Animal ABC


Marcus Pfister - 2013
    Pfister’s bold, colorful illustrations capture each critter in all of their glory and name the animal in bold letters so children can see if their guesses were correct—a ferociously fun way to learn about the alphabet and animals.  • A basic concept book with Pfister’s identifiable style. • Read-aloud rhymes that make learning your letters fun! • Pfister is the bestselling author of the Rainbow Fish series.

Don’t Feed the Monster!


Sigal Adler - 2018
    Don’t Feed the Monster! ************************** One day Billy Monster to his great surprise, Found out he’d won the most fabulous prize An awesome new home to live in and share With his very own kid to pester and scare!

Raccoon Tune


Nancy E. Shaw - 2003
    A family of mischievous raccoons rifles through sleeping people’s trash in search of treats."MoonlightJune night,Just-right-for-raccoon night—Not too dark, Not too bright,As we look for treats."And look, indeed, they do! A precocious family of raccoons prowls around the neighborhood, making a ruckus until they find a supper that’s truly “delish.”This rollicking night outing, in lively verse and action-filled pictures, is sure to make the young reader laugh out loud.

It's Time to Say Good Night


Harriet Ziefert - 2013
    Based loosely on the Comden & Green song "I Say Good Morning to the Sun," jaunty verse takes readers to different landscapes in which a small boy is saying so many "good morning"'s that by the time he is done, it's time to say "goodnight!" All are rendered in Barroux's signature droll and endearing style.

My Dad


Anthony Browne - 2000
    Among the traits praised are his enormous talent for singing, his near-professional wrestling skills, his extreme bravery in the face of danger (he's not even afraid of the Big Bad Wolf!), and his ability to -- quite literally, in Anthony Browne's world -- eat like a horse. All of the pictures feature the lovable pater in his signature plaid bathrobe, adding a further comfy layer to a book whose ultimate message is "I love my dad. And you know what? HE LOVES ME! (And he always will.)".

A Whale of a Mistake


Ioana Hobai - 2020
    When the girl pauses to stare at the night sky, she realizes something important: there are as many mistakes in the world as stars in the sky, and maybe she can handle it after all. As the seemingly huge whale begins to shrink, the girl embraces her mistake and finds her way back to solid ground.

My Family Is a Zoo


K.A. Gerrard - 2016
    My cousin has a kangaroo.And me? I have a bear!Pile in with the whole family--and more than a few of their favorite animals--for a special car ride. With loving hugs and furry cuddles on every page, and a heartwarming surprise from Mommy at the end, this is one family trip you won't want to miss!

Hensel and Gretel: Ninja Chicks


Corey Rosen Schwartz - 2016
    These ninja chicks are anything but chicken! When Hensel and Gretel's dad gets snatched by a fox, the sisters put their ninja skills to work to track him down before he can be stir-fried.But are these two little chicks ready to take on a dark tangled forest, a tricky house made of corn bread, and an even trickier fox?This plucky pair isn't giving up without a fight! KIYA!

Stone Soup: A Tale of Cooperation


Mary Rowitz - 1996
    Stories to Grow On. Size is 5 by 5 3/4 inches.

Oh! If Only . . .


Michael Foreman - 2011
    . . I had stayed home that day . . .If only . . . I hadn't met that dog . . .If only . . . he didn't want to play . . . "And so begins a remarkably funny chain of events as one young boy and a dog unwittingly unleash the greatest havoc imaginable.

The Terrible Plop


Ursula Dubosarsky - 2009
    The fox, the elephant, even the big brown bear prove no match for the Terrible Plop. Only the littlest bunny learns not to panic when the sky—or something else up there—is falling.Bright, energetic illustrations and a lively rhyming text combine to make this a perfect read-aloud story for little ones needing assurance that plops in the day or bumps in the night aren't as scary as they might seem.

Swallow the Leader


Danna Smith - 2016
    Count the fish from one to ten as each joins the game, then count back down to one when the leader snacks on a sea spider and sets off an unfortunate chain reaction (swallow the leader!). Luckily for everyone, fish number ten—the shark—gulps down his prey too quickly, and burrrrrrrp! they all swim out again.        Lively rhymed text and energetic artwork combine in this exuberant counting book that’s sure to delight little ones learning their numbers.

Up, Down, and Around


Katherine Ayres - 2007
    From seeds dropping into soil to corn bursting from its stalks, from children chasing butterflies to ants burrowing underground, everything in this vibrant picture book pulses with life — in all directions! Sprightly illustrations set the mood for a rhythmic text that follows nature’s course to a final feast of backyard bounty.

The Night Is for Darkness


Jonathan Stutzman - 2020
    . . and for surprising moonlit discoveries.This bedtime story celebrates the beauty of the natural world and family moments shared each night.

Saturday Is Dadurday


Robin Pulver - 2013
    . . they called it DADURDAY.For Mimi, the best day of the week is always Saturday, because she gets to spend it with just her Dad. Every "Dadurday" begins the same way--Mimi and Dad make silly-shaped pancakes, read the comics section of the newspaper and make lists of fun things to do together. But when Dad gets a new work schedule, "Dadurday" is ruined. Can Mimi find a way to still make it a special day for her and dad?