Author: John Grogan; Richard Cowdrey (Illustrator)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem
"Marley, a rambunctious puppy, makes himself at home while causing lots of trouble, but then proves in a very dramatic way that he is a valuable member of the household"--Publisher's description.
Author: Carol P. Saul; Mary Azarian (Illustrator)
Published: 1998
Location: Bethlehem
"Because she's looking for something special, the great barn cat notices but shows no interest in the activities of the animals which can be counted around her"--Publisher's description.
Author: Elisha Cooper
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"There was a cat who lived alone. Until the day a new cat came . . . And so a story of friendship begins, following two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn't come back."--Publisher's description.
Author: Christopher Myers (Illustrator)
Published: 1999
Location: Bethlehem
"A black cat wanders through the streets of a city"--Publisher's description.
Author: Maureen Fergus; Carey Sookocheff (Illustrator)
Published: 2015
Location: Bethlehem
"Buddy the dog and Earl the hedgehog become fast friends and go on imaginative adventures"--Publisher's description.
Author: Dave Crawley; Tamara Petrosino (Illustrator)
Published: 2005
Location: Monroe
"Hurry-scurry! / Flutter-flurry! / Running! Racing! / What's he chasing?" With loving exasperation and bewilderment, these playful poems muse about why cats do what they do.
Author: Gary Soto; Susan Guevara (Illustrator, Translator)
Published: 2005
Location: Monroe
Spanish words interspersed in the text
"Chato and Novio win a cruise but are disappointed to find that everyone else on board is a dog, and things go from bad to worse when the dogs party themselves sick and it is up to the cats to find help"--Publisher's description.
Author: Mark Iacolina
Year Published: 2018/
Location: Bethlehem
"A little girl can't find her parakeet--her kitty must have eaten it! Right? Where else would it have gone? It was just here! She shouts, she accuses, and she laments her loss. But her cat might be trying to tell her something"--Publisher's description.
Author: Sangmi Ko (Illustrator)
Published: 2015
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Mini finds a dog in the park wearing shoes but no collar, and begs to keep him, but soon she realizes that whoever put the shoes on him loves the dog as well"--Publisher's description.
Author:Andrew Clements; Tim Bowers (Illustrator)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
A heartwarming story about a dog who finds his forever home. This books is written entirely in haiku and describes the experiences this dog has in his new home. Themes of bringing a new animal home for the first time and kindness toward animals is discussed.
Author: Sean Taylor; Kate Hindley (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"...This dog doesn't want to be carried in a handbag (how embarrassing!) or eat heart-shaped Mini Puppy Treats (I mean, come ON!) and under no circumstances does he ever want to be called ... Choochie Pooh! If only his owner understood. All he wants to do is play with the big dogs in the park - chase sticks, jump in muddy puddles and be an ordinary, proper dog"--Publisher's description.
Author: Emily Arnold McCully
Published: 2001
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
In this wordless story, four kittens share adventures while their mother is away hunting food.
Author: Mary Sullivan
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"When shelter dog Frankie arrives at his new home, he finds that all of the toys belong to the other dog in the house, Nico, but they soon find a way to share"--Publisher's description.
Author: Sergio Ruzzier (Illustrator)
Published: 2019
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Illustrations and simple text follow a boy and a dog on an out-of-this-world adventure"--Publisher's description.
Author: Cynthia Rylant; Mark Teague (Illustrator)
Published: 2001
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
A cumulative tale about a small dog named Gracie whose quiet life is disrupted by some noisy painters.
Author: P. D. Eastman
Published: 1961
Location: Bethlehem
"A vocabulary-building story about dogs engaged in every imaginable type of activity"--Publisher's description.
Author: David Shannon (Illustrator)
Published: 2006
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
Except for his bath, Fergus experiences the perfect doggy day, from chasing cats and motorcycles to being scratched on his favorite tickle spot.
Author: Maya Gottfried; Robert Rahway Zakanitch (Illustrator)
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Presents 16 masterful, soulful, impossibly expressive portraits of dogs, accompanied by 16 enchanting poesm that wonderfully captures their voices and inner personalities. It's a doggie delight!"--Publisher's description.
Author: Christine McDonnell; Steve Johnson (Illustrator); Lou Fancher (Illustrator)
Published: 2011
Location: Bethlehem
"An understanding cat helps a young Korean girl adjust to her new home in America."--Publisher's description.
Author: Gene Zion; Margaret Bloy Graham (Illustrator)
Published: 1956
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Harry is a white dog with black spots who loves everything--except baths. So one day before bath time, Harry runs away. He plays outside all day long... By the time he returns home, Harry is so dirty he looks like a black dog with white spots. His family doesn't even recognize him!"--Publisher's description.
Author: Deborah Underwood; Claudia Rueda (Illustrator)
Published: 2015
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Cat tries to trick the Tooth Fairy, but he meets his match in a mischievous mouse"--Publisher's description.
Author: Peter McCarty
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Hondo the dog gets to go to the beach and play with his friend Fred, while Fabian the cat spends the day at home"--Publisher's description.
Author: Brian Wildsmith
Published: 2008
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Though trained to retrieve birds for his master, a dog finds that he is too kindhearted for such work"--Publisher's description.
