What a perfect book to read for National Chocolate Cake Day! If you give a cat a cupcake, he'll ask for some sprinkles to go with it. When you give him the sprinkles, he might spill some on the floor. Cleaning up will make him hot, so you'll give him a bathing suit . . . Written in the tradition of the bestselling If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond's If You Give a Cat a Cupcake will show everyone that Cat is where it's at! The If You Give... series is a … [Read more...] about If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff
Corduroy by Don Freeman
Corduroy has been on the department store shelf for a long time. Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she knows that he’s the bear for her. Her mother, though, thinks he’s a little shopworn—he’s even missing a button! Still, Corduroy knows that with a bit of work he can tidy himself up and be just the bear for Lisa. And where better to start than with a nighttime adventure through the department store, searching for a new button! Celebrate 50 years of this irresistible childhood classic, a … [Read more...] about Corduroy by Don Freeman
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement. Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you … [Read more...] about Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
Opposites by Sandra Boynton
It's National Opposites Day! What better way then to read this timeless book "Opposites" by world renowned author, Sandra Boynton. From heavy and light to wet and dry, opposites are full of fun in this Sandra Boynton classic. Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have … [Read more...] about Opposites by Sandra Boynton
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker
A masterpiece of rhyme that will have any big truck fan asking to hear it again! As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! … [Read more...] about Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr Eric Carle
The book that needs to be in every nursery! Children adore this colorful book! A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck-- all parade across the pages of this delightful picture book classic, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals. … [Read more...] about Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr Eric Carle
Those Darn Squirrels Fly South by Adam Rubin
If yesterday's National Squirrel Appreciation Day got you hooked on Adam Rubin's Those Darn Squirrels series, try this next book! From the creators of Dragons Love Tacos comes the third off-the-wall comedy featuring Old Man Fookwire, a lot of birds, and those darn squirrels. Old Man Fookwire's one pleasure in life is painting the birds in his backyard. When fall arrives and the birds fly south, Fookwire is desolate. The squirrels are curious: Where are the birds going, and what do they do … [Read more...] about Those Darn Squirrels Fly South by Adam Rubin
Thomas’ 123 Book (Thomas & Friends) by Reverend W. Awdry
Count along with Thomas the Tank Engine as he chugs around the Island of Sodor. This companion to the perennial classic Thomas' ABC Book teaches numbers to train-obsessed little boys and girls ages 3-7 as only Thomas & Friends can. … [Read more...] about Thomas’ 123 Book (Thomas & Friends) by Reverend W. Awdry
Those Darn Squirrels! by Adam Rubin
January 21 is National Squirrel Appreciation Day! Let's grab this book and show our appreciation to Those Darn Squirrels! From the creators of Dragons Love Tacos comes the story of what happens when a grumpy old man and some mischievous squirrels match wits—with hilarious results. Old Man Fookwire is a grump. The only thing he likes to do is paint pictures of the birds that visit his backyard. The problem is, they fly south every winter, leaving him sad and lonely. So he decides to get … [Read more...] about Those Darn Squirrels! by Adam Rubin
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems
Mo Willems created a library staple! When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum. … [Read more...] about Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems
