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Hamsters Holding Hands


Kass Reich - 2012
    Each page features a different number of playful hamsters accompanied by rhyming text. The illustrations are bright and graphic with lots of humorous details to keep both child and adult engaged. A counting book that takes readers from one to ten, Hamsters Holding Hands is a delight to share with any young child.

Dinosaur Parade


Shari Halpern - 2014
    Some dinosaurs are very small. Some dinosaurs walk on two legs, others on four. And some dinosaurs look sweet while others look scary.This colorful parade of dinosaurs is a visual feast for very young fans of prehistorical creatures. The simple text and bold illustrations are ideal for preschoolers who are fascinated with these magnificent animals.

Up!: How Families Around the World Carry Their Little Ones


Susan Hughes - 2017
    Up! depicts ten places around the world, from Afghanistan to northern Canada, Peru to West Africa. In each place, a mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or sibling lovingly carries a baby.With various family configurations and settings ranging from a busy outdoor market to a high-rise apartment kitchen, the book wholeheartedly celebrates diversity. Gorgeous cut-paper collage art adds warmth and brightness, and brings the lyrical text to life. Repetition of the phrase “Upsy-daisy” on each spread lends familiarity, and reminds readers that love for a little one is a universal feeling.LEVELINGGrade Range: Pre-K–2Fountas & Pinnell: IReading Recovery: 15Lexile: AD 400LCOMMON COREL.1.5,5b,5c,5d,6W.1.1,2,3,5,6,7,8RF.1.1,2,3,3f,3g,4,4a,4cL.1.1,1b,1d,1g,1I,1j,2,2a,4,4cRI.1.1,2,3,4,6,7,8,10SL.1.1,1b,1c,2,3,4,5,6

I Spy on the Farm


Edward Gibbs - 2012
    Look through the spy hole and use the clues to guess which one is next. Then turn the page to reveal the animal. Watch as young children quickly become engaged in the game — joining in with the animal noises, learning colors, and eventually recognizing the letters.

I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean!


Kevin Sherry - 2007
    . . but maybe this giant squid with a giant touch of hubris doesn't really care? First-time author-illustrator Kevin Sherry is sure to garner fans of all sizes for his perfect-for-preschool read-aloud with simple text, bold and delightful collage art, and a lovable squid whose spirit just cannot be crushed.Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Daddies Are Awesome


Meredith Costain - 2016
    This gentle rhyming text celebrates the special bond between father and child. Adorable doggy daddy and pup illustrations make this perfect for sharing!

The Mommy Book


Todd Parr - 2002
    Whether mommies work far away or at home, cook or order pizza, they are all lots of fun and filled with love.This is the perfect book for celebrating mommies on Mother's Day, and all year round.

My Truck Is Stuck!


Kevin Lewis - 2002
    Rotten luck. Can't go! My truck is stuck. Tug and tow. Two engines roar. But the truck won't go. Not one inch more. Does anyone know how to make my stuck truck go? In this lyrical read-aloud, young drivers are introduced to the ins and outs of hauling, beeping, and repairing -- get ready for a fun ride!

The 12 Days of Christmas


Jane Cabrera - 2013
    Merry animals celebrate the twelve days of Christmas in this version of the traditional folk song.

Cars Galore


Peter Stein - 2011
    Near car, far car. Whoa! Bizarre car!Ready to hit the road? Gear up for a nonstop parade of shapes, sizes, sounds, and even smells in a wild array of cars packed with big personalities, awesome features, and eccentric passengers. Driven by Peter Stein’s bouncing verse, Bob Staake’s high-powered artwork merges vibrant color and crisp, dynamic design with humor, warmth, and whimsy. This rousing excursion is sure to thrill all fans of things that go, as well as aficionados of the illustrator’s signature style.

I Am a Baby


Kathryn Madeline Allen - 2016
    From the author of the critically acclaimed A Kiss Means I Love You and Show Me Happy comes a delightful approach to visual learning.

Does a Cow Say Boo?


Judy Hindley - 2002
    Once again, Judy Hindley’s rollicking rhymes are irresistible, and Brita Granström’s tots adorably familiar, making for a happily noisy romp that readers will want to shout aloud.

It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse!


Laura Joffe Numeroff - 2012
    Where could it have gone?This is the perfect Halloween book for the very youngest reader, and is just the right book to get kids and budding artists inspired to work on their own Halloween crafts.

Hug You, Kiss You, Love You


Joyce Wan - 2013
    I hug you, tickle you, sing to you softly, carry you, bathe you, kiss you always. Baby, this sweet board book is the perfect way to say I LOVE YOU!

Red Sled


Patricia Thomas - 2008
    Outside, the crescent moon is shining brightly and the world is covered with snow. Inside, a boy and his father feel sad. So they put on their hats and coats and climb a hill, pulling a red sled. Father and son climb aboard and zoom down the hill under a starlit sky. With their spirits lifted high, they return home for a mug of hot chocolate. Then it's time for bed. Patricia Thomas's loving story, affectionately illustrated by Chris L. Demarest, is told with the utmost simplicity.