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The Itsy Bitsy Reindeer

Jeffrey Burton - Little Simon
Format: Print book

A merry Christmas twist on the favorite nursery rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"!The itsy bitsy reindeer worked up in Santa's shop, helping the elves to do their Christmas job. Building the toys and singing songs of joy, as they wrapped all of the presents for every girl and boy....
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Can You Eat?

Joshua David Stein - Phaidon Press
Format: Board book

Now in a new board-book format: a whimsical word book of rhyming things that can - or can't - be eaten!Can you eat...A pea? A pear? A bee? A bear?In this spin-off board book to the bestselling picture-book companion, food critic (and dad) Joshua David Stein asks the question, "Can...
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The Mitten

Jim Aylesworth - Scholastic Press; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover

A fresh, spirited rendition of a best-selling read-aloud classic.When a little boy loses a mitten in the snow, a passing squirrel finds it's the perfect place to warm his icy toes. So he sqe-e-e-e-zes inside. But he's not the only animal with that idea. How many animals can fit inside...
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Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Grace Lin - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This simple, young, and satisfying story follows a Chinese American family as they celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Each member of the family lends a hand as they prepare a moonlit picnic with mooncakes, pomelos, cups of tea, and colorful lanterns. And everyone sends thanks and a secret...
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Dog in Charge

K. L. Going - Dial; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

When the going gets tough Dog takes a nap Dog can Sit He can Stay He can even Dance But when hes in charge can he keep the cats in line All one two three four five of them Illustrated by Caldecott winner Dan Santat and packed full of slapstick silliness and utterly earnest charm Dog will...
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Counting 1 to 10

Daniel Nunn - Early Concept
Format: Book

This simple and entertaining book introduces readers to counting and the concept of birthdays.
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What NOT to Give Your Mom on Mother's Day

Martha Seif Simpson - Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

A little boy offers advice on what NOT to give your mom on Mothers Day, unless shes an animal. For example, dont give her a rotting log unless shes a salamander, or a bunch of flies unless shes a spider! What would Mom like best?,
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The Helpers in Your Neighborhood

Alexandra Cassel - Simon Spotlight
Format: Paperback

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Daniel Tiger leaves the Neighborhood of Make Believe and visits the real world to help introduce readers to the helpers in their neighborhood in this 8x8 storybook!For...
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A Kiss for You

Patricia Hegarty
Format: Board Book

Children will love turning the pages and opening the chunky flaps to see the sweet interactions of baby animals and their parents. Perfect for sharing!
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Wonder Bear

Tao Nyeu - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Two kids plant mysterious seeds (all that?s pictured on the envelope is a blue top hat), and up grows a remarkable flowering vine, out of which emerges an even more remarkable big white bear. On his head is the top hat?a hat that allows him to work all kinds of magic that day. He pulls...
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