Rrralph by Lois Ehlert

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Would you believe that Ralph the dog can talk? Yip, yip, yip - it's true! With bestselling author Lois Ehlert's simple, funny, call- and- response text and bold, playful collage illustrations, this fresh, young book is sure to get little ones laughing (and talking to their dogs!)

Night’s Nice by Barbara and Ed Emberley

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Hop into bed, turn over thrice, and whisper this softly: Night's nice, night's nice, night's nice. Good Night. Night's Nice will lull little ones to sleep with its soothing, sing- song text and picturesque, stunning nightscapes throughout. From moonlit treetops and city streetlamps to luminous fireworks on the 4th of July, Ed's watercolour illustrations poignantly capture the beauty of nighttime in this reissue of his classic children's story.

Story County Here we Come! by Derek Anderson

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Welcome to Story County! Farmer, Dog, Pig, Chicken, and Miss Cow are eager to make a farm. And it's no ordinary farm. They paint the barn a rainbow of colours, plant crops of jelly beans and candy corn, fashion the prettiest scarecrow, and more, until presto! the farm is complete. Or is it?

Puddle Jumping by Emma Quay, illustrated by Anna Walker

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Panda, Sheep, and Owl may be different, but that's what makes playing together so much fun. These three best friends know just how to make everyday things extraordinary. With adorably stylish illustrations and gently repetitive, sweet- as- can- be stories, each book in the Hello, Friends! series addresses a different preschool concept, like sharing, imagination, bravery, and bedtime. So gather up all four and prepare to have your socks charmed off!

Let’s Play House by Emma Quay, illustrated by Anna Walker

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Panda, Sheep, and Owl may be different, but that's what makes playing together so much fun. These three best friends know just how to make everyday things extraordinary. With adorably stylish illustrations and gently repetitive, sweet- as- can- be stories, each book in the Hello, Friends! series addresses a different preschool concept, like sharing, imagination, bravery, and bedtime. So gather up all four and prepare to have your socks charmed off!

Good Night Sleep Tight by Emma Quay, illustrated by Anna Walker

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Panda, Sheep, and Owl may be different, but that's what makes playing together so much fun. These three best friends know just how to make everyday things extraordinary. With adorably stylish illustrations and gently repetitive, sweet- as- can- be stories, each book in the Hello, Friends! series addresses a different preschool concept, like sharing, imagination, bravery, and bedtime. So gather up all four and prepare to have your socks charmed off!

Kisses are Yuck! By Julia Jarman, illustrated by Erica-Jane Waters

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Jack loves getting prizes and cups of all sizes, but if there's one thing he hates, it's being kissed. With an army of aunts and uncles, there's no getting away from it. What's a boy to do? This exceptionally strong, rhythmical text is perfect for read- aloud, while the vibrant and zingy palette perfectly bring the hilarious characters to life.

ABC Kids by Basher

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Using creative alliteration, his signature Manga- style artwork, and his eye for clever design, Simon Basher brings a fresh approach to re imagining the alphabet. Each spread brings a new letter, a new friend, and some hilariously imaginative action. From Arthur, whose angry ant ate apples, to Maude whose mean monkey makes marvellous milkshakes, to Vera who vacuums vegetables, and Zak who zaps zeppelins, each page of this book begs to be turned to see what's coming next.

No One but You by Douglas Wood, illustrated by PJ Lynch

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Feel the rain kiss your skin or the wind ruffle your hair. Hear the hum of a bumblebee; watch a water strider march across a pond; taste a red, ripe strawberry; whistle with a blade of grass. From Christopher Medal- winning author Douglas Wood and celebrated illustrator P.J. Lynch comes a moving look at the experiences that belong only to us, marking a place on Earth that is ours alone. After all, who but you can remember your own memories? Wonderfully evocative of nature's sensory treasures, here is a perfect gift to share with a child - or to inspire loved ones of any age as they set out to create their special place in the world.

