Picture Books
Baker, Keith
Just How Long Can a Long String Be?!
Bird answers Ant’s question by showing him the endless possibilities of an ordinary ball of string.
Boutignon, Béatrice
Not All Animals Are Blue: A Big Book of Little Differences
Filled with questions and colors, this book prompts readers to examine illustrations in order to determine answers to the inquiries proposed on the previous page.
Braun, Sebastien
In this bright and bold picture book that’s just right for toddlers, a black cat named Meeow creates a wonderful surprise out of a cardboard box.
Brown, Peter
When a boy comes across a struggling garden on some abandoned train tracks, he decides to help the plants grow—so well that his dreary city is transformed into a lush, green world.
Burningham, John
Young Marie Elaine wonders where the cat goes when he’s outside at night, and on one summer evening, she’s lucky enough to go out with him—fancy clothes and all.
Cole, Henry
Esme’s grandfather promises her an animal from the county auction, and after much deliberation, they choose a little goat that turns out to have a special gift.
Cordell, Matthew
Even after Piglet Ruben and his little brother Julius have a “degumming bath,” the boys continue to wreak havoc and break their mother’s three rules for chewing gum.
Cousins, Lucy
Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales
Young readers will enjoy these simply revamped fairy tales illustrated with bold colors in Lucy Cousins’ signature style.
Feldman, Eve
Each double-page spread tells a story using only four rhyming words in this clever introduction to language, rhyme and storytelling.
Franco, Betsy
Zero Is the Leaves on the Tree
Zero is a word that describes a lack of something, like when leaves fall off a tree or when waves wash away footprints in the sand.
Fraser, Mary Ann
Wide-awake children and their tired parents will laugh at and identify with a nocturnal hamster who keeps the other animals up in this bedtime story.
Fucile, Tony
How hard is it to do nothing? Join two cartoon-like boys who try to come to a screeching halt without success.
Gal, Susan.
With warm and comforting illustrations, this book will reassure readers who are wary of the dark as they recognize all the different types of illumination before saying “goodnight.”
Gall, Chris
Imagine a world where huge, noisy, mega-hungry, and sometimes disgusting, prehistoric trucks roam the earth. Enter with caution!
Golson, Terry
The chickens of Little Pond Farm take turns laying eggs in the nesting boxes, except for Tillie, who leaves her eggs in unconventional places. See if you can find them in this photographic journey through the farmyard.
Gravett, Emily
Soft pencil and watercolor illustrations depict the sadness Duck feels when he is the only bird without an egg of his own, until he finds one that finally hatches and surprises everyone.
Harrison, Joanna
A young boy’s day turns into an adventure, filled with honey sandwiches and bear hugs, when his grumpy dad becomes an actual grizzly bear.
Henkes, Kevin
A little girl is fascinated by the colors, shapes, sounds and movements of the many different birds she sees through her window.
Hill, Isabel
You wouldn’t expect to see the tortoise and the hare running a race or a wild boar in New York City, but if you look closely at the photographs you will discover the treasures hidden in the architecture.
Hughes, Langston
Dramatic photographs accompany Hughes’ classic poem that celebrates the beauty of the African-American community in this 2010 Coretta Scott King winner.
Isadora, Rachel
Take a mouth-watering tour of a restaurant in Chinatown when Louie goes on his weekly visit to see the owner, his grandpa Sam.
Kasza, Keiko
Raccoon is afraid of everything that can go wrong on a picnic until duck convinces him that everything can also go right.
Long, Loren
A little red tractor named Otis loves life on the farm, particularly his friend the calf, but everything starts to change when a big, shiny, new, yellow tractor arrives.
Low, William
Fold-out pages with vibrantly colored illustrations and onomatopoetic sounds bring the machines featured in this book to life; the last two pages provide the more curious reader with bonus information.
McDonnell, Patrick
In this picture book featuring the characters of the comic strip Mutts, readers learn the secret of what makes a dog’s tail wag.
McGhee, Alison
The big day of the piano recital is here; between practicing, improvisation, chutzpah, and a pair of lucky underwear, the narrator is sure to succeed!
Mora, Pat
In recognition of El dίa de los niños/El dίa de los libros, this bilingual book celebrates Children’s Day/Book Day in Mexico with a festive array of colors and characters.
Morrow, Barbara Olenyik.
Mr. Mosquito Put on His Tuxedo
When enormous clawed feet threaten the insects’ ball, Mr. Mosquito valiantly saves the day and earns high praise from the Queen Bee.
Oldland, Nicholas
Much to the other animals’ bewilderment, Bear is so filled with love and happiness that he hugs every living thing in the forest, but a change occurs when he encounters a human with an axe.
Parenteau, Shirley
Four small chairs for four small bears are just right until a big brown bear comes along and causes the group to rethink their seating arrangements. Can five bears share four chairs?
Patricelli, Leslie
A young girl on a swing gets an unforgettable ride as she tells her father to push her higher and higher.
Paul, Ann Whitford.
Fans of Little Red Riding Hood will enjoy this humorous multicultural adaptation of the old favorite, complete with a glossary of Spanish words.
Pinkney, Jerry
Pinkney’s elaborately detailed illustrations bring this virtually wordless retelling of Aesop’s classic fable to life in this 2010 Caldecott Medal winner.
Portis, Antoinette
A young penguin is bored of seeing the same colors everywhere—white, black and blue—and goes off on a search for something of a different color.
Rash, Andy
Kids will laugh out loud at this story of a cowboy who, after receiving a saddle as a gift, can’t quite figure out what to do with it.
Root, Phyllis
Soft delicate illustrations and rhyming text track baby animals as they explore the world around them with help from their mamas.
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse
In this playful version of a classic visual puzzle, two unseen characters debate whether the animal they are looking at is a duck or a rabbit.
Rubbino, Salvatore
Spend the day walking and taxiing with a boy and his father as they enjoy some of the highpoints of Manhattan.
Russell, Natalie
In this charming story of friendship, Little Rabbit, who lives in the city, and Brown Rabbit, whose home is in the park, have a wonderful time playing together but realize that they feel most comfortable in very different surroundings.
Rylant, Cynthia
With poetic text and bold cut-paper art, this picture book reminds us to make the most of each day and enjoy all that life has to offer.
Sakai, Komako
A subdued palette captures the mood of a heavy snowfall that blankets an urban landscape and keeps a young rabbit home from school, longing to play outside once the storm is over.
Salerno, Steven
Baby Harry is hungry, so hungry that traditional snacks just won’t do in this retro-styled picture book that will make kids and their grownups gasp.
Scanlon, Liz Garton
Explore the world from the tiniest organism to the largest expanse of sky in this rhyming tribute to all life in joyous text and glorious illustrations. 2010 Caldecott Honor book.
Sherry, Kevin.
A squirrel works feverishly gathering, digging and burying his acorns, until a giant appears with his own obsession.
Sidman, Joyce.
Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors
A woman and her dog embark on a whimsical journey through the seasons in this cleverly written and intricately illustrated 2010 Caldecott Honor book.
Siminovich, Lorena
When cat and dog friends Alex and Lulu realize their vast array of differences, they wonder how they could possibly be best friends.
Thomas, Jan
Ed, Ned, and Ted rhyme all the time, but Bob just doesn’t seem to get it…or could Bob be the brightest of the bunch?
Urbanovic, Jackie
Irene and her animal friends are frightened when a “wanted” alligator shows up at the door, but luckily for everyone, courageous and compassionate Max has a plan.
Van Dusen, Chris.
When fifteen circus animals narrowly escape their sinking ship, a small community helps hide them from the cruel circus boss when he tries to get them back.
Van Leeuwen, Jean
Pssst...When word gets around that Mrs. Farmer is making chicken soup, Little Chickie runs and hides with the other poultry in this fun read-aloud.
Wahman, Wendy
Don’t Lick the Dog: Making Friends with Dogs
Vibrant illustrations and rhyming text give readers tips on how to behave when meeting new canine friends.
Weeks, Sarah
Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth!
Do you want to know the reality about babies? Bright cartoon illustrations and clear bold typeface set the stage for Sophie’s humorous take on what kids need to know when their parents bring home a sibling.
Weeks, Sarah.
In this heartfelt story, find out how a forlorn dog communicates his love for a cat in the universal language of music.
Young, Ed
An eaglet hatched from a mysterious egg learns how to soar in this simple story about perseverance.
Zuckerman, Andrew
Striking photographs of animals paired with big, bold letters draw in readers for an alphabet guessing game that ends with a glossary for the extra-curious.