Author: Maria Gianferrari

Year: 2017

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Sarah uses a wheelchair and has a very faithful friend, her dog Moose. But where Moose goes a little trouble follows, especially when Moose accompanies Sarah to school.

Subjects: differently abled children, wheelchar, friendship, dog stories, picture books. Ages 4-7

Author: Brenna Maloney

Year: 2017

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Sisters Philomena, Audrey, and Nora were born within seconds of each other. Nonetheless, Philomena needs glasses and her sisters feel that they need glasses as well even if it is to follow fashion. This is a creative picture book that yuxtaposes photograhs of guinea pigs with that of other real elements as glasses, purses, clothing, and lettuce. Preschoolers will learn that it is ok to be different in a humorous setting. 

Subjects: identity, humorous storires, guinea pigs stories. Ages: Preschool

ISBN: 9780553521344

Author: Renata Galindo

Year: 2016

Can a young dog have a cat as a mom? Families come in all colors and forms: two daddies, two mommies, a mom and a dad, a single mom or a single dad or a new mom. And as in all families, mommy takes care of us, and tells us what to do, even if we do not like it. Sometimes moms need to learn how to be a mom. It is all part of the process, in Galindo’s words “…for new families of all kinds.” Tender picture book with digitally produced illustrations, whose pastel colors will create the perfect setting to talk with your child about adoption and different families.

Subjects: adoption, families, mothers and sons

ISBN: 9780062386335

Author: J. J. Austrian

Year: 2016

Love comes in different ways. So when Warm falls in love with Warm, they feel it is only right to get married. This is a charming story to talk about LGBT rights with your child. 

Subjects: LGBT rights, weddings

Author: Michael Dahl

Illustrator: Omar Lozano

Year: 2018

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It is bedtime and a young girl is sharing a story with mom. When the girl finally falls asleep she wakes up as a superhero, who is ready to save the day.

Subject: bedtime stories, superheroes dreams, picture book. Ages 3-6

Author: Debbie Bertram

Year: 2017

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It is bedtime and a little boy is excited to try his new dinosaur bed. However, when the lights are out the shapes that he sees scare him until the moon takes the shadows away.  This picture book has a humorous tone that will amuse your child while addressing night fears. 

Subject: bedtime stories, growth, fear of the dark, overcoming fear, picture book. Ages 3-6

Author: Debi Gliori

Year: 2016

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It is bedtime and a young boy and his father are saying goodnight to the planets, the snow, the oceans, the trains, the animals in the zoo, and teddies, among others.  This picture book is great to close a bedtime storytime, where your child's world will join him/her in his sleep.

Subject: bedtime stories, stories in rhyme. Ages: 0-3

ISBN: 9781101933787

Author: Danica Mckellar

Year: 2017

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A little girl goes through all her routines before going to bed, counting from 1 to 10 the girl will have dinner, wash hands, clean up toys, take a bath, watch teeth, read a story, and fall asleep.

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Subjects: bedtime stories, numbers 1-10, bedtime routines

ISBN: 9781484712757

Author: Greg Pizzoli

Year: 2016

Owl is trying to fall asleep, but a suspicious noise keeps keeping her awake.ISBN

Subjects: bedtime stories, animal stories, preschool storytime

ISBN: 9780449814307

Author: Ciara Gavin

Year: 2016

Ducks are ducks, flowers are flowers, and bears are bears. We can’t fight who we are. Bear feared he might lose all the fun of his duck family if he went to sleep for the winter. But who knows, perhaps his duck friends could find a way to make the Bear participate.

Subject: hibernation, patience, bear stories

ISBN: 9780544286122

Author: Mary Lyn Ray

Year: 2015

Sometimes Dog is not ready to go to bed. Perhaps a little walk and look around will help. Or maybe thinking about the fun activities during the day.  After a while, Dog is ready to try his bed again. Simple vocabulary and small sentences makes this book a goodnight storytime book for young preschoolers.

Subjects: bedtime

ISBN: 9780805089745

Author: Karen Beaumont

Year: 2015

Baby wakes up in the quiet night. What can the family do to help baby go back to sleep? Perhaps Roy, the old retriever has the answer. Fun picture book for bedtime storytime. Humorous narrative and illustrations will provide an enjoyable storytime experience. 

