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Sorry, Grown-Ups, You Can't Go to School!

Christina Geist - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This fun role-reversal picture book will help reluctant students see the appeal of school!It's just another school morning...until Mom, Dad, Grandma, and even Bow-wow the dog BEG the kids to let them come to school, too! Dad can tie his own shoes--why can't he come? Mom is all ready with...
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Just In Case You Want to Fly

Julie Fogliano - Neal Porter Books
Format: Hardcover

The creators of the award-winning When's My Birthday? team up again to create an inspirational book for anyone--parent or child--looking for support when facing a new challenge.just in case you want to flyhere's some windand here's the skyhere's a featherhere's...
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Big Cat, Little Cat

Elisha Cooper - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

There was a cat who lived alone.Until the daya new cat came . . . And so a story of friendship begins, following two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn't come back.Big Cat, Little Cat is a poignant story, told in measured...
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Rhyme Crime

Jon Burgerman - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of Splat! comes more playful, irreverent, kid-empowering fun--with a rhyming twist.In this buoyant rhyming romp, words have gone mysteriously missing: Who stole Marlow's happy smile, and replaced it with a crocodile? Who swiped Dingle's sneeze--aaaaachooo!--and...
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Spunky Little Monkey

Bill Martin - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Sleepy little monkeys everywhere will clap, stomp, shake, and cheer -- while chanting this rhythmic, energetic dance song based on a popular playground game. And as they move their heads, hands, hips, and feet -- everyone will be bursting with clapping energy -- and ready to start a new day!...
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The Twelve Days of Christmas

Jan Brett - G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Audio CD

Jan Brett's The Twelve Days of Christmas has long been a holiday favorite. Now this classic picture book has been redesigned for maximum legibility as a charming board book, perfect for sharing the wonder and magic of Christmas with Jan Brett's youngest fans.
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Stanley's Diner

William Bee - Peachtree Publishers, 2014. ©2014
Format: Print book

Eggs and pancakes, coming right up! Stanley is cooking for all the hungry customers who come into his diner, while Hattie takes their orders. Then Stanley serves up a special cake-but whose birthday are they celebrating?
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Chase's Loose Tooth!

CASEY NEUMANN - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Visit the dentist with Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol in an all-new storybook that includes a card game and stickers.Join Chase and the rest of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol for a visit to the dentist. Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color storybook, which features a poster,...
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The Sea Mammal Alphabet Book

Jerry Pallotta - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

With his signature humor and amazing facts, best-selling author Jerry Pallotta offers a creature that lives in the ocean and needs air to breathe for every letter of the alphabet.Meet dozens of sea mammals--and a few bonus animals--in this beautifully and accurately illustrated alphabet...
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7 Ate 9

Tara Lazar - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

6 has a problem. Everyone knows that 7 is always after him. Word on the street is that 7 ate 9. If that's true, 6's days are numbered. Lucky for him, Private I is on the case. But the facts just don't add up. It's odd.Will Private I put two and two together and solve the problem...
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Little Santa board book

Jon Agee - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

What was Santa like as a kid? Award-winning author/illustrator Jon Agee brings us the funny, playful answer in this Christmas picture book - now available as a board book. Little Santa loves the North Pole. The rest of his family? Not so much. So, when they decide to move to Florida, Santa...
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Five Flying Turkeys

Barbara B McGrath - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

"SWISSSSSSSH went the wind, and up went the flock. Then the five flying turkeys plopped down on Plymouth Rock." -- Page [4] cover.
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I Want That Nut!

Madeline Valentine - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A nutty and clever buddy story that celebrates cooperation, perfect for fans of Duck and Goose. Meet Mouse and Chipmunk, two young rodents who want the same thing - a big, beautiful nut! But who deserves it more? After all, Chipmunk and the Nut read together and lie in the grass and stare...
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Can I Be Your Dog?

Troy Cummings - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times bestseller featured on THE TODAY SHOW!A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters--deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas for a forever home--from the dog, himself!This picture book shares the tale of Arfy, a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley....
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Pet Dad

Elanna Allen - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Plum wants the perfect pet, but instead realizes she has the perfect dad in this charming and hilarious picture book that's great for father's day.Plum wants a pet. Plum's dad wants NO pets. So Plum, who never takes no for an answer, gets the only pet she can: a pet dad. Dad is a great...
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Unplugged

Steve Antony - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Meet Blip. Blip loves being plugged into her computer. When a blackout occurs, Blip trips over her wire and tumbles outside. Suddenly, Blip's gray world is filled with color and excitement. She plays with her new friends and has adventures all day long. When Blip finally returns home, she realizes...
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Mini Tab: Farm

Roger Priddy - Priddy Books US
Format: Board book

Roger Priddys Mini tab books: Farm is a photographic board book designed to capture any babys or toddlers attention. . The colorful images of familiar objects, crops, animals, and farm vehicles will help young children learn all about the farm. The chunky format is also ideal for building...
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The King of Kindergarten

