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Sky-High Sukkah

Rachel Ornstein Packer · Apples & Honey Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Leah lives high up in an apartment building overlooking the city, and dreams of having a sukkah of her own. But there s no place to build it. With some help from the neighbors, Leah and her friend Ari find a way to have their own sukkah on the roof. An author s note at the end explores...
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My Autumn Book

Wong Herbert Yee · Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Crisp air and gray skies beckon a little girl to thoroughly investigate the outside world chipmunks, squirrels, insects, and fallen leaves all hint that a change of season is coming. Young readers can explore the signs of autumn along with the adventurous child narrator in this charming...
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Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise

Sean Taylor · Candlewick; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Watch out! Hoot Owl is hungry in an offbeat story with deadpan humor and bold, striking illustrations.Hoot Owl is no ordinary owl. He is a master of disguise! In the blackness of night, he's preparing to swoop on his prey before it can realize his dastardly tricks. Look there - a tasty...
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Olive Marshmallow

Katie Saunders · little bee books
Format: Hardcover

A sweet, humorous picture book for all new brothers and sisters who are anticipating the arrival of a new sibling.When Archie notices his Mommy's tummy growing, he knows something strange is happening. Not only that: Mommy's office is suddenly completely pink! Mommy shows Archie...
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Orion and the Dark

Emma Yarlett · Templar Books an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2015. ©2014
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Orion is very scared of the dark - until Dark decides to pay him a visit!Orion is scared of a lot of things, but most of all he's scared of the dark. So one night the Dark decides to take Orion on an adventure. Emma Yarlett's second picture book combines her incredible storytelling and artwork...
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Good Night Summer

Adam Gamble · Good Night Books
Pages: 20
Format: Board book

From swimming in the ocean to Fourth of July fireworks, this adorable board book captures the enduring spirit of summertime fun. Young readers participate in their favorite warm-weather activities, including going to the lake, building sand castles at the beach, boating, fishing, picnics,...
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The Seashore Book

Charlotte Zolotow · Charlesbridge
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Originally published: New York: HarperCollins, 1992.
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My First 123

Sarah Davis · DK Publishing, 2015.
Pages: 36
Format: Print book

Teach your preschool child numbers and encourage learning while reading and having fun together with your My First: 1 2 3 board book, designed to be a toddler favorite and withstand wear and tear from a preschooler. My First: 1 2 3 uses pictures of objects and clear word labels to illustrate...
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Maisy's Sailboat

Lucy Cousins · Candlewick Press (MA)
Pages: 18
Format: Print book

Whether driving over land or sailing across the sea, Maisy takes her friends all over the place in two shaped board books.Today is the perfect day to go sailing in Maisy's boat! When Maisy and Charley stop at the blue lagoon for fishing and snorkeling, how many colorful fish will...
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Quiet Time with Belle

Andrea Posner-Sanchez · Random House Disney
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Children ages 0 to 3 will discover that settling down and being quiet can be fun - when you do it the way a Disney Princess does! This sturdy board book features beautiful Belle, from Disney's Beauty and the Beast, plus illustrations of little kids enjoying quiet time themselves.
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Construction

Sally Sutton · Candlewick Pr
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

Thonk! Clonk! Clap! The team behind Roadwork and Demolition returns to the construction site, where big machines and busy workers dig, hoist, and hammer away.There's lots of noise and excitement involved in building a library! Preschoolers will clamor to take a close look. Award-winning...
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Easter Egg Party

Andrea Lorini · Barron's Educational Series; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Chick, Lamb, and Bunny are getting ready for an Easter party. This brightly illustrated board book follows the friends as they paint eggs, make cookies, and gather flowers for the big event. Extra thick pages are cut into different shapes to give the book a layered 3D effect. Bright color...
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Freckleface Strawberry and the Really Big Voice

Julianne Moore · Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Academy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Julianne Moore brings us more adventures from Freckleface Strawberry! Freckleface Strawberry's very best friend, Windy Pants Patrick, has a BIG problem. His outside voice doesn't seem to fit inside of school. From the lunchroom...
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The Owl and the Pussy-cat

Edward Lear · Candlewick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Follow the adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat in a beautifully illustrated new edition of the beloved classic.Edward Lear's lyrical rhyme about an unusual couple who sail far, far away has delighted and captivated readers for generations. With expressive illustrations by Charlotte...
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