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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Goblins are ALWAYS the character in stories that get a bad rap, but the little goblin in Ben Hatke's story may have you seeing these monsters in a different light.

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?

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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