Picture Books 2011
Mr. Putney's Quacking Dog by Jon Agee
A hilarious book of animal riddles featuring a quacking dog and an octopus with cold feet.
Itsy Mitsy Runs Away by Elanna Allen
No one likes bedtime, and Itsy Mitsy has had quite enough. So
tonight’s the night she’s running away to the perfect place where there
are no more bedtimes ever (not even one). But running away isn't as
easy as it seems.
The Very Fairy Princess by Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton
Despite her scabby knees and dirty fingernails, Geraldine knows that
she is a princess inside and shows it through her behavior at home and
in school.
Over at the Castle by Boni Ashburn
In this variation on the folk song "Over the Meadow," the occupants
of a medieval castle spend their day spinning, cleaning, cooking, and
dancing, until they receive a special surprise from their dragon
neighbors.
LMNO Peas by Keith Baker
Busy little peas introduce their favorite occupations, from astronaut to zoologist.
Bears! Bears! Bears! by Bob Barner
This nonfiction picture book showcases all eight fascinating bear
species, from favorites like pandas and polar bears to lesser known
species like sloth bears and spectacled bears.
Shoe-la-la! by Karen Beaumont
Four girls go in search of the perfect pair of party shoes.
A Bedtime for Bear by Bonny Becker
A small but effervescent overnight guest tries the patience of a curmudgeonly bear who needs absolute quiet to fall asleep.
Your Mommy Was Just Like You by Kelly Bennett
A grandmother describes to her granddaughter how her mother was just
like her as a child, playing peek-a-boo, getting sent to time out, and
collecting crazy things.
Martha Doesn't Share! by Samantha Berger
This hilarious follow-up to "Martha Doesn't Say Sorry!" shows that
Martha still has a lot to learn--including the concept of sharing.
Calvin Can't Fly by Jennifer Berne
A young starling chooses to read books when his cousins are learning
to fly, and the knowledge he acquires comes in handy when a hurricane
threatens the flock's migration.
Flora's Very Windy Day by Jeanne Birdsall
When a big wind blows her annoying little brother away, Flora decides
to save him despite the many tempting offers she gets for him from,
among others, a cloud, an eagle, the man in the moon, and the wind
itself.
A Pig Parade is a Terrible Idea by Michael Ian Black
Explains precisely why, although it may sound like a good idea,
gathering hundreds of pigs to march in a parade through one's hometown
is inadvisable.
A Paddling of Ducks: Animals in Groups from A to Z by Marjorie Blain
Featuring groups of animals from an army of ants to a herd of zebras,
this book takes young children on a wildly imaginative tour through a
zany animal kingdom.
Back to Bed, Ed! by Sebastien Braun
Ed the mouse will not sleep in his own bed, until eventually his
exasperated and tired parents find a way to keep him from joining them
in the middle of the night.
The Ugly Duckling by Sebastien Braun
An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.
Dirtball Pete by Eileen Brennan
No matter how hard he tries, Dirtball Pete is always a mess, and even
after his mother scrubs him clean for a school recital to show others
what a beautiful and special boy he is, he seems destined to live up to
his name.
Gumption by Elise Broach
When Peter goes on an African adventure with his beloved Uncle Nigel,
who hopes to spot a rare gorilla, the oblivious Nigel urges Peter on
by telling him to have gumption, while Peter keeps his eyes open and
uses his ingenuity.
The Fathers are Coming Home by Margaret Wise Brown
As nighttime falls all types of fathers--fish, rabbits, snails, pigs,
and a boy's father--make their way home to their families.
Me and You by Anthony Browne
An urban retelling of the classic Goldilocks and the Three Bears story, told from the baby bear's perspective.
My Father is Taller than a Tree by Joseph Bruchac
Describes, in rhyming text and illustrations, the many different ways fathers and sons interact with one another.
Snowmen all Year by Caralyn Buehner
A child dreams of a non-melting snowman friend who joins him for all
of the year's events. They ride a roller coaster together, dive into a
swimming pool in the summer, watch the Fourth of July fireworks, and
trick-or-treat on Halloween.
Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten by Toni Buzzeo
Even though there are rules to follow, a little girl who loves adventure has an exciting first day of kindergarten.
Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush by Jane Cabrera
A version of the well-known song featuring animals going to school, learning, going home, and getting ready for bed.
The Boy and the Moon by James Christopher Carroll
A boy and his animal friends go out at night to play, but when Moon gets stuck in a tree, the boy undertakes a daring rescue.
Puss in Boots retold by John Cech
A clever cat helps his poor master win fame, fortune, and the hand of a beautiful princess.
Don't Slam the Door! by Dori Chaconas
A cumulative, rhyming tale of a slamming door which wakes a cat,
setting into motion an absurd chain of events and resulting in chaos.
One Pup's Up by Marsha Wilson Chall
Rhyming text counts off ten puppies as they awaken one by one, chase
and bounce around the house, eat kibble and get washed, then fall back
to sleep.
Ella Sarah Gets Dressed by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Despite the advice of others in her family, Ella Sarah persists in
wearing the striking and unusual outfit of her own choosing.
Job Site by Nathan Clement
The boss of a construction site gives instructions to his workers,
and they carry them out with a bulldozer, an excavator, a loader, a
dump truck, a compactor, a mixer, and a crane, until the job is done.
The Handiest Things in the World by Andrew Clements
Celebrates in verse, accompanied by photographs, the many things hands can do.
I'm the Best by Lucy Cousins
When Dog's constant boasting makes his friends sad, they find a way to teach him what it means to be a good friend.
Dancing Feet! by Lindsey Craig
Easy-to-read, rhyming text depicts different animals dancing.
Faces of the Moon by Bob Crelin
Describes the moon's phases as it orbits the Earth every twenty-nine
days using rhyming text and cut-outs that illustrate each phase.
Sky-High Guy by Nina Crews
Jack likes to play with his "friend" Guy without the interference of
his little brother Gus, but when Guy gets stuck in a tree, Gus is the
perfect companion to help Jack rescue him.
Bullies Never Win by Margery Cuyler
First-grader Jessica worries about everything Brenda the bully might
tease her about, until the day she has had enough and discovers a new
way to deal with Brenda.
Bella and Stella come home by Anika Denise
A little girl tries to reassure her favorite doll when they move to a new, and very different, home.
Hattie the Bad by Jane Devlin
A little girl tries to be good but soon discovers that being bad is ever so much more fun.
One True Bear by Ted Dewan
A brave teddy bear puts his fur on the line when he goes to live with a boy who has a long history of destroying his toys.
I Don't Want a Cool Cat! by Emma Dodd
In her search to find the ultimate kitty companion, one little girl
discovers that a perfect pet is hard to find. Along the way, she meets a
zany mix of cats with a range of personalities, but none of them seem
quite right for her. Will she ever find a feline friend to call her
very own?
Meow Said the Cow by Emma Dodd
It's a noisy morning in the barnyard: roosters crowing, cows mooing,
mice squeaking! And the farmer's cat has had enough. With a flick of
his tail, the cat casts a spell and the barnyard is turned upside-down
If You're a Monster and You Know It by Rebecca Emberley & Ed Emberley
Monsters sing their own version of this popular song that encourages
everyone to express their happiness through voice and movement.
Red Hen by Rebecca Emberley & Ed Emberley
The firehouse-red hen finds a cake recipe but she can't, of course,
find anyone to help her make it. The animals may not be helpful, but
they are lively, jumping all over the page. The three-tiered cake the
red hen ends up decorating is a sight to behold, but she doesn't behold
it for long before setting her beak to work.
Who Loves the Little Lamb? by Lezlie Evans
Rhyming text reveals that, although baby animals are not always
perfect, their mothers love them and help them through difficult
moments.
Olivia Goes to Venice by Ian Falconer
On a family vacation in Venice, Olivia indulges in gelato, rides in a gondola, and finds the perfect souvenir.
One More Acorn by Don Freeman and Roy Freeman
Earl the Squirrel searches for acorns he has stashed away in the parks of Washington, D.C., as winter approaches.
Jump! by Scott Fischer
From bugs and frogs to alligators and whales, frightened animals always move out of the way of a larger opponent.
Willoughby & the Moon by Greg Foley
When Willoughby Smith discovers a snail sitting atop the moon in his
closet one night, the two help each other overcome their fears.
