ChildCraft, Poems of Early Childhood


Childcraft International - 1932
    

Sylvia Long's Thumbelina


Sylvia Long - 2010
    Jewel-toned paintings depict the story's settings from light and airy meadows to Mole's dark and dismal underground homewhile whimsical details bring the classic cast of characters to life and make this storytime favorite a visual feast.

Dick Whittington and His Cat


Marcia Brown - 1950
    Illustrated.

A Curious Collection of Cats


Betsy Franco - 2009
    From acrobat-flipping to toilet-bowl-sipping, couch-scratching to dog-catching, this insightful collection celebrates the fickle feline in ways that any cat lover will appreciate.

Goldilocks & the Three Bears


Nicola Baxter - 1998
    Follow the naughty Goldilocks into the house of the three bears, and see what happens when they come home and find her! Part of the Ladybird "First Favourite Tales" series, this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. It is ideal for reading aloud and sharing with preschoolers.

Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich


Adam Rex - 2006
    Monster-sized. You try to address Dracula's hygiene issues. And don't even get me started on the Phantom of the Opera. Really, just read this book.

The Little Scarlet Flower


Sergei Aksakov - 1858
    Beautifully illustrated story about the beauty and the beast, enchanted not only by an evil spell, but by love.

Tales of Arjuna ((Amar Chitra Katha)


Anant Pai - 2000
    Comic book format containing stories from the mythology of India: Arjuna, the Monkey, and the Boy; Arjuna Defeats Indra; and Arjuna Humbled

Ouch!: A Tale from Grimm


Natalie Babbitt - 1998
    The story tells all about young Marco, who leads a charmed life if anyone ever did, starting off as nobody special and ending up king. Not that it's an easy path, the most dangerous part being an errand that takes him down into Hell. But thanks to the Devil's grandmother, as good an old girl as grandmothers everywhere, it all comes right in the end.

The Agent With a Bone to Pick


D.R. Tara - 2014
    After finding him on the road and adopting him, his parents give him a life that most dogs could only imagine, riding with Mummy on her scooter and playing cricket with Daddy. In Story 1, Jack spies on Mummy as she shops in a mall. In doing so, he foils the efforts of a robber who tried to steal Mummy’s purse. His efforts result in an invitation to join the police force as a special agent. In Story 2, Jack goes undercover to solve a case of looting in the neighbourhood. In story 3 Jack finds a great friend in Scoobie, and the two friends spend quality time playing together.

The Great Dinosaur Race


Lily Lexington - 2012
    Join them as they race through forests, tracks, over flips and more. Each brother believes they have the best dinosaur, who will win?The story ends with a great lesson about teamwork and being able to get along that all parents will love.- Beautiful illustrations with many amusing scenes.- Rhyming lines help engage your child and sustain interest.- Your child will be enthralled and love to read this story over and over.

This Is a Poem That Heals Fish


Jean-Pierre Siméon - 2005
    "Exuding magic and unbridled creativity on every page, this is a book with the potential to heal more than just fish."—Publishers Weekly"An enchantingly abstract invitation to ponder poetry."—Kirkus Reviews"A great book for any age! At this very moment, it feels like one of the best books I've ever bought!"—A Year of Reading blog

Old Turtle


Douglas Wood - 1991
    Simple yet profound, it has since brought hope and inspiration to children and adults around the world.

Hailstones and Halibut Bones


Mary O'Neill - 1961
    Leonard Weisgard's lovely illustrations are a perfect accompaniment to the poems.

Children of the Dragon: Selected Tales from Vietnam


Sherry Garland - 2001
    From these parents the Vietnamese people were born. With power, humor, and grace, Sherry Garland shares six of her favorite folktales of Vietnam. Passed down through the ages, these colorful stories depict the rich history, tribal customs, explanations of natural phenomena, and values so important to the Vietnamese people. Award-winning illustrator Trina Schart Hyman brings these magically entertaining and vividly detailed stories to life in an introduction to the folktales of Vietnam that is nothing less than masterful.