Selected Recent Acquisitions for Kids

Dr. Seuss. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Beginner Books. New York: Random House, 1960.
"From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere. . . ." This classic Dr. Suess book remains one of the most entertaining and engaging easy-to-read books for young children.
Gr. Preschool-3.

A simple story that offers repetition, rhythm, and rhyme to help beginners on their way to reading. The illustrations show children's feet underwater with fish swimming around them as the reader counts objects beneath the water.
Gr. K-1.

Prosek, James. A Good Day's Fishing. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2004.
A simple story with beautiful illustrations discusses elements of a good day's fishing. Fishing enthusiasts may learn a thing or two about important things to bring along on a fishing trip. An excellent read aloud choice.
Gr. K-3.

Hickman, Pamela and Heather Collins. A New Frog: My First Look at the Life Cycle of an Amphibian. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1999.
Jenny watches a pond through spring and summer and witnesses the six stages in the life cycle of a leopard frog. Children will enjoy reading the cumulative, sing-song verse patterned after "The House that Jack Built", and then peering under the flaps to learn interesting science facts.
Gr. Preschool-1.

Wilson, Karma and Joan Rankin. A Frog in the Bog. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2003.
A small green frog on a half sunk log in the middle of the bog eats fleas, ticks and other small creatures to quell his appetite. When the frog finds out that the half sunk log is actually an alligator, he is in for a big surprise. The rollicking rhymed verse and the hilarious paintings of the ever expanding frog tummy make this an excellent read aloud book.
Gr. Preschool-2.

Willis, Jeanne and Tony Ross. Tadpole's Promise. 1st American ed. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2005.
In an unexpected romance, a caterpillar and a tadpole fall in love promising each other that they will never change. But as sure as the seasons change, caterpillars and tadpoles do too. Will they still be able to love each other?
Gr. K-3.

Barker, Charles Ferguson. The Day the Great Lakes Drained Away. 1st ed. Michigan: Mackinac Island Press, 2005.
What would happen if the Great Lakes drained away? This unique
picture book shows the bizarre landscape that would be revealed if
all the water of the Great Lakes were to suddenly disappear.
Gr. K-3.

Martin, Jacqueline Briggs and David Johnson. On Sand Island. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2003.
Young Carl wants nothing more than to build a boat with his own two hands and he barters with his neighbors to get all the supplies he needs. A wonderful story about hard work, determination and simple joys set in a Norwegian fishing community on Lake Superior's Sand Island.
Gr. K-4.

Wargin, Kathy-jo and Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen. The Legend of the Loon. Chelsea, Mich: Sleeping Bear Press, 2000.
Drawing on symbolism from Scandinavian culture and fairytales this enchanting story tells of a magical grandmother and her special relationship with her grandchildren. Full-page oil illustrations compliment the poetic style of the story.
Gr. K-3.

Serafini, Kristin Joy Pratt. A Swim Through the Sea. 1st ed. Nevada City, Calif.: Dawn Publications, 1994.
With "Seamore the Seahorse" for a guide, readers will meet sea creatures that begin will every letter of the alphabet. The lyrical storyline and watery illustrations will engage young readers as they learn interesting facts about the sea.
Gr. Preschool-3.

Sidman, Joyce and Beckie Prange. Song of the Water Boatman & Other Pond Poems. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2005.
A remarkable collection of poetry, science and artistry come together in this book that explores ponds and wetlands. The poems highlight specific creatures such as spring peepers and painted turtles as well as concepts like the food chain. Accompanying the poems are scientific facts and scientifically accurate hand colored wood block illustrations. A Caldecott Honor book.
Gr.1-5.