ABC I like me!

An ABC book about things that your children can like about themselves!

- by Nancy Carlson

Arthur's Eyes

Arthur can't see the board at school. No one wants to be on his team because he can't see where the basket is. He is ashamed to find out that he has to wear glasses.

- by Marc Brown

Chameleon's Colors

Chameleon's can change colors, but what if the other animals could too?

- by Chisato Tashiro

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is so proud of her name, until, that is, she starts school. The other kids cannot believe that she is named after a flower!

- by Kevin Henkes

Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon

Our  favorite monkey is off on another adventure- this time he is having some high flying fun!

- by Margret & H.A. Rey

David gets into trouble

Every time David gets into trouble, he has the same response: It wasn't my fault!

- by David Shannon

Families are Different

Nico doesn't look like her mom and dad. That is because she is adopted. Nico looks around and realizes she is like everyone else- she is different!

- by Nina Pellegrini

Giraffes Can't Dance

Gerald is a tall awkward Giraffe that gets made fun of because he can't dance. What can Gerald do?

- by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees

How Have I Grown?

In How I have Grown? a little girl tells about being a baby, a "little kid," and a big kindergartner. Children can identify with Anna as she tells of crawling and climbing, having spats in nursery school, caring for a pet and telling stories in kindergarten. Best of all, she has learned how to comfort a friend and to share!

- by Mary Reid

How to make an Apple Pie and see the World

From the jungles of Sri Lanka to the apple orchards of Vermont, the energetic little baker searches far and wide to find the finest ingredients for her apple pie. Marjorie Pirceman's deliciously silly adventure comes complete with a real recipe for apple pie.

I was so mad

A Mercer Mayer's Little Critter story, which address all the major issues of growing up, are perennial favorites of parents and children.

I will Never NOT ever eat a tomato

Charlie has this little sister, Lola. Sometimes Charlie has to give Lola her dinner. This is difficult because she is a very fussy eater. Lola says, " I do not eat peas, or carrots or potatoes or mushrooms or spaghetti or eggs or sausages. I do not eat cauliflower or cabbage or baked beans or bananas or oranges. And I will never eat a tomato." But what about orange twiglest, cloud fluff, ocean nibbles, green drops and moonsquirters? Will she eat these?

- by Lauren Child

i'm not a baby

What does Leo Leotardi say when his family won't let him sleep in a real bed? What does Leo Leotardi insist when his family declares that "the baby is a genius" because he can recite his ABCs? And what does Leo Leotardi SCREAM when the family is so impressed that "the baby" is graduating from high school?

I'M NOT A BABY!

- by Jill McElmurry

Junie B. First Grader (at last!)

Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant, because first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here's the worst thing of all: when Junie B tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can't seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing... glasses?

- by Barbara Park

Off to Bed

What does a little monster do before going to bed? He runs all around the house, plays with his toothbrush, dances on his bed, asks to hear a story. . . Off to bed, little monster!

Oh, the Places You'll Go

For out-starting upstarts of all ages, here is a wonderfully wise and blessedly brief graduation speech from the one and only Dr. Seuss. In his inimitable, humorous verse and pictures he addresses the Great Balancing Act (Life itself, and the ups and downs it presents) while encouraging us to find the success that lies within us.

- by Dr. Seuss

Once I was...

Once I was baby and couldn't do things... now look what I can do.

- by Niki Clark Leopold

Stellaluna

Stellaluna is a baby bat, but she lives in a bird's nest with a bird family. How did she get there? Will she ever find her bat family?

- by Janell Cannon

The Kissing Hand

A story for any child who confronts a difficult situation, and for the child within each of us who sometimes needs reassurance.

The Salamander Room

What happens when you want to keep a salamander in your room? Find out what this little boy learns about keeping a pet and every care that you will need to consider.

- by Anne Mazer

The Three Little Pigs (Super WHY!)

Pig is upset that Jill is knocking down his blocks, so the Super Readers zoom to the rescue! Come along with the Super Readers as they fly into the book The Three Little Pigs and help Pig find a way to solve his problem with Jill.

- based on the TV series created by Angela C. Santomero

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

A fun, colorful book that will have your kids entertained as they read it over and over again. What a great classic.

- by Eric Carle

The Way I Feel

Ramp with your child through this delightful word book of feelings. This is a wonderful addition to any child's library of books that explain the world out there, as well as the world within.

- by Janan Cain

What a Tantrum!

What happens when Roberto has a tantrum- watch out!

- by Mireille d' Allance

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