Early Childhood Recommended Reads | Oak Brook Public Library

21) In my anaana's amautik

Author

Sammurtok, Nadia

Description

"Nadia Sammurtok lovingly invites the reader into the amautik--the pouch in the back of a mother's parka used to carry a child--to experience everything through the eyes of the baby nestled inside, from the cloudlike softness of the pouch to the glistening sound of Anaana's laughter."--

22) Jump!

Author

Matsuoka, Tatsuhide

Description

A frog jumps. Boing! A kitten jumps. Boi-ing! A dog jumps. Boiyyyyyyoiingg! "And I jump too--BOING!" This joyful book gets children joining in the fun of each animal's jump--sharing the sounds and actions.

23) Kindness makes us strong

Author

Description

"This...board book shows various children as they extend kindness in all kinds of situations: on the playground, at lunchtime, on a bike path, and on a neighborhood street."--

24) Let's go for a walk

Author

Description

Shall we have an adventure today? Take this book with you on a walk, and let's have fun spotting things together! Wherever you are, there's so much to discover. So, what are you waiting for... Let's go for a walk!

25) My mama is a mechanic

Author

Description

View a mother through the eyes of her son as they play, cook, and imagine together.

26) Nana in the city

Author

Castillo, Lauren

Series

Recorded Books new reader

Formats:

Book, CD + Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Wonderbook

Description

A young boy is frightened by how busy and noisy the city is when he goes there to visit his Nana, but she makes him a fancy red cape that keeps him from being scared as she shows him how wonderful a place it is.

27) The old truck

Author

Pumphrey, Jarrett/ Pumphrey, Jerome

Formats:

Book, Wonderbook

Description

"On a small family farm, an old truck falls into disrepair and lies nearly forgotten, except by the family's daughter. The truck is been part of her daydreams as she grows up and develops strength and independence. As an industrious young woman, she pulls the rusted and overgrown vehicle from its almost-grave and restores it"--

28) Ollie feels fine

Author

Description

"Meet Ollie, a colorful octopus! After a busy day, he learns that it is fine to feel all of his feelings and that it is okay to not always feel okay."--

29) Peek-a-you!

Author

Pinkney, Andrea Davis

Series

Bright brown baby board books

Description

Rhyming text and bright illustrations capture the whimsical joy of a game of peek-a-boo with little ones.

30) Pride colors

Author

Stevenson, Robin

Formats:

Board Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

"In this photographic concept book, babies and toddlers are introduced to the PRIDE flag and the meaning behind each color."--

31) Princess Puffybottom... and Darryl

Author

Nielsen-Fernlund, Susin

Description

Princess Puffybottom has the perfect life -- her subjects serve her delicious meals, clean up her "delicate matters" and wait on her hand and foot. Life is good ...until Darryl arrives. Princess Puffybottom thinks he's disgusting, horrid and a true animal. Though she tries everything in her power to banish him (including hypnosis, trickery and even sabotage), it looks like this puppy is here to stay. Can Princess P. and Darryl find a way to co-exist?--...

32) The rabbit listened

Author

Doerrfeld, Cori

Formats:

Book, CD + Book, eAudiobook, eBook

Description

"When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling"--

33) The rainbow snail

Author

Description

Blue like the raindrops. Green like the soft grass. Yellow like the warm sun. This is the story of how the rainbow snail came to be. It takes sun and rain to make a rainbow, and what better combination of colors could there be?

34) Ten little squirrels: an old counting rhyme

Author

Description

Ten little squirrels brainstorm a way to evade their natural foe until one of them sneezes. No need to get squirrely--practicing classic rhythm and rhyme while teaching children to count has never been more fun! "Ten Little Squirrels" by New York Times bestselling authors Bill Martin Jr and Michael Samson follows the "tail" of these furry friends as they determine what to do when a dog approaches their tree. Readers can enjoy the charming illustrations,...

35) This beach is loud!

Author

Cotterill, Samantha

Series

Description

"A sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach, but his dad has a trick to help his son face these unexpected obstacles"--

36) We've got the whole world in our hands

Author

Description

"Join in a multicultural celebration of unity and diversity friendships all around the world as we read and sing along with joy, love, and peace!" -- dust jacket. An illustrated text for the adapted spiritual song with pictures of children from different lands.

37) Wiggles, stomps, and squeezes calm my jitters down

Author

Parker, Lindsey Rowe

Formats:

Description

The vibration in her feet when she runs, the tap-tap-tap of her fork on the table at mealtime, the trickle of cool water running over her hands -- these are the things that calm her jitters down. This book is for anyone who has ever felt the need for a wiggle, stomp, or squeeze!

Author

Whittingham, Jane

Description

An energetic, rhyming day-in-the-life romp with a child and the animal playmates of her imagination.