Andy makes a new lion friend on his way to school in this retelling of a classic folktale.

James Daugherty

Minerva Louise is a curious and misinformed hen who is trying to figure where her new guest has gone. Your kids will fall in love with this adorable hen!

Janet Morgan

Stoeke

Bear isn't feeling well so his trustworthy friends come to his aid! This is one of several stories in The Bear Book series by Karma Wilson.

Jane Chapman

What happens when Sal and her mother cross paths with a bear cub and her mother? Find out in this story of lost ones being found. Find a full review here

Robert McCloskey

The story of Don Freeman's beloved teddy bear named Corduroy who is waiting in a department store hoping to be chosen by a child.

Don Freeman

Our favorite Bill Peet picture book about a knight and his not-so-brave horse who must face his fears to save the day.

Bill Peet

The tale of a mother's efforts to keep different animals from waking her baby. Distinct illustrations and rhyming text give this book rereading appeal.

Holly Meade

Benji Davies tells a story of loss in an unexpected way in this beautifully touching book.

Benji Davies

What Harold draws with his purple crayon becomes a reality in Crockett Johnson's imaginative classic.

Crockett Johnson

Jan Brett's modern classic has been a favorite for families for over 25 years. The story centers around a lost mitten and the animals in the forest who curiously decide to crawl into it.

Jan Brett

A fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the grass is our tour guide in this wonderfully illustrated book. Who knew a little bug could challenge us all to stop and notice the beauty all around us.

Denise Fleming

Our family's favorite book from author/illustrator Tomie DePaola about enemies who defeat all odds to become friends...and business partners.

Tomie DePaola

Take a bus ride through the city with CJ and his grandma to gain a different perspective on life. It's not a surprise that this book racked in the awards when it was published in 2016.

Christian Robinson

Another wonderfully written and illustrated classic by Robert McCloskey. Follow the mallard family's adventures as they look for a place to live in Boston.

Robert McCloskey

If you are a mom with multiple children, you know that kids never want the same thing to eat. Mary Ann Hoberman's story takes that feeling and pushes it to the limit. What happens when SEVEN kids all what something different to eat?

Marla Frazee

An afternoon boat ride with Mr. Gumpy reaches maximum capacity in this funny story that your whole family will enjoy.

John Burningham

Every family bookshelf needs a great treasury of nursery rhymes. This one is worthy of being your next addition.

Richard Scarry

A celebration of the magic and imagination of childhood, Roxaboxen is the story of a rocky hill that is transformed into a place that a group of children will never forget.

Barbara Cooney

You never know what you will find if you dig down deep enough. Sam and Dave set out to find the extraordinary in the ordinary...and they just might find it!

Jon Klassen

Ezra Jack Keat's story captures the wonder of a snowy day through the eyes of a child. This is a classic you need to add to your family bookshelf.

Ezra Jack Keats

A heartwarming tale of a father, a son, and their journey to return a whale to the sea.

Benji Davies

Probably Tomie DePaola's best known book that tells the story of Strega Nona (Grandma Witch), Big Anthony, and a magical, always full pot of pasta.

Tomie DePaola

Oliver Jeffer's hilarious story of a boy named Floyd and the lengths he will go to retrieve his stuck kite from a tree. Find a full review here

Oliver Jeffers

A classic fairy tale about three goat brothers who face off against an angry bridge troll. Paul Galdone is the master of bringing familiar fairy tales to life.

Paul Galdone

Janet Stevens' trickster tale about a smart rabbit who outwits a lazy bear.

Janet Stevens

Alfred the pug thinks he is unlovable but he soon learns this isn't true when he meets a new friend.

Dan Yaccarino