The Cow Said Meow


John Himmelman - 2016
    When the kind old lady inside opens the door, the cow gets an idea--one that spirals out of control!Minimal text and maximum hilarity make for a zany, fun-filled tale as we find out what happens when the cow says meow.

Sing


Joe Raposo - 2011
    Sing out loud, sing out strong."So begins a song first made popular on Sesame Street, then interpreted by singers of every style, from Gloria Estefan to the Dixie Chicks to R.E.M., as well as famous personalities such as Conan O'Brien, Katie Couric, Nathan Lane, and Liam Neeson.Now, bestselling children's book illustrator Tom Lichtenheld has put a visual story to this timeless and universal song that celebrates perseverence, self-expression, and the power of music to help each of us find our voice.A CD with three songs is included: “Sing!” “Somebody Come and Play,” and “One of These Things.” Music by Joe Raposo. Songs performed by Becca Kauffman with The Midnight Sun Ensemble.See the backstory behind the book at http://bit.ly/119S4u6

Trevor


Jim Averbeck - 2018
    And on the end of that branch? Another canary! But he’s so shy and quiet.Trevor knows just how to make him feel comfortable.This is an elegantly told, truly unique tale of a canary who befriends a lemon and finds that you don’t have to be two of a kind to form a meaningful and lasting friendship.

Follow Me, Mittens


Lola M. Schaefer - 2007
    But what happens when the butterfly flies where a kitten cannot follow?The adorable kitten's adventure is certain to delight young children eager to begin reading on their own!

Please, Open This Book!


Adam Lehrhaupt - 2015
    Especially this one. But, guess what...Someone closed this book! Who would do that?Luckily, you can fix this. All you need to do is open it. You can do that. Can't you? We need your help!Please, Open This Book!They warned you, but you just couldn't listen--now, the creators of Warning: Do Not Open This Book! are back with their zany monkey crew, and they need your help! In Warning, Do Not Open This Book!, which School Library Journal called "more fun than a barrel of monkeys," turning pages meant increased chaos and delight. Now the tables have turned, and opening the book is the only way to save the desperate group of monkeys trapped between its pages. This irresistibly entertaining rescue effort puts power in the hands of the page-turner, and giggles into everyone!

Bears in Beds


Shirley Parenteau - 2012
    Then he’s ready to climb into his own bed and turn out the light. Five warm beds, holding five sleepy bears, until a sound goes whoosh in the middle of the night, and all the bears wake up in a fright. Will they ever get back into bed? Luckily, Big Brown Bear knows just what to do! A fun, rhyming read-aloud that parents will love and tired little cubs will be happy to snuggle up with.

The Three Little Tamales


Eric A. Kimmel - 2009
    "You’ll be eaten. You’d better run!" he tells them. And so the tamales jump out the window. The first runs to the prairie and builds a house of sagebrush. The second runs to a cornfield and builds a house of cornstalks. The third runs to the desrt and builds a house of cactus. Then who should come along but Señor Lobo, the Big Bad Wolf, who plans to blow their houses down!Valeria Docampo’s oil-and-pencil illustrations add zest and humor to this rollicking southwestern version of a popular tale.

Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas


Natasha Yim - 2014
    She eats up the littlest panda’s rice porridge, breaks his rocking chair, and rumples all the blankets on his futon. When Goldy takes responsibility for her actions, she makes a new friend (and a whole plate of turnip cakes!) just in time for Chinese New Year.

The Goose Egg


Liz Wong - 2019
    A morning swim, a cup of tea--all is serene.But everything changes when she bumps her head and winds up with a goose egg--a REAL goose egg. Henrietta tries to return the baby goose to the nest, but her flock has flown. It's up to Henrietta to raise her.Goose isn't anything like Henrietta. She's flappy, and noisy, and exhausting. But Henrietta raises that goose right. She teaches her to swim, and to honk, and to fly. When Goose flies off with the other geese, Henrietta is so proud!And then . . . lonely. How quiet her life feels now.But the love you give has a way of coming back to you. And Henrietta has a wonderful surprise in store. . . .

Mabel Murple


Sheree Fitch - 1995
    In Mable Murple a young girl dreams of just that -- with some wonderfully wacky results!Winner of the Ann Connor-Brimer Award.

My Dog Is the Best


Laurie Ann Thompson - 2015
    Using simple words and spare illustrations, My Dog Is the Best celebrates the special bond that exists between a young child and a beloved family pet. It’s the heartwarming story of two best friends. . . told by a boy with a very active imagination.“This simple, quiet story conveys the enduring bond between child and dog, with the added appeal of a joke that younger children just beginning to understand humor can enjoy.” —Kirkus Reviews“Though ‘a boy and his dog’ may not be a groundbreaking theme, it’s often a popular one—and this gentle tale of friendship is no exception…. While this is a familiar story, it’s a well-executed and charming one.” —School Library Journal

Love: From Sesame Street


Craig Manning - 2018
    Love is giggles. Love is cookies. Explore all the definitions of love with your friends from Sesame Street! In this illustrated Sesame Street book, children will delight in seeing their favorite characters share what love means to them. This warm and uplifting story teaches kids the timeless lesson that love can be found everywhere and encourages them to look for love in new ways in their lives!Show and share your love at any occasion with this picture book! The perfect companion to Sesame Street toys or other Elmo books, children and families will treasure this heartwarming gift for years to come.The best book gift for:Children and toddlers ages 3-7Valentine's DayBaby showersBirthdaysHoliday stocking stufferEaster basketand more!

The Three Ninja Pigs


Corey Rosen Schwartz - 2012
    Good thing their sister has been training every day to master some serious karate moves that save the day. KIYA!Corey Rosen Schwartz serves up a fun combination of smart-aleck dialogue and tongue-in-cheek rhymes that'll have kids howling, and rising star Dan Santat's spunky illustrations are sure to pack a punch!

Pencils, Pens & Brushes: A Great Girls' Guide to Disney Animation


Mindy Johnson - 2019
    Based on the critically acclaimed Disney Editions title, Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation, this nonfiction picture book is a fun and inspiring look at a few of the amazing women who have worked at Disney Animation over the years—from sculptors to inkers to painters to story artists, all with unique personalities and accomplishments, such as becoming a world record-holding pilot or creating an international club for tall people!

The Littlest Dinosaur


Michael Foreman - 2008
    The littlest dinosaur can't play with her older brothers and sisters for fear of getting stepped on, and she can't venture near the mud flats for fear of falling in. The only thing she can do is sit high up on a hill—until one day, when she sees another dinosaur on another hill in the distance . . .Award-winning author/illustrator Michael Foreman presents a celebration of friendship and being yourself that will appeal to all readers, whether little or big.