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We have selected our favorite books with rhythm just for you! Enjoy the beat or sing along to these featured titles! All books on this list can be found in the Easy section of the library, unless otherwise noted.
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Over In the Mangroves by Jyoti Rajan GopalRhyming text introduces various animals and their young that call the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest home.
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Never Take Your Rhino On A Plane by K. E. Lewis A cautionary tale about the daredevil stunts and embarrassing antics you will face when travelling with your pet rhinoceros.
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Big Boy Joy by Connie Schofield-MorrisonPlaytime is the best time--a time of wonder, where big boys can run free, make new friends, and imagine worlds beyond their own--and their big feelings and big energy spread big boy joy for all to share!
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Over in the Garden by Janna MatthiesIn a counting book and remix of the children's rhyme “Over in the Meadow,” little gardeners come together one by one to tend to a community garden, digging, weeding, planting, composting, and more.
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Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream! by Kimberly and James DeanPete the Cat can't wait for the grand opening of the Just Chillin' Ice Cream shop, but when his friends need his help, he learns that kindness is just as cool as a tasty frozen treat!
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Duck Duck Taco Truck by Laura LavoieSummer heats up when two taco-slinging ducks go up against their sworn enemy Goose, whose food truck is encroaching on their turf, but when Goose becomes overwhelmed with hangry crowds, these foes unexpectedly unite, becoming fine feathered friends!
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Breaking to the Beat! by Linda J. AcevedoIn the 1970s Bronx, Manolo, a shy Puerto Rican boy, overcomes his fears and insecurities to become part of a new innovative dance style called breaking.
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The Noisy Puddle by Linda Booth SweeneyThis immersive introduction to a vernal pool—an ever-changing puddle habitat—encourages young naturalists and future water stewards to listen, watch and witness the seasonal changes of this “now-you-see-me, now-you-don't” wetland wonder and its inhabitants.
This book is found in the Easy Nonfiction section of the library.
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Pokko and the Drum by Matthew ForsytheAward-winning illustrator presents the story of a little frog, Pokko, who takes a magical drum deep into the quiet forest, where her playing draws the attention of musical animal friends.
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Alligators, Alligators by Eve BuntingTen-year-old Jim and his father, who work together on a boat, use the power of love, nature, music, and the help of some dancing alligators, to outsmart a greedy stranger who tries to steal Jim's flute.
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Ode to a Bad Day by Chelsea Lin WallaceTold in a series of hilariously dramatic odes to a day's annoyances, this picture book encourages readers to look forward to a better day. . . tomorrow.
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Jazz Baby by Lisa WheelerWith a clap of his tiny hands and tap of his teeny feet, a musically-inclined baby inspires his finger-snapping sister, scat-singing granny, soft-shoe dancing uncle, and the rest of his loving family to get in on the fun!
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In You I See: A Story That Celebrates the Beauty Within by Rachel EmilyAre you as joyful and bright as a daffodil? Or as bold and brave as a tiger? In You I See highlights and celebrates the colorful layers and attributes we all can have. With enthralling, rhyming text by singer-songwriter Rachel "Maiday" Moulden and gorgeous illustrations by Jodie Howard, this enchanting children's storybook brings the magic of rhyme and nature together.
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A Grand Day by Jean ReidyThis rhyming, stunningly illustrated picture book captures the unique bond between grandparents and grandchildren in every kind of family, inviting little ones to follow along as they celebrate togetherness while baking, exploring, gardening, and more.
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The Blanket Where Violet Sits by Allan WolfEquipped with a telescope and space book while on a picnic under the stars with her family, a little girl looks into the great beyond, in this expansive bedtime story told in cumulative rhyme.
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With charming, rhyming text from a best-selling author and lush, heartwarming illustrations by a best-selling illustrator, this endearing picture book celebrates the unconditional love that pulses through life's profound and everyday moments and the people who make them so special. |
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Color the Sky by David ElliottThis celebration of color and nature uses the beauty of birds to observe primary and secondary colors, while encouraging children to embrace the differences within themselves and the world around them.
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