Read to Tiger by S.J. Fore
A little boy who wants to read his book keeps being distracted by a
tiger who is busy chomping on gum, growling, and practicing karate
kicks.
The Boss Baby by Marla Frazee
From the moment he arrives, it is obvious that the new baby is boss
and he gets whatever he wants, from drinks made-to-order around the
clock to his executive gym.
Yip! Snap! Yap! by Charles Fuge
Double-page spreads with bright backgrounds show various canines doing what they do best.
Instructions by Neil Gaiman
Go on a journey to unknown, but strangely familiar, lands and then travel home again.
Tap Tap Bang Bang by Emma Garcia
A lively introduction to tools and the sounds that they make. Each
one, such as a saw, chisel, and drill, has its own distinctive sound
("cree craw," "chippety chip," "zzz") that children will enjoy
repeating. They all work together to make a bright, cherry-red go-kart
that will "go, go, go."
No Ghost Under My Bed by Guido van Genechten
When a little penguin named Jake becomes afraid of strange noises in
his room at night, he calls his father to check out the situation, and
when everything from the curtain to the wardrobe and toy box has been
checked, Jake feels comforted that all of the ghosts are gone and
prepares to sleep
A Book by Mordicai Gerstein
"Once in a book by Mordecai Gerstein ... there lived a family of
characters." This is the tale of one little girl's search for her own
story.
I Spy with My Little Eye by Edward Gibbs
Peeking through the pages, children will be able to spot a different
colored animal every time, and guess what it is using a simple, factual
clue. Bold illustrations and die-cut holes will absorb young readers
as they learn about colors and animal names.
Dog in Boots by Greg Gormley
After reading "Puss in Boots," an adventurous dog sets out to find the perfect pair of shoes to suit his every need.
Dogs by Emily Gravett
Big dogs, small dogs, stripy dogs, spotty dogs. There are so many
different kinds of dogs. How can anyone pick one type of dog to love
the most?
Ant and Grasshopper by Luli Gray
All summer long, Ant carries out the very serious business of
gathering food for the winter, while carefree Grasshopper sings the
days away, but Grasshopper ends up in trouble when a dreadful winter
storm arrives
Daddy is a Cozy Hug by Rhonda Gowler Greene
A child celebrates all of the wonderful things a father can be
throughout the year, from a wiggling fish in summer to a warm blanket
in winter.
No Trouble at All by Sally Grindley
Grandfather Bear thinks his cubs are so wonderful, he cannot imagine them being naughty.
Marley and the Kittens by John Grogan
Marley spots two motherless kittens by the side of the road and his
family gladly adopts them, but as he tries to copy the cute behavior of
the little felines, the large puppy causes more and more trouble.
Drum City by Thea Guidone
A young boy begins banging on pots and pans in his front yard,
enticing other children to join him, and before long the entire city is
feeling the beat.
Perfect Square by Michael Hall
A perfect square that is perfectly happy is torn into pieces, punched
with holes, crumpled, and otherwise changed but finds in each
transformation that it can be something new, and just as happy
Pink Me Up by Charise Mericle Harper
When Mama is too sick to go to the Pink Girls Pink-nic with Violet,
Daddy offers to take her place but, first, he needs to "pink-up" his
clothes.
Mother Goose Picture Puzzles adapted and illustrated by Will Hillenbrand
Nursery rhymes are presented in the form of rebuses.
Spring is Here by Will Hillenbrand
Excited that spring has finally arrived, Mole
tries--unsuccessfully--to wake up Bear, but then he comes up with the
perfect plan.
How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad Hills
A little yellow bird teaches Rocket the dog how to read by first
introducing him to the "wondrous, mighty, gorgeous alphabet."
Pigs to the Rescue by John Himmelman
All week long the pigs help out around the farm in unexpected ways.
The Humblebee Hunter by Deborah Hopkinson
On a beautiful day, some of Charles Darwin's many children help him
study humblebees (bumblebees) in the garden at their home in the
English countryside.
Brontorina by James Howe
Despite her size and not having the proper footwear, a determined dinosaur pursues her dream of becoming a ballerina
The Princess Says Goodnight by Naomi Howland
Rhyming text presents what a princess might do between leaving the ball and saying goodnight.
