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A Bad Case of Stripes
by David Shannon
Camilla loves lima beans but is afraid of being different. She wakes up one day covered in stripes and learns to embrace her uniqueness.
The main character is a girl named Camilla Cream who secretly loves lima beans but doesn't want to eat them because her friends dislike them and she wants to be just like them. One day she wakes up ... (Wikipedia)
The Hat
by Jan Brett
A tale of a mischievous fox who steals a farmer's treasured hat, and the unlikely friendship that ensues.
In, Jan Brett's, well-loved book,, The Hat, Hedgie the hedgehog discovers the wisdom of the adage "Don't go poking your nose where it doesn't belong"—but only after curiosity gets this prickly fellow ... (Goodreads)
Thank You, Mr. Falker
by Patricia Polacco
A young girl struggles with dyslexia until a teacher helps her learn to read, changing her life forever.
The real-life, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail. A perfect gift for teachers and for reading students of any age. Patricia Polacco is now one of America's ... (Goodreads)
Pink and Say
by Patricia Polacco
A powerful story of friendship and courage between two Civil War soldiers.
The story begins during the times of the Civil War. Sheldon Russell Curtis or "Say", a white Union Soldier is badly wounded on the battlefield. He tries to escape with an injured leg, but cannot due ... (Wikipedia)
The Mighty Miss Malone
by Christopher Paul Curtis
During the Great Depression, a young girl and her family struggle to survive and find their place in society.
“We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful” is the motto of Deza Malone’s family. Deza is the smartest girl in her class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path in ... (Goodreads)
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)
Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months
by Maurice Sendak
A rhythmic journey through the months of the year, celebrating the joys of childhood.
For over fifty years, children have discovered that, whether it’s June or December, every month is perfect for Chicken Soup with Rice ! Now in a larger, 5 x 7 trim size,, Chicken Soup with Rice, is a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad
by Ellen Levine
A slave's courageous escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad.
A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a Jane Addams Peace Award-winning author and a Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist. Henry Brown doesn't know how old he is. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Last Stop on Market Street
by Matt de la Peña
A young boy's journey through the city, learning to appreciate the beauty of everyday life.
A young African-American boy named CJ exits a church, accompanied by his grandmother (nicknamed Nana), during a rainstorm . As they walk to a bus stop, CJ asks Nana why they have to walk in the rain, ... (Wikipedia)
A Pocket for Corduroy
by Don Freeman
A teddy bear's quest to find a pocket for himself, learning the power of friendship and resilience along the way.
Come along with Corduroy as he goes on an all-new adventure. Corduroy, with his unaffected simplicity and childlike emotion, is one of the best-loved bears in children's books. His story has become ... (Goodreads)
Little Red Riding Hood
by Trina Schart Hyman
A fairy tale classic of a young girl outwitting a sly wolf.
On her way to deliver a basket of food to her sick grandmother, Elisabeth encounters a sly wolf. Book Details: Format: Library Binding Publication Date: 6/1/1982 Pages: 32 Reading Level: Age 5 and Up ... (Goodreads)
The Little Engine That Could
by Watty Piper
A small engine teaches the power of positive thinking when it faces a difficult task.
In the tale, a long train must be pulled over a high mountain after its engine breaks down. Larger engines, treated anthropomorphically , are asked to pull the train; for various reasons they refuse. ... (Wikipedia)
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
by William Steig
A young donkey's journey of adventure as he uses a magic pebble to protect himself from danger.
Sylvester, a donkey from the fictional community of Oatsdale, collects pebbles "of unusual shape and color." One day he finds a pebble that grants wishes. Immediately afterward, a lion scares ... (Wikipedia)
Chrysanthemum
by Kevin Henkes
Chrysanthemum loves her unique name until she goes to school and is teased. She learns to embrace her individuality.
Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse , Owen , and Kitten's First Full Moon , Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest ... (Goodreads)
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
by Jon Scieszka
A humorous reimagining of the classic fairy tale, as told from the wolf's side of the story.
You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young ... (Goodreads)
Little Bear
by Else Holmelund Minarik
A young bear's adventures with his friends, learning valuable life lessons.
Enter the world of Little Bear. Children will be entranced by Little Bear's trip to the moon, his birthday party, and his wishes and adventures. This is the first of the five classic books about ... (Goodreads)
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)
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)
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)
Make Way for Ducklings
by Robert McCloskey
A family of ducks navigates the city of Boston, finding a safe home.
This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1942, Make Way for Ducklings has been ... (Goodreads)
Tikki Tikki Tembo
by Arlene Mosel
A humorous tale of a Chinese boy with an unusually long name and his heroic brother.
Tikki Tikki Tembo is set in ancient China and invents an ancient Chinese custom whereby parents honor their first-born sons with long, elaborate names that everyone is obliged to say completely – no ... (Wikipedia)
Officer Buckle and Gloria
by Peggy Rathmann
A safety-conscious police officer teams up with a mischievous police dog to teach children about safety.
A rather boring police officer named Officer Buckle is assigned to take a police dog named Gloria to his safety speech at the local school. Until that time, whenever Officer Buckle tried to tell ... (Wikipedia)
Time for Bed
by Mem Fox
A mother puts her child to bed, saying goodnight to all the animals in the child's room.
An essential bedtime book for babies and toddlers. Soft, cozy illustrations of sleepy baby animals and their soothing parents are accompanied by rhyme destined to lull wakeful little ones to sleep. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Curious George
by H.A. Rey
A mischievous monkey's adventures, learning valuable lessons along the way.
The story opens with George, a little orphaned brown monkey, in the jungle of Africa. An unnamed man in a large yellow straw hat observes him through his binoculars and decides to bring the monkey ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
by John Steptoe
Two sisters embark on a journey to meet the king, but only one's kind heart and generosity will win his heart.
A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African ... (Goodreads)
Madeline
by Ludwig Bemelmans
A mischievous young girl named Madeline has adventures in Paris with her classmates and kind-hearted nun Miss Clavel.
Madeline is one of the best-loved characters in children's literature. Set in picturesque Paris, this tale of a brave little girl's trip to the hospital was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1940 and has as ... (Goodreads)
Miss Nelson Is Missing!
by Harry Allard
A teacher's mysterious disappearance that causes her students to realize the value of her presence.
The classic, hilarious story of a misbehaving class, their sweet teacher, and the legendary substitute teacher who restores order in their chaotic classroom. Includes bonus downloadable audio. Miss ... (Barnes & Noble)
David Goes to School
by David Shannon
A day in the life of a mischievous schoolboy, learning valuable lessons.
David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each schoolday with trouble – and are sure to bring a smile to even the best- ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Lion and the Mouse
by Jerry Pinkney
A fable of unlikely friendship that teaches the importance of kindness and helping others.
In a book where the only words are the sounds made by the animals, the story begins at dawn. A mouse escapes several predators before coming upon a lion. The lion lets the mouse go. Later, some ... (Wikipedia)
