Workshops
Harry Builds a House by Derek Radford
Harry Hippo and his friends build a house, step by step from digging a ditch for the pipes to putting in the last joints and plugs.
Read MoreIzzy Gimmo by Pip Jones (author) and Sara Ogilvie (illustrator)
A feisty girl engineer endeavors to help an injured crow fly in this vibrant, STEAM-infused tale of determination, ingenuity, and friendship.
Read MoreIzzy Gim and the Invention Convention by Pip Jones (author) and Sara Ogilvie (illustrator)
Inventor Izzy Gizmo returns in an engaging tale of creativity and determination – perfect for little makers and STEAM fans. “This ode to imagination, perseverance, and fun just may inspire young readers to do some tinkering of their own.”
Read MoreSometimes We Do by Omo Moses (author) and Diego Chaves (illustrator)
Johari loves Daddy days, when he and his father make pancakes and play with trains. Together Johari and his father chat about size, number, amount, recipes, and family chores. Playful illustrations allow a glimpse of Johari’s fantasy world and invite further discussion of the book’s early math concepts.
Read MoreGrow! Raise! Catch! by Shelley Rotner
Farmers and fishermen show off their bounty in this celebration of agriculture and healthy eating! Bright, enticing photographs of plants, animals, and the people who work to raise them are paired with an accessible text explaining the different kinds of farms that produce our food. Fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, meat, eggs, and fish are represented,…
Read MoreAbove and Below by Patricia Hegarty
Lift the lid on eight animal habitats to see the extraordinary natural stories that happen above and below the surface. From the rainforest to the ocean and the macro to the micro, lift the flap to explore the fascinating relationships occurring in each of the world’s ecosystems.
Read MoreLola Planta un Jardín por Anna McQuinn (autora) y Rosalind Beardshaw (ilustradora)
¿Cómo crece tu jardín? Lola, amante de los libros, se inspira en una colección de poemas de jardín que lee con su mamá. Quiere plantar su propio jardín de hermosas flores, así que ella y mamá van a la biblioteca a sacar libros sobre jardinería. Eligen sus flores y compran sus semillas. Cavan y plantan.…
Read MoreLola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn (author) and Rosalind Beardshaw (illustrator)
How does your garden grow? Book-loving Lola is inspired by a collection of garden poems that she reads with her mommy. She wants to plant her own garden of beautiful flowers, so she and Mommy go to the library to check out books about gardening. They choose their flowers and buy their seeds. They dig…
Read MoreKaia and the Bees by Maribeth Boelts (author) and Angela Dominguez (illustrator)
Kaia is the brave type. Like hottest-hot-pepper brave. But there is one thing that scares her: BEES! And right now, thousands of bees live on her roof because Kaia’s dad is a beekeeper. Her dad says that the world needs bees and that’s why they are beekeepers. But only he goes on the roof, not…
Read MoreSylvia’s Spinach by Katherine Pryor (author) and Anna Raff (illustrator)
Sylvia Spivens always says no to spinach. But one day Sylvia’s teacher gives her a packet of spinach seeds to plant for the school garden. Overcoming her initial reluctance and giving the seeds a little love and patience, Sylvia discovers the joy of growing food and the pleasure of tasting something new. Parents will identify…
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