Squeak's good idea

by M. Eilenberg.

This toddler book features a lovable baby elephant. Squeak decides he can do things by himself when his family is busy. Every time he goes out to play, he discovers that he needs something else. Happily, he realizes that while it's fun to be independent, it's also nice to have company. (NBCL X Eilenberg)

Table manners

by V. Radunsky.

Do you slurp your soup? Do you know why we use cutlery? How about napkins? You will learn everything you've ever wanted to know about table manners. (NBCL X Radunsky)

Curious George in the big city
by M. Rey.

He's back!! While holiday shopping with the man in the yellow hat, George gets swept away on a tour of the big city. Although he has fun, he's glad to be back with his friend. (NBCL X Rey)

Why the frog has big eyes

by B. Franco.

Long ago, frogs had small eyes. Read this colourful story and find out why his eyes have changed. (NBCL Z-1 Franco)

Ways to go

by Dana Rau.

A colourful, charmingly illustrated book showing the many means of transportation. This is for the very young reader. (NBCL Z-1 Rau)

The four ugly cats in Apt. 3B

by M. Sachs.

Lily, a ten-year old, lives in apt. 3B. Her neighbor, Mr. Freeman in apt. 3D is mean and his four cats are ugly. Mr. Freedman dies suddenly and the landlord is set to ship the cats to the S.P.C.A. Does Lily come to the rescue? (NBCL Z Sachs)

Snow in Jerusalem *

(* Jewish content)

by D. Da Costa.

Two boys, one Moslem, the Jewish, both live in Jerusalem. A beautiful white cat wanders between their homes. Suddenly, weeks pass without even a glimpse of the cat. She finally turns up and both boys want her. Fortunately, everything is resolved in a miraculous way. (NBCL Z Da Costa)

A treasury of Sholem Aleichem Children's Stories *

by A. Shevrin.

A definite must for all children. You cannot but be entranced by these stories set in the shtetls of Eastern Europe during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. (Parents will enjoy rereading these delightful stories) (NBCL Fiction Shevrin)

Notes from a liar and her dog

by J. Cheldenko.

Antonia knows that her mother finds her very annoying. So much so that Antonia is convinced that she's adopted. Add to this the fact of having two perfect older sisters. Eventually, Antonia manages to come to grips with her situation. A "good read" for all pre-teens.(NBCL FIction Cheldenko)

In spite of killer bees

by J. Johnston.

Fourteen-year old Aggie and her two older sisters cause quite a stir when they move into their father's old home town. It seems taht their grandfather has made them heiresses. But there's a catch to this!! (NBCL Teen Johnston)

Born too short: the confessions of an eighth grade basket case

by Dan Elish.

A hilarious first person account by Matt Green, 13 who has come to terms with his jealousy toward his best friend Keith. Keith has it all: good looks, athletic prowess, height, and most of all GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS. (NBCL Teen Elish)

The frog wore red suspenders

by Jack Prelutsky.

Jack Prelutsky is at it again. These poems will be loved (and laughed at) by children and adults everywhere. (NBCL 811.54 Prelutsky)