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Plant a Little Seed

Bonnie Christensen - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

With a little help from a watering can, bright sunlight, and a lot of patience, two friends plant seeds in their community garden and watch how they grow. Slowly, the seeds turn into sprouts, which grow into stems, followed by leaves and buds! The garden will soon be teeming with life and ready...
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Llama Llama and the Bully Goat

Anna Dewdney - Scholastic
Format: Book

Llama Llama likes to sing.Gilroy laughs at everything.Llama sings out just the same.Gilroy says a not-nice name.Teacher has some things to say:calling names is not OK.Llama Llama is learning lots of new things at school and making many friends....
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Dora Goes to the Doctor/Dora Goes to the Dentist

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

This 2-in-1 storybook featuring two Nickelodeon Dora the Explorer stories about going to the doctor and the dentist is a great read for girls ages 3-7 - plus it includes over 50 stickers!
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Worst in Show

William Bee - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

William Bees clever tale of celebrating every kind of winnerwarts optionalis brought to vibrant life by Kate Hindleys hilarious illustrations.Its time for the Best Monster in the World Competition, and Albert cant wait to enter his very own monster, Sidney, in the contest! Albert is absolutely...
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1 Big Salad: A Delicious Counting Book

Juana Medina Rosas - Viking Children'S Books
Format: Print book

Juana Medina's ingenious illustrations nearly pop off the page in her new counting book, ONE BIG SALAD. One avocado deer saunters across the spread, two radish mice scurry by, until finally ten watercress seahorses swim onto the scene - all of the ingredients in one big salad!Medina's previous...
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Big Fish, Little Fish: A Book of Opposites

Random House - Random House Books for Young Readers; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Big fish, little fish. Inside, outside! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love learning about opposites in this sturdy board book starring Nickelodeons Bubble Guppies.,
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The Day the Crayons Quit

Drew Daywalt - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

The hilarious, colorful #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon that every kid wants! Gift a copy to someone you love today. Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They...
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Mimi and Bear in the Snow

Janee Trasler - Farrar Straus Giroux
Format: Hardcover

Wherever Mimi goes, Bear is sure to be there--whether she is ice-skating, having fancy tea with the queen, or making a scary snow monster. But when Bear gets lost, poor Mimi is heartbroken. Luckily, the snow melts and Mimi and Bear are reunited. Janee Trasler's spare text and utterly...
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Bear Hug

Katharine McEwen - Templar
Format: Hardcover

Watch life unfold as the seasons change.One bear is facing his first winter alone. Just as his parents taught him, he gathers leaves for his cave and fishes for food in the river. Then, across the babbling water, he meets a mate, and they weather the winter together in a big bear hug. When...
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Outstanding in the Rain

Frank Viva - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Step right up! Step right up to the amusing amusement park! It's a whole story, and the pages have holes!
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Hello, airplane!.

Bill Cotter - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Print book

Illustrations and easy-to-read text follow an airplane as it says good-bye to the ground and hello to the sky, where it flies over a town, mountains, clouds, and people.
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Welcome Home, Bear: A Book of Animal Habitats

Il Sung Na - Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Follow Bear as he visits animal habitats around the world - and comes to appreciate his own home - in this new offering from the creator of A Book of Sleep and A Book of Babies. Bear is tired of waking up every morning in the same green forest, so he decides to search for a new place...
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Night Owl

Toni Yuly - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

Night Owl loves the nighttime! He can see everything, but when he doesnt see Mommy Owl, he starts to listen . . . .With language that emphasizes sound words and listening skills, this is a reassuring bedtime story for little night owls everywhere.,
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Oliver and his Egg

Paul Schmid - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

In this follow-up to Oliver and his Alligator, Oliver spots a rock on the playground. But it's not just any rock-he's sure it's a dinosaur egg. And once it hatches, he has the best new friend he could ask for. They sail to a deserted island and even launch into outer space....
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OLIVIA and the Easter Egg Hunt

Cordelia Evans - Simon Spotlight
Format: Print book

Olivia and her family celebrate Easter in this charming 8x8 storybook with foil on the cover.Olivia and her family are off on an Easter egg hunt all around town. The grand prize is a beautiful golden Easter egg. Will Olivia and her family be first to complete the silly tasks and win the golden...
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LMNO Peas

Keith Baker - Little Simon; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

From A to Z - and Acrobat Peas to Zoologist Peas - every letter is exciting in this Classic Board Book edition of LMNO Peas!Get ready to roll through the alphabet with a jaunty cast of extremely cute and busy little peas in this Classic Board Book edition of Keith Baker's hit concept...
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Berryella and Prince Berry Charming

Mickie Matheis - Grosset & Dunlap; Nov edition

Strawberry Shortcake and her friends put on a berry special play for the Berrykins in this brand new 8x8 featuring a sheet of stickers for only 4.99!,
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Moo!