Derrick Barnes - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover

A confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, by the Newbery Honor-winning author of Crown.The morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and shines behind your head--like a crown. Mommy says that today, you are going to be the King...
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Little Frog and the Spring Polliwogs

JANE YOLEN - PERSNICKETY PR
Format: Print book

Little Frog - the feisty young heroine of Little Frog and the Scary Autumn Thing is on a new adventure. This time she's trying to stay a jump, or rather a lily pad, ahead of the spring polliwogs (brothers, sisters, and cousins of hers) . They are SO much trouble. And because Little...
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45 Strategies That Support Young Dual Language Learners

SHAUNA L TOMINEY - Brookes Publishing
Format: Paperback

The number of dual language learners in early childhood classrooms is expanding every year - and teachers often feel underprepared to bridge language barriers and effectively meet these students' learning needs. Help is here in this urgently needed book, a toolbox of today's best...
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My First Tractor

Dk Publishing. - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book

In My First Tractor, kids learn about the different types of their favorite tractors, and their colors and uses. The book also includes counting and color-matching activities. This informational book features high-quality and engaging pictures of tractors. Each spread has exciting facts...
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Building Sites

Philippe Biard - Moonlight Publishing
Format: Spiral-bound

Watch an abandoned building being demolished and a new one rise up in its place. Observe concrete cutters, bulldozers, excavators, concrete mixers, cranes, tunnel borers and steam rollers at work on a building site, at a boatyard, building an underground tunnel, a motorway and a dam. Learn...
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Save the School Bus! (PAW Patrol) (Little Golden Book)

Mickie Matheis - Golden Books
Format: Hardcover

Nickelodeons PAW Patrol is on the case when Adventure Bays school bus breaks down. Boys and girls ages 3-7 will love this full-color Little Golden Book.Get on the case with Nickelodeons PAW Patrol! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, and the rest of the puppy heroes are on a mission to save...
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Froggy's Lemonade Stand

Jonathan London - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Froggy has a lemonade stand, but he's done it his way!Froggy has great plans for all the money he's going to make from his lemonade stand. But there's a problem: he was so thirsty that he drank all the lemonade. Luckily lovable Froggy has lots of good friends to help him find a solution....
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On the Ball

J Brian Pinkney - Disney Hyperion, 2015.
Format: Print book

Owen loves playing ball. But it doesn't always "love" him back. And after a particularly disastrous day on the field, Owen is benched. He is feeling so low that he doesn't even notice the ball rolling through a hole in the fence until it's gotten away. In his effort to get it back,...
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On the Farm

Kate Riggs - Creative Editions
Format: Board book

Quacking ducklings. Bleating lambs. Cheeping chicks. On the Farm offers up a fun, foundational introduction to the sounds of six barnyard animals that are sure to fascinate every preschool learner. Simple, rhythmical text introduces the baby and adult forms of each creature by describing...
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The Rabbit Listened

Cori Doerrfeld - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A universal, deeply moving exploration of grief and empathyWith its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustrations, The Rabbit Listened is a tender meditation on loss.When something terrible happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have...
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Alphaprints: Sweet Heart

Roger Priddy - Priddy Books
Format: Hardcover

This is an enchanting touch-and-feel Alphaprints book to share with the little one you love. The pages are illustrated with the cutest pictures of a cuddly teddy bear, pretty bluebirds and more, all created by adding photographs of everyday things to embossed fingerprints. The adorable...
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Frog and Beaver

SIMON JAMES - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

A new neighbor with huge plans turns life upside down for animals who live on the river in a charming ecological fable from Simon James.Frog and his friends live happily together on the river. At least they do until Beaver comes along. Beaver is determined to build the biggest and best...
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I'm Grumpy

Jennifer L. Holm - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

From the bestselling creators of Babymouse and Squish and the author of The Fourteenth Goldfish comes a new comic board-book series about feelings! Eisner Award winners Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm use panel frames, speech balloons, and thought bubbles to teach children how to read...
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Honey

David Ezra Stein - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover

This sweet companion to David Ezra Stein's award-winning Leaves celebrates the joy of savoring something you love.Bear is ravenous when he wakes up from his winter sleep and has one thing on his mind: honey! Alas, it is too soon for honey, so Bear tries hard to be patient. The world...
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Mr. Scruff

Simon James - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

A sweetly silly story of a little boy and a dog who make an unlikely (but perhaps perfect) pair.Everyone knows that owners and their dogs belong together in a unique way. Polly belongs to Molly, Eric belongs to Derek, Berry belongs to Terry. But poor Mr. Scruff,...
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You Must Bring a Hat!

