Go Green
Picture Books
Summer 2010
Thank You for Me! by Marion Dane Bauer
Rhythmic text enumerates what various body parts can do, including hands to clap and a body to twirl, then expresses thanks for each of those parts--and for the whole.
Itty Bitty by Cece Bell
Itty Bitty may be a very, very tiny dog, but he finds a way to make a home in the big, big world.
Bridget Fidget and the Most Perfect Pet! by Joe Berger
Bridget has always wanted a pet unicorn named Thunderhooves, so when a box is delivered to her door she is sure that is what is inside.
Martha Doesn't Say Sorry! by Samantha Berger
Young Martha learns that she must apologize for her bad behavior if she wants people to cooperate with her.
Easy as Pie by Cari Best
Jacob watches his favorite television show, "Baking with Chef Monty," and bakes a beautiful peach pie, which he gives to his parents for their anniversary.
Miss Brooks Loves Books (and I Don't) by Barbara Bottner
A first-grade girl who does not like to read stubbornly resists her school librarian's efforts to convince her to love books until she finds one that might change her mind.
Who Wants to be a Poodle: I Don't by Lauren Child
Tired of being a pampered poodle dressed in a little pink poncho, Trixie Twinkle Toes sets off in search of dangerous and daring adventures.
The Little Dump Truck by Margery Cuyler
A happy little dump truck, driven by Hard Hat Pete, hauls stones, rocks, and debris from a construction site to a landfill.
The Perfect Gift by Mary Newell DePalma
Lori the lorikeet wants to give her grandmother a present, but after dropping her beautiful red berry into the river, she and her friends must try to retrieve the berry or find another gift.
I Don't Want a Posh Dog by Emma Dodd
A girl describes in rhyming text the types of dogs she does not want, and finally arrives at a dog that she can call her own.
Stick Man by Julia Donaldson
Stick Man ends up far away from his family tree when he is fetched by a dog, thrown by a child, used as a snowman's arm, and even put on a fire, but finally Santa Claus steps in to make sure that Stick Man and his family have a joyous Christmas.
The Terrible Plop by Ursula Dubosarsky
When a mysterious sound sends the whole forest running away in fear, only the littlest rabbit is courageous enough to discover what really happened.
While the World is Sleeping by Pamela Duncan-Edwards
A sleepy child is flown through the night sky to see foxes hunting, rabbits playing, raccoons scrounging, and other animals that are active while people sleep.
When Stella was Very, Very Small by Marie-Louise Gay
Ever-inquisitive, carrot-top Stella takes a peek at her early days when she couldn't read but, now that she's grown, she can read to her little brother.
My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall
Depicts in rhyming text how love can be many different things, such as eager as a beaver, steady as a yak, or silly as a seal.
Cupcake: a Journey to Special by Charise Mericle Harper
When no one picks him from a plate that includes his fancy siblings, Plain Vanilla Cupcake feels dull, but when he meets Candle, who shares his feelings, the two hatch a plan to become the best duo on a plate.
Smile! by Leigh Hodgkinson
A little girl searches all over the house for the smile that seems to have deserted her.
Goldilicious by Victoria Kann
A little girl and her brother play with her imaginary gold-horned unicorn that can float on water, fly, and turn herself into a fairy princess.
Millie's Marvelous Hat by Satoshi Kitamura
When Millie cannot afford the very expensive hat that she wants to buy, the owner of the shop comes up with an imaginative solution to her problem.
Catie Copley's Great Escape by Deborah Kovacs
Catie Copley, a seeing-eye dog and canine ambassador at Boston's Fairmont Hotel, visits Quebec City.
Otis by Loren Long
When a big new yellow tractor arrives, Otis the friendly little tractor is cast away behind the barn, but when trouble occurs Otis is the only one who can help.
Machines Go toWork by William Low
Illustrations and text on lift-the-flap pages present vehicles and other useful machines at work, including a backhoe, a fire truck, a tug boat, a railroad crossing sign, and a container ship.
Wag! by Patrick McDonnell
Mooch the cat tries to explain what makes Earl's tail wag.
Weezer Changes the World by David McPhail
After an ordinary puppy hood, Weezer develops extraordinary skills that make him a major influence in the world.
