My “have read” 2025 book list

If you happen upon this page you can check previous “Books I read” pages to get some idea of what this is about. I apologize for the incompleteness of this page as I am having trouble with the inner workings of putting it together, not able to highlight most of the books I want in purple, nor to finish what I was trying to say at the end. If I ever figure it out I will update.

JANUARY 2025:

That Darn Cat – by the Gordons
Jingle Bells: touch and trace nursery rhymes – by Silver Dolphin Books
Jingle Bell Mice – illustrated by Lisa McCue
Nutcracker Night – by Mireille Messier
Polar Bears – by Gail Gibbons
A Beginner’s Guide to Immortality: from alchemy to avatars – by Maria Birmingham
Hello Neighbor!: the kind and caring world of Mister Rogers – by Matthew Cordell
The Only Fish in the Sea – by Philip C. Stead
Happy Dreams, Little Bunny – by Leah Hong
The Imaginary Alphabet – by Sylvie Daigneault
Perfect Snow – by Barbara Reid
The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas – by Laura Murray
Nell Plants a Tree – by Anne Wynter
The Wishing Machine – by Jonathan Hillman
First Night of Howlergarten – by Benson Shum
Goodnight Veggies – by Diana Murray
Our World: Argentina – by Aida Perez-Prado
Illusions in Art: animals – by Chieu Anh Urban
Illusions in Art: food – by Chieu Anh Urban
The Midnight Fair – by Gideon Sterer
The Last Day Julian Was My Best Friend – by Jody Jensen Shaffer
When an Elephant Hears NO – by Dazzle Ng
Bear and Bird: the picnic and other stories – by Jarvis
Buffalo Fluffalo – by Bess Kalb
Baby Hope – by Maria Marianayagam
A Friend for Lakota: the incredible true story of a wolf who braved bullying – by Jim & Jamie Dutcher
Ducks Don’t Get Wet – by Augusta Goldin
The Boldest White: a story of hijab and community – by Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. Ali
The Kindest Red: a story of hijab and friendship – by Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. Ali
Love Stinks – by Diana Murray
A Gift for Nai Nai – by Kim-Hoa Ung
Henna is … – by Marzieh Abbas
One Sweet Song – by Jyoti Rajan Gopal
Shizue’s Path – by Mark Sakamoto
Fred Gets Dressed – by Peter Brown
Love is my Favorite Thing – by Emma Chichester Clark
Black Girls: a celebration of you! – by Dominique Furukawa
Unicycle Dad – by Sarah Hovorka
A Flicker of Hope: a story of migration – by Cynthia Harmony
June Moon – by Lynn Becker
Dinosaurs are Different – by Aliki
The Adventures of Spencer the Church Mouse – by Tracy Barron
What We’ll Build: plans for our future together – by Oliver Jeffers
Erno Rubik and his Magic Cube – by Kerry Aradhya
Nativity – illustrated by Juan Wijngaard
Ablaze With Color: a story of painter Alma Thomas – by Jeanne Walker Harvey
Lucky Beans – by Nicole Tadgell
Dad Bakes – by Katie Yamasaki
The Moons of Jupiter – by Alice Monroe
Just the Right Size: why big animals are big and little animals are little – by Nicola Davies
First Snow – by Bomi Park
The Family Christmas Treasury: tales of anticipation, celebration, and joy – by various authors
Thelma the Unicorn – by Aaron Blabey
It’s Your First Day of School, Busy Bus! – by Jody Jensen Shaffer
Big and Small and In-Between – by Carter Higgins
Rissy No Kissies – by Katey Howes
Scritch-Scratch: a perfect match – by Kimberly Marcus
More More More Said the Baby – by Vera B. Williams
Tough Cookie: a Christmas story – by Edward Hemingway
From the Tops of the Trees – by Kao Kalia Yang
M is for Maple: a Canadian alphabet – by Mike Ulmer
Jasper & Ollie – by Alex Willan
The International Space Station – by Dana Meachen Rau
In My Garden – by Charlotte Zolotow
I Hear you, Forest – by Katie George
Chirping Crickets – by Melvin Berger
The Stranger – by Chris Van Allsburg
Who Eats What?: food chains and food webs – by Patricia Lauber
Honey in a Hive – by Anne Rockwell
From Caterpillar to Butterfly – by Deborah Heiligman
Dear Librarian – by Lydia M. Sigwarth
Christmas Time – by Gail Gibbons
Mary the Mother of Jesus – by Tomie dePaola
Happy Like Soccer – by Maribeth Boelts
Christina’s Carol – by Christina Rossetti; illustrated by Tomie dePaola
The Princess and the Wizard – by Julia Donaldson
The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten – by Maureen Fergus
Minerva Louise on Christmas Eve – by Janet Morgan Stoeke
The Most-Loved Bear – by Sam McBratney
On Beyond Zebra – by Dr. Seuss
Fred’s Big Feelings: the life and legacy of Mister Rogers – by Laura Renauld
Pippin the Christmas Pig – by Jean Little
An Early American Christmas – by Tomie dePaola
Finders Keepers – by Keiko Kazan
The Ring Bearer – by Floyd Cooper
Tomie dePaola’s Book of Christmas Carols – illustrated by Tomie dePaola
The Nativity Play – by Nick Butterworth
The Christmas Day Kitten – by James Herriot
Moon and Star: a Christmas story – by Robin Muller
The Christmas Eve Ghost – by Shirley Hughes
Finding Christmas – by Robert Munsch
Mouse and Mole: a winter wonderland – by Wong Herbert Yee
Little Chick’s Friend Duckling – by Mary DeBall Kwitz
Camouflage Mom: a story about staying connected – by Sarah Hovorka
My Visit to the Dinosaurs – by Aliki
Special Delivery – by Philip C. Stead
Sebastian and the Balloon – by Philip C. Stead
Ideas are All Around – by Philip C. Stead
What Time the Sexton’s Spade Doth Rust – by Alan Bradley
Lyle Walks the Dog: a counting book – by Bernard Waber
A Very Fiona Christmas – by Barbara Herndon
My Patti’s Saris – by Tyoti Rajan Gopal
The Thing About Yetis – by Vin Vogel
Cowboy: a Kid’s Album – by Linda Granfield
The Real Mother Goose – illustrated by Blanche Fisher Wright
Happy and Sad, Grouchy and Glad – by Constance Allen
Guess How Much I Love You – by Sam McBratney
Silly Boobies: a love story – by Ame Dyckman
Barnyard Dance – by Sandra Boynton
Not My Circus – by Janet Sumner Johnson
The Huey’s in None the Number: a counting adventure – by by Oliver Jeffers
Under the Star: a Christmas counting story – by Jane Yolen
Just One Goal! – by Robert Munsch
We Love You, Hugless Douglas! – by David Melling
On a Flake-Flying Day: watching winter’s wonders – by Buffy Silverman
Hanukkah Hippity-Hop – by Barbara Kimmell
Dinosaur Bones – by Aliki
The House Next Door – by Claudine Crangle
What Time the Sexton’s Spade Doth Rust – by Alan Bradley
A Cowboy: a kid’s album – by Linda Granfield
Fireman Small – by Wong Herbert Yee
The Creator’s Plan – by Richard Pelletier-Lush
An Octopus is Amazing – by Patricia Lauber

