Children’s Book World

Baby Animals
by Al Kal

A baby cow is called a calf. A baby rabbit is called a kit.

Share the world of animals with young children. 

With text in both English and Spanish, Baby Animal Names uses soft, gentle language and pictures to introduce children to different animals and their names.

Planet of the Lil Bean
by David Levi

Planet of the Lil Bean is a delightful children’s book that takes young readers on an enchanting journey to a fictional planet inhabited by charming beans. Inspired by the simplest life lessons, this colorful and engaging story serves as a gentle reminder for children as they navigate the path of growing up.
Through captivating adventures and endearing characters, readers learn the importance of essential values such as eating right, staying active, being kind, having fun, embracing diversity, working hard, and being a positive influence on others. With its vibrant illustrations and entertaining narrative, “Planet of the Lil Beans” promises to captivate young minds and inspire them to embrace the joy of learning and growing.

Main Line Mutt
by Nancy M. Schwartz and
Michael S. Schwartz

When a dog named Maggie moves into a new upscale neighborhood, she encounters the snobbishness of the purebred dogs, who all look down on her because she is a mutt. 

Maggie attends a big dog show but can’t enter as a contestant because she isn’t purebred. Through her warmth and charm, she manages to win the hearts of the judges, and a blue ribbon for ‘best of all breeds.  Afterwards, all the other dogs become much friendlier to Maggie the Mutt.

Nancy Schwartz and her husband Michael love to take their dog, Calder, on long walks where they can meet other dogs. In honor of Maggie the Mutt and dogs everywhere, they ask us to please do a kind act today and then share it on their website www.upnotdownbook.com

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The Big Adventures of Lucy G. Bohannon
by Cindi Abribat and Kathleen Bohannon

For children ages 3-103, The Adventures of Lucy G. Bohannon tells the humorous story of a circus dog turned elusive stray on the run to discover her own special purpose and place in the world.

Through rhyme and lyrical verse, Authors Cindi Abribat and Kathleen Bohannon bring us Lucy’s heartwarming epic, full of rich emotion. Colorful, hand-painted gouache illustrations will delight readers both young and old and bring the tale to life. Her story highlights the enduring bond between humans and their beloved pets.

The Balloon That Flew to the Moon
by Harold Messinger

When Oliver’s Balloon Flies out of his hand, he can only imagine its adventures!
Soaring past talking birds, giant airplanes and up, up, up into outer space,
Oliver’s balloon goes on an incredible journey, but will it reach all the way…
to the moon?

Little E and the Big Misunderstanding
by Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr.

Little E finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time and can’t get the words out to explain it. How can he clarify The Big Misunderstanding? Little Brown Boys love to dream as well as everyone else. 
Watching Lil’ E figure out a way to solve his problems gives our little Black Boys the affirmation and the courage to sit down and solve their problems as well.