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1. Dr. Seuss’s Beginner Book Collection (Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on
by: Seuss Release date: Sep 22, 2009 Number of Pages: 360 Find in Library Read Review |
2. Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings
by: Shel Silverstein, Shel Silverstein Release date: Feb 18, 2014 Number of Pages: 176 Find in Library Read Review |
Where the Sidewalk Ends turns forty! Celebrate with this anniversary edition that features an eye-catching commemorative red sticker. This classic poetry collection, which is both outrageously funny and profound, has been the most beloved of Shel Silverstein’s poetry books for generations.
Where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein’s world begins. There you’ll meet a boy who turns into a TV set and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist.
Shel Silverstein’s masterful collection of poems and drawings is one of Parent & Child magazine’s 100 Greatest Books for Kids. School Library Journal said, “Silverstein has an excellent sense of rhythm and rhyme and a good ear for alliteration and assonance that make these poems a pleasure to read aloud.”
Shel Silverstein’s incomparable career as a children’s book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. In 1964, Shel’s creativity continued to flourish as four more books were published in the same year—Don’t Bump the Glump!, A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, and the beloved classic The Giving Tree. Later he continued to build his remarkable body of work with Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and Runny Babbit.
Supports the Common Core State Standards.
3. They All Saw a Cat
by: Brendan Wenzel Release date: Aug 30, 2016 Number of Pages: 44 Find in Library Read Review |
?”An ingenious idea, gorgeously realized.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review
“Both simple and ingenious in concept, Wenzel’s book feels like a game changer.” —The Huffington Post
The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . .In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?
4. I Wish You More
by: Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Tom Lichtenheld Release date: Mar 31, 2015 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Some books are about a single wish. Some books are about three wishes. The infallible team of Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld have combined their extraordinary talents to create this exuberant book of endless good wishes. Wishes for curiosity and wonder, for friendship and strength, laughter and peace. Whether celebrating life’s joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement, or observing the wonder of everyday moments, this sweet and uplifting book is perfect for wishers of every age.
5. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey!
by: Lucille Colandro, Jared D. Lee Release date: Aug 30, 2016 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
You won’t believe why this old lady swallowed
a turkey, a ball, a hat, a balloon, a boat, some wheels, and
a horn of plenty!
Read this book and find out why!
6. Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings
by: Shel Silverstein, Shel Silverstein Release date: Feb 18, 2014 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
If you are a dreamer, come in,
If you are a dreamer,
A wisher, a liar,
A hope-er, a pray-er,
A magic bean buyer . . .
Come in . . . for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein’s world begins. You’ll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist.
Shel Silverstein’s masterful collection of poems and drawings is at once outrageously funny and profound.
7. Falling Up
by: Shel Silverstein, Shel Silverstein Release date: Jan 24, 2006 Number of Pages: 171 Find in Library Read Review |
Millie McDeevit screamed a scream
So loud it made her eyebrows steam.
She screamed so loud
Her jawbone broke,
Her tongue caught fire,
Her nostrils smoked…
Poor Screamin’ Millie is just one of the unforgettable characters in this wondrous new book of poems and drawings by the creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic. Here you will also meet Allison Beals and her twenty-five eels; Danny O’Dare, the dancin’ bear; the Human Balloon; and Headphone Harold.
So come, wander through the Nose Garden, ride the Little Hoarse, eat in the Strange Restaurant, and let the magic of Shel Silverstein open your eyes and tickle your mind.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
8. The Hundred Dresses
by: Eleanor Estes, Louis Slobodkin Release date: Sep 01, 2004 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
Eleanor Estes’s The Hundred Dresses won a Newbery Honor in 1945 and has never been out of print since. At the heart of the story is Wanda Petronski, a Polish girl in a Connecticut school who is ridiculed by her classmates for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. Wanda claims she has one hundred dresses at home, but everyone knows she doesn’t and bullies her mercilessly. The class feels terrible when Wanda is pulled out of the school, but by that time it’s too late for apologies. Maddie, one of Wanda’s classmates, ultimately decides that she is “never going to stand by and say nothing again.” This powerful, timeless story has been reissued with a new letter from the author’s daughter Helena Estes, and with the Caldecott artist Louis Slobodkin’s original artwork in beautifully restored color.
9. Freckle Juice
by: Judy Blume, Debbie Ridpath Ohi Release date: May 27, 2014 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
More than anything in the world, Andrew Marcus wants freckles. His classmate Nicky has freckles—they cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of his neck. But when Andrew asks Nicky where he got them, Nicky just says he was born with them. Some help he is!
