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Aliki

William Shakespeare & the Globe

Tells the story of the well-known playwright, William Shakespeare, and of the famous Globe Theatre in which many of his works were performed.

Ammon, Richard

Conestoga Wagons

Explains how Conestoga wagons were built and driven as well as their historical significance and importance to the early American economy.

Aylesworth, Jim

Tale of Tricky Fox, The

Tricky Fox uses his sack to trick everyone he meets into giving him ever more valuable items.

Banks, Kate

Night Worker, The

Alex wants to be a "night worker" like his father who goes to work at a construction site after Alex goes to bed.

Barasch, Lynne

Radio Rescue

In 1923, after learning Morse code and setting up his own amateur radio station, a twelve-year-old boy sends a message that leads to the rescue of a family stranded by a hurricane in Florida. Based on experiences of the author's father.

Bass, Jules

Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon

Herb is the only vegetarian dragon in the forest. He must decide if becoming a meat-eating dragon is worth his freedom. 

Baum, L. Frank (illus. by W. W. Denslow)

Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The

Celebrates the 100th birthday of the Wizard of Oz in a spectacular fashion. The large central effects open up like stage settings, and are flanked with accordion-folded insets that contain even more pop-ups, along with an abbreviated text closely based on the original. 

Blake, Robert J.

Fledgling

When a young kestrel makes its first flight among the buildings of a city, it is pursued by a hawk.

Borden, Louise

Sleds on Boston Common: A Story from the American Revolution

Henry complains to the royal governor, General Gage, after his plan to sled down the steep hill at Boston Common is thwarted by the masses of British troops camped there.

Branley, Franklyn M.

International Space Station, The

Explains the construction and purpose of the International Space Station and the life of the astronauts on board.

Brown, Anthony

My Dad

A child describes the many wonderful things about "my dad," who can jump over the moon, swim like a fish, and be as warm as toast.

Brown, Don

Uncommon Traveler: Mary Kingsley in Africa

A brief biography of the self-educated nineteenth-century Englishwoman who, after a secluded childhood and youth, traveled alone through unexplored West Africa in 1893 and 1894 and learned much about the area and its inhabitants.

Brown, Ken

Scarecrow's Hat, The

Chicken thinks Scarecrow's hat will make a nice nest, but first she must swap with Badger, Crow, Sheep, Owl, and Donkey.

Bruchac, Joseph

Crazy Horse's Vision

A story based on the life of the dedicated young Lakota boy who grew up to be one of the bravest defenders of his people.

Bruchac, Joseph

How Chipmunk got his Stripes: A tale of Bragging and Teasing

When Bear and Brown Squirrel have a disagreement about whether Bear can stop the sun from rising, Brown Squirrel ends up with claw marks on his back and becomes Chipmunk, the striped one.

Casanova, Mary

Hunter: a Chinese Folktale

After learning to understand the language of animals, Hai Li Bu the hunter sacrifices himself to save his village.

Chaconas, Dori

On a Wintry Morning

A father takes his infant daughter for a sleigh ride on a winter's morning.

Chall, Marsha Wilson

Bonaparte

When a young French boy goes away to school, he and his dog are sad to be separated until they find a way to change the school's rules about dogs.

Child, Lauren

Clarice Bean, Guess Who's Babysitting?

When her Uncle Ted, the fireman, comes to stay with Clarice and her brothers and sister while her mother is away, things get somewhat hectic.

Child, Lauren

Clarice Bean, That's Me

A girl describes the hectic life she leads among the members of her large family, and her search for a little peace and quiet.

Child, Lauren

I Want a Pet

A girl tries to select a pet that will not eat her, be a copycat, make too much noise, or leave dirty footprints around the house.

Cole, Babette

Bad Habits!

When Lucretzia Crum's outrageous behavior becomes a bad influence on her friends, the parents resort to extreme measures.

