What new books can you find on the library bookshelves this spring? Here are a few to look for.
Ages 0-3
Suki Cat: Farmer, the fourth book of the series, has Suki Cat trying out farm life.
Your Island features “a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, an island and all its items—a tent, a fire, a boat, a bird—are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is an island for a young child to have whenever they want to go there.”
Build! “Watch a series of amazing construction vehicles—a dump truck, a bulldozer, and many others—build a building unlike any other. Then delight in the surprise ending, where young readers and listeners can see that the trucks are actually toys a little boy is playing with!”
Jungle Babies (Spring Street Touch and Feel) “Touch and feel the adorable baby jungle animals in this stylish, design-led board book.”
Ages 3-5
Little Blue Truck and Red Racer in another book in this endearing series, “Little Blue Truck and good friend Toad are out for a drive when a flash of red whizzes by—then whizzes back to stop and say hi. Sleek and low, Racer Red is made for speed and loves to go fast! When she challenges Blue to a race, Blue knows that win or lose, it’s fun to try! ”
Will the Pigeon Graduate? Mo Willems brings Pigeon to life again in his newest book. “The Pigeon had better graduate! He did the work! He paid attention to the little details! He overcame some BIG obstacles! The Pigeon’s got this . . . Or does he?” A perfect book for your preschool or kindergarten graduate.
In That’s My Truck!, the famed Dr. Becky tackles one of the most common dilemmas with young kids, “When Charlie walks into the playroom, his little sister, Pia, is playing with his truck . . . not just any truck, his favorite truck. Charlie’s feelings completely overwhelm him, taking over his whole body, and before he knows it, he hits his sister―hard.”
Tori and the Muses is “a thoughtful and sprightly tale of young Tori navigating the magical world of inspiration in all its forms.” From a pink floating piano to eleven muses, this beautifully-illustrated book sparks whimsy.
That’s Not Funny, David! is another installment of the “No, David!” series. “David is determined to get laughs out of everyone — even from those who might not find his antics amusing!”