4/15-5/3: Central Library Lower Level/Children’s Library area will be closed due to construction work.
Del 15 de abril al 3 de mayo, la Biblioteca de niños ubicada en el nivel inferior de la Biblioteca Central estará cerrada debido a trabajos de construcción.
Three very different Black mermaid princesses--and sisters--find out which one of them has what it takes to become the legend of the sea when a big problem comes their way, in this enchanting adventure inspired by African mermaid myth, magic, and spirituality.
"A spirited and expectation-defying story of a heroine who embraces two seemingly opposed aspects of her personality; she's a princess and a dinosaur!"--
When a pirate steals Princess Prudence's favorite stuffed animal, the very determined princess embarks on a high-seas adventure to rescue her beloved royal teddy bear.
"Some kids like frills and sparkles and bows and lots of pink. And some don't. The girl who started "The Absolutely, Positively No Princess Book" is sure that she wants a story full of nature and adventure. But when a princess barges into the pages with her own opinions about what makes for a good story, the two learn that they each have something to offer. Together they make the best story of all."-- amazon.com
"The Princess Who Saved Herself reinvents the princess myth for a new generation, telling the story of an awesome kid who lives with her pet snake and plays rock 'n' roll all day to the huge annoyance of the classical guitarist witch who lives down the road. Hijinks, conflicts, and a fun reconciliation ensues! Based on the beloved song by internet superstar musician Jonathan Coulton"--provided by publisher.
A completely original rhyming picture book that celebrates daring to be different, featuring Shiloh, the rapping princess. Shiloh might not be able to sing like her sisters, but she has other talents, and sometimes it's about embracing your differences and celebrating them!--
When a Princess learns from her Fairy Godmother that she is in last place in a car race against such fairy tale notables as Humpty Dumpty, the Three Bears, and Rumpelstiltskin, she boldly rebuffs defeat and steps on the gas.
"Princess Arabella and her friends go to the museum. There are works of different artists exhibited: some are big and others are small. In some works you can lose yourself and others make you smile. Then the children want to go home. Why? Because they want to make their own work of art"--Publisher marketing.
Princess Arabella can't wait to have a younger sibling to play with. But what would be most fun - a brother or a sister? Sisters seem great, until she meets Prince Mimoen's sister. A brother then? Princess Ling's brothers seem like too much trouble! What do Mum and Dad have in store for Princess Arabella?
When a dragon attacks the kingdom and her parents are too preoccupied with sparkly things to help, the ever resourceful Princess Susan, with the help of some friends, puts into motion a delightfully unexpected plan.
Princess Snowbelle and her brothers look forward to competing against the neighboring kingdom of Snowland in the annual Snow Games, but they learn that winning is not always the most important thing.
A misunderstood girl, who is certain she is a princess, creates a pineapple headpiece fit for royalty--unfortunately, a horde of eager subjects in the form of flies take direction poorly and her kingdom slowly devolves into chaos, causing both her rule and her pineapple crown to fall apart.
"One magical day in the woods, a young girl encounters a fairy who needs help. Showing kindness to someone in need earns her an invitation to visit Honeysuckle Hollow, where the girl?s good heart earns her a set of fairy wings, a gift from the fairy queen."--Amazon.com.