How to Clean Your Room in 10 Easy Steps by Jennifer Huget
A young girl provides unique advice on how to tidy a bedroom.
Don't Want to Go! by Shirley Hughes
Lily's mother is sick and her father must go to work, but she does
not want to stay with a babysitter, even if it means playing with cute
baby Sam, sweet little dog Ringo, and fun big brother Jack.
The Weaver by Thacher Hurd
High above the world, a weaver spins thread from such things as
clouds, dyes it with colors from the sky and grass, and weaves a cloth
filled with the emotions she sees throughout the day to make a blanket
of dreams.
Say Hello! by Rachel Isadora
A little girl greets people in her neighborhood in many different languages.
Bedtime in the Forest by Kazuo Iwamura
When the squirrel children come across a family of owls sleeping in
the daytime, they decide to sneak out after bedtime to play with the
owl children.
Sleepover at Gramma's House by Barbara Joosse
A little girl and her grandmother have a rollicking good time during a sleepover.
The Village Garage by G. Brian Karas
Throughout the seasons the workers at the Village Garage are busy taking care of the town and its residents.
Stalling by Alan Katz
An energetic young boy has many things to do before he is ready to go to bed.
Goodnight, Little Monster by Helen Ketteman
Rhyming text describes a mother guiding her young monster through
bedtime preparations, such as howling at the moon, snacking on worm
juice and beetle bread, and choosing a bedtime story.
Honk Honk! Beep Beep! by Daniel Kirk
When a father and son set out early one morning for a cross-country
drive in their jeep, they see all sorts of vehicles and pick up diverse
passengers along the way.
Pajama Pirates by Andrew Kramer
At first sight of the moon, the pajama pirates know just what to do: put on their pj's and let the treasure hunt begin!
Moon Child by Nadia Krilanovich
A child imagines being able to touch and whisper to the moon.
Tell Me the Day Backwards by Albert Lamb
As he gets into bed, Timmy Bear asks his mother to play a game with
him in which they remember everything he did during the day, but in
reverse order.
The Great Monster Hunt by Norbert Landa
When Duck hears a noise under her bed and runs to fetch help, each
animal that hears about it imagines a more dangerous beast in Duck's
room.
Bridget's Beret by Tom Lichtenheld
When Bridget loses the beret that provides her with artistic
inspiration like other great artists, she thinks she will never be able
to draw again.
Bats at the Ballgame by Brian Lies
Two teams of bats play an exciting nighttime baseball game.
Immi's Gift by Karin Littlewood
Day after day in the frozen north, a young Inuit girl catches
brightly-colored objects while ice fishing and uses them to decorate
her igloo, until the ice begins to melt and she drops in a gift of her
own before leaving for the season.
Nini Lost and Found by Anita Lobel
Nini Cat enjoys her outdoor adventure until she ventures too far and cannot find her way home.
Thumbelina by Sylvia Long
A girl no bigger than a thumb is stolen by a toad and subsequently
has many adventures and makes many animal friends, before finding the
perfect mate in a warm and beautiful southern land.
Mama, is it Summer Yet? by Nikki McClure
As spring slowly turns to summer, a little boy builds a fort and plants a garden in impatient anticipation.
Waiting Out the Storm by JoAnn Early Macken
A mother reassures her child about the wind, lightning, and thunder when a storm passes through.
Spork by Kyo Maclear
Spork, whose mom is a spoon and his dad is a fork, tries to fit in
with the other utensils, but finds that he is never chosen at mealtimes
and seems destined to spend his life in the drawer.
I'm Big! by Kate and Jim McMullan
A young Sauropod encounters friends and foes while searching for his pack, who left while he was oversleeping.
Moon Dreams by Ruth Martin
Luna, who loves to look at the moon, wonders where it goes during the day.
Bear in the Air by Susan Meyers
When a teddy bear is lost by the child who loves him, the bear begins an adventurous journey to get back home again.
Happy 100th Day! by Susan Milord
Graham Elmore hates school, but as the year progresses toward the day
that is both his birthday and the hundredth day of school, Graham's
reading improves, and so does his outlook.
Subway Ride by Heather Lynn Miller
Five young travelers take a fantastical journey around the world's
subway stations, including London to Stockholm to Moscow to New York.