Hide and Sheep by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by Bill Mayer

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Farmer McFitt's mischievous sheep have escaped! Who wants to stay on the farm when they could be shot out of a cannon at the circus or go surfing at the beach - they even pose as art in a museum! Can Farmer McFitt round up this rowdy bunch in time for a woolly surprise? This rollicking, rhyming read- aloud will become a favourite counting and bedtime book for parents and kids. Bill Mayer's energetic, expressive sheep are adorably silly, and his pictures are chock- full of hilarious details kids will love.

Tell Me the Day Backwards by Albert Lamb, illustrated by David McPhail

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In this delightful bedtime story, a young bear tells his mama all about his exciting day - in reverse - inspiring little listeners to do the same. Just before going to bed, Timmy Bear and his mama play a game they call Tell Me the Day Backwards. Timmy tries to remember everything that happened to him that day in reverse, from watching the sunset on the hill to the picnic supper before that, from being chased by bees to finding honey in an old tree stump, all the way back to waking up that morning from his winter- long hibernation. Albert Lamb and David McPhail spin a charming bedtime story sure to have parents and children sharing their own day - backwards - with each other.

Ones and Twos by Marthe Jocelyn and Nell Jocelyn

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Marthe Jocelyn's ability to present important- to- learn concepts to the very young has garnered accolades from around the world. Ones and Twos is her first book collaboration with her nineteen- year- old art student daughter, Nell, and, together, they explore numeracy, sorting, and pairing. Each brightly illustrated page invites children to identify familiar objects ranging from kites to socks, from one nest to the two birds sitting in it. Ones and Twos gives little toddlers and their caregivers much to discuss and to enjoy together, and it introduces an exciting new creative team.

Fuddles by Frans Vischer

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Fuddles is a fat, lazy housecat who's never been in the Great Outdoors. One day, his humans leave the door open a crack and Fuddles seizes the chance to slip out, but things aren't quite as he expected. In a series of hilarious mishaps, including a run- in with the neighbourhood dog, he realizes that life as he'd known it was actually pretty good. Told with deadpan humour and charming art, Fuddles is sure to steal readers' hearts.

Why Do I Have to Make my Bed? Or, A History of Messy Rooms by Wade Bradford, illustrated by Johanna van der Sterre

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Since ancient times, one question has endured in the hearts and minds of children: Why do I have to make my bed if it's just going to get messed up again? Now, Wade Bradford takes readers on a trip through time for a humorous look at how bed- making has evolved throughout history. Using examples of household tasks that might have been performed in colonial America, in ancient Egypt, by Vikings, and so on, this clever examination of chore lore eventually reveals the answer to this age- old question. (Hint: Mothers throughout history have always had a ready response.) This book makes history so much fun, kids won't even realize they're learning.

The Very Fairy Princess Takes the Stage by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton, illustrated by Christine Davenier

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Everyone's favourite fairy princess is back and just in time for her ballet recital in this new picture book addition to the Julie Andrews Collection. At first, when Gerry is cast as the Court Jester and not the Crystal Princess, she is dismayed - nothing is pink and no one can see her crown under her silly jester hat! But just as the recital looks like it's headed for disaster, our ever- energetic very fairy princess swoops in to save the day! Gerry's sparkle radiates from the page once more through Christine Davenier's whimsically elegant illustrations in this spirited, ballet- themed follow- up to The Very Fairy Princess from the renowned mother- daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton.

Meow said the Cow by Emma Dodd

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It's a noisy morning in the barnyard: roosters crowing, cows mooing, mice squeaking! And the farmer's cat has had enough. With a flick of his tail, the cat casts a spell and the barnyard is turned upside- down. The chickens are oinking, the sheep are barking, and the sheepdog can only let out a confused "Baa?" It's not long before the animals figure out who's to blame... Emma Dodd's bright, bold illustrations bring this farm full of very confused animals to life, and her hilarious rhyming text is sure to send young readers giggling (and mooing, and cock- a- doodle- dooing!).

