| Little Freddie Two Pants (The Dog With Too Many Pants) by Drew Daywalt; illustrated by Lucy Ruth CumminsGet ready to catch the sartorial sillies along with Freddie, a pants-wearing pup with a freewheeling sense of style, and his fashion-forward friend Monkey. Expressive illustrations pop against solid colored backdrops, heightening the goofy, giggle-inducing hijinks of the characters. Read-alike: Gato Guapo by Anika Aldamuy Denise. |
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| Let's Be Bees by Shawn HarrisSound effects rule in this rambunctious read-aloud. Beginning with the "BUZZ!" of bees, an adult and a child imagine themselves as animals, weather, and more, shouting out their chirps, rattles, and roars. With each transformation, sweeping, scribbly lines of artwork bring their playful visions to life. |
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| The Gift of the Great Buffalo by Carole Lindstrom; illustrated by Aly McKnightThe plains and prairies are home to young Rose and the Métis families who gather for their biannual buffalo hunt. When the dwindling buffalo herds prove elusive, Rose sneaks out to track them herself. Set in the 1880s, this own voices story provides an evocative slice of history. |
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| Smiling Eyes by Linda Sue Park; illustrated by Lenny WenTold through bouncy rhyming couplets, this buoyant story follows a day in the life of one city kid who observes the diverse colors, shapes, expressions, and functions of the human eye. Read-alike: Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho. |
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| Good Golden Sun by Brendan Wenzel"Good golden sun, where have you been?" asks the honeybee, kicking off a series of boldly illustrated questions demonstrating the connections between the sun and life on Earth. The gentle rhythm and inquisitive structure makes Good Golden Sun a strong choice for storytime as well as engaging curious minds. |
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| Kicks in the Sky by C.G. EsperanzaHow did those sneakers end up dangling from the power lines? Nobody's sure, but when the shoes fall to the street, they give the neighborhood kids superhuman abilities to dance, run, and skate. Hyper-saturated colors add to the energy in this exuberant tale. |
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| Lucky Duck by Greg PizzoliFeeling glum and unlucky after a series of tiny misfortunes, Susan the duck is cheered by visits from a wolf with surprise gifts -- gifts like tasty veggies and a duck-sized soup pot. Featuring clean-lined cartoon illustrations and an uproarious slapstick conclusion, this offbeat story subverts expectations. For fans of: Mo Willems’ That Is NOT a Good Idea!. |
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| Very Good Hats by Emma Straub; illustrated by Blanca GómezWith bold paper collage illustrations, this whimsical picture book demonstrates how "anything can be a hat if you believe it is." Whether you're sharing it with a group or one-on-one, Very Good Hats provides a perfect launch into categorization activities or imaginative endeavors. |
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| Ursula Upside Down by Corey R. TaborUrsula, a pink, upside-down catfish in the Congo River basin, is confident in her perspective: aquatic weeds above, sunshine below. Then another fish prompts Ursula to flip, prompting readers to flip the book and share in her changed point of view. For fans of: the playful, interactive storytelling in author Corey R. Tabor's Mel Fell and Simon and the Better Bone. |
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| Dare to Be Daring by Chelsea Lin Wallace; illustrated by Lian ChoAn inclusive crew of kids decide that they'll "dare to be daring." Separately and in groups, they face fears such as a dodgeball game, a dark basement, and a visit to the dentist. Despite setbacks (“nope, not happening”), they all find their bravery in this relatable, rhyming read. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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