Alexander and the terrible horrible, no good, very bad day

Judith Viorst Alexander has an awful day. The book describes his day in a humorous manner as the whole world is against him.

Bartholomew and the Oobleck Dr. Seuss

Bartholomew Cubbins saves the kingdom when the oobleck comes down green and sticky from the sky.

Beware of boys Tony Blundell

A small boy is captured by a wolf in the woods and suggests some recipes for the wolf to follow in cooking him.

Brave Irene William Steig

Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball.

Bread and jam for Frances Russell Hoban

Frances decides that bread and jam are all she wants to eat, and her understanding parents grant her wish'at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacktime.

The empty pot Demi

When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.

Fat cat on a mat Phil Roxbee Cox

After accidentally knocking a bird's nest out of a tree, Fat Cat decides to help the eggs hatch.

Freight train Donald Crews

Trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.

If you give a mouse a cookie Laura Joffe Numeroff

A young boy, having given a cookie to a bossy mouse, is run ragged by the energetic rodent's subsequent requests.

Is your mama a llama? Deborah Guarino

A young llama asks his friends if their mamas are llamas and finds out, in rhyme, that their mothers are other types of animals.

King Bidgood's in the bathtub Audrey Wood

Despite pleas from his court, a fun-loving king refuses to get out of his bathtub to rule his kingdom.

Make way for ducklings Robert McCloskey

A family of mallard ducks searches for a new home in Boston.

Move over, Rover! Karen Beaumont

When a storm comes, Rover expects to have his doghouse all to himself but finds that various other animals, including a skunk, come to join him.

My best friend Mary Ann Rodman

Six-year-old Lily has a best friend all picked out for play group day, but unfortunately the differences between first-graders and second graders are sometimes very large.

One fine day

Nonny Hogrogian After the old woman cuts off his tail when hesteals the milk from her pail, the fox goes through a long series of transactions before she will sew it back on again.

Owl moon Jane Yolen

On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.

Pinkalicious Victoria Kann & Elizabeth Kann

After eating too many pink cupcakes, Pinkalicious turns pink and enjoys everything about being her favorite color.

Rosie's walk Pat Hutchins

When Rosie, the hen sets off for a stroll she is unaware of the distinctly fox-shaped shadow that's following her. But luckily for Rosie, her pursuer is the clumsiest of his kind!

Stone soup Jon J Muth

Three hungry men charm a poor village into making enough soup to feed them all.

Strega Nona : an original tale Tomie dePaola

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the town’s people how it works.

Swimmy Leo Lionni

A little fish, Swimmy, the lone survivor of a school of fish swallowed by a tuna, devises plan to camouflage himself and his new companions.

Ten, nine, eight Molly Bang

Counts down from ten to one as a little girl gets ready to go to bed.

The amazing bone William Steig

On her way home from school, Pearl finds an unusual bone that has unexpected powers.

The emperor and the kite Jane Yolen

When the emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, his smallest daughter, whom he has always ignored, uses her kite to save him.

The five Chinese brothers Claire Huchet Bishop and Kurt Wiese

Five brothers who look just alike outwit the executioner by using their extraordinary individual qualities.

The funny little woman Arlene Mosel

While chasing a dumpling, a little lady is captured by wicked creatures from whom she escapes with the means of becoming the richest woman in Japan.

The relatives came Cynthia Rylant

The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time.

Three little kittens Illustrated by Paul Galdone

Three little kittens lose, find, soil, and wash their mittens.

The velveteen rabbit Margery Williams

By the time the Velveteen Rabbit is dirty, worn out, and about to be burned, he has almost given up hope of ever finding the magic called Real.

Tikki Tikki Tembo Arlene Mosel

When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give all their children short names.

Too many dogs Lori Haskins

A man's barbecue is interrupted when he is visited by a bevy of dogs from the neighborhood.

When I was young in the mountains Cynthia Rylant

Reminiscences of the pleasures of life in the mountains as a child.

Where's Spot? Eric Hill

Spot's mother Sally searches around the house for her cheeky little pup at dinner time.

Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears : a West African tale

Verna Aardema Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz.

Cookies : bite-size life lessons Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Defines words such as cooperate, patient proud, modest, respect, compassionate, and others with sentences about cookies.

Tuesday David Wiesner

Frogs rise on their lily pads, float through the air, and explore the nearby houses while their inhabitants sleep.

From head to toe Eric Carle

Encourages the reader to exercise by following the movements of various animals.