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1. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Deluxe Edition (Classic Seuss)
by: Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss Release date: Apr 19, 1993 Number of Pages: 56 Find in Library Read Review |
Perfect for display and destined to become a family keepsake, it features a full-color cover insert on the cloth slip-case; a full-color printed book case; a bookplate for personalizing; and the Good Doctor’s famous commencement speech “My Uncle Terwilliger on the Art of Eating Popovers” ( a.k.a. the “Popover” Poem) printed inside.
“Don’t be fooled by the title of this seriocomic ode to success; it’s not ‘Climb Every Mountain,’ kid version. All journeys face perils, whether from indecision, from loneliness, or worst of all, from too much waiting. Seuss’ familiar pajama-clad hero is up to the challenge, and his odyssey is captured vividly in busy two-page spreads evoking both the good times (grinning purple elephants, floating golden castles) and the bad (deep blue wells of confusion). Seuss’ message is simple but never sappy: life may be a ‘Great Balancing Act,’ but through it all ‘There’s fun to be done.'”—(starred) Booklist.
2. Wolf Story (New York Review Collections (Hardcover))
by: William McCleery, Warren Chappell Release date: Sep 11, 2012 Number of Pages: 88 Find in Library Read Review |
Oh, and a wolf. It is as Michael always demands: a Wolf Story, which begins one night at bedtime and spins wildly on through subsequent bedtimes and Sunday outings to the beach and park in a succession of ever more trickily tantalizing episodes. Waldo the wolf is sneaking up on Rainbow the hen, when Jimmy Tractorwheel, the son of the local farmer, comes along. After that, there’s no knowing what will happen next, as while stalled in traffic jams or nodding off at night, the boys chime in and the story races on and Waldo finds, if not necessarily dinner, his just desserts.
First published in 1947 and wonderfully illustrated by Warren Chappell, William McCleery’s Wolf Story is a delicious treat for fathers and sons and daughters and mothers alike.
3. 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.
4. Anatole
by: Eve Titus Release date: Nov 14, 2006 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
5. 12 Matchsticks
by: A.C. Kret Release date: Dec 04, 2015 Number of Pages: 164 Find in Library Read Review |
12 Days
A poor young boy gets an unusual gift at a school Christmas party that will change lives forever.
6. Adivina cuanto te quiero (pop up) (Spanish Edition)
by: Sam McBratney, Anita Jeram Release date: Jul 01, 2011 Number of Pages: 16 Find in Library Read Review |
7. The Mountain Queen: A Journey to the Great King
by: Susan Moss Jenkins, Susan Moss Jenkins Release date: Jul 08, 2015 Number of Pages: 17 Find in Library Read Review |
8. The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk
by: Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal, Jess Golden Release date: Jan 12, 2016 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
This picture book brings an international twist to the beloved nursery rhyme, The Wheels on the Bus, by bringing you aboard a busy three-wheeled taxi in India! Anything can happen as the tuk tuk rolls through town—from an elephant encounter to a tasty treat to a grand fireworks display. And in the midst of all the action, one thing’s for sure: passengers young and old love every minute of their exciting ride as the wheels of the tuk tuk go round and round!
9. Gobbolino the Witch’s Cat (Kingfisher Classics)
by: Ursula Moray Williams, Paul Howard, Joan Aiken Release date: Jul 18, 2005 Number of Pages: 224 Find in Library Read Review |
10. Goldie and the Three Bears
by: Diane Stanley, Diane Stanley Release date: Aug 14, 2003 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
In this spirited new version of “Goldilocks,” we meet a determined heroine with a mind of her own. Goldie knows exactly what she likes — and what she doesn’t. Can she help it if everyone she invites over is too bossy or too boring or too snobby or too rough? What she desperately wants is a friend who is just right — someone she can love with all her heart. Then one day, Goldie gets off the bus at the wrong stop, walks to a nearby cottage to find help, and opens the door. . .
Diane Stanley, author and illustrator of Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter, once againtakes an old tale and gives it a fresh spin that is funny as well as perceptive. Readers will love accompanying Goldie on her up-to-date adventure and discovering the clever, heartwarming surprise at its end.
11. Frog and Fly
by: Jeff Mack Release date: Mar 15, 2012 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Frog and Fly are constant companions. There is only one problem . . . Frog thinks Fly is delicious! This leads to a never-ending battle of wits with laugh-out- loud consequences. Told in six short comic stripstyle chapters, Frog and Fly will delight kids and leave them begging for yet another slurpy story.
