picture books

A bad seed who cuts in line, never washes his hands or feet, and lies.

"Set in the ocean off Japan, this retelling of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" stars Kiniro, a mermaid, who finds a baby octopus's breakfast, chair, and bed just right"--Provided by publisher.

"Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity"--OCLC.

When two fearful children are terrified of each other, their respective monsters try to help.

"Pete the Cat is learning a new dance -- the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groovy beat, he's full of happy feet. But when Grumpy toad tells him, "Pete, you dance all wrong!" Pete is determined to become a better dancer. With the help of his friends and some wise words from Owl, Pete learns that he's the grooviest when he's being himself."--Dust jacket flap.

Simple text and illustrations explore the adventures of a goldfish who just died.

"When dragons run out of tacos, they travel back in time to get a fresh supply"--.

Mary McScary loves to scare people, but nothing she thinks up seems to bother her cousin, Harry McScary--but Mary will not give up trying.

"A stirring poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's symbols, history, landscape"--Provided by publisher.

Whether looking at one's own nose and toes, helping others, or exploring the world, there is always something to love.