New Picture Books
Arrowhawk by Lola M. Schaefer.
Synopsis: "Based on the true story of a bird of prey's survival after being struck by a poacher's arrow."
Baby brains by Simon James.
Synopsis: "Even though the new baby of Mr. and Mrs. Brains is very intelligent, they realize that he is still just a baby."
Circle unbroken: the story of a basket and its people by Margot Theis Raven.
Synopsis: "A grandmother tells the tale of Gullahs and their beautiful sweetgrass baskets that keep their African heritage alive."
Farmer Dale's red pickup truck by Lisa Wheeler.
Synopsis: "One by one, Farmer Dale picks up animals who want a ride to town in his rickety old pickup truck."
Glorious day by Amy Schwartz.
Synopsis: "Describes a day in the life of the children, animals, parents, and babysitters in a small red brick apartment building."
Going north by Janice N. Harrington
Synopsis: "A young African American girl and her family leave their home in Alabama and head for Lincoln, Nebraska, where they hope to escape segregation and find a better life."
Pinduli by Janell Cannon.