Library Book Haul: Thirteen Children’s Picture Books for Grades K-2
Em and I went to the library while Vi was at her ballet class. We love picture books. I got a collapsable bin from Target so we could load her up with books and it was much easier to carry out. I love that I can fold it down and leave it in the car for next time!
Once we get home, the girls usually spend the rest of the afternoon browsing the books. The best thing about library books is that you can try before you buy. I don’t buy most of the books we get from the library. I have found a few gems though and they tend to be the ones we check out over and over again. At that point, it’s safe to say it might be a book worth purchasing.
Listed below are the books we checked out during this library book haul. There were a couple I really enjoyed like Don’t Worry Little Crab and The Star People.
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS FOR GRADES K-2
Under the Lemon Moon by Edith Hope Fine: A mysterious man steals the lemons from Rosalinda’s lemon tree during the night. Her tree becomes ill and she is plagued with trying to save her tree. La Anciana comes to the rescue and gives her wisdom on how to save her tree as well as show compassion towards the person that stole her lemons.
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Don’t Worry Little Crab by Chris Haughton: Little Crab is excited to go to the ocean but once he gets there, Little Crab is a little scared. Little Crab eventually overcomes his fear and discovers a whole new experience he would have missed if he didn’t have the courage to go into the water.
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*My girls LOVED this book so much. We read it many times. They loved to say “WHOOSH” at the same time and the colors of the pictures were captivating.
Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller: Tanisha spills juice on her and she’s embarrassed. A classmate wants to make her feel better so she explores different ways to show kindness towards others. Sometimes the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference!
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The Star People, A Lakota Story by S.D. Nelson: Sister Girl and Young Wolf wander too far away from their home. A fire begins but they can’t outrun the flames so they take refuge in a stream of water. Once the fire has passed, they realize they are lost. They call upon the Star People to help guide them home.
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*I really enjoyed reading this story. The pictures are beautiful. They are inspired by traditional Lakota artwork. I personally enjoy Native American stories because they are a window into another culture.
How to Help a Friend by Karl Newson: Explore different ways to help a friend who is feeling sad. Since everyone handles their feelings differently, it is important to get to know the people you care about so that you can learn how to best support them when they are feeling blue.
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Molly Who Flew Away by Valeri Gorbachev: Molly loves going to the fair. She loves riding all the rides with her friends.When she remembers her mother gave her some money for the fair, she debates the best way she can spend it. She decides a balloon for each of her friends is the best idea but the balloons carry her away and her friends have to save her.
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I Know a Wee Piggy by Kim Norman: Piggy has a hay day at the fair and gets covered in all sorts of colors.
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*This book is written in a sing song format that reminds me of the I Know an Old Lady Who books. This book was okay but might be fun for someone who loves animals and is learning their colors.
Sea Bear A Journey for Survival by Lindsay Moore: Live the life of a polar bear and follow polar bear through the season’s changes.
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Superhero ABC by Bob McLeod: Comic book style alphabet book. Each superhero has unique traits that relate to its letter.
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*I did not like this book. My girls found it interesting and thought some of the girl superheroes were pretty.
Beauty and the Beast by Ursula Jones & Sarah Gibb: The classic story of Beauty and the Beast with an “interesting” twist. She has sisters who are mean (like Cinderella). The father has three months to bring Beauty back to the Beast or else…
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*The pictures are pretty but I did not like this version of Beauty and the Beast.
The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster by Mo Willems: Pigeon is excited to ride the roller coaster. Pigeon imagines how dangerously awesome it is going to be. Pigeon realizes it wasn’t as ridiculous as Pigeon expected.
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*These books are always a fave in our house!
There’s a Rock Concert in my Bedroom by Kevin Jonas & Danielle Jonas: Emma loves to play music. It’s her favorite thing to do. When the school talent show begins, she gets stage fright. Her family encourages her to perform even though she is scared.
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I Love It When You Smile by Sam McBratney: Roo is grumpy and his mother tries to cheer him up. When they fall into a big mud puddle, Roo gets a big smile.
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*I didn’t like this book. I thought the kangaroos were scary looking.
What are some of your fave books you’ve found at the library? Write it below so I can try to find them too!
xo L.
