A Garden to Save the Birds
Authors: Wendy McClure & Beatriz Mayumi (Illustrator)
Publisher: Chicago, Illinois: Albert Whitman & Company, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Picture Books
Call No.: English MAC
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Summary: When a bird flies into their window by accident, Callum and his sister, Emmy, learn that from the outside, the glass looks just like the sky. They also learn that the United States has lost a lot of birds in recent years—and that there are lots of things their family can do to help. First, they set out feeders and make the windows safe. Then, for the winter, they build a little shelter and put out a heated birdbath. By springtime, all kinds of birds are visiting their yard! But with such a big problem, is there more they can do to make a difference?
The Lost Little Bird
Author: David McPhail
Publisher: New York: Henry Holt and Company, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Picture Books
Call No.: English MAC
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Summary: When a little bird bumps his head one day, he loses his memory. He can't even remember what kind of bird he is! Determined to find out, he sets off on a great journey. Along the way, he meets many new birds—including some scary crows, an inquisitive owl, and two helpful chickens—but none who are quite like him. Where is his bird of a feather?
Fish
Author: Brendan Kearney
Publisher: London: Dorling Kindersley, 2020
Section: Early Literacy Picture Books
Call No.: English KEA
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Summary: All Finn wants is to catch a nice, tasty fish for his dinner, but no matter how hard he tries all he seems to catch at the end of his fishing line is the rubbish that is polluting the sea. At the end of the day, Finn and his dog Skip go home with a boat full of rubbish, but their tummies are empty tummies. However, they soon find a way to put the rubbish they have found to good use.
Above and Below: Sea and Shore
Authors: Harriet Evans & Hannah Bailey (Illustrator)
Publisher: London: 360 Degrees, an imprint of the Little Tiger Group, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Picture Books / Non-Fiction
Call No.: English 551.46 EVA
Summary: What wonders wait beneath the waves? Dive in and find out with this beautiful split-page book that celebrates ocean habitats from the sandy shallows to the darkest depths.
Zonia's Rain Forest
Author: Juana Martinez-Neal
Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts: Candlewick Press, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Picture Books
Call No.: English MAR
Summary: Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help, in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Ashaninka community.
Busy Recycle
Illustrator: Mel Matthews
Publisher: London: Campbell Books, an imprint of Pan Macmillan, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Sense & Sensations
Call No.: English MAT
Summary: Watch the recycling truck do its work, reuse materials to make a rocket and recycle your waste in this fun book about helping the planet.
Rocket Says Clean Up!
Authors: Nathan Bryon & Dapo Adeola (Illustrator)
Publisher: New York: Random House, 2020
Section: Early Literacy Picture Books
Call No.: English BRY
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Summary: While visiting her grandparents, who run whale-watching tours in Jamaica, Rocket sees first-hand how plastic is harming ocean creatures, and organizes a crew to clean up the local beach.
No More Plastic
Author: Alma Fullerton
Publisher: Toronto, Ontario: Pajama Press, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Picture Books
Call No.: English FUL
Summary: Isley loves the ocean and everything in it. Well, almost everything. Her heart sinks at the sight of her Alantic Ocean shoreline covered in trash. One day, upon discovering a beached right whale that has starved to death after swallowing plastic, Isley decides enough is enough. She steers her family into adopting a zero-waste lifestyle, inspiring others to do the same. But when the adults around her give way to apathy and routine, how can Isley make sure her whale’s memory inspires lasting change?
A New Green Day
Author: Antoinette Portis
Publisher: New York: Holiday House, 2020
Section: Early Literacy Picture Books / Non-Fiction
Call No.: English 508 POR
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Summary: Explore nature through evocative riddles and bold imagery that take the reader from day to night and back again in this perfect read aloud. Who scribbles on the sidewalk with glistening ink? Snail! Who's a comma in a long, long sentence of a stream? Tadpole!
Blue Floats Away
Authors: Travis Jonker & Grant Snider (Illustrator)
Publisher: New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021
Section: Early Literacy Picture Books
Call No.: English JON
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Summary: Little Blue is very close to his iceberg parents so when he suddenly breaks away from them, he promises to return and, after traveling far and undergoing big changes, he may succeed.
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