Mr. B's TOP 5 New JPs

"A hermit crab in need of a new, bigger shell explores the beach, trying on a variety of unsuitable objects before finding the right fit"--

Mabel is determined to climb a mountain, host a dinner party, and make friends with shark. Mabel's friends aren't being very helpful, but Mabel knows the truth about Big Plans: Don't listen to those who say you cannot. Listen to those who say you can! So, even though a mountain is very, very high and Mabel is very, very small, she knows she shouldn't give up. And even though it might have been easier to fly up a tree, Mabel knows that she needs to...

"Told through a series of poetic letters, this charming celebration of family, plants and boundless love follows a little girl who receives her very own plant baby from her aunt, a gift that helps her bloom and grow, just as the love for her aunt blossoms as well"--

When putting two separate things together, you will find that they may make something new and beautiful.

From dentist visits to mysterious sounds, children realize their bravery knows no bounds.

Maya is only three days into summer vacation and already bored. Outside her window, the street is full of neighbors. Coming and going. Earning and spending. Fixing and mending. Everyone has something to do--everyone's hands are busy. Except Maya's. When she opens her palms, they are empty. They are small. What in the world can her hands do? As Maya longs to do something useful alongside her neighbors--proclaim truth, stand for justice, or show mercy--she...

"Here is a lyrical, vibrant tribute to the diversity of America coming together as one rich tapestry of gratitude, elegantly penned by debut author Patrick Hulse and illustrated in joyful colors by Chickasaw artist Madelyn Goodnight. At our table there is room to share a seat... room for old traditions and new ones... room to remember where our food comes from... and room to give thanks. There are countless ways we celebrate and give to others on...

A young girl's father highlights everyday acts that demonstrate courage, love, and kindness towards oneself and others.

"Nana is coming to visit! She's going to teach Little Pickle to make her famous "Nana rolls"--a special bread recipe that Nana's nana taught her. Together, they gather ingredients: eggs and milk, flour and oil, sugar and salt, yeast and water. As they mix them together to form the dough, Nana shares stories about how making this treasured family recipe has changed over the years--and how it's sustained their family through good times and hard ones....

Disappointed by the rain, a young girl is encouraged to embrace the wet weather and immerses herself in the rain's melody as she walks with her family and splashes in the puddles.