Great Story Time Reads

Books that make a big impression when read out loud!

Updated December 9, 2022
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Hardly haunted
Sima, Jessie
Paper Book
From the bestselling creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes a delightfully spooky story about an old house who wants to be a home...even if her new family isn't what she expected. House has a problem. She's a little spooky. She's a little cobwebby. Oh, no! What if...
Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Mo Willems, #1 New York Times best-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents the book that started it all: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Finally, a book you can say "no" to!   When the Bus Driver takes a break from his route,...
Love, Escargot
Slater, Dashka
Paper Book
Fall in love with this laugh-out-loud third picture book in the bestselling Escargot series about a cute French snail who attends a Valentine's Day party--the perfect gift for Valentine's Day or celebrating love all year round. Today is Snailentine's Day, and Escargot is on...
How to catch a monster
Wallace, Adam
Ebook
How to catch the Easter Bunny
Wallace, Adam
Ebook
A book for Escargot
Slater, Dashka
Paper Book
AN INDIE BESTSELLER ● A cute French snail searches for the book of his dreams in this laugh-out-loud second picture book in the bestselling Escargot series. Escargot is going on a trip to the library, where there are so many stories to choose from. Sadly, none of these...
Tiny T. Rex and the impossible hug
Stutzman, Jonathan
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! The first in the dino book series that introduced readers to the mightiest little T. Rex with the biggest heart of all! Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs cheering up, and...
How to catch a gingerbread man
Wallace, Adam
Ebook
How to catch a unicorn
Wallace, Adam
Paper Book
The #1 New York Times bestseller! Try to catch one of the world's most elusive mythical creatures--the unicorn--in this enchanting picture book for kids, the perfect Christmas gift! From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a dazzling new adventure! Filled...
A hungry lion, or, a dwindling assortment of animals
Cummins, Lucy Ruth
Paper Book
"So smart and so cute and so dark all at the same time. Sheesh." --Caldecott medal and honor winner, Jon Klassen. Once upon a time there was a hungry lion and a bunch of adorable animals...what do you think happened next? There once was a hungry lion, a penguin...
How to catch the Tooth Fairy
Wallace, Adam
Ebook
Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?
Martin, Bill 1916-2004
Paper Book
Celebrate the anniversary of this beloved children's book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck-- all parade across the pages of this delightful classic children's book, Brown...
The watermelon seed
Pizzoli, Greg
Paper Book
With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed. What will he do when his greatest fear is realized? Will vines sprout out his ears? Will his skin turn pink? This crocodile has a wild imagination that kids will love.
If you give a mouse a cookie
Numeroff, Laura Joffe
Paper Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling team Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond, the award-winning If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is one of the most beloved children's books of all time. This oversize (15- x 17-inch) big book edition is the perfect size for sharing in a classroom. This...
We're going on a bear hunt
Rosen, Michael 1946-
Paper Book
Go on a bear hunt and do the actions with this award-winning picture book classic. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the...
Caps for sale : a tale of a peddler, some monkeys and their monkey business
Slobodkina, Esphyr 1908-2002
Paper Book
Caps for Sale is a timeless classic beloved by millions...one of the most popular picture books ever published! This picture book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom, as children love chanting along with the naughty monkeys. Children will delight in...
Giraffes can't dance
Andreae, Giles 1966-
Paper Book
Celebrate the holidays with a new Christmas board book starring the characters of the #1 New York Times bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance. "Jingle bells, jingle bells, join Gerald as he grooves. He sways his neck, he shakes his tail, he high-kicks...
Dinosaur vs. the library
Shea, Bob
Paper Book
Use your indoor ROAR when reading this interactive story time favorite, from the popular Dinosaur vs. series by seriously funny man Bob Shea! Dinosaur is going to one of his favorite places: the library! On the way, he invites his friends--a lonesome...
Not quite narwhal
Sima, Jessie
Paper Book