SIMON PHILIP - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

"You are cordially invited to the BIGGEST, BESTEST, HATTIEST party of all time!" Come join the fun - but only if you have a hat. AND you know the entry rules. Unfortunately, there seems to be a surprising number of those, as a young boy discovers. Will he - and the cool...
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Stanley's Store

William Bee - Peachtree Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to Stanleys Store! Can Stanley help his friends find everything they need? Stanley has fresh fruits and veggies to be unloaded, Myrtle needs help at the cheese counter, Shamus and Little Woos groceries must be rung up, andoh no! Charlie just knocked over Stanleys produce display....
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Jingle Bells

James Pierpont; Janet Samuel - Published by CandyCane Press
Format: Board book

A classic Christmas song in a charming new board book. Who hasn't sung along to this favorite carol with a child he or she loves? Now, join the ride as a family sets out in a one-horse sleigh to find their perfect Christmas tree. The illustrations tell a tale alongside the song, and a new second...
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Summer Supper

RUBIN PFEFFER - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A bold and graphic farm-to-table story, told entirely in words beginning with the letter "s"!From sowing seeds in spring to savoring succotash, follow the creation of a family meal from the farm to the picnic table on a warm summer evening. Told entirely in words beginning with...
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Snoopy's Book of Colors

Charles M. Schulz - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Print book

A colorful and sturdy board book for little hands.Snoopy's Book of Colors is the perfect introduction for little ones to learn their colors along with Snoopy and his Peanuts friends.
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Corduroy's Colors

Maryjo Scott - Viking Children'S Books
Format: Print book

A concept book starring one of children's literature's best-loved teddy bears.Blooms of orange and purplegrow tall in summer sun.Corduroy in red bootstime for garden fun!Join Corduroy in exploring all the colors of the garden, from a yellow butterfly to a green caterpillar to a gray...
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Elmer and Aunt Zelda

David McKee - ANDERSEN PR USA
Format: Print book

Elmer and Wilbur visit their Aunt Zelda. She may be getting old and deaf, but she is fun and has lots of interesting things to show the two young elephants. A warm and funny Elmer adventure extolling the virtues of cross-generational relationships.
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Feed the Ducks: Level 3: Early

Pam Holden - Red Rocket Books
Format: Paperback

Developed by New Zealand reading specialist and author, Pam Holden, this exciting reading program offers an extensive range of illustrated fiction and photographic non-fiction titles at graded levels. Red Rocket Readers offer a carefully controlled sequence of challenges throughout the levels...
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Fred and the Bedtime Elephants

Caroline Crowe - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover

When Fred cant sleep, his mom suggests counting sheep. But sheep are boring, so Fred tries to count elephants instead. He didnt realize that elephants are sneaky, troublesome animals! Soon theyre wreaking havoc on his whole house, and Fred has to find a way to get rid of them, or hell never...
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Peppa Pig and the Halloween Costume

CANDLEWICK PRESS. - Candlewick Entertainment
Format: Hardcover

Peppa finds that choosing the right costume can be a bit tricky in this Halloween treat for fans old and new.What should Peppa Pig be for Halloween? She has lots of costume ideas, but her friends seem to have thought of everything already. Should Peppa be a pirate? No, Danny Dog is dressing...
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Valensteins

Ethan Long - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover

Something strange is in the air on this dark, cold night. The members of Fright Club are always ready to scare, but tonight Fran K. Stein has something else on his mind. He's busy making something, and the other monsters want to know what it is.Could it be a mask with fangs? A big pink...
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Peppa Pig and the Family Reunion

Candlewick Press - Candlewick Entertainment
Format: Hardcover

Everyone is gathering at Peppa Pig's house for a family reunion!It's time for Peppa's family to get together, and Grandpa and Granny Pig are the first to arrive. Once Auntie Pig, Uncle Pig, Cousin Chloe, and Baby Alexander show up, the whole family is there. Peppa wants to teach the baby...
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I'm a Little Teapot

Shelagh McGee - Doubleday Books for Young Readers

An entertaining selection of original and traditional action rhymes, games, and songs includes such favorites as ""Incey Wincy Spider"" and ""Bye Baby Bunting,"" as well as tips for parents on how to use this anthology with young children. For children...
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Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse

Marcy Campbell - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A classic in the making, this heartwarming story about empathy and imagination is one that families will treasure for years to come.Adrian Simcox tells anyone who will listen that he has a horse--the best and most beautiful horse anywhere.But Chloe does NOT believe him. Adrian Simcox lives...
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Peppa and the Big Train

Eone - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Board book

Peppa Pig, Suzy Sheep, and all of their friends take a trip on a great big train! They have to spot different items outside along the way--but where will the train take them at the end?
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I Am Just Right

David McPhail - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

The boy in this book is growing and changing--just like you! Self-acceptance and change are celebrated when a child gives up babyish ways and becomes a "big boy"!The boy in this book is too big for his crib, his shoes, and his tricycle. And he is too big for Grandpa to pick up. But he is just...
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Ladybug Girl's Day Out with Grandpa