Swimming Sal by Carol Molski
As the only dog at Hilltop Farm who has never won an award, Sal, encouraged by her mother's reminder of her Portuguese water dog heritage, decides to perfect her swimming skills by joining the swim team at the YMCA.
We Planted a Tree by Diane Muldrow
Simple text reveals the benefits of planting a single tree, both to those who see it grow and to the world as a whole.
Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library! by Vicki Myron and Bret Witter
When Librarian Vicki Myron finds a young kitten abandoned in the Spencer Library return box, she nurses him back to health, deciding then and there that he will be their library cat, and naming him, appropriately, Dewey Readmore Books.
A Book of Sleep by Il Sung Na
While other animals sleep at night, some quietly and others noisily, some alone and others huddled together, a wide-eyed owl watches.
One by Kathryn Otoshi
A number/color book reminding us that it just takes one to make everyone count.
Bears on Chairs by Shirley Parenteau
Four chairs. Four adorable bears. All is well until Big Brown Bear shows up -- what a stare -- and wants a seat. Can these clever bears put their heads together (among other things) and make space for one more?
The Bicklebys' Bird Bath by Andrea Perry
A cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," describing the antics that occur when a girl with a long leaky hose squirts a flock of curious crows.
Princess and Fairy by Anna Pignataro
Two rabbits travel throughout Fairyland in search of the special things they must bring to the queen's birthday feast. Illustrations contain hidden objects for the reader to find.
Paulie Pastrami Achieves World Peace by James Proimos
Seven-year-old Paulie, an ordinary boy, brings peace to his home and school through small acts of kindness, but needs help to achieve his goal of world peace.
Have You Ever Seen a Sneep? by Tasha Pym
Rhyming text asks the reader if certain unusual--and unpleasant--creatures live nearby.
Comin' Down to Storytime by Rob Reid
Building on the familiar song "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain," Reid's animal version begins, "We'll be comin' down to storytime when we come. Yee ha!" as all the farm animals run excitedly to the barn. It ends with, "We will check out lots of books when we leave, Bye Now!" as the animals exit with a book.
Too Purpley! by Jean Reidy
A young girl rejects many outfits before finding the perfect clothes to wear.
Rose's Garden by Peter H. Reynolds
Rose finds a neglected patch of earth in the middle of a bustling city where she can plant the flower seeds collected from her travels in her magical teapot.
A Very Big Bunny by Marisabina Russo
Amelia is so big that she is always last in line at school and none of the other students will play with her, but a special new classmate teaches her that size is not always the most important thing.
Chicken Dance by Tammi Sauer
Determined to win tickets to an Elvis Poultry concert, hens Marge and Lola enter the Barnyard Talent Show, then, while the ducks who usually win the contest jeer, they test out their abilities.
Little Blue Truck Leads the Way by Alice Schertle
A country truck feels out of place in the speedy, noisy city until he comes to the rescue during a giant traffic jam.
Little Mouse Gets Ready by Jeff Smith
Little Mouse gets dressed to go to the barn with his mother, brothers, and sisters.
I Can be Anything! by Jerry Spinelli
A little boy ponders the many possible jobs in his future, from paper-plane folder and puppy-dog holder to mixing-bowl licker and tin-can kicker.
Wee Little Bunny by Lauren Thompson
A young rabbit enjoys a "busy, dizzy" day of playing in the meadow near his home.
The Elevator Man by Stanley Trachtenberg
When the elevator in a building in the 1950s is modernized, a young resident misses the operator.
Have I Got a Book for You! by Mélanie Watt
Mr. Al Foxword is one persistent salesman! He will do just about anything to sell you this book. Al tries every trick of the trade. But just when you're ready to close the book on him, he comes up with a clever tactic you simply can't refuse!
Woof: a Love Story by Sarah Weeks
Despite a language barrier, a dog and cat fall in love with the help of a buried trombone.
Day is Done by Peter Yarrow
As night falls, animal and human parents everywhere tenderly tuck their children into bed.
Come to the Fairies' Ball by Jane Yolen
All the fairies are excited to be invited to the King's ball, except for one young fairy whose only party dress is in tatters.
One Red Apple by Harriet Ziefert
Follows the life cycle of one red apple: from a fruit growing on a tree to store, to picnic, to seed, to sapling and tree, and finally a new apple.