Great Story Time Reads

Books that make a big impression when read out loud!

Updated December 9, 2022
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Great Story Time Reads

Books that make a big impression when read out loud!

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Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!
Willems, Mo
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.
Grumpy Bird
Tankard, Jeremy
Paper Book
The debut book of Jeremy Tankard's high-flying Bird series!Bird wakes up feeling grumpy. Too grumpy to eat or play -- too grumpy even to fly. "Looks like I'm walking today," says Bird. He walks past Sheep, who offers to keep him company. He walks past Rabbit, who also could use a walk. Raccoon,...
Vamos a cazar un oso
Rosen, Michael
Paper Book
In this classic English rhyme, a father, four children, and a dog embark on a bear hunt that takes them through fields, across a deep river, and into a dense forest to find a bear in a cave.
Caps for sale
Slobodkina, Esphyr
CD
"Caps for Sale Book and CD will be featured in the HarperCollins booth at major institutional conferences, including TLA, IRA, ALA, and NCTE "A finished book will be sent to a list of large school and public library systems and influential...
Giraffes can't dance
Andreae, Giles 1966-
Paper Book
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...
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...
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...
No, David!
Shannon, David 1959-
Paper Book
The Caldecott Honor-winning classic by bestselling picture book creator David Shannon is celebrating its twenty-five year anniversary with a special edition featuring bonus content! When David Shannon was five years old, he wrote and illustrated his first book. On every page were these...
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
Kowalchuk, William R.
VHS
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 the Dirty Dog has been recognized by the National Education Association as an all-time top-100 children's book. It...
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