Lone Cone Library

"Christmas is joy that's overflowing. It's sparkling eyes and faces glowing. One little reindeer calf discovers the true meaning of Christmas."--

"Fern's Nanna has not been herself of late. When Mom remarks that all the joy seems to have gone out of her life, Fern decides to go on a joy hunt. With her catching-kit at the ready, Fern sets off and finds joy in all sorts of unusual places. But how will she bring it back to Nanna? Emotional, funny, and uplifting, this beautiful picture book is a pure delight. With its strong message about empathy and maintaining loving relationships with our grandparents,...

Good or bad, the things you do are all a part of being you -- of learning how to take your boat on stormy seas and stay afloat.

"This child-friendly reimagining of poet Robert Browning's 'Pippa's Song' captures the comforting moments and familiar rhythms of a child's life, reassuring them and encouraging them to look for what's right in the world."-- Provided by publisher.

"When you see something terrific, smile a smile and pass it on! If you chance upon a chuckle, hee hee hee and pass it on. Should you spot a thing of wonder, jump for joy and pass it on! So begins Sophy Henn's ode to the excitement of sharing happiness with others. With a refrain that begs to be uttered before every turn of the page, children will eagerly read alongside their parents as they discover how wonderful--and fun!--it is to share the good...

Guion (rhymes with ''lion'') is a rainbow-colored lion who stands out in a world of black and white. He wants to find a way to bring back the color, but how?While on his quest, Guion encounters a variety of animals, each struggling with a unique problem. Always kind and friendly, he does his best to help. To his delight, Guion discovers that every time he helps someone, a little much-needed color comes back into the world.By story's end, even shy...