Kid's Book Blog

"For preschoolers who enjoy language play, this opens up whole new opportunities for communication."--Kirkus Reviews

“When an author says ‘Wonderful,’ does she really mean, ‘I wish I’d thought of it!’? You betcha! This is the perfect toddler book.”—Jane Yolen, author of the New York Times bestselling How Do Dinosaurs? series

"Dierlizzi's jazzy verse translations of animal sounds work well...Chou...gives his imagination free rein."
--Publishers Weekly

adorable rhyming book with fun and playful illustrations alll about animals sounds and what do they really mean to say if they could talk.

Sam is a quiet little boy who hates show-and-tell. Just thinking about it makes his stomach hurt. Sam must find a way to conquer his fear of show-and-tell.

adorable little story about a shy giraffee named Sam who is so shy he is terrified to talk in front of his class and show his show-and-tell item to the group but, as he waatched the other kids realized that no one laughed, or made fun of anyone and that his class clapped for each person!
a perfect story for little shy children with soft welcoming illustrations!

This colorful, young read-aloud about all things canine is doggone fun. Woof! Sit. Stay. Roll Over. Sure, those are the classics—but dogs can do so much more! Sledding. Shedding. Inspecting. Protecting. Paddling laps. Dancing? Perhaps! Be it a working dog or a playing dog, man’s best friend can be pretty darn busy. This energetic, rhyming text paired with vibrant, playful illustrations is sure to get dog lovers everywhere eager to teach their old dogs some new tricks.

The world is a fun and colourful place, filled with sharing and excitement, ups and downs, and everything in between. But my favourite thing in the world is...you! This comforting tale is the perfect gift to remind every child just how special they are.

What better place for naptime than a grand pirate ship on the high seas!

Two boys use their imaginations to turn everyday objects, from a white bandanna to yellow coins to a red blanket, into colorful pirate treasure as they prepare for naptime. With a bouncy rhymed text and fun illustrations, this charming book teaches little ones their colors while making a great read-aloud. Even the youngest readers and listeners will want to be a part of the fun as they get ready to sail off to sleep!

Adorable read for the child pirate lover in the family.. also a fun read for naptime or bedtime! Perfect interactive story with all the colors for the kids to find!

Whether it’s slurping up spaghetti or catching some sun at the beach, the everyday wonders celebrated in this collection of poems will appeal to young readers.
Cleverly crafted by Mordicai Gerstein, Dear Hot Dog follows three friends from the time they wake up and brush their teeth to when they snuggle up for bed with their favorite stuffed animal. In between playing outside, making crafts, eating their favorite treats, and reading, together they delight in the adventure and magic that each day brings. Gerstein’s vibrant illustrations and lighthearted verse make Dear Hot Dog a great introduction to poetry for young readers.

fun poems about some everyday things!

In a lively guessing game format, find out why the feet of tree frogs, and those of eight other animals, are perfectly adapted to their habitats. Illustrated with brightly detailed paintings, this simple, informative text will have children looking at feet in a whole new way.

A fun read with such a touching ending!

Beautiful addition to our Alphabet books! Gorgeous photography for each letter of the alphabet! perfect read aloud during the fall or anytime of year!

Partake in the wonders of the fall through rich images of nature, family, and friends. Perfect for preschoolers, this alphabet book features the special and often magical moments of the season—complete with apples, leaves, frost and more.

When Froggy and his pals decide to build a tree house (with lots of help from Dad), their plans don't include inviting Frogilina to hang out there for pizza parties. "Boys only!" says Froggy. But things don't go as planned for lovable but trouble-prone Froggy, and in the end, it's Frogilina who saves the day-and the pizza!


Adorable! another fun addition to the Froggy series!Perfect read aloud for fun with dad!

As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! With irresistible artwork by best-selling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld and sweet, rhyming text, this book will have truck lovers of all ages begging for more.

a cute and vibrantly illustrated story all about construction vehicles getting ready to end their day and sleep!

adorable illustrations! a fun and silly dog story about Marley one of our favorite four legged friends!

It’s Halloween, the silliest and spookiest night of the year. And when Marley’s around, it’s also the messiest! This year the family is throwing a big Halloween party, and Marley wants to help with the preparations. But in typical Marley fashion, instead of helping he causes havoc. He gets his head stuck in a pumpkin, turns the streamers into confetti, eats all of the Halloween candy, and that’s just the beginning!

Baby Ruby won't stop crying. Dad gives her a bath, Mom gives her a feed, Nanna takes her for a drive, and Grandad walks her around the garden, but Ruby won't stop crying. At last her brother Theo has a try and sings her a special song he makes up. Theo is so tired out by all of this that he falls asleep, and so does Ruby. A warm family story about a baby that won't stop crying and an older brother who saves the day.

Mouse's ravenous appetite has gotten him into trouble again! On a dark and spooky night, he hitches a ride in a trick-or-treat sack, hoping to get some Halloween candy for himself, but where is Mouse being taken? After taking a tumble and getting caught in the rain, Mouse finds shelter but he's alone and in a creaky old house. He hears a rattle. A skeleton? He sees a shape float by. A ghost? But brave Mouse is not afraid. "Boo!" he cries. The house is not so scary after all. Lucky for Mouse, a trail of candy guides him safely home to his hidey-hole.

fun illustrations add depth to this cute little story of a mouse's halloween adventure!

Llama Llama is feeling crummy, sneezing, achy, head all stuffy. No school today for Llama, he’s sick at home in his red pajamas. As the day wears on and Llama starts feeling better, boredom sets in--along with Mama Llama’s coughs and sneezes. Llama Llama knows just what to do, bringing Mama tissues, a fluffy pillow, and books to read. Anna Dewdney’s latest is a welcome addition to her bestselling Llama Llama picture book repertoire, perfectly capturing the challenges of a little one home sick from school and the big dose of love that makes the best medicine.

Adorable story with perfect illustrations! the perfect sick day read aloud- snuggle up with a blanket and read this fun little story about a LLama and his mama!

The babies on the bus sing
LA-LA-LA!
LA-LA-LA!
LA-LA-LA!

A perfect square is transformed in this adventure story that will transport you far beyond the four equal sides of this square book.

This deceptively simple-seeming picture book offers a clever take on sharing.


Up and down! Round and round! Tom is having a blast zooming all over the neighborhood on his new red bike. But when Tom stops by Sam's house to show off his wheels, he's in for an unhappy surprise. The new bike is suddenly . . . gone. Could his best friend Sam be the culprit?"
 
A simple story about friendship, a new bike and sharing! A perfect preschool read aloud or a special book for the child who loves bikes!

"Actor Diggs, making his children's book debut, gives an unvarnished take on the emotional impact of taunting that cuts to the core of one's identity… Evans makes the hero's journey to confidence irresistible, with bighearted, stylized pictures that draw on the emotionally exuberant vocabulary of street art and anime.” --Publishers Weekly


A simple story to explain to kids about ethnic differences and how special each child is in their own special way!