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| If We Were Dogs by Sophie BlackallIn this upbeat, energetic tale, an enthusiastic child -- the self-proclaimed “big dog” -- dictates the many canine capers they’d get up to with the assigned “little dog”...who turns out to have their own ideas for imaginative play.
For fans of: If I Was a Horse, also by two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall.
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A Fall Day for Bear
by Bonny Becker
"One fall day Bear is getting ready to have a picnic with Mouse. But when it's time to leave together, there is no tap, tap, tapping on Bear's front door. Where is Mouse, small and gray and bright-eyed? Bear sets out to meet him on the path, only to findhis friend sitting alone on a stump, looking sad, lamenting the changes of the season--leaves falling, flowers dying, birds migrating...How can the curmudgeonly Bear cheer up his usually cheery friend?"
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| Bud Finds Her Gift by Robin Wall Kimmerer; illustrated by Naoko StoopWhen Bud tells Nokomis that she wants something “big and important" to do, Nokomis invites her to try a deeper way of noticing nature’s gifts. This picture book debut by Robin Wall Kimmerer (author of Braiding Sweetgrass and The Serviceberry, for adults) will speak to quietly observant kids and nature-lovers alike.
Read-alike: Remember by Joy Harjo.
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Oh Dear, Look What I got!
by Michael Rosen
A hapless boy goes shop to shop, requesting a series of perfectly reasonable items and finds himself thwarted at every turn while amassing a growing menagerie of animals who follow him on his errands
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| Cat Nap by Brian LiesAfter the determined Kitten chases a mouse into a poster for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, their pursuit takes on the styles of ten iconic masterpieces. Kids don’t need any museum knowledge to be fascinated by the hilarious, arresting illustrations (which include stained glass, ceramics, wooden masks, and more), all rendered in meticulous three-dimensional detail by Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies.
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Hank meets Frank
by Maudie Powell-Tuck
Hank the goose and his seemingly perfect cousin Frank engage in a rivalry full of pranks and antics, ultimately learning that it can be more fun to play together
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| A Snow Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead; illustrated by Erin E. SteadIn this follow-up to A Sick Day for Amos McGee and Amos McGee Misses the Bus, the titular zookeeper prepares for winter weather, offering hand-knit garments to his animal charges (and frolicking with them once the snow finally arrives).
Kirkus Reviews declares that this cozy tale is “an instant wintertime classic.”
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| Family Feast! by Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Frank MorrisonTold through lyrical rhyming text, this tale of Pops and Big Ma cooking up an intergenerational feast will resonate with family-oriented readers, right down to the refrain of "tastes like home when family meet; a bond so warm, so strong, so sweet." Elegantly exaggerated illustrations provide plenty of delicious details for kids to savor.
Read-alike: Soul Food Sunday by Winsome Bingham.
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Paper Chase
by Julia Donaldson
Ginger and James meet under a tree, where her paper airplane happens to be, but when they are parted the tree is torn down, and made into paper for friends waiting to be found
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One Can
by Lana Button & Eric Walters
A child donates a can of food to their school food drive. But in an unexpected twist, they come to understand what it means to give and receive.
Lana Button lives in Burlington, ON. Eric Walters lives in Guelph, ON. Illustrator Isabelle Malenfant lives in Montreal, QC.
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Gather Grateful
by Megan Litwin
"Celebrate[s] the arrival of fall as animals and humans gather resources, warmth and community to prepare for winter"
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Get Ready for School!
by Ms. Rachel
Based on the viral Sesame Street collaboration with YouTube phenomenon Ms. Rachel, emerging preschoolers will love learning the skills and routines that will help them have a great day at school. From waking up to brushing their teeth to packing their bags, Ms. Rachel and Elmo model each step to getting ready for school in this sturdy and colorful board book that will help children visualize and prepare their own morning routines.
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I'm a Big Rig!
by Nancy Cohen
Get out of the way! The biggest and fastest truck on the road has places to be. Big Rig barrells down the highway, zooming past a pickup truck, rusty tow truck, and yellow snowplow. But when the speeding rig runs out of gas at the top of a mountain, how will it ever get unstuck and finish its journey? Luckily, three new friends soon arrive to lend a hand, and Big Rig realizes a little kindness can go a long way.
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Charlotte's Web
by E. B. White
The beloved American novel Charlotte's Web, now adapted into a board book for the youngest readers!
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Look! It's Fall
by Pauline Oud
"Time to get dressed! First my underwear and my undershirt, then my sweater and my pants, and then my socks and my shoes. Besides comfy clothes, I have lots of other things: my cuddly toys, blocks, books, and much more!"
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| Witch Hazel by Molly IdleMemories drive this bewitching tale: while ailing in bed, elderly witch Hazel finds joy in sharing her memories with young companion Hilda; and after Hazel is gone, Hilda finds solace in memories of their time together. A sepia backdrop lends a quiet, nostalgic tone to the gently shaded white-and-gray illustrations. |
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| See the Ghost: Three Stories About Things You Cannot See by David LaRochelle; illustrated by Mike WohnoutkaIn this beginner-friendly read, the titular characters from See the Cat and See the Dog return for several laugh-out-loud encounters with mischievous invisible characters (who can be seen only via their speech bubbles). Featuring easy-to-read words and sophisticated visual humor, See the Ghost offers new readers a sense of both accomplishment and fun. |
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| Why Did the Monster Cross the Road? by R.L. Stine; illustrated by Marc BrownMeet Hunny, a spiky monster who's feeling down-and-out, and Funny, a google-eyed monster determined to crack jokes until Hunny cracks as well -- a smile. Depicted in hilariously yucky collage art, the monsters are fun to look at, eye-rolling punchlines and all. Written by Goosebumps author R.L. Stine and illustrated by Arthur creator Marc Brown, this book is sure to be in demand year-round. |
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| Little Ghost Makes a Friend by Maggie Edkins WillisLittle Ghost, an adorably round specter who only goes out on Halloween, longs for a real friend. New neighbor Anya seems to have a lot in common with Little Ghost -- could they be kindred spirits? With soft, cartoony illustrations, this ghost story is heartwarming instead of horrifying. Read-alike: Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago.
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A Wee Boo
by Jessica Boyd
Boo, a ghost who is too cute to be scary, realizes that she might have a more important future.
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Goblin
by Frances Stickley
From the talented creators of bestselling 'Troll', comes a wonderfully funny and powerful story about the magic of connecting with others.
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The Cave Downwind of the Cafe
by Mikey Please
"In Glumfoot's cave, there's only one item on the menu: booger stew. Then one day, a human named Rene builds a nearby log cabin smelling of all the delicious foods one could eat. But a local ogre thinks Rene smells rather tasty too! Can Glumfoot save Rene--and his chance at a decadent meal--with his quick thinking?"
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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