Jacky Davis - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Ladybug Girl and Grandpa visit the museum in the New York Times bestselling series' latest picture book! Lulu wants to learn everything, but she discovers that sometimes you have to slow down to appreciate the wonder of what's around you. When Lulu and Grandpa visit the museum,...
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Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas

Aaron Blabey - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Everyone knows that piranhas don't eat bananas -- except for Brian. This little fish loves to munch not only on bananas, but on fruit of all kinds! Brian's piranha friends think he's crazy. Piranhas don't eat bananas -- their sharp teeth are for eating meat! And there's a scrumptious pair...
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Goldfish Ghost

Lemony Snicket - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Goldfish Ghost was born on the surface of the water in the bowl on a dresser in a boy's room. The boy's room was pleasant and familiar, but Goldfish Ghost wanted company, so he set out to find a friend.He floats over the neighborhood, past the pier, and let the breeze carry him into...
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National Geographic Readers: Plants

Kathryn Williams - Natl Geographic
Format: Print book

Adult and child readers will learn all about plants including how they grow, the different parts of plants, seeds, and flowers together in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids. " This item is Non-Returnable.
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Night Job

KAREN HESSE - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

With lyrical narration and elegant, evocative artwork, Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse and illustrator G. Brian Karas share the nighttime experience of a father and child.When the sun sets, Dad's job as a school custodian is just beginning. What is it like to work on a Friday night while the rest...
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Giraffe Problems

Jory John - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Penguins aren't the only animals with problems. . . . A second hilarious collaboration from picture-book superstars Lane Smith and Jory John!Can you guess what's making this giraffe self-conscious? Could it be . . . HIS ENORMOUS NECK?? Yes, it's exactly that--how on earth did you figure...
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Shake the Tree!: a minibombo book

CHIARA VIGNOCCHI - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

There's a whole lot of shaking going on - and a funny final twist - as a series of hungry animals seek shelter in an obliging tree.Mouse spots a nut high up in a tree. "Mmm," she says. "I'm going to gobble that up!" So she shakes the tree a little to the right, and she shakes...
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Peppa's Giant Pumpkin (Peppa Pig)

Samantha Lizzio
Format: Board Book


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Herbert's First Halloween

Cynthia Rylant - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Herbert is deeply doubtful about his first Halloween - but with a little help from his dad and a special tiger costume, Herbert might just find confidence on Halloween night. Together, father and son practice roaring, carve a pumpkin, and venture out in search of candy. And by the end of the night,...
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Group Soup: A Carrotville Adventure

Barbara Brenner - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The Bank Street College of Education presents a lesson in working together, in which Rhoda Rabbit, who says she is too hungry to help make lunch, learns the hard way that the secret ingredient in Group Soup is sharing.
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Stay: A Girl, a Dog, a Bucket List

Kate Klise - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

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...
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Hatching Chicks in Room 6

Caroline Arnold - Charlesbridge
Format: Print book

Follow a classroom of kindergartners as they participate in a popular activity: hatching chicks. Readers learn about the life cycle of a chicken, incubating eggs, watching them hatch, and raising the chicks until they are old enough to return to the chicken coop.Caroline Arnold's simple...
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Make a Wish, Henry Bear

Liam Francis Walsh - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Henry Bear has very unusual parents. They encourage him to stay up all night, eat chocolate cake at every meal, and get into trouble with his teacher.But what happens when Henry Bear grows tired of indulging in childish things? Find out in this droll tale about making wishes with unanticipated...
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PAW Patrol 5-Minute Stories Collection

RANDOM HOUSE. - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A padded storybook starring Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Boys and girls ages 3-7 who love Adenture Bay's favorite pups will enjoy this hardcover collection of tales. Featuring Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of the funny, furry team, each story can be read in five minutes or less,...
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Count on the Easter Pups!

Random House - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Board book

A glittery Easter board book starring Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol!Help Skye, Chase, Marshall, and the rest of Adventure Bay's amazing pups get ready for Easter while learning to count from one to ten. Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 who love Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol will thrill to this...
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The Happy Book

Andy Rash - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of ARCHIE THE DAREDEVIL PENGUIN comes the unique story of two friends who can't escape all the feels.Camper is happy as a clam and Clam is a happy camper. When you live in The Happy Book, the world is full of daisies and sunshine and friendship cakes . . . until...
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Naughty Claudine's Christmas

Patrick Jennings - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Claudine doesn't think Santa should be allowed to just barge into her house - that's not polite at all! The only way to keep him out? Get on his Naughty List . . .If you think about it, Santa is a pretty rude guy. He watches you while you sleep. He withholds presents if he decides...
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Snoopy's Book of Numbers

Charles M. Schulz - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Hardcover

A colorful and sturdy board book for little hands.Snoopy's Book of Numbers is the perfect introduction for little ones to learn their numbers along with Snoopy and his Peanuts friends.
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Adventures with Grandpa!

