Never Take A Shark To The Dentist - By Judi Barrett

This funny book is just the kind of story that 4- and 5-year olds LOVE!  Each page gets the reader to think about the different characteristics of the animal featured, while being accompanied by a pretty hilarious illustration. The silly dialogue is great for asking children "Why?", before turning to the next page: "Why would you not want to take a shark to the dentist?", and "Why should you never hold hands with a lobster?"

Babies - By Ros Asquith

A simple book ABOUT babies FOR babies! It shows that, though children are different from each other, there are some things that all of them have in common. This story would be perfect for reading to an infant, or for reading with a toddler sibling about their new baby brother or sister.  The cartoon illustrations are simple for a younger audience.

The Flower Faerie - By Frank Asch & Vladimir Vagin

If your child loves fantasy and fairy tales, this book is definitely one to add to your collection.  Asch and Vagin tell the story of an emperor's son who one day finds a beautiful fairy in the forest.  The little boy knows he mustn't touch it, but his father is a greedy man who captures the fairy and decides to keep her in a glass case. When all of the flowers and crops in the kingdom suddenly begin to die, the emperor realizes that he has made a terrible mistake.  This tale teaches children that beautiful things are best left where they belong.

Round Is A Pancake - By Joan Sullivan Baranski

What a perfect book for a lesson on shapes!  Enter a land of kings, and queens, and court jesters, and discover a world of round objects.  You absolutely cannot beat these brightly colored illustrations! They're fantastic!

How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight? - By Varsha Bajaj

Animal babies and boys and girls alike ALL need kisses at bedtime!  This sweet story rhymes and teaches number sequence.  Warm illustrations show nothing but love, security and affection.  If you enjoy reading to your little one before tucking them in and kissing them goodnight, you will definitely love this book!

Make Way For Ducklings - By Robert McCloskey

Mr. and Mrs. Mallard fly all over Boston, searching for just the right place to build their nest and raise their little ones.  An island near the Public Garden proves to be that special place, but sometimes the duck family needs the help of some kindly police officers in order to safely waddle through traffic! SMILE!  The book may seem a bit long, but there's something about its charm that holds the attention of even very young listeners.  A delightful story filled with those timeless sketches McCloskey is famous for. 

Rosie's Fishing Trip - By Amy Hest

A warm story that celebrates the beauty of spending time with Grampa. This sort of tender children's book is definitely a rare find!  Rosie and her Grampa wake up early, share muffins and chocolate milk, go fishing, write a poem together, and return home to tell Mama all about it.  A wonderful tool for showing today's children that there is much more to life than playing video games and watching television!  The soft illustrations are priceless.