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Henry Finds His Word

Lindsay Ward · Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

New moms and their babies will love watching Henry say his first wordBaby Henry is under a lot of pressure to say his first word. His parents are all excited about what it will be, but Henry doesn't see what the big deal is. He says things all the time like "bbbghsh" and "boop,"...
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Don't Tell!

Tom Booth · Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Once again Tom Booth, author of Don't Blink!, breaks the fourth wall to delight and entice readers young and old in this sweet and funny, experiential picture book. How did you find this book? Don't you know this book is a secret book?Readers will delight in being asked how they found this...
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Little red riding hood

Trixie Belle; Melissa Caruso-Scott; Oliver Lake · Henry Holt and Company
Format: Book

Discover the magic of Little Red Riding Hood in this petite edition of the classic fairytale, created especially for little readers with just a handful of words and bright, enchanting illustrations.
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Smile," Says Little Crocodile

Jane Belk Moncure · Child's World
Pages: 31
Format: Book

A smiling crocodile explains how he keeps his smile nice by maintaining good health, exercising, visiting the dentist, eating carefully, and practicing good dental hygiene.
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DK Readers L1: All About Bats

Dk. · Dk Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Fly through the spectacular, nocturnal world of bats with All About Bats. From leathery wings to echolocation, this nonfiction reader is an exciting look at these creatures of the night, and includes fantastic photography that will amaze kids as they read.Perfect for 3-5 year olds learning...
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Move-Along Nursery Rhymes

Laura Huliska-Beith · C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Move to the rhythms of Jack and Jill, Little Boy Blue, and Little Miss Muffet with your little one. Then have some fun together by counting flowers and animals in the stories, moving like the characters, and more.
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How Many Baby Animals?

Guido van Genechten · Clavis
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

All the mommies in this book are about to have babies. But how many little ones will they bring into this world? A sweet and funny book in rhyme about baby animals, with split pages. For children ages 2 and up.
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Honk, Honk! Baa, Baa!

Petr Horacek · Candlewick; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

What do the animals say? Celebrated author-illustrator Petr Horácek explores the question in a colorful novelty board book for babies. "Heehaw," says the donkey! "Meow," says the cat! Babies are invited to turn the sturdy pages and learn the many sounds that animals...
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Mission: New Baby

Susan Hood · Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Greetings, Special Agent! Youve accepted the mission youre going to be a big sibling! This is your super-secret guide to training your familys newest recruit. There will be lots to do, like leading physical training teaching your sibling to walk and sharing intel reading together, but we know...
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Colors

Virginie Graire · Little Bee Books
Pages: 12
Format: Hardcover

In this highly stylized, graphic novelty book, die-cut pages complete one another to form different plants and animals.Introduce little ones to colors with this unique, die-cut novelty board book. The die-cuts form different shapes and animals as you turn the page, creating an interactive...
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7 Ate 9

Tara Lazar · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

6 has a problem. Everyone knows that 7 is always after him. Word on the street is that 7 ate 9. If that's true, 6's days are numbered. Lucky for him, Private I is on the case. But the facts just don't add up. It's odd.Will Private I put two and two together and solve the problem . . . or is 6 next...
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A Line Can Be . . .

Laura Ljungkvist · POW!
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

From much-lauded artist Laura Ljungkvist, whose Follow the Line series earned praise for its clean, Scandinavian style and ingenious premise, comes a playful board book perfect for the toddler and pre-K set, and sure to please parents who are fans of modern design. Starting on the front...
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The Surprise Prize

Anita Yasuda · Stone Arch Books
Pages: 31
Format: Library Binding

Sara spends months collecting. box tops from her favorite cereal so she can order the surprise prize. She has lots of ideas of what it could be but soon finds out the prize really is a surprise!
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Big and Little: Things That Go

Rebecca Bondor · Scholastic; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

These board books are bursting with the enthusiasm of a toddler exploring the world for the first time. Engaging text and adorable artwork and photos introduce toddlers to familiar first experiences in these playful die-cut board books. Die-cut tabs make the books easy for toddlers to hold...
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