World Team

In the true spirit of FIFA's World Cup, Tim Vyner's colorful picture book highlights the different places and people playing soccer. From streets of New York City in the United States to Rio de Janeiro in Brazo, the book finds children across the world enjoying the sport. Some dream big of stardom playing soccer, others like Suki in Japan enjoy simply watching the games on television and their favorite players. With colorful watercolor illustrations following children from 13 different countries the book is a great read for everyone who wants to catch the spirit of the World Cup.

Sipping Spiders Through a Straw

"The biggest fly
I ever saw
was sipping spiders
through a straw.
I asked him if
he'd show me how
to sip those spiders
and share his chow..."

Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Gris Grimly have created a delightful compilation of wacky campfire stories, perfect for any reader who like's Stine's Goosebumps or Schwartz and his Scary Stories series. Sung to the tunes of familiar songs such as "Row Row Row Your Boat," the songs address everything from Frankenstein's eating habits to a Witch with a terrible cold. A great read for groups or one on one with your favorite little one with illustrations that will get a laugh out of anyone.

Gracias Thanks

Pat Mora teamed up with illustrator John Parra to create a fun and warm collection of everything a young boy has to be thankful for. From things as large as the sun and as small as a pillow, the story highlights how much we should truly be grateful for in our lives. Family and friends coupled with the waves of the ocean and an Abuelita's wrinkles will remind children that everything around them truly is a gift. The colorful illustrations will engage young readers, and the bilingual text will build literacy skills for young readers regardless of their native language. A very good read for families and children 3 and up.

The Goblin and the Empty Chair

Mem Fox along with Leo and Diane Dillon bring to life the story of a lonely Goblin who is ashamed and afraid of his own reflection. Living close to a family’s farm, he comes out at night to finish the chores the small family can’t finished on their own. He helps plow the fields and water plants, and cuts wood to help the family build and paint fences. Although he sneaks out quietly at night thinking he will fool the family, each member watches him in silence and is grateful for all his work. One day the Mom decides to invite the Goblin in with food and welcome him to the family to say thank you for all his hard work, but the Goblin is afraid to show his face. Will he come to dinner?

The colorful illustrations and medieval setting will keep kids from 2-8 engaged and the story is perfect for beginning readers to get practice with simple new and old vocabulary...

Sharks!

The library has added some great new titles for anyone interested in learning about all things Sharks. From hammerheads to great whites to the fastest shark in the sea, the mako shark, these books are full of colorful photographs and great introductory facts. Kids can learn about different diets and ways of life for sharks who find themselves in different oceans across the world. Aimed at younger readers from 5-8 these will be fun and quick reads for kids who want to explore life in the sea...

A Few Suggestions...

If you're looking to find a few good pictures books to get your son or daughter, or perhaps yourself, a better grasp of both the Spanish and English language be sure to try out our range of bilingual children's picture books. The bilingual text and illustrations will help any reader gain a better comprehension of the language and context of the words.

Here's a few to get you started...

• Uncle Nacho’s Hat/ El Sombrero Del Tío Nacho by Harriet Rohmer


• A Movie in my Pillow/ Una Película en mi Almohada by Jorge Argueta


• In my Family/ En Mi Familia by Carmen Lomas Garza


• The Upside Down Boy/ El Niño de cabeza by Juan Felipe Herrera


• Birthday in the Barrio/ Cumpleaños en el Barrio by Mayra L. Dole


• Vincente el Valiente/ Big Brave Brian by M.P. Robertson

For more recommendations visit your librarian or give us call at 831.758.7311