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Home in the Rain

BOB GRAHAM · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Waiting out a storm by the highway inspires a name for an unborn baby sister in a tender, exquisitely observed tale from the incomparable Bob Graham.The rain is pouring down in buckets, and Francie and her mom are on their way home from Grandma's. As the little red car pulls into a picnic...
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Bee: A Peek-Through Picture Book

Britta Teckentrup · Doubleday
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Fans of Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book can now fly along with Bee on her very busy day! Through a hole in the book's cover, a bee is buzzing inside a flower. Peek into this bright and lively book and discover the big ways this little insect contributes to the beauty of the environment,...
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Noah's Ark

Susana Gay · WorthyKids-Ideals
Pages: 16
Format: Print book

A fresh take on a classic Bible story that s perfect for very young children With its bold, modern art and simple text of about 100 words, this fresh new take on the story of Noah and his ark is just right for babies and toddlers. Children will learn that God asked Noah to build a big boat;...
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Incredibles 2 Read-Along Storybook and CD

DISNEY BOOK GROUP. · Disney Press
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Relive the action of Incredibles 2 with our best-selling Read-Along Storybook and CD, featuring narration, character voices and sound effects from the hit film!
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Good Night, Mr. Panda

Steve Antony · Scholastic Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

It is time for bed and Mr. Panda reminds his friends Hippopotamus, Skunk, Sheep, and Sloth that they each have forgotten to do something. Skunk has forgotten to take a bath, Hippopotamus needs to brush his teeth, Sloth is too tired to move, and much more. Mr. Panda is there to remind them...
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Tall Tall Tree

Anthony D Fredericks · Dawn Pubns
Pages: 32
Format: School & Library Binding

There's a magical, wild world happening in the tallest of tall trees - a world teeming with life that very few people ever see! Come take a peek at the animals that make their home in a tall, tall redwood tree. Children will love the rhymes and count the critters from one to ten. Look...
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The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions

ANNA LLENAS · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

The international bestseller that helps young children identify emotions and feel more in control, now available in a classic picture book format.One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once!...
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Tessa Takes Wing

RICHARD JACKSON · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In Richard Jackson's and Julie Downing's illustrated whimsical tale, Tessa Takes Wing, baby Tessa knows just what she wants: to play with all her sister's toys. But how will she get to them? Flying, of course...
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A Very Late Story

Marianna Coppo · Flying Eye Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

An offbeat story about adventure and creativity featuring a cast of quirky self aware picture book characters.Have you ever opened a book, only to discover that the characters inside already know they're inside of one? All that's left for them to do now is wait for the story to arrive,...
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Pick a Pumpkin

Patricia Toht · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

The creators of Pick a Pine Tree are back with a joyful, energetic celebration of a Halloween tradition.Pick a pumpkin from the patch. Tall and lean or short and fat. Vivid orange, ghostly white, or speckled green, might be just right.Pairing a wonderfully rhythmic read-aloud text with...
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Bear and Chicken

Jannie Ho · Running Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Humor, a surprise ending, and an unlikely friendship make Bear and Chicken fall into the ranks with Mo Willems and Dev Petty, and the soup recipe at the end will inspire young chefs to get into the kitchen and cook! When Bear finds a chicken frozen in the winter snow, he brings it home...
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Splish, Splash, Ducky!

LUCY COUSINS · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Revel in the rain with a little duckling and friends in a bright adventure from the creator of Maisy that kids will find just ducky.Oh, goody, hooray!It's raining today.When I'm feeling happy.I say quack, quack, quack.Ducky Duckling has so much fun in the rain! Readers will be happy to splish,...
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Max and Bird

Ed Vere · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The companion to the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Max the Brave!When Max meets Bird, Max thinks he'd like to be friends with Bird. He would also like to chase Bird and maybe eat him as a tasty snack. But that's not what friendship is all about...is it?With the same loveable character...
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Counting Dinos

Eric Pinder · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Pinder's playful verse will have readers bouncing along with each dino step as Rodrigo the Ankylosaurus and his prehistoric pals learn about their natural world and count from one to ten. With adorable illustrations and plenty to search for, kids will discover new things on each read-through,...
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Hello School!

Priscilla Burris · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Cozy illustrations make this the perfect introduction to the joy of school.A diverse class of excited youngsters are about to start school and experience all its wonders! Small moments like discovering one's own cubby space and big moments like a first nature walk are all brought to life...
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