The story includes interesting information about each of the ten metro
systems in the book: London, Cairo, Mexico City, Moscow, Stockholm,
Tokyo, New York, Washington DC, Chicago and Atlanta.
One of Us by Peggy Moss
Roberta is welcomed by different groups on her first day at a new
school, only to be told she does not fit in with them for some reason,
but by the next day, members of each group have begun to see that they
do not have to be alike in every way
The Very Best Pumpkin by Mark Kimball Moulton
While Peter carefully tends a special pumpkin on his grandparents' farm, quiet Meg watches from her new home next door.
Ready to Dream by Donna Jo Napoli and Elena Furrow
While drawing pictures of the animals she sees on her trip to
Australia, a young girl named Ally meets Pauline, an aborigine woman
and fellow artist, from whom Ally learns that art is not always created
with just paper and paints, and that mistakes are actually happy
accidents.
Soccer Hour by Carol Nevius
Pictures and rhyming text describe the drills and scrimmages of a team at soccer practice.
Just Like Mama by Lesléa Newman
A young girl enumerates all the things that her mother does in
inimitable fashion, from scooping her up in a hug in the morning to
tucking her in at night.
Miss Tutu's Star by Lesléa Newman
Young Selena, who would rather twirl than walk, begins to study
ballet and, after years of practice and a great deal of encouragement
from Miss Tutu, finally makes her stage debut.
Because I am Your Daddy by Sherry North
In illustrations and verse, lists some of the many ways a father,
whether pilot or baseball player, could show his love for his child.
Otis & Sydney and the Best Birthday Ever by Laura Numeroff
Otis plans a surprise party for his best friend, Sydney, and although
he has put the wrong date on the invitations and no one else comes,
the two still have a wonderful time together.
Do Not Build a Frankenstein! by Neil Numberman
A boy warns his new neighbors of the trouble that comes with building
a monster, including having to move to a different town in hopes of
escaping his creation.
Animal Crackers Fly the Coop by Kevin O'Malley
In this humorous take-off of "The Bremen Town Musicians," four
animals that aspire to make it big as comedians leave their owners and
seek their fortunes.
The Princess and Her Panther by Wendy Orr
A brave princess and a panther who tries to be brave cross the desert
together and settle into a red silk tent, in which they listen to
"leaf-snakes," an "owl-witch," and other frightening creatures until
the princess frightens them away.
Hogg, Hogg & Hog by Margie Palatini
Three pigs achieve success in the big city by making oinking the
ultimate in fashion, but their fresh, new idea captures the attention
of some friends from back on the farm
Who Will Plant a Tree? by Jerry Pallotta
A squirrel buries an acorn. A dolphin pushes a coconut into an ocean
current. A camel chewing a date spits out the seed. What do they all
have in common? Each one, in its own way, has helped to plant a tree.
Magnus Maximus, a Marvelous Measurer by Kathleen T. Pelley
As the town's official measurer, Magnus Maximus is consumed with
measuring and counting everything and everyone, missing out on life's
simple pleasures, until one day when he breaks his glasses.
A Mountain of Mittens by Lynn Plourde
Molly's parents try various methods to help her remember her mittens but nothing seems to work.
Piggies in the Pumpkin Patch by Mary Peterson and Jennifer Rofé
Pigs have a wonderful time playing in the pumpkin patch and other
spots on the farm, encountering other animals along the way.
All the Things I Love About You by LeUyen Pham
A sweet and funny book about all the things a mother loves about her child.
Three Little Kittens by Jerry Pinkney
Presents the classic tale of three youngsters who are careless with
their mittens, but who turn out to be good little kittens after all.
I am the Dog by Daniel Pinkwater
Jacob trades places for the day with his dog Max and discovers the
joys of chasing balls, eating kibble, and getting scratched behind the
ears.
The Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Polacco
Inspired by a teacher who believes each of them is a genius, a class
of special-needs students invents something that could convince the
whole school they are justifiably proud to be "Junkyard Wonders."
A Pirate's Guide to First Grade by James Preller
A young pirate and his crew embark on a grand adventure when they board the bus for the first day of first grade.
