Yours and Mine by Peter Geibler and Almud Kunert
In this captivating compare-and-contrast book that will provoke many discussions with your little ones, two friends regale each other with tales of their imaginary friends. Handsome illustrations, rhyming text, and interesting, exciting characters provide the perfect backdrop for some quality shared-reading experiences.
A Fish Out of Water by Helen Palmer; illustrated by P.D. Eastman "When you feed a fish Never feed him a lot.
So much and no more Never more than a spot..."
Kids will take delight in the Dr. Suessian-style rhymes as a little boy ignores a pet-store owner's advice, and Otto, his new goldfish, grows to gigantic proportions. Your little fish will take the bait.
The Happy Day by Ruth Krauss; illustrated by Marc Simont
As the last of the snow falls, the animals rub the sleep from their eyes after a long winter's slumber. Slowly they see and smell the delights of fresh spring flowers poking up from under the snow, and they laugh and dance to the rhythm of the new season. A feel-good, curl-up-in-your-lap read-together.
Nobody's Diggier Than a Dog by Susan Campbell Bartoletti; illustrated by Beppe Giacobbe
In this cheery homage to man's best friend, alliterative verse describes different dogs, each engaged in characteristic mischievous behavior. The short verses are easy enough for beginning readers to handle, or they make a good read-together. Your little pooches will be wagging their tails over this fun read.
Cat and Fish by Joan Grant; illustrated by Neil Curtis
In this story of opposites attract, Cat comes from the land and Fish comes from the sea. Cat introduces Fish to his world, and Fish brings Cat to his watery home. Vivid black-and-white illustrations bring to life this kid-pleasing story of unlikely friends who overcome their different backgrounds.
