The Polar Express -- by Chris Allsburg (Author) (Book - Child)
"One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soup -- by Tomie de Paola (Author) (Book - Child)
"Embarrassed to introduce his friend to his old-fashioned Italian grandmother, a young boy gains a new appreciation of her when he finds how well she and his friend get along." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
James Will Never Die -- by Joanne Oppenheim (Author) (Book - Child)
"In their pretend games, an older brother always seems to come out on top." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Thy Friend, Obadiah -- by Brinton Turkle (Author) (Book - Child)
"Obadiah, a young Quaker boy living in colonial Nantucket, is constantly followed by a sea gull that he wishes would leave him alone. When it does leave, he wants it back." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Her Majesty, Aunt Essie -- by Amy Schwartz (Author) (Book - Child)
"Ruthie boasts to her best friend that her aunt is a queen and then has to prove it." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Catch That Cat -- by Fernando Krahn (Author) (Book - Child)
"The Adventures of a little boy chasing his runaway cat." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
How Puppies Grow -- by Millicent Selsam (Author) (Book - Child)
"Appealing photos and simple text tell the story of six new puppies and how they grow." From Choosing Books for Kids
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
CDB! -- by William Steig (Author) (Book - Child)
"Adding splashes of watercolor on larger, broader pages (and an answer key in the back!), Steig brings new life to his well-loved favorite. For the uninitiated, "C D B!" translates to "See the bee!"...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Mine's the Best -- by Crosby Bonsall (Author) (Book - Child)
"Two boys. Two balloons. Each boy thinks his balloon is best. What do you think?" From Product Description
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Tirra Lirra: Rhymes Old and New -- by Laura Richards (Author) (Book - Child)
"An old but well-loved collection of humorous verse perfect for reading aloud." From Choosing Books for Kids
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
