Picture Books
Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa
Anna Dewdney
jE/Llama
Kids, Picture Books
Spending the night at Gram and Grandpa's house, Llama Llama discovers that he cannot sleep because he has left Fuzzy Llama at home, but Grandpa soon comes up with a solution to replace the stuffed toy.
Grandma's purse
Vanessa Brantley-Newton
jE Brantley-Newton
Kids, Picture Books
"When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse."--
This is a favorite memory of mine! My grandma always had interesting items in her purse and Grandma Mimi in this story is no different! -Angie
Goodbye, friend! Hello, friend!
Cori Doerrfeld
jE Doerrfel
Picture Books
Two best friends understand that saying goodbye to one experience means saying hello to the next, but that does not make it easier when one friend has to move away.
Lovely, sweet, and perfect for sharing during times of transition! -Casey
You're missing it!
Brady Smith
jE Smith
Picture Books
A busy Hollywood couple spins a hilarious cautionary tale about what happens when you are glued to your phone. It's a lively day at the neighborhood park. Birds are singing, squirrels are frolicking, dogs are causing a commotion--and wide-eyed children are enthralled by it all. Too bad the parents are missing everything! It's going to take something really BIG to get them to disengage from their phones . . . This timely story, brought to life with beautiful bold art, is a great reminder to slow down and savor time together.
I love it when my kid picks out his own books. My 3yo read this one at the library and I just had to check it out for real and bring it home. He couldn't stop laughing at the hilarious adventures the character was having while his dad had his nose in his smartphone. You don't want to "miss" this story! -Melody
The important thing about Margaret Wise Brown
Mac Barnett
jE Barnett
Picture Books, Biographies
A picture book biography of the children's book author shares insights into her life and enduring literary influence.
Added by Casey
What is given from the heart
Pat McKissack
jE Mckissac
Kids, Picture Books
Despite their own poverty since Daddy died, Mama tells nine-year-old James Otis they need to help Sarah, whose family lost everything in a fire.
Added by Casey
Mika the bear is afraid of the dark
Yann Walcker
jE Walcker
Kids, Picture Books
When Mika's fear of the dark makes him dread the long polar night, his cousin helps to banish his fears one by one.
Added by Angie
Maya
Mahak Jain
jE Jain
Kids, Picture Books
After the lights go out in her house, Maya's mother distracts her from her fear of the dark with a retelling of the legend of the banyan tree.
Added by Angie
The darkest dark
Chris Hadfield
jE Hadfield
Kids, Picture Books
"Young Chris loves pretending he's a brave astronaut, exploiring the universe. Only one problem--at night, he's afraid of the dark. Only when he watches the moon landing on TV does he realize how exciting the unknown can be. Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield"--
Added by Angie
My new big kid bed
Debbie Bertram
jE Bertram
Kids, Picture Books
When his new dinosaur-themed bed casts scary shadows at night, a child seeks comfort from other family members.
Added by Angie
Children create some great memories when they stay with their grandparents and Llama Llama is no different. Many will relate to the drama that is created when a little one forgets to bring their favorite stuffed animal to sleep with. -Angie