Frank Carlson Library

When a Little Dumpling accidentally rolls away from her family's tent at a Dumpling Fest, she is surprised to discover that there are lots of different ways to be a dumpling! As she tries to find her way back to her home, she meets and makes friends with dumplings from all over the world, taking delight in their similarities and differences, and developing a new taste...for adventure! Young children will love this delicious tale of discovery, diversity,...

Come on tour with country singer Rooster Flatts as he travels the world and crows about endangered, vulnerable, and threatened species on each continent! Children will love learning about polar bears, manatees, sloths, rhinos, orangutans, leatherback sea turtles, and emperor penguins. This engaging picture book increases awareness of animals and the ways our actions affect them by delivering interesting facts about their habits and habitats with a...

Poodles in pumps! Huskies in high-tops! Spaniels in sandals! All over the city, best-dressed beasties and their besties are putting their best paws forward and stepping out in style. From shopping to sailing to splashing to skating, there's a perfect shoe for everything they do! But, what do our four-footed friends really like wearing? Find out in this tail-wagging tale filled with friendship, fashion...and fur.

What do you do when you're stuck inside and all the fun is outside? Tilly has to stay in until a big storm passes by. Her pup Toby has to stay in until his sore paw gets better. And there is absolutely, positively nothing fun to do. Then a hopeful Toby brings Tilly his leash, and Tilly gets an idea! With delightful illustrations, this sweet story of exploration, creativity, and seeing old things in a new light will spark the imagination of any child...

From an alligator with an accordion to a zebra with a zumari, this adorably illustrated picture book gives children a delightful introduction to letters, animal names, and instruments from around the world. Strum, clap, and tap your way through the whimsical, musical animal alphabet to make story time extra special!

"Penelope Giraffe and Gus Penguin are at home on two different sides of the same world. When something looks upside down to Penelope, it looks right-side up to Gus! As they explore their opposite points of view, will the twosome ever see eye-to-eye? This side-splitting, one-of-kind story will have you standing on your head...which wouldn't look silly to Gus at all"--

"Beneath the starry sky, everyone goes to sleep...except the sheep. Is she too excited? Too afraid? Or just plain not tired? As the sheep tries to stay awake, she learns to calm her body and thoughts in this sweetly silly tale that teaches self-soothing and mindfulness."--Back cover.

Ella isn't afraid of silly old monsters--much to the dismay of the three big monsters who try their best to scare her! There's only one thing she's afraid of...and just in case it comes her way, she knows her dad is always there to keep her safe. This brightly illustrated, humorous picture book is perfect for small (but mighty) girls and their fathers to share.

Who jumped, slithered, and stretched into the bed last night? That's what Dad wants to know in this wiggly, giggly bedtime book! Written in catchy, sing-song verse, this adorably illustrated book will be a bedtime favorite. Children will love seeing who jumps into the bed next, and parents will appreciate the dad who, after a sleepless night, still gets up and saves the day!

What's inside Aunt Jo's treasure chest? That's what Ava wants to know. Then, one night, Aunt Jo hands her the key...and the two take a magical journey back in time to visit three daring, gifted, and visionary Black fashion designers: Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave who became one of the most celebrated designers of her time and personal friend of Mary Todd Lincoln; Ann Cole Lowe, a designer for Jackie Kennedy; and Mildred Blount, milliner to the...