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The ALA-Children's Book Council (CBC) Joint Committee, with cooperation from the ALSC's Quicklists Consulting Committee, has created this bibliography to provide guidance to parents, grandparents, and others interested in assembling a high-quality library for their children at home.

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
An alphabet rhyme/chant that relates what happens when the whole alphabet tries to climb a coconut tree.

The Wheels on the Bus

release date: Jan 01, 1990
The Wheels on the Bus
The wheels on the bus go round, the wipers go swish, the doors open and close, and the people go in and out in this movable book version of the classic song.

I Am Invited to a Party! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

release date: Jul 31, 2007
I Am Invited to a Party! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Attending her first party, Piggie follows "party expert" Gerald the elephant's advice on what to wear, with surprising results.

Flotsam

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Flotsam
When a young boy discovers a camera on the beach and develops the film, he finds with his microscope many layers of pictures within the photographs.

Interrupting Chicken

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Interrupting Chicken
Little Red Chicken wants Papa to read her a bedtime story, but interrupts him almost as soon as he begins each tale.

I'm The Biggest Thing in the Ocean

release date: Jan 01, 2008
I'm The Biggest Thing in the Ocean
Now everyone's favorite squid is just the right size for babies and toddlers to touch ONLY while SUPERVISED! **Choking Hazard - Small parts incl. Toys not for children under 3 years.** When a giant squid takes inventory of all of the creatures in the ocean, he realizes that he's way bigger than most of them! He even says he is bigger than the bar code on back of this book--Back Cover

Rah, Rah, Radishes!

release date: Jun 14, 2011
Rah, Rah, Radishes!
This read-aloud favorite about eating healthy is now available in an oversized trim perfect for classroom and storytime sharing. Rah, rah, radishes, red and white! Carrots are calling. Take a bite! Oh boy, bok choy, Brussels sprout. Broccoli! Cauliflower! Shout it out! Know any kids who don’t like veggies? Here is a book that’s sure to change their hungry minds! With a raucous rhyming text, Rah, Rah Radishes celebrates fresh vegetables, nature’s bright colors, and the joy of healthy eating. The book’s interactive spirit encourages kids to join in on the read-aloud fun, and little ones won’t be able to resist the book’s vibrant photographs—they’re a feast for the eyes!

Officer Buckle and Gloria

release date: Jan 01, 1996
Officer Buckle and Gloria
"Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book." -- The Horn Book "Rathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren's books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real characters, dramatic situations and for knowing what will make young audiences giggle and think." -- Children's Book Review Magazine "Rathman brings a lighter-than-air comic touch to this outstanding, solid-as-a-brick picture book." -- Publisher's Weekly "A five-star performance." -- School Library Journal

Stars

release date: Oct 04, 2011
Stars
Explores the wonder of stars, whether they are in the night sky, on a plant as a promise of fruit to come, or in one's pocket for those days when one does not feel shiny.

Not a Box

Not a Box
A box is just a box . . . unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows. Inspired by a memory of sitting in a box on her driveway with her sister, Antoinette Portis captures the thrill when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real—when the imagination takes over and inside a cardboard box, a child is transported to a world where anything is possible.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

release date: Jan 01, 1988
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Relating the cycle of requests a mouse is likely to make after you give him a cookie takes the reader through a young child's day.

Ling & Ting

release date: Jul 01, 2010
Ling & Ting
Ling and Ting are identical twins that people think are exactly the same, but time and again they prove to be different.

Library Mouse

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Library Mouse
Sam, a shy but creative mouse who lives in a library, decides to write and illustrate his own stories which he places on the shelves with the other library books but when children find the tales, they all want to meet the author.

Actual Size

release date: May 25, 2004
Actual Size
Discusses and gives examples of the size and weight of various animals and parts of animals

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together

release date: Jan 01, 2005
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together
In an irresistible fourth You Read to Me collaboration, Mary Ann Hoberman and Michael Emberley have added spooky tales to their bestselling and award-winning series--and it's a scary lot of fun. You've never met witches, zombies, ghosts, or ghouls like these before!

Traction Man Is Here!

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Traction Man Is Here!
Traction Man -- wearing combat boots, battle pants, and his warfare shirt -- comes in a box, but very quickly finds the way into the imagination of his lucky boy owner. This superhero searches for the Lost Wreck of the Sieve as the boy makes a game of doing the dishes, and later in the bathtub, he conquers the Mysterious Toes that are stealing his pet, the brave little Scrubbing Brush. These are just a few of the action-packed adventures played out by the boy and his new toy that may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but can vanquish all manner of villains lurking around the house. Mini Grey's story in words and pictures is an irresistible invitation to the private world of a child's play. - Publisher

Let's Do Nothing!

release date: Apr 10, 2012
Let's Do Nothing!
After playing actively all day two friends learn something when they try to do nothing at all.

The Stories Julian Tells

release date: Jan 01, 1995
The Stories Julian Tells
Great read aloud for 2nd or 3rd grade. THe story is about a young boy who tells some imaginative stories, is a little mischievous and very creative. My 3rd graders enjoyed it!

LMNO Peas

release date: Apr 06, 2010
LMNO Peas
Busy little peas engage in their favorite activities as they introduce the numbers from one to 100.
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