Author: Laura Numeroff; Felicia Bond (Illustrator)
Published: 2008
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A series of increasingly far-fetched events might occur if someone were to give a cupcake to a cat"--Publisher's description.
Author: Niki Clark Leopold; Niki Leopold; Susan Jeffers (Illustrator)
Published: 2002
Location: Bethlehem
A rhyming alphabet book which follows a kitten named Rosie from the alley in which she is found to the "ZZzzs" she enjoys with the family that gives her a home.
Author: John Sullivan; Taeeun Yoo (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"As he makes his rounds, a night watchman hears birds calling, insects buzzing, and vehicles roaring by, while a stray kitten keeps him company"--Publisher's description.
Author: Eric Rohmann
Published: 2008
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"As four kittens who have never seen winter watch the seasons pass, three of them declare the reasons they will dislike snow when it arrives, while the fourth cannot wait to experience it for himself"--Publisher's description.
Author: Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)
Published: 2004
Location: Bethlehem
"When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it"--Publisher's description.
Author: Nancy Raines Day; Anne Mortimer (Illustrator)
Published: 2000
Location: Bethlehem
"A kitten peeks at January, toys with February, stalks March, and eventually sniffs November and dreams December as it grows into a cat through the course of a year"--Publisher's description.
Author: Peter Sis (Illustrator)
Published: 2002
Location: Bethlehem
Madlenka wants a dog! She doesn't really care what kind, so long as it's a dog that she can put on a leash and walk around the block. But her mother and father say NO! What is Madlenka to do?
Author:Denise Fleming
Published: 1998
Location: Bethlehem
While two kittens copy everything their mother does, their brother naps.
Author: Susan Meddaugh (Illustrator)
Published: 1992
Location: Bethlehem
"Problems arise when Martha, the family dog, learns to speak after eating alphabet soup"--Publisher's description.
Author: Richard Torrey
Published: 2015
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Like all dogs, Bob likes breakfast, takes rides in the family car, and digs for bones. He's just like any other dog -- except for a few quirks"--Publisher's description.
Author: Mordicai Gerstein
Published: 2015
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Sylvie the cat persuades her boy to go into the darkness very late at night, where they're greeted by the shadows of roses and other flowers, and by nocturnal animals who whisper, 'It's almost here.' But what are they waiting for?"--Publisher's description.
Author: Mike Twohy (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"When a bouncing ball wakes a sleeping mouse, it's just the beginning of an alphabet adventure"--Publisher's description.
Author: James Dean (Illustrator); Kimberly Dean
Published: 2013
Location: Bethlehem
"Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy; nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some magic sunglasses, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along"--Publisher's description.
Author: Tad Hills
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Rocket, a curious dog, chases a butterfly up a hill and past a pond -- but does he have the courage to follow it into the dark forest?"--Publisher's description.
Author: Stephen Huneck
Published: 2001
Location: Bethlehem
"Sally, a black Labrador retriever, is on her way to go camping in the mountains"--Publisher's description.
Author: Doreen Cronin; Juana Medina (Illustrator)
Published: 2015
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Can friendship bloom between a dog and a chick?"--Publisher's description.
Author:Karla Kuskin; Betsy Lewin (Illustrator)
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
A cat answers a young child's questions about such things as how much and where it sleeps, and whether or not it likes living with people.
Author: Marc Simont (Illustrator)
Published: 2001
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A family befriends a stray dog, names him Willy, and decides to keep him"--Publisher's
Author: Brendan Wenzel
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"An ordinary housecat is seen from the different perspectives of a child and various animals"--Publisher's description.
Author:Kirby Larson; Mary Nethery; Jean Cassels (Illustrator)
Published: 2008
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Bobbi (the dog) and Bob Cat are the best of friends. When their hometown of New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina, many lost everything. Bobbi and Bob Cat only survived by staying together. This is the true story of their remarkable friendship"--Publisher's description.
Author: Glenn Dromgoole
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem
"Photographs of puppies and simple text remind the reader of such lessons as 'Friendship means caring and sharing,' 'Be careful in traffic,' and 'Be willing to learn new things'"--Publisher's description.
Author:Cari Best; Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem
"Rosemary Emma Angela Lynette Isabel Iris Malone grows tired of being an only child, but eventually finds a way to feel less alone"--Publisher's description.
Author: Lyn Rossiter McFarland; Jim McFarland (Illustrator)
Published: 2001"A small stray dog is accepted into a household full of cats by learning to "fit in", but when his mistress is hurt, he demonstrates that being a dog is not all bad"--Publisher's description.
Location: Bethlehem
Author: Margaret Wise Brown; Felicia Bond (Illustrator)
Published: 1989
Location: Bethlehem
"Rhymed text and illustrations introduce the many different animals that live in the big red barn"--Publisher's description.
Author: Tracey Campbell Pearson (Illustrator)
Published: 2002
Location: Monroe
While looking for someone to teach him how to crow, a rooster learns to sound like many different animals and finds that his new skills come in handy.
Author: Doreen Cronin; Betsy Lewin (Illustrator)
Published: 2000
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn, they start making demands -- and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want"--Publisher's description.
