Great Read Alouds

"Elephants do not belong in trees. It's not natural. It makes other animals uncomfortable." This is the story of Larry, an elephant who wanted to live in a tree. This is a story about being the new kid and being a little bit different (okay, A LOT...

From the comedic mind of Jonathan Fenske, Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning creator of A Pig, a Fox, and a Box, comes a hilarious picture book about what happens when a unicorn, a dinosaur, and a shark "walk" into a book. Fenske's appealing illustration...

A Caldecott Honor winner! Micha Archer's gorgeous, detailed collages give readers a fresh outlook on the splendors of nature. When two curious kids embark on a "wonder walk," they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light...

A little boy's joyous encounter with his hero, boxing champion and poet Muhammad Ali, is everything he's dreamed of--and more! Like most of the kids he knows, Langston is a huge fan of boxing champ Muhammad Ali. After all, Ali is the greatest for so many...

Bigger than a digger...hungrier than a dinosaur...out of this world...it's a DIGGERSAUR ON MARS! This rhyming mash-up of dinosaurs, trucks, and outer space will delight young readers! Roversaurs complete their chores on the planet Mars. Soaring, testing,...

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie meets No, David! in this hilarious story of misbehavior and misadventure with a very proper badger. Proper Badger has been invited to a party. He is quite pleased. He will wear his best coat and bow tie and be a very proper...

*"A must-have for all picture book collections." --School Library Journal (starred review) "An a-peeling alphabet adventure."-- Kirkus reviews From the creators of Counting to Bananas, comes a new, hilarious bedtime ABC book about a Banana who doesn't...

A daring, dinosaur-climbing adventure leads to hilarious kitty hijinks in this adorable tale of perseverance They're adorable! They're daring! They're kitties who love to climb things! And they won't give up until they've achieved their ultimate climbing...

An interactive, joyful celebration of classroom elections and the power of voting. Fins, paws, wings, or claws? With so many choices for a new class pet, these kids has the big task of picking a critter to become part of their classroom family. To make...

The ultimate back-to-school ode, this interactive, cheer-filled picture book joyfully celebrates the community we build at school They have spirit, yes they do! Follow kids from circle time to the lunch line in this lively, rhyming picture book that...

Perfect for Easter celebrations, Easter baskets, and those who loved How to Catch the Easter Bunny! "Reminiscent of Mo Willems' Pigeon and Elephant & Piggie books . . . A read-aloud gigglefest." --Kirkus reviews A hilariously clever picture book about a...

An inspirational and empowering book about what mothers, especially Black mothers, want their daughters to know. This inspiring book gives girls permission to let their lights shine. They want all girls to know that there are no limits on what they can...

A heartwarming picture book about a neighborhood coming together to help a kitten find a home, from a New York Times bestselling author and a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator. Contrary to what you may believe, this story is not about a kitten, hungry...

A heartwarming picture book about a neighborhood coming together to help a kitten find a home, from a New York Times bestselling author and a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator. Contrary to what you may believe, this story is not about a kitten, hungry...

A fluffy, nap-loving cat goes on the (fur-raising!) outing of a lifetime in this funny and gorgeously illustrated adventure about finding your inner tough kitty. Poopsie the cat spends her days licking her paws and rubbing her ears and looking fluffy,...

★"Open, clear, inviting...A pitch-perfect portrayal of a summer day."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story shows how we can all be brave and achieve things in our own time. ...

The Creature of Habit is back in this humorous picture book that tackles a perennial challenge for every kid - learning to ride a bike! This story celebrates the power of persistence and reminds us that sometimes, it's not about being the best but about...

The Creature of Habit is back in this humorous picture book that tackles a perennial challenge for every kid - learning to ride a bike! This story celebrates the power of persistence and reminds us that sometimes, it's not about being the best but about...

King Penguin is off to find subjects who will listen to him--as long as they don't eat him first, in this cheeky tale by beloved author-illustrator Vanessa Roeder Percival the King Penguin doesn't think he's asking for too much when he makes all the...