Miss Nelson Is Missing!
Harry Allard
The kids in Room 207 take advantage of sweet Miss Nelson, but when she disappears they get mean Miss Viola Swamp as their substitute. Look for other Miss Nelson books.
Just Us Women
Jeannette Franklin Caines
A young girl and her favorite aunt share the excitement of planning a very special car trip for just the two of them. Coretta Scott King Honor Book for Illustrator Pat Cummings.
Everett Anderson’s Goodbye
Lucille Clifton
A poetic telling of Everett Anderson’s feelings as he copes with his grief after his father’s death. Coretta Scott King Author Award Book. Look for other Everett Anderson books.
Freight Train
Donald Crews
Trace the journey of a colorful freight train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles. Caldecott Honor Book.
She Come Bringing Me That Little Baby Girl
Eloise Greenfield
A young boy is disappointed when his mother returns from the hospital with a baby girl.
Arthur’s Pen Pal
Lillian Hoban
Arthur thinks his pen pal is more fun than his little sister. Look for other books about Arthur the chimp.
Rosie’s Walk
Pat Hutchins
Rosie the hen unwittingly leads Fox into one disaster after another while taking an innocent stroll through the farmyard.
Whistle for Willie
Ezra Jack Keats
Peter tries very hard to learn how to whistle for his dog. Look for The Snowy Day, Peter’s Chair, and A Letter to Amy.
The Carrot Seed
Ruth Krauss
A boy plants a carrot seed and faithfully tends to it, certain that it will grow into a carrot. His family, though, is certain that it will not.
Frog and Toad Are Friends
Arnold Lobel
Five enchanting, funny stories about two amphibians who are the best of friends. Caldecott Honor Book. Look for other Frog and Toad books.
Blueberries for Sal
Robert McCloskey
A girl and a bear cub each follow the wrong mother through a blueberry patch. Caldecott Honor Book.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin, Jr.
A colorful parade of animals entices readers to chant along with the story.
Little Bear’s Friend
Else Holmelund Minarik
Little Bear is sad when his new friend Emily goes away—but only until he finds a use for the pen she gave him as a gift. Look for other Little Bear books.
The Drinking Gourd: A Story of the Underground Railroad
F.N. Monjo
A boy’s quick thinking saves a family escaping slavery along the Underground Railroad
Stevie
John Steptoe
Robert wishes Stevie, a houseguest, would go away, but when he does, Robert realizes how much fun they had together.
Kay Thompson’s Eloise
Kay Thompson
The escapades of a girl who lives in New York City’s Plaza Hotel, whose personal motto is "Getting bored is not allowed." Look for other Eloise books.
What Mary Jo Shared
Janice May Udry
Shy Mary Jo searches for the perfect thing to show her class during sharing time.
The House on East 88th Street
Bernard Waber
When they move into their new house, the Primm family discovers a crocodile in their bathtub. Look for other books about Lyle the Crocodile.
A Chair for My Mother
Vera B. Williams
After losing everything in a fire, a girl and her mother save coins in a jar to buy a new chair. Caldecott Honor Book.
Harry the Dirty Dog
Gene Zion
To avoid a bath, a white dog with black spots runs away from home and becomes a black dog with white spots. Look for other Harry books.
Madeline
Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline, smallest and naughtiest of Miss Clavel’s twelve little charges, wakes up one night with an attack of appendicitis. Caldecott Honor Book. Look for other Madeline books.
The Velveteen Rabbit
Margery Williams Bianco
The magic of a young boy’s love changes his beloved toy bunny into a real live rabbit.
Goodnight Moon
Margaret Wise Brown
A little rabbit bids goodnight to each familiar thing in his room while he slowly drifts off to sleep.
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Virginia Lee Burton
Mike Mulligan remains faithful to his steam shovel, against the threat of the new diesel engines, and digs his way to a surprising and happy ending.
The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant
Jean de Brunhoff
Babar begins life as an ordinary little elephant until a succession of extraordinary events leads to his crowning as King of the Elephants. Look for other Babar books.
Millions of Cats
Wanda Gag
A couple decides to adopt a cat, the prettiest one of all, but how to decide when millions turn up at their door? Newbery Honor Book.
Little Toot
Hardie Gramatky
Little Toot, the tugboat, becomes a hero when he rescues an ocean liner during a storm.
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Crockett Johnson
Harold sets off with his mighty purple crayon to draw himself an adventure. Look for other Harold books.
The Story of Ferdinand
Munro Leaf
Ferdinand, a big, strong Spanish bull, would rather sit in the shade and smell flowers than fight in the bullring.
The Little Engine That Could
Watty Piper
Although not very big, the Little Blue Engine agrees to pull a stranded train full of toys over the mountain.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter
A tale about a young rabbit who disobeys his mother and goes into a forbidden vegetable garden. Look for other books by the author.
Curious George
H.A. Rey
George, a curious monkey, is taken from the jungle and causes all sorts of problems for his owner in the city. Look for other Curious George books.
Caps for Sale
Esphyr Slobodkina
A peddler’s caps are stolen by a tree full of monkeys while he naps under the tree.
A Child’s Garden of Verses
Robert Louis Stevenson
A collection of more than sixty poems touching on the many moods and currents of a child’s imaginings.
The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge
Hildegarde Hoyt Swift
A little lighthouse in New York City regains its pride when it finds out that it still has an important job to do.
Crow Boy
Taro Yashima
A shy boy with a rare talent is finally honored. Caldecott Honor Book.
