 This vertical story book, over 10 feet tall, excites readers as they journey through the layers of Megalopolis along with an alien visiting from outer space. Each page narrates the visit, then flips down to reveal colorful, full bleed illustrations of the magnificent town. Readers will love finding the hidden details in the illustrations such as 17 different species of flowers, 8 ghosts, 33 fish, and more. amo |
| Title: Megalopolis And The Visitor From Outer Space Author: Cléa Dieudonné Illustrator: Cléa Dieudonné Publisher: Thames & Hudson Copyright: 2016 Original Language: French Original Title: La Mégalopole Original Publisher: L’Argume Original Copyright: 2015 ISBN: 979-10-90743-30-4 Hardcover pages: 38 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Fantasy, Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: French Author’s residence: Berlin, Germany Illustrator’s ethnicity: French Illustrator’s residence: Berlin, Germany Subjects: Aliens, Animals, Cities, Games, Mermaids |
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Where’s The Elephant?
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 Throughout this nearly wordless picture book, readers are encouraged to find an elephant, a parrot, and a snake in their habitat. The double page spreads created through a collage of acrylic and pencil show a beautiful forest being overtaken through deforestation. Slowly, the forest habitat is taken away and the animals must try to find a way out of the concrete jungle that is now surrounding them. This story will start conversations with young readers about the importance of taking care of our forests so that animals may stay in their natural habitats. amo |
| Title: Where’s The Elephant? Author: Stephane-Yves Barroux Illustrator: Stephane-Yves Barroux Publisher: Candlewick Press Copyright: 2016 Original Language: English Original Publisher: Egmont Books Original Copyright: 2015 ISBN:978-0-7636-8110-4 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 3-7 Genre: Wordless Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: French Author’s residence: Paris, France Illustrator’s ethnicity: French Illustrator’s residence: Paris, France Subjects: Deforestation, Elephant, Parrot, Snake |
Fabulous Frogs
 In this brightly colored, mixed-media picture book, readers will discover new facts about unique frogs from around the globe. All frogs start as tadpoles, but they grow into a large variety of shapes, sizes, and colors that are shown in the book. Readers learn about frog habitat and adaptations the frogs have in order to survive. This non-fiction book will inspire readers to learn about the frogs in the pages such as goliath frogs, striped rocket frogs, poison arrow frogs, and the frogs mentioned in the back along with the index. amo |
| Title: Fabulous Frogs Author: Martin Jenkins Illustrator: Tim Hopgood Publisher: Candlewick Press Copyright: 2015 Original Language: English ISBN:978-0-7636-8100-5 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 5-8 Genre: Non-Fiction, Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: English Author’s residence: Cambridge, England Illustrator’s ethnicity: English Illustrator’s residence: York, England Subjects: Food, Frogs, Habitat, Tadpoles |
Absolutely One Thing: Featuring Charlie And Lola
 As a treat, Mom takes Charlie and Lola to the store, where they can choose one thing, but they must be ready in ten minutes. Lola brushes her teeth for three minutes (twice – because she has to spend one minute to remember that she forgot to eat breakfast), eats puffa pops for breakfast for four minutes, spends eight minutes looking for her left shoe, and is, consequently, nine minutes late. On the way to the store, there are ladybugs, ducks, pigeons, wading and flapping birds, swans, and geese to count. They count hundreds, thousands, millions, and a squillion leaves. Charlie says he does not know that a squillion is a number. They do make it to the store, where Charlie chooses pins in five seconds and Lola takes thirteen minutes to choose stickers. Humorous illustrations containing magazine cuttings, collage, fabric scraps, watercolor, and photographs make counting fun in this delightful tale featuring Lauren Child’s familiar characters. mjw |
| Title: Absolutely One Thing: Featuring Charlie And Lola Author: Lauren Child Illustrator: Lauren Child Publisher: Candlewick Press, Somerville, Massachusetts Copyright: 2016 Original Language: English Original Publisher: Orchard Books, Great Britain Original Copyright: 2015 ISBN: 978-0-7636-8728-1 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: English Author’s residence: London, England Illustrator’s ethnicity: English Illustrator’s residence: London, England Awards: Author has won the Kate Greenaway Medal Subjects: Counting, Math, Siblings |
Meh
