Fox Makes Friends

Author	John Burningham
ISBN	0763642754

What if you were as small as your cat — and took off with him on a nighttime adventure? A gorgeously illustrated tale from the award-winning John Burningham.

Every night Marie-Elaine’s cat, Malcolm, goes out, and every morning he comes back in and sleeps. "Where do cats go at night?" the...

Author	Denise Fleming
ISBN	0805037624

A warm, inviting bedtime book from a Caldecott winning illustrator.

"Bear sniffed once.
She sniffed twice.
'I smell winter in the air. . . .'"

A chill is in the air and Bear knows it is time for her winter nap. But first, she must tell Snail. And Snail must tell Skunk. And Skunk...

Author	Greg E. Foley
ISBN	0670062588

Bear and Mouse are looking for luck. Four-leaf clover luck. Will they find it? Monkey says there's no such thing. Turtle thinks it'll take too long. And Groundhog wonders if they'll be unlucky if they can't find one!

Suddenly Bear isn't sure if he should keep looking or give up . . . until Mouse...

Author	Karma Wilson
ISBN	0689859848

Bear is going to the swimming hole, but first he must find his friends.

There's a clatter in the tree! Is it Mouse? No . . .

"Who?" calls Bear.

Something quickly scampers by! Is it Hare? No . . .

"Who?" calls Bear.

Someone seems to be hiding from Bear and his friends....

Author	Lauren Thompson
ISBN	0439698855

A polar bear cub explores her artic world and finds something new--a friend. Companion to New York Times Best Illustratedbook /New York Times bestselling book.

On a chill, bright morning, a polar bear cub awakes inside her cozy den. She hears the seagulls' far-away calls and clambers out into...

Author	Margaret Wild
ISBN	1416934405

I found this story to be absolutely adorable. It's about a baby hippo who started his morning off really fast. He ran out of the water eager to play. He was so preoccupied with starting the day that he left without giving his mama a kiss! He was wandering around the land and saw every little animal giving their...

Author	Elisha Cooper
ISBN	0062012487

As both the humans and other dogs in his family set out one day, intent on various activities, Homer sits peacefully on the porch, turning down every invitation to join in. After a peaceful day spent observing the world, he welcomes canine and human family back, before coming inside for some kibble, and...

Author	Rodrigo Folgueira
ISBN	0307981460

A group of frogs are living happily in a peaceful pond, until they discover a surprise visitor: a little pink pig. Sitting contentedly on a rock in the middle of their pond, the pig opens his mouth and says: RIBBIT! The frogs are bewildered at first, and then a bit annoyed—"What did that little pig just...

Author

Birgitta Sif

An imaginative child who doesn’t quite fit in finds a kindred spirit in this utterly charming picture book from a debut author-illustrator.

Oliver is different. He enjoys his solitude. He likes playing with his friends, who are puppets, stuffed animals, and other toys. With his rich imagination,...

Author	Ragnhild Scamell
ISBN	0545049350

Hedgehog has finished building a cozy nest for winter. Unfortunately, a ripe apple falls from the tree above and gets stuck in her spines, making it impossible for her to fit in her new digs. She has several friends to whom she can go for advice, but their instructions simply make her situation worse. She...

Author	Julia Rawlinson
ISBN	0061134015

It's autumn, and Fletcher's favorite tree is slowly changing colors and losing its leaves.

Fletcher is very worried.

He tells the tree he'll help. But when the very last leaf falls to the ground, Fletcher feels as though he's let down his friend . . .

. . . until the first day of...

Author

Rebecca Kai Dotlich

What can a crane pick up . . . a truck?
Yes, a truck! And a truck . . . And a truck . . .
And a railroad car, if it gets stuck.
A truck, a train,
a car, a plane
can all be lifted with a crane."
From poet Rebecca Kai Dotlich and artist Mike Lowery comes a rollicking picture book about cranes--the...

Author	Ethan Long
ISBN	0545165571

A hilarious counting book about one drowsy dragon who wants to sleep . . . but his little dragons are being way too noisy and have way too much energy!
One drowsy dragon is trying to get some sleep, but his ten little dragons want to have fun instead. Five are playing with their toys, six are making milk...

Author	Marcus Pfister
ISBN	1558586822

An environmental story that tells such a gentle tale children will not notice that it's all about an important message - I certainly didn't! The story lets the message sink into the consciousness of the child to be remembered later on.

I still absolutely adore this book, even though I am not far...

Author	Julie Vivas
ISBN	0152060855

This is my favorite nativity picture book. The text is taken from the KJ Bible and the illustrations are a treat. The tattered wings and combat boots on the angels are a fun interpretation. Pregnant Mary is portrayed more realistically in this cartoon style than in more traditional renderings. Joseph...

Author	Richard Waring
ISBN	0066238803

Hungry Hen loves to eat, and everyday she eats and grows just a little bit fatter. Fox has been waiting up on the hill, licking his lips, but every day he thinks if he just waits one more day, Hen will be even fatter and juicier. One day Fox can't take it any longer, and he heads down the hill to gobble Hen up...but...

Author	Bill Staines
ISBN	0689869592

Staines, Bill. 2009. All God's Critters. Illustrations by Kadir Nelson. Simon & Schuster.

Are you a fan of Kadir Nelson? I sure am! One of his newest includes the picture book, All God's Critters. This is one of those picture books that illustrate a song--the lyrics are well known (or relatively...

Author	Zoe Hall
ISBN	0590558498

Summary: This book is about a brother and sister who are getting ready for their favorite holiday. It goes through all the steps of how they planted pumpkin seeds to make a pumpkin patch. They go trick-or-treating at the end.

Evaluation: I really liked this book! It had really colorful illustrations....

Author

Carmela D'Amico

Ella longs for a little independence in this second adventure for the charming elephant.

Ella the elephant is too little to slice the cake in her mother's bakery, and the oven is absolutely off-limits. It feels like she can't do ANYTHING important - until Ella's mother needs help with an emergency...

Author	Julie Andrews Edwards
ISBN	0316185590

Say Happy Valentine's Day with the #1 New York Times bestselling Very Fairy Princess, in a new format with bonus stickers!
Gerry makes beautiful cards for her friends at school, showcasing their special qualities. But when she forgets her folder at home, she needs to think of a new way to celebrate...

Author	Taro Gomi
ISBN	0811852040

My Friends, is a great book for beginning readers. It is a simple read, yet the story is something children can relate to. It references to all different things the little girl learns to do from all of her different friends ."I learned to sing from my friends the birds," each action she learns from her friends...

Author	Carin Bramsen
ISBN	0385384157

Carin Bramsen’s beloved Hey, Duck! characters return in this humorous and heartwarming picture book about friendship. Now that Cat has learned to play games that Duck enjoys, it’s Duck’s turn to try things that Cat likes. However, climbing trees and swatting at leaves prove to be a bit tricky...

Author	Daniel Kirk
ISBN	0399252886

Fans of Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie will enjoy Rabbit and Pig’s clever back-and-forth which shows the funny ways friends bounce ideas and feelings off each other.

Rabbit just adores his friend Pig. So he is excited to make a list of all the things he loves about Pig. And who better to help...

Author	Mercer Mayer
ISBN	0060539453

Mom and Dad are off on a trip and Grandma and Grandpa are hosting the children. A fun story that has a helpful son in it and the humor that when little ones try to help it sometimes creates more work for others.

** Talking Points - Tell us about your grandparents? Did you ever stay with them when your...