Great Story Time Reads

Books that make a big impression when read out loud!

Updated December 9, 2022
Drag items up and down to your preferred order then select the "Save Order" button.
Escargot
Slater, Dashka
Paper Book
Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
A book for Escargot
Slater, Dashka
Paper Book
Tiny T. Rex and the impossible hug
Stutzman, Jonathan
Ebook
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 only a hug will do. But with his short...
How to catch a gingerbread man
Wallace, Adam
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! From the NYT and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a fantastical gingerbread man book that makes a funny gift for kids! Do you have what it takes to catch the Gingerbread Man? The famous storybook character has magically come to life and leapt...
Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?
Martin, Bill.
Paper Book
Introduce the littlest cubs to the love of reading with this legendary picture book classic: 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...
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.
We're going on a bear hunt
Rosen, Michael
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...
Giraffes can't dance
Andreae, Giles 1966-
CD
Gerald the giraffe longs to dance but his knees seem to buckle whenever he tries to twirl. Will he learn to sway to his own sweet tune? Find out in this gentle ode to dancing to the beat of your own drum. Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who...
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...
Lola at the library
McQuinn, Anna
Paper Book
In this Lola Reads picture book, learn about the library, checking out books, and story time with Lola, as she discovers the joy of reading! Every Tuesday Lola and her mommy go to the library. Lola meets her friends there. They share books and don't have to be quiet all the...
Green eggs and ham (50th anniversary edition)
Seuss, Dr.
Paper Book
When Sam-I-am persits in pestering a grumpy grouch to eat a plate of green eggs and ham, perseverance wins the day, teaching us all that we cannot know what we like until we have tried it! The original Dr. Seuss classic that inspired the Netflix series. The classic story from...
The good egg
John, Jory
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times bestseller! An Amazon Best Books of the Year 2019 selection! From the bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, a timely story about not having to be Grade A perfect! Meet the good egg. He's a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But...
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...
The rainbow fish
Pfister, Marcus.
Paper Book
For the youngest readers, the board book edition from the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series. The award-winning book about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share. Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every...
Hilda must be dancing
Wilson, Karma.
Paper Book
Swisha-swisha Clap! Clap! Jump, Jump, Jump! "Hilda must be dancing!" Hilda Hippo loves to dance! But there's just one problem. When Hilda dances, it sounds like this: Ka-bump! Ka-bump! Crash! Crash! Crash! Thumpity-bump!
Stellaluna
Cannon, Janell
Paper Book
Stellaluna is a fruit bat, separated from her mother before she can fly. Looked after by birds, she learns about similarities, differences and the essence of friendship.
Harry the dirty dog
Zion, Gene
Paper Book
When Harry the Dirty Dog avoids a bath, his white fur with black spots becomes black fur with white spots! Harry's antics have entertained children for fifty years. This new board book edition of the classic is perfect for the youngest reader who wants to read one more story before...

Library staff! You can create and contribute to lists. Contact your catalog administrator or log in here.