Staff Picks for Children & Families

Bear snores on by Karma Wilson

As the other animals of the wood stop by to throw a little party to warm up in Bear's cave, the guests notice that their unexpected host will sleep through it all until he suddenly wakes to discover all the festivities around him.        Grades T - P

Daddies by Lila Prap

A father and son pretend to be a variety of animals, from rhinos to monkeys, as they stomp and swing and roar their way to bed.       Grades T - K

Bunny fun by Sarah Weeks

This fun-loving bunny knows that with a willing cohort, a creative spirit, and a little bit of ingenuity, anything is possible--even on the gloomiest of days. And after the pillow fights and cooking projects and hide-and-seek games and drawing on the bathroom mirrors and zooming and zipping and jumping and running inside, there’s more fun to be had outside. Because when the rain stops, the mud puddles beckon. Splat!      Grades P - K

Animals aboard! by Andrew Fusek Peters

There is a party on the train and all the animals are jumping aboard with their instruments. Follow the pace and rhythm of a locomotive as the party starts off slow and gets wilder and wilder then slows back down to a snooze at bedtime.      Grades P - K

Goodnight, me by Andrew Daddo

With bedtime soon approaching, a young orangutan must begin his special ritual of saying goodnight to all the parts of his body, from his furry head to his tiny toes, that helped him get through another one his fun-filled and adventurous days.      Grades T - P

Biscuit and the little pup by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

An "I Can Read" title. After meeting a shy little pup in the park, Biscuit does his best to make him come out of his shell by offering him his favorite ball, chewy bone, and a warm invite into his cozy hideaway in an attempt for them to become the best of friends.      Grades K - 1

One naked baby : counting to ten and back again by Maggie Smith

A fun-filled counting book where a rambunctious youngster makes certain to enjoy his day to the fullest by splashing in puddles, playing with puppies, rolling around in the grass, and ending up in a bubbly bath before finally settling down for a good night's rest.        Grades T - P

The birthday box : happy birthday to me! by Leslie Patricelli

What’s better than getting a brand-new toy as a birthday gift? Playing with the box it came in! Climb in for a flight across the ocean, a jaunt on a sailing ship, some sledding down a slippery slope, and, of course, a brief stint as a robot. Good thing the toy dog that came inside the box is happy to come along for the ride!       Grades P - K

Llama, llama red pajama by Anna Dewdney

When Mama Llama tucks her in for the night and leaves the room, Baby Llama suddenly starts to get nervous and so bellows, hollers, and screams for her return.      Grades P - K

Can you growl like a bear? by John Butler

From trumpeting like an elephant to howling like a wolf, experience an interactive look at different animals and the noises they make. Simple text invites young children to mimic the animals' sounds in the story. Finally, when all the animals are quiet, the children are invited to imitate their animals friends one last time: Can you gently close your eyes and fall fast asleep?      Grades P - K

Where's my hug?by James Mayhew

Jake doesn’t want to give his mother a hug when he gets to school. All the other kids will think he’s a baby. But when Jake gets home, he finds that his mom has given his hug to his dad, who’s given it to the cat, who’s given it to a witch, and so on . . . Will Jake ever get his hug back?      Grades K - 1

I am invited to a party! by Mo Willems

It helps to have a best friend when you run into trouble. High-spirited Piggie has never been to a party; when she receives her first invitation, neurotic elephant Gerald takes charge of their attire. "I know parties," he claims, but Piggie and young readers may have doubts about that when Gerald insists they dress for "a fancy pool costume party."       Grades P - 2

When Turtle grew feathers : a folktale from the Choctaw nation by Tim Tingle

A Choctaw Native American version of the big race between the turtle and the hare shows that it was not being slow and steady that won turtle the big race, but rather intervention by turkey.        Grades K - 3

Deep in the swamp by Donna M. Bateman

Readers count from one otter pup to ten baby crayfish as they learn about the special relationships of baby and mom mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects that make their home in the Okefenokee Swamp.      Grades P - K

Max learns sign language by Adria F. Klein

A beginning reader in which Max decides to take a class in sign language so that he can talk with his friend, Susan, who cannot hear. Grades K - 2

Digby takes charge by Caroline Jayne Church

After using helicopters, bulldozers, and a megaphone in his attempt to get six disobedient sheep back into their pen and not succeeding, Digby the sheepdog is just about to give up when he learns about an important word from his barnyard friends that gets the job done with great ease. Grades P - 2