David LaRochelle - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover

When Cow gets her hooves on the farmer's car, she takes it for a wild ride through the country. Moooo! But a bump in the road brings this joy ride to a troublesome end. Moo-moo. . . Has Cow learned her lesson about living life in the fast lane? Moo?Pairing two talented creators who managed...
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Frosty the Snowman

Walter Rollins - Cartwheel Books
Format: Hardcover

This holiday classic is brought to life by bestselling illustrator Sam Williams, with a glitter-filled, sparkling cover that shines with wintertime magic.Written by Steve Nelson and Walter "Jack" Rollins, FROSTY THE SNOWMAN is a seasonally joyful story that continues to warm our hearts...
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Brownie & Pearl Grab a Bite

Cynthia Rylant - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Enjoy a tasty meal with Brownie and her cat Pearl in this delightful Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read story! Its lunchtime, and Brownie and Pearl are ready to grab a bite! The kitchen is filled with tasty treats like apples and crackers andmmmmmstring cheese. So pull up a chair and join these...
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Her Idea

Rilla Alexander - Flying Eye Books
Format: Hardcover

Praise for The Best Book in the WorldThe pictures quickly and cleverly move from depicting relatively realistic reading nooks to the places readers go in their imaginations . . . excitement reigns, right up to the gently mind-bending metafictive moment that concludes the book.Kirkus ReviewsRilla...
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Rhymoceros

Janik Coat - Harry N. Abrams; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

In Janik Coat's much-anticipated follow-up to Hippopposites, a blue rhinoceros unabashedly demonstrates 16 pairs of rhyming words. His ability to appear "stinky" and "inky," or "caring" and "daring," oftentimes lands him in compromising contexts....
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Lost. Found.

Marsha Diane Arnold - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Print book

On a wintry day, a bear loses his soft red scarf. The wind carries it *whoosh* to a pair of raccoons who use it to play tug-o-war. When they run off, a beaver dons the scarf as the perfect winter hat...until it gets tangled on a tree branch. The scarf is lost and found by a series of animals,...
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The Baby Swap

Jan Ormerod - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

A jealous big sister learns a very loving lesson in this warm and funny picture book about sibling rivalry, featuring charming text and retro-nostalgic artwork.Caroline Crocodile is not thrilled with her baby brother. He drools. A lot. But all Mama Crocodile ever says is how GORGEOUS he is! And so Caroline...
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The Lost Crown of Sodor

Rev. W. Awdry - Random House Books for Young Readers; Mti edition

Knights in armor, ruined castles, long-lost treasure, and friends in danger on the Island of Sodor are all part of a brand-new movie, "King of the Railway," starring Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. This Thomas & Friends story, adapted from the movie, will thrill train-obsessed...
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Caillou : the birthday party

Claire St-Onge - Chouette,
Format: Print book

It's Caillou's birthday, and all of his wishes are coming true.
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How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas?

Jane Yolen - The Blue Sky Press
Format: Hardcover

Ho! Ho! Ho! With more than 9 million books in print, America's favorite dinosaurs can't wait to celebrate Christmas!From decorating the tree to wrapping presents, little dinosaurs love to celebrate Christmas-and everything about it. With ornaments on the branches and carolers singing...
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This Orq.

Lori Nichols - Boyds Mills Press
Format: Hardcover

Orq the cave boy LOVES Woma the woolly mammoth. But Mom says Woma shed; Woma smell; Woma not house-trained. Is there any way Orq can convince his mother that Woma belongs with them? Orq has a plan. Well, kind of. Good thing Woma always nearby. An adorable friendship story at its core, This...
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Daisy Gets Lost

Chris Raschka - Schwartz & Wade Books
Format: Hardcover

"A must for Daisy fans everywhere," declares School Library Journal in a starred review. With the same emotional intensity that he brought to his New York Times bestselling, New York Times Best Illustrated, and Caldecott Medal-winning picture book A Ball...
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The Typewriter

Bill Thomson - Two Lions
Format: Print book

Using just nine words, the award-winning creator of Chalk takes readers on another unforgettable journey. When three children discover a typewriter on a carousel, they are transported on an adventure of their own creation - complete with a giant beach ball and a threatening crab....
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Penguin and Pumpkin

Salina Yoon - Bloomsbury USA
Format: Book

When Penguin and Bootsy plan a field trip in search of Fall, Penguin's little brother, Pumpkin, wants to come. Pumpkin is heartbroken to find out he's too little to go, and when Penguin tries to say good-bye, his brother is nowhere to be found! At the farm, all the pumpkins Penguin sees...
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Snowman's Story

Will Hillenbrand - Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

Filled with charm and fun, this wordless picture book from a beloved illustrator lets kids tell their own version of the story.One wintry day, a hat lands on the head of a newly made snowman and brings him to life. Hiding inside the hat is a rabbit, who listens to the snowman read a story...
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Llama Llama Easter Egg