Author: Doreen Cronin
Published: 2006
Location: Monroe
"While Farmer Brown sleeps, some of the animals who live on the farm go on a fishing expedition"--Publisher's description.
Author: Nicola Smee
Published: 2006
Location: Bethlehem
"When Mr. Horse gives a ride to his friends, Cat, Dog, Pig, and Duck, they urge him to go faster and faster"--Publisher's description.
Author: Caroline Jayne Church (Illustrator)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem
"Digby is a very good sheepdog, but when faced with six unruly sheep who ignore him even when he goes to extremes to make them obey, the farm's cows and pigs give him some sage advice"--Publisher's description.
Author: Dori Chaconas; Will Hillenbrand (Illustrator)
Published: 2010
Location: Bethlehem
"A cumulative, rhyming tale of a slamming door which wakes a cat, setting into motion an absurd chain of events and resulting in chaos"--Publisher's description.
Author: David Shannon (Illustrator)
Published: 2002
Location: Bethlehem
"A duck decides to ride a bike, and soon influences all the other animals on the farm to ride bikes, too"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jane Cowen-Fletcher (Illustrator)
Published: 2001
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Will, the happiest little farmer in the whole wide world, loves to take his horse Orsey, his cow Dow, his sheep Bah, and his pig Wink-Wink outside and play with them"--Publisher's description.
Author: Carole Lexa Schaefer; Christine Davenier (Illustrator)
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A beautiful night and a full moon inspire the barnyard animals to hold a dance by the pond, where the arrival of some clouds provides them with an unexpected experience"--Publisher's description.
Author: Mem Fox
Published: 1987
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Hattie, a big black hen, discovers a fox in the bushes, which creates varying reactions in the other barnyard animals"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jan Thomas (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Mouse and Cow are making soup, but Pig keeps trying to add strange ingredients"--Publisher's description.
Author: Gloria Rand; Ted Rand (Illustrator)
Published: 2004
Location: Bethlehem
"Mrs. Paradise figures out what to do with Mary, a wayward, abandoned lamb. Based on a true story"--Publisher's description.
Author: Karen Beaumont; Jane Dyer (Illustrator)
Published: 2006
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"When a storm comes, Rover expects to have his doghouse all to himself but finds that various other animals, including a skunk, come to join him... Suddenly that doghouse isn't quite so crowded after all!"--Publisher's description.
Author: Chris Wormell; Kate Green
Published: 1993
Location: Bethlehem
"Introduces the numbers one through ten as a little lost chick searches all over the farm for his mother"--Publisher's description.
Author: Catherine Friend; John Manders (Illustrator)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Jack the cat gets much more than he bargained for when he decides to build the perfect nest to attract the perfect chicken"--Publisher's description.
Author: Doreen Cronin; Betsy Lewin (Illustrator)
Published: 2008
Location: Bethlehem
"The annual Corn Maze Festival is coming, and every day the chickens, cows and Duck help Farmer Brown -- with a few bribes -- to create a special Statue of Liberty corn maze. Meanwhile, every night, Duck works hard creating his own surprise"--Publisher's description.
Author: Eric Carle
Published: 1984
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"The farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and usefulness. The pictures may be felt as well as seen"--Publisher's description.
Author: John Butler
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Describes the various sounds that some domestic animals make, including a dog, a cow, a pig, a horse, and a duck"--Publisher's description.
Author: Karma Wilson; Jane Chapman (Illustrator)
Published: 2012
Location: Bethlehem
"Bear thanks his friends for bringing food dishes to his dinner party and finds a way of sharing something of his own"--Publisher's description.
Author: Nancy Tafuri
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Squirrel is too busy getting ready for winter to nibble a pumpkin with Mouse, run in the field with Dog, or otherwise play with any of the other animals"--Publisher's description.
Author: Kate Banks; Georg Hallensleben (Illustrator)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A baby fox anticipates the time when he can go out alone, but first his parents must teach him the ways of the wilderness"--Publisher's description.
Author: Ginger Swift; Olivia Chin Mueller (Illustrator)
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Meet forest animals with foxes Rusty and Ruby! This chunky board book has especially thick flaps for babies to lift and grasp"--Publisher's description.
Author: Shirley Parenteau; David Walker (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Big Brown bear and the four little bears enjoy a picnic under blossoming trees, but a blustery wind makes flying kites an adventure"--Publisher's description.
Author: Robert Kinerk; Jim LaMarche (Illustrator)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"When a young bear is awakened from his winter nap by a mysterious sound, he makes new friends and discovers the true meaning of Christmas"--Publisher's description.
Author: Berta Hader (Illustrator); Elmer Hader
Published: 1967
Location: Bethlehem
"Winter comes to the woodland as the busy animals make their preparations"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jeremy Tankard (Illustrator)
Published: 2009
Location: Bethlehem
"When Bird gets hit on the head while playing ball, his friends have many suggestions to try to make him feel better"--Publisher's description.
Author: Micha Archer (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A little boy's animal friends help him discover the poetry to be found in nature"--Publisher's description.
Author: Janet Stevens (Illustrator)
Published: 2019
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"After fast-talking Fox leaves him with a large, green egg, Bear spends minutes, hours, days, and weeks lovingly caring for it with the help of his neighbor Hare"--Publisher's description.