FEBRUARY 2025:

Ben-Hur: a tale of the Christ – by Lee Wallace
The Bunnies are in Their Beds – by Marisabina Russo
Peek-a Choo-Choo! – by Nina Laden
A Small Christmas – by Wong Herbert Yee
Meow: cat stories from around the world – by Jane Yolen
The Finest Christmas Tree – by John & Ann Hassett
Clifford’s First Christmas – by Norman Bridwell
Gretchen Groundhog, It’s Your Day! – by Abby Levine
Christmas Mice! – by Bethany Roberts
How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas? – by Jane Yolen
Winter: a Solstice Story – by Kelsey E. Gross
The Lost Gift: a Christmas story – by Kallie George
Geraldine’s Big Snow – by Holly Keller
Tiger in the Snow! – by Nick Butterworth
Snow Day! – by Lester L. Laminack
Jasper and Joop – by Olivier Dunrea
Cool Daddy Rat – by Kristyn Crow
Tiger Flowers – by Patricia Quinlan
There Are No Dragons in This Book – by Donna Lambo-Weidner
Can’t Catch Me – by John & Ann Hassett
How do Dinosaurs Play With Their Friends? – by Jane Yolen
The Saga of the Mary Celeste: ill-fated mystery ship – by Stanley T. Spicer
A Map Into the World – by Kao Kalia Yang
Pete the Cat: 5-Minute Bedtime Stories – by Kimberly & James Dean
Today – by Gabi Snyder
The Illiad – by Homer
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? – by Bill Martin Jr.
Walt Disney’s Three Little Pigs – adapted by Al Dempster
The Poky Little Puppy – by Janette Sebring Lowry
Biscuit – by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
The Curious Little Kitten Around the House – by Linda Hayward
Ten Silly Sheep – by Rosemary Reuille Irons
Snowy Bear – by Tony Mitton
Silly Goose’s Big Story – by Keiko Kasza
The Moons of Jupiter and Other Stories – by Alice Munro
Almost Gone: the world’s rarest animals – by Steve Jenkins
How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms? – by Jane Yolen
Baby Courage – by Maria Marianayagam
A Dragon in a Wagon – by Lynley Dodd
Dolphin Talk: whistles, clicks, and clapping jaws – by Wendy Pfeffer
Pete the Cat: Snow Daze – by James Dean
What Happens to a Hamburger – by Paul Showers
Duck in the Truck – by Jez Alborough
The Giants’ Tree House – by Jane Yolen
Ira Says Goodbye – by Bernard Weber
The Miracles of Jesus – by Tomie dePaola
Mouse and Mole: Fine Feathered Friends – by Wong Herbert Yee
I Am (Not) Scared – by Anna Kang
What Happened to the Dinosaurs? – by Franklyn M. Branley
Pete the Cat’s Train Trip – by James Dean
Tea With an Old Giant – by Jane Yolen
Odyssey – by Homer
Baby Bear’s Chairs – by Jane Yolen
Valentine Mice! – by Bethany Roberts
Leo and Emily’s Zoo – by Fran Brandenberg
The Family Bedtime Treasure: tales for sleepy times and sweet dreams – by various authors
Dinosaur Dance! – by Sandra Boynton
Flash, Crash, Rumble, and Roll – by Franklyn M. Branley
Fiona the Hippo – by Richard Cowdrey
Same Love, Different Hug – by Sarah Hovorka
Don’t Blow Your Top! – by Ame Dyckman
The Bears We Know – by Brenda Silsbe
Anna’s Red Sled – by Patricia Quinlan
Remarkably Bright Creatures – by Shelby Van Pelt
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – by William Shakespeare
Dumpy’s Extra-Busy Day – by Julie Andrews Edwards & Emma Walton Hamilton
Music Class Today! – by David Weinstone
Mouse & Mole: and the year-round garden – by Doug Cushman
Gossie & Gertie – by Olivier Dunrea
Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Life – by Dean James
Tiny Little Fly – by Michael Rosen

