Books like 'Jennie's Hat'
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The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsSchool 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 love any time his world feels a little scary... -
Charlotte's Web/Stuart Little Slipcase Gift Set by E.B. White
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis is the first children’s book by the distinguished author E. B. White. Stuart Little, the hero, is a mouse in the family of Frederick C. Little and is a debonair little character with a shy, engaging manner and a somewhat philosophical turn of mind. He is a great help around the house, and everybody except Snowbell the cat likes him a great deal... -
I Broke My Trunk! by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In I Broke My Trunk! Gerald tells Piggie the long, crazy story about breaking his trunk. Will Piggie end up with a long, crazy story of her own?Once again, Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the Geisel Award-winning duo... -
Ida, Always by Caron Levis
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGus lives in a big park in the middle of an even bigger city, and he spends his days with Ida. Ida is right there. Always.Then one sad day, Gus learns that Ida is very sick, and she isn’t going to get better. The friends help each other face the difficult news with whispers, sniffles, cuddles, and even laughs... -
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I Love My New Toy! by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In I Love My New Toy!, Piggie can't wait to show Gerald her brand new toy... -
Mr Willowbys Christmas Tree by Robert E. Barry
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMr. Willowby, the unwitting hero of this Christmas classic, looks quite a bit like the little mustachioed mascot from Monopoly. But as befits a Yuletide tale, this diminutive millionaire turns out to be a good bit more generous. The Christmas tree in question shows up at Mr... -
Walt Disney's Alice In Wonderland by Teddy Slater
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe tale of Alice through the looking glass as retold by Walt Disney... -
Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRichard Scarry introduces toddlers to the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose! Featuring his unmistakable art (now restored to its original glory) and fifty of Mother Goose's most beloved rhymes, Scarry's timeless collection, now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, is a must-have for readers of all ages... -
Grandfather Twilight by Barbara Helen Berger
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis favorite bedtime story about Grandfather Twilight's evening walk through the forest is now released in a board book format with glowing color illustrations and poetic text... -
Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsYucky music, great big feet.Ladies smelling way too sweet.Look at knees and stand in line.Llama Llama starts to whine.Does any child like to go shopping? Not Llama Llama! But Mama can't leave Llama at home, so off they go to Shop-O-Rama. Lots of aisles. Long lines... -
Owen by Kevin Henkes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratings“Fuzzy goes where I go.”Owen’s fuzzy yellow blanket is his favorite possession. Everywhere Owen goes, his blanket goes with him. Upstairs, downstairs, in-between. Inside, outside, upside down. Everywhere! Owen’s parents are in despair—soon Owen will begin school, and he can’t take Fuzzy with him then... -
If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 26 ratings"If you give a pig a party, she's going to ask for some balloons..." If you give a pig a party, she's going to ask for some balloons. When you give her the balloons, she'll want to decorate the house. When she's finished, she'll put on her favorite dress. Then she'll call all her friends—Mouse, Moose, and more... -
A Sick Day for Amos McGee: by Philip C. Stead
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAmos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, always made time to visit his good friends: the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros, and the owl.But one day—"Ah-choo!"—he woke up with the sniffles and the sneezes. Though he didn't make it into the zoo that day, he did receive some unexpected guests.Philip C... -
Raids and Rescues by Bryan Chick
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe fifth book in the fast-paced and imaginative series about four adventurous friends and the secret world hidden in their local zoo. Ella, Noah, Richie, and Megan are in trouble—and so is the Secret Zoo! A captivating series for tween readers praised as "action packed and breathless" by Publishers Weekly, and "a fast-paced mix of mystery and fantasy" by School Library Journal... -
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Curious George Flies a Kite by Margret Rey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn this Curious George classic tale, everyone's favorite monkey goes on a wild adventure that includes cute bunnies, fishing, cake, a powerful kite, a helicopter, and whole lot of playful fun and mischief right in his own neighborhood...Categorized as:
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Better Together by Kallie George
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSpring has sprung and the animal staff of the Heartwood Hotel gear up for another busy season in the next installment of this adorable illustrated chapter book series.Spring has come to Fernwood Forest, and the Heartwood Hotel is all a-bustle. With Mr. Heartwood off on vacation, it’s up to Mona and the rest of the staff to keep everything running smoothly...Categorized as:
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Mickey's Christmas Carol (A Mickey Mouse Christmas Collection Story) by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJoin Mickey and his friends in a series of tales that will warm your heart this winter season! In this story, mean old Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by several ghosts urging him to be more generous and kind-hearted... -