Author: Greg Foley (Illustrator)
Published: 2008
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A caterpillar reassures a worried bear that they will see each other again when the caterpillar emerges from its cocoon"--Publisher's description.
Author: Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A bird, a fox, a dog, and a squirrel overcome minor setbacks to have a very good day"--Publisher's description.
Author: Chris Haughton (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"The sun is setting, and everyone in the forest is getting sleepy... But someone isn't sleepy just yet. Little Bear thinks he can stay awake a bit longer. Can he do it?"--Publisher's description.
Author: Holly Keller
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
Mouse hears a rumor that snakes do not like mice, and while trying to avoid his former friend -- Snake -- he falls into a hole from which neither Hedgehog, Squirrel, nor Rabbit can help him escape. Awards note: A Junior Library Guild selection
Author: David Ezra Stein (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"After a long winter sleep, Bear wakes up with one thing in mind: honey! But it's too soon for honey, so he must wait"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jon Klassen
Published: 2011
Location: Bethlehem
"A bear almost gives up his search for his missing hat -- until he remembers something important"--Publisher's description.
Author: Madeline Valentine
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
Meet Mouse and Chipmunk, two young rodents who want the same thing—a big, beautiful nut! But who deserves it more?
Author: Sharon Phillips Denslow; Nancy Tafuri (Illustrator)
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem
"Forest animals come out after a fresh snow to eat the seeds a thoughtful child has scattered on the ground"--Publisher's description.
Author: Else Holmelund Minarik; Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
Published: 1968
Location: Bethlehem
"Little Bear is so pleased with the picture he has drawn that he asks Hen to take it to his grandmother"--Publisher's description.
Author: Will Hillenbrand
Published: 2013
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Bear and Mole build a kite and take it out on a windy day, but when the weather suddenly turns stormy there are unexpected consequences for some birds"--Publisher's description.
Author:
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Two bored badgers have run out of things to do until their mom suggests they help with the laundry"--Publisher's description.
Author: Amy MacDonald
Published: 1998
Location: Monroe
"Unaware that the voice from across the pond telling him he's lonely is his echo, a little beaver sets out to make a friend of that voice, encountering real animal friends on the way"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jo Weaver
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This story follows a new bear cub and his mother as they discover the world together, through every season"--Publisher's description.
Author: Gianna Marino (Illustrator)
Published: 2015
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Possum is hiding from the sounds in the night, and his fear sets off a chain reaction in the other night animals"--Publisher's description.
Author: Lane Smith (Illustrator)
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A perfect day means different things to different animals in Bert's backyard"--Publisher's description.
Author: Ross Burach (Illustrator)
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"One blustery day, Boof the bear's lucky red leaf gets swept away by the wind. Fortunately for him, Pine the porcupine just happens to walk by with his lucky compass--and the two set off on an adventure to find the lost leaf, only to discover true friendship in the process"--Publisher's description.
Author: Anne Hunter
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem
"When Possum's brush pile washes away in a storm, his neighbors all help build a new home based on their own abilities and preferences"--Publisher's description.
Author: Chiara Vignocchi; Paolo Chiarinotti; Silvia Borando
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Various animals take turns shaking a tree in search of a tasty meal"--Publisher's description.
Author: Pat Hutchins
Published: 1991
Location: Bethlehem
"Rabbit's secret message gets all mixed up as the animals whisper it to each other"--Publisher's description.
Author: Greg Foley (Illustrator)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Despite the criticism of others, a bear finds the perfect gift for his mouse friend"--Publisher's description.
Author: Julia Sarcone-Roach
Published: 2019
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
Author:
Published:
Location: Bethlehem
"When Muffin, a cat, hears a suspicious noise at the Little Bear Bakery, her investigation reveals a hungry bear cub"--Publisher's description.
Author: Denise Fleming (Illustrator)
Published: 2012
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"The paintings and rhyming text in this book spotlight the underground world of animals who burrow, tunnel, and dig"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jane Hillenbrand; Will Hillenbrand (Illustrator)
Published: 2006
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Mole digs with his new shovel, finding useful things for the other animals and a new friend for himself"--Publisher's description.
Author: Emily Hughes
Published: 2013
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This book tells the story of a little girl who has known nothing but nature from birth. Bears taught her to eat, birds to speak, foxes to play; she is unabashedly, irrefutably, irrespressibly wild. That is, until one day when she meets a new animal that looks oddly like her"--Publisher's description.
Author: Linda Ashman; Chuck Groenink (Illustrator)
Published: 2019
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"William asks his animal friends, one after another, to awake from hibernation and prepare a celebration for a special friend who has been away all winter"--Publisher's description.
Author: Carl R. Sams (Photographer); Jean Stoick (Photographer)
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"In a series of outdoor photographs, different animals come and say hello to a snowman"--Publisher's description.
Author: Timothy Knapman; Rebecca Harry (Illustrator)
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Fox loves to frolic, but his friends worry, because he doesn't want to think about preparing for winter. Finally, Fox wishes upon a star"--Publisher's description.
