A Suitcase Surprise For Mommy - By Cat Cora

This is the perfect little book for a child who has a working mother.  Zoran's Mommy has to fly out of town, on business, and he knows he'll miss her a lot.  He comes up with just the right thing to send along with her, to make sure Mommy won't forget how much he loves her!  The illustrations are quite adorable for younger children. 

That Cat Can't Stay - By Thad Krasnesky

Dad comes up with all sorts of excuses for not wanting a cat, but somehow those cats just keep coming! Children will love the humorous illustrations and the rhyming storyline! Yes, Mom and the children are trying to get Daddy to change his mind, but you'll have to admit that this is pretty cute! Quite a fun book for a lesson on pets.

Together - By Hazel Hutchins

This is a very sweet story for teaching young children about various closures - snaps, buttons, velcro, shoelaces, etc.  The best "closure" of all are the loving hugs that hold US together!  Soft illustrations and simple dialogue make this a must-read for any preschool class.

Grandfather's Gold Watch - By Louise Garff Hubbard

A lengthy but truly beautiful story about immigration, heritage, and a little bit of wisdom passed down from one generation to the next.  The messages of "What will I do with my name?" and "What will I do with my time?", woven throughout the tale, are priceless.  The colorless sketches are extremely detailed.

The Frogs And Toads All Sang - By Arnold Lobel

A charming collection of rhymes about frogs and toads. One poem has a line declaring, "Go away, you fools!", but the other rhymes are very cute!  These would be a perfect length for teaching younger children to memorize!  The fun sketches made by the author were colored in by his daughter, after his death. 

Pajama Pirates - By Andrew Kramer

What a delightful bedtime story - especially for boys!  Siblings decide to a have a little bit of imaginary "pirate" play, before Mama comes and tells them it's time to sleep.  Lots of creativity!  The fun rhyme scheme and unique illustrations make this perfect for reading aloud.

Brontorina - By James Howe

Brontorina is a dinosaur who dreams of becoming a ballerina.  She must face some pretty big obstacles, but in her heart, she knows she's a dancer.  This story teaches that if you hold onto your dreams, anything can happen! You may also learn a few dancing terms! The cartoon style illustrations are fun.