Picture Books

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• Anno, Mitsumasa

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    Anno’s Journey
    There are several Anno books. Most are wordless and the reader has to find Anno in various landscapes—very fun even for young children.
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

B

• Beskow, Elsa

   All I’ve read of hers are great
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    Children of the Forest
    all I’ve read of hers are great
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    Peter's Old House
    all I’ve read of hers are great
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    Pelle’s New Suit
    all I’ve read of hers are great
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

• Brett, Jan

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    A Christmas Treasury
    This includes most of her great stories with their gorgeous, lush illustrations; you can easily find many of her individual books.
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

• Brown, Margaret Wise

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    The Little Fur Family
    A house favorite
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

• Brumbeau, Jeff

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    The Quiltmaker’s Gift
    Phenomenal illustrations
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

C

• Cannon, Janell

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    Verdi
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    Stellaluna
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

• Caseley, Judith

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    Mama Coming and Going
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

• Collington, Peter

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    A Small Miracle
    Wordless Christmas story—a family favorite
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Cooney, Barbara

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    Basket Moon
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

D

• DePaola, Tomie

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    The Clown of God
    Great illustrator; many Christian themes and saints’ stories
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    Pascual and the Kitchen Angels
    Great illustrator
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    The Holy Twins
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland
    Great illustrator
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    The Night of Las Posadas
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

• DeRico, Ul

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    The Rainbow Goblins
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

G

• Gilman, Phoebe

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    Something From Nothing
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

H

• Haas, Irene

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    The Maggie B
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

• Hall, Donald

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    The Ox-Cart Man
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

• Hissey, Jane

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    Little Bear’s Trousers
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

• Hoban, Russell

  • The Frances Books

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    Bedtime for Frances
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1
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    A Birthday for Frances
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1
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    A Baby Sister for Frances
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

• Hobbie, Holly

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    Toot & Puddle
    The Toot and Puddle series is good, but these are our favorites
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    Wish You Were You Here
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

• Hughes, Shirley

    A house favorite—author and illustrator
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    All About Alfie
    This is a compilation of Alfie stories. They also are published individually as Alfie Gets in First, Alfie’s Feet, Alfie Gives a Hand, and An Evening With Alfie or individual stories.
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    Dogger
    Had to read this one every night for weeks.
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    Alfie Wins a Prize
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    The Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    The Big Alfie and Annie Rose Storybook
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    Tales of Trotter Street
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    Alfie and the Birthday Surprise
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

I

• Iwamura, Kazuo

   For young children—cozy family stories and illustrations
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    The 14 Forest Mice and the Summer Laundry Day
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1
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    The 14 Forest Mice and the Winter Sledding Day
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1
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    The 14 Forest Mice and the Spring Meadow Picnic
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

J

• Johnson, Crockett

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    Harold and the Purple Crayon
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

• Johnston, Tony

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    Yonder
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

K

• Krauss, Ruth

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    A Hole is to Dig
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

L

• Lasker, Joe

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    A Tournament of Knights
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

• Lewis, C.S.

   All of his books as soon as children can read them, esp. The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce (L4)
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    The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Lindvall, Ella K.

  • Read Aloud Bible Stories

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    Read Aloud Bible Stories: Volume 1
    These are great for young children, ages 2-5
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1
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    Read Aloud Bible Stories: Volume 2
    These are great for young children, ages 2-5
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1
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    Read Aloud Bible Stories: Volume 3
    These are great for young children, ages 2-5
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1
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    Read Aloud Bible Stories: Volume 4
    These are great for young children, ages 2-5
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1
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    Read Aloud Bible Stories: Volume 5
    These are great for young children, ages 2-5
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

M

• McCloskey, Robert

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    Lentil
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    Make Way for Ducklings
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    One Morning in Maine
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    Blueberries for Sal
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

• Milne, A.A.

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    Pooh's Library: Winnie-The-Pooh
    Certainly this is one of the best children’s books of all time. Make sure to read the real version, not just all the picture book selections. The whole family can enjoy the different levels of humor.
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2, 3, 4

O

• Oram, Hiawyn

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    Badger’s Bring Something Party
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

P

• Pearl S. Buck

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    Christmas Day in the Morning
    A boy gives his father a gift of service--beautiful
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Peet, Bill

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    Chester, the Worldly Pig
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

• Philbrick, Margaret

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    Back to the Manger
    Lovely Christmas story with great local (Chicago) references & illus.
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2, 3, 4

R

• Robinson, Joan

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    Teddy Robinson
    An easy chapter book—a house favorite
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

• Rylant, Cynthia

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    Let's Go Home
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

S

• Steig, William

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    Dr. DeSoto
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    The Library
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2
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    Brave Irene
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2

T

• Thayer, Jane

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    The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy
    Precious story
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

• Tudor, Tasha

   Mostly known for her lovely illustrations
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    A Time to Keep
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2, 3, 4
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    A Doll's Christmas
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2, 3, 4
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    Wings from the Wind
    An anthology of poems
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2, 3, 4
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    Pumpkin Moonshine
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1, 2, 3, 4

W

• Wells, Rosemary

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    My Very First Mother Goose
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

• Wheeler, Lisa

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    Sailor Moo: Cow at Sea
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

• Wildsmith, Brian

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    Joseph
    A beautifully illus. retelling of the story of Joseph and his brothers
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1

• Wood, Audrey and Don

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    Elbert’s Bad Word
    Great story, and they never tell you the bad word—yea!
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1
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    King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub
    Gender: Both
    Level: 1