Author: Mac Barnett; Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem
"When a mouse is swallowed by a wolf, he learns that a duck devoured earlier has set up a table to enjoy the food the gluttonous predator eats"--Publisher's description.
Author: Joe Kulka (Illustrator)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem
"All of the animals in the forest go into hiding because the wolf is coming, but the reason they are hiding is the big surprise"--Publisher's description.
Author: American Museum of Natural History (editor)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"From albatross to zebra finch, different birds present the letters of the alphabet"--Publisher's description.
Authors: Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell; Henry Cole (Illustrator)
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem
"At New York City's Central Park Zoo, two male penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches."--Publisher's description.
Author: Ashley Bryan
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"In a story of the Ila people, the colorful birds of Africa ask Blackbird, whom they think is the most beautiful of birds, to decorate them with some of his 'blackening brew'"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jackie Urbanovic (Illustrator)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"When Max the duck decides to stay behind when his flock flies south, Irene invites him to stay with her for the winter"--Publisher's description.
Author: Kevin Henkes (author/illustrator)
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Three little birds crack their way out of eggs and fly away, leaving one egg sitting all alone, until the three chicks come back and discover a friendly baby alligator has finally hatched"--Publisher's description.
Author: Amy Ludwig VanDerwater; Dylan Metrano (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Young readers are fascinated with birds in their world. Every Day Birds helps children identify and learn about common birds"--Publisher's description.
Author: Barbara Barbieri McGrath; Stephanie Fizer Coleman (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Five little penguins flee from a seal, flying through the water, and find themselves in an innocent game of tag"--Publisher's description.
Author: Robert J. Blake (Illustrator)
Published: 2000
Location: Bethlehem
"When a young kestrel makes its first flight among the buildings of a city, it is pursued by a hawk"--Publisher's description.
Author: Rita Gray; Kenard Pak (Illustrator)
Published: 2014
Location: Bethlehem
"In this nonfiction picture book for young readers, we learn just why the mother nesting bird stays quiet and still while sitting on her eggs"--Publisher's description.
Author: Irene Kelly
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem
"This book follows the ruby-throated humming bird through the year and tells a little about many facets of its life"--Publisher's description.
Author: Ezra Jack Keats
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"When the hat Jennie receives from her aunt is not as fancy as she had hoped, her bird friends decorate it for her"--Publisher's description.
Author: Brian Wildsmith
Published: 2007
Location: Monroe
"The animals by the lake make fun of little Wood Duck for swimming in circles, but his uniqueness proves to be useful"--Publisher's description.
Author: Stephanie Calmenson; Puy Pinillos (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This board book features different types of birds and the amazing things they do"--Publisher's description
Author: Diane Adams; Claire Keane (Illustrator)
Year Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A girl finds a baby duckling, and discovers that love is taking care of something that needs you, and also knowing when to let it go"--Publisher's description.
Author: Martin Waddell; Patrick Benson (Illustrator)
Published: 1992
Location: Bethlehem
"Three owl babies whose mother has gone out in the night try to stay calm while she is gone"--Publisher's description.
Author: Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick (Illustrator)
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"An owl and a bat family endeavor to share living spaces on the same tree branch, where initial wariness is overcome by the curiosity of the families' babies on a wild and stormy night that compels them to set aside their apprehensions"--Publisher's description.
Author:Jane Yolen; John Schoenherr (Illustrator)
Published: 1987
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
Caldecott Medal, 1988
On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.
Author: Katie Hesterman; Sergio Ruzzier (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Follow a pair of robin parents from nest-building and egg-laying, to raising their hungry hatchlings, and finally sending off their flying fledglings"--Publisher's description.
Author: Chris Barton; Colin Jack (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A hungry hawk is outsmarted by the rabbit he hopes to have as a meal"--Publisher's description.
Author: Mo Willems
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem
Gerald the elephant discovers that there is something worse than a bird on your head-- two birds on your head! Piggie will try to help her best friend.
Author: Denise Fleming (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Monroe
"Robin is building a nest, and her friends are ready to help! The squirrel trims the twigs. The dog brings the string. The horse shares his straw. Then a surprise fold-out page reveals how Robin knits them all together to make a safe and cozy home for her babies"--Publisher's description.
Author: April Pulley Sayre; Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem
"Turkey vultures soar on the balmy air, looking for their next stinky feast. These birds don't hunt -- they like their food to be already dead. Vultures are part of nature's cleanup crew"--Publisher's
Author: Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
Published: 1990
Location: Bethlehem
"A counting book depicting the colorful fish a child might see if he turned into a fish himself"--Publisher's description.
Author: Leo Lionni (Illustrator)
Published: 1970
Location: Bethlehem
"When his friend, the tadpole, becomes a frog and leaves the pond to explore the world, the little fish decides that maybe he doesn't have to remain in the pond either"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jo Weaver
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Little Whale is nervous about leaving the shallows of the warm, southern sea but Gray Whale gently guides her new baby as they migrate to the cool, rich waters of the north"--Publisher's description.
Author: Saxton Freymann; Joost Elffers
Published: 2000
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"One lonely sea horse learns that she has a lot of friends--friends she can really 'count' on"--Publisher's description.
