Why We Stay Home - Suzie Learns about Coronavirus


Book Description

Suzie is really excited to be able to stay home with her Mommy, Daddy, and older sister Millie! When Suzie expresses this to Millie, she explains to Suzie why they have been staying home with a quick lesson on Coronavirus.




Germs Are Not for Sharing


Book Description

Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And that’s why it’s never too soon to teach little ones about germs and ways to stay clean and healthy. This book is a short course for kids on what germs are, what they do, and why it’s so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Simple words complement warm, inviting, full-color illustrations that show real-life situations kids can relate to. A special section for adults includes ideas for discussion and activities.




Do Not Lick This Book


Book Description

From highly respected microbiologist Ben-Barak and Frost, the creator of the YouTube sensation Dumb Ways to Die, comes an ingenious, interactive book about the germs that occupy real estate on all of our bodies. Full color.




Some Dads


Book Description

Dads come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities! Some dads tend to worry. And some dads are in a hurry. Some dads like strolling. And some dads like rock 'n' rolling. But all dads are proud of their kids, and all kids love their dads for their unique qualities. In this silly rhyming picture book by author-illustrator Nick Bland, fathers and their children will enjoy sharing story time together as they think about all the wonderful things that make their time together special. Some Dads is the perfect gift for Father's Day or for any new dad.




Love, Violet


Book Description

Stonewall Book Award Winner Lambda Literary Award Finalist Charlotte Huck Honor Book Perfect for Valentine's Day, Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild and Charlene Chua is a touching picture book about friendship and the courage it takes to share your feelings. Only one person makes Violet’s heart skip Of all the kids in Violet's class, only one leaves her speechless: Mira, the girl with the cheery laugh who races like the wind. If only they could adventure together! But every time Violet tries to tell Mira how she feels, Violet goes shy. As Valentine's Day approaches, Violet is determined to tell Mira just how special she is. Charlene Chua’s luminous watercolors bring to life this sweet and gentle picture book about friendship, love, and the courage it takes to share your heart.




Cows Can't Quack


Book Description

Join a group of animals as they focus on what they can do best.




Home for A While


Book Description

Calvin is in foster care, and he wants to trust someone, anyone, but is afraid to open his heart. He has lived in a lot of houses, but he still hasn’t found his home. When he moves in with Maggie, she shows him respect, offers him kindness, and makes him see things in himself that he’s never noticed before. Maybe this isn’t just another house, maybe this is a place Calvin can call home, for a while.




Busy Toddler's Guide to Actual Parenting


Book Description

"Susie Allison gives the achievable advice she's known around the world for on her million-follower Instagram account, Busy Toddler. From daily life to 'being two is fine' to tantrums and tattling and teaching the ABCs, let Susie give you the stress-free parenting advice you've been looking for. Susie shares real moments from raising her three kids as well as professional knowledge from her years as a kindergarten and first grade teacher. Her simple and doable approach to parenting is both uplifting and empowering ... includes over 50 of Susie's famous kid activities that have helped hundreds of thousands of parents make it to nap time and beyond. This isn't about perfect parenting. This is about actual parenting"--




Coronavirus: A Book for Children


Book Description

What is the coronavirus, and why is everyone talking about it? Engagingly illustrated by Axel Scheffler, this approachable and timely book helps answer these questions and many more, providing children aged 5-10 and their parents with clear and accessible explanations about the coronavirus and its effects - both from a health perspective and the impact it has on a family’s day-to-day life. With input from expert consultant Professor Graham Medley of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, as well as advice from teachers and child psychologists, this is a practical and informative resource to help explain the changes we are currently all experiencing. The book is free to read and download, but Nosy Crow would like to encourage readers, should they feel in a position to, to make a donation to: https://www.nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/




The Great Barrier Thief


Book Description

This story illustrates the impacts of climate change on our Great Barrier Reef. It is told through the eyes of a feisty fish called Anthia who starts to see the disappearing colours of the reef as a warning sign that the reef is in trouble