Display: Cryptozoology

By Marc Aronson and Adrienne Mayor, illustrated by Chris Muller

“The Griffin and the Dinosaur” details the early years and subsequent significant scientific discoveries of Adrienne Mayor, who linked mythological tales with the fossils of dinosaurs and helped start the new scientific process that uncovers the real animals behind mythological creatures.

Questionable Creatures: A Bestiary

By Pauline Baynes

Baynes writes and illustrates a delightful modern version of the bestiaries of the Middle Ages, which includes all manner of mythological creature.

Imaginary Menagerie: a Book of Curious Creatures

By Julie Larios

A book of beautiful illustrations and lush poetry, “Imaginary Menagerie” brings life to the cryptids and mythological beasts of days past. Readers will enjoy the imagery Larios uses to describe these exciting creatures.

Behind the Legend: Bigfoot

By Erin Peabody, illustrated by Victor Rivas

Erin Peabody cracks open the legend of Bigfoot by taking a deeper look at the stories and sightings. Filled with fun illustrations and facts, this book will delight readers.

Bigfoot is Missing!

By J. Patrick Lewis and Kenn Nesbitt

Poetry, about Bigfoot? You bet! Lewis and Nesbitt take readers on an adventure all about the tricky Bigfoot through informative poems and other fun formats.

Behind the Legend: Unicorns

By Erin Peabody, illustrated by Jomike Tejido

In “Behind the Legend”, Peabody examines and myth-busts the story of the Unicorn, and adds all sorts of fun historical information that will fascinate readers.

Tales of the Cryptids: Mysterious Creatures

By Halls, Spears, and Young

Halls, Spears, and Young explain the world of cryptozoology, including some of the different hoaxes, legends, and mysteries yet to be solved.

Here There be Monsters: the Legendary Kraken and the GiantSquid

By HP Newquist

Newquist compares the history of the mythological Kraken with the biological details of the very mysterious giant squid, an animal that has fascinated and confused humans for a long time—although not as long as they’ve been fascinated by the Kraken!

The Legend of the Loch Ness Monster

By Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Troupe’s book is a fun, vividly illustrated history of our favorite cryptid, Nessie!

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An ABC of Flowers

An ABC of Flowers by Jutta Hilpuesch New York, NY : Philomel Books, [2019] It turns out there really is a flower for every letter. This sweet book has a photograph of every flower and a sweet cartoon illustration to go along with it. All your favorite flowers are here (forget-me-nots, mums, and sunflowers), along with some you probably haven't heard of before (billy ball, kalanchoe, xeranthemum?). This is a perfect book for reading together, and readers of any age will enjoy every page. Don't miss this great springtime alphabet book.

Review: The House with Nobody in It

The House with Nobody in It By Jon Klassen Somerville, Massachusetts: Candlewick Press, 2026. Board Book. The House with Nobody in It may very well be your child's first ghost story. The simple story begins with the narrator explaining to readers that this house used to have someone in it, but there is now nobody there. Toddlers and preschoolers will love contradicting this statement as they peek through the house that the board book forms, as the ghost is clearly visible throughout the story. This unique and imaginative board book is the perfect thing to read during Halloween season! The book itself plays into the experience, with cutouts and clever turns that make it especially interactive. The illustrations are superb, simple but well crafted, adding to the story's theme as a whole. This will likely be a book that gets many repeat reads!

Display: Teddy's Top Picks

Bear in the Air Written by Susan Meyers Illustrated by Amy Bates New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2010. Picture book. When a teddy bear is lost by the child who loves him, the bear begins an adventurous journey to get back home again. -- Editor Blanket and Bear, A Remarkable Pair Written by L.J.R. Kelly Illustrated by Yoko Tanaka New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2013. Picture book. When a boy loses his beloved blanket and bear, they travel a great distance to make their way back to him. -- Editor A Bear to Share Written by Jessica Alba, Nora Weinstein, and Kelly Patricof Illustrated by Alicia Mas New York, NY : Baby2Baby/Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2021. Picture book. Tiana loves her teddy bear, Bach. She doesn't mind that he's a little worn and somewhat torn. So when her mother suggests she make room for a new bear, Tiana can't believe her ears! Will Tiana have to lose the one bear she really loves? Or will she find room in her heart for t...

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