New Picture Books

 The Little Things by Emma Dodd - 32 pages

This book describes how to live your lives with kindness and thoughtfulness for others.  It is a simple book that gently gives its message to little ones.


I'm Sorry by Michael Ian Black - 32 pages

This is the latest book in the author's series about Potato, Flamingo, and the Little Girl.  This book deals with how difficult it is to say you're sorry.  I thought the book was pretty well done.  It gets the point across in a humorous way.


A House by Kevin Henkes - 32 pages

This latest picture book by Kevin Henkes seems almost to be a primer in how to interact with a child while reading a book.  It gives examples of simple questions to draw the child's attention to the illustrations.  I think this would be a great book for one-on-one or with smaller groups of children.


We Give Thanks by Cynthia Rylant - 32 pages

This book is a simple listing of things we are thankful for -- from clothes to family to food.  Although it is not a Thanksgiving book, it would be a great addition to "thankful" story times in that season.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race by Cynthia Rylant

Mr.Putter & Tabby Run the Race by Cynthia Rylant, 38 pages

Cynthia Rylant is an author and librarian who has written over 100 children's books.  This book is part of the Mr. Putter and Tabby series. It has been a long time since I have read one of her books. This book is a cute story about Mr. Putter who runs a race with Mrs. Teaberry. His goal is to run the race to win second prize which is a train set, but when Zeke the dog gets caught in the race, Mr. Putter ends up winning first prize.  You will have to read the book to find out what happens next.