The Sandwich Swap by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah with Kelly DiPucchio
Best friends Lily and Salma disagree over their preferred foods, but
after trading sandwiches to see how they taste, the girls change their
minds.
Little Black Crow by Chris Raschka
A boy thinks about the life of a little black crow that he sees,
wondering where it goes in the snow, where it sleeps, and whether or
not it worries like he does.
The Bear who Shared by Catherine Rayner
Norris the bear has been waiting patiently for the last ripe fruit to
fall from the tree, and when it does he decides to share it with his
two new friends
Wanted, the Perfect Pet by Fiona Roberton
A boy who desperately wants a pet dog ends up with a duck instead.
Tiny Little Fly by Michael Rosen
With a tramp and a roll and a swat, Great Big Elephant, Great Big
Hippo, and Great Big Tiger try to capture Tiny Little Fly as he teases
each one in turn.
I Want My Light On! / A Little Princess Story by Tony Ross
A little princess wants her light to stay on when she goes to bed,
not because she is afraid of the dark, but because she is afraid of
ghosts.
The Trucker by Barbara Samuels
A boy who loves trucks is disappointed when he receives a cat named
Lola instead of a toy fire truck, but Lola proves to be a "trucker"
after all.
Just One Bite by Lola Schaefer
Life-sized introduction to what animals eat, how they eat it, and how
much they eat in a single bite is full of compelling facts and images.
Cat & Mouse by Ian Schoenherr
A cat and a mouse play together nicely--and not so nicely--to the
nursery rhymes, "Hickory, Dickory, Dock" and "Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo."
Looking Closely Along the Shore by Frank Serafini
See what looks like a bird's beak revealed as a gooseneck barnacle,
blades of grass as a blue mussel, and many more surprises when you look
closely along the shore.
Oh, Daddy! by Bob Shea
A young hippopotamus shows his father the right way to do things,
such as getting dressed, watering the flowers, and especially giving
big hugs.
Tell the Truth, B.B. Wolf by Judy Sierra
When Big Bad Wolf, who now lives at the Villain Villa Retirement
Residence, is invited to tell his story at the library, he faces the
truth about what he did to the three little pigs and decides to make
amends.
Foxy and Egg by Alex T. Smith
Foxy DuBois is delighted when Egg rolls up to her door, and she
invites him in to enjoy dinner, games, and a place to sleep, even as
she makes plans for a special breakfast.
Born Yesterday by James Solheim
A baby who plans to grow up to be a writer records thoughts and events in a private journal.
Baseball from A to Z by Michael P. Spradlin
Learning about baseball has never been so much fun! From a pitching
Ace to a strike Zone, this energetic alphabet book covers all the bases
of America's favorite pastime. Lively, action-packed illustrations
will take readers right into the stands to root, root, root for the
home team.
A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead
Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, always made time to visit his good
friends: the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros, and
the owl. But one day--'Ah-choo!'--he woke with the sniffles and the
sneezes. Though he didn't make it into the zoo that day, he did receive
some unexpected guests.
Cars Galore by Peter Stein
Cars of all shapes, colors, and sizes--including an igloo ice-fueled
polar car and an eco-friendly car that runs on air--are presented in
illustrations and rhyme.
Fleabag by Helen Stephens
A stray dog and a lonely boy become fast friends at a neighborhood
park, but everything changes when the boy's family decides to move
away.
The Little Red Pen by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens
When a little red pen accidentally falls into the waste basket while
trying to correct papers all by herself, the other classroom supplies
must cooperate to rescue her.
How about a Kiss for Me? by Todd Tarpley
A baby tries to kiss things, from a dog and a frog to a mop and a
jellyfish, before deciding that parents are the best recipients of
kisses.
Firehouse! by Mark Teague.
Edward and his cousin Judy come for a visit to the firehouse and learn how everything works, with some unexpected results.
Crow by Leo Timmers
Crow is very different from the other birds around him, and is more
often than not made fun of by them. So Crow devises a plan to fit in by
painting his black feathers multicolored in order to look more like
the other birds, but the plan backfires and he ends up scaring everyone
away.
The Last Train by Gordon Titcomb
Song lyrics about the bygone era of the mighty iron horse are paired
with detailed paintings that pay tribute to life around a little
railroad station.
