Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

by Judith Viorst

On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days, too.

Alexander series

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

by Bill Martin

Exuberantly colored artwork and favorite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colors.

Harold and the Purple Crayon

by Crockett Johnson

Harold draws himself into quite an adventure with his purple crayon.

Harold and the Purple Crayon Books series

Horton Hears a Who!

by Dr Seuss

Horton, the lovable elephant, tries to protect tiny creatures on a speck of dust. An easy reader with delightful verse and pictures.

The Little Engine That Could

by Watty Piper

This classic story about the Little Blue Engine who says, "I think I can, I think I can," continues to be a popular favorite.

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

by Virginia Lee Burton

Mike Mulligan proves that although dated, his steam shovel is still useful. Brightly colored, charming crayon drawings add to the cheerfulness of the suspense.

The Runaway Bunny

by Margaret Wise Brown Clement Hurd

A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him.

The Snowy Day

by Ezra Jack Keats

A boy in the city plays in the snow on a very snowy day in this Caldecott Medal winner.

Swimmy

by Leo Lionni

A little black fish in a school of red fish discovers a way of protecting them all from their natural enemies.