Louise Loves Art

Louise Loves Art
Author: Kelly Light
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2014-09-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062355848

For fans of Olivia and Eloise, this stunning debut from Kelly Light is an irresistible story about the importance of creativity in all its forms. Meet Louise. Louise loves art more than anything. It's her imagination on the outside. She is determined to create a masterpiece—her pièce de résistance! Louise also loves Art, her little brother. This is their story. Louise Loves Art is a celebration of the brilliant artist who resides in all of us.

Strictly No Elephants

Strictly No Elephants
Author: Lisa Mantchev
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-10-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481416472

"A sunny, smart, tongue-in-cheek tale." --The New York Times Book Review "Sweet and affirming." --Kirkus Reviews When the local Pet Club won't admit a boy's tiny pet elephant, he finds a solution--one that involves all kinds of unusual animals in this sweet and adorable picture book. Today is Pet Club day. There will be cats and dogs and fish, but strictly no elephants are allowed. The Pet Club doesn't understand that pets come in all shapes and sizes, just like friends. Now it is time for a boy and his tiny pet elephant to show them what it means to be a true friend. Imaginative and lyrical, this sweet story captures the magic of friendship and the joy of having a pet.

Love Is

Love Is
Author: Diane Adams
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2017-01-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1452143714

Perfect for any fond gift or tender moment, this story of a girl and a duckling who share a touching year together will melt hearts old and young. In this tenderly funny book, girl and duckling grow in their understanding of what it is to care for each other, discovering that love is as much about letting go as it is about holding tight. Children and parents together will adore this fond exploration of growing up while learning about the joys of love offered and love returned.

I Am Peace

I Am Peace
Author: Susan Verde
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-09-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683351282

When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from the bestselling picture-book dream team that brought us I Am Yoga. Express emotions through direct speech. Find empathy through imagination. Connect with the earth. Wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Breathe, taste, smell, touch, and be present. Perfect for the classroom or for bedtime, Susan Verde’s gentle, concrete narration and Peter H. Reynolds’s expressive watercolor illustrations bring the tenets of mindfulness to a kid-friendly level. Featuring an author’s note about the importance of mindfulness and a guided meditation for children, I Am Peace will help readers of all ages feel grounded and restored.

The Dot

The Dot
Author: Peter H. Reynolds
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2022-05-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 153621809X

Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind and she goes on to encourage another student who feels the same as she had.

Be a Friend

Be a Friend
Author: Salina Yoon
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2016-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1619639521

From Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon comes a lush, heartwarming audio eBook about unbreakable friendship and celebrating what makes you unique. Dennis is an ordinary boy who expresses himself in extraordinary ways. Some children do show-and-tell. Dennis mimes his. Some children climb trees. Dennis is happy to BE a tree . . . But being a mime can be lonely. It isn't until Dennis meets a girl named Joy that he discovers the power of friendship--and how special he truly is! From the beloved author/illustrator of the Penguin and Bear series comes a heartwarming story of self-acceptance, courage, and unbreakable friendship for anyone who has ever felt "different." Don't miss these other books from Salina Yoon! The Penguin series Penguin and Pinecone Penguin on Vacation Penguin in Love Penguin and Pumpkin Penguin's Big Adventure Penguin's Christmas Wish The Bear series Found Stormy Night Bear's Big Day The Duck, Duck, Porcupine series Duck, Duck, Porcupine My Kite is Stuck! And Other Stories That's My Book! And Other Stories Be a Friend

Max the Brave

Max the Brave
Author: Ed Vere
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1492616532

Max is a cute kitten who dreams of becoming a brave mouse-catcher. So he sets off in search of a mouse, and discovers that bravery perhaps is not so important after all.

I Love You Already!

I Love You Already!
Author: Jory John
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2015-12-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 006245949X

From the award-winning creators of Goodnight Already!, Come Home Already!, and All Right Already! Bear can't wait to spend a pleasant day by himself. But his persistent next-door neighbor, Duck, wants to take a morning stroll . . . with Bear. He just wants Bear to like him already. . . Jory John, author of Penguin Problems and The Bad Seed, and Benji Davies, creator of The Storm Whale, join together again to bring us this standout hilarious story of unrequited admiration that will leave children laughing at every page. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any story time!

I Am Yoga

I Am Yoga
Author: Susan Verde
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2015-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613128495

An eagle soaring among the clouds or a star twinkling in the night sky . . . a camel in the desert or a boat sailing across the sea—yoga has the power of transformation. Not only does it strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible. New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and author and certified yoga instructor Susan Verde team up again in this book about creativity and the power of self-expression. I Am Yoga encourages children to explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it. A kid-friendly guide to 17 yoga poses is included.

This House, Once

This House, Once
Author: Deborah Freedman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2017-02-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481442856

“Tender, comforting, and complex.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Drawn with exquisite precision and quiet dashes of humor.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A lovely, ruminative selection.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “A blueprint for mindfulness and gratitude for the homes in which we…live.” —The New York Times Book Review Deborah Freedman’s masterful new picture book is at once an introduction to the pieces of a house, a cozy story to share and explore, and a dreamy meditation on the magic of our homes and our world. Before there was this house, there were stones, and mud, and a colossal oak tree— three hugs around and as high as the blue. What was your home, once? This poetically simple, thought-provoking, and gorgeously illustrated book invites readers to think about where things come from and what nature provides.