Anna Dewdney - Viking, An Imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group
Format: Print book

With short and simple rhyming text, the Llama Llama board books introduce Llama Llama to babies and toddlers before they're ready for longer full-length stories. And their small size and durable pages are perfect for little hands.In Llama Llama Easter Egg, the Easter Bunny brings...
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The Very Cranky Bear

Nick Bland - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

Four animal friends cheer up a very cranky bear.Nick Bland's expressive, adorable illustrations complement delightful, rhyming, read-aloud text in this lesson about the importance of sharing with others.Moose, Lion, Zebra, and Sheep take shelter in a cave on a cold and rainy day, only...
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Blizzard

John Rocco - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Blizzard is based on John Rocco's childhood experience during the now infamous Blizzard of 1978, which brought fifty-three inches of snow to his town in Rhode Island. Told with a brief text and dynamic illustrations, the book opens with a boy's excitement upon seeing...
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Owl Sees Owl

Laura Godwin - Schwartz & Wade Books
Format: Print book

Fans of the classic picture book Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson will adore this utterly simple picture book in which a baby owl goes off on his first adventure. With just three or four words per page, this story follows a baby owl one night as he leaves the safety...
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Whose Tools?

Toni Buzzeo - Abrams Appleseed
Format: Hardcover

This nonfiction ode to building a house from the ground up features six kinds of craftsmen and the 24 tools they use, accurately labeled. The answer to each inquiring refrain is revealed under a gatefold, seven in all, engaging the reader in an informative guessing game. With lyrical (and...
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Clara and Davie

Patricia Polacco - Scholastic, Incorporated
Format: Hardcover

From bestselling author Patricia Polacco's family tree -- the true story of young Clara Barton.Animals and flowers were Clara's best friends. She had a special way with critters and found joy in the beauty that sprang from the soil. But whenever Clara talked, her words didn't...
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Baby Party

Rebecca O'Connell - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover

Clap for the babies! It's a baby party! Clap for the babies as they celebrate with oval balloons, in triangle party hats, and with rectangle toys. At this baby party, basic shapes are a cause for celebration! Circles become treats, squares become gifts, and stars are prizes to share....
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Captain Beastlie's Pirate Party

Lucy Coats - Nosy Crow
Format: Hardcover

Who's the grubbiest pirate on the high seas? Why, it's Captain Beastlie, me hearties!Captain Beastlie is a horror and embarrassment to his shipshape crew. He is the smelliest, dirtiest pirate ever to sail the high seas. So while he's eagerly counting down the days till his birthday,...
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There's No Such Thing as Little

LeUyen Pham - Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming book that takes a look at all things little . . . and reveals some big surprises with each turn of the page. These things may seem little: A fish. An idea. A snowflake. But what if that little fish was also brave? And that little idea was fantastic? And that little snowflake...
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underGROUND

Denise Fleming - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Discover the down and dirty secrets of underground creatures in this vibrant picture book from a Caldecott Honor medalist.What young child doesn't love playing in the dirt? And who hasn't wondered what goes on in the lives of all the creatures who live underground? Celebrated...
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Gryphons Aren't So Great

James Sturm - First Second
Format: Hardcover

The Knight's best friend is her horse, Edward. They go everywhere together and do everything together! But when the Knight gets a gryphon, suddenly all she talks about is how awesome her new pet is. Edward can't help it--he's jealous! But the gryphon turns out to be more of a peril...
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Nora's Chicks

Patricia Maclachlan - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

From Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan comes a reassuring story about new beginnings and making friends.Nora and her family have just arrived from Russia and are making a new home on the American frontier. The prairie is very different from the forested hills Nora is used to. Most of all,...
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Its Raining Bats & Frogs

Rebecca Colby - scholastic
Format: Hardcover

Key Features Description Delia has been looking forward all year to flying in the annual Witch Parade. When the rumors of rain come true and the other witches start complaining, Delia takes action. Using her best magic, Delia changes the rain to cats and dogs. At first this goes over quite...
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Mitchell Goes Bowling

Hallie Durand - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Battle on! Head to the lanes for another hilarious, high-energy story as four-year-old Mitchell and his obliging dad strike a winning deal.Mitchell liked to knock things down.That's just how he rolled.One Saturday, when Mitchell almost knocks down his dad, his dad catches him and puts...
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Earth Space Moon Base

Ben Joel Price - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Outer space, a moon base, and . . . bananas? Discover Ben Joel Price's quirky extraterrestrial world and its unusual trio of guardians. A spaceman, a robot, and a cheeky monkey use a most unusual method to protect Earth from hungry, googly-eyed moon aliens. Ben Joel Price's offbeat...
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Daniel Feels Left Out

Maggie Testa - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Daniel Tiger feels left out when his friends have a play date without him in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read story based on a popular episode of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood!Daniel and Dad are on their way home from the neighborhood grocery store when they run into Daniel's friends,...
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The Black Rabbit

Philippa Leathers - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

In this clever picture book, a debut author-illustrator introduces a plucky rabbit and the new companion that he just can't shake.Rabbit has a problem. There's a large black rabbit chasing him. No matter where he runs - behind a tree, over the river - the shadowy rabbit follows. Finally...
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Naughty Kitty!