12. Sniffles (Serendipity Series)
by: Stephen Cosgrove, Robin James Release date: Oct 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
A delightful tale of a young ostrich who exaggerates her adventures to a point of total disbelief. Lessons are learned when a wild adventure comes true and no one believes her.
13. The Blue Book of Fairy Tales (Big Golden Book)
by: Golden Books Release date: Sep 10, 2013 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
14. Cinderella
by: Amy Ehrlich, Susan Jeffers Release date: Sep 23, 2004 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
15. Young Masters: Heart Of A Lion (Young Masters Little Wisdom Series)
by: Bunny Hull, Wendy Werris, Kye Fleming Release date: Oct 04, 2010 Number of Pages: 28 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Cinderella (Golden Kite Honors)
by: Barbara McClintock, Barbara McClintock Release date: Oct 01, 2005 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
17. The Real Mother Goose Coloring Book (Dover Classic Stories Coloring Book)
by: Stephen Vance Gache, Coloring Books, Blanche Fisher Wright Release date: Jul 22, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
18. Must Be Santa (Big Little Golden Book)
by: Tim Moore, Pete Whitehead Release date: Sep 13, 2011 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Santa’s got a beard that’s long and white!
Who comes around on a special night?
Santa comes around on a special night!
Special night, beard that’s white!
Must be Santa! Must be Santa!
Must be Santa! Santa Claus!
The classic Christmas song Must Be Santa has been covered by music giants Bob Dylan and Raffi. Now, for the very first time, the fun and festive lyrics have been paired with adorable illustrations in this Big Little Golden Book hardcover edition. It makes the perfect gift!
19. Why?
by: Nikolai Popov Release date: Aug 01, 1998 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
20. The Family Pilgrim’s Progress
by: Jean Watson Release date: Jan 20, 2014 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
Once upon a time, there was a man called Christian who lived in the City of Destruction with his wife and four children. One day he found a book that sent him on a dangerous adventure to save his life… Bunyan’s beloved tale is a parable of the Christian life and has been a treasured resource for centuries. Jean Watson’s modern-day translation opens his classic for this generation. Edition includes special features that explain the meaning of the various adventures and illuminate Bunyan’s world and thought.
21. Clifford: La colección: (Spanish language edition of Clifford Collection) (Spanish Edition)
by: Norman Bridwell Release date: Sep 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
Celebrate Clifford’s 50th anniversary with this collection of six classic stories that were originally published beginning in 1963!
This book includes: Clifford the Big Red Dog, Clifford at the Circus, Clifford Gets a Job, Clifford Takes a Trip, Clifford’s Good Deeds, and Clifford’s Tricks.
Also included in the book is an original letter from Norman Bridwell to the reader, information about the creation of Clifford–including an image of Norman’s 1962 painting that inspired the Clifford series, the story behind the real Emily Elizabeth, and more!
¡Celebra el 50 aniversario de Clifford con esta colección de seis cuentos clásicos publicados a partir de 1963!
El libro contiene: Clifford el gran perro colorado, Clifford en el circo, Clifford trabaja, Clifford va de viaje, Clifford ayuda a los demás y Clifford hace trucos.
En la colección irá también una carta original de Norman Bridwell para los lectores, información acerca de la verdadera Emily Elizabeth y mucho más.
22. The Wonderful House (A Golden Classic)
by: Margaret Wise Brown, J.P. Miller Release date: Apr 08, 2003 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
From the Hardcover edition.
23. Hansel and Gretel
by: Brothers Grimm, Sybille Schenker Release date: Dec 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 52 Find in Library Read Review |
This tale of children in peril has timeless appeal, and the breathtaking illustrations will find a discriminating audience
This stunning edition of the classic fairy tale makes brilliant use of translucent paper and silhoutte-like illustrations to enliven every page. “Once upon a time, there lived a poor woodcutter with his wife and two children, Hansel and Gretel . . .” and so begins the thrilling story of two children relying on their wits to survive in a hostile world. Sybille Schenker’s evocative and exquisite illustrations bring a unique beauty and graphic excellence to a timeless favorite.
