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Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk


Dav Pilkey - 1997
    The sweet personalities, lasting friendship, and hilarious antics of Big Dog and Little Dog will enchant little ones and entertain dog lovers of all ages.

Chicken in Mittens


Adam Lehrhaupt - 2017
    So Zoey the daring chicken and Sam the loyal pig are headed to the North Pole!

Drop It, Rocket!


Tad Hills - 2014
    Rocket is ready to find new words for his word tree with his teacher, the little yellow bird. He finds a leaf, a hat, and a star . . . but when he finds a red boot, he doesn’t want to let go. What will make Rocket drop it? With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this new Rocket book, which they can read all by themselves!

Fox All Week (Easy to Read, Level 3)


Edward Marshall - 1984
    Will he get to go on a field trip, play games, and read books? Or will he have to eat tuna and wear a tie? The inimitable Fox has a different adventure for every day of the week in this Easy-to-Read paperback picture book.

Pinkalicious: School Rules!


Victoria Kann - 2010
    When Pinkalicious brings her imaginary unicorn, Goldie, to class one day, she learns that with her companion by her side, school rules!

Fox at Night


Corey R. Tabor - 2021
    There are shadows and noises everywhere. Fox is sure the night is full of monsters! Then he meets the real creatures of the night and realizes they are not so scary after all.

Snow


Roy McKie - 1962
    Seuss is a delightful ode to winter. Brrrrr! It snowed! From snowball fights and skiing to fort building and snowman making, P. D. Eastman and Roy McKie’s Snow will have young readers eager for the kind of fun only a wintry-white day can bring. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa! Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

Commander Toad in Space


Jane Yolen - 1980
    But when they try to land their sky skimmer on the planet made of water, a terrible sound rises from the waves. Deep Wader is not pleased at being disturbed. "This planet belongs to me," he roars. It looks as though the crew of the Star Warts might become the monster's lunch.

Mr. Monkey Bakes a Cake


Jeff Mack - 2018
    Bean in this adorable new picture book series from author-illustrator Jeff Mack that follows the loveable Mr. Monkey on his wacky adventures.Mr. Monkey bakes a cake. He can’t wait to win a ribbon! But first he has to carry it to the contest. What could possibly go wrong?

Numbers!: Take the Dog Out


Lynne Dempsey - 2014
    Along the way, add, subtract, and count the dog bones. "Numbers!: Take the Dog Out would be a great book to add to any young child’s library. I can definitely see parents reading this to their kids and teachers reading it to their students for years to come." - Cheryl Schopen, Readers’ Favorite"Count up, count down, add and subtract all in one beautiful little package. This should be a welcome addition to any toddler's library." - Judge, 2nd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published eBook Awards"Good choice for a group story time or a sit-on-a-lap story time to search for the hidden bones. Kids who already know Coco, will be excited to see this new adventure and look forward to the next." - Kristin Fernitz, Director Strasburg-Heilser Library

Fire Truck to the Rescue!


Sonia Sander - 2009
    The fire-fighters are in their fire truck and on their way. With their tall ladder and the very best equipment they'll save the day!Reading Level: Age 3 and Up

Richard Scarry's Watch Your Step, Mr. Rabbit!


Richard Scarry - 1991
    Rabbit's feet are stuck in cement and all of his friends are trying to get him out. Follow their hilarious hijinks in this delightful tale of what happens when you don't pay attention to where you are going.

Stop! Bot!


James Yang - 2019
    "Stop! Bot!" Springing to action, the kind doorman runs up to each floor of the building to try and catch it—along with the help of each floor's resident. But while everything looks normal at first, every floor (and resident) is a little more wacky and unusual than the last! Musicians, baseball players, zoo animals, and finally a very large monkey all play a part—but will they rescue the Bot before it's too late?!

Frog and Friends


Eve Bunting - 2011
    He enjoys nothing better than spending time floating in his pond or visiting with his friends. He appreciates the simpler things in life and would prefer that things stay just the way they are--nice and peaceful.

Pizza Pig


Diana Murray - 2018
    Rats want cheese with extra mold! Customers at Pizza Pig's get whatever they want on their pizzas! But why isn't Turtle eating? It turns out that one is the loneliest number when it comes to a bustling pizza joint filled with groups of animals. All Turtle needs is a friend to whet her appetite!