Subjects: bedtime, family life, fussy babies

ISBN: 9780553511543

Author: Liz Wong

Year: 2016

Quackers is a cat that loves his duck friends. He eats with them, plays with them and snuggles with them, but at the end of the day, Quackers feels he does not fit in. Until one day, Quackers meets another cat that shows him what cats do to keep clean, to have fun, and what they like to eat. Quackers feels at home whit the cats, but misses his duck friends. This is a story about identity and self-acceptance.

Subjects: identity, animal stories

ISBN: 9780062353085

Author: Kallie George

Year: 2016

There are may types of families and sometimes a duck might have a dinosaur for a brother. This is the case of two siblings: Duck Feather and Duck Flap. The two ducks would not stop arguing until a new family member arrives. The new member is peculiar and looks more like a dinosaur than a duck. His mom names him Spike. For mother Duck, all her children are equal and deserving of a big mommy Duck kiss.

Subject: individuality, different families

ISBN: 9781481448857

Author: Mike Boldt

Year: 2016

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What would you do if you wake up with a tiger's tale the first day of school? Discover how first-grader Anya overcame her fears.

Subject: diversity, school, fears

ISBN: 9780316406857

Author: Chris Colfer

Year: 2015

Great story to talk with your preschooler about empathy, self- acceptance and individuality. It is all right to be different. A little girl, who is bullied by her appearance finds a friend on a tree. There is always a friend to find. 

Subjects: self-acceptance, individuality

ISBN: 9780525428374

Author: Lita Judge

Year: 2016

As Peep is of age to learn the ways of the owls with its big brother Hoot, Peep gets in trouble when in terms of "hooo" says "schweepty peep." In this story characters will learn to believe in the individuality of others.  Caregivers can use this picture book to talk about personal qualities and creativity.

Subjects: individuality, brothers and sisters. Kindergarten

ISBN: 9789888341078

Author: A. H. Benjamin

Year: 2016

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Elephant wants to play with his animal friends, but he appears to be unsuitable for all the games until he finds his true talent.  

Subjects: resilience, talents, games, animal stories, picture book

ISBN: 9781776570089

Author: David Barrow

Year: 2015

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A young boy is playing hide and seek with an elephant. Count until 10 and try to find the elephant's perfect hiding place. Charming story for your storytime. 

Subjects: Picture book, multiculturalism, and hide and seek games. For ages 3 - 6

ISBN: 9780763666484

Author: Steve Light

Year: 2014

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Help a boy to find a missing dragon in the city while you count from 1 to 20. Fun look and find book for your preschooler.

Subjects: missing animals, dragons, couting books

ISBN: 9781935954514

Author: Mies Van Hout

Year: 2015

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This imaginative picture book will take your child into a trip thorugh dunes, forrests, rivers, and caves to find a non so perfect payground. 

Subjects: animals, imagination, playgrounds. For ages 3-6

Author: Andrea Beaty

Year: 2016

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Beaty bring us another story to appeal that inquisitive learner at home, who will love to know that Ada will not give up on her quest for science and experimentation.

Subjects: science, experiments, STEM, perseverance

ISBN: 9780374300708

Author: Roni Schotter

Year: 2016

Little Green Truck is a happy truck, that works in the farm of Farmer Grey. His tasks are those of a little fellow, picking up packages from the post office, driving groceries from the market and transporting small farm animals. Life could not be better for Little Green Truck, until one day Big Blue Truck arrives at the farm showing his superiority and deposing Little Green Truck. Will Little Green Truck resume his job at the farm again? Will he reinvent itself to do different shores a little truck can do? Your preschooler will enjoy this story while learning a little about green energy and the new possibilities life brings our way.

Subjects: chores, farm life, truck stories

ISBN: 9780375870712

Author: Shana Corey

Year: 2016

If your child is interested in informational books with longer stories, this picture book will satisfy his/her curiosity about the first New York subway built in 1870.

Subjects: Alfred E. Beach, New York's underground train (history)

Author: Jorey Hurley

Year: 2018

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With simple large font narrative and colorful illustrations, this picture book will make a superb read along material to cover colors and healthy eating choices in the kindergarten classroom.

Subjects: colors, recipees, cooking. Ages: Preschool K1

Author: Jorey Hurley

Year: 2017

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From eggs to a tadpole that grows and changes into a frog, the Photoshop illustrations set to one large font word per page will make kindergarten children think about the life cycle of a frog.

