Beaver and Otter Get Along . . . Sort of by Sneed B. Collard III, illustrated by Meg Sodano (September, 2021)

The author of this book tries to cover a variety of subjects-- neighbors, the environment, and the creation of wetlands. The pictures are charming and the "Explore More" section at the back of the book is helpful and will appeal to students interested in science and animals. While older children will enjoy it, it may not hold the attention of younger readers or preschoolers.

Too Crowded, written and illustrated by Lena Podesta (April, 2021)

Gil the goldfish gets tired of his house because he believes it is too crowded. It's full of his stuff, his castle, his plant and the 138 pebbles he cleans daily. So, he sets off to find a less crowded home. Gil packs his bag and goes into the world to look for a new, less crowded home. Along the way, he meets new animals in their homes and discovers something not-quite-right (for him) about each of the homes. The brightly colored pictures will delight young children. A good companion book for this would be Hoberman's A House is a House for Me.

The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater (August, 2021)

A silly squirrel with a bad memory gets upset with the change of seasons because he is convinced someone is stealing his leaves. His friends bird, owl, and mouse remind him that the leaves disappear each year but squirrel wakes up each day in a tizzy because he sees fewer leaves. Children will be fascinated by the vivid colors as well as squirrel's dramatic worries about the changes. Recommended for teaching about the seasons, and about change.