Body Actions

By: Shelley Rotner
Illustrated by:
David A. White
"Every day you do so many things. How does your body do them?" begins this brief, informative look at the human body and its systems (e.g., digestive, skeletal, etc.). Color photographs with overlays further enhance the engaging presentation.

Everything Goes in the Air

By: Brian Biggs
Follow a boy and his parents to the airport, on the plane, and through a bit of aviation history for an informative look at flying.

Laundry Day

By: Maurie Manning
As a young shoeshine boy tries to return the red scarf that floats down to him, he meets a host of people from different backgrounds. He finally locates the rightful owner of the scarf and winds up with a happy surprise.

Let's Go for a Drive (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

By: Mo Willems
Elephant and Piggie gather everything they might possibly need when they decide to go for a drive. They have every possible thing except…the car! Humor abounds as the dynamic duo prepare and then adapt their travel plans.

Look! Another Book

By: Bob Staake
Solid colored pages with die-cuts to peek through to busy spreads and cheery rhymes encourage readers to look closely to try to find what is hidden. Settings differ and objects abound in this playful game book.

Abe Lincoln's Dream

By: Lane Smith
When Quincy leaves her tour of the White House, she sees a tall man standing over the Gettysburg Address. Quincy shares jokes with the ghost and helps him realize that the states are indeed united. The tall, pale ghost of Abe Lincoln can now rest easy.

Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building

By: Christy Hale
Recognizable constructions from childhood such as blocks and sandcastles and playful verse are juxtaposed to actual photos of architectural landmarks from around the globe.

Hello! Hello!

By: Matthew Cordell
Lydia tires of her electronic devices while her parents and brother are enmeshed in theirs. A small leaf beckons the girl outdoors, propelling her into an imaginative outdoor adventure.

Just Ducks!

By: Nicola Davies
Illustrated by:
Salvatore Rubbino
An observant girl shares her observations and appreciation of ducks as she and her mother walk and watch. Information appears on open pages that sport informal illustrations and lively language for a memorable look at these feathered delights.

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