Author: Christine Butterworth; John Lawrence (Illustrator)
Published: 2006
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Readers will discover the secrets of the endangered sea horse, one of nature's most mysterious fish"--Publisher's description.
Author: Joyce Sidman; Beckie Prange (Illustrator)
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem
"A collection of poems that provide a look at some of the animals, insects and plants that are found in ponds, with accompanying information about each"--Publisher's description.
Author: Audrey Wood; Bruce Wood (Illustrator)
Published: 2004
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
Ten little fish swim along an ocean reef, each finding a different reason to leave until there is only one left.
Author: Loren Long (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Turns out there's a whole lot more than just a log on the bottom of this lake -- a frog and a fly, and eventually a fish! An adaptation of the traditional folk song, 'There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea,' with additional repetition and tongue twisters. Includes sheet music"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jon Klassen
Published: 2012
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A little fish thinks he can get away with stealing a hat"--Publisher's description.
Author: Tom Evans
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem
"Introduction to animals that live in the sea using simple text, question and answer format, illustrations and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--Publisher's description.
Author: Bob Barner (Illustrator)
Published: 2004
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Tells how the author, as a young boy, followed a trail of ants and came across various other insects and small creatures, then briefly provides facts about each creature encountered"--Publisher's description.
Author: Joyce Sidman; Beth Krommes (Illustrator)
Year: 2006
Location: Bethlehem
"Discover the hidden world of the meadow in this unique combination of poetry riddles and science wisdom"--Jacket.
Author: Pamela Duncan Edwards; Henry Cole (Illustrator)
Year: 2001
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
By camouflaging herself, Clara Caterpillar, who becomes a cream-colored butterfly, courageously saves Catisha the crimson-colored butterfly from a hungry crow.
Author: Doreen Cronin; Harry Bliss (Illustrator)
Year: 2007
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A young fly discovers, day by day, that there is a lot to learn about being an insect -- including the dangers of flypaper, and that heroes come in all shapes and sizes"--Publisher's description.
Author: Doreen Cronin; Harry Bliss (Illustrator)
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A young spider discovers, day by day, that there is a lot to learn about being a spider, including how to spin webs and avoid vacuum cleaners"--Publisher's description.
Author: Julie Brinckloe (Illustrator)
Published: 1985
Location: Bethlehem
"A young boy is proud of having caught a jar full of fireflies, which seems to him like owning a piece of moonlight, but as the light begins to dim he realizes he must set the insects free or they will die"--Publisher's description.
Author: Petr Horacek (Illustrator)
Published: 2015
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This story takes a funny look at the life of a fly, who doesn't quite understand why no one likes him"--Publisher's description.
Author: Evan Kuhlman; Chuck Groenink (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Hank is a pill bug whose daily routine involves nibbling a dead leaf, climbing up a long stick, avoiding a skateboarder, and playing pretend with his best friend, a human girl named Amelia"--Publisher's description.
Author: Ethan T. Berlin; Karl Newsom Edwards (Illustrator)
Year: 2018
Location: Bethlehem
"The hugely wugely spider tries to climb up the water spout like all the small spiders and, when he gets stuck, they help him out so when the rain comes, he tries to return the favor"--Publisher's description.
Author: Denise Fleming (Illustrator)
Year: 1991
Location: Bethlehem
"Rhymed text (crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch) presents a toddler's view of creatures found in the grass from lunchtime till nightfall, such as bees, ants, and moles"--Publisher's description.
Author: Tedd Arnold (Illustrator)
Year: 2014
Location: Bethlehem
"In this first 'Fly Guy' picture book, Buzz tries to help Fly Guy find the right pet"--Publisher's description.
Author: Melvin Berger; S. D. Schindler (Illustrator)
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
Describes the characteristics of spiders and the methods they use to trap their prey in webs.
Author: Eric Carle
Published: 1984
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"The farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and usefulness. The pictures may be felt as well as seen"--Publisher's description.
Author:Eric Carle
Published: 1999
Location: Bethlehem
A clumsy young click beetle learns to land on its feet with encouragement from various animals and a wise old beetle. An electronic chip with a built-in battery creates clicking sounds to accompany the story.
Author: Eric Carle
Published: 1990
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A very quiet cricket who wants to rub his wings together and make a sound as do so many other animals finally achieves his wish"--Publisher's description.
Author: Tom Evans and Paul Kobasa
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem
"Introduction to insects, using simple text, question and answer format, illustrations, and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, resource list, and index"--Publisher's description.
Author: Andrea Tsurumi
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"When Lola the armadillo accidentally knocks over a jug of juice all over her parent's favorite chair, her panic sets off a chain reaction that sends the whole town into chaos... this silly and sincere book will help readers realize that making a mistake isn't a disaster"--Publisher's description.
Author: Lindsay Barrett George (Illustrator)
Published: 1999
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A teacher travels around the world viewing animals in their natural habitats and writes back to her class about her findings"--Publisher's description.
Author: Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Published: 2011
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Rather than use the same old colors, a child paints animals and objects in a variety of unexpected hues."--Publisher's description
Author: David Bedford; Caroline Pedler (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Monroe
"Mother Bear coaxes Little Bear to sleep by taking one final walk through the snow to see other creatures preparing for bedtime"--Publisher's description.
