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1. The Going-To-Bed Book
by: Sandra Boynton Release date: Nov 30, 1982 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
The sun has set not long ago.
Now everybody goes below
to take a bath in one big tub
with soap all over—SCRUB SCRUB SCRUB!
This classic bedtime story is just right for winding down the day as a joyful, silly group of animals scrub scrub scrub in the tub, brush and brush and brush their teeth, and finally rock and rock and rock to sleep.
This anniversary edition has an enlarged trim size and metallic ink on the cover, making this Boynton classic even more special.
2. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
by: Bill Martin Jr., Eric Carle Release date: Sep 15, 1996 Number of Pages: 26 Find in Library Read Review |
3. Guess How Much I Love You
by: Sam McBratney, Anita Jeram Release date: Oct 14, 2008 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
4. The Night Before Christmas
by: Charles Santore Release date: Oct 11, 2011 Number of Pages: 44 Find in Library Read Review |
Since it was first published anonymously in 1823, “The Night Before Christmas” has enchanted children with the story of St. Nicholas climbing down the chimney and filling all the stockings before springing back to his sleigh. Many families read the poem every year, and now they have an edition to treasure. The cherished verse, faithfully reproduced here, is accompanied by Charles Santore’s lavish illustrations.
5. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) (Little Golden Book)
by: Rick Bunsen, Golden Books Release date: Aug 01, 2000 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
6. 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?
7. The Little Blue Box of Bright and Early Board Books by Dr. Seuss (Bright & Early Board Books(TM))
by: Dr. Seuss Release date: Aug 07, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
8. The Night Before Christmas (Little Golden Book)
by: Clement Clarke Moore, Corinne Malvern Release date: Sep 13, 2011 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
This 1949 Little Golden Book edition of the famous poem, The Night Before Christmas, was a staple in the Golden Book line for many years. Recently found in the Golden Books archives, Corinne Malvern’s artwork for this title has been digitized and beautifully reproduced for today’s kids!
9. Dinosaur Dance!
by: Sandra Boynton, Sandra Boynton Release date: Aug 30, 2016 Number of Pages: 16 Find in Library Read Review |
ZANG! BOP!
KIDDLY POW!
The DINOSAUR DANCE
is starting NOW!
Join Boynton’s lively prehistoric bunch as they get everyone’s tails shaking for a feet-stomping good time. Whether they dance the Shimmy Shimmy Shake, the Quivery Quake, or just decide to Cha-Cha-Cha, young readers are sure to giggle along with these adorable creatures that are ready for a ROARING good time!
10. 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.
11. The Story of Ferdinand
by: Munro Leaf, Robert Lawson Release date: Mar 31, 2011 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Ferdinand is the world’s most peaceful–and–beloved little bull. While all of the other bulls snort, leap, and butt their heads, Ferdinand is content to just sit and smell the flowers under his favorite cork tree. Leaf’s simple storytelling paired with Lawson’s pen-and-ink drawings make The Story of Ferdinand a true classic. Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the book’s original publication with this beautiful and affordable 8×8 paperback edition.
12. Hark! A Shark!: All About Sharks (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)
by: Bonnie Worth, Aristides Ruiz, Joe Mathieu Release date: Jan 08, 2013 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
13. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (Classic Board Books)
by: Helen Oxenbury, Michael Rosen Release date: Oct 01, 1997 Number of Pages: 36 Find in Library Read Review |
14. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Book and Grinch (Classic Seuss)
by: Dr. Seuss Release date: Sep 22, 2015 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Is there any better holiday gift than a copy of Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas? Yes! A copy of the book packaged in a sturdy gift box with a 14-inch tall, exclusively-available soft plush Grinch! Now children of all ages can read the story while they cuddle with the iconic character whose heart grows three sizes when he learns the true meaning of Christmas. Also included exclusively in this package is a 32-page paperback “Good Deed Journal.” Filled with simple activities and room for children to write and draw, it’s the perfect way to encourage children to grow their own hearts by helping others.
15. The Poky Little Puppy (A Little Golden Book Classic)
by: Janette Sebring Lowrey, Gustaf Tenggren Release date: Apr 01, 2001 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
Five little puppies dug a hole under the fence and went for a walk in the wide, wide world. . . .
The Poky Little Puppy was one of the original twelve Little Golden Books published in 1942, and went on to become the bestselling picture book of all time. The story of a curious puppy, who digs holes under fences and who has to go to bed without any strawberry shortcake, has delighted families for generations. it is, quite simply, an icon. Delightful to read aloud, The Poky Little Puppy is a cherished story that every child should know.
16. Dr. Seuss’s Second Beginner Book Collection
by: Dr. Seuss, Random House Release date: Sep 27, 2011 Number of Pages: 288 Find in Library Read Review |
And if you want to make a REALLY BIG impression, consider gifting this along with a copy of our first boxed set of Beginner Books, Dr. Seuss’s Beginner Book Collection. The two sets combined include all ten Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss!