GOLDEN BOOKS. - Golden Books
Format: Hardcover

This all-new Little Golden Book features the characters from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol!Alex and his grandpa are always ready for adventure, especially when the PAW Patrol joins in the fun. Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will think this Little Golden Book is out of this world!
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There's a Dragon in Your Book

Tom Fletcher - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

OH NO! There's a dragon in this picture book by bestselling author, YouTube star, and musician Tom Fletcher--author of There's a Monster in Your Book!First, there's an egg in your book. Then the cutest baby dragon you've ever seen hatches from it. But don't tickle its nose, and whatever...
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Croc & Turtle: Snow Fun!

Mike Wohnoutka - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

Croc & Turtle may be different, but they're the best of friends! This adorable winter-themed story will warm your heart, and is perfect for fans of Penguin and Pinecone.Croc and Turtle are best friends!It's a wintry day, so Croc and Turtle are ready for snow fun! But Croc likes...
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Crunch, The Shy Dinosaur

Cirocco Dunlap - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From Cirocco Dunlap (This Book Will Not Be Fun) and Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner Greg Pizzoli (The Watermelon Seed) comes a charming, giggly read-aloud that illustrates the particular art of making a friend!Crunch is a lovely and quiet brontosaurus who has hidden...
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Eric Carle's Book of Many Things

ERIC CARLE - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Hardcover

Learn over 200 words with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other favorite friends from the World of Eric Carle.Children will have hours of fun learning first words and first concepts in this beautiful book from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. From things in the garden...
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They All Saw a Cat

Brendan Wenzel - Chronicle Books
Format: Audiobook

A 2017 Caldecott Honor BookA New York Times bestseller"An ingenious idea, gorgeously realized." - Shelf Awareness, starred review"Both simple and ingenious in concept, Wenzel's book feels like a game changer." - The Huffington PostThe cat walked through the world,...
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Flora and the Peacocks

Molly Schaar Idle - Chronicle Books LLC
Format: Print book

The darling, dancing Flora is back, and this time she's found two new friends: a pair of peacocks But amidst the fanning feathers and mirrored movements, Flora realizes that the push and pull between three friends can be a delicate dance. Will this trio find a way to get back in step? In the third...
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Builders and Breakers

STEVE LIGHT - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Experience the bustling energy of an urban construction site with Steve Light's colorful celebration of builders, breakers, and the machines they use.When their dad forgets his lunch box on his way to the construction site, a young brother and sister set out to take it to him, and along...
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Family Trip

Eone - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Peppa Pig and her family are going on a trip to Italy. They pack their bags, fly on an airplane, meet a new friend, and even learn how pizza is made! But what will happen when Peppa keeps leaving her teddy bear behind everywhere they go? Find out in this storybook based on the hit Nick...
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What Your First Grader Needs to Know

E.D. Hirsch Jr. - Random House Publishing Group
Format: Paperback

Give your child a smart start with the revised and updated What Your First Grader Needs to Know What will your child be expected to learn in the first grade How can you help him or her at home How can teachers foster active, successful learning in the classroom This book answers these...
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Revenge of the Dinotrux

Chris Gall - LB Kids; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Young fans of all things big and noisy will make trax for this dynamic dino-diversion, said Kirkus Reviews of this second book in the popular Dinotrux series, now available in this oversize board book edition.Millions of years ago, DINOTRUX ruled the earth. But in the present day, people...
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Santa Rex

Molly Idle - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Cordelia is celebrating her favorite winter holiday with her Cretaceous buddies. Will Santa Rex bring her everything she asked for? The Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator of "Flora and the Flamingo" comes an ideal stocking stuffer for young fans. Full color.
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I Am Not Scared

ANNA KANG - Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

Two fuzzy friends go to an amusement park. They try to convince each other that there are much scarier things than the roller coaster. Hairy spiders! Aliens! Fried ants! They soon discover that sometimes being scared isn't as "scary" as they thought. With expressive illustrations...
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Little Plane Learns to Write

Stephen Savage - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

The best thing about flight school is that Little Plane gets to learn how to sky-write! He adores practicing ARCS! He excels at practicing DIVES! But not everything is easy and fun. Little Plane loathes practicing LOOPITY-LOOPS. They make him dizzy.Find out what it will take to make Little...
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A Pirate's Twelve Days of Christmas

Philip Yates - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Paperback

On the first day of Christmas, a gift was sent to me . . . a parrot in a palm tree! Ahoy mateys - Christmas is coming, and even pirates celebrate the holiday! This follow-up to the hugely popular A Pirate's Night Before Christmas offers a witty reimagining of "The...
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One Day, Two Dragons

Lynne Bertrand - Clarkson Potter
Format: Hardcover

A counting book that relates what happens when two dragons go to the doctor's office at Three Bug Street to get four vaccinations.
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Angelina's Cinderella

Katharine Holabird - Viking
Format: Print book

Everyone's favorite dancing mouse is back on the big stage! Angelina is playing the lead in the Cinderella Dance Tour that is traveling across Mouseland. The final stop on the tour is at the grand Von Whiskers Castle, but just before the performance, the scenery is ruined! Angelina and her friends...
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Beware the Monster

Michael Escoffier - Annick Press
Format: Hardcover

Can a monster ever eat too much? Wolves, ogres, and giants have always populated children's books. That little bit of fear that they inspire is what makes storytime so exciting. In this book, young children are introduced to a ravenous monster that eats everything in its path. Apples,...
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When's My Birthday?