Author: Rod Campbell
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Each animal arriving from the zoo as a possible pet fails to suit its prospective owner, until just the right one is found. Movable flaps reveal the pop-up contents of each package"--Publisher's description.
Author: Raúl Colón
Published: 2014
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"In this wordless picture book, a boy who is confined to his room fills his sketch pad with lions and elephants, then imagines himself on a safari"--Publisher's description.
Author:Joanne Ryder; Ashley Wolff (Illustrator)
Published: 2000
Location: Bethlehem
Celebrates the creatures of the earth, from spiders dangling in their webs to owls hooting and hunting out of sight, and asks that we respect and care for them.
Author: Anastasia Suen; William J. Huiett (Illustrator)
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem
"Explains the life cycle of the elephant"--Publisher's description.
Author: Julie Paschkis (Illustrator)
Published: 2015
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
Parallel text in English and Spanish
"All sorts of animals flutter and hum, dance and stretch, and slither and leap their way through this joyful collection of poems in English and Spanish. Julie Paschkis's words and art sing in both languages, bringing out the beauty and playfulness of the animal world"--Publisher's description.
Author: Minfong Ho; Holly Meade (Illustrator)
Published: 1996
Location: Bethlehem
"A lullaby which asks animals such as a lizard, monkey, and water-buffalo to be quiet and not disturb the sleeping baby"--Publisher's description.
Author: Cristina Kessler; JoEllen McAllister Stammen (Illustrator)
Published: 2001
Location: Bethlehem
"When a baby rhino loses his mother, he must rely on his own resources to survive until he is adopted by an old female rhino"--Publisher's description.
Author: Pato Mena (Illustrator)
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem
Text entirely in Spanish
"It is very hot in the jungle and suddenly a nice breeze arrives. The jaguar wants to take a siesta. Just then he saw a coati and said, 'Could you do me a big favor? Could you wake me up in exactly 10 minutes?' The coati wanted a siesta too, and asked the cockatiel to wake him up in exactly 10 minutes ..."--Publisher's description.
Author:Teruyuki Komiya (Based on a work by); Toyofumi Fukuda (Photographer); Kristin Earhart (Editor)
Published: 2009
Location: Bethlehem
See life-size photographs of various animals, with fold-out pages and charts of interesting facts.
Author: Anastasia Suen; William J. Huiett (Illustrator)
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem
"Explains the life cycle of the lion"--Publisher's description.
"A fable about a group of animals which strives to bring the perfect present to the Indian raja-king's birthday party. Discusses how the numerals we use originated in India"--Publisher's description.
Author: Gideon Sterer; Andrea Tsurumi (Illustrator)
Published: 2019
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Bird builds the perfect nest, the only problem is everyone else wants to sleep in it!"--Publisher's description.
Author:Lois Ehlert
Published: 2008
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
Short, easy-to-read rhymes reveal what is unique about various animals, from ape to wolf.
Author:Bill Martin; Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals.
Author: Jacqueline Davies; Sydney Hanson (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Panda wants to wear pants, but his father does not agree"--Publisher's description.
Author: Minfong Ho (Illustrator); Holly Meade (Illustrator)
Published: 2004
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A father and daughter play hide-and-seek in the midst of the animals near their house in Thailand"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jez Alborough (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Not ready to stop playing at bedtime, little Bobo the chimp escapes over and over to play with his jungle friends, but when it finally starts to get dark, he finds himself all alone with no idea how to get home"--Publisher's description.
Author: Bill Martin; Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Published: 1991
Location: Bethlehem
"Zoo animals from polar bear to walrus make their distinctive sounds for each other, while children imitate the sounds for the zookeeper"--Publisher's description.
Author: Ian Schoenherr
Published: 2009
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Animal readers give rhyming advice on how to take care of a library book"--Publisher's description.
Author: Philip C. Stead; Erin E. Stead (Illustrator)
Published: 2010
Location: Bethlehem
"Zookeeper Amos McGee always makes time to visit his friends who live at the zoo, until the day he stays home because he is sick"--Publisher's description.
Author: Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Published: 2002
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Challenged by the other jungle animals for its seemingly lazy ways, a sloth living in a tree explains the many advantages of his slow and peaceful existence"--Publisher's description.
Author: Zachariah OHora (Illustrator)
Published: 2011
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Because his loud snoring disturbs all the other animals at the zoo, Bernard the otter tries to find a solution"--Publisher's description.
Author: Lane Smith
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Simple text follows a young boy and the many animals he meets on his adventure through the jungle"--Publisher's description.
Author: Philippa Leathers (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Everyone knows that tigers are sleek, silent, and totally terrifying -- most tigers, that is. But no one is afraid of Little Tiger. He's just too small and clumsy to frighten anyone"--Publisher's description.
Author: Stella Blackstone; Debbie Harter (Illustrator)
Published: 2006
Location: Bethlehem
Includes 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
"A young explorer discovers the different animals and terrains of the world before making it home, safe and sound, for supper"--Publisher's description.
Author: Robin Page; Steve Jenkins
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Turn the page to find out which marvelous animal these attributes belong to.