Baby Bear, Baby Bear, what do you see?by Bill Martin

Following in the footsteps of “Brown Bear, Brown Bear”, illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way. Grades P - K

When a monster is born by Sean Taylor

When a monster is born, there are two possibilities... each episode in this comical story presents a choice between absurd alternatives ("Either it sits quietly and does its homework . . . or it eats the Principal"), followed by an equally absurd--and frequently unexpected-- outcome ("If it sites quietly, that's that. But if it eats the Principal, there are two possibilities..."). Grades K - 2

Ten naughty little monkeys by Suzanne Williams

From jumping on beds to slipping on banana peels, it's quite hard to tell who is to blame with ten rambunctious monkeys running, climbing, and swinging all over the place. Based on the song Five little monkeys jumping on the bed        Grades P - K

Firefighters! : speeding! spraying! saving! by Patricia Hubbell

Digital art and rhyming text show the equipment and uniforms firefighters use to rush to an emergency scene. By the author of Trains: Steaming! Pulling! Huffing!      Grades P - K

Cock-a-doodle quack! quack! by Ivor Baddiel and Sophie Jubb

Aware that he has the important task of waking everyone up in the morning, the baby rooster is more than happy to oblige if only someone would show him how. So he turns to all the farm animals, including the wise old owl, for guidance in the hopes of learning how to do what he must do. Grades P - 1

Red, red, red by Valeri Gorbachev

Off on a big hurry to see something "red, red, red," Turtle’s friends and neighbors hurry after him to find out what it could be. Turtle passes by an array of people and places to reach his special destination where together they all see just what Turtle was rushing to find. Grades P - K

Wolf! wolf!by John Rocco

When a crafty old wolf finds a peaceful way to satisfy his hunger when he meets up with a young goat herder who cries "wolf!". An alternate version of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," told from the wolf's point of view and set in Asia. Grades K - 2

How do you make a baby smile? by Philemon Sturges

A vast array of friendly animals, along with one very patient big sister, employ all of the best tricks to make their babies smile and giggle! Grades T - 1

Hilda must be dancing by Karma Wilson

Hilda Hippo loves to dance, which disturbs all the other animals. All her jungle friends fail at finding other, quieter activities, but nothing else makes her happy until Water Buffalo suggests swimming and she finds a new way to express her dance creativity. Grades P - K

Whose chick are you? by Nancy Tafuri

Goose, Duck, Hen, Bird, and the little chick, itself, cannot tell to whom the new hatcheling belongs, but its parents know as they proudly admire their new offspring! Grades T - K

Little Bunny Foo Foo by Paul Brett Johnson

Little Bunny Foo Foo is up to his tricky ways again when he causes havoc on every woodland creature from the foxes to the grizzly bears, but an important conversation with the Good Fairy makes Little Bunny Foo Foo want to change his ways and put an end to all the silly pranks. Grades P - 1

Mary wore her red dress, and Henry wore his green sneakers by Merle Peek

Adapted from a Texas folk song, in which Mary, Henry, Ben, Amanda, Ryan, Stacy, and Kenny each wear a different color to Katy's birthday party, progressively adding another color to the story and illustrations. Grades P - K

A Father's Day thank you by Janet Nolan

Harvey the bear searches for the perfect Father's Day present and decides that thanking his dad is the best gift of all. Grades K - 2

Roar : a noisy counting book by Pamela Duncan Edwards

A lion cub's roar frightens away other colorful animals, from one red monkey to eight brown gazelles, that he wants to come play with him--until he encounters nine other lion cubs. Grades P - K

If you see a kitten by John Butler

Illustrations and brief text present appropriate responses to a variety of animals, from pudgy pigs to slithery snakes. Grades T - P

All for pie, pie for all by David Martin

Grandma Cat bakes an apple pie that is heartily enjoyed by her family, who leave just enough pie for the Mouse and Ant families that live nearby to enjoy. All three families help bake another pie to share. Grades P - 1

Senses at the seashore by Shelley Rotner

Vivid full pages pictures depict children sharing the sights, sounds, smells, touches, and tastes of a day at the seashore. Grades T - K

Roar of a snore by Marsha Diane Arnold

Disturbed by a deafening snore, Jack Huffle wakes up the family and farm animals one by one in search of the noisy culprit. Grades P - 1

Bats at the beach by Brian Lies

On a night when the moon can grow no fatter, bats pack their moon-tan lotion, blankets, banjos, and baskets of treats and fly off for some fun where the foamy sea and soft sand meet. Grades P - 2

