An absolute all time favorite, especially for little ones who carry a favorite stuffed animal friend wherever they go. You'll want to get the other two in the series. Mo Willems is also the author of the beloved Elephant and Piggy books, and the Pige...
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale a book by Mo Willems
When a girl's parents stop the car to forage the watercress growing wild, her grumpiness gives way to new understanding when she learns a family story of life in the old country.
Watercress a book by Andrea Wang and Jason Chin
The School Safety Resource Officer's dog entertains the children, literally behind Officer Buckle's back.
Officer Buckle and Gloria a book by Peggy Rathmann
This is an especially good one to read aloud during story time with a group. The cows decide to strike for better working conditions.
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type a book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin
This one helps prepare a toddler to get ready for first day of preschool.
The Kissing Hand [With Stickers] a book by Audrey Penn and Ruth Harper
So much fun to 'roll out the dough!' Leads to tickles and laughter!
Pete's a Pizza a book by William Steig and William Steig
Madeline's Rescue is special because this is where her lovely dog Genevieve first makes her appearance!
Madeline's Rescue a book by Ludwig Bemelmans
A friendship through the seasons
Frog and Toad Are Friends: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner a book by Arnold Lobel
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We heard this story a lot at library story times.
Strega Nona (Reprint) a book by Tomie dePaola
After this, you will be curious about foods like vegemite and pavlova.
Possum Magic a book by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas
A child discovers the meaning of memories and helps an elderly resident recover one.
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (Turtleback School & Library) a book by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas
Alexander the mouse wishes he could be adored like the wind-up toy mouse. Will he get his wish?
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse a book by Leo Lionni
Everyone needs a good night book
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? (Board Book) a book by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague
Everyone enjoys saying Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom a book by Bill Martin, John Archambault, and Lois Ehlert
Sometimes you need the fun of a dog and a huge fart all in one book
Dr. Dog a book by Babette Cole
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All the things Froggy does to avoid going to bed
Froggy Goes to Bed a book by Jonathan London and Frank Remkiewicz
Be proud of your unique name
Chrysanthemum: A First Day of School Book for Kids a book by Kevin Henkes
The ups and downs of being the younger sibling.
Big Sister, Little Sister a book by Leuyen Pham
The Olivia books show so much humor with the minimalist drawings of a spunky Olivia
Olivia Forms a Band a book by Ian Falconer and Ian Falconer
A kid tries out instruments from every section of the orchestra until he finally finds what is just right for him.
The Remarkable Farkle McBride (Reprint) a book by John Lithgow and C. F. Payne
Get in a car, go for a long car ride, and meet for a big family reunion!
The Relatives Came a book by Cynthia Rylant and Stephen Gammell
A quiet classic.
The Snowy Day a book by Ezra Jack Keats
This little mischievous monkey's curiosity leads to adventure.
Curious George a book by H. A. Rey and Margret Rey
Simply delightful stories of Jenny the elegant black cat and her many friends, including brash Pickles.
Jenny and the Cat Club: A Collection of Favorite Stories about Jenny Linsky a book by Esther Averill
Charming bedtime story involving a zookeeper making his rounds to make sure all the animals are going to bed, and one mischievous little gorilla.
Good Night, Gorilla a book by Peggy Rathmann
Going to the library to find new favorite books is the highlight of any week.
Lola at the Library
When Martha Jane's owner has to go to the hospital for a short stay, the townspeople all want to care for the beloved dog. Who will she choose?
The Bookshop Dog: Rylant, Cynthia
A Kangaroo who has no pocket finds a clever solution!
Katy No-Pocket
An interactive first introduction to the opera, with buttons to hear music
Welcome to the Opera - by Carolyn Sloan (Hardcover)
This book is also available in a Spanish version
Alma and How She Got Her Name | Read Early And Daily (READ)
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