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The backwards birthday party
by Tom Chapin
A lively picture book story based on the hit song features young party-goers who celebrate at a backward birthday party by wearing inside-out clothing, heating up their ice cream and hanging on to their party hats.
Main Library Early Learning Center
Books By Author - Chapin, T.
Rakow Branch
Growing And Changing - Chapin, T.
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Find and point birthday
by Marisa Walin
Simple text and illustrations introduce what children do at a birthday
party.
Main Library Early Learning Center
Books For Babies - Wallin, M.
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Happy birthday from the Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
Illustrated in Carle's signature collage-paper style, a birthday gift book for fans young and old finds the Very Hungry Caterpillar celebrating everyone's special day with colorful birthday surprises, including presents, balloons and yummy cake.
Main Library Early Learning Center
Growing And Changing - Carle, E.
Rakow Branch
Growing And Changing - Carle, E.
South Elgin Branch
Growing And Changing - Carle, E.
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Ten rules of the birthday wish
by Beth Ferry
The best-selling creators of Stick and Stone depict a hilarious menagerie of animals who sing, blow out candles and make wishes during a joyous birthday celebration. Illustrated by the artist of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.
Main Library Early Learning Center
Growing And Changing - Ferry, R.
Rakow Branch
Growing And Changing - Ferry, R.
South Elgin Branch
Growing And Changing - Ferry, R.
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I got a chicken for my birthday
by Laura Gehl
A girl is disappointed when she receives a chicken as a birthday gift from her abuela, until she realizes the chicken is planning a bigger present for her special day.
Main Library Early Learning Center
Growing And Changing - Gehl, L.
Rakow Branch
Growing And Changing - Gehl, L.
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Snickerdoodle takes the cake
by Ethan Long
Waking before the rest of his family and discovering a note saying "Do Not Touch" beside one of his mother's famous cakes, Snickerdoodle becomes unable to resist temptation and attempts to bend the rules, triggering consequences that require a creative solution.
Main Library Early Learning Center
Growing And Changing - Long, E.
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Let's have a dog party!
by Mikela Prevost
Wanting to throw a birthday party for her canine best friend, a little girl organizes a boisterous gathering filled with loud music, dancing and sparkling confetti, before her gentle-natured dog helps her realize that he would prefer a quieter celebration.
Main Library Early Learning Center
Growing And Changing - Prevost, M.
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I love cake! : starring Rabbit, Porcupine, and Moose
by Tammi Sauer
Moose's love of cake threatens Rabbit's birthday party--until the friends find a way to celebrate together.
Main Library Early Learning Center
Growing And Changing - Sauer, T.
South Elgin Branch
I Like Animals - Sauer, T.
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Marigold finds the magic words : a "please" and "thank you" book
by Mike Malbrough
Throwing himself what he believes will be the most amazing birthday party ever, Marigold the fussy kitty magician bakes an enormous cake and practices astounding magic tricks that go completely wrong on the big day, triggering a comic tantrum that makes everyone disappear. By the creator of Marigold Bakes a Cake.
Main Library Early Learning Center
I Like Animals - Malbrough, M.
Rakow Branch
I Like Animals - Malbrough, M.
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Loretta's gift
by Pat Zietlow Miller
Loretta tries hard to come up with the perfect gift for her beloved baby cousin, Gabe, but on his first birthday she learns she has already given him something special.
Main Library Early Learning Center
New Experiences - Miller, P.
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Baby day
by Jane Godwin
A baby's first birthday is celebrated with neighbors, including several baby friends who demonstrate how they can be shy, friendly, strong, sunny and more. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of Harry and Hopper.
Main Library Early Learning Center
Toddler Time - Godwin, J.
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BABY BEATLES!
Here comes the sun -- All together now -- Everybody's got something to hide except me and my monkey -- Your mother should know -- Birthday -- Yellow submarine -- Ob la di ob la da -- Love me do -- Penny Lane -- Mother nature's son -- All you need is love -- Little child -- Octopus's garden -- Anytime at all -- Cry baby cry -- Lucy in the sky with diamonds -- Being for the benefit of Mr. Kite! -- Blackbird -- I'm only sleeping -- Goodnight. Rakow Branch Tots Tunes CD (MUSIC/BABY/A25) |
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Rockabye baby!: Birthday party
Birthday -- Celebration -- Let's get it started -- Don't stop the party -- Party in the U.S.A. -- Girls just want to have fun -- Let's dance -- Get lucky -- Get the party started -- Groove is in the heart -- Good times -- Got to give it up -- Rock with you -- Hey ya! -- All my friends Main Library Early Learning Center Preschool (E) CD ((ZM/ROCK/R22) Rakow Branch Tots Tunes CD (MUSIC/ROCK/R22) |
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Storytime with a Real-Life Hero
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Books and Badges Storytime (SEB)
Monday, April 22, 11:15 am
Hoffer Room
Drop in to hear South Elgin Officer Creighton share police friendly stories and talk about being a neighborhood hero.
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Gail Borden Public Library District |
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Main
270 N Grove Ave
Elgin, Illinois 60120
847-742-2411 |
Rakow Branch
2751 W. Bowes Rd.
Elgin, Illinois 60124
847-531-7271 |
South Elgin Branch
127 S. Mclean Blvd.
Elgin, Illinois 60177
847-931-2090 |
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