This New York Times bestseller is soon to be an animated series on Netflix! In the tradition of Uni the Unicorn and Gaston, this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book tells the story of a young unicorn who was born under the sea to a family of...
Snowmen at night
Buehner, Caralyn
Paper Book
New for the fall season, this New York Times bestseller is now available in a sturdy board book edition, previously sold only through the gift set. Snowmen at Night reveals a wonderful wintertime secret--when we are sleeping, the snowmen are out playing! This exuberant, rhyming tale continues to...
Time for school, little blue truck
Schertle, Alice
Paper Book
Ride along to school with the #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck and meet Blue's new friend: a bright yellow school bus. Beep-beep! Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are excited to meet a bright yellow school bus on the road. They see all the little...
Bunny's book club
Silvestro, Annie
Paper Book
Join Bunny as he takes a a top-secret trip to the library in a story that celebrates the love of reading. Bunny loves to sit outside the library with the kids and listen to summer story time. But when the weather gets cold and everyone moves inside, his daily dose of joy is gone....
Rappy the raptor
Gutman, Dan
Paper Book
* Extensive F&G distribution at national teacher and librarian conferences and preview events * Author panel and signing (with Dan Yaccarino) at TLA 2015 (April, Austin)
Green eggs and ham
Seuss Dr
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Join in the fun with Sam-I-Am in this iconic Dr. Seuss classic about the joy of trying new things. And don't miss the Netflix series adaptation! One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books I do not like green eggs and ham....
The good egg
John, Jory
Paper Book
Featured title at national teacher and librarian conferences, including large character cut-out in booth at ALA Midwinter (January, Seattle)  HarperStacks campaign, including sweeps for kit/books with advertising to support School and library review advertising ...
The book hog
Pizzoli, Greg
Paper Book
The Book Hog loves books - the way they look, the way they feel, the way they smell - and he'll grab whatever he can find. There's only one problem: he can't read! But when a kind librarian invites him to join for storytime, this literature-loving pig discovers the treasure that books really are....
Tiny T. Rex and the very dark dark
Stutzman, Jonathan
Paper Book
Tiny and Pointy are embarking on a whole new adventure - camping in the back yard! There's only one problem - it's dark outside, with no nighty-lights, and that is when the Grumbles and Nom-bies come out! But Tiny and Pointy are best friends, and working together they figure out a way to creatively...
Edwina, the dinosaur who didn't know she was extinct
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Everyone in town knows Edwina. She is the dinosaur who plays with the kids. She is the dinosaur who helps little old ladies cross the street. And best of all, she bakes yummy chocolate-chip cookies. Everyone loves Edwinaexcept for Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie. Reginald knows dinosaurs are extinct and...
Barnacle is bored
Fenske, Jonathan
Paper Book
Barnacle is bored. Bored. Bored. Bored.Barnacle is stuck on the underside of a pier, wishing he had something to do. Every day is exactly the same. The tide comes in and Barnacle gets wet. The tide goes out and Barnacle dries off. Boring! Barnacle wants something EXCITING to happen. Then a colorful...
Stick and Stone
Ferry, Beth
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling duo Stick and Stone are STICKing together in this hilarious and heartwarming picture book that proves once and for all why best friends ROCK! From beloved picture book creators Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld, perfect for fans of Kelly DiPucchio and Jory John.  ...
Stellaluna
Cannon, Janell 1957-
Paper Book
While out searching for food, fruit bat Stellaluna and her mother are attacked by a vicious owl. Stellaluna is separated from Mother Bat and taken in by a family of birds where she must put aside her bat habits to fit in with her new family. But one fateful flight when she is separated from her...
Harry the dirty dog
Zion, Gene
Paper Book
Don't miss Harry the Dirty Dog! This funny picture book about the strong-willed dog who really doesn't want a bath stands the test of time. Harry is a white dog with black spots who absolutely, positively hates to take a bath. After a day of adventure, Harry...
How to catch a dinosaur
Wallace, Adam
Paper Book
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling team comes a dinomite How to Catch adventure sure to delight any dinosaur fan this Christmas! Do dinosaurs still walk among us? Sure, no one has seen one, but if alligators, whales, and even birds still exist, then dinosaurs must still...

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