Jill McDonald

By Jean F. Boone, children’s instructor & research specialist, and Carmen Jessop, senior teens’ instructor & research specialist, Howard County Library System No classroom is the same, whether it’s the firsts that come with a new school year or the differences we can appreciate in varying school-day routines and experiences. These books allow us to learn from other students throughout their school days—with some adventures along the way.

by Puck ; illustrated by Violet Lemay ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 4, 2017 Ten babies in 10 countries greet friends in almost 10 languages. Countries of origin are subtly identified. For example, on the first spread, NYC is emblazoned on a blond, white baby’s hat as well as a brown baby’s scoot-car taxi. On the next spread, “Mexico City” is written on a light brown toddler’s bike. A flag in each illustration provides another hint.

Learn about the value of creative expression with this month’s selections. Board Books ‘Nature’ ‘Nature: Early Learning at the Museum’ by Nosy Crow, illustrated by the Trustees of The British Museum Toddlers will love learning with this beautiful and engaging book that uses items contained in The British Museum. Each page focuses on a different museum item representing items found in nature. The text and illustrations encourage little ones to develop early learning concepts.