Let's celebrate America's 250th birthday with Fireworks! This gorgeous book (a Caldecott winner) highlights the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly anticipate a spectacular fireworks display.
Earl and Worm: The Big Mess by Greg Pizzoli
Earl and Worm couldn't be more different--but they also are also the best of friends. So when Earl's mess gets out of hand, Worm is sure she can help. And when a lucky penny turns rotten, rain-soaked Earl helps Worm see the sunny side. Through it all, the pair's funny hijinks turn tender . . . and the big mess ends up where they least expect it!
How to Apologize by David LaRochelle
Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize? Luckily, this humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you're sorry. From a porcupine who accidentally popped his friend's balloon to a snail who was running so fast he stepped on a sloth's toes, hilarious examples and sweet illustrations abound.
Mine! by Candace Fleming
This rhythmic read features a slew of greedy animals, all with their eyes on a prize. A single red apple hangs at the “tip-tippy top” of a tree, poised to fall at any moment. Its precarious position isn’t missed by the hungry animals below, each determined to make the fruit their own. The surprise ending reminds us all not to count our apples before they fall!
Stop That Mop! by Jonathan Fenske
Meet a mop. The mop does not want to mop the slop. See the mop run away. Can anyone stop this mop? This masterful romp makes the very most of its limited vocabulary, entertaining even adult readers while offering beginners humor, suspense, and just plain fun.
Henry's Picture-Perfect Day by Jenn Bailey
It is Picture Day for Classroom Ten! Mrs. Tanaka says that the class will take a perfect picture. On Picture Day, everyone smiles. T he trouble is that Henry does not feel perfect. His new shirt has stripes. He has never practiced smiling. And, worst of all, his front tooth is starting to wobble. Join Henry and the kids of Classroom Ten in this tale of Picture Day pressure, loose tooth trouble, and learning what it truly means to make a day--and a memory--that is picture perfect
The Day the Books Disappeared by Joanna Ho
Arnold didn't mean for the books to disappear--not exactly. It all started because he liked his book about airplanes best. Why would anyone want to read about tomatoes or ostriches or submarines, when they could read about planes, instead? When Arnold realizes--POOF!--he can make the other books vanish, he goes a little too far. Before he knows it, all the books are gone...including his. Can Arnold figure out how to bring them back before it's too late?
Orris and Timble: Star Stories by Kate DiCamillo
Orris the rat and Timble the owl are friends. One night, Timble invites Orris to fly with him and see the world beyond the barn. But Orris thinks he has everything he needs right where he is. Will Orris find the courage to journey with his friend out into the wide world?
Fox Catches a Wave by Corey R. Tabor
It's time for Fox to go on vacation. Is Fox going to catch a bus? No. Is Fox going to catch a train? Nope. Nor will Fox catch a plane. Today, Fox is going to catch a wave. Tabor has built a story that repeats vocabulary naturally, giving children an opportunity to practice reading words and build confidence without boring them.
Will the Pigeon Graduate? by Mo Willems
The Pigeon had better graduate! He did the work! He paid attention to the little details! He overcame some BIG obstacles! The Pigeon's got this . . . Or does he? Grab your caps, don your gowns, and raise your hands for The Pigeon's biggest adventure yet in this uplifting, hilarious, and inspirational graduation picture book from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems.
Get a Hit, Mo! by David Adler
Mo Jackson is a little kid with a big love for baseball. Unfortunately, he is smaller and younger than the rest of the players on his team, the Lions. When Coach Marie assigns the batting order, Mo bats last (usually the spot for the weakest hitter). When she assigns field positions, Mo gets right field (few balls ever go to right field). As the opposing team scores two runs, Mo worries that he will not get a hit.
How to Count to 1 by Casper Salmon
Counting concept books are a dime a dozen, but this one has a twist. Readers only have to count to one! While that might sound easy enough, the narrator has tricks up his sleeve. Despite the "nice and easy" warm-up pages with just one apple and one elephant, further spreads include several items, such as dinosaurs, ducks, and whales. Readers learn to look and listen closely as the narrator doesn't ask to count everything on the page-just one specific item.
Finding Things by Kevin Henkes
If you were on a walk and found a ball, you could take it home and play with it. You are likely to find many other wonderful things as you explore the world—maybe even a new friend—and that would make you very lucky.
Starla Jean Cracks the Case by Elana K. Arnold
Have you ever walked a chicken on a leash? Well, chicken expert Starla Jean will let you know first hand, it's not easy. On their walk, they stumble upon a mysterious bead. And then another! Before they know it, there's a puzzle on their hands, and it's up to Starla and her friends to figure out just who exactly is losing these beads!
Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins
All Rupert the mouse wants is to star in a beautiful, wordless picturebook. One that's visually stimulating! With scenic pictures! And style! He has plenty of ideas about what makes a great book, but his friends just WON'T. STOP. TALKING.
The Humble Pie by Jory John
The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!--they deserve it! But when he's paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn't always as sweet as pie.
How does a dinosaur learn to be kind? Does he roar about everything that is on his mind? Does he wake up at midnight and make lots of noise? Does he take his big sister's new shoes and her toys? NO!!! A dinosaur knows how to be very kind, always keep other folks firmly in mind.
Rabbit and Weasel know their pal Pig needs a scrub in the tub. There’s just one problem: Pig does not like baths! He tries every alternative, from a single splash to a mud bath, but alas, the stink persists. With some help from his friends, can Pig open his mind to a bit of bath time fun?
Why must you NEVER EVER trust fish?
1) They spend all their time in the water where we can’t see them.
2) Some are as big as a bus—that is not okay.
3) We don’t know what they’re teaching in their “schools.”
4) They are likely plotting our doom.
Kids will laugh at this off-the-rails exploration of the seemingly innocent animals that live in the water.