Subjects: Informational, frog life cycle. Ages: Preschool K1

Author: Sara Crow

Illustrator: Adam Record

Year: 2018

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Do superheroes use the potty? Well, ninjas do, teachers do, and so do zoo keepers. Humorous picture book to share with preschool age children.

Subjects: superheroes, fiction, potty trainig. Ages: Preschool K1

Author: Bethan Woollvin

Year: 2017

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Great picture book to read in a storytime. Girls will learn that it is ok to be brave and use ingenuity to stop something that is not ok.

Subjects: fairytale retold, courage. Ages: Preschool K1

Author: Aaron Reynolds

Year: 2017

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A small rabbit, Jasper,  and his mom are shopping for underwear and to mommy's surprise it is a creepy glowing underwear that appeals to Jasper. So enough, Jasper start to feel uncomfortable and scare of the glowing underwear. It is time to dispose them, but how? This picture book will likely appeal preschoolers that appreciate a humourous story with a creepy setting. 

Subjects: Underwear stories, rabbit stories, overcoming fear. Age: preschool

Author: Liz Garton Scanlon

Year: 2017

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Lulu is the type of girl who climbs every tree, even the tallest one until one day she feels sick and has to stay home. She misses her trees dearly.  However, what can we do if we can't go to the park? we can use our imagination, which can reach even higher. In this charming picture book, preschoolers will engage with the fearless main character and learn that nothing is impossible for the imagination.

Subjects: imagination, fearlessness, playtime. Ages: Preschool K1

Author: Richard Jackson

Year: 2017

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There is nothing wrong with a rainy day. We can dance, spin, swing, and stomp our feet until the sun comes up. And then we can glide, slide, and enjoy a snack outside. Great picture book to talk about positive attitude with young children. 

Subjects: minsfulness, positive thinking, weather, stories in rhyme. Age: Preschool-K1

Author: Viviane Schwarz

Year: 2016

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Tiny Cat can count  red little balls from 1 to 4, however sometimes he has too many balls or none at all. Great picture book for toddlers with large font and illustrations that will attract the eye of your child. 

Subjects: counting, humorous stories

Author: Mac Barnett

Year: 2017

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Triangle plays a trick on Square by scaring it with a snake sound. Will Square pay back the sneaky trick?

Subjects: shapes, sizes, tricks

ISBN: 9780553511277

Author: Il Sung Na

Year: 2016

Monkeys at a zoo leave their quarters to visit different animals. But while the owl is awake, the panda is asleep and where the monkeys are noisy, the turtle is quiet. Practice “opposites” with this concept book, which will engage your preschooler’s eyes with colorful illustrations.

Subjects: opposites, zoo animals

ISBN: 9780553539295

Author: Kim Krans

Year: 2016

Your preschooler will have fun finding the letters of the alphabet through pencil drawings and fun graphic elements. 

Subjects: alphabet, creatures

Author: Mary McKenna Siddals

Title: Bringing the outside in

Year: 2016

This picture book in rhyme will motivate your child to play outside regardless of the season of the year. No matter the cold, the wind, the rain, the heat, being in nature is always fun and good for the spirit.

Subject: outdoor recreation, stories in rhyme

Author: Sherry D. Rinker & Tom Lichtenheld

Year: 2017

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Five construction trucks are ready to work at the construction site by the morning light. One by one they do their task until it gets dark and it is time to rest.

Subjects: stories in rhyme, construction trucks

Author: Lynn Rowe Reed

Year: 2017

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Benny Shark has a hard time being a good friend. He bullies, growls, and threatens until he notices that none of the fish want to play with him. Until Jellyfish Janice and invites him to participate in Friend School to learn the rules of friendship. This is a funny and educative picture book that will give your child a few tips to be a great friend. 

Subjects: marine animal stories, friendship, bullying, learning lessons. For ages 4-8

Author: Anna Staniszewski

Year: 2017

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Ben is ready to have a dog and as he walks through the shelter he notices juts the right one. Perhaps Sadie is a bit too big to handle and causes too much trouble for Ben's mom taste, but Sadie proves to be the hero when she helps capture a thief. Older preschoolers will enjoy this picture book with its very unusual DOGosaurus.