Tweak Tweak by eve Bunting, illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier

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Little Elephant and Mama Elephant are going for a walk. "Hold on to my tail," says Mama. "If you want to ask me a question, tweak twice." Tweak, tweak! "Mama, what is that?" Little Elephant is curious about the frog, the monkey, the songbird, the butterfly, and the crocodile - and especially about what a little elephant can do. Mama knows just how to answer, to help her cherished Little Elephant grow. Eve Bunting's tender text and Sergio Ruzzier's whimsical illustrations make this walk with Mama an excursion any little elephant would enjoy.

Bee-bim Bop! By Linda Sue Park, illustrated by Ho Baek Le

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Bee-bim bop (the name translates as "mix-mix rice") is a traditional Korean dish of rice topped, and then mixed, with meat and vegetables. In bouncy rhyming text, a hungry child tells about helping her mother make bee- bim bop: shopping, preparing ingredients, setting the table, and finally sitting down with her family to enjoy a favourite meal. The energy and enthusiasm of the young narrator are conveyed in the whimsical illustrations, which bring details from the artist's childhood in Korea to his depiction of a modern Korean American family. Even young readers who aren't familiar with the dish will recognize the pride that comes from helping Mama, the fun of mixing ingredients together in a bowl, and the pleasure of sharing delicious food. Includes author's own recipe.

The Searcher and Old Tree by David McPhail

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When a tired raccoon returns home after a long night of foraging, Old Tree welcomes him with a safe place to sleep. The tree protects the slumbering raccoon throughout a wild, raging storm in this simple, yet powerful, allegory about the safety of home.

Grandma Calls me Gigglepie by JD Lester, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

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This delightful board book captures the affection and playfulness of grandmother and grandchild interaction with a clever, funny text and illustrations that are right on the mark. The rhyming couplets also teach about animal behaviour, which comes to life in Hiroe Nakata's sweet and charming artwork.

The Day Tiger Rose Said Goodbye by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Jim LaMarche

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Not since The 10th Good Thing About Barney or I'll Always Love You has there been such a peaceful and inspiring book to help children and adults cope with the loss of a pet. The talented multiple- medallist Jane Yolen takes on this difficult subject with her usual grace and poetic sensitivity, focusing not on the death as much as the life in the last day of an older cat named Tiger Rose. Tiger Rose's kitten days are long gone and she's grown too tired to stay, so she says her goodbyes to all the creatures and the joys of her natural world - from the scolding blue jay, to the dog and children she shares her home with, to a chipmunk, startled by her gentleness, to her favourite shady patch under a piney bush. In a final vision, Tiger Rose takes one last leap into the blue sky and becomes one with all - the earth, the air, the sun.... This is perhaps the most reassuring book on death available for children.

Here a Face, There a Face by Arlene Alda

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Author/photographer Arlene Alda has produced yet another brilliantly simple rhyming safari - this time in search of faces in unusual places. These faces are found on buildings, in trees, mailboxes, and fountains. Coy, funny, grumpy, comical, or sad, they are almost anywhere a child's imagination wants to go. Whimsical text heightens the search and helps us find the unusual characters who are quietly gathered all around us. Alda's unique through- the- lens perceptions will launch young children on a visual adventure that just might be hard to return from.

Al Pha’s Bet by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Delphine Durand

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Wonderful things are being invented every day in Al Pha's world - fire, the wheel, even shadows! His big chance to be part of history comes when the King announces that the twenty- six recently invented letters need to be put in order. Al makes a bet with himself that he's the man for the job. Through a series of funny events, he eventually finds the perfect order for the letters, and the king rewards him by naming his creation the "Alphabet." Sure to entertain and engage young readers, this book turns the ABC's inside out. Kids will laugh at the quirky illustrations and clever wordplay, while wondering where the alphabet really did get its order.