 A nameless boy is enjoying his life, when for no real reason, a blob grabs him and pulls him down into a dark, misty swamp. He sees ghost-like white paw prints that lead to a friendly cat in a tree. Together, they escape the swamp and climb up a mountain. As they struggle, the cat turns into a tiger. They roar together and return to the beautiful world. This wordless book addresses depression in a safe and simple manner. The digitally created work was the author’s fourth year honors project for her BA in computer arts at the University of Abertay Dundee, Scotland. Questions to encourage discussion are included. mjw |
| Title: Meh Author: Deborah Malcolm Illustrator: Deborah Malcolm Publisher: ThunderStone Books. Las Vegas, Nevada Copyright: 2015 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-63411-003-7 Paperback pages: 32 Age range: 5-7 Genre: Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: Scottish Author’s residence: Dundee, Scotland Illustrator’s ethnicity: Scottish Illustrator’s residence: Dundee, Scotland Subjects: Cats, Depression in children, Sadness, Stories without words |
What Dog Knows
 This interesting mix of fiction and nonfiction introduces cousins Wolf and Dog and topics such as Mummies and skeletons; Robots; Knights and pirates; Dinosaurs and dragons; and Rockets and the moon. Dog reads books and is curious and knowledgeable. Wolf is wild and is not so smart. He relies on Dog to tell him things. The funny conversations between Wolf and Dog are interspersed with fact-filled information sections, quizzes, rhymes, and craft activities to try. Quirky full-page, full-color illustrations and speech bubbles complement the text in this chapter book for inquisitive independent readers. mjw |
| Title: What Dog Knows Author: Sylvia Vanden Heede Illustrator: Marije Tolman Publisher: Gecko Press. Wellington, New Zealand Copyright: 2016 Original Language: Dutch Translator: Bill Nagelkerke Original Title: Hond weet alles en wolf niets Original Publisher: Uitgeverij Lannoo nv. Original Copyright: 2014 ISBN: 978-1-776570-37-9 Paperback pages: 124 Age range: 6-9 Genre: Picture Book, Fiction/nonfiction mix, Information Book Author’s ethnicity: Flemish Author’s residence: Belgium Illustrator’s ethnicity: Born in the Netherlands Illustrator’s residence: The Netherlands Awards: 2015 Dutch Flag & Pennant Award Subjects: Dinosaurs, Dogs, Dragons, Knights, Moon, Mummies, Pirates, Robots, Rockets, Skeletons, Wolves |
The Big Book Of Animals Of The World
Young explorers are exposed to the several animals that live on Earth. The board book’s cartoonish animal illustrations are eye-catching and accurate depictions of animals around the world. Each animal, object, and building are labeled in this board book. Moreover, maps and the labels help expose readers to global terms and vocabulary.Readers who enjoyed this book should also check out the author’s other books The Big Book of Words and Pictures, Anton Can Do Magic, Anton and the Battle, and You Can Do It, Bert!. ema
Title: The Big Book Of Animals Of The World
Author: Ole Könnecke
Illustrator: Ole Könnecke
Publisher: Gecko Press
Copyright: 2015
Original Language:
Translator: Jan Michael
Original Title: Das große Bilderbuch der ganzen Welt
Original Publisher: Carl Hansen Verlag München
Original Copyright:2014
ISBN: 978-1-776570-12-6
Board book pages: 20
Age range: 4-8
Genre: Board Book, Nonfiction
Authors’ ethnicity: Swedish
Authors’ residence: Germany
Illustrator’s ethnicity: Swedish
Illustrator’s residence: Germany
Subjects: Animals, Continents, Countries, Maps, World
Tales From The Brothers Grimm
 Nine favorite fairy tales are brought to life by Herbert Leupin’s brightly colored, bold illustrations which he created from 1944 to 1949. Leupin was one of the most important international poster designers. Among his famous designs, still known today, is the Milka chocolate purple cow. Stories included in this collection are The Brave Little Tailor, Hans in Luck, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, The Wishing-Table, Puss in Boots, The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids, Sleeping Beauty, and Mother Holly. mjw |
| Title: Tales From The Brothers Grimm Author: Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm (1786-1859) Grimm Illustrator: Herbert Leupin (1916-1999) Publisher: NorthSouth Books, an imprint of NordSud Verlag. Zurich, Switzerland Copyright: 2015 Original Language: German Original Title: Marchen der Bruder Grimm Original Copyright: 1812 ISBN: 978-0-7358-4228-1 Hardcover pages: 160 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Fairytales, Folktales, Picture Book, Fiction Author’s ethnicity: Germany Illustrator’s ethnicity: Swiss Subjects: Fairytales – Germany, Folklore |
Flicka, Ricka, Dicka And The Strawberries