Adam Stower - Scholastic, Incorporated
Format: Print book

NAUGHTY KITTY is the cute, cuddly, and funny follow-up title to Adam Stower's SILLY DOGGY!When Lily is finally allowed to have her very own kitten, strange things are afoot. Lily's brand new, teeny-tiny Kitty shouldn't be any trouble at all, but as soon as Lily leaves Kitty alone, hilarious...
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Who's Hungry?

Dean Hacohen - Candlewick Press, 2015. ©2015
Format: Print book

Children love feeding animals - and now it's as easy as turning the page!It's time to eat, and all the animals are hungry! Young readers can help feed them, one by one, with a simple turn of each vibrant page. Squirrel wants one of those acorns? Here you go, Squirrel. Monkey wants...
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The Watermelon Seed

Greg Pizzoli - Disney Editions
Format: Hardcover

With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed. What will he do when his greatest fear is realized? Will vines sprout out his ears? Will his skin turn pink? This crocodile has a wild imagination that kids will...
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Over the Ocean

TaroÌ? Gomi - Chronicle books LLC, 2016.
Format: Print book

Renowned children's book creator Taro Gomi has created another masterpiece. In this beautiful testament to wondering, a young girl gazes out to where the water meets the sky and wonders what lies beyond the waves. Boats filled with toys? Skyscrapers filled with people? Houses filled...
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LOOK!

Édouard Manceau - Owlkids Books; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

This oversized board book is an invitation to play: when the book is opened, a die-cut in the middle of the book frames the world around the reader, allowing him or her to compare what they see on the page with what they see through the die-cut. Each spread presents something new to look...
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The Nonsense Show

Eric Carle - Philomel Books
Format: Print book

A TIME Magazine Top 10 Children's Book of 2015!Ducks growing out of bananas A mouse catching a cat What's wrong with this book from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Yes, there's something strange, something funny and even downright preposterous on every page of this...
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Templeton Gets His Wish

Greg Pizzoli - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Templeton the cat doesn't like his parents telling him to clean up, and he really doesn't like when his brothers steal his toys. So, he makes a wish on a magic diamond, and his family disappears!At first, Templeton is over the moon. He's free to lounge and play all day, and he never...
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Extraordinary Jane

Hannah E Harrison - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

For anyone with a beloved pet, this delightful and heartwarming story set at the circus shows that quiet qualities like friendship, kindness, and loyalty are important and worthy. Jane is an ordinary dog in an extraordinary circus. She isn't strong, graceful, or brave like her family. When...
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A Taste of the Moon

Michael Grejniec - Bright Connections Media
Format: Print book

This whimsical children's story highlights cooperation and collaboration between a group of animals in their quest to reach the moon. Beautiful watercolor paintings punctuate this story that draws from classic fables and legends, while shedding light on important values, such as generosity,...
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Caillou Gets the Hiccups!

Sarah Margaret Johanson - Caillou

A spaghetti dinner and a lot of giggling result in Caillou getting the hiccups.Daddy thinks he knows how to cure them, and together, they embark on a series of hiccup-curing trials. But none of them seem to work! Mommy insists the hiccups will go away on their own - as long as Caillou doesn't...
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Why I Love My Mom

Alison Reynolds - little bee books; Act edition
Format: Hardcover

There are so many reasons why we love our moms, and this unique gift book lets you show why your mom is special!In WHY I LOVE MY MOM, kids can read the sweet story and then personalize the book by writing and drawing in the pages in the back. On the final two pages, children can draw pictures...
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This Is Not a Picture Book

Sergio Ruzzier - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

In this quirky yet sweet picture book about the joy and power of reading, Duck learns that even books without pictures can be fun. While he and his friend Bug may struggle at first to decipher their book, they stick with it, and before long they discover that not only can they read it, but it deserves...
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Duck in the Fridge

Jeff Mack - Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

It's time for bed, but that doesn't mean it's time for the same old boring bedtime story. This one starts with a boy who discovers a duck in his fridge. Soon there are more ducks, and the only thing they are interested in is having fun. So the boy gets some dogs to scare them...
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Rescue Squad No. 9

Mike Austin - Random House
Format: Print book

In this companion book to Fire Engine No. 9, Rescue Squad No. 9 must spring into action when a young sailor and her dog are stranded during a storm! Follow the crew as they scramble aboard their helicopter and speedboat, racing to the rescue through the waves and winds. The high...
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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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The Bear Ate Your Sandwich