Auntie Tiger by Laurence Yep, illustrated by Insu Lee

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Rumble, rumble. Auntie Tiger's tummy is growling, and she is on the prowl for something very, very tasty. Big Sister looks delicious. Little Sister looks yummy, too. But Auntie Tiger will have to be very tricky, because even though the sisters quarrel, they will do anything to protect each other. Award-winning author Laurence Yep's deft adaptation of a Chinese tiger version of "Little Red Riding Hood" has been illustrated in vibrant colours that pop off the page by newcomer Insu Lee. Auntie Tiger is sure to make you laugh - and make you hungry!

Patrick: A Teddy Bear’s Picnic and Other Stories by Geoffrey Hayes

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Geisel Award- winning author Geoffrey Hayes delights young readers with these easy- to- read stories about Patrick Brown, a puddle- jumping teddy bear whose biggest challenge is avoiding naptime... until he has to contend with Big Bear.

No! by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Tim Warnes

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Everyone thinks Otto is adorable. "How cute!" they say. "Such a sweet child!" But then Otto learns the word no - and now he says it all the time! At first, it's fun to refuse to eat, take a bath, and go to bed. But when Otto's favorite word causes him to have a really bad day at school, Daddy has the perfect solution.

The Bramble by Lee Nordling and Bruce Zick

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In this beautifully illustrated and mostly wordless book, Cameron isn't small, but he's not exactly big. He's not slow, but he's also not quick. He wants friends, but it never quite seems to work out. And in a game of tag, he's going to end up "it." Or at least that's how things are on this side of the Bramble. On the other side, it's a different story. On the other side of the Bramble, something extraordinary can happen, something that changes everything.

How Back-Back Got His Name by Thomas Weck and Peter Weck, illustrated by Len DiSalvo

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After Plumpton the opossum loses his back, Lima Bear and his clever friends become detectives on the search. They try new and different ways of thinking in order to try and solve the mystery- even having to band together to protect each other in times of danger. The primary concept presented in the story is that the tolerance of differences in others yields benefits.

Fraidyzoo by Thyra Heder

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It's a great day to go to the zoo! As her family hustles to get out the door, Little T lags behind. She's afraid to go back to the zoo; the only trouble is, she can't remember why. As an ingenious solution to help her remember, her mom, dad, and sister construct homemade costumes and act out zoo animals - in alphabetical order, no less! The costumes and scenes grow increasingly elaborate and breathtakingly creative. An umbrella and bubble wrap magically transform into a jellyfish, bath towels and a can of soda become a parrot, and many, many more. At the end of the day, Little T has conquered her fear and no longer feels like a "fraidyzoo." In this charming, witty picture book debut, Thyra Heder honors the bravery it takes to face your fears, and the loving people who help you do so.

A Mammoth in the Fridge by Michaël Escoffier

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A hilarious picture book with a surprise twist at the end! Noah discovers a mammoth in the fridge. At first, his father doesn't believe him - but the evidence is too strong. It's sitting in the fridge! They call the fire department, but the mammoth slips past their net and hides in a tree. But where did the mammoth come from? Only Noah's little sister knows the true answer.

The Christmas Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Renata Liwska

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The holidays are filled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: "Searching for presents quiet," "Getting caught quiet," and "Hoping for a snow day quiet." Irresistibly cute, soft coloured pencil illustrations of bunnies, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture indeed.

Dinosaur vs Santa by Bob Shea

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Dinosaur is getting ready for Santa! He tackles many challenges - decorating, making presents for Mom and Dad, trying not to be naughty - and defeats each one with his trademark ROAR! But on Christmas Eve, when he hears some rustling downstairs, he can't resist a peek. Will our feisty red friend meet his match in the man in the red suit? Complete with sparkly silver foil on the front cover and a removable letter to Santa for little ones to personalize, this funny and sweet book is a must-
have for the holiday season.

Knight Puzzles by Stella Maidment

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Puzzle Adventures combine an exciting adventure story with an important feature: the reader doesn't need to use a pen to complete the puzzles! Solve each puzzle on your way through fantastical settings and brilliant stories! Trace through mazes with your finger and help each character and their faithful friends on their adventure. Stories are based around characters that are popular for this age group: knights, astronauts, mermaids and unicorns. Meet a not- so- scary dragon and help Henry find the golden shield in Knight Puzzles!