Julie Fogliano - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

In this enthusiastic celebration of all things BIRTHDAY, acclaimed author Julie Fogliano and award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson bring you the perfect birthday book! Join our excited narrator as she lists all the things that will make her birthday the BEST birthday.when's my birthday?...
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My Visit to the Doctor

Mary Man-Kong - Random House
Format: Print book

Children ages 3 to 7 will love reading about Barbie and her sisters as they help Chelsea deal with her fears about visiting the doctor. This full-color storybook features a press-out wellness chart and more than 50 stickers!
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Mini Tab: Trucks & Things That Go

Priddy Books - Priddy Books US
Format: Board book

Roger Priddys Mini tab books: Trucks & things that go is a photographic board book designed to capture any babys or toddlers attention. The colorful images of familiar objects and animals will help young children learn their first words. The chunky format is also ideal for building dexterity...
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The 12 Sleighs of Christmas

Sherri Duskey Rinker - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

When the elves discover that Santa's sleigh is in a terrible state, they let their imaginations go wild - and soon there are sleighs of every kind, inspired by big rigs, motorcycles, zeppelins, and much more! The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction...
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Maurice the unbeastly

Amy Dixon - Sterling Children's Books

No ordinary beast, Maurice is neat, polite, photogenic, and his roar is delightful to the ear, which leads his parents to enroll him at the Abominable Academy for Brutish Beasts, where he realizes he has a few things he can teach his fellow beasts.
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Llama Llama Loves to Read

ANNA DEWDNEY - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Anna Dewdney's Bestselling Llama Llama series continues with Llama learning to read!Llama Llama learns at school. Counting, writing, reading, rules. Friends and school -- there's nothing better. Llama learning all the letters!Anna Dewdney's beloved Llama Llama...
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Pick a Pumpkin

Patricia Toht - Candlewick
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...
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Jasper & Ollie

Alex Willan - Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Two funny, unlikely friends - a thoughtful, deliberate sloth and an impulsive, impatient fox - make their big debut in this hilarious new picture book celebrating friendship and the wonderful ways in which we're all different.Best friends Jasper and Ollie decide to go to the pool. On...
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The Prince and the Pee

Greg Gormley - Nosy Crow
Format: Hardcover

Prince Freddie is off to save a castle from a ferocious dragon when he realizes that he really, really needs to pee. But what with scary ogres, damsels in distress, and impossibly long lines for the only bathroom in the forest, it looks like Freddie will have to face the fire-breathing...
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Me and My Family Tree

Joan Sweeney - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Following the successful model of Me on the Map, Sweeney demystifies an abstract concept by presenting it from a child's point of view. In Me and My Family Tree, a young girl uses simple language, her own childlike drawings, and diagrams to explain how the members of her family are related...
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Geraldine

ELIZABETH LILLY - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

No, no, NO! Geraldine is NOT moving. Not to this new town where she's the only giraffe. Not to this new school where she has no friends. Not to this new place, where everyone only knows her as That Giraffe Girl. But soon Geraldine meets Cassie, a girl who is just as much of an outcast as she is, and as time...
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Trolls Deluxe Step into Reading

Random House - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

DreamWorks Animation's TROLLS is an irreverent comedy extravaganza with incredible music! From the genius creators of SHREK, TROLLS stars Poppy, the optimistic leader of the Trolls, and her polar opposite, Branch. Together this unlikely pair of Trolls embarks on an adventure that takes...
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A Mighty Bitey Creature

RONDA ARMITAGE - Candlewick Press (MA)
Format: Hardcover

Ou-ou-ouch Who did that? No bottoms are safe in a mischievous jungle story sure to elicit peals of laughter. All is quiet in the jungle. But not for long "Who bit my lovely green bottom? " shouts Frog. He rushes to tell King Lion, who will surely know just what to do. But soon...
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I Am a Tiger

Karl Newson - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

This is a story about a mouse with BIG ideas. Mouse believes he is a tiger, and he convinces Fox, Raccoon, Snake, and Bird he's one, too! After all, Mouse can climb a tree like a tiger and hunt for his lunch, too. And not all tigers are big and have stripes. But when a real tiger shows...
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Spring is Everywhere! (Nickelodeon)

Random House - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This hardcover collection of spring-themed stories features Nickelodeons PAW Patrol, Blaze and the Monster Machines, and Shimmer and Shine. Its sure to thrill children ages 3 to 7.
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The Only Fish in the Sea