Julia Sarcone-Roach - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

"This delightful picture book about a sandwich gone missing has a hilarious twist at the end that will have kids asking you to read it again and again." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorBear meets sandwich, adventure ensues. . . . A sly classic-in-the-making for fans of Jon Klassen,...
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Mousterpiece

Jane Breskin Zalben - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Print book

Circles and squares! Squiggles and wiggles and stripes! When Jansen the mouse discovers the art of such greats as Picasso, Matisse, and Warhol, the bright, bold colors and shapes capture her imagination and spark her creativity. Join Jansen on a colorful tour of contemporary art in this...
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Beach House

Deanna Caswell - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

A long, long drive.It's been a yearof dreaming, waiting.Now, summer's here.In a funny and heartfelt celebration of family, vacations, and the joy of the sea, Deanna Caswell and Amy June Bates capture the essence of summer - building sand castles, jumping the waves, and watching...
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Patti Cake and Her New Doll

Patricia Reilly Giff - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

Girls will adore two-time Newbery Honoree Pat Reilly Giff's sweet, funny picture book adventure about a spirited little girl, her irrepressible dog, and her new doll!Patti Cake has a new doll.Her name is On Sale.She's afraid of the dark--just like Patti Cake.Patti Cake also has a dog named...
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You Can Do It, Bert!

Ole Könnecke - Gecko Press
Format: Hardcover

You Can Do It, Bert! is the perfect picture book for anyone embarking on a new adventure. This is Berts big day. He is well prepared, mentally and physically. But he might need some encouragement. You Can do it, Bert! is a simple, funny picture book with an encouraging positive message....
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Shh! We Have a Plan

Chris Haughton - Candlewick Pr
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of Little Owl Lost and Oh No, George! comes a funny, strikingly illustrated story of best-laid plans - and the secret to attracting the birdie.Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree! "Hello birdie,"...
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First 100 Words

Roger Priddy - St. Martin's Press
Format: Print book

Your little one will soon learn some essential first words and pictures with this bright board book. There are 100 color photographs to look at and talk about, and 100 simple first words to read and learn, too. The pages are made from tough board for hours of fun reading, and the cover...
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Blocks

Irene Dickson - Nosy Crow
Format: Print book

A stylishly illustrated, ingeniously simple picture-book debut perfect for teaching young children about colors and sharing.Ruby has red blocks and Benji has blue blocks. They both build with their blocks, until Benji takes one of Ruby's red blocks and, in the tussle that follows, all the blocks...
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An Otis Christmas

Loren Long - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

A new Christmas classic from the #1 bestselling creator of Otis and the illustrator of The Little Engine That Could.. "Charming and full of the warmth and love of friends and family, this choice is lovely for sharing."--The Repository. Its Christmas eve on the farm where Otis...
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Princess Patty Meets Her Match

Charise Mericle Harper - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

One day your prince will come . . .. . . or so Princess Patty was told.But he's taking too long, and she's tired of waiting; so with Miss Loverpuff (her pet starfish) in tow, Patty sets off to find her own happily-ever-after. Along the way, she meets a prince who places leftover...
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Chik Chak Shabbat

Mara Rockliff - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

When Goldie gets sick and can't make the cholent, her neighbors bring dishes they made to share with each other.
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Rosie's Walk

Pat Hutchins - Little Simon; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Join an adorably oblivious hen for a farmyard adventure in this cherished story by author-illustrator Pat Hutchins, now available in a Classic Board Book edition.Rosie the hen goes out for a walk...and has no idea that a sly fox is following her! Unwittingly, she leads him into one mishap...
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The Little Gardener

Jan Gerardi - Random House Books for Young Readers; Act Ltf Br edition
Format: Board book

What does it take to become a little gardener? It takes more than just seeds and water. Lift the flaps in this bright board book and find out all you need to know in order to create and care for your very own garden!,
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The Line

Paula Bossio - Kids Can Press
Format: Hardcover

A little girl stumbles onto a line ... and endless possibilities for fun! With a twist and a shake of the line, it becomes a slide, a giant bubble or even a jungle vine. But what -- or who -- could be at the other end?
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A Watermelon in the Sukkah

Sylvia A. Rouss - Kar-Ben Pub
Format: Hardcover

All the children in Miss Sharon's class have brought their favorite fruits to decorate the sukkah. But when Michael brings a watermelon, the class must find a way to hang it!
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Good Night, Dora!

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

Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer says goodnight in this bedtime lift-the-flap storybook. With lift-the-flap surprises on every page, this interactive storybook will send girls ages 3-7 to sleep with smiles on their faces.
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Still A Gorilla!

Kim Norman - Scholastic, Inc
Format: Paperback

Will Willy be another type of animal?No!Still a gorilla!. In this fun, zany picture book, Willy the Gorilla imitates other animals at the zoo, including a lion, a walrus, a billy goat, an alligator, and a kangaroo. But pretending to be something he is not never works out. What if he just...
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The Pigeon Needs a Bath!

