Early Literacy and School Readiness A

Titles for Early Childhood and Early Literacy and School Readiness

Updated April 5, 2024
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Woo hoo! you're doing great!
Boynton, Sandra
Paper Book
Bestselling, beloved author Sandra Boynton--and a very exuberant chicken!--have an important message to share in this inspiring and highly giftable all-ages picture book for every life milestone! Whether you are learning to skate, baking a cake, or even making a mistake, this...
How dinosaurs went extinct : a safety guide
Dyckman, Ame
Paper Book
From author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Jenn Harney comes a hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs!   In this outrageous "safety guide," a child in a museum asks their parents how the dinosaurs all became extinct. Well,...
Creep leap crunch! : a food chain story
Shaffer, Jody Jensen
Paper Book
In this nonfiction picture book, discover how the animal kindgdom's food chain takes shape, from the lowly worm to the mighty king of the jungle. There was a blue sky with a bright shining sun, A dazzling, life-giving, fiery sun. The day had begun.<...
Stickler loves the world
Smith, Lane
Paper Book
From award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith comes Stickler, a woodland creature who reminds us to appreciate the everyday wonders we often ignore.In a picture book that's both silly and sweet, readers will find Stickler's enthusiasm irresistible and see the world anew. A...
The city tree
Boss, Shira
Paper Book
In this enchanting and informative picture book with environmental themes, a newly planted sidewalk tree transforms the neighborhood as residents nurture it through the seasons. Vibrantly illustrated and with extensive back matter, this is a lovely ode to how trees make cities-...
Problem solved!
Thomas, Jan
Paper Book
Rabbit hopes Pete the Problem-Solving Porcupine can get her out of a bind only to wind up with more issues than she started with in this hilarious and relatable picture book. Rabbit has a problem! Her room is a mess. Luckily, Pete the Problem-Solving Porcupine shows up just in...
Mine!
Fleming, Candace
Paper Book
This rhythmic read-aloud about sharing by an award-winning author and a Caldecott medalist features a series of hilariously selfish forest animals. In a tall, tall tree, at the tip-tippy top, hangs a single red apple... Along skirts Mouse. "An apple!" she...
Dog vs. Strawberry
Buchet, Nelly author
Paper Book
A dog and a strawberry find themselves nose to stem in this hilarious picture book that's perfect for dog lovers. An epic battle ensues--who will come out on top? A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Welcome to the Greatest Race of All Time! ...
Moo hoo
Perrott, Audrey author
Paper Book
Grab your tissues and meet Milton, a bawling bull who learns to embrace his tears and all his big feelings in this relatable read-aloud perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey, The Day the Crayons Quit, and The Story of Ferdinand. Milton has a wonderful life. ...
The thingamajig
Alexander, Rilla author illustrator
Paper Book
A young elephant is on the case to find the miscellaneous objects their animal neighbors have lost in this playful and whimsical humdinger of a picture book. Little elephant's parent can't quite remember the name of the thing they've lost, but they need it back! While on the hunt...
What's new, Daniel?
Archer, Micha author
Paper Book
Caldecott Honor winner Micha Archer's gloriously detailed collages invite readers into Daniel's blossoming world, encouraging them to appreciate all the wonderful new things in their own lives, big and small. "What's new?" We casually say this to each other all the time, but when...
Maisy goes to the eye doctor
Cousins, Lucy author illustrator
Paper Book
Come along with Maisy for her first-ever eye test in a delightful story sure to help make this a rosy experience for little patients. When Maisy's friend Ella has trouble seeing numbers on the board at preschool, the two go together to Dr. Flamingo the optometrist's office to...
Ahoy!
Blackall, Sophie author illustrator
Paper Book
Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure...all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling creator. ...
My first Earth Day
Katz, Karen author illustrator
Paper Book
I think about the forests, the water, all the animals, the fish, and the sun. I think about all the ways I can take care of our earth. Introduce young readers to Earth Day with Karen Katz's lovely storytelling and colorful collage art. There's no better way to...
This little kitty in the garden
Obuhanych, Karen author
Paper Book
Spring is blooming, and what better way for rascally kittens to celebrate than by causing mischief in the garden in this charming picture book! Spring has sprung on Sakura Way. The five little kittles will garden today! Read along as these frisky...
Ursula upside down
Tabor, Corey R. author illustrator
Paper Book
Ursula the catfish finds confidence in seeing the world her own way in another innovative, flipped-format picture book from Caldecott Honoree and Geisel Award winner Corey R. Tabor. Ursula is a happy catfish, swimming through a shimmering river with weeds waving...
What happened to you?
Catchpole, James, 1980- author
Paper Book
A Schneider Family Book Award Honor book! This accessible, funny, and groundbreaking story addresses the questions children often ask, as well as a disabled child's choice not to answer. What happened to you? Was it a shark? A burglar?...
Don't blow your top!
Dyckman, Ame author
Paper Book
Everybody gets angry sometimes, even a little volcano. But with some rock-steady advice, Little Volcano finds a way to process their steamy emotions. Spend a day in paradise with Little Volcano and Big Volcano. Everything is beautiful and calm until an out-of-control bird drops a coconut...

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