picture books

"The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and amateur scientist, had built the incredible structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Created using cutting-edge technology, it stood taller than any other building in the world! More than a million delighted people flocked to visit it during the fair. But the officials wondered, beyond being a spectacle, what is it good for? It must come down! But Eiffel loved his tower. He crafted a clever plan to make the tower too useful to tear down by turning it into 'a laboratory such as science has never had at its disposal.' As the date for the tower's demolition approached, Eiffel raced to prove its worth. Could science save the Eiffel Tower?"--Provided by publisher.

"Flames consume a forest, and an owl seeks refuge. Helicopter wings chop, and water drops to drench the branches below. Using spare, lyrical language, this debut picture book takes readers inside the journey of a screech owl that fled the flames to ride along with a firefighting helicopter during the 2020 California Creek wildfire"--Provided by publisher.

"A group of kids celebrate the joy and freedom of summer together on their Brooklyn block"--Provided by publisher.

Gabo, shy with other children and having no sled or winter clothing, yearns to go sledding and his neighbor's granddaughter, Isa, helps him find a way.

"Written from the perspective of a parent speaking to a child, this book helps preschoolers with all the feelings they have by showing them that emotions are a healthy, normal part of life"--Provided by publisher.

"This ode to unconditional love is an . . . adventure for . . . duo Stick and Stone, in which Stick searches for his family tree and discovers the importance of found family and forever friends"--OCLC.

"Have you ever been a little anxious about going to a party? Jim Panzee feels that. Porcupine is having a big party, and everyone is going. Jim doesn't want to go because he can't dance. But then his friends try to teach him some cool moves. Soon the other animals sweep Jim along, all the way to the party"--Jacket flap.

When Gabara spoils their fun-filled day on Monster Island, Minilla and his friends get some help from Godzilla who shows them the importance of working together and never giving up!.

"Offering wisdom for everyone, along with colorful original illustrations, arcade icon Pac-Man shares a collection of his most famous inspirational and feel-good quotes"--OCLC.

"The King of the Monsters shows all the things that love is in this . . . book for Valentine's Day that features illustrations of everyone's favorite kaijus"--Provided by publisher.