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Duncan the Story Dragon

Amanda Driscoll · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

A charming story about the joys of reading that is perfect for fans of Dog Loves Books and Stellaluna.Duncan the Dragon loves to read. When he reads a story, his imagination catches fire! Unfortunately . . . so does his book. Fire breath is great for roasting marshmallows, but it's not so great...
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What's Your Favorite Animal?

Eric Carle · Henry Holt & Company
Pages: 30
Format: Hardcover

Everybody has a favorite animal. Some like little white dogs or big black cats or hoppy brown bunnies best. Others prefer squishy snails or tall giraffes or sleek black panthers. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 14 children's book artists share their favorite...
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Giraffes can't dance : number rumba counting book

Giles Andreae · Cartwheel Books
Pages: 12
Format: Print book

The bestselling animals from GIRAFFES CAN'T DANCE are back and ready to count to the beat in this brand-new numbers book with large tabs The dancing--and counting--never stops with lovable Gerald the giraffe and all his high-stepping friends Everyone's favorite animals from GIRAFFES...
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Wreck-It Ralph: One Sweet Race

Elle D. Risco · Disney Press
Format: Print book

Explore the charming video-game world of Sugar Rush, from Disney Animation Studio's latest film, Wreck-It-Ralph. This jacketed picture book features an original story about the film's spunky heroine, Vanellope von Schweetz, as well as illustrations by one of the artists who worked...
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Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad

Jacky Davis · Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

The Bug Squad is back in a story about playing together, problem solving, and saying youre sorry in this hardcover picture book from the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series.  This book was a Jumpstart Read for the Record Book.  The Bug Squad Bumblebee Boy, Dragonfly Girl,...
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Romeo & Juliet: A BabyLit Counting Primer

Jennifer Adams · Gibbs Smith
Format: Board book

Get swept away by Little Master Shakespeare’s tale of two star-crossed lovers in Romeo & Juliet: A BabyLit Counting Primer. Count friends, kisses, love letters, and roses in this charming retelling of Shakespeare’s famous story of young love. Since parting from such a lovely...
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Baby 123

Deborah Donenfeld · Dial; Brdbk edition
Format: Print book

A companion to BABY ABC, this concept board book features black-and-white photographs of babies interacting with objects that correspond to the featured number, 1 through 10. The object is in color and coordinates with the number featured, making the connection easy and understandable for non-readers....
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Little Halloween

Denise Brennan-Nelson · Sleeping Bear Press; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Ten Halloween-related topics are presented in a rhyming riddle format with illustrated clues and answers. Costume, candy, and black cat are included in this board book.
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Little Humans

Brandon Stanton · Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Street photographer and storyteller extraordinaire Brandon Stanton is the creator of the wildly popular blog "Humans of New York." He is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Humans of New York. To create Little Humans, a 40-page photographic picture book for young...
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The Three Little Pigs

RH Disney · Golden/Disney
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

The three little pigs have never looked so cute and the big bad wolf never looked so bad in this retelling of the classic fairy tale! Vintage Disney artwork from the 1940s makes this book an important addition to every Little Golden Book collector's library.
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Clifford's opposites

Norman Bridwell · Scholastic
Format: Print book

Clifford, the small red puppy, and his big friend teach young children about opposites such as slow/fast, first/last, up/down, and wet/dry.
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Mrs. Mo's Monster

Paul Beavis · Gecko Press
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover

A monster with a one-track mind meets his match in an elderly lady called Mrs. Mo. With Mrs. Mo's help, the monster is surprised to discover that he can do more than he ever thought.
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The Wonderful Things You Will Be

Emily Winfield Martin · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 36
Format: Library Binding

From Emily Winfield Martin, author/illustrator of Dream Animals, comes a new book that celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children . . . now and forever! From brave and bold to creative and clever, the rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things...
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OLIVIA Says Good Night

Gabe Pulliam · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 24
Format: Book

It's almost bedtime. After reading a story about a princess who has an adventure in the desert, Olivia is inspired to build a tent, just like the one in the story. But Mom says it's time to clean up to get ready for bed. What's a princess-to-be to do? Olivia has an idea. With...
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On My Way to Bed

Sarah Maizes · Walker Childrens
Format: Print book

Kids everywhere dread the nightly call to go to bed. But not Livi! Her imagination takes her on a journey full of daring obstacles and exciting adventures on her way to bed. She pilots a spaceship, walks a tightrope, and climbs a mountain, all while her Mom waits with her covers turned...
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