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Subjects: pets, dinosaurs. Age: preschool - K1

ISBN: 9780316282833

Author: Ame Dyckman

Year: 2016

A girl in a grumpy mood wakes up a sleeping bear. Now Bear is grumpy too and looking for ways to get even with the grumpy girl. Find out what happens when Bear finally finds the girl. Good story to talk about making mistakes, recognizing our mistakes and making amends. The acrylic paint illustrations provide a vibrant colorful setting that express the narrative as it moves from grumpiness to forgiveness.

Subjects: apologizing, recognizing mistakes, friendship

ISBN: 9781626720404

Author: Jessixa Bagley

Year: 2016

Moving to a new house can be scary, specially if you will be loosing a friend. This is the story of two friends: Hedgehog and Anteater. Hedgehog does not want to move away, but he will soon discover that distance does not destroy friendship when we find a way to stay connected. 

Subjects: friendship, moving, hedgehogs

ISBN: 9780553510997

Author: Richard Torrey

Year: 2016

It is hard to find a common ground when you are playing with a friend. Sometimes agreement feels far away and we cannot understand why he or she does not see our way. The oil-based pencils, crayons, and colored pencil illustrations will invite your child‘s imagination to join the quest for "compromise." It is ok to like different things, but when we compromise not only we are better friends, but also a terrific playdate.

Subjects: compromise, playdate, friendship

ISBN: 9780545255226

Author: Cynthia Lord

Year: 2011

It is Hamster’s birthday and he thinks all his friends forgot about it. What a big surprise for Hamster! Charming story to talk with your child about patience. The acrylic illustrations offer a smooth depiction of the story..

Subjects: birthdays, friendship, hamsters

ISBN: 978169639515

Author: Salina Yoon

Year: 2016

All children are different and special in their own way. This was Dennis case, so when he felt lonely, he soon found a friend to share and play. Excellent book to talk with your preschooler about different personalities.

Subjects: individuality, friendship, pantomime

ISBN: 9781599905341

Author: Jennifer Sattler

Year: 2010

Chick is looking for adventure. Laying eggs and grabbing dirt is not enough for him…he needs a superhero! But when your superhero is a mellow and relaxed dog, you will need an ingenious plan. Humorous story with a hint of interesting vocabulary to share with your preschooler.

Subjects: adventure, heroes

Author: Jessica Reid

Year: 2017

Notes from the author "Shortly after the birth of my daughter,..., I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. "Cancer Hates Kisses" is the story of how my baby, with her kisses and smiles and snuggles, gave me the superhero courage to fight cancer."

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This picture book delivers a complicated topic in a simple, loving, and age appropriate manner using simple vocabulary, sentence repetition, and watercolor illustrations. 

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Subjects: Familiy life, cancer, overcoming difficulties, possitive thinking, picture book. Ages 3-8.

ISBN: 9781442480902 

Author: Carter Goodrich

Year: 2015

Phillip and Brock are best friends even when his parents cannot see Brock. Phillip and Brock do everything together. One day the family goes to the Fair and alarm strucks down when Brock goes missing. Find out what happens at storytime with your child. Everything is possible when it is about children’s imagination. The white text and expressive watercolor illustrations will help your child stay connected with the story.

Define: imaginary friends, missing children, friendship

ISBN: 9781481431675

Author: Frank W. Dormer

Year: 2016

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There is something strange happenning in the kitchen. Harold is missing and a sword, a helmet and a shield have been found in the stove. Read the book to discover the twist in this story. 

Subjects: knights, imagination, missing persons

ISBN: 9781454911296

Author: Tammi Sauer

Year: 2015

Sometimes your best friend comes from out of space. He will play with you, accompany to school, do art and have a bite. But when night time arrives your Alien friend may need something that requires some compromising by your part. Good read to talk with your preschooler about losing a friend, thinking about others and trust someone you love to feel better.

Subjects: extraterrestial beings, friendship, family life

ISBN: 9781481426404

Author: Caron Levis

Year: 2016

When you lose someone you love, that person still lives in your heart. Emotive fictional story based on the New York Central Park Zoo’s polar bears Ida and Gus. This story will help you talk to your child about mourning and resignation. 

