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Antoinette Portis · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

This is my favorite cloud. . .because it's the one I am watching.This is my favorite tree. . .because it's the one where I'm swinging.This is my favorite tooth. . .because it's the one that is missing.Follow a little girl as she takes you on a tour through all of her favorite things,...
 
 
Goodnight, Numbers

Danica McKellar · Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

For fans of bedtime stories with a twist comes a math picture book by Danica McKellar - which sneaks in secret counting concepts on each page to help make your child smarter! This deceptively simple bedtime book gives your child the building blocks for math success. As children say goodnight...
 
 
Ready, Set, Build!

Meg Fleming · little bee books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Grab your hard hat and get ready for a day of construction fun with a busy builder and his friend!Grab your hard hat, tie your boots. Pack your lunch. Ready? Scoot! Sketch a dream. Post a chart. Hatch the plan before you start. Get ready for a day full of construction fun! Children...
 
 
Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten

Candice F Ransom · Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Kindergarten has never been funnier with the launch of this new, strong-willed girl character, in the style of Ladybug Girl, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and Bread and Jam for Frances. Amanda Panda has BIG ideas for her first day of school. But when things don't go according to plan,...
 
 
The Littlest Family's Big Day

Emily Winfield Martin · Random House
Pages: 36
Format: Print book

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wonderful Things You Will Be, meet Emily Winfield Martin's little forest family and the adventures they have on one very big day.Who is only under 5 inches tall and has just moved to the woods? The cutest and littlest bear family you have...
 
 
Dojo Surprise

Chris Tougas · Owlkids Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

The six little ninjas of Dojo Daycare and Dojo Daytrip are back for a third adventure - this time, planning a surprise birthday party for their master. Stealthy as ever, the ninja girls and ninja boys tiptoe around without a noise (or so they think) as they prepare for the celebration....
 
 
Who Broke the Teapot?!

Bill Slavin · Tundra Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Mom is very angry. Her very favorite teapot is broken, and no one is 'fessing up. Was it Dad, sitting in his underwear reading the paper? Was it Cat, who was all tangled up in a ball of yarn? Was it Baby perched in his highchair? Or is there a surprising twist to this mystery that teaches...
 
 
The Blue Hour

Isabelle Simler · Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pages: 42
Format: Print book

A lovely and tranquil celebration of natureThe sun has set, the day has ended, but the night hasn't quite arrived yet. This magical twilight is known as the blue hour. Everything in nature - sky, water, flowers, birds, foxes - comes together in a symphony of blue to celebrate the merging...
 
 
A Letter to My Teacher

Deborah Hopkinson · Schwartz & Wade Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

This funny, touching picture book -the perfect gift for a child to give to his/her own teacher- celebrates the difference a good teacher can make. Written as a thank-you note to a special teacher from the student who never forgot her, this moving story makes a great read-aloud and a perfect...
 
 
The Catawampus Cat

Jason Carter Eaton · Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A tilted tale about a cat who sees the world from an unusual point of view, written by the hilarious Jason Carter Eaton (How to Train a Train) and illustrated by the equally humorous Gus Gordon (Herman and Rosie) . catawampus (cat-a-wam-pus) n. 1. Diagonal or at an angle. 2. Askew,...
 
 
This Beautiful Day

RICHARD JACKSON · Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In the tradition of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, acclaimed author Richard Jackson and award-winning illustrator Suzy Lee prove you can chase away any grey and gloomy day with just the right attitude, and a little bit of color.Why spend a rainy day inside? As three children embrace a grey...
 
 
Go Sleep in Your Own Bed

Candace Fleming · Schwartz & Wade
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From bestselling, award-winning author Fleming and beloved illustrator of the Maple books Nichols comes a giggle-inducing read-aloud starring a cast of comically grumpy barnyard animals. Sure to become a bedtime favorite. This funny and irresistible picture book feels like a classic...
 
 
Say Zoop!

HERVE TULLET · Chronicle Books
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

Make some noise! Shout "OH!" Whisper "oh!" Say "Zoop"? Yes! "Zoop!" "Zoop!" "Zoop!" The newest book from Hervé Tullet magically responds with bursts of color and moving shapes, empowering children by letting their imaginations...
 
 
If My Love Were a Fire Truck: A Daddy's Love Song

Luke Reynolds · Doubleday
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A father's love for his son goes zoom, swoosh, vroom, boom! in this energetic, adventurous, and action-packed tribute to fathers and sons. Great for Father's Day or any day with Dad. The bond between a father and his son is as powerful as a rocket ship blasting into space, a giant whale...
 
 
Out!

Arree Chung · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

After a long day, everyone is ready to settle down -- except the baby. When Jo Jo, the family dog, checks on him, she discovers this baby wants OUT.Escaping his crib, he sets off on a nighttime romp, leaving a trail of domestic destruction in his wake. It's up to Jo Jo to keep the baby...
 
 
Chicken in School

ADAM LEHRHAUPT · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Join Zoey the chicken for a tour of her unusual classroom in this celebration of creativity, friendship, and tasty snacks. When Zoey decides to turn the barn into a school and become a teacher, everyone in the barnyard learns that the best part of school is using your imagination. From...
 
 
Stay: A Girl, a Dog, a Bucket List

Kate Klise · Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Eli the dog has been with Astrid since her parents brought her home from the hospital as a baby. Now Astrid is getting older, and so is Eli. Before he slows down too much, Astrid wants to make fun memories with him. So she makes a bucket list for Eli, which includes experiences such as eating...
 
 
Duck, Duck, Dinosaur and the Noise at Night

Kallie George · Harpercollins
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Feather, Flap, and Spike are spending their first night in their very own nest. They tell stories and snuggle up to get a good night's sleep, until . . . GRRORE! What's that scary-sounding noise? Young readers will find both humor and comfort in this cozy bedtime story, perfect for anybody...
 
 
Mama Lion Wins the Race

Jon J Muth · Scholastic Press
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover

Start your engines: The race is on! And Mama Lion and Tigey are off -- with their cool goggles and snazzy sports car! Racing teams gather from far and wide for this madcap race. But who will take home the big trophy? Will it be the playful Flying Pandinis? The mischievous Knitted Monkey...
 
 
Good Night Owl

Greg Pizzoli · Disney Hyperion
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Owl is ready for bed. But as soon as he settles in, he hears a strange noise. He'll never get to sleep unless he can figure out what's going on He looks everywhere-in his cupboard, underneath the floorboards-even in his walls. But while he's busy tearing his house apart, he doesn't notice...