The Relatives Came -- by Cynthia Rylant (Author) (Book - Child)
"In a rainbow-colored station wagon that smelled like a real car, the relatives came. When they arrived, they hugged and hugged from the kitchen to the front room. All summer they tended the garden...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
You Ought To See Herbert's House -- by Doris Lund (Author) (Book - Child)
"Herbert visits his friend Roger and tells a lot of tall tales that catch up with him in the end." From Choosing Books for Kids
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Simple Pictures Are Best -- by Nancy Willard (Author) (Book - Child)
"A shoemaker and his wife being photographed for their wedding anniversary keep adding items to the picture despite the photographer's admonition that 'Simple pictures are best.'" From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Sleeping Ugly -- by Jane Yolen (Author) (Book - Child)
"When beautiful Princess Miserella, Plain Jane and a fairy fall under a sleeping spell, a prince undergoes the spell in a surprising way." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
An Apartment House Close Up -- by Peter Schaaf (Author) (Book - Child)
"A photographic introduction to all the parts of an apartment house: doors, windows, elevators, hallways, rooms, laundry, etc." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Mouse Tales -- by Arnold Lobel (Author) (Book - Child)
"Seven mouse boys lie awake one night and they ask their Papa to tell them a story. Papa does better than that -- he tells them seven stories, one for each boy." From Product Description
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
The Littles -- by John Peterson (Author) (Book - Child)
"What's better than a cat to scare away mice? 'Why don't we try taming the cat?' said Tom Little. Uncle Pete looked from Mrs. Little to Mr. Little. 'Do you hear what the boy is saying? He's gone soft...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Left Handed Shortstop -- by Patricia Giff (Author) (Book - Child)
"When his classmates brag that Walter is their star shortstop, Walter makes a cast for his left arm so the kids won't see what a terrible player he really is." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Secret Moose -- by Jean Rogers (Author) (Book - Child)
"A young boy living in Alaska develops an interest in moose and their habits after he sees a moose in his backyard and decides to follow it." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Mystery of the Plumed Serpent -- by Barbara Brenner (Author) (Book - Child)
"Elena and Michael Garcia are twins who have keen noses for mystery. The clues they discover lead them to ancient Mexican treasure. CHildren will be caught up in this fast-paced mystery that is well...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
