Ducky
Eve Bunting
Based on a true story, a yellow plastic duck makes a perilous journey when he is washed overboard with a crateful of other bathtub toys.
The Golly Sisters Go West
Betsy Byars
The singing and dancing Golly Sisters travel west in a covered wagon. See other Golly Sisters books.
Stellaluna
Janell Cannon
After she falls into a bird's nest, a baby bat is raised like a bird until she is reunited with her mother.
Strega Nona
Tomie De Paola
When Strega Nona leaves Big Anthony alone with her magic pasta pot, he is determined to show the townspeople how it
works. See other books about Strega Nona and Big Anthony.
Abuela
Arthur Dorros
Riding on a bus with her abuela (grandmother), a little girl imagines that they are carried up into the sky and fly over the sights of New York City. Look for the sequel, Isla.
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Kevin Henkes
Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, until he takes away her purse when she can’t stop playing with it.
Danny and the Dinosaur
Syd Hoff
A little boy is surprised when one of the dinosaurs from the museum agrees to play. See other books about Danny and the dinosaur.
Boundless Grace
Mary Hoffman
Grace is invited to visit her father and his new family in Africa. Look for the prequel: Amazing Grace.
My New York
Kathy Jakobsen
Becky, a young New Yorker, takes a Midwest friend to tour New York City.
Tacky the Penguin
Helen Lester
Tacky, the penguin, does not fit in with his sleek companions. His odd behavior is handy when hunters arrive with maps and traps. See other books about Tacky the penguin.
Mirette on the High Wire
Emily Arnold McCully
Mirette learns tightrope walking from Monsieur Bellini, not knowing that he is a tightrope artist. Look for Starring Mirette and Bellini.
Martha Speaks
Susan Meddaugh
Problems arise when Martha, the family dog, learns to speak after eating alphabet soup. Look for other books about Martha.
Little Bear
Else Holmelund Minarik
Little Bear has many adventures, including a trip to the moon and a birthday party. See other books about Little Bear.
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
Trinka Hakes Noble
Jimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm. See other books about Jimmy’s boa.
Fireflies for Nathan
Shulamith Levey Oppenheim
With the help of his grandparents, six-year-old Nathan catches fireflies just like his father did when he was six.
JoJo’s Flying Side Kick
Brian Pinkney
JoJo must break a board with a flying sidekick to earn her Tae Kwon Do yellow belt.
The Chalk Doll
Charlotte Pomerantz
Rosy's mother remembers her childhood in Jamaica and her very special dolls.
Tar Beach
Faith Ringgold
A young girl dreams of flying above her Harlem home, laying claim to all she sees.
Henry and Mudge
Cynthia Rylant
Henry, feeling lonely on a street without other children, finds friendship and love in the big dog Mudge. See other books about Henry and Mudge.
Abiyoyo
Pete Seeger
Banished from the town for making mischief, a boy and his father are welcomed back when they make the giant, Abiyoyo,
disappear.
Tops & Bottoms
Janet Stevens
Hare turns his bad luck around by striking a clever deal with rich and lazy Bear.
Tales of Oliver Pig
Jean Van Leeuwen
Adventures of Oliver Pig and his family. See other books about Oliver and Amanda Pig.
Ira Sleeps Over
Bernard Waber
A little boy is excited about spending the night at his friend's house, but worries how he'll get along without his teddy bear. See Ira Says Goodbye.
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Jeanette Winter
Following the directions in the song, “The Drinking Gourd,” runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada.
Germs Make Me Sick!
Melvin Berger
Learn how bacteria and viruses affect your body and how your body fights them. See other “Let’s Read and Find Out” books.
Caribbean Carnival: Songs of the West Indies
Thirteen West Indies songs to sing to piano music.
Market!
Ted Lewin
Take a tour of marketplaces around the world.
Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King
Jean Marzollo
A picture book life story of the civil rights leader for the very young, with illustrations by Brian Pinkney.
How Much Is a Million?
David M. Schwartz
How much is a million, a billion, and a trillion? Look for If You Made a Million.
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