CWID Book Talk

After moving to America from Hong Kong, Jun feels isolated at her new school but discovers a sense of home in the familiar foods and flavors she finds in her lunchbox.

"Are YOU small? This tiny question allows readers to zoom in from an average-sized kid down to a single quark"-- Provided by publisher.

A little boy is excited to work alongside his Papa as they collect eggs, plums, peppers and pumpkins to sell at their stand in the farmer's market, but when Papa cannot make it to the stand, his community gathers around him, with dishes made of his own produce.

When a little girl asks meaningful questions about creating art, her questions are answered by a diverse group of artists throughout time and history, in this inspiring picture book that encourages young readers to see the artist in themselves.

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

"When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their "car". No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they "make business", "play sportsball" and "wear hat". As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach...

"A precocious puppy with a penchant for solving mysteries is newly adopted into a family, causing havoc for their comfortable housecat"-- Provided by publisher.

"A picture book about the five largest lakes in North America - how they formed, the importance of these waters, and how they've become a national treasure"-- Provided by publisher.

From breakfast to bedtime, May and her seven siblings lovingly run amok and make a beautiful mess.

"Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Zaila Avant-garde teaches young readers about the joy of learning new words in this Step 1 leveled reader"-- Provided by publisher.