Mo Willems - Hyperion Books for Children
Format: Hardcover

The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It's going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge.
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The Big Blue Thing on the Hill

Yuval Zommer - Candlewick Press
Format: Hardcover

This crazy animal caper will have you cheering for the little guys!When the Big Blue Thing (a camper van to us humans) arrives on Howling Hill, the local wildlife all agree it has to go. First the wolves try to scare it away, then the bears, boars, and foxes have a turn. Finally the wise...
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Go! Go! Go! Stop!

Charise Mericle Harper - Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

One day Little Green rolls into town and says his first word: "Go!" The town is building a bridge, and now everyone has a job to do, from dump truck to forklift. Little Green helps them do their jobs with gusto. Until . . . there is a little too much gusto. They can go, go, go . . . but how will...
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You Are a Lion! and Other Fun Yoga Poses

Tae-Eun Yoo - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover

With simple instructions and bright, clear illustrations, award-winning artist Taeeun Yoo invites children to enjoy yoga by assuming playful animal poses. And she sparks their imagination further by encouraging them to pretend to be the animal - to flutter like a butterfly, hiss like a snake,...
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Mousequerade Ball: A Counting Tale

Lori Mortensen - Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Format: Print book

In a castle on a hill, in a great grand hall,mice are getting ready for the Mousequerade Ball.They dress in their finest. What a grand affair!But when an unexpected guest arrives,the mice get quite a scare.Is the evening ruined? Should they run in fright? Or will a gallant mouse stand up and save...
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Daniel Visits the Library

Maggie Testa - Simon Spotlight, 2015.
Format: Print book

Daniel Tiger and his friends go to story time at the library in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read story based on a popular episode of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood!Daniel Tiger and Prince Wednesday are so excited for story time at the library! But first they have to lean how to be calm and quiet....
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Snowmen at Work

Caralyn Buehner - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

If you were a snowman, what job would you choose? Ten years ago, on the publication of Snowmen at Night, we discovered the secret lives of snowmen. While we humans sleep, the snowmen go sledding, play baseball, and drink cocoa. But now it's revealed that snowmen don't just play...
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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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Looking for Bongo

Eric Velasquez - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

Oh no! A boy's beloved stuffed toy, Bongo, is missing. No one can help him. When he asks his abuela where Bongo is, she answers, "Yo no s. I don't know." Mom and Dad haven't seen Bongo either. Gato just says "Meow," and runs away. When Bongo finally turns up behind Dad's...
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Maggi and Milo

Juli Brenning - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Maggi is an excellent adventurer, a pretty good songwriter, an aspiring scientist, and Milos best friend. Milo is a Border Collie, and hes very smart. When Maggi gets a book about frogs from her grandma, naturally, she decides to take Milo to find frogs the very next day. But it turns out that...
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Dora Saves the Enchanted Forest/Dora Saves Crystal Kingdom

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

Two magical Nickelodeon Dora the Explorer adventures in one book! Young girls ages 3-7 will love this Deluxe 8x8 Books, based on the popular tentpoles Dora Saves the Enchanted Forest and Dora Saves Crystal Kingdom, that features fairies, elves, a unicorn - plus over 50 stickers.
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Smile, Pout-Pout Fish

Deborah Diesen - Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

A short and sweet mini-adventure especially created to introduce the youngest guppies to the popular Pout-Pout FishNo need to be worried! No need to be sad! Toddlers will love swimming along with the Pout-Pout Fish as he turns little frowns into big smiles. With just one line of text per page,...
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Angelina Takes a Bow

Katharine Holabird - Penguin Young Readers

Angelina scores the lead in her school play! Little girls will love reading aloud with this Level 2 Penguin Young Reader about Angelina Ballerina's adventures as the lead in her school's ballet. The easy-to-read text and vibrant illustrations bring the sweet, episode-based story...
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Home Tweet Home

Courtney Dicmas - Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Pippi and Burt are tired of sharing their crowded nest with eight noisy little siblings, so off they fly to see the big, wide world and find a new home. But when they encounter all sorts of big, scary, hungry creatures, Pippi and Burt realize their crowded old nest is the best home of all....
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I'm Bored

Michael Ian Black - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

There is NOTHING boring about being a kid, but one little girl is going to have to prove it in this anything-but-boring picture book from comedian Michael Ian Black. Just when a little girl thinks she couldnt possibly be more bored, she stumbles upon a potato who turns the tables on her by declaring...
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Bottoms Up!

