K-2+Nonfiction

//**Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!**// by Mo Willems. A pigeon who longs to drive a bus sees the chance of a lifetime when the driver takes a short break. (Elledge)

//**National Geographic First Big Book of Dinosaurs**// by Catherine Hughes. Kids discover more than 50 fascinating dinos from small sized to gigantic! (Vela)

//**Big, Bigger, Biggest**// by Nancy Coffelt. Bright colored animals on every page use words to share their similarities and differences. (Lanier)

//**1+1=5 : and Other Unlikely Additions**// by David LaRochelle. "Colorful and unusual calculations encourage children to think about numbers in a creative way. (Cochran)


 * //Swirl by Swirl//** by Joyce Sidman. This neat little book has very well drawn art work. It describes the swirl shape and how important and unique it is. (Canning)

//**Balloons over Broadway : the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade**// by Melissa Sweet.Tells the story of puppeteer Tony Sarg, the man who first invented the helium balloons that have become the trademark of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Moon)


 * //What's Up, What's Down?//** by Lola M. Schaefer. A picture book journey that invites you to see the world from many different perspectives.

//**Goodnight, Cowtown**// by Robin Beal Bumstead and Jennifer Gaines Drez. Beautifully illustrated book that teaches children of all ages about the many historical landmarks, museums, establishments and places throughout the city of Ft. Worth. (Guirguis)

//**Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons**// by Amy Rosenthal. Who doesn't like cookies? This book uses cookies to teach some important life lessons and lends itself to great discussions about character qualities, such as modesty, generosity, and honesty.(Emery)

//**A Crocodile Grows Up**// by Amanda Doering Tourville. Describes how a baby crocodile grows up, how her mother cares for her, and how she learns to care for herself. (Bellwood)


 * //In the Wild//** by David Elliott. You will love the poetry as well as the stunning illustrations. //**On the Farm**// and //**In the Sea**// are great, too, as his website [|www.davidelliottbooks.com]. (Zorn)


 * POP! The Invention of Bubble Gum** by Meghan McCarthy. It's been around for centuries-from the ancient Greek to the American Indians, but the best kind of gum wasn't invented until 1928. (Fincher)

//**I Am a Dolphin**// by Darlene R. Stille. If you are curious about Dolphins, read this book to meet some interesting dolphin friends who share many well-known and not so well-known facts.(George)


 * Orangutans Are Ticklish** by Jill Davis. Provides interesting facts about animals, with animal photographer Steve Grubman sharing some of his favorite, as well as scariest, encounters. (Ray)


 * Emily's Everyday Manners** by Peggy Post. Emily and her best friend, Ethan, demonstrate that good manners aren't just for special occasions; they are for every day. (Meek)


 * An Egg is Quiet** by Dianna Aston. Lyrical and eloquent, this book introduces children to more that 60 types of eggs. Beautifully illustrated, this book offers fascinating information for children and their parents to share. (Rogers)