A Big Ball of String


Marion Holland - 1958
    After winding a large ball of string, a young boy has fun finding ways of using it.

Froggy's Best Babysitter


Jonathan London - 2009
    Will the new babysitter survive his wellmeant antics until Froggy's parents get home?

What Does an Anteater Eat?


Ross Collins - 2018
    Baffled and with his tummy rumbling, he consults the other animals. But Sloth is too busy, Toucan is clueless, and Crocodile has his own mouth full. Maybe the ants will know—and maybe the answer isn't quite as obvious as you may think! A delightfully silly tale that little ones will return to again and again.

Cork and Fuzz: The Collectors


Dori Chaconas - 2008
    Fuzz is a tall possum who also likes to collect shiny stones. Fuzz tries to collect a “stone” from a duck’s nest and, in turn, the mama duck tries to collect him. Will Cork be able to save his friend? An Easy-to-Read series that critics compare to “the measured dialogue and sweet illogic of Arnold Lobel’s Frog and Toad,”** Cork and Fuzz collect fans with each new adventure.

There's an Alligator under My Bed


Mercer Mayer - 1987
    Full-color illustrations.

Is Your Mama a Llama?


Deborah Guarino - 1989
    Rhyming questions and answers will charm and amuse children. Full-color illustrations.

Please, Baby, Please


Spike Lee - 2002
    Not on your HEAD baby baby baby, please! Vivid illustrations from celebrated artist Kadir Nelson evoke toddlerhood from sandbox to high chair to crib, and families everywhere will delight in sharing these exuberant moments again and again.

The Milkman


Carol Foskett Cordsen - 2005
    The milkman knows his hometown: he knows who needs ice cream for a birthday party, who just broke a leg, and who has a new baby. He even helps return a lost dog that’s hiding along his route. This pitch-perfect, retro read-aloud’s gentle sensibility is ideally matched with beautiful art that powerfully evokes an era of classic illustration.

Harry the Dirty Dog


Gene Zion - 1956
    This childhood favourite is perfect for reading aloud before going to bed or avoiding a bath.

Splat the Cat: Good Night, Sleep Tight


Rob Scotton - 2011
    Splat is really excited about going camping—until his mom tells him she has invited his rival, Spike. Will Spike ruin Splat's trip? Or maybe Splat will learn that his worst enemy isn't so different from him after all…Splat the Cat: Blow, Snow, Blow is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Beginning readers will love this hilarious addition to the Splat series that features the long -i sound.

Amber on the Mountain


Tony Johnston - 1994
    Suddenly, Amber's world is filled with a new magic—and new challenges. But when Anna returns to the city, will Amber be able to keep reading on her own? Heartwarming. -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewTony Johnston's previous books include Grandpa's Song and Yonder (both Dial and Puffin). She lives in San Marino, California.Robert Duncan is a fine artist whose paintings have been exhibited throughout the United States. He lives in Midway, Utah.

I'm Not Reading!


Jonathan Allen
    But then along comes Tiny Chick, who begs Baby Owl to read to him. Before you can say “once upon a time,” they're joined by a crowd: Tiny Chick's brothers and sisters and cousins and friends all want a story, too. Soon Baby Owl is smothered by lots of fluffy chicks. How can he EVER read? Fantastic fun with a favorite character.

Dino Bites!


Algy Craig Hall - 2013
    But when Bite! Snap! Crunch! leads to a buzz, the buzz leads to a hop, and the hop leads to a wriggle, mealtime has surprising and hilarious results. This delightful cumulative story and fun read-aloud will entertain children again and again.

Feast for 10


Cathryn Falwell - 1993
    Lively read-aloud text paired with bright collage illustrations.

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.