That’s when Sharon offers Andrew her secret freckle juice recipe—for fifty cents, she promises, Andrew can look just like Nicky. His freckleless days are over! He rushes home to whip up the concoction. Grape juice, vinegar, mustard…
But what starts out as a simple freckle juice recipe quickly turns into something disastrous. Andrew is still determined to get his freckles, and to show that pesky Sharon that she doesn’t know everything—and he has the perfect solution! Or does he?
10. The Little Mermaid (Pop-Up Classics)
by: Robert Sabuda, Robert Sabuda Release date: Oct 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
Come along on a magical journey under the sea in this stunning pop-up adaptation of the beloved fairy tale “The Little Mermaid,” expertly crafted by renowned paper engineer Robert Sabuda. Amazing three-dimensional paper structures pop off each page, bringing this classic underwater adventure to life. This visually stunning tale of adventure, true love, and sacrifice is sure to become a favorite in any story-lover’s library.
11. Sarah, Plain and Tall 30th Anniversary Edition
by: Patricia MacLachlan Release date: Mar 03, 2015 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
This Newbery Medal-winning book and children’s literature classic is perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie books, historical fiction, and timeless stories using rich and beautiful language. Sarah, Plain and Tall gently explores themes of abandonment, loss, and love. The 30th Anniversary edition includes author Patricia MacLachlan’s Newbery speech, a discussion guide, and a reading list.
Set in the late nineteenth century and told from young Anna’s point of view, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells the story of how Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine to the prairie to answer Papa’s advertisement for a wife and mother. Before Sarah arrives, Anna and her younger brother, Caleb, wait and wonder. Will Sarah be nice? Will she sing? Will she stay?
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts
12. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
by: Robert L. May, Antonio Javier Caparo Release date: Sep 30, 2014 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Every year at Christmastime, everyone—young and old alike—has one catchy, joy-inspiring song stuck in their heads: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!” Now fans of the most famous reindeer of all-time can fall in love with the original story, written by Robert L. May in 1939.
Rudolph, a youthful reindeer buck who possesses an unusual luminous red nose, is harassed mercilessly and excluded by his peers because of this trait. One particularly stormy Christmas Eve, Rudolph manages to prove himself after Santa Claus catches sight of his nose and asks him to lead his sleigh for the evening. Rudolph agrees, saving Christmas, and is finally treated the way he deserves by his fellow reindeer!
13. An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales: The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, the Princess and the Pea and Many More Classic Stories
by: Hans Christian Andersen Release date: Nov 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 207 Find in Library Read Review |
14. The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Picture Puffins)
by: Eric Carle Release date: Nov 28, 2002 Number of Pages: 28 Find in Library Read Review |
15. The Jungle Book: A Pop-Up Adventure (Classic Collectible Pop-Ups)
by: Matthew Reinhart, Matthew Reinhart Release date: Oct 24, 2006 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, No. 1)
by: Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus Release date: Jul 28, 1992 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Remember when it was scary to go to school? In the first Junie B. Jones book, it’s Junie B.’s first day and she doesn’t know anything. She’s so scared of the school bus and the meanies on it that when it’s time to go home, she doesn’t.
USA Today:
“Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.”
Publishers Weekly:
“Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.”
Kirkus Reviews:
“Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.”
Time:
“Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”
17. The Raggedy Ann 100th Anniversary Treasury: How Raggedy Ann Got Her Candy Heart; Raggedy Ann and Rags; Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the … Ann and Andy and the Nice Police Officer
by: Johnny Gruelle, Jan Palmer Release date: Oct 06, 2015 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
Just in time for Raggedy Ann’s 100th birthday, these sweet stories about Raggedy Ann’s adventures are sure to delight fans young and old. Beloved for generations, Raggedy Ann’s charming stories are filled with the humor and good nature of everyone’s favorite rag doll and her adventurous nursery friends.
This wonderful treasury includes How Raggedy Ann Got Her Candy Heart, Raggedy Ann and Rags, Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees, Raggedy Ann’s Wishing Pebble, and Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Nice Police Officer.
18. The Little Prince Read-Aloud Storybook: Abridged Original Text
by: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Vali Tamm Release date: Nov 17, 2015 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
19. Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying (Junie B. Jones, No. 4)
by: Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus Release date: May 24, 1994 Number of Pages: 66 Find in Library Read Review |
Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Junie B. is the bestest spier in the world. That’s ’cause she has sneaky feet. And her nose doesn’t whistle when she breathes. But guess what? Junie B. might be real sneaky. And real peeky. But when she spies on Mrs., she could get into real trouble!
