Andy and the Lion
Andy makes a new lion friend on his way to school in this retelling of a classic folktale.
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3-7 Year Olds
4.6 Stars
James Daugherty
James Daugherty
A Friend for Minerva Louise
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!
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2-5 Year Olds
4.7 Stars
Janet Morgan
Stoeke
Janet Morgan
Stoeke
Bear Feels Sick
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.
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3-7 Year Olds
4.8 Stars
Jane Chapman
Karma Wilson
Blueberries for Sal
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
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3-7 Year Olds
4.8 Stars
Robert McCloskey
Robert McCloskey
Corduroy
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.
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2-5 Year Olds
4.8 Stars
Don Freeman
Don Freeman
Cowardly Clyde
Our favorite Bill Peet picture book about a knight and his not-so-brave horse who must face his fears to save the day.
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4-7 Year Olds
4.8 Stars
Bill Peet
Bill Peet
Hush!
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.
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3-7 Year Olds
4.6 Stars
Holly Meade
Mingfong Ho
Grandad's Island
Benji Davies tells a story of loss in an unexpected way in this beautifully touching book.
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4-8 Year Olds
4.6 Stars
Benji Davies
Benji Davies
Harold and the Purple Crayon
What Harold draws with his purple crayon becomes a reality in Crockett Johnson's imaginative classic.
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4-8 Year Olds
4.8 Stars
Crockett Johnson
Crockett Johnson
The Mitten
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.
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3-5 Year Olds
4.8 Stars
Jan Brett
Jan Brett
In the Tall, Tall Grass
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.
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2-8 Year Olds
4.8 Stars
Denise Fleming
Denise Fleming
The Knight and the Dragon
Our family's favorite book from author/illustrator Tomie DePaola about enemies who defeat all odds to become friends...and business partners.
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4-8 Year Olds
4.3 Stars
Tomie DePaola
Tomie DePaola
Last Stop on Market Street
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.
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3-5 Year Olds
4.5 Stars
Christian Robinson
Matt de la Pena
Make Way for Ducklings
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.
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3-7 Year Olds
4.8 Stars
Robert McCloskey
Robert McCloskey
The Seven Silly Eaters
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?
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4-7 Year Olds
4.9 Stars
Marla Frazee
Mary Ann
Hoberman
Mr. Gumpy's Outing
An afternoon boat ride with Mr. Gumpy reaches maximum capacity in this funny story that your whole family will enjoy.
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4-8 Year Olds
4.7 Stars
John Burningham
John Burningham
Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever
Every family bookshelf needs a great treasury of nursery rhymes. This one is worthy of being your next addition.
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2-7 Year Olds
4.7 Stars
Richard Scarry
Various
Roxaboxen
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.
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4-8 Year Olds
4.8 Stars
Barbara Cooney
Alice McLerran
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
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!
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4-8 Year Olds
4.5 Stars
Jon Klassen
Mac Barnett
The Snowy Day
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.
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2-5 Year Olds
4.8 Stars
Ezra Jack Keats
Ezra Jack Keats
The Storm Whale
A heartwarming tale of a father, a son, and their journey to return a whale to the sea.
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4-8 Year Olds
4.6 Stars
Benji Davies
Benji Davies
Strega Nona
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.
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4-8 Year Olds
4.7 Stars
Tomie DePaola
Tomie DePaola
Stuck
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
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3-7 Year Olds
4.5 Stars
Oliver Jeffers
Oliver Jeffers
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
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.
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4-7 Year Olds
4.6 Stars
Paul Galdone
Paul Galdone
Tops and Bottoms
Janet Stevens' trickster tale about a smart rabbit who outwits a lazy bear.
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4-7 Year Olds
4.8 Stars
Janet Stevens
Janet Stevens
Unlovable
Alfred the pug thinks he is unlovable but he soon learns this isn't true when he meets a new friend.
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3-6 Year Olds
4.4 Stars
Dan Yaccarino
Dan Yaccarino