Ocean State Libraries

"Orris the rat lives alone in an old barn surrounded by his treasures, until the day his solitude is disrupted by a sudden flutter of wings and a loud screech. A small owl has gotten caught in a trap in the barn. Can Orris "make the good and noble choice" (as the king on his prized sardine can might recommend) and rescue the owl, despite the fact that owls and rats are natural enemies? And if he does, will he be ready for the consequences?"--

This adorable picture book finds a young girl dreaming of having one little sister, or more, and all the wonderful things they could do together, in this humorous and heartfelt story filled with imagination and love.

"Who makes busses and trains and boats and planes go? It's not just the driver! This rhyming read-aloud book celebrates all of the people who work behind the scenes to keep us moving, and introduces young readers to a whole slew of fun, and essential, transportation professions"--

"The Go Green! series gives young ones an early introduction to eco awareness, and in this interactive board book, they can learn how we make green energy from sunshine, wind, and water"--

Text and illustrations show how, with imagination, a seashell can become anything from a swimming cap to a ferris wheel to a submarine. Includes instructions for a sand art project and shell rubbing.

"When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she sizes it up, dances around it, and decides she is going to race the Strawberry--and win."--

"A tiny Spaceman arrives on a new planet, ready to perform his monotonous tasks--collecting samples, labeling and filing them, and moving on to the next planet. But pausing to look around, the Spaceman is dazzled by the beauty of his surroundings. And when a large bird makes off with his ship, he's forced to venture out into this new world--planet Earth--on foot"--

"Dot grows increasingly frustrated that she is not perfect at anything."--

"The story of a hummingbird's early life and how they make their way into the world"--

"Jack, Jill, and Rex are excited to play a game of Go and Get! The rules are simple: on the count of three, each player must go and get something that begins with a certain letter. While Jack's and Jill's picks always fit the bill (What starts with F? Frog! Fish!), Rex keeps getting it wrong (a duck?)--or does he?"--