Collington, Peter

Clever Cat

When Mr. and Mrs. Ford discover that Tibbs the cat can get his own food they give him a house key and a credit card, but when they make him get a job, do the shopping, and pay rent, he begins to wonder if he is really that clever after all.

Cowell, Cressida

What Shall We Do with the Boo-Hoo Baby?

A dog, a cat, a duck, and a cow try to think of things to do to soothe a crying baby.

Cowley, Joy

Red-Eyed Tree Frog, The

This frog found in the rain forest of Central America spends the night searching for food while also being careful not to become dinner for some other animal.

Coy, John

Vroomaloom Zoom

Daddy takes Carmela on an imaginary car ride, lulling her to sleep with various sounds, from the wurgle lurgle of swamps to the hoopty doopty swoopty loopty of driving in circles.

Cronin, Doreen

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type

When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want.

Dakos, Kalli

Bug in Teacher's Coffee and Other School Poems, The

A collection of simple poems depict the activities at school from the morning welcome until the closing bell.

Darrow, Sharon

Old Thunder and Miss Raney

Miss Raney is determined to win a ribbon for her biscuits at the county fair until a tornado changes her plans.

Davis, Kate

I Hate to go to Bed

Convinced that her parents are having a party after she goes to bed, a little girl devises several plans to find out what she's missing.

DeFelice, Cynthia

Cold Feet

After stealing a dead man's boots, a poor wandering bagpiper uses them to play a trick on an unfriendly farmer but then finds the trick turned back on him.

DeGroat, Diane

Happy Birthday to You, You Belong in a Zoo.

Before Lewis's birthday party, Gilbert's mother wisely substitutes a toy for the frying pan Gilbert wants to give Lewis.

Dell'Oro, Suzanne Paul with Andres Varela-Paul

Sneaky Salamanders

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of salamanders.

Demarest, Chris L.

Firefighters A to Z

Despite the simplicity of the format, a great deal of information is conveyed in the one line of text per page. While the author's note at the end elaborates on how a "K-tool" works and how "sounding" is done, the rhymes themselves are natural and meaningful.

dePaola, Tomie

Here We All Are

Children's author-illustrator Tomie De Paola describes his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy.

dePaola, Tomie

Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka

While his wife is away, a lazy man relies on a pooka to clean up the messes that he and his friends make.

Diakite, Baba Wague

Hatseller and the Monkeys, The

An African version of the familiar story of a man who sets off to sell his hats, only to have them stolen.

Falconer, Ian

Olivia

Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good.

Florian, Doublas

Laugh-eteria

A collection of more than 100 humorous poems on such topics as ogres, pizza, fear, school, dragons, trees, and hair.

Frasier, Debra

Miss Alaineus: a Vocabulary Disaster

When Sage's spelling and definition of a word reveal her misunderstanding of it to her classmates, she is at first embarrassed but then uses her mistake as inspiration for the vocabulary parade.

French, Vivian

Growing Frogs

A mother and child watch as tadpoles develop and grow into frogs.

George, Jean Craighead

How to Talk to Your Cat

Describes how cats communicate with people through their behavior and sounds and explains how to talk back to them using sounds, behavior, and body language.

George, Jean Craighead

How to Talk to Your Dog

Describes how dogs communicate with people through their behavior and sounds and explains how to talk back to them using sounds, behavior, and body language.

Gibbons, Gail

Exploring the Deep, Dark Sea

Explores the vastly unexplored world beneath the ocean's surface.

Godwin, Laura

Barnyard Prayers

A boy's toy farm animals come to life and talk to God in a series of prayer

Goodall, Jane

Dr. White

Every day, a small white dog goes to the hospital to visit sick children and help them recover.

Goodman, Susan E.

Animal Rescue: the Best Job There Is

Describes the work of John Walsh as he travels the world helping to save animals in Kuwait during the war with Iraq, the Kobe earthqake, and floods in Surinam.

Graham, Bob

Max

Max, the young son of superheroes, is a late bloomer when it comes to flying, until he is inspired by the plight of a falling baby bird.

