New Picture Books
He's got the whole world in his hands by Kadir Nelson.
What began as a spiritual has developed into one of America's best-known songs, and now for the first time it appears as a picture book, masterfully created by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson. Through sublime landscapes and warm images of a boy and his family, Kadir has created a dazzling, intimate interpretation, one that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature.
Know what I saw? by Aileen Fisher.
A child discovers different baby animals in groups of ten to one.
Nobody laughs at a lion by Paul Bright.
When Pa Lion brags that he is the best and Ma Lion asks what he is best at, Pa sets out to prove what he can do, but the quiet laughter each time he fails makes him more and more angry.
Turkey surprise by Peggy Archer.
A turkey hides from two brothers looking for food for Thanksgiving Day, and they end up finding something better to eat.