From Story Time: The Letter "T"

Read in Toddler Time

Written by David LaRochelle

Illustrated by Jeremy Tankard

Chronicle Books, 2012. Picture Book.

Kids and parents alike will rejoice in this lively read-aloud picture book, as the main character runs into (and away from) a tiger over and over again as the plot gets sillier and sillier. Perfect for acting out while reading, It's a Tiger! offers just the right amount of excitement without being too scary, and a sweet ending with a bit of a twist. --Publisher

Read in Preschool Time

Turtle Tug to the Rescue

By Michael Slack

Henry Holt and Company, 2017. Picture Book.

Turtle Tug is on the lookout! This chugging, tugging turtle powers through gusty winds and treacherous tides, combing the seas to protect his friends from a dangerous storm. From panicking puffins to an entangled squid and whale, Turtle Tug is out to rescue all his sea-dwelling friends! --Publisher

Read in Preschool Time

Tidy

By Emily Gravett

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2016. Picture Book.

Pete likes everything to be neat and tidy--but sometimes it's good to know when to stop. In this fresh and funny story from one of today's most gifted storytellers, a lovable badger learns to love his forest home just the way it is. Even if it is a bit messy. --Publisher

Read in Friday Book Babies

Wiggle

Written by Doreen Cronin

Illustrated by Scott Menchin

Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2005. Picture Book.

Do you wake up with a wiggle? Do you wiggle out of bed? For energetic toddlers (are there any who aren't?), here's a book that invites them to wiggle along with the story. Told in rollicky, wiggly rhyme that begs to be read again and again, Doreen Cronin's latest romp will have toddlers wiggling, giggling, and then (hopefully) falling into bed, blissfully exhausted!
--Publisher

Read in Friday Cuentos

Todos quieren mi rico zumo de naranja!
Escrito y Ilustrado por Andrew Sanders
Traducción por Pilar Roda
Grupo Editorial Bruño, 2018. Spanish Picture Book.

Si intentas beberte un rico zumo de naranja sin pedir permiso antes a su dueño, puede que acabes un poco…¡CHOFFF! Pero ¿qué pasa si se lo pides por favor? --Publisher

Comments

Review: The Mixed-Up Owl

The Mixed-Up Owl Written by Marzena Sowa Illustrated by Joanna Lorno New York : Hippo Park, 2025. Picture Book. When Owl can't sleep at night, he heads off to see if any forest animals can help him understand why, and even more so, how to fix it! Unfortunately, all the animals Owl runs into at night are asleep and all the animals he meets during the day are too rude or too busy to answer him. Will Owl give up or will a chance meeting with a grumpy hedgehog provide all the solutions Owl was looking for? The premise of an owl trying to stay awake during the day because all the other animals around him do is very fun. Kids who know that owls are nocturnal will get a kick out of Owl's confusion and be quick to try to tell him what's going on. Readers who don't know many facts about owls (or nocturnal animals in general) will get a brief introduction to the different ways animals sleep. The illustrations are charming, especially cute Owl and his expressive body langua...

Five Fives: Friendship

Friendship is such an important part of life! I love to have my friends to celebrate life's victories with. When I am having a rough time, I also rely on the strength of my friends. Picture books are a great way to talk to kids about friendships. With a new school year just around the corner, I think talking with kids about friendship and how to be a good friend is so important. These five books have friendships in them that might help facilitate discussions with your people! Love Grows Here By Amy Adele New York : Magic Cat Publishing, 2025. Picture Book. In this sweet story, there is a lovely garden that an elderly couple tends to with joy in their heart. When the woman is sent to the hospital for an extended stay, the animals that love the garden worry it won't be the same. But through grit and determination and teamwork, they work together and do what friends do best: take care of each other! The illustrations are absolutely amazing and will have kids enthralled with all of...

Review: Bug on the Bus

Bug on the Bus By David Catrow New York: Holiday House, 2026. Easy Reader. Bug and many other creatures big and small hop onto the bus. A silly little bus driver witnesses the arrivals, and all is fine and well until Skunk joins the crew! Hilarity and fun ensue. This story is simple, but exciting. Early readers will be sure to love it! This book was a uniquely well done easy reader, as it is truly fully accessible for the most beginning reader! It is filled with simple words, many only three letters long. While it is filled with simple words, the story is fast paced and sure to please everyone listening. As an added bonus, the illustrations are charming and silly, which adds a lot to the book as a whole. Make sure to check this out for any budding readers in your life!

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