Gralley, Jean

Hogula, Dread Pig of Night

Although he lives high-on-the-hog in his castle on Grimy Porkchop Hill, Hogula is unhappy because he has no friends--until he meets Elvis Ann, Dread Queen of Kissyface.

Greene, Ellin

Little Golden Lamb, The

A retelling of the traditional Hungarian tale in which a poor, but good-hearted lad finds his fortune with the aid of a little golden lamb to which everyone that touches it sticks.

Hamilton, Virginia

Girl Who Spun Gold, The

In this African American retelling of "Rumpelstiltskin," Lit'mahn spins thread into gold cloth for the king's new bride.

Hearne, Betsy

Who's in the Hall?: A Mystery in Four Chapters

Three children, two babysitters, two dogs, a rat, and a janitor finally get together and put an end to some confusion.

Heide, Florence Parry

Some Things are Scary

A list of scary things includes "roller skating down hill when you haven't learned how to stop, getting hugged by somebody you don't like, and finding out your best friend has a best friend who isn't you."

Henkes, Kevin

Wemberly Worried

A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school.

Hoberman, Mary Ann

It's Simple, Said Simon

After successfully meeting the challenges posed by a dog, cat, and horse, Simon meets a tiger that is much harder to satisfy and that he must outwit before he becomes the tiger's dinner.

Hoberman, Mary Ann

The Two Sillies

First Sammy tells Silly Lily how to attract a cat, and then she tells him how to use the cat to get rid of mice.

Hollyer, Beatrice

Wake up, World! A Day in the Life of Children Around the World

Readers are invited to share a day with eight children from eight different countries and to learn how their lives differ in large and small ways. 

Horowitz, Ruth

Breakout at the Bug Lab

When a giant cockroach named Max escapes from their mother's bug laboratory, Leo and his brother receive help from a mysterious stranger who advises them to think like a bug in order to recapture the runaway roach.

Howard, Arthur

Cosmo Zooms

Cosmo the dog discovers a special talent when he accidentally takes a nap on a skateboard.

Hubbard, Patricia

Trick or Treat Countdown

A counting book that lists scary sights on Halloween, from one haunted house to twelve creeping cats.

Hurd, Edith Thacher

Starfish

A simple introduction to the appearance, growth, habits, and behavior of starfish.

Isadora, Rachel

ABC Pop

Each letter of the alphabet is represented by illustrations in a pop art style.

Jenkins, Emily

Five Creatures

In words and pictures, a girl describes the three humans and two cats that live in her house, and details some of the traits that they share.

Jimenez, Francisco

Christmas Gift, The / El Regalo de Navidad

When his family has to move again a few days before Christmas in order to find work, Panchito worries that he will not get the ball he has been wanting.

Johnston, Tony

Desert Song

As the heat of the desert day fades into night, various nocturnal animals, including bats, coyotes, and snakes, venture out to find food.

Jonell, Lynne

It's My Birthday, Too!

Christopher would rather have a dog than a little brother who ruins his birthday parties, but when his brother begins to act like a puppy Christopher has a change of heart.

Keller, Laurie

Open Wide Tooth School Inside

Through a classroom setting in which teeth are the students, presents information about the structure and care of teeth and the services provided by dentists.

Kessler, Cristina

Jubela

When a baby rhino loses his mother, he must rely on his own resources to survive until he is adopted by an old female rhino.

Ketcham, Sallie

Christmas Bird, The

A retelling of an English Christmas legend in which a robin is rewarded for its help warming the baby Jesus.

Kimmel, Eric A.

Gershon's Monster: a Story for the Jewish New Year

When his sins threaten the lives of his beloved twin children, a Jewish man finally repents of his wicked ways.

Kimmelman, Leslie

Dance, Sing, Remember: a Celebration of Jewish Holidays

Explains eleven major Jewish holidays and how they are celebrated.

King, Stephen Michael

Henry and Amy (right-way-round and upside down)

Even though they are very different, Henry and Amy are good friends.

