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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... -
![The Hour of Magic by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami]()
The Hour of Magic by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!I, Geronimo Stilton, was amazed to find myself called back to the Kingdom of Fantasy for another adventure. Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, needed my help -- time itself was under threat! Something evil was making the hands of the magical Tick Tock Timepiece spin faster and faster... -
![Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney]()
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... -
![Dory Fantasmagory: the Real True Friend by Abby Hanlon]()
Dory Fantasmagory: the Real True Friend by Abby Hanlon
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe star of Dory Fantasmagory is heading to school. Her older siblings, Luke and Violet, warn her to leave her imaginary friend, Mary, at home—or better yet, leave her whole imagination at home! Dory is determined to behave like a “regular old girl who never gets in trouble,” but on her very first day she meets a new friend, a girl whose imagination and style are just about as wild as her own... -
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![A Sick Day for Amos McGee: by Philip C. Stead]()
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... -
![Alfie: by Thyra Heder]()
Alfie: by Thyra Heder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But he’s not very soft, he doesn’t do tricks, and he’s pretty quiet. Sometimes she forgets he’s even there! That is until the night before Nia’s seventh birthday, when Alfie disappears! Then, in an innovative switch in point of view, we hear Alfie’s side of the story. He didn’t leave Nia—he’s actually searching for the perfect birthday present for his dear friend... -
![Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Scott Magoon]()
Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Scott Magoon
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMeet Spoon. He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon? A book for all ages, Spoon serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special... -
![Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner]()
Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSnowmen at Night shared with us the magical, slip-sliding adventures of snowmen after dark . . -
![Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes]()
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... -
![The Fourth Suit by Neil Patrick Harris]()
The Fourth Suit by Neil Patrick Harris
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe magical finale of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series from acclaimed and wildly popular celebrity Neil Patrick Harris!Ridley Larsen is everything you want in a friend. She's tough as nails, she's fiercely loyal, and she's smart as a whip... -
![The Little Red Fort by Brenda Maier, Sonia Sanchez]()
The Little Red Fort by Brenda Maier, Sonia Sanchez
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year* "The Little Red Hen gets an appealing girl-power update...Young makers of all genders will be inspired." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred reviewRuby's mind is always full of ideas.One day, she finds some old boards and decides to build something... -
![Found by Salina Yoon]()
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... -
![Mustache Baby by Bridget Heos, Joy Ang]()
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]()
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... -
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![The Rover Adventures: The Giggler Treatment / Rover Saves Christmas / The Meanwhile Adventures by Roddy Doyle]()
The Rover Adventures: The Giggler Treatment / Rover Saves Christmas / The Meanwhile Adventures by Roddy Doyle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis special edition contains three classic Rover adventures. The stories included are 'The Giggler Treatment', 'Rover Saves Christmas', and 'The Meanwhile Adventures'... -
![If... by Sarah Perry]()
If... by Sarah Perry
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA diving board to creative wordplay, the fascinating picture book If... offers a surrealistic view of the natural world. The two-page spreads present artful watercolors paired with such strange possibilities as "If zebras had stars and stripes...," "If the moon were square...," and "If worms had wheels... -
![The Midnight Fair by Gideon Sterer]()
The Midnight Fair by Gideon Sterer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs darkness falls on the fairgrounds, the animals venture out of the woods for one magical, memorable night! An exhilarating wordless picture book.Far from the city, but not quite the countryside, lies a fairground. When night comes and the fair is empty, something unexpected happens... -
![さみしかった本 by Kate Bernheimer, ケイト バーンハイマー]()
さみしかった本 by Kate Bernheimer, ケイト バーンハイマー
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen a wonderful new book arrives at the library, at first it is loved by all, checked out constantly, and rarely spends a night on the library shelf. But over time it grows old and worn, and the children lose interest in its story. The book is sent to the library's basement where the other faded books live... -
![Mr. Cooper Is Super! by Dan Gutman]()
Mr. Cooper Is Super! by Dan Gutman
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith more than eight million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this first book in the new My Weirdest School series, A. J.'s third grade teacher Mr. Granite is retiring after a million hundred years. That means there's going to be a new teacher, but Mr. Cooper is even weirder than Mr... -
![We Forgot Brock! by Carter Goodrich]()
We Forgot Brock! by Carter Goodrich
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe importance of imaginary friends is very real in this picture book adventure from the author of Say Hello to Zorro! and lead character designer for Despicable Me, Finding Nemo, and Monsters, Inc.Phillip and Brock are best friends. Everyone can see Phillip, but only Phillip can see Brock... -
![A Bedtime for Bear by Bonny Becker]()
A Bedtime for Bear by Bonny Becker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBear must have absolute quiet when he goes to bed. But the effervescent Mouse, small and grey and bright-eyed, finds it terribly hard to be quiet. 'A Bedtime for Bear' sees the curmudgeonly Bear and his irrepressible friend Mouse return in a third wry adventure that will be familiar to many... -
![Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland]()
Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Zack meets his second-grade teacher, Miss Smith, he can tell right away that her class will be different. However, he has no idea just how different it will be.Zack can't wait for Mrs. Smith to read out loud again from her incredible book. The first story fills the classroom with dueling pirates and the sound of their clashing swords... -
![10 Minutes till Bedtime by Peggy Rathmann]()
10 Minutes till Bedtime by Peggy Rathmann
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAt One Hoppin' Place, the countdown to bedtime is about to begin when a family of hamsters -- a mother and father with nine kids and a baby all wearing numbered striped jerseys -- arrive at the front door."All aboard!" the child's pet hamster, dressed as a tour guide, shouts, directing them to his bus... -
![The Big Cheese by Jory John]()
The Big Cheese by Jory John
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDon’t miss the seventh picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese -cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always... -
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![The Minor Third by Neil Patrick Harris]()
The Minor Third by Neil Patrick Harris
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe third magical book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series from acclaimed and wildly popular celebrity Neil Patrick Harris!Theo Stein-Meyer loves being part of the Magic Misfits. Armed with his trusty violin bow, he completes the team with his levitation skills, unflappable calm, and proper manners... -
![Gossie & Gertie by Olivier Dunrea]()
Gossie & Gertie by Olivier Dunrea
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGossie and Gertie are best friends. They splash in the rain, play hide-and-seek, and they dive in the pond together. Everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie does too. Or does she? With charming illustrations and gentle text, Olivier Dunrea has created two lovable, sweet characters that will appeal to the youngest listeners... -
![The Crayon Box That Talked by Shane DeRolf]()
The Crayon Box That Talked by Shane DeRolf
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"While walking through a toy store, the day before today, I overheard acrayon box with many things to say..."Once upon a time, Shane DeRolf wrote a poem. It was a deceptively simple poem, a charming little piece that celebrates the creation of harmony through diversity... -
![When Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Broach]()
When Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Broach
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom beloved duo Elise Broach and David Small comes an adorable picture book about a little boy who gets a free dino with purchase!Free gift with purchase: Dinosaurs! Wait—free what?! Just when a little boy thinks he’s going to die of boredom from running errands with his mom, the most remarkable, the most stupendous thing happens... -
![Froggy Goes to School by Jonathan London]()
Froggy Goes to School by Jonathan London
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFroggy's mother knows that everyone's nervous on the first day of school. "Not me!" says Froggy, and together they leapfrog to the bus stop -- flop flop flop. Froggy's exuberant antics, complete with sound effects, will delight his many fans and reassure them that school can be fun."This is a great read-aloud with sounds and words that encourage active participation... -
![Snow Place Like Home by Christina Soontornvat]()
Snow Place Like Home by Christina Soontornvat
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrincess Lina has a life any kid would envy. She lives in a massive palace in the clouds. Everyone in her family has the power to control the wind and weather. On a good day, she can even fly! She loves making lemons into lemon ice, riding wind gusts around the sky, and turning her bedroom into a real life snow globe... -
![Almost Everybody Farts by Marty Kelley]()
Almost Everybody Farts by Marty Kelley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“A playful, punchy paean to the pervasive poot.” —Kirkus Reviews (Starred review) Grandmas fart. Teachers fart. Terrifying creatures fart. But . . . is there someone who DOESN’T fart? With sly humor, this fun board book looks at a subject that’s sure to make children laugh: farting... -
![Charlotte and the Rock by Stephen W. Martin, Samantha Cotterill]()
Charlotte and the Rock by Stephen W. Martin, Samantha Cotterill
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn unexpected friendship forms between a girl and her pet rock in this charming story that's perfect for fans of What Pet Should I Get? Charlotte has always really wanted a pet, so when her parents present her with one for her birthday she expects a cat, dog, or maybe a bird. Instead, she receives a rock... -
![Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret by Wanda Coven]()
Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret by Wanda Coven
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIntroducing Heidi Heckelbeck!Heidi and her brother Henry have always been homeschooled—until now. But Heidi is not happy about attending Brewster Elementary, especially not when meanie Melanie Maplethorpe turns Heidi’s first day of school into a nightmare by announcing that Heidi is smelly and ruining her art project... -
![Everyone Loves Bacon by Kelly DiPucchio]()
Everyone Loves Bacon by Kelly DiPucchio
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsArguably bacon is one of Americas favorite foods, in any format and any use. Its distinctive flavor is tough to replicate, and the various forms of imitation bacon are but faint echoes of the real thing, at best. Whether eaten plain, out of hand, it can be used to liven up any recipe... -
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![Potato Pants! by Laurie Keller]()
Potato Pants! by Laurie Keller
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA potato and his eggplant nemesis struggle to find the perfect pants in this hilarious, heartwarming tale of forgiveness by bestselling Geisel-Award winning creator Laurie Keller.Potato is excited because today—for one day only— Lance Vance’s Fancy Pants Store is selling . . .POTATO PANTS!Potato rushes over early, but just as he’s about to walk in, something makes him stop... -
![Shoo, Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold]()
