One Monday Morning by Uri Shulevitz
On Monday morning--or on any day and at any time--this 30-year-old classic will delight even the youngest of readers. A prince and his queen come to call on a young boy, but as he repeats again and again, "I wasn't home." They return the following day with the king, but still he wasn't home. The royal gathering gets larger each day--knight, jester, gardener, cook--but still no luck. Unique illustrations and clever text deliver a satisfying, happy ending.
Baby Brains: The Smartest Baby in the Whole World by Simon James
Mr. and Mrs. Brains want their unborn child to be smart--I mean real smart: they read to him, play music and language CDs, and turn up the sound when the news is on. Sure enough, within days of his birth, Baby Brains is reading the newspaper, repairing the car, attending medical school, and walking in space. Your little brainiacs and you will jointly delight in the antics of this genius juvenile.
Pretzel by Margret & H.A. Rey
In this sweet story of puppy love (yes, really), Pretzel is a newborn dachshund who, as he gets older, grows and grows . . . and grows and grows . . . until he's the longest dachshund in the world. He's admired by all and becomes a blue-ribbon winner. Pretzel "longs" for the little dachshund Greta, who doesn't return his affections. When she gets into a jam, only someone long can save her. Can Pretzel save Greta and win her love? Your little pups will be yelping to find out.
The Big Ball of String by Ross Mueller
A child's imagination is front and center in this charming picture book. Little George wants to play soccer but has no soccer ball. All he has is a ball of green string. This will do, so off to the park, where he kicks, kicks, and kicks some more until his "ball" disappears. He finds a piece of string, starts rolling it up as he retraces his steps until he finds himself back home, and decides to play some soccer. Your little ones will get a kick out of this one.
The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active & Feeling Great for Monsters & Kids! by Edward Miller
Here's an excellent opportunity to sit down with your kids and talk about healthy-eating habits. Topics such as making healthy food choices, portion sizes, counting calories, the importance and benefits of proper sleep and regular exercise, and more are presented in a fun, child-friendly style. The monster in all of you will eat this book up.