Kvasnosky, Laura McGee

Zelda and Ivy One Christmas

After making a special Christmas gift for their elderly neighbor, two sisters find just what they wanted under their tree.

Lamarche, Jim

Raft, The

Reluctuant Nicky spends a wonderful summer with Grandma who introduces him to the joy of rafting down the river near her home and watching the animals along the banks.

Larson, Kirby

Magic Kerchief, The

Sharp-tongued and lonely Griselda gets a magic kerchief from a mysterious stranger, and when she wears it she can speak only kind words to the people she meets.

Leuck, Laura

My Monster Mama Loves Me So

A young monster describes all the things its mother does to show she loves it.

Lillegard, Dee

Big Bug Ball, The

Enthusiastic insect participants in the Big Bug Ball draw the reluctant sowbug into their celebration.

Lindbergh, Reeve

In Every Tiny Grain of Sand: a Child's Book of Prayers and Praise

A collection of inspirational poems, prayers, and other writings grouped, "For the day, For the home, For the earth, and For the night."

London, Jonathan

Froggy Plays Soccer

Although Froggy is very excited when his Dream Team plays for the city soccer championship, he makes a mistake on the field that almost costs the team the game.

Long, Melinda

When Papa Snores

A child describes the increasing intensity of her grandparents' snores--that annoy some but also provide a sense of security.

Loomis, Christine

Astro Bunnies

Astro Bunnies take rockets into space, explore, and return home,

MacDonald, Suse

Look Whooo's Counting

The reader is asked to find numbers that are transformed into animal shapes and hidden in the illustrations.

Marcus, Leonard S.

Author Talk

Presents interviews with fifteen well-known children's writers, including Judy Blume, Karen Cushman, Russell Freedman, James Howe, Lois Lowry, Gary Paulsen, and Laurence Yep.

Markle, Sandra

Outside and Inside Dinosaurs

Describes the inner and outer workings of dinosaurs, discussing what has been learned about their anatomy, diet, and behavior from fossils.

Martin, Francesca

Clever Tortoise

Clever Tortoise leads the other jungle animals in teaching bullying Elephant and Hippopotamus a lesson by tricking them into engaging in a tug of war with each other.

Massie, Diane Redfield

Baby Beebee Bird, The

The zoo animals find a way to keep the baby beebee bird awake during the day so that they can get some sleep at night.

McCully, Emily Arnold

Four Hungry Kittens

In this wordless story, four kittens share adventures while their mother is away hunting food.

McCully, Emily Arnold

Hurry!

In 1916, a young boy named Tom Elson living in Iowa meets a stranger who has an unusual animal called a Farivox, maybe the last of its kind, and Tom becomes determined to buy it.

McDonald, Megan

Judy Moody

Third grader Judy Moody is in a first day of school bad mood until she gets an assignment to create a collage all about herself and begins creating her masterpiece, the Me collage.

Medearis, Angela Shelf

Seven Spools of Thread: a Kwanzaa Story

When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of Kwanzaa. Includes information on Kwanzaa, West African cloth weaving, and instructions for making a belt.

Melmed, Laura Krauss

Jumbo's Lullaby

A mother elephant sings to her baby of the dreams of other animals, hoping to get her own little one to sleep. Includes information about Jumbo the elephant brought from London to America by P.T. Barnum.

Melmed, Laura Krauss

Moishe's Miracle: a Hanukkah Story

Moishe, a milkman who is kind to everyone in his poor village of Wishniak, receives a magic frying pan that produces an unlimited supply of delicious Hanukkah latkes.

Micklethwait, Lucy

Child's Book of Art: Discover Great Paintings

Invites the reader to take a closer look at paintings by such artists as Botticelli, Bruegel, Velasquez, Copley, and Van Gogh, providing information about the artist, subject, and medium of each work of art.

Miranda, Anne

Monster Math

A counting book in which a little monster's birthday party gets out of control.

