“There aren’t many ‘baby books’ that convey this kind of emotional richness supported by a perfect artistic form.” — Washington Post Book World When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this … [Read more...] about Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (A Click Clack Book) by Doreen Cronin
A MUST HAVE!! The quirky, hilarious farmyard tale that started it all from New York Times bestselling duo of Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin! Now the inspiration for a new Christmas special, CLICK, CLACK, MOO: Christmas on the Farm. Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears: Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. But Farmer Brown’s problems REALLY begin when his cows start leaving him notes! Come join the fun as a bunch of literate cows … [Read more...] about Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (A Click Clack Book) by Doreen Cronin
Usborne Illustrated Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Ruth Brocklehurst & Gillian Doherty
It's Tell a Fairytale Day! Pick your favorite from this beautifully illustrated book! This is a wonderful collection of stories from the famous collectors of fairytales, "The Brothers Grimm". Stories include: "The Frog Prince", "Rapunzel", "Hansel and Gretel", "Little Red Riding Hood", "The Bremen Town Musicians", "Tom Thumb", "The Elves and the Shoemaker", "Sleeping Beauty", "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves", "Rumpelstiltskin", "The Goose Girl", "The Bear and the Wren", "The Twelve … [Read more...] about Usborne Illustrated Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Ruth Brocklehurst & Gillian Doherty
Biscuit 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read) by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
It's National Dog Biscuit Day! We can celebrate with Biscuit the golden puppy! This set of 12 simple and fun Biscuit storybooks is an excellent choice to share at home or in the preschool or kindergarten classroom. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children ages 3 to 6. Enter into the world of reading with I Can Read Phonics! Biscuit is everyone's favorite little yellow puppy, and this 12-book box set is a helpful teaching tool for emergent … [Read more...] about Biscuit 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read) by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
Knocked from her mother’s safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird’s nest. This adorable baby fruit bat’s world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats. “Delightful and informative but never didactic; a splendid debut.” —Kirkus Reviews … [Read more...] about Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything … [Read more...] about Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Nancy Drew 02: The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew Mysteries Book 2) by Carolyn Keene
After receiving a call from her friend Helen Corning, Nancy agrees to help solve a baffling mystery. Helen's Aunt Rosemary has been living with her mother at the old family mansion, and they have noticed many strange things. They have heard music, thumps, and creaking noises at night, and seen eerie shadows on the walls. Could the house be haunted? Just as soon as she hangs up the phone, a strange man visits Nancy's house to warn her and her father that they are in danger because of a case he … [Read more...] about Nancy Drew 02: The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew Mysteries Book 2) by Carolyn Keene
If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff
Enjoy National Muffin Day while reading If You Give a Moose a Muffin! If a big hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make him feel at home. If you give him a muffin, he'll want some jam to go with it. When he's eaten all your muffins, he'll want to go to the store to get some more muffin mix... In this hilarious sequel to the beloved If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, the young host is again run ragged by a surprise guest. Young readers will delight in the comic … [Read more...] about If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff
Oh, the Pets You Can Get!: All About Our Animal Friends (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library) by Tish Rabe
Today is National Love Your Pet Day! The Cat and Co. take off to the faraway land of Gerpletz where they know quite a lot about caring for pets—especially cats, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, and bunnies! From the food, shelter, exercise, and medical care they need to the love and companionship they crave, the Cat teaches beginning readers how to keep their pets (and themselves!) healthy, safe, and happy. … [Read more...] about Oh, the Pets You Can Get!: All About Our Animal Friends (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library) by Tish Rabe
Dinosaur Dance! by Sandra Boynton
ZANG! BOP! KIDDLY POW! The DINOSAUR DANCE is starting NOW! Join Boynton’s lively prehistoric bunch as they get everyone’s tails shaking for a feet-stomping good time. Whether they dance the Shimmy Shimmy Shake, the Quivery Quake, or just decide to Cha-Cha-Cha, young readers are sure to giggle along with these adorable creatures that are ready for a ROARING good time! … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Dance! by Sandra Boynton
