Snowmen's Twelve Nights of Christmas

 

Snowmen's Twelve Nights of Christmas by Caralyn Buehner 29 pages

A reimagined Twelve Days of Christmas with snow people/animals. You can sing this book!

The Earth One-of-a-Kind Planet

 

The Earth One-of-a-Kind Planet  by Laura Perdew  30 pages

This is a nonfiction book about how the earth was created. The back includes an activity (Make a terrarium) and a glossary of all the big words. It is an easy (E) book for older children. 

Noodle and the No Bones Day

 

Noodle and the No Bones Day by Jonathan Graziano

30 pages

Noodle the pug takes a 'no bones day'. That means he is lazy, comfy, and sleepy. And that's OK!

Noodle Conquers Comfy Mountain

 

Noodle Conquers Comfy Mountain by Jonathan Graziano

30 pages

Noodle the Pug can do lots of things by himself, but he learns to ask for help when he needs to climb comfy mountain. Doing things together is better.

Dino-Gro

 

Dino-Gro by Matt Myers  38 pages

Cole has a tiny Dino-Gro toy that grows when it gets wet. When it grows big enough, Cole stops getting it wet, but Dino-Gro finds other funny ways to get wet on its own and grow bigger. This is a cute book with a funny last joke.

Sherlock Chick and the Peekaboo Mystery

 

Sherlock Chick and the Peekaboo Mystery by Robert Quackenbush

39 pages

In a repetitive verse story, a small detective chick looks for a baby mouse.

The Little Ghost Who Was A Quilt

 

The Little Ghost Who Was A Quilt by  Riel Nason  40 pages

A small ghost deals with his 'body'. He is made out of a heavy , scrappy, itchy quilt instead of the light sheet like his parents. But when a little girl mistakes him for a blanket and cuddles him, he feels brave and is not afraid of humans anymore. Nice pictures by Byron Eggenschwiler.

Bear Can't Wait

 

Bear Can't Wait by Karma Wilson  30 pages

A rhyming Tale. Bear and his woodland friends prepare for a surprise party.

Room For Everyone

 

Room For Everyone by Naaz Khan  36 pages

I totally recommend this book to all children. It takes place in Zanzibar (part of Tanzania). It has fun rhymes, counting, and lots of foreign vocabulary. It's all about making room and sharing. There is a glossary of words in the back. 

Gurple and Preen: A Broken Crayon Cosmic Adventure

                     

   

Gurple and Preen: A Broken Crayon Cosmic Adventure     40 pages       

This feels weird to say. . .I didn't understand this story.  This part I got: Two Robots need to repair their ship. Gurple just panics while Preen gets creative.          

Little House by Kevin Henkes

 

Little House by Kevin Henkes  29 pages

A little girl walks on the beach and wonders big thoughts about nature.

Good Job, George

 

Good Job, George by Jane O'Connor   31 pages

George is a bog boy who likes to be helpful. Everyone says Good Job, George. But sometimes, he makes mistakes when he does not listen. 

Sun Flower Lion

 

Sun Flower Lion by Kevin Henkes 23 pages

This book uses the same shape and color to create three characters: a sun, a flower, and a lion.

The Kindness Book by Todd Parr

The Kindness Book by Todd Parr  28 pages

This story lists ways to be kind using simple pictures that even I could draw. Yet, I'm not convinced that 'kindness is giving a hug to a bug'.

The Monster Mac and Cheese Party by Todd Parr

 

The Monster Mac and Cheese Party 29 pages

Monsters bring their favorite mac and cheese to a party. The lesson is to try new things. Cute!

A Trip To The Science Museum by Mercer Meyer

 

      A Trip To The Science Museum by Mercer Meyer 22 pages

As the title states, Little Critter went to the science museum with his class. Its full of cute pictures and you have the added bonus of finding the spider and mouse on every page:)