Morpurgo, Michael

Wombat Goes Walkabout

While looking for his mother, Wombat meets many animals that are not impressed with his talent for digging and thinking, but when a fire approaches, they change their minds.

Murphy, Mary

Caterpillar's Wish

Caterpillar wants to fly away with her friends Bee and Ladybug, and she can after she becomes a butterfly.

Myers, Christopher

Wings

Ikarus Jackson, the new boy in school, is outcast because he has wings. But his resilient spirit inspires one girl to speak up for him in this thought provoking story about celebrating individuality.

Myers, Tim

Basho and the Fox

A famous Japanese poet is challenged by a fox to create his best haiku.

Nickle, John

Ant Bully, The

Lucas learns a lesson about bullying when he is pulled into the ant hole he has been tormenting.

Nolen, Jerdine

Big Jabe

Momma Mary tells stories about a special young man who does wondrous things, especially for the slaves on the Plenty Plantation.

Novak, Matt

Robobots, The

When the Robobots move onto Littlewood Lane they create controversy with their strange ways, but eventually they convince the neighbors that they are a family worth knowing.

O'Brien, Patrick

Gigantic! How Big were the Dinosaurs?

Explains the names of fourteen dinosaurs, from Stegosaurus to Compsognathus, and describes their physical characteristics, size, and probable behavior.

O'Brien, Patrick

Hindenburg, The

Describes the development and early flights of airships and the disastrous crash of the Hindenburg at an airfield in New Jersey in 1937.

Oppel, Kenneth

Peg and the Whale

Peg, a big strapping seven-year-old lass who has caught everything else in the sea, joins the crew of the whaling ship Viper and sets out to catch herself a whale.

Osborne, Mary Pope

Kate and the Beanstalk

In this version of the classic tale, a girl climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk, where she uses her quick wits to outsmart a giant and make her and her mother's fortune.

Pendziwol, Jean

No Dragons for tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and dragons)

A great way to learn about fire safety! Appropriate for teaching about fire safety in a way that is not scary for young children. Contains the Dragon's Fire Safety Rhyme that is fun to learn. 

Perez, Amada Irma

My Very Own Room / Mi Propio Cuartito

With the help of her family, a resourceful Mexican American girl realizes her dream of having a space of her own to read and to think.

Peters, Lisa Westberg

Cold Little Duck, Duck, Duck

Early one spring a little duck arrives at her pond and finds it still frozen, but not for long.

Pienkowski, Jan

Good Night: a Pop-up Lullaby

The animals on the stairs, in the bathroom, and in the bedroom just might delay bedtime. 

Pinkney, Jerry

Aesop's Fables

A collection of nearly sixty fables from Aesop, including such familiar ones as "The Grasshopper and the Ants," "The North Wind and the Sun," "Androcles and the Lion," "The Troublesome Dog," and "The Fox and the Stork."

Prelutsky, Jack

It's Raining Pigs and Noodles

A collection of humorous poems such as "The Dancing Hippopotami," "You Can't Make Me Eat That," "My Father's Name is Sasquatch," and "Dear Wumbledeedumble."

Pringle, Laurence

Bats! Strange and Wonderful

A first-rate introduction to the anatomy, lifestyle, and environmental benefits of these flying mammals. Delightful watercolor paintings illustrate the unusual abilities, physical features, and habits of some of the individual species.

Proimos, James

Loudness of Sam, The

A young boy who has always been allowed to express his feelings as loudly as he wants teaches his citified aunt to do the same.

Quinlan, Susan E.

Puffins

Discusses the physical characteristics, life cycle, and ecology of Atlantic puffins, tufted puffins, and horned puffins.

Rex, Michael

Brooms are for Flying!

A group of young trick-or-treaters demonstrate that "feet are for stomping," "eyes are for peeking," "mouths are for moaning," and "tummies are for treating."

Rockwell, Anne

Only Passing Through: The story of Sojourner Truth

The facts in this picture-book biography speak as eloquently as its illustrations. Rockwell traces the life of "Isabella," who renamed herself Sojourner Truth when she began her journeys at the age of forty-six to speak out for the abolition of slavery. 

