BEST BOOKS

THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN WE HAVE COME ACROSS THIS MONTH. WE HOPE TO SHARE WITH YOU SOME YOU HAVE NOT SEEN BEFORE AND ALSO INTRODUCE OTHERS BEING RELEASED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. ENJOY.

Chirp!

by Mary Murphy Chee chee, says the Wren. Ta-tee-tee, sings the Lark. Tink-tink, calls the Finch. Goodbye to the dark. With the chirp of a sparrow and the warble of a thrush, night turns to morning against a vivid, brightening sky. One by one, each bird wakes up and issues its call, with songs rising into a crescendo until a little bluebird calls for a hush—and finds its own voice. With bold shapes, deeply saturated colors, and simple language, Mary Murphy revels in the joy of sound and offers an ode to individuality sure to enchant the youngest of listeners. Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com

A Good Place

by Lucy Cousins Bee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly are looking for somewhere to live. And each has a different want: Bee loves flowers, Ladybug prefers leaves, Beetle is fond of dead wood, and Dragonfly likes ponds. But every time they find what seems like the perfect spot—with beautiful flowers, a tiny pond, some dead wood, or gorgeous green leaves—they discover it’s underfoot, near traffic, or otherwise not safe. Will these four friends ever find a good place? Lucy Cousins brings her bold artwork and endearing characters to an inviting story that leads to a dazzling conclusion, showing children that even in an urban environment, encouraging wildlife and natural ecosystems can create a healthy and beautiful habitat for all of us. Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs candlewickpress.com

Air Miles

by John Burningham; Bill Salaman iMiles was a difficult dog until he got his own motor car. But now he is growing older, and new challenges are arising. He doesn’t chase balls like he used to. His legs hurt whenever he takes walks. And sometimes he doesn’t hear when Norman calls him. So when Norman learns that Mr. Huddy’s small airplane is in need of a pilot, Miles takes to the skies. In a deeply moving, ultimately uplifting picture book, the star of Motor Miles returns in a story that will resonate with readers who know what it’s like to say goodbye to someone they love. Based on an idea by incomparable picture-book creator John Burningham, the text for Air Miles was completed by his longtime friend Bill Salaman and lovingly illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, John Burningham’s wife. Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs candlewickpress.com

Drip

by Maggie Li From a droplet of water in the river to a cloud in the sky, Drip journeys across the earth and sky in a fun, informative board book that explores the cycle of a raindrop. A die-cut throughout the book emphasizes how nature is full of changes—but begins and ends with a tiny drop of water. Meet Drip, a little drop of water. Follow along as it travels through the water cycle in this beautifully illustrated board book for the very young.1 Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com

Bizzy Bear: Tow Truck Driver

illustrator: Benji Davies Bizzy Bear is ready to drive his tow truck and help those in broken-down cars in this novelty board book full of tabs to slide, push, and pull. Watch Bizzy Bear check the engine, hitch up the car, and take the rabbit family safely home. Perfect for little ones who love to lend a helping hand to those in need and for those with an affinity for trucks. Ages 0 mos - 2 yrs candlewickpress.com

Do Baby Elephants Suck Their Trunks?

Amazing Ways Animals Are Just Like Us by Ben Lerwill A perfect read-aloud, this book encourages the youngest of readers to think about what makes them unique while also learning about ways in which they might be similar to babies in the animal kingdom— from giraffes wobbling as they walk to puppies losing their baby teeth. Each spread is fully illustrated with heartwarming collage artwork that depicts the love between parent and child across species. Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com

Animal Families: River

illustrator: Jane Ormes Find out the different names for mother and father animals that live in and around the river—and then lift the flap to find the babies and learn what they are called. This striking, satisfying introduction to animal families features screen-printed artwork and bold neon ink to capture the attention and imagination of babies and toddlers. Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com

Choo-Choo School

All Aboard for the First Day of School! author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal All aboard! Seven young train cars are off to ChooChoo School. After reciting their classroom rules— Work hard, play fair, be kind—it’s time for some math to get the wheels turning. Then everyone’s ready to climb a hill in gym (it’s good to blow off steam), sing songs in music (Flat Car is a bit off-key), and learn the whole alphabet! From late beloved author Amy Krouse Rosenthal comes a world where train stations are classrooms, the conductor doubles as the teacher, and Boxcar is happy to hand out tissues to anyone who ah-choo-choos. Bright, energetic illustrations by animation artist Mike Yamada bring the whole clickety crew to rollicking life. Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com

Brand New Boy

by David Almond From the boundless imagination of David Almond comes a thought-provoking question, packaged in a lively illustrated chapter book: what if a robot went to school? When a new boy joins their class, everyone thinks he’s . . . odd. George doesn’t behave like other kids. He doesn’t think like other kids. But he’s great at football and snacking, and that’s what matters to Dan and Maxie and friends, who resolve to make George feel welcome. Over time, they learn that he’s just like them, in most ways, except one: George is a robot, part of an ambitious new experiment, with sinister people bent on destroying him. When his lab pulls him out of school, can George’s new friends recover him—and set him free? Told in David Almond’s signature rollicking narrative style, this poignant tale about what it means to be human, paired with warm and funny black-and-white illustrations, will inspire children to think and giggle in equal measure. Ages 8 yrs - 12 yrs candlewickpress.com