The Colossus of Roads
Written by Christina Uss
LeeAnne Grover
Bones: An Inside Look at the Animal Kingdom
Written by Jules Howard, Illustrated by Chervelle Fryer The human skeleton is amazing, but have you ever wondered about why skeletons are different for every living creature? Bones: An Inside Look at the Animal Kingdom briefly covers different aspects of a skeleton. This includes jaws, digging, grasping, holding weight, jumping, gliding, running, and swimming. Each …
What Grew in Larry’s Garden
Written by Laura Alary, Illustrated by Kass Reich Grace lives in your average neighborhood. All the houses are close together and everyone has a small yard. However, her neighbor Larry is different; he turned his entire backyard into a garden. Grace helps him tend to the plants and together they solve problems on how to …
The Music of Life
Written and Illustrated by Louis Thomas Lenny dreams of creating a symphony. One night he decides to make his dream come true but has writers block. While seeking for inspiration he hears his cat lap up milk from his bowl. This causes Lenny to start listening to the world around him. Soon he realizes that …
Throwback
Written by Peter Lerangis Corey Fletcher has always been told that he has a big imagination. He has lived his whole life in New York City and has a deep connection with his grandfather. One day he discovers that he can travel back in time, just like his grandfather. As a time traveler Corey can …
Wild Honey from the Moon
Written and Illustrated by Kenneth Kraegel Mother Shrew’s only son is deathly sick and the only cure is a teaspoon of wild honey from the moon. Mother Shrew packs her red umbrella and begins her quest to obtain honey for her son. Nothing will stop her. She will trick an owl, calm a nightmare, befriend …
Playing with Collage
Written and Illustrated by Jeannie Baker Jeannie Baker loves to make collage art and this book shows how she makes her art. First she goes on a nature hunt and gathers anything that captures her attention. Once she has enough material (and then some) she preps her work space and canvas. A how-to book that …
Come Next Season
Written by Kim Norman, Illustrated by Daniel Miyares This story follows two siblings as they enjoy each season. Kim does an excellent job describing the highlights of each season and Daniel enhances it with his beautiful illustrations. Anyone can enjoy reading this book, even if they have not shared the same experiences the characters are …
Wintercake
Written and Illustrated by Lynne Rae Perkins Thomas has saved apples, berries, plums, apricots, grapes, and cherries all year in preparation for his wintercake (known to us as fruitcake.) On Winter’s Eve Thomas has lost his basket of fruit and is heartbroken. He believes that without the traditional wintercake the holiday is ruined. His friend …