Corduroy's Easter Party


Don Freeman - 2000
    Based on the character created by Don Freeman.As he and his friends get ready to celebrate Easter with a special party, Corduroy wonders if the Easter Bunny is real.Some material in this book was first published in Corduroy's Easter in 1999 by Viking, a division of Penguin Putnam Inc.

Chicken in Mittens


Adam Lehrhaupt - 2017
    So Zoey the daring chicken and Sam the loyal pig are headed to the North Pole!

Three Grumpy Trucks


Todd Tarpley - 2018
    But then they start to get tired . . . and hot . . . and hungry . . . . They're GRUMPY! When they throw a total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down?Kids (and parents) may just recognize themselves in this entertaining take on getting grouchy, and getting over it. The lighthearted, rhythmic text will have young readers chanting along, and the bright and buoyant illustrations of the trucks' looming meltdown will keep them giggling!

Something's Wrong!: A Bear, a Hare, and Some Underwear


Jory John - 2021
    He ate his breakfast, he watered his plant, he combed his fur...what could it be? Why does he feel so oddly off? So he asks his friend Anders the rabbit what could possibly be wrong. It couldn't have anything to do with the fact that he's wearing underwear...over his fur...could it?

Princess in Training


Tammi Sauer - 2012
    The king and queen are not pleased. What’s a princess to do? Attend the skill-polishing Camp Princess, of course. In the end, it’s a good thing Viola is made of tougher stuff. Who else will save the day when the green dragon comes along? Joe Berger’s zippy illustrations use comic book–style panels and show off ZIP! ZUP! ZOOM! sound effects. This sweet, funny picture book is just the ticket for spunky princess-loving girls who can appreciate a glittery book jacket!

Robert the Rose Horse


Joan Heilbroner - 1962
    in color. An allergy to roses causes this city horse many problems until, one time, his sneezes save the day.

Good Night, Good Knight


Shelley Moore Thomas - 2000
    Roar! Is it a dragon? A great big dragon? He searches the woods and finds a surprise. Three very little dragons are almost ready for bed. But who will read to them, tuck them in, and kiss them good night? Is this a job for the Good Knight? Young readers, like the young dragons, will quickly fall under the Good Knight's spell."Stories of valiant knights slaying fearsome dragons are going to fall sadly flat after one reading of this bewitching tale." (Kirkus Reviews, pointer review)

Stop! Bot!


James Yang - 2019
    "Stop! Bot!" Springing to action, the kind doorman runs up to each floor of the building to try and catch it—along with the help of each floor's resident. But while everything looks normal at first, every floor (and resident) is a little more wacky and unusual than the last! Musicians, baseball players, zoo animals, and finally a very large monkey all play a part—but will they rescue the Bot before it's too late?!

Annie and the Wild Animals


Jan Brett - 1985
    This beautiful picture book by best-selling author-illustrator Jan Brett celebrates a child's love of animals, spring, and life. Something is wrong with Taffy the cat. She's stopped playing with Annie and sleeps all day long. One day, Taffy disappears. Annie is very lonely and tries to make friends with the woodland creatures, but none of them are as soft and friendly as Taffy. When Taffy finally returns, she brings back something unexpected. Jan Brett's distinctive illustration style uses the borders of the pages to foretell the emergence of spring and the birth of kittens.

Otter Loves Halloween


Sam Garton - 2015
    With so much to do, it’s a good thing I’m a Halloween expert!

Pig Has a Plan


Ethan Long - 2012
    

The Greedy Python


Richard Buckley - 1985
    Full-color illustrations.

A Cars Christmas


Melissa Lagonegro - 2009
    Celebrate the holidays with Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally, Doc Hudson, and the rest of the cool Cars characters in this brand-new Step 1 reader.

Elmo Says Achoo!


Sarah Albee - 2000
    But the mysterious wrapped gift has a curious effect--it's making Elmo sneeze! And every time Elmo sneezes, something funny happens. Toddlers will love following along when Elmo's sneezes cause laundry to fall off its line and much more in this Early Step into Reading™ story.

Madeline and Her Dog


John Bemelmans Marciano - 2011
    Madeline's puppy, Genevieve, is a very curious dog! She always has her nose to the ground, looking for tasty treats. In this delightful story, she finds some yummy things to eat - in the trash and along the river! Pee-yew! Madeline must give Genevieve a bath . . . funny moments follow! This easy-to-read book is written in rhyme, and there are full-color illustrations throughout in the same charming style as the original Madeline books.