot proves she is not little by standing up to a school bully.

"The dreamy story of a family's exciting journey through the night. Beautiful and evocative, this award-winning picture book celebrates the importance of family time and the awe-inspiring power of the natural world"--From the publisher's web site.

"When a flock of ducks arrives at an unsuspecting turtle's pond, the turtle is mistaken for a green duck and can't seem to convince anyone otherwise. Can the turtle find a way to take back the pond and get some peace and quiet once more?"--Provided by the publisher.

"Read this zany picture book full of mixed-up animal sounds out loud! Fun puns and wordplay will have readers moooing, neighing, clucking, and even laughing with every page turn"--Back cover.

Teaches children that being kind and loving is important and that each time love and kindness is shown, they make someone feel special.

An illustrated adaptation of the traditional folk song "Kitty Alone," set in Appalachian Mountains.

An illustrated version of the folk song in which a fox travels many miles to get dinner for his wife and ten cubs.