The first week of school / Beckmeyer, Drew

An ensemble cast of characters in one classroom experience the first week of school, including one unexpected visitor.

Misty mole gets new glasses / El-Rouby, Yasmin

"Misty Mole loves painting, but everything is just one big blur! After a series of bumps and tumbles, she finally goes for an eye test, where she learns about myopia and gets to choose her first pair of glasses"--Back cover.

The ABC of cuddles / Scott, Gavin

"A is for airport cuddle, when it's time to go away. B is for bear hug, when teddy goes astray. C is for crying cuddle, a scary ghost went boo! D is for daddy cuddle, when only Dad will do. A gorgeous and warm-hearted book to treasure and share"--Back cover.

Nova Scotia loves Gus / Groenendyk, Doretta

"Children's picture book with a story based on a 100-year old tortoise who lives at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax"-- Provided by publisher.

Jerk chicken magic : a tasty story / Bennett, Noel-Andrew.

A love letter to immigrant families everywhere! Jerk Chicken Magic is a heartwarming story of a multi-generational immigrant family (The Higgins), through the eyes of a charming 6-year-old girl named, Lizzy -- as she explores the culinary magic of Jamaica's most famous cultural export, jerk chicken. In awe of her Mom, Lizzy learns about the history of jerk chicken, how to make it, and the magic the dish brings to her whole family. This book celebrates themes of resilience, adaptability, and the importance of preserving generational recipes and cultural traditions. Jerk Chicken Magic is the debut children's picture book from husband and wife duo Noel-Andrew and Roxanne Bennett. This tasty story redefines immigrant storytelling and is the perfect gift for kids on any occasion.

Nail polish is too for boys! / O'Dwyer, Caitlin.
Nail polish is not for boys!
"Alex's world feels gray and drab ... until he tries painting his nails and discovers a world of color he has never experienced before! This picture book's illustrations progress from black and white to full color as Alex, his diverse group of friends, and ultimately his family all express themselves by doing things they love to do. The sweet and timely rhyming story challenges gender expectations around emotions and activities, and asks the reader to consider: what colors shine through when you're just being you?"--

The boy who found his voice / Gordon, Tyler

"There once was a boy who had trouble with words. He would pause and stutter and stammer, which made school really tough. But with encouragement from his mom and a paintbrush in his hand, he learned that finding your voice isn't about being perfect -- it's about being true to yourself"--Dust jacket flap.

The yellow bus / Long, Loren

A forgotten school bus finds joy and purpose in the most unexpected places.

Squirrels! This is not a book about dinosaurs / Schoenborn, Mélina

Squirrels are amazing! But look out, this dinosaur wants to steal the show! Every time the squirrel tries to tell us amazing things about squirrels (There are flying squirrels! The largest squirrels are as big as dogs!) the rude dinosaur barges inches.

The three sisters / Wang, Shaoli

"Facing a tyrannical emperor bent on war, three sisters in China, sublimely gifted in music, fend for themselves and their parents with the power and magic they create with their instruments. Can the beauty of their music change the emperor's heart and bring peace?"--