Subjects: Loss, grief, friendship, Central Park (New York)

Author: Suzanne Kaufman

Year: 2017

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Brooks and Mikey have a hard time sharing their toys. So there is only one solution for mommy dinosaur: toys must be put away. After all nobody wins if we cannot share. Will the brothers learn to compromise? Fun read aloud for a preschool class or at home.

Subjects: humorous stories, siblings, sharing, dinosaurs. Age: Preschool

Author: Deborah Underwood

Year: 2017

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Kitty School teacher Melba has a doctor's appointment and needs Cat to cover for her on her class. Perhaps Cat can try some music with the kitty students, but that might be too loud for the class next door. What about trying building something and painting after that? It appears Cat might learn how to be a great teacher after all. Humorous picture book for kids who are going to kindergarten.

Subjects: animal stories, school, humorou stories, subtitute teachers. Ages: Preschool.

Author: Mike Malbrough

Year: 2017

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Marigold loves baking on Mondays so as he starts a cake recipe he notices Finch, an unwelcome bird visitor. Then pigeons and loons join to Marigold's exasperation. This humorous story will entertain your child while covering some new vocabulary and ways to troubleshoot problems. 

subjects: patience, perfectionism. Ages 4-7

ISBN:9781454916079

Author: Linda Ashman

Year: 2016

A young boy is happy to start soccer season, only there is one small problem. He does not know how to play. For ages 3-7
 

Subjects: Picture book, soccer, humorous stories

ISBN: 9780763665302

Author: Carson Ellis

Year: 2016

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A cocoon hangs from a log awaiting its time.  Next to him a plant sprouts high offering insects a place to hung out. Through an invented language, the author offers a tale of possibilities when the pant flowers and follows the cycle of life witnessed by insects of all kinds.

Subjects: picture book, insects, gibberish

ISBN: 9781101996218

Author: Jo Empson

Year: 2016

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Vincent is helping mom by going to the store to buy some groceries. However, a strong wind takes Vincent's list away and his memory rumbles with some animals he finds on the way. Playful book to use during storytime. 

Subjects: picture book, humorus stories and errands. For ages 3-6.

ISBN: 9780062252111

Author: Michael Hall

Year: 2016

Following the steps of Daywalt's series "The Day the Crayons...," Hall's "Frankencrayon" will atrract preschoolers with straiking scribbles and colorful depictions. This picture book works with synonymous to enlarge children's vocabulary.

Subjects: Humorous stories, crayons, monsters

ISBN: 9780385384902

Author: Susan McElroy

Year: 2016

When ingenious Lula Mae is unable to convince her mom to have a dog, Lula finds a suitable solution. She chooses the perfect chicken to be her perfect dog, Pookie. But no chicken is allowed in the house, until Baby Berry is missing and Pookie shows he is not only a guard dog and a shepherd dog. Pookie is also a search-and-rescue dog. You will have a laugh with this story surrounding a trouble maker, a giggly baby and an unaware and resourceful chickdog.

Subjects: humorous story, farm life, chickens

ISBN: 9780553509939

Author: Audrey Vernick

Year: 2016

A boy is looking for something he can take care of and love him back. However, his parents are always practical and make sure nothing inappropriate gets home.  Until one day the boy finds a way to win something at the goldfish booth that he can finally take home. Caregivers will have fun reading this humorous story with preschoolers.

Humorous Story

ISBN: 9780062220264

Author: Jeff Mack

Year: 2015

Skunk is a little jealous of Bear. Bear loves to give hugs and all the other animals love bear. What can Skunk do to show Bear that hugs are not that great for a skunk? Perhaps Skunk will learn a lesson and change his mind after all. Great book for boys, who enjoy smelly, stinky and yucky things. 

Subjects: affection, homorous stories

ISBN: 9780449818572

Author: Mary Tillworth

Year: 2015

Perfect for your kindergartener. Storytime is also a time for your child to practice reading. The big font and well-spaced paragraphs will help your child recognize sight words and spell out other words on the process. Perfect for kindergarteners who are starting to read on their own.

Subjects: pets, puppies

Author: Teri Sloat

Year: 2017

In this Halloween counting picture book witches are flying their broom sticks through a cemetery, volcanoes, rainy weather, and a dragon. Kids ages 5 to 8 will enjoy the humorous tone of this Halloween story.

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Subjects: Halloween Stories, counting, stories in rhyme