Recommendations based on Mouse Paintby Ellen Stoll Walsh

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  1. The Kissing Hand

    by Audrey Penn
    A young raccoon learns to cope with the anxiety of being away from home with the help of his mother's comforting kiss.

    School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Sheep in a Jeep

    by Nancy E. Shaw
    An amusing and adventurous journey of a group of sheep in a jeep, on their way to a picnic.

    A flock of hapless sheep drive through the country in this rhyming picture book. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    by Eric Carle
    A caterpillar's journey of growth and transformation to becoming a butterfly.

    THE all-time classic story, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? One sunny Sunday, the caterpillar ... (Goodreads)

  4. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

    by Eric Litwin
    A fun-filled journey of discovery with Pete the Cat as he learns about colors.

    Don't miss the first and bestselling book in the beloved Pete the Cat series! Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Amazing Grace

    by Mary Hoffman
    A young girl's exploration of religion, gender roles and racial injustice.

    Grace loves stories, whether they're from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. When her school decides to perform Peter Pan, Grace longs to play the lead, but her classmates point out ... (Goodreads)

  6. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

    by Bill Martin Jr.
    A playful story of letters competing to climb a coconut tree.

    The 26 characters in this rhythmic, rhyming baby book are a lowercase alphabet with attitude. "A told b, and b told c, 'I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree'"–which probably seemed like a ... (Goodreads)

  7. Whistle for Willie

    by Ezra Jack Keats
    A young boy tries to learn how to whistle for his dog, Willie, but struggles until he discovers a new technique.

    The protagonist, Peter, wants to be able to call his dog Willie by whistling. Although it hurts him after a while he doesn't give up and eventually succeeds. Whistle for Willie has been used to ... (Wikipedia)

  8. The Napping House

    by Audrey Wood
    A cozy house and its inhabitants, including a dozing granny, a dreaming child, and a snoring dog, all pile up on a bed for a nap.

    Everyone knows the cumulative rhyme “This Is the House That Jack Built,” but The Napping House (1984) is close on its heels in the race for posterity: “And on that granny / there is a child / a ... (Goodreads)

  9. Are You My Mother?

    by P.D. Eastman
    A baby bird's quest to find his mother and the discoveries he makes along the way.

    Are You My Mother? is a story about a hatchling bird. His mother, thinking her egg will stay in her nest where she left it, leaves her egg alone and flies off to find food. The baby bird hatches ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

    by Bill Martin Jr.
    A colorful children's book that introduces animals and colors through repetitive phrases and illustrations.

    A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck–all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly ... (Goodreads)

  11. No, David!

    by David Shannon
    A mischievous boy's adventures, learning the consequences of his actions.

    When, David Shannon, was five years old, he wrote and illustrated his first book. On every page were these words: No, David! ...And a picture of David doing things he was not supposed to do. But some ... (Goodreads)

  12. Love You Forever

    by Robert Munsch
    A boy is comforted and loved by his mother throughout his life, reminding him that her love is unconditional.

    An extraordinarily different story by Robert Munsch is a gentle affirmation of the love a parent feels for their child—forever. "A young woman holds her newborn son and looks at him lovingly. Softly ... (Goodreads)

  13. Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business

    by Esphyr Slobodkina
    A humorous tale of a peddler outwitting a band of mischievous monkeys.

    Caps for Sale, is a timeless classic beloved by millions...one of the most popular picture books ever published! Children will delight in following the peddler’s efforts to outwit the monkeys and ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Carrot Seed

    by Ruth Krauss
    A young boy plants a carrot seed and despite discouragement from his family, he tends to it with unwavering faith.

    The book opens with the words: "A little boy planted a carrot seed. His mother said, 'I'm afraid it won't come up." A little boy plants a carrot seed to grow a giant carrot . Despite the skepticism ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Snowy Day

    by Ezra Jack Keats
    A young boy's joyous exploration of the world on a winter's day.

    Peter, The Snowy Day's protagonist, wakes up to the season’s first snowfall. In his bright red snowsuit, he goes outside and makes footprints and trails through the snow. Peter is too young to join a ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Corduroy

    by Don Freeman
    A teddy bear's adventures in a department store, searching for a missing button.