The Hole by Oyvind Torseter

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The protagonist of The Hole has discovered a hole in his apartment and tries to find an explanation for it. He seeks expert advice. But not everything can be explained. Perhaps he'll just have to accept that the hole is there? The Hole has simple, expressive drawings created by pen and computer, and there's a hole punched right through the book, so it really exists, even if it can't be explained.

Wait! Wait! by Hatsue Nakawaki, illustrated by Komako Sakai

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Wait! Wait! is an ideal book for young children that gently follows their rhythms and preoccupations. With a text of few words, frequent repetitions, and delicate illustrations with which children will quickly identify, the book follows a young child's discovery of other creatures. This discovery comes with the recognition that while other creatures can suddenly appear they can also go away and disappear just as quickly. But the delightful appearance of a dad and his playful swoop of his toddler up onto his shoulders will remind little ones that the people who love them will always be there and will never, ever not come back.

Wild by Emily Hughes

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"You cannot tame something so happily wild." In this beautiful picture book by Hawaiian artist Emily Hughes, we meet a little girl who has known nothing but nature from birth - she was taught to talk by birds, to eat by bears, and to play by foxes. She is unashamedly, irrefutably, irrepressibly wild. That is, until she is snared by some very strange animals that look oddly like her, but they don't talk right, eat right, or play correctly. She's puzzled by their behavior and their insistence on living in these strange concrete structures: there's no green here, no animals, no trees, no rivers. Now she lives in the comfort of civilization. But will civilization get comfortable with her?

Pongo by Jesse Hodgson

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Pongo is a masterful debut by talented illustrator and author Jesse Hodgson. Pongo traces his way from the rain forest floor to the treetops on his search for the bright orange sun. On the journey up the canopy he encounters different jungle creatures, all diverting his attention from the real thing - a curled up orange snake, an orange honey-soaked bee hive, even a baboon's bottom! - each distraction a fun surprise for any young reader. Hodgson's beautiful illustrations are reminiscent of Henri Rousseau's paintings, drawing you into the depths of an enchanting, limitless jungle that will capture every child'
s imagination.

To Market! To Market! by Anushka Ravishankar and Emanuele Scanziani

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In To Market, To Market, a little girl sets off to the market with some money in her pocket - and no idea what to buy .

Ben’s Trumpet by Rachel Isadora

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The story of Ben is fiction, but it could be the story of more than one jazz musician who grew up in the twenties. Using the art-deco style of the period, Rachel Isadora not only captures the poignancy and yearning of a youthful talent, but in page after page of striking art seems to convey the very sound of music.

Mommy Loves Her Baby/Daddy Loves His Baby by Tara Jaye Morrow, illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke

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How much does Mommy love her baby? As much as monkeys love bananas and eagles love to soar! And how much does Daddy love his baby? Flip this book and you'll see: as much as bunnies love to bounce and birdies love to sing! In fact, Mommy and Daddy love their baby just as fast, high, and loud as anything can be. Tara Jaye Morrow's charming two- in- one book is matched perfectly with Tiphanie Beeke
's delightful illustrations.

Sneaky Art: Crafty Surprises to Hide in Plain Sight

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For young artists, tricksters, and crafters, here is a hip, friendly how- to manual for creating removable and shareable art projects from easily found materials. The sneaky part is in the installation! Each work of art is custom- created for display in public places - a tiny cork- bottomed boat in a public fountain, a plate of tiny paper cupcakes on your teacher's desk, a penny left on the ground for a stranger, a funny message left on your mother's bathroom mirror, and more. This utterly unique guide - part craft book, part art- philosophy - offers a stylish and sweet "made- you- look- twice" spirit of fun meant to put a smile on the faces of strangers and loved ones alike.

One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth

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Percy the Park Keeper always feeds the animals in the park where he lives. But one cold winter's night Percy discovers that his little friends need more than food and he must find a way to help them find a warm place to sleep for the night. Percy's hut is nice and warm but Percy discovers that if you invite one animal in you'll have to invite them all in and his hut is only small - it's certainly going to be a squash!

