Central Skagit Library District

Winner, 2014 Wilderness Society Award for Children's Environmental Literature In this delightful collection of organically-grown eco-tales, a prince wants to marry the girl with the smallest carbon footprint in the land; Space Cadet Lox finds out why a planet is like a bowl of porridge; a girl in a little green hoodie tries to save an endangered wolf; and Chicken Licken warns the sea is rising. Times have changed in Fairytale Land! From the...

This new series of picture books provide a great introduction to discussing emotions for preschoolers. Each book in this series is perfect for talking about emotions, boosting self-esteem, and reinforcing good behavior for preschoolers. This vibrant set with illustrated animals is designed for sharing in a classroom, or at home, with key discussion words that pop in bold type.

From critically beloved author Lisa Ann Sandell comes this poignant, unputdownable, story of a teen girl, who learns to shake off her brother's shadow, by becoming an artist. Cora Bradley dreams of escape. Ever since her reckless older brother, Nate, died in a car crash, Cora has felt suffocated by her small town and high school. She seeks solace in drawing beautiful maps, envisioning herself in exotic locales. When Cora begins to fall for Damian,...

Elephant doesn't like to share, but he learns it's not always fun to play by himself. This fictional story teaches young readers the value of sharing in a relatable and engaging way. The story of Elephant and his struggles with sharing is told, through accessible text and vibrant illustrations. Questions are provided to facilitate further discussion about the story and its character-building themes. It's not always easy to share, but readers will...

Bestselling Mr. Panda is back with loving fun for everyone! El Sr. Panda espera ansiosamente y con los brazos abiertos para dar abrazos gratis, pero nadie parece querer sus arrumacos. Luego de que sus amigos se abrazan unos a otros, el Sr. Panda se queda con ganas de que le den cariño. Si solo supiera lo que sus amigos le tienen preparado...Mr. Panda is waiting with eager and open arms to give free hugs -- but nobody seems to want any of his cuddles....

The heart-warming sequel to I Love My Baby Because from internationally-renowned, best-selling author Paullina Simons. When Poppet was a baby she thought she was the centre of her Mummy and Daddy's world. They looked at nothing else but her, they swung no one else but her, and they clapped at her every step. But suddenly one day, Poppet finds Mummy giving attention to two CREATURES, her big brothers! At first Poppet doesn't want to share Mummy with...

An incurable gossip tries to learn how to keep secrets to herself Sometimes Cass just can't help herself. Tell her something personal, even something embarrassing, and before you know it, the whole school will have heard. It's not that Cass doesn't want to keep secrets-she just doesn't know how. After her bad habit lands her in a fight with one of her friends, Cass asks her family for help. Mom proposes a psychological experiment. Every time Cass...

From the dynamic duo behind The Lake I Love and I Met a Moose in Maine One Day comes a moving and unforgettable tail of mindfulness, friendship, and discovering the magic of letting yourself just be . . .  Leo the lizard spends his days relaxing in the desert sand, gazing at the sky, and basking in the sun. The other desert animals think Leo is lazy, but the roadrunner isn't so sure . . . could it be that Leo has learned something the others...

English Malay Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Malay as their second language. Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn't always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let's find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better!

Gujarati English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Gujarati as their second language.Jimmy, the little bunny, doesn't want to sleep in his own bed. Every night he sneaks into his parents' room and falls asleep in their bed. Until one night something unexpected happened…. This story may be ideal for reading to your kids at bedtime and enjoyable for the whole family as well! It is suitable as a read aloud book for pre-schoolers...