Yusuke Yonezu - minedition; Ltf Min Br edition
Format: Board book

A lift-the-flap book for the very young Name that bottom! We all recognize these creatures, but not from the back. A charming and funny lift-the-flap book. Each flap reveals a new view of the creature whose bottom is featured on each page, with a friendly hello. Duck, monkey, pig, zebra....
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Sherlock Holmes in the Hound of the Baskervilles : a sounds primer

Jennifer Adams; Alison Oliver; Arthur Conan Doyle - Gibbs Smith
Format:  Print book : Fiction : Juvenile audience : English

Delight your little one with the sounds and sights of a mysterious night in Sherlock Holmes in the Hound of Baskervilles: A BabyLit Sounds Primer. Alison Oliver's bold illustrations correspond with Jennifer Adams' clever, simple text to create pairings little bibliophiles will love...
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Tractor Mac Parade's Best

Billy Steers - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

There are so many great floats at the town parade: the Young Farmers' Club, the Sports Team, the Outdoor Club. Tractor Mac can't wait to see which one he gets to pull. Then he finds out that his friends have been asked to pull all of the floats he wanted, and all that is left is the Mrs....
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I'll Save You Bobo!

Eileen Rosenthal - Atheneum Books for Young Readers; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

The irresistible stars of I Must Have Bobo! return in another everyday adventure in domestic disharmony!Willy wants to write a storybook starring Bobo—and act out revenge fantasies on Earl—but Earl keeps wrecking the story (hence the desire to act out revenge fantasies!). Quit...
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Caillou: Mystery Valentine

Anne Paradis - Caillou
Format: Print book

Its Valentines Day and Caillou is invited to a party at his best friend Leos house. Caillou prepares special Valentine cards for all his friends. When he gets to the party and hands out his cards, he finds a mysterious Valentine addressed to him! Its not from anyone at the party. A little...
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Bear Has a Story to Tell

Philip C. Stead - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

It was almost winter and Bear was getting sleepy. But first, Bear had a story to tell...Bear found his friend Mouse, but Mouse was busy gathering seeds and didn't have time to listen to a story. Then Bear saw his friend Duck, but Duck was getting ready to fly south. What about his friend...
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Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa

Anna Dewdney - Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2015.
Format: Print book

It's an exciting day for Llama Llama; he's going to visit Gram and Grandpa Llama and spend the night! His first night away from home ... .and from Mama. But he makes sure to pack everything he needs. And there are so many fun things to do with Gram and Grandpa. It's not until...
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Starry Night, Hold Me Tight

Jean Sagendorph - Running Press Kids; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Baby Bear's adventures help him learn and grow, and it is Momma's big bear hugs that keep him safe and warm. Snuggle up with this wintry bedtime story and see how the love between a mother and cub grows through each day.
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Lenny & Lucy

Philip Christian Stead - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Print book

Peter and his father are moving to a new house beyond the dark unfriendly woods. When they arrive at their new home, Peter wants to turn back. Fortunately, he has Harold for company, but Harold is just a dog and can't help Peter. Scared of the things hidden in the woods, Peter makes...
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Bye-Bye Binky: Big Kid Power

Maria Van Lieshout - Chronicle Books
Format: Print book

Babies use a binky. Do big kids? No! Big kids say, "Bye-bye, binky!"Every child's life is filled with milestones. Some happen easily; others need a little extra support. Artist and mom Maria van Lieshout has been there. Drawing upon her own experiences, she has created an engaging...
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The Way to the Zoo

John Burningham - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

The celebrated John Burningham opens the door to a child's secret adventure in this new picture-book classic.What if you noticed a door in your bedroom that wasn't there before? And what if it led to a passage to . . . the zoo? You might want to take just one little bear back to your...
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Nanette's Baguette

Mo Willems - Hyperion Books for Children
Format: Print book

Today is the day Nanette gets to get the baguette Is she set? YOU BET Mo Willems' hilarious new picture book, Nanette's Baguette, follows our plucky heroine on her first big solo trip to the bakery. But . . . will Nanette get the baguette from baker Juliette? Or will Nanette soon be beset...
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Fire Truck is Flashing

Mandy Archer - QEB Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Up and down, here and there, busy wheels are everywhere! Someone is stealing famous paintings, but who is it, and where are they hiding them? Join the cats in a Police Car chase to catch the sneaky thief! Each story features a popular vehicle as the central character, and involves a group...
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Fetch

Jorey Hurley - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

Experience the simple joy of a dogs day at the beach in this vibrant picture book from the acclaimed author-illustrator of Nest, which the New York Times Book Review said was certain to please aesthetically minded children and adults and that Shelf Awareness called a quiet masterpiece....
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Here Comes Destructosaurus!