Root, Phyllis

Kiss the Cow!

Annalisa, the most curious and stubborn of Mama May's children, disobeys her mother and upsets the family cow by refusing to kiss her in return for the milk she gives.

Rose, Deborah Lee

Into the A, B, Sea

An alphabet book featuring twenty-six animals found in the ocean and including endnotes giving additional details about each of these sea creatures.

Roth, Carol

Little Bunny's Sleepless Night

Little Bunny, an only child, is so lonely that he cannot sleep, so he asks his friends Squirrel, Skunk, Porcupine, Bear, and Owl if he can stay with them, only to discover that his own bed is best.

Rylant, Cynthia

Great Gracie Chase: Stop that dog!, The

A cumulative tale about a small dog named Gracie whose quiet life is disrupted by some noisy painters.

Rylant, Cynthia

High-rise Private Eyes, The: The Case of the Climbing Cat

The High Rise Private Eyes, animal detectives, try to find the cat who stole their neighbor's binoculars.

San Souci, Robert D.

Little Gold Star: a Spanish American Cinderella Tale

A Spanish American retelling of the familiar story of a kind girl who is mistreated by her jealous stepmother and stepsisters. In this version, the Virgin Mary replaces the traditional fairy godmother.

Schwartz, Amy

Some Babies

A talkative toddler delays going to sleep by asking about the activities of some babies in the park.

Schwartz, David M.

If You Hopped Like a Frog

Introduces the concept of ratio by comparing what humans would be able to do if they had bodies like different animals.

Schwartz, Howard

Day the Rabbi Disappeared, The: Jewish Holiday Tales

Retellings of twelve traditional tales from Jewish folklore featuring elements of magic and relating to holidays, including Rosh Hodesh, Sukkot, Tu bi-Shevat, and Shabbat.

Seymour, Tres

Jake Johnson: The Story of Amule

Farmer Puckett's custom of hauling a wagonload of fireworks to the fairgrounds for the Independence Day Social is endangered when his stubborn new mule Jake Johnson refuses to move.

Shannon, David

Rain Came Down, The

An unexpected rain shower causes quarreling among the members of a small community.

Shulevitz, Uri

What Is a Wise Bird Like You Doing in a Silly Tale Like This?

Relates the doings of the Emperor of Pickleberry and his ingenious talking bird Lou.

Sierra, Judy

Gift of the Crocodile, The

In this Indonesian version of the Cinderella story, a girl named Damura escapes her cruel stepmother and stepsister and marries a handsome prince with the help of Grandmother Crocodile.

Silverman, Erica

Follow the Leader

A boy guides his younger brother through a game of follow the leader--until the little one insists on reversing roles.

Simon, Seymour

Destination Mars

Significant changes in text and photos introduce new thinking about the planet. Until a new round of Mars exploration begins, this is a comprehensive and informative survey. 

Simon, Seymour

Gorillas

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of gorillas.

Simont, Marc

Stray Dog, The

A family befriends a stray dog, names him Willy, and decides to keep him.

Sis, Peter

Madlenka

Madlenka, whose New York City neighbors include the French baker, the Indian news vendor, the Italian ice-cream man, the South American grocer, and the Chinese shopkeeper, goes around the block to show her friends her loose tooth and finds that it is like taking a trip around the world.

Sloat, Teri

Farmer Brown Goes Round and Round

A twister strikes Farmer Brown's farm and mixes the animals all up, so that the cows oinked, sheep clucked, hens brayed, and his hound neighed.

Sloat, Teri

Farmer Brown Shears his Sheep: A Yarn About Wool

Farmer Brown shears his sheep and has their wool made into yarn, but after they beg to have it back he knits the yarn into sweaters for them.

Smith, William Jay

Around My Room

Twenty-nine poems for children, including some that have been published previously and some that are new.

