20 New Book Titles

The following 20 books are all new titles to enjoy. If your looking for something new to read here are 20 great books to delve into.

The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses: Stacey Coolidge’s fancy-smancy cursive handwriting
by Barbara Esham
A light and fun book to read makes this adventure fun for the whole family, and a great learning experience for your 1st-3rd grader. Your child will enjoy reading this story aloud illustrating how to feel good about their personal learning styles and how each person has their own learning strengths. The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses has a wonderful section in the back aimed at teachers and caregivers which give extra resources information regarding the topic just read. They list a website to visit that has links to other learning websites, book lists and more that will help create a total learning environment for children of all ages.

One Hen by Katie Smith Milway
One Hen is a story about a small boy in Ghana who has an idea on how to help his family make money. He would like to take a small loan to buy a hen. Follow along as this idea grows into one of the biggest poultry farms in West Africa, and all this is because of people helping people. This wonderfully colorful and energetic story will give you hope for humanity, information about how you can help, and a new sense of our world economics while teaching you how love for one another can change the world.

Horse by Malachy Doyle
A soft and caring writing style set in the lush green pastures bring you into Horse from page one. Read along as you lean about a mare and her new foal. Flip each page to learn about the next stage, from walking on spindly legs to galloping around the field and racing to keep up with mother in this young horses’ life. Horse is a warm and loving tale that will touch the horse lover of any age and bring them back to read it again and again.

Max’s Bunny Business by Rosemary Wells
A learning experience for young readers, Max’s Bunny Business will help reinforce some math concepts while reading this fun tale. Flip through as you follow a quick money idea of two friends Ruby and Louise, and a little brother Max who gets in the way. Max’s Bunny Business will have you smiling as you read the tale of brothers and sisters, and then laugh out loud with the twist in the end as you find out who is the better business bunny.

Old MacDonald Had a Farm by Jane Cabrera
Read this tale of Old MacDonald and all the things he has on his farm from dogs, sheep, goats and more while having fun singing along with this timeless classic. Jane Cabrera has added wonderful painted illustrations to this tale that will help young children follow along with the story and learn what word sounds go with each animal. This story is one every family should read over and over again.


The Cow That Laid an Egg by Andy Cutbill
Marjorie the cow feels very ordinary, until her friends the chickens come up with a plan. One morning Marjorie wakes to find she has laid an egg! Now all the other cows don’t feel very special at all. Families will enjoy reading this story to their young children as each page is filled with fun, colorful illustrations that help tell the tale of Marjorie and the egg that made her feel special.

Clarence the Copy Cat by Patricia Lakin
Clarence will not, can not and has not eaten a mouse even though his parents are the best mousers in town. Turn the pages and read along as Clarence is kicked out of everywhere he tries to stay because he can not bear to harm another living creature. Clarence finally finds a place he thinks is perfect, and best of all no mice in sight. Families will enjoy this wonderful tale of a cat who sticks to his morals, and still manages to outwit the mice. Clarence the Copy Cat will wiggle his way into your families’ heart and be at the top of your reading lists as you find out how this copy cat finally finds a home.

Zachary’s New Home by Geraldine M. Blomquist and Paul B. Blomquist
Complicated issues like adoption and foster care are hard subjects for kids to understand. Zachary’s New Home does a wonderful job through pencil sketches and an endearing tale to help shed light on these issues. Families going through some of the same situations will enjoy reading this tale together as they find out what really matters in the end.

Little Ballet Star by Adele Geras
Tilly is so excited she is about to burst. It is her birthday and her aunt Gina has a special present for her. Flip through the pages as you follow Tilly’s adventure into the magical world of being a ballerina through wonderful painted illustrations. Read about her anticipation before the ballet show and her excitement as her aunt’s present makes her birthday even better.