USA Today:
“Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.”
Publishers Weekly:
“Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.”
Kirkus Reviews:
“Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.”
Time:
“Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”
20. The Snowman (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1)
by: Raymond Briggs Release date: Sep 07, 1999 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
21. Go, Go, Go (Read with Dick and Jane)
by: Penguin Young Readers Release date: Sep 15, 2003 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Go, Go, Go
Oh, Jane. Look and see. See Sally go. See Tim go. See Spot and Puff go.
22. Huevos verdes con jamón
by: Dr. Seuss, Aida E. Marcuse, Theodore Geisel Release date: Jan 01, 1992 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
23. Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook (Junie B. Jones, No. 9)
by: Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus Release date: Jun 24, 1997 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! A terrible thing happened to Junie B.! And it’s called—someone took her new black furry mittens! And they kept them! They didn’t even put them in the Lost and Found at school. So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen on the floor, she should be allowed to keep it, too. Right? That’s fair. Right? Right?
USA Today:
“Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.”
Publishers Weekly:
“Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.”
Kirkus Reviews:
“Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.”
Time:
“Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”
24. Nancy Tillman’s YOU ARE LOVED Collection: On the Night You Were Born; Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You; and The Crown on Your Head
by: Nancy Tillman, Nancy Tillman Release date: Oct 16, 2012 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
You can now get Nancy Tillman’s greatest hits — On the Night You Were Born; Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You; and The Crown on Your Head – all packaged together in a beautiful gift box with a bonus picture frame featuring Nancy’s signature message, “You are loved.”
Perfect for the holidays, baby showers, or just because; this is a gift that will keep on giving.
25. Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth (Junie B. Jones, No. 3)
by: Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus Release date: Aug 24, 1993 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Junie B.’s having a rough week. First she got punishment for shooting off her mouth in kindergarten. And now she’s in big trouble again! ‘Cause Monday is Job Day, and Junie B. told her class that she’s got the bestest job of all. Only, what the heck is it?
USA Today:
“Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.”
Publishers Weekly:
“Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.”
Kirkus Reviews:
“Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.”
Time:
“Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”
26. Little Robot
by: Ben Hatke Release date: Sep 01, 2015 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
When a little girl finds an adorable robot in the woods, she presses a button and accidentally activates him for the first time. Now, she finally has a friend. But the big, bad robots are coming to collect the little guy for nefarious purposes, and it’s all up to a five-year-old armed only with a wrench and a fierce loyalty to her mechanical friend to save the day!
In the Eisner-winning graphic novel, Little Robot, New York Times Bestselling author Ben Hatke brings his signature sweetness to a simple, moving story about friendship and overcoming fears that will appeal to readers of all ages.
27. Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake (Junie B. Jones, No. 5)
by: Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus Release date: Sep 19, 1995 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! It’s Carnival Night, and Lucille has already won a box of fluffy cupcakes with sprinkles on them. But when Junie B. wins the Cake Walk, she chooses the bestest cake of all—the one wrapped in sparkly aluminum foil. How was she to know it was a lethal weapon?
USA Today:
“Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.”
Publishers Weekly:
“Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.”
Kirkus Reviews:
“Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.”
Time:
“Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”
28. Lafcadio, The Lion Who Shot Back
by: Shel Silverstein Release date: Sep 24, 2013 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
Shel Silverstein’s first children’s book, Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back—a whimsical tale of self-discovery and marshmallows—is turning fifty with a return to a vintage full-color cover.
Is a famous, successful, and admired lion a happy lion? Or is he a lion at all? Written and drawn with wit and gusto, Shel Silverstein’s modern fable speaks not only to children but to us all!
First published in 1963, this book had rave reviews from the New York Times, Time magazine, and Publishers Weekly, as well as a starred review from Kirkus. Now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, Lafcadio is being reissued with a full-color cover featuring vintage art from Shel Silverstein discovered in the archives.
Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back is the book that started Shel Silverstein’s incomparable career as a bestselling children’s book author and illustrator. He is also the creator of picture books such as A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don’t Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit.
Supports the Common Core State Standards.
29. We Play (Read With Dick and Jane)
by: Penguin Young Readers Release date: Jan 19, 2004 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
30. The Story of the Root Children
by: Sibylle von Olfers Release date: Sep 01, 1997 Number of Pages: 28 Find in Library Read Review |
Also available as a large-format picture book.
(Ages 3–7)
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- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
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- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
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- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
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- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
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Recommended Books for 6 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Computers & Technology
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