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Staff Preschool Picture Books Picks

Good Night, Baby Bear by Asch, Frank
Call Number: J PIC
As winter approaches, Mother Bear must bring a snack, a drink, and finally the moon to her cub before he can go to sleep in a cave.
The Gingerbread Man by Aylesworth, Jim
Call Number: J FOLK
A new rendition of a beloved classic. "Concisely written text and a jazzy refrain....You may have other versions on your shelves - make lots of room for copies of this one." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review.
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Burton, Virginia Lee
Call Number: J PIC/TRANS
Mike Mulligan proves that, although dated, his steam shovel is still useful.
The Red-Eyed Tree Frog by Cowley, Joy
Call Number: J 597.87 C83R
This frog found in the rain forest of Central America spends the night searching for food while also being careful not to become dinner for some other animal.
Strega Nona by De Paola, Tomie
Call Number: J PIC/POP
When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.
The flea's sneeze by Downey, Lynn
Call Number: J PIC
A flea with a cold startles all the animals in the barn when it sneezes unexpectedly.
A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle
Call Number: J PIC/POP
A hermit crab who has outgrown his old shell moves into a new one, which he decorates and enhances with the various sea creatures he meets in his travels.
Gilberto and the Wind by Ets, Marie Hall
Call Number: J PIC
A young boy finds in the wind a playmate of many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out.
Bark, George by Feiffer, Jules
Call Number: J PIC
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Fleming, Candace
Call Number: J PIC
After planting the garden he has dreamed of for years, Mr. McGreely tries to find a way to keep some persistent bunnies from eating all his vegetables.
Corduroy by Freeman, Don
Call Number: J PIC
A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all.
The Magic Porridge Pot by Galdone, Paul
Call Number: J FOLK
The porridge pot always produces food for the little girl, but it runs amuck when her mother tries to use it.
Something from Nothing by Gilman, Phoebe
Call Number: J FOLK/OVERSIZE
In this retelling of a traditional Jewish folktale, Joseph's baby blanket is transformed into ever smaller items as he grows until there is nothing left--but then Joseph has an idea.
Mushroom in the Rain by Ginsburg, Mirra
Call Number: J PIC
How can an ant, butterfly, mouse, sparrow, and rabbit all take shelter from the rain under the same mushroom when, at first, there was only room for the ant?
Millions of Cats by Gág, Wanda
Call Number: J PIC
Wanda Gag's enchanting tale of the very old man who sent off in search of one kitten and returned with "hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats" is an American classic.
Lilly's purple plastic purse by Henkes, Kevin
Call Number: J PIC
Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, but when he asks her to wait a while before showing her new purse, she does something for which she is very sorry later.
Bedtime for Frances by Hoban, Russell
Call Number: J PIC
Frances has trouble going to sleep because of frightening sounds and objects that may be going to get her.
All About Alfie by Hughes, Shirley
Call Number: J PIC
A collection of four short stories previously published individually and including: "Alfie Gets in First," "Alfie's Feet," "Alfie Gives a Hand," and "An Evening at Alfie's".
The Snowy Day by Keats, Ezra Jack
Call Number: J PIC
The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock by Kimmel, Eric A
Call Number: J FOLK
Anansi the Spider uses a strange moss-covered rock in the forest to trick all the other animals, until Little Bush Deer decides he needs to learn a lesson.
The Lion and the Little Red Bird by Kleven, Elisa
Call Number: J PIC
A little bird discovers why the lion's tail changes color each day.
No Such Thing by Koller, Jackie French
Call Number: J PIC
A boy is afraid there is a monster under his bed until he meets a monster who is afraid there is a boy above his bed.
Pete the Cat by Litwin, Eric
Call Number: J PIC/POP
Pete the Cat gets into colorful adventures while out walking in his new white shoes.

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