Betty Goes Bananas by Steve Antony Toddler
Betty the gorilla gets very upset when she is unable to peel her banana, and every effort Mr. Toucan makes to help her only seems to make things worse.
Blocks by Irene Dickson Toddler
Ruby has red blocks. Benji has blue blocks. But what happens when they won’t share?
Freight Train by Donald Crews Toddler
Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.
Crash! Boom! by Robie Harris Toddler
Build, balance, count – question, estimate, measure – predict, crash, and build again with Elephant and a bucket full of blocks. Follow along as Elephant goes through the ups and downs of creating something new and finally celebrates the job of pride and success.
Early Bird by Toni Yuly Toddler
Early Bird wakes up before the sun. She is hungry. What will she have for breakfast?
Night Owl by Yuly, Toni Toddler
A baby owl flies through the night, listening carefully to different sounds as he tries to find Mommy Owl.
10 Little Fish by Audrey Wood Toddler
Ten little fish swim through the ocean, each finding a different reason to leave until only one remains.
Lola at the Library by Anna Mcquin Toddler
Every Tuesday Lola and her mother visit their local library to return and check out books, attend story readings, and share a special treat.
Groovy Joe Ice Cream and Dinosaurs by Eric Litwin Toddler/Preschool
Groovy Joe is a fun-loving dog with a tub full of ice cream–which he shares with his unexpected dinosaur guests.
Pete the Cat and his 4 Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin Toddler/Preschool
Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off, one by one, he still finds a reason to sing.
Pete the Cat I Love my White Shoes by Eric Litwin Toddler/Preschool
Pete the Cat gets into colorful adventures while out walking in his new white shoes.
Trashy Town by Andrea Zimmerman Toddler/Preschool
Little by little, can by can, Mr. Gillie, the trash man, cleans up his town.
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen Toddler/Preschool
Brave bear hunters go through grass, a river, mud, and other obstacles before the inevitable encounter with the bear forces a headlong retreat.
Where is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox Toddler/Preschool
A story about many different sheep, and one that seems to be missing.
Two Little Monkeys by Mem Fox Toddler/Preschool
A rhyming tale about two little monkeys who are hiding from a leopard.
Get Out of My Bath by Britta Teckentrup Toddler/Preschool
Ellie the elephant’s relaxing bath is disrupted by splashing friends, prompting her to suck up all of the water into her trunk until everyone else leaves.
Digger Dog by William Bee Toddler/Preschool
Digger Dog loves to dig up bones – the bigger the better. But for the biggest bone in the world, what will Digger Dog need? The biggest digger in the world, of course! All through the story, the diggers get bigger, the hole gets deeper and there is the most fantastic fold-out surprise at the end!
Found by Salina Yoon Toddler/Preschool
Upon finding a toy rabbit in the forest, Bear tries his very best to return it to its home but by the time its owner appears, Bear has become attached to Bunny.
Grumpy Bird by Jeremy Tankard Toddler/Preschool
Feeling too grumpy to fly, Bird begins to walk and finds that his mood changes as other animals join him.
How Do Dinosaurs…. Series by Jane Yolen Toddler/Preschool
Told in rhyming text young dinosaurs learn to read, but only after many mishaps, like chewing their books and throwing them at the cat–but eventually they learn to respect their books, and treat them properly.
Owl Babies by Martin Waddell Toddler/Preschool
Three owl babies whose mother has gone out in the night try to stay calm while she is gone.
Penguin and Pumpkin by Salina Yoon Toddler/Preschool
Curious about what fall is like in places that are not always white, Penguin and his friends fly to a pumpkin farm and bring back a surprise for Penguin’s brother, Pumpkin, who couldn’t come with them.
Waiting by Kevin Henkes Toddler/Preschool
Five friends sit happily on a windowsill, waiting for something amazing to happen. The owl is waiting for the moon. The pig is waiting for the rain. The bear is waiting for the wind. The puppy is waiting for the snow. And the rabbit is just looking out the window because he likes to wait! What will happen? Will patience win in the end? Or someday will the friends stop waiting and do something unexpected?
Not a Box by Antoinette Portis Preschool/Toddler
To an imaginative bunny, a box is not always just a box.
Bunnies by Kevan Atteberry Preschool/Toddler
A monster searches everywhere to find the things he loves: bunnies
Clap Your Hands by Lorinda Cauley
Preschool/Toddler
Rhyming text instructs the listener to find something yellow, roar like a lion, give a kiss, tell a secret, spin in a circle, and perform other playful activities along with the human and animal characters pictured.
Leonardo and the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems
Preschool/Toddler
Leonardo is truly a terrible monster-terrible at being a monster that is. No matter how hard he tries, he can’t seem to frighten anyone. Determined to succeed, Leonardo sets himself to training and research. Finally, he finds a nervous little boy, and scares the tuna salad out of him! But scaring people isn’t quite as satisfying as he thought it would be. Leonardo realizes that he might be a terrible, awful monster-but he could be a really good friend.