Go away, big green monster! by Ed Emberley

A scary green monster begins to disappear, piece by piece and page by page, in a die-cut picture book that lets youngsters take control of the monsters in their lives. Grades P - K

Who is your favorite monster, mama? by Barbara Shook Hazen

Being a middle child, Harry Monster never seems to be able to do what his siblings do, and never seems to get enough attention from Mama Monster, but when Harry asks his mother which child is his favorite, his clever mama has just the right answer. Grades K - 1

Toolbox twins by Lola M. Schaefer

With so many things to fix around the house, a young boy is more than willing to help his handy father complete his many tasks during a very productive day. Grades P - K

A frog in the bog by Karma Wilson

A small, starving frog sits on the log in the middle of the bog, growing larger and larger as he counts the many delectable delights around him, from one tick on a stick to three flies buzzing in the skies, until he attracts the attention of an alligator who puts an end to his eating. Grades P - K

Please play safe! : Penguin's guide to playground safety by Margery Cuyler

While spending a rollicking day together at the local playground, Penguin, Lion, Hippo, and Rhino realize the importance of playing safely after a number of accidental bumps, bangs, and bops! Grades P - 1

No more diapers for Ducky! by Bernette Ford and Sam Williams

When Piggy can not come out to play because he is using the potty, Ducky decides it is time for him to learn to use the potty too. Grades P - K

Building with Dad by Carol Nevius

A father takes his young child to watch the construction of the new school, from the bulldozing of earth and mixing of the concrete for the foundation to the hanging of the new sign. Grades P - 2

Time to get up, time to go by David Milgrim

Follow a toddler as he goes about his very busy day of swimming, sliding, playing, bathing, and reading with his doll always by his side. Grades P - K

Invasion of the pig sisters by Lisa Wheeler

As Fitch the wolf and Chip the pig prepare for a fun day of play in the local park, Chip's three little sisters, Honey, Bitsy, and Suey, decide to impose themselves on their adventure--putting poor Chip in a very awkward position! Grades K - 1

Pizza at Sally's by Monica Wellington

With vegetables from her own garden and other fresh ingredients, Sally mixes and bakes hot and bubbly pizzas for her customers to take home or eat in her pizzeria. Grades P - 1

Nobody asked me if I wanted a baby sister by Martha Alexander

Oliver resents the all the attention and praise everyone is giving Bonnie, his newborn sister, so he decides Oliver tries to give her away to several people in the neighborhood. Grades K - 1

Won't you be my hugaroo? by Joanne Ryder

When a fun-filled day at the amusement park comes to an end, a charming collection of animal characters have a difficult time departing as they all embrace, hug, and smooch in an amusing assortment of ways in order to properly say "good-bye" to one another before heading home. Grades P - 1

D.W.'s guide to perfect manners by Marc Brown

Arthur's younger sister D.W. shows how to be "perfect" for a day by demonstrating cleanliness, orderliness, and good manners, in a title that includes a self test on manners. Grades P - 1

Froggy's best Christmas by Jonathan London

Normally, Froggy sleeps right through the Christmas season, yet this year is going to be different. His friend has promised to wake him up just in time for the big celebration, showing Froggy all about the Christmas celebration Grades P - 1

Santa Claus is comin' to town by Steven Kellogg

A classic Christmas song is brought to life as bright illustrations accompany festive text about Santas preparation for a busy Christmas Eve where he will load his sleigh with gifts, fly into the sky with the help of his magical reindeer, and journey around the world to bring his presents to children. Grades P - 2

I love tools! by Philemon Sturges

A young boy and girl set out to build something with their family in the backyard. Everyone gets involved in the process and soon all the tools from the garage, including clamps, saws, screwdrivers, and hammers, are put out for use in order to get their special job done! Grades P - K

Clink, clank, clunk! by Miriam Aroner

Rabbit, driving his purple convertible to town, picks up Mole, Squirrel, Porcupine, Possum, Beaver, Crow, Skunk, Fox, and Cow. Each new rider causes something else to break on Rabbit’s car., until the hunk-o-junk comes to a screeching halt. All hop out and push it uphill until it is able to roll down the other side to town. Grades P - K

Cha-cha chimps by Julia Durango

A group of monkeys sneaks out of the house to dance at the local watering hole with their animal friends, including a hokey-pokey hippo and a jitterbugging lion. Mama Chimp finds out and leads them straight back home to their beds! Grades P - 1

