Wiggle and Waggle


Caroline Arnold - 2007
    "We wiggle and waggle, squiggle and squirm,Digging in the dirt is the life of a worm.We dig and we sing all day long,Our wiggly, waggly, gardening song."Follow Wiggle and Waggle, two wormy best friends, through five wormy chapters as they dig in the dirt, work hard, and have fun swimming and singing.Beginning readers will dig the simple science facts included at the end of this charming book.

Just Me and My Cousin


Gina Mayer - 1992
    The day starts well but turns into pillow fights and tattletelling and checker boards overturned. It's not always easy to be a cousin. Little Critter is ready to go home, but his cousin saves the day before it's too late.

Leo SuperHero - A Sunday Morning Adventure


TheBrothers - 2013
    His cat, Milkshake, wakes him up and leads him to the kitchen where he finds something special. This is the beginning of Leo and Milkshake’s short adventure in the house and the back yard. This is a wonderful story for children.The story teaches children the importance of patience and love of others (they will meet a cat that does not always chase mice) and they will learn how Leo improvises, creatively using objects that he has learnt about.

At the Hotel Larry


Daniel Pinkwater - 1997
    He gets to spend time with his friends, and he has a great job as a lifeguard (although very few guests use the pool!). On his days off, Larry puts on his human disguise and goes out for blueberry pancakes with his best friend, Mildred. One day, after stuffing themselves with pancakes, Larry and Mildred decide to go to the zoo. And who should they find in the polar bear pen but Larry’s brother, Roy! Of course, Larry invites Roy and his two friends, Bear Number One and Bear Number Three, to come to dinner. But how do you entertain four wild polar bears?

Tiger vs. Nightmare


Emily Tetri - 2018
    Every night, Tiger and Monster play games until it’s time for lights out. Of course, Monster would never try to scare Tiger—that’s not what best friends do.But Monster needs to scare someone…it’s a monster, after all. So while Tiger sleeps, Monster scares all of her nightmares away. Thanks to her friend, Tiger has nothing but good dreams. But waiting in the darkness is a nightmare so big and mean that Monster can’t fight it alone. Only teamwork and a lot of bravery can chase this nightmare away.In this charming graphic novel for young readers, cartoonist Emily Tetri proves that unlikely best friends can be an unbeatable team, even agianst the scariest monsters.

Poppy the Proud


Emlyn Chand - 2012
    Intensely jealous, Poppy no longer knows where he fits in and decides to reclaim his title as the fairest bird in all the land, no matter what it takes.In a desperate attempt to regain the admiration of his peers, Poppy steals items from the humans that visit his park. He wraps himself in a beautiful silk scarf, wears a series of ornate bangles around his neck, and even tries to dye his feathers with colored dust from a festive Holi celebration. Unfortunately, each of these attempts not only fails to improve his appearance, they actually make it worse. What’s a poor bird to do?In this compelling tale of self-esteem, pride, and learning what makes each of us special, Poppy the peacock discovers that true beauty lies beneath the feathers.Poppy the Proud is the third in a new series of color-illustrated books for children entitled The Bird Brain Books.

What's the Worst that Could Happen?


Yewande Daniel-Ayoade - 2020
    But Kayla could only imagine the worst-case scenarios as she tried to make friends at her new school. Will Kayla overcome her fear of rejection? Or will an overactive imagination get in the way?'What's the Worst that Could Happen?' tackles the subject of social anxiety in children with a deft, yet gentle hand. Children with social anxiety will find Kayla very relatable. Adults that struggled with shyness as children will also see themselves reflected in this book.

Little Tricker the Squirrel Meets Big Double the Bear


Ken Kesey - 1990
    . . . (Kesey's) style brings each character into sharp focus".--School Library Journal. An ALA Notable Book. Full-color illustrations throughout.

Arthur, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll


Marc Brown - 2002
    But Arthur doesn't make it through the auditions and Francine chooses Molly, Binky, Fern, and Mrs. MacGrady instead. Then the Backstreet Boys come to Elwood City and change "everything!." Full color.

Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug


Eric Carle - 2018
    A welcome addition to both the ever-popular Carle collection as well as books for Valentine’s Day.” —School Library JournalFrom the World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new book starring the Grouchy Ladybug, a favorite character for over 40 years!Perfect for fans of Love from the Hungry Caterpillar, this reminds us that that hugs and kisses truly make the world go 'round and that we all need love, even when we’re grouchy.With Eric Carle’s signature bright collage illustrations featuring an array of charming animals, this is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, or any time you want to share love with someone special. With its universal message of friendship, this little gift book is perfect for all ages.Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug will make you smile, clap, and jump for joy!

Cinderella: A Pop-Up Fairy Tale


Matthew Reinhart - 2005
    The stunning transformation of a pumpkin into a magnificent coach, a rat into a coachman, and Cinderella into a beautiful princess is pure magic.

Walt Disney - Eeyore, Be Happy (A Little Golden Book)


Don Ferguson - 1991
    Eeyore's gloominess gets to Tigger, so Pooh and Piglet set out to make Eeyore happy, an effort that turns into a very tiring day for poor Eeyore.

The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo


Judy Blume - 1969
    Life seems lonely when you're the middle kid in the family. Freddy feels like "the peanut butter part of a sandwich," squeezed between an older brother and little sister. But now for the first time it's Freddy's chance to show everyone, including himself, just how special he is!

If I Found a Wistful Unicorn: A Gift of Love


Ann Ashford - 1978
    Through thoughtful and fanciful questions Ashford explores what we risk when we ask for love and what special rewards may be waiting for us in return. Subdued watercolor illustrations perfectly capture the book's gentle tone and important message. The perfect book for any occasion when a gift of love is needed.

The Great Bean Caper


Judy Schachner - 2009
    El Bumblebeeto has stolen Los Chimichango's frijoles, and it's up to Skippyjon to get them back! Read along as Skippyjon saves the day in this funny All Aboard Picture Reader.