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1. Where the Wild Things Are
by: Maurice Sendak Release date: Dec 26, 2012 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
In the forty years since Max first cried “Let the wild rumpus start,” Maurice Sendak’s classic picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children’s books of all time. Now, in celebration of this special anniversary, introduce a new generation to Max’s imaginative journey to Where the Wild Things Are.
2. Where the Wild Things Are
by: Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak Release date: Dec 26, 2012 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
Where the Wild Things Are is fifty years old! Let the wild rumpus with Max and all the wild things continue as this classic comes to life as never before with new reproductions of Maurice Sendak’s artwork. Astonishing state-of-the-art technology faithfully captures the color and detail of the original illustrations. Sendak himself enthusiastically endorsed this impressive new interpretation of his art before his death in May 2012. Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year, Where the Wild Things Are became an iconic book that has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. It continues to be one of the best loved books of all time the world over, by the one and only Maurice Sendak.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
3. Boynton’s Greatest Hits: Volume 1/Blue Hat, Green Hat; A to Z; Moo, Baa, La La La!; Doggies (Boynton Board Books)
by: Sandra Boynton, Sandra Boynton Release date: Oct 01, 1998 Number of Pages: 50 Find in Library Read Review |
4. I Love You, Stinky Face
by: Lisa Mccourt, Cyd Moore Release date: Oct 01, 2003 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
“But Mama, but Mama, what if I were a super smelly skunk, and I smelled so bad that my name was Stinky Face?”
Mothers love their children and this unconditional love is truly tested in I Love You, Stinky Face. Lisa McCourt and Cyd Moore beautifully weave a reassuring tale of the love and affection of a parent. The imaginative son turns himself into a meat-eating dinosaur, a swamp creature and much, much more before being satisfied with the fact that no matter how stinky he is or how slimy of a creature he could possibly be, he is loved and nothing will change that.
5. There Is a Bird On Your Head! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
by: Mo Willems, Mo Willems Release date: Jul 31, 2007 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.
Gerald and Piggie are best friends.
In There Is a Bird On My Head!, Gerald discovers that there is something worse than a bird on your head-two birds on your head! Can Piggie help her best friend?
6. The Jolly Christmas Postman
by: Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg Release date: Sep 01, 2001 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
7. The Paper Bag Princess (Munsch for Kids)
by: Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko Release date: May 01, 1980 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
8. Curious George Goes Camping
by: Margret Rey, H. A. Rey Release date: Oct 25, 1999 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
9. The Rescue Mission (Pokémon Leveled Reader)
by: Maria S. Barbo Release date: Jul 26, 2016 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
10. Harold and the Purple Crayon (Purple Crayon Books)
by: Crockett Johnson, Crockett Johnson Release date: Sep 29, 2015 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Share this timeless classic with a new generation of readers!
“One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight.”
Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.
Full of funny twists and surprises, this joyful story shows just how far your imagination can take you. Harold and the Purple Crayon has delighted readers of all ages since 1955.
11. Journey
by: Aaron Becker, Aaron Becker Release date: Aug 06, 2013 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determination — and unexpected friendship.
A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also lead her home and to her heart’s desire? With supple line, luminous color, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all.
12. Star Wars ABC-3PO: Alphabet Book
by: Calliope Glass, Caitlin Kennedy, Katie Cook Release date: Jun 14, 2016 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
13. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: A Pop-up Adaptation
by: Lewis Carroll, Robert Sabuda Release date: Oct 01, 2003 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
14. Stellaluna
by: Janell Cannon Release date: Apr 30, 1993 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
15. Super Friends: Flying High (DC Super Friends) (Step into Reading)
by: Nick Eliopulos, DC Comics Release date: May 27, 2008 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
16. PAW Patrol Deluxe Step into Reading (PAW Patrol)
by: Geof Smith, Jason Fruchter Release date: Aug 02, 2016 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
Join Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol as they find adventure and make a new friend. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader, featuring a shiny cover and over 30 stickers!
Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
17. James and the Giant Peach
by: Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake Release date: Aug 16, 2007 Number of Pages: 176 Find in Library Read Review |
After James Henry Trotter’s parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it’s as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends—Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins!
18. Batman Classic: Batman Phonics Fun (My First I Can Read)
by: Lucy Rosen, Rick Farley, Steven E. Gordon, Inc. MADA Design Release date: May 10, 2011 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
Learn to read with Phonics Fun
12-book program
Simple stories full of exciting Super Hero action
Builds a foundation for a lifetime of reading fun
19. Elephants Cannot Dance! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
by: Mo Willems, Mo Willems Release date: Jun 09, 2009 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.
Gerald and Piggie are best friends.
20. The Jolly Postman
by: Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg Release date: Sep 01, 2001 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
21. My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies of Ponyville (Passport to Reading Level 1)
by: Olivia London Release date: Apr 02, 2013 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
22. LEGO Star Wars: These Aren’t the Droids You’re Looking For
by: Ameet Studio Release date: Jul 29, 2014 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Star Wars is the most recognizable sci-fi brand to date, its legacy spanning generations. LEGO has proved itself to be a powerhouse among younger boys. Together, the two brands are unstoppable.
Following on the success of our LEGO Star Wars publishing program, our favorite heroes and villains return in an action-filled and hilarious Search-and-Find!
23. Gingerbread Baby
by: Jan Brett Release date: Oct 04, 1999 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
It all begins when Matti opens the oven too soon and out jumps a cheeky little Gingerbread Bay. He leads Matti’s mother and father, the dog and the cat. And a whole colorful cast of characters on a rollicking chase through the village and into the forest, staying just out of reach, daring them to catch him along the way.
But Matti’s not with them. He’s at home in the borders making what turns out to be a gingerbread house into which the Gingerbread Baby runs. Only Matti knows he is safely inside. And readers will too when they look under the lift-the-flap gingerbread house at the end of the story, and there he is!
24. Batman Classic: 5-Minute Batman Stories
by: Various, Various Release date: Jun 30, 2015 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
Batman battles the dark forces of Gotham City night after night. With Commissioner Gordon and Robin by his side, Batman stops the slickest of tricksters and the grimiest evildoers. This collection features twelve of Batman’s most thrilling adventures, each with full-color illustrations on every page and timed to be an action-packed, 5-minute read-aloud. With a sturdy, padded cover and over 190 pages of fun, this storybook collection makes anytime the perfect time to serve up some justice! This collection includes lightly adapted versions of 12 favorite Batman stories.
25. The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
by: Dan Santat Release date: Apr 08, 2014 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art, creating an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one’s place in the world.
26. Peter Pan (A Classic Collectible Pop-Up)
by: Robert Sabuda Release date: Nov 04, 2008 Number of Pages: 16 Find in Library Read Review |
27. Home Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook
by: Kim Smith Release date: Oct 06, 2015 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
28. The Knight and the Dragon (Paperstar Book)
by: Tomie dePaola Release date: Feb 02, 1998 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
29. Return
by: Aaron Becker, Aaron Becker Release date: Aug 02, 2016 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Failing to get the attention of her busy father, a lonely girl turns back to a fantastic world for friendship and adventure. It’s her third journey into the enticing realm of kings and emperors, castles and canals, exotic creatures and enchanting landscapes. This time, it will take something truly powerful to persuade her to return home, as a gripping backstory is revealed that will hold readers in its thrall. Caldecott Honor winner Aaron Becker delivers a suspenseful and moving climax to his wordless trilogy, an epic that began with the award-winning Journey and continued with the celebrated follow-up Quest.
30. World of Reading Star Wars Escape from Darth Vader: Level 1
by: Michael Siglain, Stephane Roux Release date: Sep 16, 2014 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Best Selling Books for 4 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
Recommended Books for 4 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
Best Selling Action & Adventure Books for:
- 1 Year Olds
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- Teen & Young Adults
Recommended Action & Adventure Books for:
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- Teen & Young Adults
Last updated: Monday, December 5, 2016 3:20 AM