Picture Books
The Book With No Pictures
B. J. Novak
jE Novak
Picture Books
"In this book with no pictures, the reader has to say every silly word, no matter what"--
The monster at the end of this book
Jon Stone
jE Sesame
Picture Books
Grover worries page by page about meeting the monster at the end of this book.
A classic for a reason. -Bond
Can you make a scary face?
Jan Thomas
jE Thomas
Picture Books
A ladybug invites the reader to play a game of "let's pretend."
All of Jan Thomas' books are great for preschoolers - and this one is no exception. -Bond
The ABCs of D&D
Ivan Van Norman
jE Vannorma
Picture Books
A child can get their first glimpse into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, even as they learn the alphabet, a precursor to every new path in reading. Teach the alphabet to any early reader as told imaginatively within the world of Dungeons & Dragons. With read-aloud friendly rhyming couplets from Ivan Van Norman and adorable illustrations from Caleb Cleveland.
I'm the first hold on this book! I am excited to read this to my 3yo and stimulate his imagination. We already talk about dragons and heroes and swords--I think he will love combining his ABCs with adventures. -Melody
Sweet dreamers
Isabelle Simler
jE Simler
Picture Books, Nature, Animals
Several different animals settle in for the night, each with their own unique way of sleeping.
Soft and cozy, Simler's latest is a beautiful and informative look at animal sleep habits. Also, it glows under black light! -Casey
The Princess and the pit stop
Tom Angleberger
jE Angleberger
Picture Books
When a Princess learns from her Fairy Godmother that she is in last place in a car race against such fairy tale notables as Humpty Dumpty, the Three Bears, and Rumpelstiltskin, she boldly rebuffs defeat and steps on the gas.
We checked out this book 3 days ago and already have we read it about 15 times. My kiddo loves cars and racing, and this book does a great job with balancing exciting cool illustrations with what my kid actually wants to hear stories about--racing cars! There's even a lesson worked in, to persevere despite setbacks. I love that this is a book with a female lead character that is also exciting for boys. And after each time we read it, we have to look at all the different cars on the inside of the cover and pick out which one is our favorite. What a fun book. -Melody
You're snug with me
author Chitra Soundar
jE Chitra Soundar
Picture Books
A mother polar bear answers the questions of her two curious cubs about what lies beyond their cozy winter den as they wait for spring to arrive.
Beautiful illustrations! Worth lingering on each page. My 3yo really enjoyed all the hugs he got each time we got to the refrain "You're snug with me!" It is an especially cozy book to read on these brutal late-winter days. -Melody
Stop that yawn!
Caron Levis
jE Levis
Picture Books, Fantasy, Adventure
Gabby convinces Granny to leave Sleepytown and stay up all night in a new place, but before long, a contagious yawn takes control.
Added by Casey
Love, Z
Jessie Sima
jE Sima
Picture Books, Fantasy, Travel, Adventure, Philosophy, LGBTQ+
A little robot named Z finds a message in a bottle signed, "Love, Beatrice" and, unable to learn what love is from other robots, sets out on a quest to find the answer.
Z sets out on a quest to find out what "love" is. On the journey Z might just find a place in your heart. -Casey
Imagine!
Raúl Colón
jE Colon
Picture Books, Art / Art History, Fantasy
"When a boy visits an art museum and one of the paintings comes to life, he has an afternoon of adventure and discovery [that] changes how he sees the world ever after"--
Colón’s wordless narrative highlights imaginative play utilizing and in response to art, showcasing the way art can affect our creative processes. -Casey
You should only check out this book if you're willing to endure many requests to "Read it again." -Bond