Frank Carlson Library

There's nothing more important for kids entering preschool than to be emotionally ready-ready to separate from their parents, to mix and play with new children, to broaden their sense of the world. HAPPYLAND, from award-winning children's author Dan Yaccarino, is a new series that gives kids, and their parents, the language they need to take these emotional steps. HAPPYLAND introduces three friends-Bink, Clyde, and Glub-Glub-in a series of delightful...

Children in an inclusive 1st-grade classroom choose their favorite places at school in this beautifully photographed concept book. Why did Aaron have to go to the office? There's a lot that can happen in different places in the school. 1st-grade students in Canada have fun sharing news about places in their schools. They make it extra fun by telling you in both English and French.

Join the fun of finding and counting all the animals, flowers, and insects, as more and more appear on a lively walk through the woods, during the springtime. Packed with repetition that young children love and that also helps them learn, this is an entertaining introduction to colors, numbers, and the seasons.

A vibrant and playful seek-and-find picture book by the acclaimed Swedish artist and designer Laura Ljungkvist, in which the reader uncovers animals hidden in a dazzling array of patterns and colors. The artwork, inspired by a European aesthetic, gives this work a simple, but sophisticated look that appeals to both children and adults. Animals are cleverly concealed as each page provides a new challenge for the reader to discover. An artful and unique...

Albert shares his safari adventure in the savannah. He shows different animals he encountered in the wild. Along sharing Albert likes to ask trivia. Come along and see his safari adventure!

Little readers will learn about their eyes while strengthening their reading skills. Simple, short sentences alongside fun and colorful photographs that match the text will make this title a favorite.

In Brady Bakes a Cake, beginning readers learn about the many real-world uses of measuring in a fun baking story. Follow along as Brady measures and mixes ingredients using measuring cups and teaspoons and surprises his mom with a birthday cake. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience about a key math concept. Supplementary back matter helps readers review...

Look at all the brightly colored trees! Fall weather causes leaves to change colors. Follow a leaf as it grows, changes color, and falls to the ground. Let's grab a rake! What happens in fall? Find out in the Fall's Here! series, part of the Cloverleaf Books collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

Count your way from one, or kunye (KOO-nyeh), to ten, or ishumi (ee-SHOO-mee), in Zulu! Using simple text, authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce South African culture. Learn about many of South Africa's unique features, from one gold nugget to the six colors on the South African flag. Colorful illustrations bring South Africa to life.

Do you ever wonder what children who are almost too young to talk really see in the world? Tell Me, Tell Me, What You See answers that question. This book will both charm and create wonder with children and parents alike. About the Authors: Jim Howard, a bankruptcy paralegal, has had a life-time love of nature and learning that he developed while growing up in Montana. He enjoys traveling, golf and volunteering as a Cub Scout leader. He lives...