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Christmas ABC

Nosy Crow · Nosy Crow
Pages: 26
Format: Board book

This fun first alphabet book introduces simple seasonal words to get toddlers excited about Christmas. Bright illustrations feature lots of happy faces and familiar festive details to spot and talk about, providing hours of shared first-word fun!
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Share, Big Bear, Share!

MAUREEN WRIGHT · Two Lions
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Big Bear's forest friends eye his berries hungrily, but he doesn't notice as he digs into his delicious snack. When the old oak tree says, "Share, Big Bear, share," he thinks the tree has said, "Hair, Big Bear, hair!" One comical scene follows another as Big Bear keeps...
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Preschool basic skills : literacy, math, colors & more

Kimbo Educational (Firm) · Kimbo Educational

Memorable, fun, action-rich songs will optimize children's ability to learn foundation skills and help ensure early school success. Neuroscience research has validated that everyone learns better and remembers more when they are moving to a beat. Introducing and reinforcing essential...
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My Many Colored Days

Seuss, Dr. · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 16
Format: Board book

Dr. Seuss's youngest concept book is now available in a sturdy board book for his youngest fans! All of the stunning illustrations and imaginative type designs of Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher are here, as are the intriguing die-cut squares in the cover. A brighter, more playful cover design...
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Buster and the Baby

AMY HEST · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

What could be more endearing than the bond between a baby and a puppy? A sweet and spirited tale from two picture-book masters.In the little red house, a dog ducks under the table. He waits and watches and waits some more as his heart goes thump, thump, thump. And then . . . CHAAA! Out of the shadows...
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My Cat Looks Like My Dad

Thao Lam · Owlkids
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

New from the creator of Wallpaper and Skunk on a String comes a witty and uplifting picture book that will speak to families of all varieties about how family really is what you make it.Minimal text paired with bright paper-collage illustrations create comparisons on each spread in which...
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Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel

Adam Rubin · Dial Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

The hilarious sequel to the smokin' hot New York Times best seller, perfect for story time News alert! It has just been discovered that there are NO MORE TACOS left anywhere in the world. This is a huge problem because, as you know, dragons love tacos. If only there was a way for the dragons...
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The Brother Book

Todd Parr · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Bestselling and beloved creator Todd Parr brings his trademark wit and wisdom to this celebration of all different kinds of brothers!Some brothers are big. Some brothers are little.Some brothers are quiet. Some brothers are a little wild.All brothers are a special part of your family!Following...
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Sadie and the Silver Shoes

Jane Godwin · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When shoes are the only thing you get to pick out yourself, what happens when you lose one of them? A tale of self-expression and friendship, told with humor and charm.With three older brothers to pass along hand-me-downs, Sadie doesn't have much say in choosing her clothes. Her outfits...
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Honey & Leon Take the High Road

Alan Cumming · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Alan Cumming and Grant Shaffer's world-traveling dogs are back...and off to Scotland! When Honey falls in love with a handsome Scottish pup, will Leon be able to protect their dads on his own?Honey and Leon have done a very good job of keeping their dads safe--but now the dads have...
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Honey

David Ezra Stein · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

This sweet companion to David Ezra Stein's award-winning Leaves celebrates the joy of savoring something you love.Bear is ravenous when he wakes up from his winter sleep and has one thing on his mind: honey! Alas, it is too soon for honey, so Bear tries hard to be patient. The world around...
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The Best Mother

Cynthia Surrisi · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print Length

When Maxine wakes up on the wrong side of the bed one morning, she wonders if the problem might be her mother. What if she could try out a new mom who doesn't make her brush her teeth or comb her hair? Enlisting Mom to help her with the search, Maxine interviews various prospects to be her new mother...
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Peekity Boo--What You Can Do!

Heidi Bee Roemer · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A charming preschool picture book that flows through the motions of a toddler's bedtime routine.There are ears to nuzzle. Towel to snuggle. Jammies to slip in.Chair to sit in.This sweet rhyming picture book flows smoothly through the motions of a bedtime routine, starting with an energetic...
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Plankton is Pushy

Jonathan Fenske · Scholastic Press
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

In this funny, underwater picture book, Plankton says hello to Mussel, but Mussel doesn't say anything back. Plankton tries everything to get quiet Mussel to talk. In fact, Plankton gets VERY pushy about it! Will Mussel ever open his mouth? Kids will relate to Plankton's frustration...
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Eraser

ANNA KANG · Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

Eraser is always cleaning up everyone else's mistakes. Except for Ruler and Pencil Sharpener, none of the other school supplies seem to appreciate her. They all love how sharp Pencil is and how Tape and Glue help everyone stick together. Eraser wants to create so that she can shine...
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