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Big Enough for a Bed (Sesame Street)


Apple Jordan - 2002
    Elmo is just too big for his crib! He's finally ready to sleep in a big kid's bed! It may take a little while, but with his favorite snuggly blanket and his teddy bear, David, by his side, soon Elmo feels comfortable in his new bed.

Ben Loves Bear


David McPhail - 2013
    After breakfast, they play hide-and-seek and do tricks to make each other laugh. At night, Ben tells Bear a bedtime story and Bear snuggles with Ben until he falls asleep. The youngest readers will relate to the loving bond between a little boy and his favorite stuffed animal and how this sweet friendship makes each day special, from morning till night. Praise for Ben Loves Bear STARRED REVIEWS "Theirs is a soft, comforting world of cereal and honey breakfasts, hide and seek, and quiet bedtime reading. McPhail’s quiet, pastelhued paintings ensure that readers will be glad to revisit Ben and Bear." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "Already a gifted artist, McPhail proves here that he intrinsically understands what the youngest readers want and need." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "McPhail’s classic watercolor style creates a comfortable and warm atmosphere that will resonate with youngsters." —School Library Journal

Old Hat, New Hat


Stan Berenstain - 1970
    in full color. "Out shopping, the Bears look at frilly and silly hats, bumpy and lumpy ones. Offers slapstick humor and simple concepts of sizes and shape."--School Library Journal.

Red Wagon


Renata Liwska - 2011
    But her mother has other plans for her-and the wagon. Lucy must go to the market and buy vegetables for dinner. Lucy doesn't want to do chores! But she sets off for the market nonetheless, hauling her red wagon with her. Before long, her ordinary trip becomes a high-seas adventure, a ride through outer space, and a day at the circus. As long as she has her red wagon, not even chores can get in the way of Lucy's fun.New York Times bestseller Renata Liwska's most vibrant art ever takes center stage in this imaginative book for the youngest of readers.

Monster Trucks!


Mark Todd - 2003
    Adults will chuckle as they discover not just the descriptive verse about the truck but that each truck has a personality. There is the milk truck, Senor Moo, and the Snow Plow, Mr. Salty, and don’t forget every little one’s favorite, Big Red, the fire truck. Included at the end of the book is a key to the 14 types of trucks with all sorts of interesting features and facts about each truck. Sure to impress old and young readers alike!

The Bunnies Are Not in Their Beds


Marisabina Russo - 2007
    Good night, good night, sleep tight.But wait, what's that noise? Chuga-chuga-chuga. Sounds like the bunnies have left their beds. Mama and Daddy come to their room and lay down the law. No more tracks, no more trains, they say. And all is quiet until . . . zoom, zoom, vroom! Sounds like the bunnies are at it again. Will Mama and Daddy ever get them to sleep? Or will the parents fall asleep first— exhausted? And then what will those mischievous bunnies get into?

Peekaboo Kisses


Barney Saltzberg - 2002
    A perfect gift for babies and toddlers! Peekaboo! What's hiding behind those paws? Why, it's something woolly, something fluffy, something fuzzy, and something squeaky . . . a colorful menagerie of playful animals, each eager to be covered with kisses. With flaps to lift, a squeaker to press, and a peek-at-yourself mirror at the end, this touchable, smoochable book is is loaded with fun, surprises, and, of course, plenty of kisses.

Bulldozer's Big Day


Candace Fleming - 2015
    Bulldozer wheels around asking his truck friends if they know what day it is, but they each only say it's a work day. They go on scooping, sifting, stirring, filling, and lifting, and little Bulldozer grows more and more glum. But when the whistle blows at the end of the busy day, Bulldozer discovers a construction site surprise, especially for him!

Corduroy's Thanksgiving


Lisa McCue - 2006
     Corduroy is hosting Thanksgiving dinner for his friends. They watch a Thanksgiving Day parade, then it's time to eat. But first, Corduroy and his friends each say what they are thankful for. This brightly colored and fun shaped board book is perfect for the youngest fans of Corduroy.

Fuzzy Yellow Ducklings


Matthew Van Fleet - 1995
    This charming introduction to colors, shapes, and animals has been delighting children all over the world for ten years! There is a surprise on every peek-a-boo page, where textured shapes magically turn into colorful creatures perfect for toddler's touching.

Good Night Maine


Adam Gamble - 2006
    Introduces the sights of Maine, through a full day of sightseeing.

Goodnight Digger


Michelle Robinson - 2012
    Goodnight bus and even bigger... Best of all, say goodnight digger!"A little boy says goodnight to all his toys, but who is the favourite? Why, it's Digger of course! With a rhyming text and atmospheric illustrations, Goodnight Digger will help your little darlings go to bed and stay there.Recommended as a BookTrust pick for young children, Goodnight Digger is the first book in Michelle Robinson and Nick East's beloved series. Look out for Goodnight Tractor, Goodnight Pirate, Goodnight Santa, Goodnight Princess and Goodnight Spaceman, too!

Black on White


Tana Hoban - 1993
    It’s never too early to read together!From the eminent photographer and acclaimed book creator Tana Hoban, this bestselling large format board book features bold black-and-white high-contrast images to engage babies and very young children.Tana Hoban’s board books have sold more than a million copies and are beloved by teachers, librarians, parents, and readers. A perfect gift for new parents and babies.Before they are able to clearly see colors, babies respond to the strong contrast between black and white, which makes this the perfect first book for young, developing brains. Experiencing bold black-and-white contrast helps stimulate development in the retina and the optic nerve.About Black on White and White on Black, Publishers Weekly said, “Hoban’s compositions are so supple and her layouts so well balanced that she casts kind of a spell . . . magical.”