Philip Christian Stead - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Did you hear about little Amy Scott? She got a goldfish for her birthday and then just threw it in the ocean! That doesn't seem right.I guess Sherman and Sadie will have to go save little Ellsworth (every fish deserves a proper name) on their own. They'll need: A boatFishing gearTwenty-one...
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Stormy: A Story About Finding a Forever Home

Guojing - Schwartz & Wade
Format: Library Binding

From the creator of the New York Times best-illustrated children's book award winner The Only Child, comes a gorgeous and moving wordless picture book that's perfect for dog lovers.In this heartwarming, wordless picture book that's perfect for dog lovers, a woman visits a park...
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My First Swim Class

Alyssa Satin Capucilli - Simon Spotlight
Format: Paperback

Young readers can learn all about what happens at swim class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of swimmers-in-training!It's the first day of swim class in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. What will it be like? In swim class,...
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Daddies Do

LEZLIE EVANS - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

From a tiny mouse to a lion cub, adorable animal children explain why daddies are the BEST! Who wrestles with you for fun - but then surrenders and says you've won? Who takes you on outings and just doesn't care what outfit you're wearing or if you've got messy hair? Guess who? DADDIES...
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My First Karate Class: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1

Alyssa Satin Capucilli - Simon Spotlight
Format: Paperback

Beginning readers can learn all about what happens at karate class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of young martial artists-in-training!Its the first day of karate class. What will it be like? Find out in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin...
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Gemma & Gus

Olivier Dunrea - Harcourt Brace and Company
Format: Hardcover

Meet Gemma and Gus, a sister and brother team from Olivier Dunrea's world of Gossie & Friends! Gemma is the big sister. Gus is the little brother. Gus is always following Gemma around, but one day Gus sets out on his own. Now just who is following whom?
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National Geographic Readers: Farm Animals

Joanne Mattern - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Paperback

Adult and child readers will learn all about adorable farm animals together in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids.
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I Do Not Like Books Anymore!

DAISY HIRST - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Lovable monster siblings Natalie and Alphonse are back with big plans in a second surprisingly touching tale in which Natalie is ready to learn how to read.Natalie and Alphonse REALLY like books. Picture books with Dad, scary stories with Mom, and especially stories they remember or make...
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Mama Lion Wins the Race

Jon J Muth - Scholastic Press
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...
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Alphaprints: Ho, Ho, Ho!

Roger Priddy - Priddy Books; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Ho, ho, ho! Have a merry Alphaprints Christmas with this festive touch-and-feel board book. There are sing-song seasonal rhymes to read, and the fun Christmas characters are created by adding pictures of everyday things to big, bold embossed fingerprints. With touch-and-feel textures for little...
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Peppa Pig and the Library Visit

CANDLEWICK PRESS. - Candlewick Entertainment
Format: Hardcover

Peppa Pig and her brother, George, discover the wonders of the public library.Peppa and George are tired of all their regular bedtime stories. The only book they haven't read is Daddy's library book, The Wonderful World of Concrete . . . what a snooze! It's overdue anyway, so the family...
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Little Owl's Snow

Divya Srinivasan - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Little Owl experiences his first snow and first winter in this perfect follow-up to Little Owl's Night and Little Owl's Day!"Winter's almost here!" says Little Owl, as he observes leaves falling, animal friends hibernating, and a chill from his feathers to his feet....
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Splish-Splash Spring!

Liza Alexander - Random House
Format: Print book

Spring showers bring flowers and fun to Sesame Street in this sweet rhyming paperback storybook with stickers! Elmo and friends say, "So long, winter!" by splashing in puddles and dancing in the rain - just what girls and boys ages 3 to 6 love doing on a drizzly spring day! With...
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Finding Dory Tabbed Board Book

Andrea Posner-Sanchez - Random House Children's Books
Format: Print book

The highly anticipated sequel to Disney/Pixar Finding Nemo, Disney/Pixar Finding Dory releases in theaters on June 17, 2016. The animated film reunites the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along...
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Disney Tails Figaro's Halloween Surprise

Calliope Glass - Disney Press
Format: Hardcover

Get in the spirit with Figaro as he sets up the perfect Halloween surprise for his friend, Cleo! The first in a new charming line of touch-and-feel board books, this title features an adorable new story starring everybody's favorite black cat, Figaro, original art, and touch-and-feel...
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Star Wars Epic Yarns: A New Hope

Jack Wang - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Share your love of Star Wars with your baby! In twelve needle-felted scenes and twelve child-friendly words, rediscover the iconic moments you know and love. Simple words, sturdy pages, and an epic story make these books the perfect vehicle for early learning at lightspeed. Jedi apprentices...
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Hickory, Dickory, Dock

Genine Delahaye - Tiger Tales
Format: Board book

Children will delight in this collection of classic nursery rhymes, whimsically illustrated with adorable animal characters. Sing along with action rhymes like Pat-a-Cake and I'm a Little Teapot, then get ready for bed with the soothing lullaby Rock-a-Bye-Baby.
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Elephants