Hansel and Diesel by David Gordon

When they venture out to the local junkyard to get fuel, Hansel and Diesel make sure to leave a trail of nuts and bolts along the way, but after the snow falls, their trail is covered, and the Wicked Winch makes an appearance, the sibling trucks know they will need to rely on one another to make a smart plan that will get them safely back home. Grades P - 1

Happy bees by Arthur Yorinks

A precocious group of bees loves to wreak havoc at picnics, in the backyard, and around the beehive--especially when bears come to steal honey--in a vibrant picture book that is accompanied by a CD of ten silly songs about bees. Grades P - 1

A dark and noisy night : a silly thriller with Peggy the pig by Lisa Thiesing

Seeing things at the window and hearing creaks on the staircase, Peggy the pig is quite frightened when she hears a knock at the door--only to discover that it's her trick-or-treating friends playing a practical joke! – Easy Reader Grades K - 1

Yes, please! : No, thank you! by Valerie Wheeler

Presents questions of whether an activity is fun or not, and illustrates characters doing that activity and answering either "Yes, please!" or "No, thank you!" as appropriate. Grades P - 2

Halloween night by Elizabeth Hatch

On a dark Halloween night, a little mouse is transformed as an assortment of visitors, including a costumed child, a slick black cat, and a swooping owl, do their part to make the night a magical event for their tiny friend! Grades P - K

Brand-new pencils, brand-new books by Diane deGroat

Gilbert's excitement over starting first grade turns to worry that the teacher will be mean, the work too hard, and his classmates too unfriendly, but throughout the day there are pleasant surprises that show school to be a joy. Grades K - 1

D.W.'s guide to preschool by Marc Brown

Arthur's mischievous little sister, D.W., presents an entertaining guidebook, telling all about what it is like to be in preschool, including essential information about such topics as bathroom breaks, storing things in a cubbie, and sharing at play time. Grades P - K

There are monsters everywhere by Mercer Mayer

Sick and tired of being frightened by all the monsters who lurk in and around his home, a little boy decides to take matters into his own hands by learning karate and giving his unwelcome guests a taste of their own medicine. Grades K - 2

Firefighters to the rescue! by Kersten Hamilton

With the lights flashing and the sirens blaring, firefighters race through town on their fully-equipped truck to reach the scene and make their next big rescue, in a colorfully illustrated picture book about a day-in-the-life of fire fighting heroes. Grades P - 1

Froggy rides a bike by Jonathan London

Froggy is so excited about learning to ride a bike. After dreaming of riding and going bicycle shopping, Froggy gets encouragement from his friends and family while learning how to ride his shiny new bike. Grades K - 2

How do dinosaurs eat their food? by Jane Yolen

Following in the footsteps of How to Dinosaurs say goodnight, we see how a dinosaur eats, with no rude noises and while sitting very still. Grades P - 1

Swim, Little Wombat, swim! by Charles Fuge

Little Wombat makes a new friend, Platypus--who waddles when he walks, has a funny fuzzy face, and can swim just like a fish--shows Little Wombat how to swim. Grades P - K

White : seeing white all around us by Michael Dahl

Text and photographs describe common things that are white, including teeth, polar bears, and baseballs Grades P - K

Because your daddy loves you by Andrew Clements

Even the worst problems, such as a dripping ice-cream cone or a lost shoe, is no match for one very talented and ingenious father who, despite any and all issues that come, always does just the perfect thing to make matters right for the little girl he loves. Grades P - K

Father's Day by Anne Rockwell

With Father’s Day just around the corner, Mrs. Madoff’s students begin to tell their favorite tales and create their own unique presents for the big picnic where one student named Jessica will get the surprise of her life from a very special visitor! Grades P - 1

Amanda Pig and the really hot day by Jean Van Leeuwen

When the summer heat becomes too unbearable for little Amanda, she has to find a clever plan to cool quickly down. Grades 1 - 2

Mommy, carry me please! by Jane Cabrera

Tucking their small ones into cozy pouches, looping them around their necks, even plopping them on top of their feet, mothers of the animal world are celebrated in a warm, high-spirited fashion that shows the special bonds between mothers and their babies. Grades P - K

Cool Cars by Tony Mitton

From the author of Dazzling Diggers and Flashing Fire Engines races out with a rhyming text and illustrations describing different kinds of cars, including fast cars, police cars, taxis, and convertibles. Grades P - K

Firebears : the rescue team by Rhonda Gowler Greene

Always ready to fight fires, the Firebears of Fire Station Number Eight slide down poles, rescue cats, and save people from burning houses. Grades P - 1

