Angelina at the Fair
10 best books like Angelina at the Fair (Katharine Holabird): Toot & Puddle, A Birthday for Frances, Curious George and the Birthday Surprise, Morris's Disappearing Bag, Quiet Bunny, A Very Young Dancer, My Mommy Hung the Moon, Library Lily, Carl's Afternoon in the Park, The Little Rabbit
| Author | Holly Hobbie |
| ISBN | 0316365521 |
When Puddle wakes up one morning, Toot is missing! Although Puddle usually prefers to stay home in Woodcock Pocket, his concern for his best friend prompts him to set off. Puddle takes a train and then a plane, and eventually finds himself in a far-away place. And who do you think he finds? Holly Hobbie's...
| Author | Russell Hoban |
| ISBN | 0099432447 |
I love Frances. I love when kids come to my house and clamor for more Frances books. I love still having a few in reserve. I love reading them to people. I love reading them to myself. I am barmy for Frances.
But this Frances book has the best line in maybe the whole series, and one I quote on approximately...
Curious George and the Birthday Surprise
| Author | Margret Rey |
| ISBN | 0618346872 |
5/5!!
2003
Modern fantasy
K-3rd
This serious if books has always been an all time favorite of mine because of the main character George!
This book in particular is a short story that offers many words to a page that can be very helpful when it comes to sight words! The book offers tons...
| Author | Rosemary Wells |
| ISBN | 0142300047 |
Bestselling author Rosemary Wells tells a heartfelt holiday story The Chicago Tribune calls "One of the best."
It's Christmas day and Morris is missing. He was there to open his present--a teddy bear--and to watch his older sisters and brother open their gifts. His siblings went off to play...
| Author | Lisa McCue |
| ISBN | 1402757190 |
In this beautiful picture book by renowned artist Lisa McCue, Little Bunny discovers the importance - and pleasure - of dancing to your own kind of music.
More than anything, Quiet Bunny loves the sounds of the forest: the birds chirping, the wind whispering shhhhh through the leaves, and, especially,...
| Author | Jill Krementz |
| ISBN | 0394408853 |
Growing up, my sister and I took turns checking out this and A VERY YOUNG GYMNAST from the library. My mom eventually bought us A VERY YOUNG SKATER and A VERY YOUNG HORSEBACK RIDER, but DANCER and GYMNAST are still the best.
In the mid-1970s, Krementz spent months following 10-year-old Stephanie...
| Author | Jamie Lee Curtis |
| ISBN | 0060290161 |
My mommy hung the moon.
She tied it with string.
My mommy's good at EVERYTHING.
The ninth children's book by the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell is a celebration of unconditional love between mother and child. Mommy is the best at everything:...
Lily loves to read. She is fascinated by the stories in her books, and reads wherever she goes—through summer, autumn, winter, and spring. But one day, Lily meets a girl who hates reading. Milly invites Lily to have adventures of her own—outside the pages of a book. Together the two friends help each...
Carl's Afternoon in the Park
| Author | Alexandra Day |
| ISBN | 0374311099 |
This book did not win any awards. The appropriate grade level is Pre-k to K. The book is about two friends who run into each other. They go for a walk and one of the mom's leave her puppy and baby with Carl (who is the puppy's parent). The books goes through pictures of their day. This book was a really cute one....
| Author | Judy Dunn |
| ISBN | 0394843770 |
The Little Rabbit is a story of irresponsible pet-keeping hidden behind heart-melting photos as adorable as any internet meme.Do not let the cuteness sucker you in! For one thing, pet rabbits should NOT be allowed to wander in meadows (however idyllic) without leash or pen, especially if the pet-keeper...
The Berenstain Bears Out West
| Author | Stan Berenstain |
| ISBN | 0060583541 |
As the Berenstain Bears head out West, they meet up with their Uncle Tex. There, he introduces everyone to the wonders of ranch life, from scenic views to riding temperamental horses. Tex warns Poppa, who does not want to listen and pays the price. After an enjoyable time and some wonderful food, the family...
| Author | Jane Hissey |
| ISBN | 0099363712 |
Recognized in both publishing and TV, Jane Hissey is best known for her children’s book series Old Bear & Friends. First published in 1986, it later became the inspiration for BAFTA award winning TV series Old Bear Stories.
As a child growing up in Norfolk, Jane developed a love for writing...
The Dumb Bunnies Go to the Zoo
| Author | Sue Denim |
| ISBN | 0590847430 |
NOTE ISBN MAY CHANGE FOR BKSHELF REISSUE. Dav Pilkey's beloved Dumb Bunnies return in their second silly adventure--now in Scholastic Bookshelf!
From BOOKLIST: "A supremely silly adventure. This time out the dim-witted trio go to the zoo, where they spot a butterfly hovering over the sign...
Snow Is My Favorite and My Best
| Author | Lauren Child |
| ISBN | 0803731744 |
The weatherman has predicted snow, and Lola absolutely cannot wait. She just loves snow. "Why can't it be winter ALL the time?" she asks her brother. But on an adventure to the Arctic, Charlie shows Lola why never-ending snow might not be so perfect for kids. How could Lola go swimming or wear her favorite...
Pinkalicious and the Pink Pumpkin
| Author | Victoria Kann |
| ISBN | 0061989614 |
Pinkalicious and the Pink Pumpkin by Victoria Kann is a Lift-the-Flap addition to the Pinkalicious series of books. Pinkalicious and her family are searching for the perfect pumpkins as Halloween is around the corner.
Pinkalicious, having heard of the Pink Pumpkin Patch decides that's...
| Author | Frank Asch |
| ISBN | 0689835175 |
I was looking in the library catalog for Pavese's El bello verano. They hadn't got the Italian novel about adolescent loss of innocence and subsequent disillusionment, and recommended this picture book about a bear eating cake instead.
It was a nice book for younger children. I didn't especially...
| Author | Tomie dePaola |
| ISBN | 0698114000 |
Tomie dePaola has created two memorable friends in this wonderfully funny picture book. Bill, the crocodile, and Pete, his "toothbrush" bird friend, were inspired by the Egyptian plover, which does indeed act as a crocodile toothbrush.
Their adventures together along the banks of the River...
| Author | Jill Murphy |
| ISBN | 0744560004 |
A Quiet Night In, by Jill Murphy, is a story from The Large Family series. In this story it is Mr Large’s birthday. Mrs Large decides to prepare a meal and to send their children to bed. However, Mr Large is very tired, so he eats his dinner on the sofa. The children insist on being read a bedtime story. Both...
| Author | Kevin Henkes |
| ISBN | 0688152880 |
This is a sweetly told story about a boy named Bailey who feels left out when his older brother and sister go off on their respective camping trips. Bailey isn't allowed to join them because he's too young, but his parents show him that he can do all of the fun things about camping at home; he needn't be limited...
Splat does not want to have a playdate with Spike. Spike will break his toys and eat all of his candy fish! And he does not want to learn how to swim—water is horrible, scary, and wet! He's sure that this is going to be the worst day ever. But when the rest of their classmates rush straight into the pool, Splat...
