picture books for children

"Aunt Josephine tells her niece Sadie the tale of her lifelong pursuit of a man-eating frog"--Provided by the publisher.

A illustrated biography of George Washington, especially his youth, which emphasizes his determination and his contact with the wilderness of the frontier as major influences on his life.

Cheetah comes to better appreciate his relationship with Hippopotamus after he learns there are more important qualities in a friend than being able to run fast. Presented in Persian and English.

A sloth finds a sport he is good at. Presented in English and Farsi.

"Meet Vampirina! She and her family just moved from Transylvania to Pennsylvania, and she really wants to make new friends. But Vampirina and her household are just a bit . . . different. When Vampirina meets her next-door neighbors, she really likes them, especially the girl her age, Poppy. Will Vampirina be able to build a friendship with Poppy, or is she just too batty for Pennsylvania?"--Amazon.com.

"The true story of Ivan, known as the Shopping Mall Gorilla, who lived alone in a small cage for almost 30 years before being relocated to the gorilla habitat at ZooAtlanta."--.

Bob the dog works hard to make the bed perfect for sleeping all day but as soon as he settles down, he senses the cat watching him.

Marsha tries scientific experiments to attract friends she can invite to her birthday party, but concludes that the best way to draw others is by being herself.

After years alone in his castle, Vlad is ready to try something new, so he strolls into town to find a hobby. At first none of the activities seem quite right for him. But when he overhears the junior hockey team vowing to crush and destroy their rivals, he's thrilled. It sounds perfect! Vlad immediately falls for the game, but he also quickly realizes that superhuman powers don't mean much in hockey without a mastery of the basics. Can a centuries-old vampire really learn new tricks? Glory on Ice celebrates teamwork, perseverance, and a love of hockey that will last a lifetime, even for an immortal being"--Jacket flap.

Little Mole has no friends since moving to a new home so he molds a snowball into a bear, wishing that it will come to life.