picture books

"Misty is a sad ghost. The haunted house she lives in is cold and damp. Her living room is full of spiderwebs. And she's too CUTE to be spooky! What Misty needs to do, she thinks, is to be someone else. But will being spooky make Misty happy?"--Provided by publisher.

"When a little one sees their parents overwhelmed with the aftermath of distressing news, they remind themselves of the love that still shines through, and all the ways love is showcased in the simplest of actions that we often overlook. Whether helping a neighbor or reminiscing the beauty of a susnset with a loved one, love triumphs all. This . . . picture book will encourage . . . little ones to practice seeing the good that exists all around us"--Provided by publisher.

Pictues follow the original song lyrics of "Spooky, Scary Skeletons" which follows five little skeletons as they go trick-or-treating on Halloween night.

"Humans wanted to soar through the sky, and we did. We wanted to go to the moon, and we did. Then we set our sights on a little red planet, so far out we couldn't go ourselves. Instead, we sent a friend. We named her Opportunity because it means 'a good chance' and feels like hope. With nine eyes, three ears, one arm, and six wheels, Oppy explored the mysterious terrain of Mars, gathering samples, snapping photos, and discovering vast craters. Everywhere held new and exciting surprises! Until one day, a storm came, and it was time to say goodbye...for now. We still hope Oppy may wake up someday. Kids will [learn of] . . . Opportunity's groundbreaking Mars mission as they see the red planet through her eyes, and the eyes of the scientists who loved her"--Provided by publisher.

Jake loves to swim, hike, and play, but when he realizes he's lonely a true friend comes to his aid. Soon others find friendship and understanding with Jake.

A picture book that illustrates that sometimes children may feel brave as lions or shy as mice, and the zoo inside their heads reflects how they behave on the outside. The little boy in the story is part mischievous monkey, part curious llama, and part chameleon, hiding from the world.

"Maria and her beloved lolo--her grandfather--spend their days drawing together, eating ice cream from Mang Basilio's ice cream cart and watching the maya birds outside their home in the Philippines. Until one day, Lolo stops feeling well and his drawing desk is left empty. Over time, he starts to forget names, words and even forget people entirely. Maria worries--will her lolo forget about her? How can she reconnect with Lolo when he's unable to find his words?"--Provided by publisher.

"The family dog has a LOT to get off his chest. Because, well, living with children can be...challenging. Between playing dress-up, being squeezed too tightly, and dirty toys in Dog's water bowl, this canine has had ENOUGH!! Will Dog find that there are sweet moments to be cherished amidst the chaos?" --.

This immersive introduction to a vernal pool?--?an ever-changing puddle habitat?--?encourages young naturalists and future water stewards to listen, watch and witness the seasonal changes of this "now-you-see-me, now-you-don't" wetland wonder and its inhabitants.

"Stephen Hawking guides readers through some of the biggest questions in the universe"--Provided by publisher.