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Don't Trust Fish by Neil SharpsonWhile it might begin with innocuous animal introductions, this picture book soon reveals its bias, declaring that all fish are sneaky, rebellious outlaws who absolutely CAN’T be trusted. Kids and adults alike will appreciate the clever visual humor in this uproarious read-aloud, laughing all the way to the end (where the unreliable narrator is revealed).
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Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear by Marissa ValdezWhen Jacques, a little French-speaking hedgehog with a secret love for underwear, finds the courage to embrace his true self and proudly wear his underpants, he discovers something new about his fellow hedgehogs.
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| Where the Deer Slip Through by Katey HowesFrom sunrise to nightfall, various wild animals visit a woodland farmyard. Each creature is portrayed distinctly in rhyming words packed with alliteration and onomatopoeia, and kids can follow each delicious detail in the delicate, meticulous scratchboard-and-watercolor art. |
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Mara Plants a Seed by Robert FurrowBy cleaning up an empty lot and planting fifty sunflower seeds, Mara begins to create a flourishing, wild garden--but she doesn't do it alone. Little does Mara know, flying insects, digging worms, hungry birds, noisy neighbors, and other secret gardeners are working to help transform the lot into something even more beautiful than she imagined. Each time Mara visits the garden, she's expecting to see her sunflowers growing. But as the flowers blossom, she uncovers the exciting secrets waiting for her!
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The Bad Idea and Other Stories by Greg PizzoliEarl, a cheerful bird who loves playing saxophone, and Worm, a quiet bookworm, overcome their differences with lemonade, creativity, and sharing their stories, becoming the best of friends.
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Llama Llama Back to School by Reed DuncanLonging for summertime to last forever, Llama Llama is anxious about starting school until he discovers learning is fun with the help of his friends and Mama Llama.
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The Crayons Go Back to School by Drew DaywaltIn this entertaining back-to-school story starring the comical crayons from the #1 New York Times best-selling The Day the Crayons Quit, the crayons look forward to their first day of school — and letting loose during their favorite class — art!
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Albert Starts School by Eleanor MayOn his first day of school, Albert the mouse learns that his favorite activities are scheduled for different days of the week.
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When an Elephant Comes to School by Jan OrmerodIt is an elephant's first day at school, and with the help of his new classmates, he learns the daily routine, including arts and crafts, playing, lunch, storytelling, and quiet time.
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Mouse's First Day of School by Lauren ThompsonIn a lively book filled with simple, energetic text and sweet illustrations, Mouse decides to hide inside a bright red backpack and ends up making a journey to school; while there, he discovers a world beyond his imagination, exploring colors, letters, numbers and finding new friends along the way.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Forsyth County Public Library
660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-703-2665forsythlibrary.org |
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