Author: Vema Aardema
Published: 1975
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz"--Publisher's description.
Author: Tom Evans
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem
"Introduction to wild animals that live in Africa using simple text, question and answer format, illustrations and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--Publisher's description.
Author: Chitra Soundar; Poonam Mistry (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"The baby animals of the Indian forest can't sleep. SWISH-SWISH! CRACK-TRACK! FLASH-SNAP! goes the storm. Only Mama Elephant's words of wisdom can reassure them, 'You're safe with me'"--Publisher's description.
Author: Bruno Munari
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem
"Illustrations and brief text introduce more than twenty zoo animals, including a rhinoceros that is always ready to fight and a peacock that struts proudly because he is the peacock"--Publisher's description.
Author: Kelly Bingham; Paul O. Zelinsky (Illustrator)
Published: 2012
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Moose, terribly eager to play his part in the alphabet book his friend Zebra is putting together, then awfully disappointed when his letter passes, behaves rather badly until Zebra finds a spot for him"--Publisher's description.
Author: Stephen W. Martin; Samantha Cotterill (Illustrator)
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"When Charlotte receives a pet rock for her birthday, she doesn't expect it to become her best friend, and she really doesn't expect what happens next"--Publisher's description.
Author:Syd Hoff
Published: 1993
Location: Bethlehem
A little boy is surprised and pleased when one of the dinosaurs from the museum agrees to play with him.
Author: Aliki
Published: 1988
Location: Bethlehem
"Briefly introduces various types of dinosaurs, explaining how scientists find, preserve, and reassemble the giant dinosaur skeletons seen in museums"--Publisher's description.
Author: Peter Sís (Illustrator)
Published: 2000
Location: Bethlehem
"While taking a bath, a young boy is joined by all sorts of dinosaurs"--Publisher's description.
Author: Tony Mitton; Guy Parker-Rees (Illustrator)
Published: 2009
Location: Bethlehem
"A rhyming tale of Triceratops, Brontosaurus, and even Tyrannosaurus gathering at the swamp to dance"--Publisher's description.
Author: Diane Goode; Hans Andersen (story by)
Published: 1999
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"In this retelling of the familiar story about two rascals who sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes, the characters are presented as dinosaurs"--Publisher's description.
Author: Mo Willems (Illustrator)
Published: 2012
Location: Bethlehem
"Presents the wacky story of three dinosaurs (including one visiting from Norway) who insist that they have not tidied up their home and prepared yummy pudding in order to trap a tasty little girl"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jane Yolen; Mark Teague (Illustrator)
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Describes how a dinosaur eats, with no rude noises and while sitting very still"--Publisher's
Author: Jane Yolen; Mark Teague (Illustrator)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem
"Explains how little dinosaurs should behave during a typical school day"--Publisher's description.
Author:Jane Yolen; Mark Teague (Illustrator)
Published: 2006
Location: Bethlehem
"Rhyming text and illustrations present some of the ways dinosaurs can play with their friends, from hogging the swings to sharing toys"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jane Yolen; Mark Teague (Illustrator)
Published: 2000
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss"--Publisher's description.
Author: Valorie Fisher
Published: 2006
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Fifteen miniature worlds, each showcasing a math problem"--Publisher's description.
Author: Ryan North; Mike Lowery (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Tyrannosaurus Rex enthusiast Sal transforms herself into an uncontrollable T. Rex, partly because her brother said it would be impossible, but soon discovers the downsides of always being fierce"--Publisher's description.
Author: Bernard Most
Published: 1978
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A young boy who wishes for the return of dinosaurs imagines how useful they would be"--Publisher's description.
Author: Kate McMullan; Jim McMullan (Illustrator)
Published: 2008
Location: Bethlehem
"A hungry Tyrannosaurus rex searches for food in the prehistoric forest, but is thwarted in its attempts to find something to eat"--Publisher's description.
Author: Philip C. Stead
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"When friendly giant mammoth Samson falls asleep and wakes up in the middle of a blizzard, he finds and shelters a little red bird and a flower-loving mouse, beginning new friendships for all"--Publisher's description.
Author: Molly Idle
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Celebrating Christmas -- her favorite winter holiday -- with her Cretaceous buddies, little Cordelia enjoys dinosaur-style candy canes and hot cocoa, and worries what Santa will think when the Christmas tree is accidentally toppled"--Publisher's description.
Author: Suse MacDonald
Published: 2009
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Turn the die-cut pages to discover colorful shapes, which come together to reveal a creature from long ago"--Publisher's description.
Author: Bridget Heos; T. L. McBeth (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Stegothesaurus has little in common with his fellow dinosaurs, until he meets an allosaurus that seems as hungry for synonyms as he is"--Publisher's description.
Author: Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen; Zachariah Ohora (Illustrator)
Published: 2014
Location: Bethlehem
"All the dinosaurs play nicely, except Tyrannosaurus wrecks"--Publisher's description.
Author: Ryan Higgins (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are"--Publisher's description.
Author:World Book, Inc Staff (Contribution by)
Published: 2007
Location: Bethlehem
"Introduction to dinosaurs using simple text, question and answer format, illustrations and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, resource list, and index"--Publisher's description.