Escargot

Escargot
Author: Dashka Slater
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2017-04-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1466896973

Say Bonjour! to the first picture book in the bestselling Escargot series about a cute French snail and his laugh-out-loud adventures. Escargot is an adorable French snail who only wants two things: 1) To be your favorite animal, and 2) To eat the delicious salad at the end of this book. Except this delicious salad has a carrot in it. And Escargot hates carrots. But when he finally tries one—with a little help from you!—he realizes that it’s not so bad after all. From New York Times–bestselling author Dashka Slater and former Pixar animator Sydney Hanson, Escargot is an irresistibly sweet and charming story about a snail who might be a picky eater but definitely wants to be your new best friend. This hilarious and interactive addition to the award-winning Escargot series is the ideal read aloud for story time and animal lovers alike. Escargot is also available as a board book for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old. Don’t miss Escargot’s other funny and heartwarming adventures for kids ages 4-6 in: ● A Book for Escargot ● Love, Escargot (also available as a board book for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old) ● Escargot and the Search for Spring (also available as a board book for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old)

A Book for Escargot

A Book for Escargot
Author: Dashka Slater
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2020-04-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250783607

AN INDIE BESTSELLER ● A cute French snail searches for the book of his dreams in this laugh-out-loud second picture book in the bestselling Escargot series. Bonjour! Escargot is going on a trip to the library, where there are so many stories to choose from. Sadly, none of these tales are about daring—and adorable—snail heroes who save the day. But when Escargot asks you for help creating a fabulous story of his own, perhaps this could become just the book he’s been looking for. From New York Times–bestselling author Dashka Slater and former Pixar animator Sydney Hanson, A Book for Escargot is an irresistibly sweet and charming story that subtly teaches kids how to write their own magnifique story. This hilarious and interactive addition to the award-winning Escargot series is the ideal read aloud for story time and animal lovers alike. Don’t miss Escargot’s other funny and heartwarming adventures for kids ages 4-6 in: ● Escargot (also available as a board book for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old) ● Love, Escargot (also available as a board book for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old) ● Escargot and the Search for Spring (also available as a board book for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old)

Love, Escargot

Love, Escargot
Author: Dashka Slater
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2022-11-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374391661

Bonjour! Escargot is back, with a magnifique beret and a special invitation. From New York Times-bestselling author Dashka Slater, with illustrations from Sydney Hanson, Love, Escargot is the third hilarious book in the award-winning Escargot picture book series; perfect for—but not limited to—Valentine’s Day! Today is Snailentine's Day, and Escargot is on his way to a party. Will his Snailentine be there? Maybe he will find another snail who also likes to read books and eat salad with a light vinaigrette. But when he arrives at the party, Escargot is greeted not by a snail, but by a vole. Mon dieu! This is not a Snailentine's Day party at all. It is a Volentine's Day party! At first, Escargot wants to hide in his shell, but in the end, he finds a surprising new friend.

Let's Eat Snails!

Let's Eat Snails!
Author: Barbara Barcellona Smith
Publisher: NewSouth Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-01-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781588384034

Let's Eat Snails takes young readers on an ethnic culinary adventure. In a Sicilian-American household, cooked snails are the ultimate treat, as one young visitor comes to delight in understanding. This captivating story serves up a lesson in the value of being open-minded and not being afraid of what you don't know.

Everyone's Awake

Everyone's Awake
Author: Colin Meloy
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1452178453

A silly and sublime bedtime book from the New York Times bestselling children's book author Colin Meloy. Giggle your way to sweet and silly dreams! A simple goodnight routine turns marvelously madcap in this cleverly rhymed picture book. Instead of settling down to sleep, Dad bakes bread, Mom fixes the roof, and Grandma plays cards with a ghost. And between the dog, the cat, Sister, and Brother, there's at least three different wars being waged! A modern classic perfect for read-aloud fun and bedtime alike. • A wildly fun read-aloud book for families • A laugh-out-loud book perfect for any child who struggles with getting ready for bed • Written by the lead singer of the Decemberists, the silly and clever rhymes make Everyone's Awake fun for both parent and child. Fans of Goodnight Already and Dinosaur vs. Bedtime will find Everyone's Awake to be a perfect path to a good night's sleep. • Children's books for kids ages 5-8 • Family read-aloud books • Books for bedtime Colin Meloy is the lead singer and songwriter of The Decemberists, and the author of several children's books, including the New York Times bestselling Wildwood series. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Shawn Harris is an artist and musician who lives in Northern California. He is the illustrator of several award-winning children's books including Her Right Foot and What Can a Citizen Do?

Noodles Through Escargots

Noodles Through Escargots
Author: Arianne Wing
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2011
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0615474071

Photographic memoir of one family restaurant dynasty that survived for five generations in the small central California town of Hanford.

Hog Fever

Hog Fever
Author: Richard La Plante
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1997-05-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780312858308

Richard La Plante began his Harley career with a single small motorcycle. Before long, he had obtained the ultimate machine--a Harley customized to his exact specifications--and was spending hours lovingly polishing its chrome. From his misadventure-filled trip to Spain to his cross-country America ride that ends in tragedy, La Plante shows how a simple hobby can become a life-altering obsession.

Sally Snail

Sally Snail
Author: Antoon Krings
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2003
Genre: Snails
ISBN: 9780733311253

Another delightful story from the enchanting world of Funny Little Bugs . In this book, inquisitive Sally Snail decides to broaden her horizons by leaving the garden she has always known to set out and travel the world.

The Book of Fatal Errors

The Book of Fatal Errors
Author: Dashka Slater
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2020-07-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374303339

Award-winning author Dashka Slater spins a tale of friendship, magic, and eternal life in The Book of Fatal Errors, an evocative and witty middle-grade fantasy. Rufus doesn’t just make mistakes – he makes fatal errors. Clumsy and awkward, he feels entrapped by his teasing classmates and their constant laughter. But now it is summer. Rufus is free. He roams the wildlands of his grandfather’s mysterious homestead, blissfully unaware of the danger up ahead. And there is much danger. Rufus and his snooty cousin Abigail soon become entangled in the tantalizing world of the feylings, mischievous fairly-like creatures desperate to find their way home. In helping the feylings, Rufus tumbles down a dark path rich with age-old secrets and difficult truths. Any move he makes might be his final fatal error. Or perhaps, his most spectacular beginning.

Black Is a Rainbow Color

Black Is a Rainbow Color
Author: Angela Joy
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2020-01-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250771080

A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on. Red is a rainbow color. Green sits next to blue. Yellow, orange, violet, indigo, They are rainbow colors, too, but My color is black . . . And there’s no BLACK in rainbows. From the wheels of a bicycle to the robe on Thurgood Marshall's back, Black surrounds our lives. It is a color to simply describe some of our favorite things, but it also evokes a deeper sentiment about the incredible people who helped change the world and a community that continues to grow and thrive. Stunningly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree and Coretta Scott King Award winner Ekua Holmes, Black Is a Rainbow Color is a sweeping celebration told through debut author Angela Joy’s rhythmically captivating and unforgettable words. An ALSC Notable Children's Book 2021 An NCTE 2021 Notable Poetry Book A 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book of the NCSS/CBC A New York Public Library Best Book of 2020 A Washington Post Best Book of 2020 A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of the Year A 2020 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Honoree