Mitchell Goes Bowling by Hallie Durand, illustrated by Tony Fucile

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One Saturday, when Mitchell almost knocks down his dad, his dad catches him and puts him in the car. And when they step into the bowling alley, Mitchell feels right at home. Pizza! Giant crashing noises! Special shoes! But as Mitchell picks up the biggest ball and quickly learns the word gutter, and when Dad does a little kick with h
is leg and earns a big X on the scoreboard, Mitchell starts to get peevish. How can Mitchell get a chance to do a steamin'-hot-potato-dance too? With wit, warmth, and comedic charm, Hallie Durand and Tony Fucile roll another strike with this tale of a lovably rambunctious child and his doting dad.

Journey by Aaron Becker

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A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also lead her home and to her heart's desire? With supple line, luminous colou
r, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all.

Dog Loves Counting by Louise Yates

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Dog can't go to sleep. He loves books so much that he just can't stop reading. Dog tries counting sheep, but it's not working - perhaps there are some other creatures he can count? Soon Dog is off on an adventure, finding friends and numbers in u
nexpected places.

Daisy Gets Lost by Chris Raschka

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Young readers, teachers, and librarians will be excited to follow Daisy the dog on her next adventure. With the same emotional intensity that he brought to his A Ball for Daisy, Raschka has created a story that explores fear as only he can. Any child who has ever felt lost will relate to Daisy's despair upon finding herself in an unfamiliar part of the park after chasing a squirrel. In a nearly wordless picture book, Daisy encounters the unease of being lost and the joys of being found. Raschka's signature swirling, impressionistic illustrations and his affectionate story will particularly appeal to young dog lovers, teachers, parents and, of course, the legions of Daisy fans out there.
Caldecott Medal - winning picture book

Mr. Wuffles! by David Wiesner

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In a near wordless masterpiece that could only have been devised by David Wiesner, a cat named Mr. Wuffles doesn't care about toy mice or toy goldfish. He's much more interested in playing with a little spaceship full of actual aliens - but the ship wasn't designed for this kind of rough treatment. Between motion sickness and damaged equipment, the aliens are in deep trouble. When the space visitors dodge the cat and take shelter behind the radiator to repair the damage, they make a host of insect friends. The result? A humorous exploration of cooperation between aliens and insects, and of the universal nature of communication involving symbols, "cave" paintings, and gestures of friendship.

Petey and Pru and the Hullabaloo by Ammi-Joan Paquette

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Petey is enjoying a peaceful afternoon of gardening when his good friend Pru starts to cause trouble. Petey reacts in turn, and before long, things have escalated from a scuffle to a tussle to a true hullabaloo! This beautifully illustrated story about the true meaning of friendship is packed with excitement and near disaster as well as vocabulary - expanding words that are fun to say and thrilling to master.

Off to Class by Susan Hughes

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When North American kids picture a school, odds are they see rows of desks, stacks of textbooks, and linoleum hallways. They probably don't picture caves, boats, or train platforms - but there are schools in caves, and on boats and on train platforms. There are green schools, mobile schools, and even treehouse schools. There's a whole world of unusual schools out there! But the most amazing thing about these schools isn't their location or what they look like. It's that they provide a place for students who face some of the toughest environmental and cultural challenges, and live some of the most unique lifestyles, to learn. Education is not readily available for kids everywhere, and many communities are strapped for the resources that would make it easier for kids to go to school. In short, it's not always easy getting kids off to class - but people around the world are finding creative ways to do it.

Binky License to Scratch by Ashley Spires

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Binky the space cat and his team of space pets are left at the vet's office while their humans are away. Binky plans an escape, only to stumble on a secret experiment that could give vicious aliens the upper hand! It's up to Binky and his friends to save the humans... and themselves! Binky: License to Scratch is the final book in the Binky Adventure series, where dry humour and sci-fi slapstick are mixed with lots of heart.