The Little Red Hen by J.P. Miller
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTake a gander at his classic folk-tale about perseverance and merit, feature none-other than a hard-working little red hen.Between Diane Muldrow's story and J.P... -
Old Bear by Jane Hissey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA beautifully-illustrated classic picture book from popular author-illustrator Jane Hissey tells the familiar story of how a much-loved teddy bear is lost and finally found again. Bramwell Brown and his friends Little Bear, Duck and Rabbit attempt to rescue Old Bear from the attic using a number of ingenious methods... -
The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhere have all the bedtime stories gone?One dark, dark night in Burrow Down, a rabbit named Eliza Brown found a book and settled down...when a Snatchabook flew into town.It's bedtime in the woods of Burrow Down, and all the animals are ready for their bedtime story. But books are mysteriously disappearing. Eliza Brown decides to stay awake and catch the book thief... -
Elmer by David McKee
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsElmer the elephant is bright-colored patchwork all over. No wonder the other elephants laugh at him!If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn't it? David McKee's comical fable about everyone’s favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter... -
I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMercer Mayer's Little Critter is having a very forgetful day in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's forgetting his lunchbox, forgetting to put on his rain boots, or forgetting to turn off the water, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story... -
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition by James Marshall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLike all best friends, George and Martha do everything together—go to the movies, play at the beach, and just hang around not doing much of anything... -
The Ice Diamond by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses! Princess Maya is delighted to welcome the Rescue Princesses to the Kingdom of Lepari. It's a beautiful land, where the King has sworn to protect the rare snow leopards that live in the mountains. Maya and her new friends are devastated to learn of a plot to harm the animals... -
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The Littlest Yak by Lu Fraser
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPerfect for fans of Simon Philip and Pip Jones, The Littlest Yak is joyous, rhyming caper that reminds us to celebrate our own unique talents!On the tip of the top of a mountain all snowy, where the ice-swirling, toe-curling blizzards were blowy, in a herd full of huddling yaks, big and small, lived Gertie . . .the littlest yak of them all... -
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls: Through the Mirror by G.M. Berrow
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn an effort to regain her stolen crown, Princess Twilight Sparkle steps through a magical mirror into a completely new world where some things have changed, but true friendships remain magical... -
Jamberry by Bruce Degen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis 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 perennial favorite.A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza, looking for blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries... -
Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe riotously funny Lilly, last seen in Chester's Way (Greenwillow), thinks her new baby brother, Julius, is disgusting -- if he was a number, he would be zero. But when Cousin Garland dares to criticize Julius, Lilly bullies her into loudly admiring Julius as the baby of the world."Julius is the baby of the world," said his parents. But Lilly, his older sister, disagreed... -
Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball by Vicki Churchill
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes I like to curl up in a ballSo no one can see mebecause I'm so small.Little wombat spends a day doing favorite things--what could they be? Are they your favorites, too? Let's look and see! He especially enjoys walking around and around, and doing a pigeon step till he falls down... -
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA determined snail.A plump cabbage.A truly epic journey . . .In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship... -
Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsStrange new teacher. Strange new toys. Lots of kids and lots of noise! What would Llama like to do? Llama Llama feels so new . . . It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama’s mama makes sure he’s ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama Llama isn’t so excited anymore... -
The Little Red Hen: A Folk Tale Classic by Paul Galdone
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLittle Red Hen is a time-tested cautionary tale about how we reap what we sow. When the hen asks a cat, dog, and mouse for help planting some wheat, she gets no takers: "‘Not I!’ said the cat. ‘Not I!’ said the dog. ‘Not I!’ said the mouse." They won’t water, cut, or grind the wheat . . . or help bake a cake with it, either... -
Found by Salina Yoon
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn NPR Best Book * Winner of the SCIBA Book Award for Best Picture Book Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon introduces adorable duo Bear and his bunny Floppy in Found --a charming board book that celebrates love and friendship in its many forms. When Bear finds a lost stuffed toy bunny in the forest, he begins to worry... -
Llama Llama Nighty-Night by Anna Dewdney
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhat's the best part of bedtime? Stories with Mama! Before cuddling, Llama Llama must splish and splash in the tub, then put his red pajamas on. Dewdney's catchy rhymes, effortless rhythm, and adorable artwork can now be enjoyed by even younger audiences. Toddlers will love this pair of perfect read-alouds... -
