Picture Books
Bats at the Beach by Brian Lies
On a night when the moon can grow no fatter, bats pack their moon-tan lotion and baskets of treats and fly off for some fun on the beach.
Chuck's Truck by Peggy Perry Anderson
When too many barnyard friends climb in to go to town, Chuck's truck breaks down, but Handyman Hugh knows just what to do.
Dimity Duck by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Sebastien Braun
Dimity Duck waddles, she toddles and she sings. Giggle-gaggle goes her tail and whoosh! go her wings. So begins the day for Dimity Duck, a day full of brushing feathers and lots of seek-and-hide playtime with her friend, Frumity Frog. Waddling, dawdling, paddling and splashing, the two wriggle and giggle until Dimity tires and droop goes her tail.Then Dimity Duck waddles and toddles off to bed.
Down the back of the Chair by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Polly Dunbar
A poor family is searching down the back of a chair for Dad's lost car keys and, miraculously in the mess of things back there, their financial problems are solved.
The Fantastic Mr. Wani by Kanako Usui
Just Like Sisters by Angela McAllister, illustrated by Sophie Fatus
Nancy knows that she and her pen pal, Ally, are going to be as close as sisters. And from the moment Ally steps off the plane to visit, the two girls are inseparable. With Ally's endless energy and Nancy's boundless joy, even everyday activities like dancing become a celebration of friendship.
This irresistibly funny, heartwarming story -- which features an unlikely duo -- proves what all best pals know to be true: Friends are the family you choose.
Little Grunt and the Big Egg: A prehistoric fairy tale by Tomie dePaola
When a dinosaur hatches from the egg that Little Grunt brought home for dinner, Mama and Papa Grunt let him keep it as a pet until it grows too big for their cave.
The Most Perfect Spot by Diane Goode
Jack tries to have a perfect picnic with his mother, but things do not turn out as they expected.
Peggony-Po: A whale of a tale by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney
Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen by Cari Best, illustrated by Christine Davenier
When Sally Jean outgrows her beloved bicycle, Flash, she experiments with various ideas for acquiring a new, bigger one.
Shiver Me Letters: A pirate ABC by June Sobol, illustrated by Henry Cole
Having decided that R is not enough for them, a bumbling band of pirates sets sail on a quest to capture the rest of the alphabet.