Roadwork by Sally Sutton
Giant, bold words will have youngsters yelling aloud with the story as you read this book about building a road. Learn about how they start by mapping it out, moving the earth, and laying the groundwork for the road. Then continue as the story brings you through each phase in building a new road and kids learn what each machine does for the construction crew. Have fun with making the machine sounds as this book leads you into a construction zone.

My Very Own Room: Mi propio cuartito by Amada Irma Perez
Winner of the Tomas Rivera Mexican American Book Award, My Very Own Room is a great story for every child. Written in Spanish and English, My Very own Room tells the story of a young girl wanting her very own space. The family pulls together to create a make-shift room using all of the resources available to them. Ingenuity, creativity, and love produce the best room a girl could ask for. Children of all nationalities will love this wonderful story.

Arabella Miller’s Tiny Caterpillar by Clare Jarrett
Follow Arabella Miller’s tiny caterpillar as it grows and grows until finally becoming a beautiful butterfly. Rhyming text and simple wording make this story perfect for the very young. Children will love to hear the story again and again on how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly. The Life Cycle of a Butterfly is included at the back of the book to assist caregivers in explaining the details.

The Searcher and Old Tree by David McPhail
The beautiful illustrations of David McPhail create the story of The Searcher and Old Tree. Read along as Searcher, a raccoon, takes refuge in his home, the old tree. When a huge storm hits, Searcher is safe and sound in old tree. Children will fall in love with this sweet story.

The Apple Pie that Papa Baked by Lauren Thompson
In the style of “The House that Jack Built”, The Apple Pie that Papa Baked shows all that goes into creating a delicious apple pie. Fun, creative and beautifully told caregivers and children will both enjoy this story. Bold and artistic illustrations create an original style to this entertaining story.

A Kitten Tale by Eric Rohmann
A Kitten Tale is the sweet, simple story of four kittens waiting for snow. Three of the kittens are afraid of winter coming, one kitten can’t wait. What will happen when winter finally arrives? Read the story to find out. Children will enjoy this easy tale of four kittens’ adventure.

Are You Ready to Play Outside by Mo Willems
Are You Ready to Play Outside is an Elephant and Piggie book and if you’re not familiar with Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie stories now is the time! Elphant and Piggie are on another adventure together getting ready to play outside when the rain spoils the fun. Or does it? Read along as Elephant shows his love for Piggie by helping him appreciate what he’s got. If you like Mo Willems other stories, then you’ll love this new Elephant and Piggie book.

Boo Bunny by Kathryn O. Galbraith
A fun, sweet Halloween story, Boo Bunny will enchant the youngest readers. One bunny heads out for trick-or-treats, scared of the dark he meets another bunny trick-or-treater and together they overcome their fears of this spooky night. Rhyming, simple language help to tell this story and will engage those young readers with a fun tale.

The Alphabet from A to Y with the Bonus Letter Z by Steve Martin
Zany and amusing, The Alphabet from A to Y with the Bonus Letter Z is a new take on alphabet books. Each letter of the alphabet is featured with a wacky sentence containing words beginning with that letter. Caregivers will laugh at the funny illustrations and descriptions, while children will enjoy learning their alphabet.

Tweedle Dee-Dee by Charlotte Voake
Sweet watercolor and ink illustrations help to tell the story of baby birds in a tree. Musical score at the end of the book provides the music to accompany the words. If you’re not musical, the story still creates a warm and wonderful tale all children will enjoy hearing.

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes is a cute story for babies and their caregivers. Mem Fox’s adorable illustrations will appeal to both baby and their parent. Watercolor illustrations of babies showing how similar they are with ten little fingers and ten litter toes will enchant the reader. The ending closes with a rhyme to be shared with baby.

A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever by Marla Frazee
James and Eamon are off for their summer vacation. Visiting Eamon’s grandparent’s house on the beach for a week while going to nature camp together, James and Eamon are in for a roaring good time. Caregivers will laugh and relate to this charming story of two boys on summer vacation. Children will love the comic book format while also relating to the delightful characters.