Sorel, Edwarad & Cheryl Carlesimo

Saturday Kid, The

The Saturday kid / by Edward Sorel in collaboration with Cheryl Carlesimo ; illustrated by Edward Sorel.

Soto, Gary

Chato and the Party Animals

Chato decides to throw a "pachanga" for his friend Novio Boy, who has never had a birthday party, but when it is time to party, Novio Boy cannot be found.

Splear, Elsie Lee

Growing Seasons

Born into an Illinois farm family in 1906, Elsie Lee Splear describes how she, her parents, and her sisters lived in the early years of the twentieth century and how the changing seasons shaped their existence.

St. George, Judith

So you Want to Be President?

Presents an assortment of facts about the qualifications and characteristics of U.S. presidents, from George Washington to Bill Clinton.

Steig, William

Wizzil

A bored witch causes trouble when she decides to take revenge on an old man, but her mischief leads to a happy ending.

Stevenson, James

Christmas at Mud Flat

The animal residents of Mud Flat go about their preparations for Christmas in their own ways.

Stewart, Sarah

Journey, The

A young Amish girl tells her "silent friend," her diary, about all the wonderous experiences she has on her first trip to the city.

Stojic, Manya

Rain

The animals of the African savanna use their senses to predict and then enjoy the rain.

Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie

Mama Elizabeti

When her mother has a new baby, Elizabeti is given charge of her younger brother and finds it more difficult to take care him than it was to care for her rock doll.

Turner, Ann

Red Flower Goes West

As they journey west, a family nurtures the red geranium they have carried with them from their old home.

Unobagha, Uzo

Off to the Sweet Shores of Africa and Other Talking Drum Rhymes

A collection of poems featuring the animals, people, and cultures of Africa.

Van Leeuwen, Jean

Oliver and Albert, Friends Forever

Oliver makes friends with Albert, the new boy in class, and they have fun together, playing kickball and collecting bugs.

Waber, Bernard

Mouse that Snored, The

With humorous pictures and a delightful, rhyming text, Waber creates a world-weary mouse who moves furniture with a snore invading the house of a man and a woman, and their cat and parrot, who are extremely averse to noise.

Waddell, Martin

Good Job, Little Bear

Little Bear does a good job of climbing rocks, bouncing on a tree branch, and crossing a stream, but Big Bear is always there to lend a helping hand when needed.

Webb, Sophie

My Season with Penguins: an Antarctic Journal

Describes the author's two-month stay in Antarctica to study and draw penguins.

Williams, Marcia

Fabulous Monsters

Five stories, told in cartoon form, about legendary monsters including Grendel, Isikukumanderu, the basilisk, bunyip, and chimera.

Wilner, Isabel

Baby's Game Book, The

Rhymes, illustrations, and instructions present a variety of simple games to play with babies, including foot tapping, knee rides, finger play, peek-a-boo, and tickle games.

Wong, Janet S.

This Next New Year

A family prepares to celebrate the Lunar New Year and looks forward to the good luck they hope it will bring.

Woodruff, Elvira

Memory Coat, The

In the early 1900s, two cousins leave their Russian shtetl with the rest of their family to come to America, hopeful that they will all pass the dreaded inspection at Ellis Island.

Yee, Wong Herbert

Hamburger Heaven

When Pinky Pig's job at Hamburger Heaven is threatened, she launches a campaign to make the restaurant more popular with the other animals.

Yezerski, Thomas F.

Queen of the World

Three sisters, who compete constantly to see who is the smartest, fastest, or prettiest, vie for the Queen of the World crown, awarded to the sister who makes the best birthday gift for Mom.

Yorinks, Arthur

Tomatoes from Mars

Giant tomatoes are invading the town. No one can stop the red plague except Dr. Shtickle, who resembles Albert Einstein. 

Ziefert, Harriet

Clara Ann Cookie

When Clara does not want to get dressed, her mother encourages her to make the meanest, ugliest, scariest faces in the mirror while she assists the girl in putting on her clothes.