 Swedish triplets, Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka, go off on an adventure through the woods to pick wild strawberries for their mother. They get lost and find the cottage of a poor family, and the little girl living there helps the triplets find their way home. Later, the sisters find a special way to spend the money they have earned. They buy gifts and a basket of food to share with the poor family. The watercolor illustrations are realistic in depicting a 1940s Swedish summer. This is one of nine Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka books. The author is also known for her Snipp, Snapp, and Snurr books about Swedish boy triplets. mjw |
| Title: Flicka, Ricka, Dicka And The Strawberries Author: Maj Lindman (1886-1972) Illustrator: Maj Lindman Publisher: Albert Whitman and Company, Chicago Copyright: 2013 Original Language: Swedish Original Copyright: 1946 ISBN: 978-8075-2499-9 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 4-7 Genre: Picture Book Book setting: Sweden Author’s ethnicity: Swedish Author’s residence: Lived in Stockholm, Sweden Illustrator’s ethnicity: Swedish Illustrator’s residence: Lived in Stockholm, Sweden Subjects: Charity, Helpfulness, Sisters, Strawberries, Sweden, Triplets |
The Sandwich Thief
 Marin’s parents are foodies who pack him delicious, healthy sandwiches graced with his mom’s homemade mayonnaise. On Monday, at lunchtime, his ham, cheddar, and kale sandwich is missing, so he starts an investigation of the potential thieves. All week, his sandwiches disappear and he identifies more suspects – classmates, teachers, the janitor, and even the school principal. Eventually, his mother comes up with a way to find out who’s behind the missing sandwiches. The comic-style panels and sequential art, done entirely in orange, red, and black, with speech balloons, and the font, which is based on the illustrator’s handwriting, make this lunchtime crime drama engaging and entertaining. mjw |
| Title: The Sandwich Thief Author: Andre Marois Illustrator: Patrick Doyon Publisher: Chronicle Books, San Francisco, California Copyright: 2016 Original Language: French Translator: Taylor Norman Original Title: Le Voleur de sandwichs Original Publisher: Les Editions de la Pasteque Original Copyright: 2013 ISBN: 978-1-4521-4659-1 Hardcover pages: 160 Age range: 7-9 Genre: Fiction Author’s ethnicity: French Author’s residence: Canada Illustrator’s ethnicity: Canadian Illustrator’s residence: Canada Awards: Governor General’s Literary Award for Illustrated Children’s Literature – French Language Subjects: Comics, Detective stories, Graphic novels. Lost articles, Mystery, Sandwiches, Schools, Stealing, Thieves |
Professor Astro Cat’s Atomic Adventure
Readers are taken on a scientific journey in this retro art style picture book. In this book, Professor Astro Cat returns with his friend Astro Mouse to talk about physics. Topics that this well-researched book covers includes: gravity, the scientific method, electricity, the laws of motion, energy, magnetism, light, atoms, and more. The language and excellent explanations make blowing concepts easily accessible to young scientists. Those who enjoy the book’s fun graphics, charming humor, and fascinating facts should pick up Professor Astro Cat’s other book, Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers of Space. ema
Title: Professor Astro Cat’s Atomic Adventure
Author: Dr. Dominic Wallman
Illustrator: Ben Newman
Publisher: Flying Eye Books an imprint of Nobrow Ltd.
Copyright: 2016
ISBN: 978-1-909263-60-4
Hardcover pages: 56
Age range: 7-11
Genre: Picture Book, Nonfiction
Authors’ ethnicity: English
Authors’ residence: United Kingdom
Illustrator’s ethnicity: English
Illustrator’s residence: London
Subjects: Forces of motion, Math, Physics, Science, Space
Sweetest Kulu
 In this far north lullaby, baby Kulu, dressed in a snowsuit, receives gifts from all the animals and well-wishers of the Arctic, including Wind, Arctic Hare, Seal, Norwal and Beluga, Caribou, Polar Bear, Land, and Sun. Kulu is an Inuktitut term of endearment. The peaceful, charming illustrations in mostly greens, blues, and browns and the sophisticated language in this visually stunning book capture the Inuit reverence for the Earth. The author is an internationally acclaimed Inuit throat singer. mjw |
| Title: Sweetest Kulu Author: Celina Kalluk Illustrator: Alexandria Neonakis Publisher: Inhabit Media, Inc., Iqaluit, Nunavut Copyright: 2014 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-927095-77-5 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 0-6 Genre: Picture Book Book setting: Nunavut, Canada Author’s ethnicity: Born in Nunavut Author’s residence: Resolute Bay. Nunavut Illustrator’s ethnicity: Canadian (Nova Scotia) Illustrator’s residence: Resolute Bay, Nunavut Subjects: Arctic regions, Compassion, Cultural identity, Mother and child |