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Mustache Baby by Bridget Heos, Joy Ang
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his parents have to figure out if it's a good-guy mustache or a bad-guy mustache in this hilarious oversized board book perfect for reading aloud at storytime. When Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his family takes it in stride... -
School's First Day of School by Adam Rex
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially . . . the school... -
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? by Martin Waddell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt's bedtime, and Little Bear can't get to sleep. He's frightened of the dark, the dark all around, which not even Big Bear's largest lantern can light up. Big Bear finds a way to show Little Bear that there is no need to be afraid... -
Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLittle Blue and Little Yellow are best friends, but one day they can’t find each other. When they finally do, they give each other such a big hug that they turn green! How they find their true colors again concludes a wonderfully satisfying story told with colorful pieces of torn paper and very few words... -
Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWinner of the 2018 Caldecott MedalA girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. How will they find their way home?Paintings rich with feeling tell this satisfying story of friendship and trust. Wolf in the Snow is a book set on a wintry night that will spark imaginations and warm hearts, from Matthew Cordell, author of Trouble Gum and Another Brother... -
Arthur's Eyes by Marc Brown
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsNone of Arthur's friends wear glasses and his classmates tease him! But when he stops wearing them, he gets in all kinds of trouble. Maybe four eyes really are better than two... -
The Random House Book of Poetry for Children by Jack Prelutsky
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Random House Book of Poetry for Children offers both funny and illuminating poems for kids personally selected by the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate, Jack Prelutsky. Featuring a wealth of beloved classic poems from the past and modern glittering gems, every child who opens this treasury will find a world of surprises and delights which will instill a lifelong love of poetry...Categorized as:
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Time For Bed by Mem Fox
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDay is done. Darkness is falling everywhere, and little ones are getting sleepy. This gentle board book, with its rhythmic verse and peaceful, loving illustrations will lull toddlers whether it's bedtime, nap time, or simply time for a snuggle... -
Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThis 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 rollicking.” —The Horn BookLeo isn't reading, or writing, or drawing, or even speaking, and his father is concerned. But Leo's mother isn't... -
Wild Child by Lynn Plourde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Time for bed," Mother Earth said."Not for a while,"said her wild child."A song, first. to play in my headbefore going to bed."So Mother Earthgave her child a song...."But then this wild child wants a snack and PJs and a kiss....Lynn Plourde's text snaps and crackles like the leaves of fall as Mother Earth gently gets her daughter ready for bed... -
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Alice's Farm: A Rabbit's Tale by Maryrose Wood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Maryrose Wood's stunning middle-grade novel, Alice's Farm, a brave young rabbit must work with her natural predators to save her farmland home and secretly help the farm’s earnest but incompetent new owners.When a new family moves into Prune Street Farm, Alice and the other cottontails are cautious... -
My Tiny Pet Elephant: A Fun, Playful Book Encouraging the Imagination to Flourish by Jessica Dailey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLooking for a fun and playful book for a child in your life?If you could choose any animal to be your very own tiny pet, what would you choose? What fun things would you do for the day? Get ready for an adventure! In this magical story your child will discover what it would be like to have their very own tiny pet elephant... -
Eva and Baby Mo: A Branches Book by Rebecca Elliott
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
Three Beloved Classics by E. B. White: Charlotte's Web/the Trumpet of the Swan/Stuart Little by E.B. White
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIncludes three of the best loved classics in children's literature. Charlotte's Web is a Newberry Award-winning story of one fine swine and a spider named Charlotte who changed his life forever. The Trumpet of the Swan is the joyous tale of Louis, a trumpeter swan in search of his voice. Stuart Little is the story of a most unusual mouse that sets out on the adventure of a lifetime... -
Go to School, Little Monster by Helen Ketteman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome, Little Monster, to your first day of school. Little Monster is going to school for the very first time. That means he’ll be meeting all the other little monsters, including one who has really big teeth and draws scary pictures... -
I Know a Rhino by Charles Fuge
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNOW IN BOARD "These are my friends""I know them, you see.""I know them quite well...""because they live with me!" Charles Fuge's delightful rhyming text and absolutely adorable images bring to life a little girl and her charming animals as they play all day. She spins round with her hippo, blows bubbles in the bath with giraffe, and picnics on brown bread and honey with her bear when it's sunny...
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