This is the van that Dad cleaned by Lisa Campbell Ernst

A cumulative rhyme similar to "The house that Jack built", the van starts its day nice and clean, but as dad and the 3 kids do their errands, the mess steadily gets worse, until dad finally notices and they work together to clean it up. Grades P - 1

Ten in the den by John Butler

Similar to the “Ten in the Bed” nursery rhyme, nine animals roll over and out of the den as Little Mouse keeps calling "Roll Over, Roll Over". Mouse ends up lonesome and rolls out of the den to be with the others. Grades P - K

When the library lights go out by Megan McDonald

After the Librarian goes home, the puppets come out to play and explore. Rabbit and lion have an adventure exploring and trying to find where hermit crab has ended up. Grades K - 2

Good morning, Digger by Anne Rockwell

Readers discover the 5 construction trucks, starting with digger, who help trasform an empy lot into a new community center. Grades P - K

Even firefighters hug their momsby Christine Kole MacLean

An imaginative boy and his younger sister pretend to be many different people : firefighter, policeman, construction worker, etc. They are always to busy to give mom a hug, so her refrain is always "even firefighters hug their moms" (or police, helicopter pilots, emt's, garbage men, etc). Grades K - 3

Mother, Mother, I want another by Maria Polushkin Robbins

Baby mouse is supposed to be going to bed, but keeps saying "Mother, mother, I want another" So his mother tries to find what he wants by getting other mothers to help lullaby baby mouse to bed, when all he really wanted was another good night kiss.. Grades P - 1

I ain't gonna paint no more! by Karen Beaumont

“I ain't gonna paint no more” sings the baby as he paints. The more he paints, the more he sings, the more he paints - himself, the room, and everything else around him. Wonderful illustrations complement the fast paced action.. Grades K - 1

Three little rigs by David Gordon

Three little rigs look for help when the big, bad wrecking ball comes to destroy their garages. This variation of the “Three Little Pigs”, using modern trucks and equipment instead of pigs and wolves, will be asked for time and again. . Grades K - 3

Punk Farm by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

A different take on “Old McDonald". At the end of the day, while Farmer Joe gets ready for bed, his animals tune their instruments to perform in a big concert as a rock band called Punk Farm. After Farmer Joe goes to bed, the barn gets busy. Cow sets up her drums. Pig plugs in his amp. Goat tunes his bass. Chicken sets up her keyboards. And Sheep checks the microphone. They are Punk Farm and tonight they're ready to ROCK! Grades K - 3

We've all got bellybuttons! by David Martin

Various animals invite the reader to experience what their different body parts can do, including their tickly belly buttons. Grades T - K

The giant hug by Sandra Horning

A young pig decides to send a hug to his grandmother, so he mails a letter with the postman, along with giving the postman a giant hug. This hug passes from postal person to postal person until reaching grandma on the other side of the country. Grades K - 2

Sitting down to eat by Bill Harley

In this cumulative story, a young boy agrees to share his snack with an ever-growing group of animals, each saying "if you have room enough for …., then you have room enough for me". Grades P - K

The Noisy Farm : lots of animal noises to enjoy by Marni McGee

A farm is noisy place to be, as young listeners will enjoy hearing and repeating the sounds as they follow the farmer throughout his day. Grades T - K

She'll be Comin' 'round the Mountain by Philemon Sturges

New words to this traditional folk song describe a camper-driving, "hootin'" and "shoutin'" guest and the party that will begin when she arrives. The animal people in this mountain town are eagerly anticipating their guest and what she is bringing them. Grades P - 2

Hot potato : mealtime rhymes selected by Neil Philip

A uniquely illustrated collection of poems, many written by famous poets, focus on the topic of food and mealtimes. Illustrator Claire Henley helps turn these short food poems written by such poets as Lewis Carroll, Douglas Florian, A.A. Milne, and Edward Lear into classics the readers will always remember. Grades K - 4

Wild about books by Judy Sierra

The Bookmobile Librarian shows up at the zoo, after making a wrong turn, and begins a well received storytime. The animals love the books, learn to read for themselves, and even write their own books which end up in the library they build at the zoo. Grades K - 2

The mixed-up chameleon by Eric Carle

A bored chameleon is not happy with his plain, boring self after visiting a zoo, so he wishes to be like all the animals he saw, ending up as a weird mixed up animal unable to do anything at all with all of these parts added on. Grades P - 2