Shoo, Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe third book in a humorous, easy-to-read series about a boy and his fly! Each book in the series has a different fun foil cover!Fly Guy returns home to discover that Buzz has gone on a picnic without him! Sad and hungry, Fly Guy takes off in search of his favorite food... -
![C'Est No�l, David! by David Shannon]()
C'Est No�l, David! by David Shannon
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsReaders of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree... -
![Won Ton: A Cat Tale Told in Haiku by Lee Wardlaw, Eugene Yelchin]()
Won Ton: A Cat Tale Told in Haiku by Lee Wardlaw, Eugene Yelchin
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNice place they got here. Bed. Bowl. Blankie. Just like home! Or so I've been told. Visiting hours! Yawn. I pretend not to care. Yet -- I sneak a peek. So begins this beguiling tale of a wary shelter cat and the boy who takes him home.Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, this adoption story, told entirely in haiku, is unforgettable... -
![Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton]()
Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis is Russell. Sometimes Russell is just a little bit out of step with the rest of the flock. All the sheep are falling asleep--except Russell. What's a sheep to do? Russell tries everything ...until, at last, he falls asleep... -
![You Are Not Small by Anna Kang, Christopher Weyant]()
You Are Not Small by Anna Kang, Christopher Weyant
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWinner of the 2015 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Two fuzzy creatures can't agree on who is small and who is big, until a couple of surprise guests show up, settling it once and for all!The simple text of Anna Kang and bold illustrations of New Yorker cartoonist Christopher Weyant tell an original and very funny story about size—it all depends on who's standing next to you... -
![Alice the Fairy by David Shannon]()
Alice the Fairy by David Shannon
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsCaldecott Honor artist and bestselling author David Shannon's warm and funny new picture book introduces Alice, a mischievous little girl with a "No, David" nose for trouble and a magic wand.Alice has a nose for trouble, but luckily she's a fairy--a Temporary Fairy... -
![Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator! by Mo Willems]()
Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator! by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratings6½ stories about 2 surprising friends.Having a stuffed alligator for a best friend can be surprising.Sometimes Amanda surprises her alligator with books. Sometimes Alligator surprises Amanda by eating them.But what happens when Amanda brings home a special—and not entirely welcome—surprise? The result might be unexpected indeed... -
![The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns, Syd Hoff]()
The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns, Syd Hoff
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn this lively introduction to shapes and polygons, a bored triangle is turned into a quadrilateral after a visit to the shapeshifter. Delighted with his new career opportunities--as a TV screen and a picture frame--he decides the more angles the better, until an accident teaches him a lesson. Includes special teaching section. Full color... -
![Heidi Heckelbeck Gets Glasses by Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris]()
Heidi Heckelbeck Gets Glasses by Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHeidi Heckelbeck sees things differently in this whimsically witchy chapter book. When her friend Lucy Lancaster gets glasses, Heidi notices all the attention Lucy gets and decides that she, too, needs a new look. In order to get glasses, Heidi pretends that she has trouble seeing... -
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![Lilly's Big Day by Kevin Henkes]()
Lilly's Big Day by Kevin Henkes
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn this companion to Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse , readers will discover a funny, poignant tale about facing life’s disappointments and celebrating happy surprises. Lilly's favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married, and Lilly is going to be his flower girl! Well, Lilly, thinks she is going to be his flower girl. It turns out that Mr. Slinger's niece Ginger is the official flower girl... -
![Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl! by Tedd Arnold]()
Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl! by Tedd Arnold
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFly Guy has met his match, and her name is Fly Girl. Fly Guy is totally impressed, and totally smitten. Will Fly Guy and Fly Girl get married and leave Buzz without his dear pet? Full color... -
![No Jumping on the Bed by Tedd Arnold]()
No Jumping on the Bed by Tedd Arnold
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratings"If I've told you once I've told you a million times, no jumping on the bed!"But Walter just can't resist, so he ignores his father's bedtime warning. Higher and higher he bounces gleefully, until his hair brushes the ceiling... -
![Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues by Kimberly Dean, James Dean]()
Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues by Kimberly Dean, James Dean
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA funny bedtime story from the New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series.Pete the Cat and his friends are having so much fun playing and surfing in the sun, they don't want the day to end. Pete has an idea--how about a sleepover? Groovy!As the night gets later, it's time for bed. This cool cat needs to catch some ZZZs, but Pete's friends aren't ready to go to sleep just yet... -
![Froggy's Sleepover by Jonathan London, Frank Remkiewicz]()
Froggy's Sleepover by Jonathan London, Frank Remkiewicz
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFroggy is sleeping over at Maxas house for the first time! He packs his sleeping bag, his pillow, his pajamas, and even his toothbrush. Now, heas ready to "flop flop flop" off to Maxas house. But then Froggy decides it would be a good idea to go back to his own house. So off they goa"shloop!" Then Max gets a tummy ache and wants to go back to his own house... -
![I Am Otter by Sam Garton]()
I Am Otter by Sam Garton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHi! I am Otter and this is a book about me and my best friends, Otter Keeper and Teddy.It's all about the fun and messy (and little bit scary) adventure we had one day when Otter Keeper was at work.I hope you like the story! (And if you don't, it's probably Teddy's fault...
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