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Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf

Greg Wolfe · Bloomsbury
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Shmelf is one of Santa's most important elves. He's part of the List Checking department, and he makes sure all the good boys and girls get their presents! But when Shmelf finds out that some children are missing from Santa's list, he goes to investigate. What Shmelf uncovers is Hanukkah,...
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Not All Princesses Dress in Pink

Jane Yolen · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Not all princesses dress in pink.Some play in bright red socks that stink,blue team jerseys that don't quite fit,accessorized with a baseball mitt,and a sparkly crown!Princesses come in all kinds. Exuberant text from Jane Yolen and her daughter Heidi Yolen Stemple paired with charming illustrations...
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Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book

Rod Campbell · Little Simon
Pages: 18
Format: Board book

Dear Zoo is twenty-five years old -- and still as popular as ever! And with an updated look, this classic childrens storybook about a youngster loooking for a perfect pet is sure to delight a new generation of readers!,
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Oaken's Invention

Andrea Posner-Sanchez · Disney Books For Young Re
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this new story starring Oaken from Disney Frozen. This full-color storybook comes with more than 50 stickers.
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Bears in the snow.

Shirley Parenteau · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Shrieks of joy ensue when Big Brown Bear devises a clever sled that can carry four bears in this quintessential winter adventure.Here's a bright red sledOn a snowy day.Where are the bearsTo come out and play?The little bears are ready to play in the snow. But - oh, no! Their sled is too small!...
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Disney Moana: Call of the Ocean

Lori Froeb · Studio Fun International
Pages: 12
Format: Print book

Join the adventure with spirited teenager, Moana, as she sails the Pacific Ocean to complete her ancestors quest. This unique storybook features see-through windows on every page that create a dimensional ocean scene when closed. As pages are turned, different characters are revealed!
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World of Reading: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Minnie's Summer Vacation: Pre-Level 1

Disney Book Group · Disney Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

It's summertime at the Clubhouse, and the Sensational Six are ready to have fun on vacation-but they all want to do different things. Minnie calls on Toodles to help, and together they find a way to make everybody happy!
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Dinoblock

Christopher Franceschelli · Harry N. Abrams
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

Following in the footsteps of the groundbreaking Alphablock and Countablock, Dinoblock features thick pages cut into the shapes of dinosaurs! Readers will be introduced to more than 20 different kinds of dinos via die-cuts of their unique silhouettes and the illuminating comparisons to familiar...
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Follow the Trail: Farm

Dorling Kindersley Inc. · Dk Publishing, 2016.
Pages: 14
Format: Print book

Follow the Trail: Farm includes activities that teach preschoolers about shapes, sorting, and matching, as well as developing their hand-eye coordination and pre-writing skills. With trails that let toddlers circle the wheel of a tractor, trails that lead around the farm, and trails that...
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Who Am I? Farm Animals

DK Publishing · DK Preschool; Brdbk edition
Pages: 28
Format: Board book

Guess who's hiding? With a peephole format to keep babies and toddlers engaged, and age-appropriate text introducing simple facts about favorite objects and animals, this new series provides the perfect combination of learning and play for the littlest readers. Lift-the-flap format...
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The Wish Tree

Kyo Maclear · Chronicle Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Charles wants to find a wish tree. His brother and sister don't believe there is such a thing, but his trusty companion Boggan is ready to join Charles on a journey to find out. And along the way, they discover that wishes can come true in the most unexpected ways. The poetic text and heartwarming...
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No, No, Bunny

Pamela Kennedy · WorthyKids/Ideals
Pages: 16
Format: Board book

A sweetly illustrated introduction for little ones to the concept of respecting other people's belongings Bunny has been taking things that don't belong to him: pennies from Mama's purse, a friend's toy car, and a candy bar from the store. No, no, Bunny! Afterwards, feeling...
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Counting Kisses: Lap Edition

Karen Katz · Little Simon; Brdbk Rep edition
Format: Book

Karen Katzs bestselling board book, Counting Kisses, is now available as an oversized lap edition!,
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Black Belt Bunny

Jacky Davis · Dial Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From the author of the bestselling Ladybug Girl series, this hilarious, empowering picture book about a little black-belt who faces a new challenge is perfect for fans of The Three Ninja Pigs, The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog, and I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato Black Belt Bunny is fast...
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Me and My Dad!

Alison Ritchie · Tiger Tales
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Little Bear and his dad do wonderful things - exploring high in the mountains, swimming in the rain, and telling stories. And best of all, they do everything together! A warm, funny celebration of the special bond between father and child.
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