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Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
by Eric Carle
This story literally unfolds as pages open dramatically, extending both outward and upward. Monica wants the moon to play with, so her Papa sets out to get it for her. It isn't easy to climb all the way to the moon, but he finally succeeds--only to find that the moon is too big to carry home! The way the problem is resolved is a joyful surprise. Illustrated.
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Bloom County
The Last Basselope
One Ferocious Story
by Berkeley Breathed
In a story of adventure and revelation, Opus leads a reluctant crew of the great and famous discoverers in pursuit if the final descendant of an ancient, ferocious race.
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When a Monster Is Born
by Sean Taylor
When a monster is born, there are two possibilities... each episode in this comical story presents a choice between absurd alternatives ("Either it sits quietly and does its homework . . . or it eats the Principal"), followed by an equally absurd--and frequently unexpected-- outcome ("If it sites quietly, that's that. But if it eats the Principal, there are two possibilities..."). A subversive and satisfying take... (more)
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No T. Rex in the Library
by Toni Buzzeo
It's a quiet morning in the library until a little girl roars out of control! Tess resigns herself to a time-out, but finds that she must be the one who has to maintain order when T. Rex leaps from the pages of a book into real life. Books scatter, knights clatter, and a pirate brandishes a sword as T. Rex leads the charge to the stars. Will Tess be able to get this T. Rex under control? And will the library ever... (more)
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Auntie Claus: Book 2
Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas
by Elise Primavera
It's getting toward Christmas at the Bing Cherry Hotel, and Auntie Claus is preparing for her annual "business trip." Just before she is ready to leave, her favorite nephew, Christopher Kringle, begins to have doubts about the family business. To settle the matter, Auntie Claus summons Chris for tea, but like any self-respecting Kringle, Chris decides to take matters into his own hands: He plans... (more)
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I Love You Like Crazy Cakes
by Rose A. Lewis, Jane Dyer
"Based on the author's own experience, this heartfelt story follows a woman on her journey to adopt a baby girl from China. From paperwork to plane flight, the narrative chronicles the baby's trip from a crib in a big room shared with many other babies to her own crib in her own room in her new room. Jane Dyer's delicate watercolors perfectly complement this charming text, a celebration of the love and joy a... (more)
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Bunny's Noisy Book
by Margaret Wise Brown
From best-selling author Margaret Wise Brown, comes a wonderfully satisfying board book edition of a beloved story. Brown's lyrical text and gentle question/answer format offer young children plenty of opportunity to chime right in! The sweet characters are brought to life with adorable paintings by best-selling artist Lisa McCue.
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The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
by Linda Williams, Megan Lloyd
0nce upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . CLOMP, CLOMP, SHAKE, SHAKE, CLAP, CLAP. And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life!
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Good Night, Gorilla
by Peggy Rathmann
A night keeper guy does his job as normally as he does it, but tonight, the gorilla wants to have a little fun before going to bed. The night keeper has NO IDEA of what's to come tonight.
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Goodnight Moon: Book 1
Goodnight Moon
by Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd
One of the top-selling children's books of all time, Goodnight Moon is a euphonious narration by a delightful little rabbit as he introduces and bids goodnight to those elements of life that he holds most dear. With charming illustrations from the book, as well as images colorized specially for the calendar, Goodnight Moon 2004 will be a favorite among children and adults who were raised on this beloved classic.... (more)
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Wishes for One More Day
by Melanie Joy Pastor
A grandfather's death inspires his grandchildren to create a book of wishes in this sensitive portrayal of dealing with the loss of a loved one. When Anna and her little brother Joey hear the sad news about their Poppy's death, they begin to think about what they would do if they could have one more day with him. They smile thinking about Poppy’s crazy birthday hat, giggle at the silly songs Poppy used to plunk... (more)
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Eight Silly Monkeys
by Steve Haskamp
Get set for romping and rhyming fun! Young ones will love counting backwards as they watch eight monkeys disappear one by one with each turn of the page in this delightful tale. Eight Silly Monkeys features full-color illustrations, charming verse, and innovative die-cutting to reveal silly, touchable monkeys on each page. As fun to read as it is to listen to, this enjoyable rhyming adventure is a perfect read... (more)
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Horace
by Holly Keller
"Horace is adopted. He is also spotted, and he is loved and cared for by his new mother and father--who are striped. But...Horace feels the need to search out his roots...Keller deals with a sensitive subject in a way that is perceptive but not sentimental."--Publishers Weekly. "A first choice for those families seeking a low-key, reassuring book about adoption--and one that is fun to share as well."--Horn Book.
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Kitten's First Full Moon
by Kevin Henkes
When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it.
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Owl Moon
by Jane Yolen, John Schoenherr
"As expansive as the broad sweep of the great owl's wings and as close and comforting as a small hand held on a wintry night . . . The visual images have a sense of depth and seem to invite readers into this special nighttime world."--School Library Journal, starred review. Full color. 1988 Caldecott Medal Book.This poetic narrative clearly presents a meditative account of a child experiencing the beauty... (more)
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Apples and Pumpkins (Stories to Go!)
by Anne Rockwell
It's fall! And for one little girl, that means it's time for the special joys of visiting a farm and picking the reddest apples from the trees and finding the best pumpkin in the patch.
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Bonjour, Je Suis Le Petit Prince
by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Antoine de St.-Exupery, Antoine de Saint Exupery
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Me Too!
by Jamie Harper
There are two words that drive Grace crazy: *Me too!* Her sister, Lucy, never says anything else. Whatever Grace does, Lucy does, too. *She copies you because she loves you, Gracie,* says her mother. *Can*t she learn to say anything else?* asks Grace. But when Grace goes to swim class one day, she too realizes how it feels to admire someone. Here is a fresh take on the timeless theme of little sisters copying... (more)
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Nacho And Lolita
by Pam Munoz Ryan
Once, when the two Californias ran alta y baja, high and low, along the Pacific, there lived a rare and majestic bird named Nacho, the only pitacoche for thousands of miles. He was proud of his brilliant feathers and haunting songs, but what good were they with no one to share them? Then the swallows came to nest and Nacho met Lolita. His heart filled with affection. Was it possible for two such different... (more)
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The Jester Has Lost His Jingle
by David Saltzman
In this charming tale, the Jester awakens one morning to find laughter missing in his kingdom, and he and his helpmate, Pharley, set off on a quest to find it. They ultimately discover that not only can laughter redeem a weary world, it can also provide the best tonic for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Full-color illustrations.

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