RECOMMENDEDREADS: STAFFFAVORITES
P HIGG, R
WE DON’T LOSE OUR CLASS GOLDFISH
Ryan T. Higgins
When Penelope Rex brings home Walter, the class goldfish, for the weekend, she is not sure how to feel, but when Walter goes missing, Penelope searches high and low for her fishy classmate.
P HARR, V
Vashti Harrison BIG
From a New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator, this deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance.
P MCGI, A
BATHE THE CAT
Alice B McGinty
Dad has posted a list of chores for the family to do before grandma comes, including bathing the cat; but the cat does not want a bath, so she mixes up the instructions, and soon the house is in chaos.
P DAYW, D
THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS
Drew Daywalt
A laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors.
P JOHN, J
THE BIG CHEESE
Jory John
When the annual Cheesecathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top?
P CARZ, B
Breanna Carzoo GREENLIGHT
The cars stop for Redlight and slow for Yellowlight, so why do they leave Greenlight all alone? When Greenlight decides to stop shining altogether, will she be able to find the power and connection of her own light?
P ARNA, M
ARE YOU A CHEESEBURGER?
Monica Arnaldo
Grub is a lonely raccoon rumbling in the trash for food. Seed is a seed patiently waiting in the trash, hoping someone will plant it. When the two finally meet, they realize they might be able to help each other!
A mother dog tries to teach her pup how to bark, and is surprised at why he wasn't learning.
OH NO, THE AUNTS ARE HERE P REX, A
Adam Rex
One girl's visit from a troupe of overwhelming and overly enthusiastic relations escalates to new heights of chaos, absurdity, and delight in a laugh-out-loud take on family reunions.
Jules Feiffer
BARK GEORGE P FEIF, J
THE WORLD’S
CLASS PLANT
Liz Garton Scanlon
A class that is terribly disappointed in their lack of a class pet discovers that having a class plant is the best thing ever.
P LLEN, A
THE COLOR MONSTER
Anna Llenas
Emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out.
P MART, S
FLUFFY MCWHISKERS: CUTENESS EXPLOSION
Stephen W Martin
BLUE BISON NEEDS A HAIRCUT P ROTH, S
Scott Rothman
Blue Bison prides himself on always looking clean and neat. But he has a growing problem with his hair. With the barber shops closed, he must learn a lesson in waiting.
Jan Thomas PROBLEM SOLVED! J THOM, J
Rabbit hopes Pete the ProblemSolving Porcupine can get her out of a bind only to wind up with more issues than she started with in this hilarious and relatable picture book.
Fluffy McWhiskers is so cute that anyone who sees her instantly explodes, making it difficult for the little cat to find a single friend.
Grace Lin ONCE UPON A BOOK P LIN, G
Alice can go anywhere in the magical pages of her favorite book. So when it flaps its pages and invites her in, she is swept away to a world of wonder and adventure.