Great Beginnings: A Children's Book Collection
Favorites for Storytime, baby gifts, and bedtime.
Favorite Picture Books
To read aloud again and again.
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...
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.
The School Safety Resource Officer's dog entertains the children, literally behind Officer Buckle's back.
This is an especially good one to read aloud during story time with a group. The cows decide to strike for better working conditions.
This one helps prepare a toddler to get ready for first day of preschool.
So much fun to 'roll out the dough!' Leads to tickles and laughter!
Madeline's Rescue is special because this is where her lovely dog Genevieve first makes her appearance!
A friendship through the seasons
We heard this story a lot at library story times.
After this, you will be curious about foods like vegemite and pavlova.
A child discovers the meaning of memories and helps an elderly resident recover one.
Alexander the mouse wishes he could be adored like the wind-up toy mouse. Will he get his wish?
Everyone needs a good night book
Everyone enjoys saying Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Sometimes you need the fun of a dog and a huge fart all in one book
All the things Froggy does to avoid going to bed
Be proud of your unique name
The ups and downs of being the younger sibling.
The Olivia books show so much humor with the minimalist drawings of a spunky Olivia
A kid tries out instruments from every section of the orchestra until he finally finds what is just right for him.
Get in a car, go for a long car ride, and meet for a big family reunion!
A quiet classic.
This little mischievous monkey's curiosity leads to adventure.
Simply delightful stories of Jenny the elegant black cat and her many friends, including brash Pickles.
Charming bedtime story involving a zookeeper making his rounds to make sure all the animals are going to bed, and one mischievous little gorilla.
Going to the library to find new favorite books is the highlight of any week.
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?
A Kangaroo who has no pocket finds a clever solution!
An interactive first introduction to the opera, with buttons to hear music
This book is also available in a Spanish version
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