24. Young Puffin Read Alouds the Adventures of Milly Molly Mandy
by: Brisley Joyce Lankester Release date: Jul 27, 2010 Number of Pages: 480 Find in Library Read Review |
25. The Paper Dragon (A Raggedy Ann Adventure)
by: Johnny Gruelle, Johnny Gruelle Release date: Mar 01, 2003 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
When Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy go for a walk in the woods, they have no idea that they’re about to have a wonderful adventure! It all starts when the Raggedys decide to help a little girl named Marggy find her lost Daddy. With the help of Raggedy Ann’s magical wishing pebble and Raggedy Andy’s magical wishing stick, they set off with Marggy and her Mama to look for him. Along the way they make lots of new friends, including a playful Paper Dragon. But the naughty Mr. Doodle is never far behind — first he wants Marggy to chop wood for him, and then he wants the Dragon all for himself! Will the Raggedys ever teach him to mend his ways?
Delight in the whimsical world of Raggedy Ann and Andy as they travel through the woods, spreading happiness and good cheer all along the way. The Paper Dragon: A Raggedy Ann Adventure is one of the most beloved Raggedy Ann storybooks. First published in 1926, it has now been restored to its original condition with spectacular full-color artwork. Readers will want to follow this tale to the end again and again.
26. Very Hungry Caterpillar (Japanese Edition)
by: Eric Carle Release date: Sep 01, 1997 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
27. Abelard and Heloise
by: Wendy Waite, Dana Stratton Release date: Aug 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
28. Ant and Bee and the Rainbow
by: Angela Banner Release date: Jan 23, 2014 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
‘These were the books that taught me how to read’ Anthony Horowitz.
The much-loved classic series of Ant and Bee books is designed for shared reading fun!
First published in 1950, Ant and Bee were in print for over 40 years. These new editions feature revised text and illustrations by original Ant and Bee creator Angela Banner. The adorably small format is perfect for little hands.
Join the lively duo as they create their very own rainbow in this basic introduction to the concept of colour. Ant and Bee discover all the colours in the rainbow and more.
Ant and Bee teach children to read via word recognition and encourage story sharing with siblings and parents. Grown-ups read the black words, but the shorter, simpler red words are for young children to call out. These books are for sharing, building confidence and most of all enjoying! Perfect for young children aged 3 and up. Parents and grandparents who grew up with Ant and Bee will love sharing this nostalgic experience from the same era as Ladybird Read it Yourself.
Have you collected all of Ant and Bee’s learning adventures?
Ant and Bee
More Ant and Bee
More and More Ant and Bee
Ant and Bee Count 123
Ant and Bee and the Secret
Around the World with Ant and Bee
Happy Birthday with Ant and Bee
Ant and Bee and the Rainbow
Ant and Bee and the ABC
Ant and Bee Time
Ant and Bee and the Kind Dog
Ant and Bee and the Doctor
Ant and Bee Go Shopping
Left and Right with Ant and Bee
Make a Million with Ant and Bee
Angela Banner was born in 1923. She first wrote Ant and Bee as a way to teach her son how to read. The first book in the series was published in 1950. Since then, Angela has written 22 Ant and Bee books.
29. Little Women: A BabyLit® Playtime Primer
by: Jennifer Adams, Alison Oliver Release date: Sep 06, 2016 Number of Pages: 22 Find in Library Read Review |
Be drawn back to a time before apps and television, when playtime was full of possibilities. In Little Women: A Babylit® Playtime Primer, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy show your little one all kinds of ways to have fun, including singing, gardening, sewing, skating, and of course, reading!
BabyLit® is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature, and little ones will love Little Women: A BabyLit® Playtime Primer. With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Sugar’s Alison Oliver, these books are a must for every savvy parent’s nursery library. Collect all twenty-four classic literature-inspired BabyLit primers!
JENNIFER ADAMS is the author of more than 30 books, including board books in the best-selling BabyLit series which introduce young children to the world of classic literature. Jennifer works as a writer and editor in Salt Lake City, Utah. Visit her website at jennifer-adams.com.
Allison Oliver runs Sugar design studio. Alison’s design portfolio includes everything from logos to packaging and product design for clients such as Chronicle Books, Citibabes, and Aerie, as well as Gibbs Smith. She lives in New York.
30. The Butterfly who was Afraid to be a Butterfly
by: Written by: Andy S. Clark Release date: Sep 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 6 Find in Library Read Review |
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
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- 1 Year Olds
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- Teen & Young Adults
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