Ducky by Eve Bunting

Based on a true story, a yellow plastic duck makes a perilous journey when he is washed overboard
with a crateful of other bathtub toys.

The Golly Sisters Go West by Betsy Byars

The singing and dancing Golly Sisters travel west in a covered wagon.
See other Golly Sisters books.

Stellaluna by Janell Cannon

After she falls into a bird's nest, a baby bat is raised like a bird until she is reunited with her mother.

Strega Nona by Tomie De Paola

When Strega Nona leaves Big Anthony alone with her magic pasta pot, he is determined to show
the townspeople how it works. See other books about Strega Nona and Big Anthony.

Abuela by Arthur Dorros

Riding on a bus with her abuela (grandmother), a little girl imagines that they are carried up into
the sky and fly over the sights of New York City. Look for the sequel, Isla.

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes

Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, until he takes away her purse when she
can't stop playing with it.

Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff

A little boy is surprised when one of the dinosaurs from the museum agrees to play. See other
books about Danny and the dinosaur.

Boundless Grace by Mary Hoffman

Grace is invited to visit her father and his new family in Africa. Look for the prequel: Amazing
Grace.

My New York by Kathy Jakobsen

Becky, a young New Yorker, takes a Midwest friend to tour New York City.

Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester

Tacky, the penguin, does not fit in with his sleek companions. His odd behavior is handy when
hunters arrive with maps and traps. See other books about Tacky the penguin.

Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully

Mirette learns tightrope walking from Monsieur Bellini, not knowing that he is a tightrope artist.
Look for Starring Mirette and Bellini.

Martha Speaks by Susan Meddaugh

Problems arise when Martha, the family dog, learns to speak after eating alphabet soup.
Look for other books about Martha.
Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik
Little Bear has many adventures, including a trip to the moon and a birthday party.
See other books about Little Bear.

The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Hakes Noble
Jimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm.
See other books about Jimmy's boa.

Fireflies for Nathan by Shulamith Levey Oppenheim

With the help of his grandparents, six-year-old Nathan catches fireflies just like his father did when
he was six.

JoJo's Flying Side Kick by Brian Pinkney

JoJo must break a board with a flying sidekick to earn her Tae Kwon Do yellow belt.

The Chalk Doll by Charlotte Pomerantz

Rosy's mother remembers her childhood in Jamaica and her very special dolls.

Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold

A young girl dreams of flying above her Harlem home, laying claim to all she sees.

Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant

Henry, feeling lonely on a street without other children, finds friendship and love in the big dog
Mudge. See other books about Henry and Mudge.

Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger

Banished from the town for making mischief, a boy and his father are welcomed back when they
make the giant, Abiyoyo, disappear.

Tops & Bottoms by Janet Stevens

Hare turns his bad luck around by striking a clever deal with rich and lazy Bear.

Tales of Oliver Pig by Jean Van Leeuwen

Adventures of Oliver Pig and his family. See other books about Oliver and Amanda Pig.

Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber

A little boy is excited about spending the night at his friend's house, but worries how he'll get along
without his teddy bear. See Ira Says Goodbye.

Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter

Following the directions in the song, "The Drinking Gourd," runaway slaves journey north along
the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada.
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Aliki
Harry Allard
David A. Adler
Marc Brown
Anthony Browne
Nancy Carlson
Barbara Cooney
Russell Hoban
William Joyce
Arnold Lobel
James Marshall
Amy Schwartz
Dr. Seuss
Judith Viorst
Vera B. Williams