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Andy and the Lion
Andy makes a new lion friend on his way to school in this retelling of a classic folktale.
Author
James Daugherty
Illustrator
James Daugherty
Amazon Reviews
4.6 Stars
Age Range
3-7 Year Olds
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!
Author
Janet Morgan
Stoeke
Illustrator
Janet Morgan
Stoeke
Amazon Reviews
4.7 Stars
Age Range
2-5 Year Olds
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.
Author
Karma Wilson
Illustrator
Jane Chapman
Amazon Reviews
4.8 Stars
Age Range
3-7 Year Olds
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
Author
Robert McCloskey
Illustrator
Robert McCloskey
Amazon Reviews
4.8 Stars
Age Range
3-7 Year Olds
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.
Author
Don Freeman
Illustrator
Don Freeman
Amazon Reviews
4.8 Stars
Age Range
2-5 Year Olds
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.
Author
Bill Peet
Illustrator
Bill Peet
Amazon Reviews
4.8 Stars
Age Range
4-7 Year Olds
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.
Author
Mingfong Ho
Illustrator
Holly Meade
Amazon Reviews
4.6 Stars
Age Range
3-7 Year Olds
Grandad's Island
Benji Davies tells a story of loss in an unexpected way in this beautifully touching book.
Author
Benji Davies
Illustrator
Benji Davies
Amazon Reviews
4.6 Stars
Age Range
4-8 Year Olds
Harold and the Purple Crayon
What Harold draws with his purple crayon becomes a reality in Crockett Johnson's imaginative classic.
Author
Crockett Johnson
Illustrator
Crockett Johnson
Amazon Reviews
4.8 Stars
Age Range
4-8 Year Olds
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.
Author
Jan Brett
Illustrator
Jan Brett
Amazon Reviews
4.8 Stars
Age Range
3-5 Year Olds
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.
Author
Denise Fleming
Illustrator
Denise Fleming
Amazon Reviews
4.8 Stars
Age Range
2-8 Year Olds
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.
Author
Tomie DePaola
Illustrator
Tomie DePaola
Amazon Reviews
4.3 Stars
Age Range
4-8 Year Olds
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.
Author
Matt de la Pena
Illustrator
Christian Robinson
Amazon Reviews
4.5 Stars
Age Range
3-5 Year Olds
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.
Author
Robert McCloskey
Illustrator
Robert McCloskey
Amazon Reviews
4.8 Stars
Age Range
3-7 Year Olds
Nobody Likes a Goblin
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.
Author
Ben Hatke
Illustrator
Ben Hatke
Amazon Reviews
4.9 Stars
Age Range
4-8 Year Olds
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?
Author
Mary Ann
Hoberman
Illustrator
Marla Frazee
Amazon Reviews
4.9 Stars
Age Range
4-7 Year Olds
Mr. Gumpy's Outing
An afternoon boat ride with Mr. Gumpy reaches maximum capacity in this funny story that your whole family will enjoy.
Author
John Burningham
Illustrator
John Burningham
Amazon Reviews
4.7 Stars
Age Range
4-8 Year Olds
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.
Author
Various
Illustrator
Richard Scarry
Amazon Reviews
4.7 Stars
Age Range
2-7 Year Olds
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.
Author
Alice McLerran
Illustrator
Barbara Cooney
Amazon Reviews
4.8 Stars
Age Range
4-8 Year Olds
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!
Author
Mac Barnett
Illustrator
Jon Klassen
Amazon Reviews
4.5 Stars
Age Range
4-8 Year Olds
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.
Author
Ezra Jack Keats
Illustrator
Ezra Jack Keats
Amazon Reviews
4.8 Stars
Age Range
2-5 Year Olds
The Storm Whale
A heartwarming tale of a father, a son, and their journey to return a whale to the sea.
Author
Benji Davies
Illustrator
Benji Davies
Amazon Reviews
4.6 Stars
Age Range
4-8 Year Olds
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.
Author
Tomie DePaola
Illustrator
Tomie DePaola
Amazon Reviews
4.7 Stars
Age Range
4-8 Year Olds
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
Author
Oliver Jeffers
Illustrator
Oliver Jeffers
Amazon Reviews
4.5 Stars
Age Range
3-7 Year Olds
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.
Author
Paul Galdone
Illustrator
Paul Galdone
Amazon Reviews
4.6 Stars
Age Range
4-7 Year Olds
Tops and Bottoms
Janet Stevens' trickster tale about a smart rabbit who outwits a lazy bear.
Author
Janet Stevens
Illustrator
Janet Stevens
Amazon Reviews
4.8 Stars
Age Range
4-7 Year Olds
Unlovable
Alfred the pug thinks he is unlovable but he soon learns this isn't true when he meets a new friend.
Author
Dan Yaccarino
Illustrator
Dan Yaccarino
Amazon Reviews
4.4 Stars
Age Range
3-6 Year Olds