Helen Plum Library

"A nurturing voice reassures the lonely and afraid in difficult times"--

"No one understands the abstract pictures that Niko draws until a new friend sees the thought and feeling within his shapes and forms"--

Journey with a young boy as he explores the full range of emotions that everyone feels

Licking an ice cream cone or hugging a pet makes Baby happy, while falling down or losing a balloon makes Baby sad

If your house were on fire, what one thing would you save? Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park explores different answers to this provocative question in linked poems that capture the diverse voices of a middle school class. Illustrated with black-and-white art

Thirteen-year-old Elio is struggling with "coming of age"--first love, first heartbreak, first real fight (which lands him in the hospital), and what it means to be a "man", a true friend, and an ally, as well as how to overcome a culture of toxic masculinity

An angry, destructive tornado picks up an empathetic cow, and when Cow politely asks to be put down, the two enter a conversation that has some unforeseen results

Go on an amazing adventure inside the human mind!

Sophie's is hurt when the other children laugh at her painting of her favorite tree--but when she explains her painting everybody understands what she was trying to do

"A little boy experiences a variety of different emotions while he waits in line for ice cream, his favorite food"--