Social Studies

Peg + Cat: The Eid al-Adha Adventure by Jennifer Oxley

It's Eid al-Adha, a very special holiday for Yasmina and Amir, who invite their friends Peg and Cat to check it out. After they all rock out with some singing, it’s time to head to the celebration, where there’s so much food waiting! Amir...

Red & Lulu by Matt Tavares

Separation and miles cannot keep a determined cardinal from his loved one in this heart-tugging story combining the cheer of Christmas, the magic of New York City, and the real meaning of the holiday season: how important it is to be surrounded by love...

Count Me In: A Parade of Mexican Folk Art Numbers in English and Spanish by Cynthia Weill

Oaxacan dancers and musicians celebrate with a colorful parade. Count yourself in the fun!

The Whopper by Rebecca Ashdown

A little boy named Percy tells a lie, which turns into the Whopper, a hungry and persistent monster. As Percy's guilt grows, the Whopper does too, until finally the Whopper eats Percy.

North, South, East, West by Margaret Wise Brown

Follows the journey of a little bird who flies to the north, south, east, and west to decide which direction she likes best.

No Kimchi for Me! by Aram Kim

A Junior Library Guild Selection. Yoomi hates stinky, spicy kimchi, the pickled cabbage condiment served with Korean meals. Then Grandma shows Yoomi how to make kimchi pancakes in this celebration of Korean culture. Includes a kimchi pancake recipe and...

My Grandpa's Chair by Jiyeon Pak

A young girl tries to help her grandfather find a new chair in this moving picture book about loss and how the love of family can warm even the most broken heart. Full color.

Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann

When a polar bear arrives unexpectedly in the woods, the animals suspect him to be dangerous. His habit of collecting leaves only adds to their distrust. Then one day, they watch as he attempts to fly over the water with wings made of colorful leaves...

I Am (Not) Scared by Anna Kang

Two fuzzy creatures go to an amusement park and discover that being frightened may not be as scary as they think.

How to Find and Elephant by Kate Banks

A boy provides instructions as he searches high and low for an elephant, which the reader can find in the illustrations

Hand Over Hand by Alma Fullerton

In this picture book, a young girl finally gets to go fishing with her grandfather and surprises everyone with her catch.

Daddy Honk Honk! by Rosalinde Bonnet

With a little help from his friends on the tundra, an arctic fox learns how to be a good daddy to a noisy gosling