A to Z by Sandra Boynton
| Presents an introduction to the alphabet, with different animals representing each letter. |
Infant Library
The Napping House by Audrey Wood
| In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite.
Liz says: “More of a romp than anything else, this little treasure is pure entertainment. It’s one of my daughter Julia’s favorites. I especially love the illustrations.” |
Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
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During a bedtime game, every time Little Nutbrown Hare demonstrates how much he loves his father, Big Nutbrown Hare gently shows him that the love is returned even more. Liz says: “This is the first picture book I ever bought for my first child, Robbie. My husband and I read it to Robbie even before he was born so it holds a special place in our hearts. Guess how much I love this book!!” |
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr
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Zoo animals from polar bear to walrus make their distinctive sounds for each other, while children imitate the sounds for the zookeeper. Liz says: “25 years after creating Brown Bear, Martin and Carle teamed up to create this wonderful companion book. Another favorite for kids, parents and pre-school teachers.” |
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? By Bill Martin Jr
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Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them. Liz says: “With rhythmic pacing and repetition, children learn their colors and names of animals. This is a favorite for kids, parents and pre-school teachers.” |
Pat the Bunny by Edith Kundhardt
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Paul and Judy do various activities such as patting the bunny and feeling Daddy’s scratchy face and the reader is invited to do the same. Liz says: “This timeless classic is a favorite of many kids and adults. The story is interactive and adorable. This is a must have for every baby!” |
The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
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Despite everyone’s dire predictions, a little boy has faith in the carrot seed he plants. Liz says: “Told with simple text and illustrations, kids are taught to stick with what they believe in. Another must have for babies.” |
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
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Harold uses his fantastic purple crayon to draw himself some wonderful adventures. Liz says: “This book is fantastic in so many ways. Simple drawings from the mind of Harold not only take the reader on an adventure but also demonstrate a child’s sense of home. There are plays on words that only adults can appreciate so there is lots for kids of all ages to enjoy from this pithy little book.” |
What’s Up, Duck? by Tad Hills
| On board pages. Labeled illustrations of ducks introduce sets of opposites, including front and back, happy and sad, and awake and asleep. |
Goodnight Moon & Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
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The Runaway Bunny A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him. Liz says: “Once again Brown gives a timeless treasure. The pacing of the story is just right and the reassuring message of home and love is beautiful.” |
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Goodnight Moon A little bunny says goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room before falling asleep. Liz says: “This is probably one of the best known picture books for infants and toddlers. It is told with a lyrical cadence and is the perfect bedtime story.” |