Me baby, you baby by Ashley Wolff

Two babies have a great time going to the zoo. Their day is depicted visually and verbally by what they are doing, always saying things like "Me baby, you baby, visit the zoo, baby.” Grades T - K

Bed hogs by Kelly S. DiPucchio

Little Runt is unhappy trying to sleep in the middle of his family of 6 sleeping hogs. So, one by one, he pushes each one out of the way. But he becomes lonely and calls them all back. Grades P - 2

How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight? by Varsha Bajaj

When animal and human parents lovingly ask their offspring how many kisses each wants at bedtime, the answers start at the number one and end at a million. Grades T - K

I Love My Mommy by Sebastien Braun

Various attentive animal mothers engage in acts of love & kindness with their little ones. Grades T - K

Where Wild Babies Sleep by Ann Purmell

A variety of wild animals and their babies are depicted in their night time sleeping environments. Grades T - K

ABC : a child's first alphabet book by Alison Jay

An ABC book with very few words per page, the mentioned item dominates each illustrations. Upper and lower case letters are provided, along with pictures of other things that start with the letter, and a hint of what comes next. Grades P - K

Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What do you see? by Bill Martin Jr.

The creators of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? address the important topic of animal conservation. A Bald Eagle soars, a Spider Monkey swings, a Macaroni Penguin struts, and a Red Wolf sneaks through the large, colorful pages. Grades P - K

Big Brown Bear's Up and Down Day by David McPhail

Bear wakes up to see his slipper walking away on top of a rat, who wants to use it for a bed. As bear goes through his day, the rat tries several ways to part Bear and his slipper, until bear searches in a box of old stuff for his baseball and finds a old slipper which he gives to rat. Grades P - 1

Busy, Busy Mouse by Virginia Kroll

Side by side depictions of a mouse and the family he lives with. The mouse rests during the day while the family is very busy, but when they go to sleep he is the one who is busy. Grades P - K

Achoo! Bang! Crash ! : the noisy alphabet by Ross MacDonald

Sounds and noises which illustrate each of the letters of the alphabet. Grades P - K

Sleep Tight Little Mouse by Mary Morgan

At bedtime, Little Mouse dreams about what it would be like to sleep with different animals, until his mother tells him what that would really entail, realizing that the best place for him to be is at home with his mother. grades P-K

Dinosaurumpus by Tony Mitton

A rhyming tale with Triceratops, Brontosaurus, and even Tyrannosaurus gathering at the swamp to dance in a big rumpus party. Grades T-1

The Ravenous Beast by Niamh Sharkley

Various creatures from a mouse to a whale describe all the things they can eat, but the Ravenous Beast proves to be the hungriest of all. Grades T-2

Whose Mouse Are You? By Robert Kraus

What happened to mouse's family? They are all gone, but mouse goes and rescues them in order to have his family back. Preschool

One-Dog Canoe by Mary Casanova

A girl and her dog set out in their canoe one morning, only to be joined by a series of animals, both large and small wanting to join them in the canoe, with disastrous results. Preschool to Kindergarten

Clarabella's Teeth by An Vrombaut

Clarabella the crocodile cannot play with her friends because she is busy brushing her teeth--and crocodiles have lots of teeth! Preschool to Kindergarten

The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman by Darcy Pattison

Uncle Ray can't make it out to California to see his niece, so he sends his wooden compatriot, Oliver K. Woodman, hitchhiking from Arkansas to California instead (with a note and asking people to please send notes back about where "Oliver" has ended up. Kindergarten to Second Grade

The Loudest Roar by Thomas Taylor

Clovis, a small tiger with a loud roar, disturbs the peace and calm of the jungle until the day that the other animals put their heads and voices together. Toddler to Preschool

Bath Time by Eileen Spinelli

It's bath time, so penguin loads the tub up with all the needed toys, until the tub won't fit her. Preschool to Kindergarten

I Kissed the Baby by Mary Murphy,

Various animals tell how they saw, fed, sang to, tickled, and kissed the new duckling. Infant/Toddler

We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen & Helen Oxenbury

A family of brave bear hunters go through grass, a river, mud, and other obstacles before the inevitable encounter with the bear forces a headlong retreat. Also available in Spanish. Preschool and Kindergarten

Tumble Me Tumbily by Karen Baicker

Rhyming text presents the play, food, animal friends, and sleepy end of a toddler's day. Toddlers

Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann

The children at Napville Elementary School always ignore Officer Buckle's safety tips, until a police dog named Gloria accompanies him when he gives his safety speeches. Grades 1-3