- Moonlight Publishing CO


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Froggy Goes to the Library

Jonathan London - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Froggy loves the library! When Froggy and Mom and Pollywogilina set out for the library, Froggy brings a wheelbarrow to hold all the books he plans to borrow. There are so many to choose from: Dinosaur books! Books about Space Frog! Froggy is so excited that he forgets to use his indoor...
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Smick

Doreen Cronin - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Smick is a BIG dog.Sit, Smick.Chick is a little chick.Stay, Smick!So what happens when they see a stick?Written by New York Times bestselling author Doreen Cronin and ingeniously illustrated by newcomer Juana Medina, Smick is a story of unlikely friendship, a sense...
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What Daddies Like

Judy Carey Nevin - little bee books
Format: Board book

Find out what daddies like best in this story about a daddy bear and his cub's special day together, now available as a Mini Bee Board Book!Daddies like smooches.Daddies like hugs.Daddies like "Good morning to you!"As a daddy bear and his cub spend the day together, readers...
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My First Things That Go

Dk Publishing. - Dk Publishing, 2016.
Format: Print book

In My First Things That Go, kids learn about different types of transportation including planes, trains, and cars. This informational vehicle book features a variety of transportation vehicles and pictures. Each spread has exciting facts, labels, and high-quality pictures. The images are labeled...
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Daniel Can Dance

DELPHINE FINNEGAN - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Daniel learns to dance in this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read starring Daniel Tiger!Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Daniel Can Dance...
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How Do Dinosaurs Choose Their Pets?

Jane Yolen - The Blue Sky Press
Format: Hardcover

"Can I keep it? It's so cute!" Brimming with laugh-aloud humor, enormous dinosaur children surprise their parents by bringing home a wild menagerie of highly unusual pets! What would happen if your child walked in the door with a pet tiger? Or an elephant, boa constrictor, zebra,...
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We Love Friendship Day!

Random House. - Random House
Format: Print book

Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color storybook featuring Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol - plus friendship cards and over 30 stickers! It's perfect for Valentine's Day or any day!
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Down at the Docks (Thomas & Friends)

W. Rev. Awdry - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Thomas is visiting the docks and is amazed at how busy all of his friends are! He wants to help out, but the other engines say they can do it on their own. It takes a big accident for Thomas to be able to prove what a Really Useful Engine he can be.
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Thomas and Friends: The Close Shave

Rev. W. Awdry - Random House Children's Books
Format: Paperback

THOMAS' FRIEND DUCK likes to be Really Useful and Right on Time. One day, some Troublesome Trucks start pushing and they will not stop, and a station is just ahead! Duck works himself into a lather trying to brake in time, but ends up crashing into the station's barber shop.
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Snoopy's Book of Shapes

Charles M. Schulz - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Print book

A colorful and sturdy board book for little hands.Snoopy's Book of Shapes is the perfect introduction for little ones to learn about shapes along with Snoopy and his Peanuts friends.
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I Want To Be in a Scary Story

SEAN TAYLOR - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Monster may think he wants to be in a scary story, but then again . . . A hilarious return by the team that brought us Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise.Our author would like to write a funny story, but his main character - Monster - has a different idea. He wants to be the star...
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Puppy Dance Party!

Hollis James - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

A full-color storybook featuring Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol--plus an eye-catching lenticular cover that brings the action to life!Are you ready to party with Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol? DJ Rubble is hosting a celebration, but when the guest of honor, Chickaletta, goes missing,...
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DK Readers L1: LEGO NINJAGO: Ninja in Action

DK - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Join the Ninja as they speed through the high-tech Ninjago world on bikes, jets, mechs, and even dragons!Read about how the brave heroes step aboard awesome vehicles and defeat their enemies. This Level 1 book is illustrated with new LEGO NINJAGO sets, and has true kid appeal. Narrative...
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Ice Boy

David Ezra Stein - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

An ice cube in search of adventure stars in a comical (and very cool) tale of transformation from Caldecott Honoree David Ezra Stein.Ice Boy has a normal life. He likes goofing around with his siblings ("Don't lick your brother!") . He listens when his parents tell him that...
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The Ring Bearer

Floyd Cooper - Philomel Books
Format: Print book

Mama's getting married, and Jackson has an important job to do! A story about love, weddings, and the special joy that is a blended family.Jackson's mama is getting married, and he gets to be the ring bearer. But Jackson is worried . . . What if he trips? Or walks too slowly? Or drops...
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Mae's First Day of School

KATE BERUBE - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

As Mae's first day of school approaches she decides she IS. NOT. GOING. School is scary! What if the other kids don't like her? Or what if she's the only one who doesn't know how to write? Or what if she misses her mom? Mae's anxiety only builds as she walks to school. But then she meets...
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