New Releases by Laura Gehl

Becca helps her grandmother fulfill a lifelong dream during a vacation packed with "bucket list" fun in this endearing and lively summertime picture book. After Becca learns the term “bucket list” from her grandmother, she decides to make her own summer bucket list, packed with everything from swimming in the ocean for the first time to baking turtle-shaped challah. But in between a water-balloon fight and a rooftop sleepover, she also has a plan to help Bubbe check an item off her bucket list. Peppered with Yiddish and Hebrew words and full of affection, this is a joyful and inspiring story that''s perfect for family sharing.

Carrot Cake and Pufftail are trained to protect their woodland friends and, if needed, to attack. When troublemaking Renard Fox moves to the forest, Carrot Cake and Pufftail know exactly what to do. But when their initial impression turns out to be wrong, how will they make things right?

My Body Can showcases all the different talents bodies have throughout the year. Inclusive of a variety of body types and abilities, the body-positive message affirms that everyone is beautiful, powerful, and can do amazing things. Jewish holiday celebrations including Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu b''shvat, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot are featured.

An elevator named Ellie helps her favorite tenant make a new friend.

In this picture book love letter to public libraries, 6-year-old Orson learns to navigate his big feelings by sharing his love of reading with newfound friends at his local branch. When Orson visits his local library, he likes to sit and read quietly by himself. However, not everyone is on the same page. One day, when the library is buzzing with activities, Orson decides he’s had enough! But as he cools off after an emotional outburst, Orson begins to understand how much the library and its sometimes not-so-quiet community have to offer . . . and decides to turn things around. Here’s a picture book about sharing a passion for books with friends, learning to cope with big feelings, and the joys of libraries.

"A lyrical picture book about the wonder of winter''s first snowfall"--

This cuddly board book is packed with sweet sayings that will charm young readers—and the big readers who love them! You’re the sprinkles on my ice cream You’re the wind that lifts my kite You’re the twinkle in my nighttime I will always hold you tight With delightful text and bright illustrations, this lovey-dovey board book is perfect to read with your little one.

Every window at the hospital faces dull, gray buildings—except the one in Grandpa’s room. Grandpa can see the ocean every day! When Daria visits, she and Grandpa look out at the beach, hoping they will build sandcastles and fly kites together again. This touching exploration of a child’s experience of loss offers an unexpected ending, encouraging creativity and self-expression in the midst of grief. Grandpa’s Window addresses the grieving process, both as a family member approaches the end of life as well as after death. The book includes a note for adults by Dr. Sharie Coombes (www.drsharie.com), child and family psychotherapist, about how to support children who are grieving the loss of a loved one. A discussion and activity guide for children written by Laura Gehl will be available February 2023 at flyawaybooks.com/resources.

Can Ruby find her special ring in time for the Purim celebration? Ruby loves making hamantaschen with her family and dressing up in her Queen Esther costume on Purim. But as she gets ready for this year''s celebration, she realizes she''s lost the special ring Bubbe gave her for Hanukkah. Will her relatives be able to help her find it?

"Meet fourteen scientists working to combat climate change-in fourteen different ways. This book informs young readers and gives them the tools they need to make a difference"--

Virtual "lift the flap" on every page of this board book to learn about seven animal species and their habitats! In this innovative nonfiction board book, young readers will see a hole in different environments on each spread. Virtually "lift the flaps" to discover which animal dug, burrowed, or pecked the hole—and learn a simple fact about each species. Featured creatures include ants, woodpeckers, fish, gophers, skunks, tortoises, polar bears, and kids on a sandy beach!

This precious and playful board book shows the ways unicorn babies are just like real babies—from making new friends to giving magical hugs! You’re my little unicorn. Let me show you why! Unicorn babies wake up hungry (and eat cupcakes)! Unicorn babies have fun outside (by sliding down rainbows)! Unicorn babies give magical hugs (just like you, baby)! Each spread in this charming board book shows a human baby and a unicorn baby doing the same thing in their own way!