The Cow That Went OINK

Author	Nancy Carlson
ISBN	0140508198

Hey, everyone, meet Nancy Carlson’s pig.

This pig does not have a name or proper hands (because she’s a pig!), but that can’t stop her–nothing can. She bakes cakes! And when she makes a mistake, she tries and tries again. (Meaning: more cake!) She is her own best friend, she likes her...

Author	Nancy Tafuri
ISBN	0439063043

In this book, goose is looking for a place to build her nest. She wanders around the farm, but keeps ending up in the wrong place and someone says "silly little goose!" Eventually, she finds the right place and builds her nest. The kids like answering "is that good place for her to build her nest?" Also, the...

Author	David Milgrim
ISBN	0140567216

Grade/ Interest Level: Primary (Kindergarten)
Reading Level: Lexile Level, 470 LAD
Genre: Modern Fantasy/Science Fiction

Main Characters: Young boy and his Father
Setting: House and neighborhood the boy lives in
POV: Young boy

Summary:
The nameless...

Author

Paul Fleischman

This delightful book will fascinate children and help them to see their world with new eyes.
-- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right up and witness an astounding assemblage of tightrope walkers, strong men, sword swallowers, and clowns....

Author	Philemon Sturges
ISBN	0142301892

The story of the industrious Little Red Hen is not a new one, but when this particular hen spies a can of tomato sauce in her cupboard and decides to make a pizza, the familiar tale takes on a fresh new twist. Kids will love following along as the hen, with no help from her friends the duck, the dog, and the cat,...

Author	Claudia Rueda
ISBN	1419701703

This interactive retelling of the Three Little Pigs story allows the reader to play the part of the big bad wolf. Three interior die-cut holes invite readers to huff, puff, and blow the pigs’ houses down! This fractured fairy tale ends sweetly when, rather than blowing down the third pig’s brick...

Author	William Joyce
ISBN	0060210745

William Joyce (born 1957) is an American author, illustrator, and filmmaker. Newsweek has called him one of the top 100 people to watch in the current millennium. His paintings are displayed at several national museums and art galleries. He worked in several films in various roles such as conceptual...

Author	Anika Aldamuy Denise
ISBN	0399240365

One pig wants potatoes . . . then so does his brother . . . his sister makes it three pigs, and Papa makes four. Then there are the neighbors! Now all the piggies want potatoes, and soon it's one big potato party! Anika and Christopher Denise have teamed up to create this most charming, classic counting book,...

Author	Jane Yolen
ISBN	0762420480

The same story that captivated readers in 1977 is back in a stunning new edition! Hwei Min, the only daughter of the emperor of China, has been blind since birth. Her father offers a reward to anyone who can find a cure for the little girl. It seems that no one from magicians to physicians can help her. Then,...

Author

Robie H. Harris

It's Gone! It's nowhere! I can't find it anywhere! Where-is-my book? I need my book! A catlike creature finds his book missing from his comfy bed. His active imagination takes over: "Maybe a bear ate it!" "A stegosaurus stomped on it", "A rhino ran away with it", "A bat flew up high in the sky with it", "A...

Author	Dori Chaconas
ISBN	0763637092

Slamming the screen door sets off a comical chain of cause-and-effect in this rollicking tale of a rambunctious family.

A slamming door may not seem like a big deal, but in this escalating tale, it can have far-reaching (and very funny) consequences — including a limping, yelping Pa; a scared,...

Author	Steve Seskin
ISBN	1582460930

Lovely artwork and a good lesson on ethical behavior. Comes with music and recording.

This is the third book in the Project Cornerstone series. I like the concept and I think it provides a great opening for a discussion with children on being different or how to treat those who appear different.

My...

Author	Mary Serfozo
ISBN	0689862776

Plumply, Dumply, Pumpkin by Mary Serfozo, tells the story of Peter and his search for the perfect plumply, dumply pumpkin. “Not a lumpy, bumpy pumpkin,” said Peter. He goes through a patch of pumpkins before he finds the perfect one. Once he does he takes it home to carve a dimply, dumply face with...

Author	Nancy E. Shaw
ISBN	0395706726

The silly sheep from Sheep in a Jeep are back, this time shopping for a birthday gift in a small country store. Naively bumbling, they make all the inconsiderate mistakes that we might expect of such a group: trying on clothing, playing with toys on the floor, selecting a gift that requires a ladder to reach,...

Author

Kelly DiPucchio

Clink was a state-of-the-art robot with the dazzling ability to make toast and play music at the same time. But that was many years ago.

Now kids want snazzier robots who do things like play baseball and bake cookies. So day after day, Clink sits on a shelf and sadly watches as his friends leave...

Author	Joe Kulka
ISBN	1575059304

As a distant howl echoes through the forest, animals quickly stop what they're doing and run for home. Look out--Wolf's coming! As the shadowy figure gets closer and closer and the day draws to a close, the animals shut the door, pull the shades, and turn out the lights. Soon the wolf's glowing eyes appear...

Author

Joseph Low

I don’t like the artwork here. It is very different than anything we have seen, but I don’t think that makes it Caldecott worthy. I do think the story is funny and well done.

Cat wants to eat mouse so he invites him over for dinner and bring a friend. Mouse is too smart for this and brings dog. It’s...

Author	Isobel Finn
ISBN	1589257146

A good book for early years and maybe year 3 too. I enjoyed the book due the exciting colourful images, assorted fonts and sizes and extremely interesting content. The story is based on a lazy ladybird who is looking for a place to sleep. She travels from one animal to another in order to find a suitable place...

Author	Zoe Hall
ISBN	0590100793

This book explains what happens when summer turns into fall. The children do different fall activities throughout the story and show how much fun fall can be. This book is a great way to introduce the fall season. The illustrations will help the students understand the text and they also show an accurate...

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	Laura Rader
ISBN	0694010340

For children who love silly stories, the classic tale of Chicken Little will delight and entertain.The sky is falling! Chicken Little’s comic misadventures are a favorite with toddlers, who always know better than the silly chick. This fresh retelling of the classic tale features bright, humorous...

Author	Kristen Darbyshire
ISBN	0525479066

?I just went to the store!? What happens one frantic week when everyone forgets to put the things they need on Mom?s shopping list? First, it?s cookies, but no milk. Then macaroni, no cheese. And don?t even ask about the toilet paper! Newcomer Kristen Darbyshire?s quirky humor, fresh, graphic style,...

Author	Sofie Laguna
ISBN	0439579139

Lily the hippo discovers that there's a time and a place for her high-volume gifts in this delightful celebration of standing out from the crowd.

Lily Hippo is too loud. She sings too loudly, she laughs too loudly, and everyone knows when she is around. At home she disturbs the peace and wakes...

Author	Michael Coleman
ISBN	0439250013

When a tortoise named Shelley decides she wants to stay awake and see what winter is like instead of hibernating with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tortoise say, "Ridiculous!" Shelley is determined though, and sets out to explore the snow and the cold. As she travels from the duck pond to the hilltop, she finds...

Author

Audrey Wood

Wood, Caldecott Honor recipient and bestselling author of THE NAPPING HOUSE, pens a humorous tale of a bone-obsessed pooch. As shown by GOOD BOY, FERGUS, simple dog books sell well with early readers.

Follow the plight of this bone-obsessed, lovable mutt as she spends her day waiting, pleading,...