Aaron Reynolds - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Watch the unstoppable destructive force of a raging temper tantrum! Tremble at the enormous mess and disrespectful roaring! Despair as no amount of scolding can stem the heedless fury! Someone is heading for a time-out, Mister! Anyone who has witnessed (or been) a toddler in the throes...
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The Tooth Mouse

Susan Hood - Kids Can Press, Ltd.
Format: Hardcover

In this charming picture book written by Susan Hood, the Tooth Mouse (who replaces the Tooth Fairy in French-speaking countries) has called a meeting to announce her retirement. "I am not as spry as I used to be ? I have decided it is time to name my successor!" she tells the surprised...
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Special Delivery

Philip Christian Stead - Roaring Brook Press, 2015.
Format: Print book

Sadie is on her way to deliver an elephant to her Great-Aunt Josephine, who lives completely alone and can really use the company.She tries everything from mailing the elephant to boarding a plane, a train, and an alligator to get to her aunt's home. Along the way she meets an array...
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Supertruck

Stephen Savage - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

When the city is hit by a colossal snowstorm, only one superhero can save the day. But who is this mysterious hero, and why does he disappear once his job is done?Find out in this snowy tale about a little truck with a very big job, the second of Stephen Savage's vehicle-based picture books.
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The Mitten String

Jennifer Rosner - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Ruthie Tober's family is known for the beautiful, warm mittens they knit so when she and her mother meet a deaf woman and her baby and give them shelter, Ruthie decides to design very special mittens for them.
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Froggy Gets a Doggy

Jonathan London - Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Format: Hardcover

A pet! Mom has agreed: Froggy can have a pet. Off to the pet store they go. Mom would prefer a bunny or some mice, but Froggy and his little sister, Pollywogilina, have their hearts set on a doggy. And when Froggy sees the little dog with big brown eyes, he begs to take her home.Mom...
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Little Tiger Picks Up

Michael Dahl - Picture Window Books; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Little Tiger thinks playtime is over. But wait! Playtime ends with a simple job. Little Tiger must pick up his toys, games, and books. Part of the Hello Genius series, this simple board book helps toddlers learn important social skills.
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Max & Ruby at the Warthogs' Wedding

Rosemary Wells - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Oh, no! Max has lost the wedding ring!How can the Warthogs wedding go on without the ring Max and Ruby lead the search through the grand hotel. Down to the laundry, up to the towers, back to the conservatory they run, following the map in Grandmothers Bunnyphone.Children will delight in lifting...
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A Perfectly Messed-Up Story

Patrick McDonnell - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In this interactive and engaging read-aloud, bestselling author and award-winning artist Patrick McDonnell creates a funny, engaging, and almost perfect story about embracing lifes messes.. Little Louies story keeps getting messed up, and hes not happy about it! Whats the point of telling...
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Thank You and Good Night

Patrick McDonnell - Little
Format: Print book

An homage to classic bedtime stories and their creators, from a Caldecott Honor recipient and bestselling artist Patrick McDonnell's first bedtime book captures the magic of a sleepover with friends, and reminds us to cherish life's simplest pleasures. During a fun pajama party, three animal...
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Just Right for Two

Tracey Corderoy - Nosy Crow
Format: Hardcover

Dog has everything he needs in his big blue suitcase. Or does he?Dogs big blue suitcase is the perfect fit for all the little treasures he has collected. He is sure that he is happy with just himself and his suitcase. Until one night when Mouse comes along, and Dog discovers that his big blue...
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Bear's House of Books

POPPY BISHOP - Tiger Tales
Format: Hardcover

Friends Fox, Rabbit, Hedgehog, and Mouse all love to read. One day, they find a book in the woods and set off to return it to its owner, Bear. When they arrive at Bears house, they discover shelves and shelves of books. A dream come true as they read story after story until Bear comes home!
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Sleepover with Beatrice and Bear

Monica Carnesi - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover

This delightful story of an irrepressible bunny will engage readers on many levels as it celebrates creativity, making the best of circumstances, and the joy of the changing seasons. How can two friends share winter when one of them is hibernating? Beatrice and Bear meet one spring day and become...
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The Black Widow

Daniel Silva - Harper
Format: Hardcover

#1 NYT Bestseller#1 USA Bestseller#1 WSJ BestsellerAn Amazon Editors' Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Best Fiction Book of the YearAn iBooks Book of the Month"The novel's grand finale is heart-stopping, unexpected and deeply unsettling." - Washington Post"Fascinating, suspenseful,...
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How Much Does a Ladybug Weigh?

Alison Limentani - Boxer Books Ltd, 2016.
Format: Print book

What does a little ladybug weigh? A snail? A swan? In her extraordinary picture book Alison Limentani introduces children to a fascinating world of wildlife, weight, numbers, and comparisons. Did you know that five starlings weigh the same as one squirrel - or that three rabbits weigh the same...
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The Bot That Scott Built

Kim Norman - Union Square Kids
Format: Hardcover

When Scott builds a bot, a bippity-bot, sparks fly . . . and his entire classroom goes wild. Before long, fiery ants and carnivorous plants, a freaky frog, a big-bellied boa, and an exploding "volcano" have wreaked total havoc. Can Scotts bot, which started it all, manage the mess?...
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Once Upon a Cloud

Claire Keane - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Fresh from her work on Frozen and Tangled, Claire Keane brings her legendary talent to her debut picture book about finding the right present for someone you love.Celeste wants to give her mother something specialbut what Her search takes her up into the skies, where she meets the stars,...
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