How to Help a Pumpkin Grow


Ashley Wolff - 2021
    What does it take to help a pumpkin grow? Find out in this warm, rhyming tale of gardening and unexpected friendship.Dog is planting a garden, doing all he can to help his pumpkins grow: protecting them from snow, weeding and watering their patch, and keeping them safe from barnyard creatures who might eat the sprouts! But are Crow, Rabbit, Duck, and Goat really out to destroy the garden? Or are they be new friends hoping to pitch in and help the pumpkins thrive?

Little Owl's Night


Divya Srinivasan - 2011
    Hedgehog sniffs for mushrooms, Skunk nibbles at berries, Frog croaks, and Cricket sings. A full moon rises and Little Owl can't understand why anyone would want to miss it. Could the daytime be nearly as wonderful? Mama Owl begins to describe it to him, but as the sun comes up, Little Owl falls fast asleep.Putting a twist on the bedtime book, Little Owl's Night is sure to comfort any child with a curiosity about the night.

Moon Babies


Karen Jameson - 2019
    / Make a wish and you just might / visit baby moons tonight. Follow the moon babies on their busy day from waking up in their crescent cradles, to breakfast on the Milky Way, to bundling up for moonwalks, to orbiting the earth in a lunar carousel, and more! And at day's end, watch as the babies finish bathtime with stardust powder, snuggle up with nursery rhymes and lullabies, and finally drift off to sleep. Karen Jameson's charming verse is a joy to read aloud, and Amy Hevron's enchanting illustrations are simply irresistible, making this the perfect read-aloud to send little ones off to dreamland.

Bedtime for Monsters


Ed Vere - 2011
    . . and his tummy is rumbling REALLY loudly. You'd be very scared! BUT all this monster actually wants is a lovely monster-sized goodnight kiss. Night, night!Ed Vere is also the author and illustrator of Mr Big, the story about the big Gorilla with the big heart and The Getaway. Banana, his book for preschoolers, is the perfect book about manners but only has two words - 'yes please' of course!Ed Vere studied fine art at Camberwell College of Art and has been writing and illustrating children's books since 1999. He is published in both England and the US. Ed is also a painter, working from his studio in East London and is represented by galleries in London and Los Angeles. After a year and a half living in Barcelona, Ed now lives and works in London.Look out for the new animation of Fingers McGraw... coming soon!

Little Puppy and the Big Green Monster


Mike Wohnoutka - 2014
    Everyone is either too busy, too lazy, too mean, or too boring. Then Little Puppy spies Big Green Monster reading on a bench. "I will play with him!" he declares. Big Green Monster has no interest in playing games or being friends with Little Puppy. He escapes to the peace and quiet of his bathtub. But when Little Puppy follows him home and takes a scary tumble, Big Green Monster immediately comes to the rescue--and finds that there might just be a place for this tiny dog in his giant heart.With spare text and irresistible illustrations, Mike Wohnoutka tells the high-spirited story of an unlikely friendship that new readers, and their pals of all sizes, will love.

Inside, Outside, Upside Down


Stan Berenstain - 1968
    Papa Bear turns the box upside down, takes it outside, and puts it on a truck. The simple art and rhyming text make this a perfect choice for teaching spatial concepts.

Sleepover Duck!


Carin Bramsen - 2018
    . . and it's in Cat's barn! But a Hooot, Hooot is keeping Duck from getting any sleep. So Duck and Cat set off to search high and low to find out just who is doing all that hooting. Full of your favorite barnyard animals and their memorable sounds, young readers will love this delightfully funny and endearing story.Praise for Carin Bramsen's Duck and Cat books! Sleepover Duck! Cat and Duck are as delightful as ever in this third outing in the series . . . Little readers will feel the warmth of these loving, endearing friends. - Kirkus Reviews Duck's sleepover enthusiasm is infectious. - Publishers WeeklyChildren will enjoy the illustrations that make the animals look soft, fluffy, and expressive. - School Library Journal Just a Duck? Outstanding . . . An endearing story for group or one-on-one sharing. - School Library JournalThe tale is equal in every way to the visual appeal . . . Sweet, tender and delightful. - Kirkus ReviewsA gently funny story of the differences, similarities, and compromises that make for rewarding friendships - Publishers Weekly 2016 Buckeye Book Award nominee! Hey, Duck! A sweet, tender and charming experience to read aloud or together. - Kirkus Reviews. . . should tickle preschoolers. - Publishers Weekly

Bats in the Band


Brian Lies - 2014
    Bat music—plunky banjoes, bat-a-tat drums, improvised instruments, country ballads, and the sweet cries of a bat with the blues. Join this one-of-a-kind music festival as the bats celebrate the rhythm of the night, and the positive power of music. Brian Lies’s newest celebration of bats and their dazzling, dizzying world will lift everyone’s spirits with joyous noise and cheer!

I Face the Wind


Vicki Cobb - 2003
    Follow this book with a young child who loves to play. Bring along balloons. Find a windy place. Together you'll face the wind and see that learning is a breeze. Discover science, and the world will never look the same. Great hands-on activities and irresistible illustrations by Julia Gorton make Science Play a perfect way to learn about science . . . just for the fun of it!

Good Day, Good Night


Margaret Wise Brown - 2017
    To the birds in the skies and the bees in their hives, to everything one by one. And as the sun starts to set, it’s time for the little bunny to say goodnight. Goodnight, kitty. Goodnight, bear. Goodnight, people everywhere.This previously unpublished picture book by beloved children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown uses her signature word pattern from the classic Goodnight Moon that has soothed generations of children to sleep. Paired with Loren Long’s gorgeous illustrations, readers will take comfort in the reassuring world of the little bunny and delight at the attention to detail and hidden surprises on every page.

What There Is Before There Is Anything There: A Scary Story


Liniers - 2007
    After this little boy's parents say good night and turn off the light, strange creatures descend from the black hole where the ceiling used to be. First comes one, then another and then more and more...Written and illustrated by world-famous cartoonist Liniers, this story is hilariously spooky. Destined to become a classic about nighttime fears, it will resonate deeply with young children who are afraid of the dark.

The Haunted Hamburger and Other Ghostly Stories


David LaRochelle - 2011
    And these three stories, told to little ghosts at bedtime, are the scariest kind of ghost stories there are-they're about people! From a ghost who becomes the victim of a baby in need of a diaper to a hamburger that can win a scaring contest just by lifting its bun, these hilariously illustrated silly stories are sure to bring Halloween laughs to even the littlest ghosts.

What a Scare, Jesse Bear


Nancy White Carlstrom - 1999
    He loves carving pumpkins and trying on costumes. But when it comes time for trick-or-treating, Jesse gets scared. With his parents by his side, Jesse soon builds up the courage to put on his scary mask -- and even plays a trick of his own!

Nothing Can Frighten a Bear


Elizabeth Dale - 2016
    The bears set out to make sure there aren’t any monsters but, as they vanish one by one, it looks like Daddy Bear might not be so brave after all!

You Can't Go To School Naked!


Dianne Billstrom - 2008
    Just think about it?could you go down the slide? Steal second base? This little guy?s parents warn him of many dangers he?d face if he went to school without clothes on, and eventually he sees their point. But if he has to wear something, it?s going to be what he chooses (and it?s only slightly better than going naked).Kids will giggle and squirm at the silly scenarios this little guy imagines and cheer his unique solution.