Picture Books

Using very few words, this amusing bedtime story follows a zoo watchman making his nightly rounds. Little does he know that the mischievous gorilla is using his keys to unlock all the animal’s cages. By the time the watchman gets home, he has an army of...

Four insect friends are searching for a good place to live. Could it be a puddle or a log? A butterfly helps them find the perfect spot in this picture book that reinforces the importance of maintaining green spaces.

Two moles lodge a protest when a family tries to throw them out of the garden where they live. This story teaches children about moles in a fun way.

Buzz and Fly Guy teach children about dogs in a fun, unforgettable way.

In this very large format cumulative picture book, two squirrels look for their child in the forest. Join them in their search and find 100 animals! Children will learn about different animals while they reinforce number skills.

One morning, a giant octopus appeared on a roof! At first, no one was happy, but soon, the helpful octopus won over everyone. One night, he was no longer there. Could a bigger surprise be in store for the town?

This delightful picture book offers a lighthearted way to introduce children to the concept of diurnal and nocturnal animals.

Blas acts like most dogs except at the same time every day, he flops down on the same spot and does not move. No one can figure out why. His family and readers will enjoy learning the melodic reason.

An octopus is caught by a diver and placed in an aquarium. Missing his freedom and life in the ocean, the octopus makes a daring escape.

All the animals saw it. Some were frightened; some were just surprised. What could it be? Children will love the photographs used in place of illustrations.

In this adaptation of the classic folktale, a wolf goes to a hen's house to make stone soup. The hen, along with the other animals, ends up providing ingredients for a delicious vegetable soup. The large format makes it ideal for reading with groups.

Children will love this lyrical, illustrated adaptation of The Little Red Hen. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

In this fun-filled book about farm animals and the sounds they make, the main characters are a cow that oinks and a pig that moos. They ignore the taunts of the other animals, and teach each other the sounds they know to become the only bilingual animals...

Readers will enjoy following the antics of a playful assortment of animal characters as they awaken from their winter slumber, run through the woods, and make a magical discovery: a beautiful yellow flower sprouting out of the snow.

Tired of hopping and jumping, Betsy the frog watches leaves float down from the trees and is inspired to leap and whirl.

Exuberant illustrations and simple text combine in this wonderful backyard adventure as a sneaky cat tries to catch tasty birds for lunch. This clever and beautiful book is an ideal introduction to bird watching.

A little boy's walk becomes a parade of friendly animals as he encounters a black cat, a chestnut horse, a red cow, a green duck, a yellow dog, and a pink pig. The simple text identifies each animal and its color.

Spanish language edition of A Farmer's Life for Me. A busy family and their friends spend a day working and playing on the farm. From milking the cows in the morning to closing the gate at night, learn about a day in the life of a farming family. A QR...

A little boy's walk becomes a parade of friendly animals as he encounters a black cat, a chestnut horse, a red cow, a green duck, a yellow dog, and a pink pig. The simple text identifies each animal and its color.

Rex has lost his specs and his whole world is topsy-turvy. He accidentally washes his face in the toilet bowl, uses an owl as a towel, and confuses his friends for bad guys!

Camilla Koffler was famous for her photographs of animals. She used her craft to create this picture book about two little bears who disobey their mother, wander off, and get lost. The use of photos instead of illustrations adds an innovative twist to...

Today is a special day for Hugasaurus. Out on her own for the first time, she cannot wait to make friends and discover new things. She finds a group of fellow dinosaurs, and soon, the group is playing and having a great time. Later on, however,...

Harry the whale is never satisfied. He drags the ocean's treasure along in search of more. One day, a brave crab named Cristal asks him to stop and helps him discover what is truly important.

Onsen is the name given to the thermal baths in Japan. This story was inspired by the monkeys that live in the Jigokudani Valley. It shows them enjoying both the warm water and the mountains. The simple text captures their peaceful existence.

There is strength in numbers and in this incredible story children will learn the value of solidarity and teamwork. Only with a spirit of togetherness can a group of jungle animals work together to survive a terrible and unexpected flood.

Sunnyville was a perfect place until Rhino littered. The townsfolk started to exhibit selfish behavior. Luckily, one day, Mouse comes up with simple yet effective solution.

In this rhyming picture book, Fox and Porcupine share why they are such good friends.

One hungry fox and some delicious-looking chickens make for a fun counting book. Young children will especially love how the story ends.

A father tries to tell his son the extraordinary story of Manuela the hen, but the boy keeps challenging certain details. Readers will love finally seeing what happens to Manuela when she leaves the egg factory where she works and gets to live out her...

A crow was the first to see the strange white creature wash up on the shore. All the forest animals run away frightened and want it gone. Some animals want to help the sad creature, but the others do not. One day, the crows take charge and finally...

Once upon a time, there was an enormous elephant that all the other animals hid from because of the loud noise he made when he walked. He was so lonely and thought no one lived close by. One day, a wasp decided to do something. Who knew that a little...

A drought has made food scarce; therefore, hungry Uncle Tiger must go into town and buy some groceries. When Uncle Rabbit sees him with his bag of provisions, he devises a clever plan to get his paws on it.

Elephant feels something on his head and he is none too pleased to discover it's a bird. Will Piggy will able to help?

What is the most special thing in the world? Is it a place? Is it a person? Accompany a mother goose and her child and discover the answer for yourself.

Little White Fish is so happy because his mother has come to take him home. First, though, he has to say goodbye to all his marine animal friends.

This book introduces young children to a variety of monkeys and shows how they live high up in the trees.

Kevin Henkes, captures the sweet, sometimes slapstick struggle of Kitten, who sees her first full moon and thinks it's a bowl of milk in the sky. The rhythmic text and delightful artwork ensure story time success. Children will love Kitten's quest and...

Young children will learn all about shapes and sizes as Little White Fish invites different sea creatures to his birthday party.

Leo, an adorable little tiger, feels frustrated because he just can't do the things that all his friends seem to have mastered. Mother Tiger urges him to be patient. Eventually, Leo begins to shine, showing that it's okay to be a late bloomer. ...

By substituting words and sounds for characters, this clever picture book shows children the differences between dogs, cats, and birds.