17. Polar Bear, Polar Bear What Do You Hear? sound book
by: Bill Martin, Eric Carle Release date: Nov 08, 2011 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
A new edition of this all-time favorite children’s tale to delight children and parents alike. Bill Martin’s playful story introduces a parade of rowdy zoo animals, all illustrated in Eric Carle’s instantly recognisable, clean, crisp style. A perfect addition to this fun, noisy tale is a ten button sound panel. As each new animal appears on the bright, colorful pages, children will love to find, then press the right button to hear the noises that the braying zebra, roaring lion, fluting flamingo and other amazing animals make.
18. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by: Eric Carle Release date: Oct 15, 1981 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Carle’s classic tale of a voracious caterpillar who eats his way through the days of the week and then changes into a eautiful butterfly has been reissued in a sumptuous twenty-fifth anniversary edition with a shiny, silver-coated cover and wonderfully thick, durably pages.
—The Horn Book
“The very hungry caterpillar literally eats his way through the pages of the book—and right into your child’s heart…”
—Mother’s Manual
“Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative…”
—The New York Times Book Review
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19. The Mitten, 20th Anniversary Edition
by: Jan Brett, Jan Brett Release date: Oct 05, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing.
One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny climax.
As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see Nicki in the borders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on.
In her distinctive style, Jan Brett brings the animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the Ukrainian tradition from which the story comes.
20. The Grinch’s Great Big Flap Book (Great Big Board Book)
by: Dr. Seuss Release date: Sep 09, 2014 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
A board-book version of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! This super-simple, super-sturdy adaptation of the Good Doctor’s beloved holiday classic is perfect for his youngest fans. With a shortened rhymed text and over sixty Grinchy flaps for little fingers to lift, it’s an ideal introduction to the story and a perfect gift for toddlers and preschoolers. Now everyone in the family can have a merry Grinchmas!
21. The Christmas Baby (Classic Board Books)
by: Marion Dane Bauer, Richard Cowdrey Release date: Sep 22, 2015 Number of Pages: 34 Find in Library Read Review |
Have you heard? A baby is coming! Our baby is here?
When Mary and Joseph’s child was born, the good tidings spread from the animals in the manger, to the shepherds in the fields, to the kings in distant lands, and even to the angels in the heavens! Now every time a baby is born, we celebrate and people travel from far and wide to greet the new baby—because every new baby is a small miracle.
Filled with lyrical text and lush illustrations, this Classic Board Book is the perfect gift for baby’s first Christmas!
22. Bear Snores On (The Bear Books)
by: Karma Wilson, Jane Chapman Release date: Oct 01, 2005 Number of Pages: 34 Find in Library Read Review |
In a cave in the woods,
in his deep, dark lair,
through the long, cold winter
sleeps a great brown bear.
One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear’s cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on!
See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests—all of them having a party without him!
23. Cranberry Thanksgiving (Cranberryport)
by: Wende Devlin, Harry Devlin Release date: Sep 18, 2012 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
24. Classic Characters of Little Golden Books: The Poky Little Puppy, Tootle, The Saggy Baggy Elephant, Tawny Scrawny Lion, and Scuffy the Tugboat
by: Various Release date: Jan 12, 2010 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
25. Are You a Cow? (Boynton on Board)
by: Sandra Boynton, Sandra Boynton Release date: May 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 16 Find in Library Read Review |
Are you a COW?
Are you a DOG?
Are you a DUCK?
Are you a FROG?
A clever chicken narrates a playful inquiry in this charming and hilarious story perfect for Boynton fans new and old. As readers answer the chicken’s questions, they’ll gain animal recognition skills as well as an important understanding: No matter who we are, it’s great to just be ourselves.
From the author and illustrator of such bestselling classics as Moo, Baa, La La La! and A to Z, this cheerful, witty board book is sure to delight children and parents alike with Sandra Boynton’s trademark sense of humor.
26. The Three Bears
by: F. Rojankovsky Release date: Aug 07, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
27. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
by: Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith Release date: Mar 01, 1996 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.”
“In this humorous story, Alexander T. Wolf tells his own outlandish version of what really happens during his encounter with the three pigs…. Smith’s simplistic and wacky illustrations add to the effectiveness of this fractured fairy tale.”
—Children’s Literature
“Older kids (and adults) will find very funny.”
—School Library Journal
28. Blue Hat, Green Hat (Boynton on Board)
by: Sandra Boynton Release date: Oct 11, 1984 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.
29. The Little Red Caboose (Little Golden Book)
by: Marian Potter, Tibor Gergely Release date: Mar 27, 2000 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
30. The Jungle Book (Disney The Jungle Book) (Little Golden Book)
by: RH Disney, RH Disney Release date: Jan 07, 2003 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
YOUNG MOWGLI LOVES growing up in the jungle with his animal friends. But what happens when he is told that he must go live in the Man-village? Find out in this Little Golden Book retelling of the classic Disney movie The Jungle Book.
Best Selling Books for 5 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
Recommended Books for 5 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
Best Selling Classics Books for:
- 1 Year Olds
- 2 Year Olds
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- 5 Year Olds
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- 10 Year Olds
- 11 Year Olds
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- Teen & Young Adults
Recommended Classics Books for:
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- Teen & Young Adults
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