K-2nd Grade

Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport

This definitive picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America--and the world--forever.

Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers: A Collection of Family Poems by Mary Ann Hoberman

In this lively collection of family poems, Hoberman celebrates families of all kinds. Full color.

The Littlest Matryoshka by Carine Demas Bliss

In this tender, old-fashioned story, Nina, the smallest of a group of Russian nesting dolls, is separated from her sisters and swept along on a dangerous journey.

Edward and the Pirates by David McPhail

Once Edward has learned to read, books and his vivid imagination provide him with great adventures.

Letting Swift River Go by Jane Yolen

Yolen relates Sally Jane's experience of changing times in rural America, as she lives through the flooding of the Swift River towns in western Massachusetts to form the Quabbin Reservoir.

Centerfield Ballhawk by Matt Christopher

 Baseball player Josae Mendez worries about his poor performance with the bat and fears disappointing his father, a former ballplayer with an outstanding batting average.

Jonathan and His Mommy by Irene Smalls

As a mother and son explore their neighborhood, they try various ways of walking--from giant steps and reggae steps to criss cross steps and backwards steps.

The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter by Matt Christopher

Mike's telepathic dog Harry is able to send him secret signals about the opposing players on the baseball field, but Mike's weak pitching arm requires them to find another plan to save the game.

Unlike Other Monsters by Audrey Vernick

Zander is a monster. Monsters don't have friends. They prefer to scare children and eat their raisin bread alone. Then one day Zander meets a bird, and the unexpected happens. They start to spend time together, and Zander is reminded of how he's "unlike"...

Teachers Rock! by Todd Parr

A celebration of the ways in which teachers change the world, from encouraging creativity, to making students laugh, to helping them form friendships, always wanting everyone to succeed and making the classroom a great place to be.

Ballet Cat: Dance! Dance! Underpants! (Hard Cover) by Bob Shea

Ballet Cat and her friend Butter Bear have practiced a dance to perform for an audience, but Butter Bear will need a lot of encouragement to try the super high leaps.

Tha Happiest Book Ever by Bob Shea

What could be happier than a book with a dancing cake, a candy parade, and a hug monster? A book with all those things (and more) plus YOU! Your happy, happy thoughts will make this book super happy happy! But something seems off. Could it be that frowny...