Little Red Fort by Brenda Maier Preschool & Up
In this adaptation of the Little Red Hen fable, Ruby wants to build a fort, but her three brothers refuse to help, so when the fort is finished Ruby will not let them join her–until the boys come up with a few embellishments for the fort, like a mailbox, a garden, and a fresh coat of paint.
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems Preschool & Up
Wilbur, a naked mole rat who likes to wear clothes, is forced to go before the wise community elder, who surprises the other naked mole rats with his pronouncement.
Eat Pete by Michael Rex Preschool & Up
When a hungry monster appears outside Pete’s window, it is not for a play date, but soon the two are racing toy cars, playing pirate, and more.
After the Fall by Dan Santat Ages 4-8
When a hungry monster appears outside Pete’s window, it is not for a play date, but soon the two are racing toy cars, playing pirate, and more.
Because Amelia Smiled by Ezra David Stein Ages 4-8
A little girl’s smile as she skips down the street in New York inspires a neighbor to send cookies to her grandson in Mexico, and the goodwill soon spreads around the world.
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes Ages 4-8
Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it. She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. “I’m named after my grandmother,” said Victoria. “You’re named after a flower.” Chrysanthemum wilted. Life at school didn’t improve. In fact, it got worse. Then the students were introduced to their music teacher, Mrs. Twinkle. Mrs. Delphinium Twinkle. And suddenly, Chrysanthemum blossomed.
Edwina the Dinosaur who didn’t know she was Extinct by Mo Willems Ages 4-8
Everyone in town loves Edwina the dinosaur except one little boy who is determined to prove to everyone, including Edwina, that dinosaurs are extinct.
Hattie and Hudson by Chris Van Dusen Ages 4-8
It’s a summer day so beautiful and peaceful that Hattie, paddling in her canoe in the middle of a lake, can’t help but sing. In the deep water below, a creature is lurking. He’s huge and green, with a long, long neck and he rarely leaves his lair. But on this day, he hears something sweet and inviting. He hears a song. What happens when the creature rises to the surface is nothing short of magical. Can a young girl and an enormous lake monster become friends? Together, can they save the beast from the frightened townspeople, who can’t see beyond the creature’s massive size?
If I Built a House by Chris Van Dusen Ages 4-8
Imaginative Jack describes the kind of house he would build–one with a racetrack, a flying room, and a gigantic slide.
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pena Ages 4-8
A young boy, CJ, rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.
Moo by David LaRochelle Toddler-Age 8
When Cow gets her hooves on the farmer’s car, she takes it for a wild ride through the country.
My Lucky Birthday by Keiko Kasza Ages 4-8
A surprising twist occurs on Alligator Al’s birthday when a tasty-looking piglet knocks on Al’s door.
Nobody Likes a Goblin by Ben Hatke Ages 4-8
When Goblin’s best friend, Skeleton, is stolen along with everything in the dungeon they share, Goblin ignores all warnings and sets out to save him.
Penguin Problems by Jory John Ages 4-8
A penguin whines about the uncontrollable problems in his life.
The Bad Seed by Jory John Ages 4-8
The bad seed changes his mind about being bad and decides that he wants to be happy.
The Book with No Pictures by BJ Novak Ages 4-8
In this book with no pictures, the reader has to say every silly word, no matter what
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt Ages 4-8
When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them.
The Dot by Peter Reynolds Ages 4-8
Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher’s encouragement leads her to change her mind.
The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors by Drew Daywalt Ages 4-8
You’ve played the game. Now read the legend of how it all began…Long ago, in an ancient and distant realm called the Kingdom of Backyard, there lived a warrior named ROCK. Meanwhile in the Empire of Mom’s Home Office, a second great warrior sought the glory of battle. And his name was PAPER. At the same time, in the Kitchen Realm, in the tiny village of Junk Drawer, lived a third warrior. They called her SCISSORS. These three were the strongest, smartest, and fastest in all the land. Time and again they beat the most fearsome opponents they could find: an apricot, a computer printer–even frozen, breaded, dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets! But when the warriors finally meet each other, the most epic round of battles begins…and never ends. That is why, to this day, children around the world honor these worthy adversaries by playing ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS!
The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires Ages 4-8
A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. But making the most magnificent thing turns out to be harder than she thinks.
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan Higgins Ages 4-8
When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are.
Zog and the Flying Doctors by Julia Donaldson Ages 4-8
Zog the dragon, Princess Pearl, and Sir Gadabout form a team of flying doctors, treating the kingdoms subjects; but Pearl’s uncle, the king, disapproves, and locks her in the castle–until he becomes ill and discovers that only Pearl and her companions can cure him.