    A picture book classic! One of, School Library Journal,’s "Top 100 Picture Books" of all time (2012) One of the National Education Association’s "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children." Don Freeman's ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

    by Laura Joffe Numeroff
    A humorous story of a young boy's attempt to satisfy the endless requests of a mouse.

    A boy gives a cookie to a mouse. The mouse asks for a glass of milk. He then requests a straw (to drink the milk), a mirror (to avoid a milk mustache), nail scissors (to trim his hair in the mirror), ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

    by Bill Martin Jr.
    Fun and colorful journey through the animal kingdom, introducing readers to different sounds.

    What will you hear when you read this book to a preschool child? Lots of noise! Children will chant the rhythmic words. They'll make the sounds the animals make. And they'll pretend to be the zoo ... (Goodreads)

  19. If You Give a Pig a Pancake

    by Laura Joffe Numeroff
    A series of humorous events that follow when you give a pig a pancake.

    When it comes to children's books, it's hard to beat the bestselling team of author Laura Numeroff and illustrator Felicia Bond for creative and captivating tales that are both fun and educational. ... (Goodreads)

  20. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

    by Judi Barrett
    A whimsical story of a town where food literally falls from the sky.

    A grandfather reads a bedtime story, chronicling the lives of the citizens of an imaginary town called Chewandswallow, which is characterized by food raining from the sky. The sky provided the ... (Wikipedia)

  21. I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!

    by Karen Beaumont
    A young child paints their body in various colors, despite their mother's warnings.

    A New York Times best-selling masterpiece featuring a sing-song rhyming text and humorous energetic illustrations about a spirited child and outside-the-box, creative thinking. When the child gets ... (Goodreads)

  22. Leo the Late Bloomer

    by Robert Kraus
    Leo, a young lion, struggles to keep up with his peers until he finally blooms in his own time.

    This heartwarming story of how a little tiger named Leo bloomed is told by bestselling author Robert Kraus and is accompanied by the wonderfully bold illustrations of Jose Aruego. , “Captivating and ... (Goodreads)

  23. Ten Apples Up On Top!

    by Dr. Seuss
    A counting story with silly animals, illustrating the importance of friendship and sharing.

    Learning to count has never been more fun than in this crazy tale of a dog, a lion and a tiger all showing off how many apples they can balance on their heads as they skip, walk the tightrope and ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

    by Don Wood
    A resourceful mouse outwits a hungry bear to save a strawberry.

    First published in 1984, a picture book in which the Little Mouse will do all he can to save his strawberry from the Big, Hungry Bear, even if it means sharing it with the reader. The Little Mouse ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

    by Doreen Cronin
    A group of cows learn to type, and use it to negotiate better living conditions with their farmer.

    Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears Click, clack, MOO. Click, clack, MOO. Clickety, clack, MOO. But Farmer Brown's problems REALLY begin when his cows start ... (Goodreads)

  26. Jamberry

    by Bruce Degen
    A whimsical journey of imagination and exploration through a magical berry patch.

    This bestselling classic features a berry-loving boy and an endearing rhyme-spouting bear. The fun wordplay and bright paintings with lots of details for young readers to explore make Jamberry a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Bear Snores On

    by Karma Wilson
    A bear and his woodland friends gather for a cozy hibernation party.

    One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Mixed-Up Chameleon

    by Eric Carle
    A chameleon's journey of self-discovery, exploring diversity and developing self-confidence.

    From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug , comes a colorful and inventive book about a changing chameleon that wants to be a ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash

    by Trinka Hakes Noble
    Chaos ensues on a school field trip when Jimmy's pet boa constrictor escapes and causes mayhem on a farm.

    Jimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm. ... (Goodreads)

  30. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

    by Eileen Christelow
    A fun and mischievous nursery rhyme about five little monkeys causing mayhem.

    Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. One fell off and bumped his head. The mama called the doctor. The doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" Their teeth are brushed, their pajamas are ... (Barnes & Noble)