Picture Books
Can I be your dog? by Troy Cummings
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as an eBook
This book tells the story of Arfy, a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every house on Butternut Street about what a great pet he'd make - he's house broken... he has his own squeaky bone... he can even learn to live with cats! But, no one wants him. Won't anyone open their heart - and home - to a lonesome dog?
The Berenstain Bears: Forget their Manners by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as an eBook
This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about the importance of good manners! Mama has noticed that Papa, Brother, and Sister have not been using their good manners, so now it's up to her to help get everyone back on track.
The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as an eBook
Vashti's teacher smiled, "Just make a mark and see where it takes you." Art class is over, but Vashti is still sitting in front of a blank piece of paper. Vashti can't draw - she's no artist! To prove her point, Vashti jabs at the paper and makes an angry mark, "There!" That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti's journey of surprise and self-discovery in this tale about the creative spirit in all of us.
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as an eBook
In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—the little bunny says goodnight.
Pete the Cat: I Love my White Shoes by Eric Litwin and James Dean
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as an eBook
Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes!
Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase by James Dean
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as eBook
It's St. Patrick's Day, and the grand opening of Pete the Cat's leprechaun catching business. Pete gears up to trap a leprechaun for his friends! But catching a leprechaun is never easy—especially if it’s Clover, who's full of tricks. Will luck be on Pete’s side? Or will Pete learn luck is actually something earned?
I am Not a Fox by Katrina Wolf and Chuck Groenick
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as an eBook
When Luca arrives at the dog park, the other dogs turn him away. “You’re not a dog,” they say, “You’re a fox.” But Luca likes to chase cats, and yip at mailmen, and sniff other dogs you-know-where. But he doesn’t look like other dogs, so he must be a fox! But when Luca finds a trio of foxes in the forest and asks to join them, they don’t think that Luca is a fox at all, because Luca acts just like a dog. Luca can’t seem to find anyone quite like him. Then he meets a caring little girl and finds something even better - a friend.
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as an eBook
The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despair, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear's memory and renews his search with a vengeance.
Ish by Peter A. Reynolds
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as an eBook
Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere. Drawing is what Ramon does. It¹s what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon though, his little sister, Marisol, sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things just "right."
The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as an eBook
A little girl and her canine assistant set out to make the most magnificent thing. But after much hard work, the end result is not what the girl had in mind. Frustrated, she quits. Her assistant suggests a long walk, and as they walk, it slowly becomes clear what the girl needs to do to succeed. A charming story that will give kids the most magnificent thing: perspective!
Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as an eBook
The first book in the Scaredy Squirrel series is a comical story of an endearing squirrel who learns what can happen when he’s brave enough to take a risk.
Today I’ll be a Unicorn by Dana Simpson
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as an eBook
Who wouldn't want to be a unicorn? You get to trot majestically through meadows, perch high up on rainbows, and wear tiaras made of starlight. Phoebe lists all the wonderful things she'll get to do and can hardly contain her excitement about having a tail and magic horn. That is, until she learns that unicorns like to eat hay instead of pizza. Maybe she'll be a unicorn tomorrow instead!
Walk on the Wild Side by Nicholas Oldland
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as an eBook
One day, a bear, a moose and a beaver go for a walk in the mountains. To make the hike more exciting, they decide to race to the top. But soon the friends fall into deep trouble. Who will give up their chance for glory to save the day?
The Big Book of PAW Patrol by Nickelodeon
Available via South Island Downloadable Zone/Libby as an eBook
Everything you need to know about the awesome and adorable rescue pups of PAW Patrol is featured in this storybook that's sure to thrill kids ages 3 to 7. Kids will love learning all about Chase, Rocky, Marshall, Skye, Zuma, Rubble, and their tech-savvy leader—a 10-year-old boy named Ryder.