Book picks similar to
1, 2, Buckle My Shoe by Anna Grossnickle Hines
picture-books
counting
storytime
math
Big Red Barn
Margaret Wise Brown - 1956
A lulling text and exquisite illustrations follow the animals' day on the farm as they make their noises, play in the grass, and return to the big red barn to fall sound asleep.
Kiss Kiss! (Mini Edition)
Margaret Wild - 2003
As Baby Hippo wanders through the jungle, he hears Kiss, kiss! from all the other animal parents and babies. Finally he realizes what it is he forgot to do.
What a Wonderful World
Bob Thiele - 2014
Sweet and positive in its message, with bright, beautiful art, this book is sure to be a hit. Perfect for sharing!
Nose to Toes, You Are Yummy!
Tim Harrington - 2015
An accompanying free song is available online.
Tiny Little Fly
Michael Rosen - 2010
Off flies the fly! The teasing insect easily misses the rhino’s roll, squash, roll and the tiger’s swat, swoop, snatch too. Michael Rosen’s simple language is a joy to read aloud, while Kevin Waldron’s whimsical images match his playful rhythm beat for beat, offering a fly’s-eye view of each favorite animal before revealing the energized creature in full. How will this gently suspenseful adventure end? Fly, fly, fly!
Mouse Count
Ellen Stoll Walsh - 1982
This suspenseful story features bold collage art and a touch of mischief that's sure to appeal to preschoolers who have mastered counting from 1 to 10 and causing some mischief of their own.
Posy
Linda Newbery - 2008
This beautifully illustrated picture book by an award-winning author and illustrator team is bound to be adored by cat lovers of all ages, everywhere!
Kittens! Kittens! Kittens!
Susan Meyers - 2007
Its jaunty, rhyming text makes it perfect for reading aloud to young kitten fans, who can point out their favorite fuzzball on every page.
Touch the Brightest Star
Christie Matheson - 2015
Wave good-bye to the sun, gently press the firefly, make a wish on a star, rub the owls on their heads, and . . . shhhh. No two readings of this book will be the same. That along with the gentle, soothing rhythm, makes Touch the Brightest Star a bedtime winner—no matter how many times you and your child read it.
Go! Go! Go! Stop!
Charise Mericle Harper - 2014
Little Green helps them do their jobs with gusto. Until . . . there is a little too much gusto. They can go, go, go . . . but how will they stop?This bright, fun book with a bold package captures the endless energy of little boys and the timeless appeal of trucks and machines--both for building and knocking down. Plus, it has an underlying message about working together to get things done.
Ghost in the House
Ammi-Joan Paquette - 2013
But you’ll never guess who is the scariest creature in the house!
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Car
Kate Dopirak - 2018
Now it’s time to go to bed. But you want to drive instead. It’s time for Little Car to go to sleep, but he isn’t tired yet! So he cruises around town saying goodnight to all of his friends, from the tractors in their shed to the buses and taxis in town to the cranes and diggers at the construction site. Finally exhausted, Little Car putt-putts home where at last his beep-beep dreams begin.
Count on the Subway
Paul DuBois Jacobs - 2014
. . the train arrives!This bright, young counting book is a delightful trip through the New York City subway system. Hand in hand, child and mother see colorful subway signs and funny passengers, watch trains screeching by, and make new friends. With bold illustrations and a playful, rhyming text, this is not only a counting book, but also a tribute to New York and a sweet story of a child and parent navigating the city together.
Ten Timid Ghosts
Jennifer O'Connell - 2000
But one clever ghost, before flying away, unravels the witch's plan! Together, the ghosts rise up against the witch in a big, scary BOO! Jennifer O'Connell's wacky yet mysterious illustrations lead the reader through the ghosts' dilapidated mansion. And her gently spooky and rhyming text encourages children to participate in the haunted countdown, making reading and learning eerie fun!
Octopus Opposites
Stella Blackstone - 2010
With bright and distinction illustrations in Stephanie Bauer's child-friendly style, it is a favourite with parents and young readers.