A Flock of Shoes by Sarah Tsiang
Abby loves her pink and brown sandals with the lime green trim. She
wears them everywhere until one day while swinging high, the sandals
flip off Abby's feet and fly away with the birds migrating south for
the winter. All winter long even though Abby grows to love her warm and
comfy boots, she wonders what her sandals might be up to, and where
her boots will go when the weather grows warmer
Follow Me by Tricia Tusa
A girl travels through an imaginative world of colors by way of a swing.
The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood
From the quiet of being the first one awake in the morning to "sweet
dreams quiet" when the last light is turned off, simple text explores
the many kinds of quiet that can exist during the day.
Sitting Duck by Jackie Urbanovic
Max the duck volunteers to babysit for puppy Anabel, unaware of all the mischief a puppy can get into.
The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen
When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor
animals are left on their own to swim the chilly waters. Staggering
onto a nearby island, they soon win over the wary townspeople with
their kind, courageous ways. So well do the critters blend in that when
the greedy circus owner returns to claim them, villagers of all
species conspire to outsmart the bloated blowhard.
How to Raise a Dinosaur by Natasha Wing
Young readers can lift-the-flaps and find out what it would be like to have a dinosaur as a pet.
Lyle Walks the Dogs: a counting book by Bernard Waber
Count the dogs as Lyle the crocodile's dog walking business grows.
Balancing Act by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Two mice have fun playing on a teeter-totter, but as more and larger
friends join them, it becomes increasingly difficult to stay balanced.
10 Things I Can Do to Help My World by Melanie Walsh
Fun and easy eco-tips.
Chester's Masterpiece by Mélanie Watt
Chester's finally ready to write his own masterpiece -- he just needs
to get pesky writer-illustrator Mélanie Watt out of the way. Chester's
solo attempts at storytelling are messy, to say the least, but he's
determined to go it alone. But where's his story going?
Dino-Baseball by Lisa Wheeler
Meat-eating dinosaurs face plant-eating dinosaurs in a baseball game.
Art and Max by David Wiesner
Max wants to be an artist like Arthur, but his first attempt at using
a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various
media, with unexpected consequences.
Knuffle Bunny Free by Mo Willems
While traveling with her family to Holland to visit her grandparents, Trixie once again loses her beloved Knuffle Bunny.
A Beach Tail by Karen Lynn Williams
When his father tells him not to leave the lion he is drawing on the
beach, a little boy starts making a very, very long tail--and a trail
to follow back.
Air Show! by Treat Williams
A young girl flies to her first airshow with her father, a pilot, at the controls.
The Cow Loves Cookies by Karma Wilson
While all the other animals on the farm enjoy eating their regular
food, the cow chooses to eat the one thing that she loves best.
Mama, Why? by Karma Wilson
A sleepy polar bear cub asks his mother questions about the night sky as he gets ready to go to sleep.
Here Comes the Garbage Barge! by Jonah Winter
In the spring of 1987, the town of Islip, New York, with no place for
its 3,168 tons of garbage, loads it on a barge that sets out on a
162-day journey along the East Coast, around the Gulf of Mexico, down
to Belize, and back again, in search of a place willing to accept and
dispose of its very smelly cargo.
Piggy Pie Po by Audrey Wood
Who is Piggy Pie Po? In these three small and playful stories, he's
sure to become every child's most unforgettable new friend.
When I Grow Up by Al Yankovic
An exuberant eight-year-old details for his teacher and classmates
the astonishing variety of inventive careers he is thinking of pursuing
when he grows up.
Dog Loves Books by Louise Yates
Dog loves books so much that he decides to open a book store.
My Father Knows the Names of Things by Jane Yolen
Rhyming text depicts a father sharing with his child such things as
seven words that all mean blue and the name of every kind of cloud.
Not all Princesses Dress in Pink by Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple Yolen
Rhyming text affirms that girls can pursue their many interests, from
playing sports to planting flowers in the dirt, without giving up
their tiaras.
The Mud Fairy by Amy Young
Emmalina the fairy describes how, after many efforts, she finally earned her wings.
Baby Shower by Jane Breskin Zalben
Zoe's desire for a pet, along with her participation in her aunt's
baby shower, causes her to have dreams about showers of pets falling
from the sky.