We Dig Worms by Kevin McCloskey (Preschool)
In this graphic novel-style nonfiction book, preschoolers can learn about how worms work and all the ways they help our planet. Even little ones who shy away from bugs or other “yucky” things can be drawn in by the charming illustrations. ▸ Get it at the Library
I Don’t Want to Be a Frog by Dev Petty (Toddler, Preschool)
Being a frog is just too wet and slimy for this young amphibian. He wants to be something warm and cuddly instead, like a cat or a rabbit! But with the help of his dad and another unexpected forest friend, he learns that sometimes who we are is just right after all. ▸ Get it at the Library
Nursery Rhyme Comics: 50 Timeless Rhymes From 50 Celebrated Cartoonists with an introduction by Leonard S. Marcus
(Toddler, Preschool)
This compilations features 50 nursery rhymes from western European tradition, beautifully illustrated by 50 different comic artists. Each one engages children and grown-ups alike and breathes new life into classic tales that many of us remember from our childhoods.▸ Get it at the Library
I’m Grumpy by Jennifer L. Holm (Infant, Toddler)
What makes Grumpy Cloud so grumpy? Well, there are lots of reasons, but sometimes naturally cheerful people like Sunny don’t always understand them. When Sunny tries to cheer up Grumpy it just makes things worse. Little ones can relate to Grumpy Cloud – it’s hard being a toddler and not knowing how to handle their emotions (or those of their friends). Sometimes the best thing to do is let your grumpy person have some space to work through it on their own. ▸ Get it at the Library
Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins
(Preschool)
Fans of Mother Bruce and the other Bruce books won’t be disappointed by this story, told from the perspective of Rupert the mouse. It’s finally his turn to star in a book, and he wants it to be a visually stimulating, scenic, beautiful wordless book. But his friends just WON’T. STOP. TALKING. What is a mouse to do? ▸ Get it at the Library
The Pigeon Needs a Bath by Mo Willems
(Toddler, Preschool)
Do you have a little one who refuses to take a bath when it’s time? Just like pigeon, they may say that the water’s too hot or too cold. Maybe there’re too many toys or too few. And hopefully, just like pigeon, when they finally do get to play in the water, they find out it wasn’t that bad after all. ▸ Get it at the Library
These resources were recommended by Samantha Blanquart, an Early Literacy Outreach Librarian with Ready to Read Resource Center. Visit their website for more info about early literacy or to check out one of their reading kits for young children.
Imagination Library Picks:
Tomorrow I’ll be Brave by Jessica Hische
Journey through a world filled with positive and beautifully hand-lettered words of widsom, inspiration, and motivation. As this book reminds readers, tomorrow is another day, full of endless opportunities–all you have to do is decide to make the day yours. ▸ Get it at the Library
There’s a Hole in the Log in the Bottom of the Lake by Loren Long
A cumulative text featuring repetition and tongue-twisters combine with gorgeous illustrations from New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long for a book kids will clamor for at storytime. ▸ Get it at the Library
Run Wild by David Covell
“Hey, you! Sky’s blue!” a girl shouts as she runs by the window of a boy bent over his digital device. Intrigued, the boy runs out after her, leaving his shoes (and phone) behind, and into a world of sunshine, dewey grass, and warm sand. Filled with the pleasures of being alive in the natural world, Run Wild is an exquisite and kid-friendly reminder of how wonderful life can be beyond doors and screens. ▸ Get it at the Library