MARCH 2025:

Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie – by Kimberly & James Dean
Sleepy Happy Capy Cuddles – by Mike Allegra
My Favorite Color – by Aaron Becker
How Many Kisses? – by Delphine Chedru
Today is Orange Shirt Day – by Phyllis Webstad
Can You Slide Like a Penguin? – by Child’s Play International
Animal I Spy: what can you spot? – by Kate Sheppard
Pete the Cat: Cavecat Pete – by James Dean
The Butt Book – by Artie Bennett
Poirot Investigates – by Agatha Christie
Songs of a Dead Dreamer and Grimscribe – by Thomas Ligotti
Chester’s Back! – by Melanie Watt
Katy and the Big Snow – by Virginia Lee Burton
Counting With Barefoot Critters – by Teagan White
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau – by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Hueys in The New Sweater – by Oliver Jeffers
I Believe I Can – by Grace Byers
The Night the Moon Went Missing – by Brendan Kearney
The Magician’s Elephant – by Kate DiCamillo
The Night the Gods Smiled – by Eric Wright
Penguin Chick – by Betty Tathan
Yaffle’s Journey – by Nancy Keating
Polka-Bats and Octopus Slacks: 14 stories – by Calef Brown
Race to Kindness – by Orion Jean
Look Out For Turtles! – by Melvin Berger
Surprising Sharks – by Nicola Davies
Dinosaur Tracks – by Susan H. Gray
Surprise! – by Caroline Hadilaksono
Uni the Unicorn Goes to School – by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Zen Ties – by Jon J. Muth
Cowlick! – by Christin Ditchfield
I Love My Mommy Because… – by Laurel Porter-Gaylord
The Whales’ Song – by Dyan Sheldon
Bananas in My Ears: a collection of nonsense stories, poems, riddles, and rhymes – by Michael Rosen
The Great Granny Gang – by Judith Kerr
Louder, Lili – by Gennifer Choldenko
Row Row Row Your Boat – by Robin Muller
Curious George: Christmas Carols, book and CD – by H.A. Rey
Thunder Cake – by Patricia Polacco
The Paper Dragon – by Marguerite W. Davol
The Tide Pool Waits – by Candace Fleming
Pete the Cat: Plays Hide-and-Seek – by Kimberly & James Dean
Wibble Wobble – by Miriam Ross
The Spiffiest Giant in Town – by Julia Donaldson
What If I’m Not a Cat? – by Kari-Lynn Winters
Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat! – by James Dean
Pete the Cat: the Great Leprechaun Chase – by James Dean
I Love Pete the Kitty – by James Dean
The Gruffalo and Friends: search and find – by Julia Donaldson
Pete the Cat: a Pet For Pete – by James Dean
When Dads Don’t Grow Up – by Marjorie Blain Parker
Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure – by Kimberly and James Dean
Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave – by James Dean
Pete the Cat: Robo-Pete – by James Dean
Pete the Cat’s Got Class – by James Dean
Pete the Cat and the New Guy – by Kimberly & James Dean
Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to LOVE: tips from a cool cat on how to spread the LOVE – by Kimberly & James Dean
The Leprechaun’s Gold – by Pamela Duncan Edwards
Dragons Can’t Eat Snow Cones – by Amanda Sobotka
Pete the Cat: Meet Pete – by James Dean
Pete the Cat: Talent Show Trouble – by Kimberly & James Dean
Kipper’s A to Z: an alphabet adventure – by Mick Inkpen
Doggies: a counting and barking book – by Sandra Boynton
Ollie – by Olivier Durea
Trucks – by Gail Gibbons
Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree – by Eileen Christelow
Kipper – by Mick Inkpen
Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream – by Kimberly & James Dean
Springtime Storks: a migration love story – by Carol Joy Munro
The Magic Hat – by Mem Fox
Michael Rosen’s Sad Book – by Michael Rosen
The Nightwood – by Robin Muller
Dumpy to the Rescue – by Julie Andrews Edwards & Emma Walton Hamilton

APRIL 2025:

A Lady Has the Floor: Belva Lockwood Speaks Out for Women’s Rights – by Kate Hannigan
Zen Ghosts – by Jon J. Muth
Who Will Tuck Me In Tonight? – by Carol Roth
The Little School Bus – by Carol Roth
Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to be a Kitten – by Michelle Knudsen
Eraser – by Anna Kang
Ready for Anything! – by Keiko Kasza
Solar – by Ian McEwan
Badger’s Fancy Meal – by Keiko Kasza
When the Shy Rained Dust – by Patrick Dearen
Mr. Pudgins – by Christopher Ruth Carlsen
Elephants Can Remember – by Agatha Christie
Matthew and the Midnight Tow Truck – by Allen Morgan
Nose to Nose – by Thyra Heder
If You Take a Mouse to School – by Laura Numeroff
Dora’s Chicks – by Julie Sykes
Dragon Egg – by Mallory Loehr
Pete the Cat: Rock On, Mom and Dad – by James Dean
Dumpy’s Apple Shop – by Julie Andrews Edwards & Emma Walton Hamilton
Fossils Tell of Long Ago – by Aliki
Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana – by James Dean
I Love You Night and Day – by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
The Gift of the Inuksuk – by Mike Ulmer
A Great, Big Cuddle: poems for the very young – by Michael Rosen
Lucky Duck – by Greg Pizzoli
Rock Collecting – by Roma Gans
Snow – by Sam Usher
Waking Dragons – by Jane Yolen
The Dictionary Story – by Oliver Jeffers
Fireflies in the Night – by Judy Hawes
Quackadack Duck – by Alen Morgan
Red Ted and the Lost Things – by Michael Rosen
Oink? – by Margie Palatini
The Big Dipper – by Franklyn M. Branley
Two Parrots – by Rumi; illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh
How Droofus the Dragon Lost His Head – by Bill Peet
Badger’s Bath – by Nick Butterworth
Pete the Kitty and the Mermaid’s Sandcastle – by Kimberly & James Dean
Pete the Cat: Three Bite Rule – by James Dean
The Secret Fawn – by Kellie George
K is for Kick: a soccer alphabet – by Brad Herzog
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? – by Jane Yolen
Patience, Patches! – by Christy Mihaly
Interrupting Cow and the Chicken Crossing the Road – by Jane Yolen
Matthew and the Midnight Turkeys – by Allen Morgan
Mooncakes Mean Family – by Benson Shum
Tricky Chopsticks – by Sylvia Chen
Log Life – by Amy Hevron
Not Your Nest! – by Gideon Sterer
How Do Dinosaurs Learn To Be Kind? – by Jane Yolen
Honk! Splat! Vroom! – by Barry Gott
Sister Bear: a Norse Tale – by Jane Yolen
Line of Fire: diary of an unknown soldier – by Michael Morpurgo
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: the zero tolerance approach to punctuation – by Lynne Truss
The Sunflower Sword – by Mark Sperring
Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock! – by Kimberly & James Dean
How Many Teeth? – by Paul Showers
How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? – by Jane Yolen
Ten Dogs in the Window: a countdown book – by Claire Masurel
Pizza Pig – by Diana Murray
Pete the Cat: the Petes go Marching – by James Dean
Duck Duck Dinosaur: Spring Smiles – by Kallie George
Kipper and Roly – by Mick Inkpen
Hickory, Dickory, Dock – by Robin Muller
Pete the Cat: Super Dude – by Kimberly Dean
Mini Mighty Sweeps – by Lori Alexander
Mrs. Mole, I’m Home! – by Jarvis
Monster Academy – by Jane Yolen
Love Birds – by Jane Yolen
Lyle Finds His Mother – by Bernard Waber
Petook: an Easter Story – by Caryll Houselander
Earthquake Alert! – by Shilpa Mehta-Jones
Fortress – by Marci Lin Melvin

MAY 2025:

Where’s My Teddy? – by Jez Alborough
Take Me to Laolao – by Kelly Zhang
Two Little Chicks go to School – by Valeri Gorbachev
Unicorn Day – by Diana Murray
Who Will I Be? – by Abby Huntsman
Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness – by Kimberly Dean
A City Under the Sea: life in a coral reef – by Norbert Wu
Pete the Kitty: Wash your Hands – by Kimberly Dean
How Do Dinosaurs Show Good Manners? – by Jane Yolen
Lambslide – by Ann Pratchett
How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe? – by Jane Yolen
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Cookies? – by Jane Yolen
How to Spot a Mermaid – by Jane Yolen
The Pie That Molly Grew – by Sue Heavenrich
Hip Hippos – by Jane Yolen
Romping Monsters, Stomping Monsters – by Jane Yolen
Pete the Cat and the Easter Basket Bandit – by Kimberly Dean
How Big are Your Worries, Little Bear? – by Jayneen Sanders
The Little Yellow Leaf – by Carin Berger
Bad Dog, Marley! – by John Grogan
Abuelita’s Gift – by Mariana Rios Ramirez
It is (Not) Perfect – by Anna Kang
A New House for Mole and Mouse – by Harriet Ziefert
Baby Bear’s Big Dreams – by Jane Yolen
Drummer Hoff – adapted by Barbara Emberley
Little Tiger’s Big Surprise! – by Julie Sykes
Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Three House – by James Dean
Kipper’s Little Friends – by Mick Inkpen
Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete – by James Dean
Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar – by James Dean
Ira Sleeps Over – by Bernard Waber
Dinosaurs – by Gail Gibbons
Noisy Nora – by Rosemary Wells
Field Guide to the Grumpasaurus – by Edward Hemingway
Trouble Gum – by Matthew Cordell
Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair – by Kimberly Dean
A Drop of Gold – by Vlasta van Kampen
A Day in the Life of a Firefighter – by Paige Towler
Funny, Funny Lyle – by Bernard Waber
I Broke My Trunk! – by Mo Willems
The Teddy Bears’ Picnic – by Jimmy Kennedy
Yumbo Jumbo – by Keila V. Dawson
Red Sky at Night – by Elly MacKay
Sad, Bad, Glad Hippos – by Jane Yolen
Little Critter’s These Are My Pets – by Mercer Mayer
Dust Bunny Wants a Friend – by Amy Hevron
I’m Me: a book about confidence and self-worth – by Cheri J. Meiners
Waiting is Not Easy! – by Mo Willems
I Love You, Fred – by Mick Inkpen
Sal Boat: (a boat by Sal) – by Thyra Heder
Moosetache – by Margie Palatini
Hands: growing up to be an artist – by Lois Ehlert
Tale of a Tadpole – by Karen Wallace
Fish and Crab – by Marianna Coppo
Pete the Cat’s Not so Groovy Day – by Kimberly Dean
Wild Animal Babies (level 2) – by DK Publishing
The Leaf Thief – by Alice Hemming
Sour Apple – by Linda Liu
Rechenka’s Eggs – by Patricia Polacco

JUNE 2025:

Blossom Comes Home – by James Herriot
A Story of Salt – by Mark Kurlansky
When the Wind Blows – by Raymond Briggs
Pete the Cat: Rocking Field Day – by Kimberly Dean
Pete the Cat Save Up – by Kimberly Dean
Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers – by James Dean
Pete the Cat: Hickory Dickory Dock – by Kimberly Dean
Pete the Cat’s Family Road Trip – by Kimberly Dean
Pete the Kitty and the Case of the Hiccups – by James Dean
Pete the Kitty’s Outdoor Art Project – by Kimberly Dean
Pete the Cat: Five Little Bunnies – by Kimberly Dean
Pete the Cat and the Space Chase – by Kimberly Dean
Can You Hug a Forest? – by Frances Gilbert
Feeding Time – by Ailie Busby
The River That Flows Beside Me – by Charlotte Guillain
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? – by Jane Yolen
Ant Cities – by Arthur Dorros
Pete the Cat: Making New Friends – by Kimberly & James Dean
Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer – by Kimberly & James Dean
Otter: Let’s Go Swimming! – by Sam Garton
My Toothbrush is Missing! – by Jan Thomas
Gideon and Otto – by Olivier Dunrea
My Brother the Duck – by Pat Zietlow Miller
If My Hair Had a Voice – by Dana Marie Miroballi
A Vacation for Pooch – by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Pete the Kitty and the Three bears – by Kimberly Dean
The Family Book – by Todd Parr
Big Bear Hug – by Nicholas Oldland
My, Oh My – a Butterfly!: all about butterflies – by Tish Rabe
The Thank You Book – by Mo Willems
Berlioz the Bear – by Jan Brett
Diving Dolphin – by Karen Wallace
Danny and the Dinosaur – by Syd Hoff
We Belong Together – by Todd Parr
My First Picture Dictionary – by Colin Clark
How Do You Dance? – by Thyra Heder
Hidden Gem – by Linda Liu
Goodbye, Hello: a going home adventure – by Angela H. Dale
The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal – by Jodi Taylor
Seek and Find: Hobbies – by Auzou Publishing
I Will Love You Anyway – by Mick Inkpen
Wish In a Tree – by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Druthers – by Matt Phelan
Pete the Cat: Parents’ Day Surprise – by Kimberly Dean
Matthew and the Midnight Money Van – by Allen Morgan
Dinosaur’s Day – by Ruth Thomson
Jack’s Garden – by Henry Cole
From Seed to Plant – by Gail Gibbons
Volcano Alert! – by Paul Challen
Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt – by Ben Clanton
Black, White, Just Right! – by Marguerite W. Davol
Old Macdonald Had a Farm – by Pam Adams
My New Friend is so Fun – by Mo Willems
Pete the Cat’s 100 First Words – by Kimberly Dean
How Big Were Dinosaurs? – by Lita Judge
The Emperor Lays an Egg – by Brenda Z. Guiberson
The Scariest Kitten in the World – by Kate Messner
Mac and Cheese – by Sarah Weeks
A Day at Seagull Beach – by Karen Wallace
Ten Tiny Toes – by Todd Tarpley
My Dog’s a Chicken – by Susan McElroy Montanari
If You Hold a Seed – by Elly Mackay
The Parables of Jesus – by Tomie dePaola
Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da! – by Jonathan Stutzman
Beetle Bedlam – by Vlasta van Kampen
The Digger and the Flower – by Joseph Kuefler
Daddy Cuddle – by Kate Mayes
A Meerkat Diary: my journey into the wild world of a meerkat mob – by Suzi Eszterhas
Born to be Giants: how baby dinosaurs grew to rule the world – by Lita Judge
Duck’s Vacation – by Gilad Soffer
One Night in the Zoo – by Judith Kerr
Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum – by Dr. Seuss
The Pocket Mommy – by Rachel Eugster
Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case – by Agatha Christie
Mrs. Wishy-Washy – by Joy Crowley
Today I Will Fly! – by Mo Willems
Bird Talk: what birds are saying and why – by Lita Judge
Did You Know That I Love You? – by Christa Pierce
Let’s Play Soccer – by Patricia J. Murphy
The Berenstain Bears: we love soccer! – by Mike Berenstain
I’m a Frog – by Mo Willems
Potty Time With Pete the Kitty: a lift-the-flap potty book for kids – by Kimberly Dean
The Daddy Book – by Todd Parr
Max and Ruby and Twin Trouble – by Rosemary Wells
Max and Ruby and the Babysitting Squad – by Rosemary Wells
One of These is Not Like the Others – by Barney Saltzberg
Don’t Eat Bees: life lessons from Chip the dog – by Dev Petty
Two Dogs – by Ian Falconer
Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor – by Kimberly & James Dean
Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose – by Geraldo Valerio
The Mermaid – by Jan Brett

JULY 2025:

The Ice Palace – by Tarjei Vesaas
The Horse in Harry’s Room – by Syd Hoff
Yoshi: sea turtle genius – by Lynne Cox
Mama’s Kiss – by Jane Yolen
Tea With Grandpa – by Barney Saltzberg
Big Truck Little Island – by Chris Van Duson
I Am a Kindness Hero – by Jennifer Adams
Little Houses – by Kevin Henkes
You’re in Good Paws – by Maureen Fergus
Sunny-Side Up – by Jacky Davis
The Cot in the Living Room – by Hilda Eunice
Firefighter Flo! – by Andrea Zimmerman
The One and Only Question – by Norma Charles
Don’t Lick the Dog: making friends with dogs – by Wendy Wahman
An Atlas of Imaginary Places – by Mia Cassany
Sylvester’s Letter – by Matthew Burgess
Great Idea Malia! – by Alliah L. Agostini
No Water No Bread – by Luis Amavisca Guridi
I Saw Anaconda: a cumulative lift-the-flap story – by Jane Clarke
A Story for Small Bear – by Alice B. McGinty
Being Frank – by Donna W. Earnhardt
Pudge Pig’s Counting Book – by Amye Rosenberg
Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea – by Cynthia Rylant
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV – by Stan & Jan Berenstain
Green Eggs and Ham – by Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss’s ABC – by Dr. Seuss
Big Joe’s Trailer Truck – by Joe Mathieu
Albert’s Old Shoes – by Stephen Muir
The Curious Kitten sniff sniff book – by Linda Hayward
The Rabbit Listened – by Cori Doerrfeld
Pete the Kitty’s First Day of Preschool – by Kimberly & James Dean
Moira’s Birthday – by Robert Munsch
The Berenstain Bears and Mama for Mayor – by Jan and Mike Berenstain
Happy Pig Day! – by Mo Willems
Harry and Clare’s Amazing Staycation – by Ted Staunton
Seeds – by Carme Lemniscates
Sloth Went: sometimes a little poop can be a big adventure – by Adam Lehrhaupt
Dinosaur Kisses – by David Ezra Stein
Have You Seen Elephant? – by David Barrow
Randy Riley’s Really Big Hit – by Chris Van Dusen
Our Planet: the one place we call home – by Matt Whyman
Every Father’s Daughter: twenty-four women writers remember their fathers – compiled by Margaret Mullen
The Swing – by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Crocodile Should Never Skip Breakfast – by Colleen Lamour
Summer is for Cousins – by Rajani LaRocca
Hogwash! – by Karma Wilson
Summer Song – by Kevin Henkes
Want to Play Trucks? – by Ann Stott
Hannah and Sugar – by Kate Berube’
I Will Take a Nap! – by Mo Willems
Watch Me Throw the Ball! – by Mo Willems
How High Can a Dinosaur Count?: and other math mysteries – by Valorie Fisher
Call Your Daughter Home – by Deb Spera
Will the Pigeon Graduate? – by Mo Willems
This is the Teacher – by Rhonda Gowler Greene
Ten Big Toes and a Prince’s Nose – by Nancy Gow
The Tale of Pip and Squeak – by Kate Duke
Take Me Out to the Ball Game – by Maryann Kovalski
The Berenstain Bears 5 “Away We Go” Adventures – by Mike Berenstain
Too Much Stuff! – by Robert Munsch
This Book Will Not Be Fun – by Cirocco Dunlap
My Body Belongs to Me: a book about body safety – by Jill Starishevsky
Hunky Dory Found It – by Katie Evans
The Invisible String – by Patrice Karst
The Berenstain Bears at the Aquarium – by Jan & Mike Berenstain
Truck Trouble – by Angela Royston
Invisibill – by Maureen Fergus
Everything I Need to Know Before I’m Five – by Valorie Fisher
The Berenstain Bears and the Shaggy Little Pony – by Jan & Mike Berenstain
Here to There and Me to You: a book of bridges – by Cheryl Keeley
Should I Share My Ice Cream? – by Mo Willems
Wiggling Worms at Work – by Wendy Pfeffer
Tea With Milk – by Allen Say
The Hog Prince – by Sudipta Barham-Quallen
10 Fat Turkeys – by Tony Johnston
Up – by Walt Disney Company
Toy to Toy – by Tennant Tedbank
The Incredibles – by Walt Disney
A Trip With Grandma – by Ruth Ohi
The Quilt – by Ann Jonas
The Invisible String – by Patrice Karst
Hey Grandude! – by Paul McCartney
Hello – by Fiona Woodcock
Agent Lion – by Jacky Davis
Agent Lion and the Case of the Missing Party – by Jacky Davis
The Tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves: a story from the Arabian Nights – by Eric A. Kimmel
Swim! Swim! – by James Proimos
Elmer and the Hippos – by David McKee
Childhood Thoughts and Water – by John McDonald
Small Pig – by Arnold Lobel
A Trip to the Dentist – by K.E. Lewis
Bothered by Bugs – by Emily Gravett
On the Night of the Shooting Star – by Amy Hest
What Should Danny Do?: school day – by Ganit and Adir Levy

AUGUST 2025:

The Grumpy Pirate – by Corinne Demas & Artemis Roehrig
Pugtato Finds a Thing – by Sophie Corrigan
The Fantastic 5 & 10c Store: a rebus adventure – by J. Patrick Lewis
The Good for NOTHING Button! – by Charise Mericle Harper
Puss in Boots – by Jerry Pinkney
The Wrong Book – by Drew Daywalt
Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog – by Sue Harrison
The Koala Who Could – by Rachel Bright
I Ship: a container ship’s colossal journey – by Kelly Rice Schmitt
Wonder Why – by Lisa Varchol Perron
By Mouse and Frog – by Deborah Freedman
Can Blue Hide? – by Adam Lehrhaupt
North, South, East, West – by Margaret Wise Brown
Too Much Stuff! – by Emily Gravett
Catch the Sky: playful poems on the air we share – by Robert Heidbreder
There Must Be More Than That! – by Shinsuke Yoshitake
The Blue Whale – by Jenni Desmond
Ginger Finds a Home – by Charlotte Voake
How to Eat a Pizza – by Jon Bergerman
The Mine-o-saur – by Sudipta Bardham-Quallen
Peanut Butter and Jelly – by Randi Hampson
Splat the Cat and the Duck With no Quack – by Bob Scotton
Three Grumpy Trucks – by Todd Tarpley
How to Catch a Mermaid – by Adam Wallace
The Boring Book – by Shinsuke Yoshitake
Buddy and Earl Go Exploring – by Maureen Fergus
Cat Up a Tree – by John Hassett
A Cow on the Line & other Thomas the Tank Engine stories – by W.V. Awdry
Tallulah Plays the Tuba – by Tiffany Stone
Your Mama – by NoNieqa Ramos
Hungry Jim – by Laurel Snyder
I Am Brown – by Ashok Banker
Walking for Water: how one boy stood up for gender equality – by Susan Hughes
I Am a Tornado – by Drew Beckmeyer
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings – by Francie Latour
Arthur’s Funny Money – by Lilian Hoban
The Trouble With Chickens – by Bruce McMillan
My Love For You – by Lisa Varchol Perron
The Popcorn Shop – by Alice Low
Go Away, Dog – by Joan L. Nodset
Pigs Love Potatoes – by Anika Denise
Drumheller Dinosaur Dance – by Robert Heidbreder
Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet – by Kelly DiPucchio
The Grouchy Ladybug – by Eric Carle
Meet the Smurfs – by HarperCollins
I Wished For a Unicorn – by Robert Heidbreder
The Z Was Zapped – by Chris Van Allsburg
Red Cat Blue Cat – by Jenni Desmond
What Should Darla Do? – by Ganit & Adir Levy
Where’s My Mom? – by Julia Donaldson
Be Who You Are – by Todd Parr
The Goodbye Book – by Todd Parr
Patterns Everywhere – by Lisa Varchol Perron
Pig Has a Plan – by Ethan Long
100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli – by David Larochelle
Pirates, Ho! – by Sarah L. Thomson
Noisy Poems for a Busy Day – by Robert Heidbreder
Grandpa Grumps – by Katrina Moore
Pizza Kittens – by Charlotte Voae
And What If I Won’t? – by Maureen Fergus
Goodbye Mousie – by Robbie H. Harris
Princess Pigsty – by Cornelia Funke
Peanut & Fifi Have a Ball – by Randall de Seve
I Can Be Anything – by Shinsuke Yoshitake
Shark Chums: Can Clam Go? – by Adam Lehrhaupt
All Kinds of Feet – by Ron and Nancy Goor
I Do Not Like Stories – by Andrew Larsen
One Hundred Hungry Ants – by Elinor J. Pinczes
A Very Big Fall – by Emily Kastner
The Mommy Book – by Todd Parr
If Polar Bears Disappeared – by Lily Williams
Hedgehog Goes to Kindergarten – by Lynne Marie
Matthew and the Midnight Ball Game – by Allen Morgan
Moose! – by Robert Munsch
The Wolf’s Chicken Stew – by Keiko Kasza
Marley Goes to School – by John Grogan
Splat Says Thank You! – by Rob Stotton
I Hear a Pickle (and Smell, See, Touch, and Taste it, too!) – by Rachel Isadora
Daddy-Care – by Allen Morgan
The Squeaky Door – by Margaret Read MacDonald
I Forgot to Say I Love You – by Miriam Ross
Oona – by Kelly DiPucchio
Seven Spools of Thread: a Kwanzaa Story – by Angela Shelf Medeiros
Shark Girl – by Kate Beaton
Ojiichan’s Gift – by Chieri Uegaki
Once in a Blue Moon – by Danielle Daniel
Once, a Bird – by Rina Singh
Stepping Stones: a refugee family’s journey – by Margriet Ruus
Ten Birds – by Cybele Young
That’s Not Hockey! – by Andree Poulin
There Were Monkeys in My Kitchen – by Sheree Fitch
This is How We Do It: one day in the lives of seven kids from around the world – by Matt Lamothe
The Truck Book – by Harry McNaught
I’m Hungry – by Elise Gravel
I Need a Hug – by Aaron Blabey
Oh My Gosh, Mrs. McNosh! – by Sarah Weeks
Saint Valentine – by Robert Sabuda
I Have a Garden – by Bob Barner
If You Give a Pig a Party – by Laura Numeroff
Ol’ Mama Squirrel – by David Ezra Stein
Nights of the Pufflings – by Bruce McMillan
You and Me and Home Sweet Home – by George Ella Lyon
Seven Gold Rings: a tale of music and math – by Rajani LaRocca
Oh Say Can You Say What’s the Weather Today?: all about weather – by Tish Rabe
Old Manhattan Has Some Farms E-I-E-I-Grow – by Susan Lendroth
Sugar in Milk – by Thrity Umrigar
Sparky & Spike: Charles Schulz and the Wildest, Smartest Dog Ever – by Barbara Lowell
The Ocean Calls: a Haenyeo mermaid story – by Tina Cho
Splish, Splash, Splat! – by Rob Scotton
Old Rock (is not boring) – by Deb Pilutti
Tropical Rain Forest – by Donald M. Silver
You Belong Here – by M.H. Clark
Otters Love to Play – Jonathan London
Small Walt and Mo the Tow – by Elizabeth Verdick
Garbage Delight – by Dennis Lee
Tidy – by Emily Gravett
The One in the Middle is the Green Kangaroo – by Judy Blume
Odd Dog Out – by Rob Biddulph
Olivia Wrapped in Vines – by Maude Napveu-Villeneuve
The I’m Not Scared Book – by Todd Parr
One Little Bag: an amazing journey – by Henry Cole
Simon Says Open the Book – by Emilia Zebrowska
The Sky is Falling – by Mark Teague
The African Queen – by C.S. Forester

SEPTEMBER 2025:

Swift Fox All Around – by Rebecca Thomas
Oh Say Can You Seed?: all about flowering plants – by Bonnie Worth
Our Green City – by Tanya Lloyd Kyi
Frankenstein Doesn’t Wear Earmuffs – by John Loren
Hit the Road, Jack – by Robert Burleigh
Sun and Moon Together – by Ethan Long
Hello Hello – by Brendan
The Invisible Bear – by Cecile Metzger
Beautifully Me – by Nabela Noor
Morris Mole – by Dan Yaccarino
Hey, Water! – by Antoinette Portis
This Story is For You – by Greg Pizzoli
This is Baby – by Jimmy Fallon
Chicken in Charge – by Adam Lehrhaupt
Unicorn and Yeti: a good team – by Heather Ayris Burnell
Busy, Busy Birds – by Geraldo Valerio
My Day With Gong Gong – by Sennah Yee
Hello Hello – by Brendan Wentzel
I Love You, Little One – by Nancy Tafuri
I Will Surprise My Friend! – by Mo Willems
How About a Kiss For Me? – by Todd Tarpley
The Yellow Bus – by Loren Long
The School Book – by Todd Parr
All the Little Hopes – by Leah Weiss
The Secrets of Ninja School – by Deb Pilutti
Oh Dear, Geoffrey – by Gemma O’Neill
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing – by Marie Kondo
The Blue Hour – by Paula Hawkins
The Mistletoe Mystery – by Nita Prose
There’s a Pest in the Garden – by Jan Thomas
Archie and the Pirates – by Marc Rosenthal
Still Mad About You – by Liz Maverick
The Toast of Time – by Jodi Taylor
The Nice Book – by David Ezra Stein
Splat the Cat Storybook Collection – by Rob Scotton
Invisible Lizard – by Kurt Cyrus
Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep – by Eric Barclay
Cyril and Pat – by Emily Gravett
The Big Bad Wolf in my House – by Valerie Fontaine
Rapunzel – by Chloe Perkins
My Aunt Came Back – by Pat Cummings
My Friends Make Me Happy! – by Jan Thomas
Ribbon Rescue – by Robert Munsch
Once Upon a Bathtime – by Vi Hughes
Sharing a Smile – by Nicki Kramar
Pickin’ Peas – retold by Margaret Read MacDonald
I Want to Do It Myself! – by Tony Ross
Jelly Bean – by Dennis Lee
Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back? – by Jory John
Invisible Lizard in Love – by Kurt Cyrus
Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy – by Tara Dairman
Left on Tenth – by Delia Ephron

OCTOBER 2025:

I Want Two Birthdays! – by Tony Ross
Fishing With Grandma – by Susan Avingaq & Maren Vsetula
Bobo the Sailor Man – by Eileen Rosenthal
The Twisted Women’s Book Club – by Karin Slaughter
The I Love You Book – by Todd Parr
Unicorn and Yeti: Friends Rock – by Heather Ayris Burnell
The Absentminded Fellow – by Samuil Marshak
Thanks for Thanksgiving – by Julie Markes
I Want a Party! – by Tony Ross
Marley and the Kittens – by John Grogan
Happy Birthday, Alice Babette – by Monica Kulling
The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow – by Washington Irving
Walter the Lazy Mouse – by Marjorie Flack
Sleepover at the Museum – by Karen LeFrank
Billions of Bricks – by Kurt Cyrus
Splat the Cat and the Lemonade Stand – by Rob Scotton
Splat the Cat: the name of the Game – by Rob Scotton
Happy Birthday, Hamster – by Cynthia Lord
Shoo! – by Susie Bower
What To Do With a String – by Jane Yolen
My Pet Wants a Pet – by Elise Broach
The Earth Book – by Todd Parr
Pirate Girl – by Cornelia Finley
Slinky Malinki, Open the Door – by Lynley Dodd
What is Chasing Duck? – by Jan Thomas
Maybe Just Ask Me! – by Katie Mazeika
Pouch! – by David Ezra Stein
Russell the Sheep – by Rob Scotton
You Look Funny! – by Joy Kim
Mickey Mouse and Pluto Pup – by Elizabeth Beecher
Footprints in the Snow – by Cynthia Benjamin
Farm Flu – by Teresa Bateman
The Monstore – by Tara Lazar
Hello, House! – by Linda Hayward
The Road That Trucks Built – by Susanna Leonard Hill
The Princess Knight – by Cornelia Funke
Lighthouse: a story of Remembrance – by Robert Munsch
Small Walt – by Elizabeth Verdick
Augie to Zebra: an alphabet book – by Kate Endle
Birthdays Around the World – by Margriet Ruurs
Hello, Crabby! – by Jonathan Fenske
Hummingbird – by Nicola Davies
Counting Dogs – by Eric Barclay
Arthur’s Thanksgiving – by Marc Brown
Russell and the Lost Treasure – by Rob Scotton
Mouse’s Birthday – by Jane Yolen
The Ugly Five – by Julia Donaldson
Uncle Farley’s False Teeth – by Alice Walsh
Dig! – by Andrea Zimmerman
Invasion – by Sean Platt
Who Needs a Checkup? – By Norm Feuti
My Cat Does Ballet – by Robert Heidbreder
The Wildest Brother – by Cornelia Funke
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul – by Carole Boston Weatherford
Ruby Valentine Saves the Day – by Laurie B. Friedman
True or False? The Human Body – by Jeff de la Rosa
Unstoppable – by Adam Rex
All These Worlds (Bobiverse #3) – by Dennis W. Taylor
A Streetcar Named Desire – by Tennessee Williams
Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse – by Ursula Moray Williams
The Dinosaur Expert – by Margaret McNamara
Goin’ Someplace Special – by Patricia C. McKissack
I Want a Friend! – by Tony Ross
Among the Hidden – by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Sleep Sound with Richard Armitage – Audible Sleep
Interstellar Cinderella – by Deborah Underwood
Peep Leap – by Elizabeth Verdick
Unstinky – by Andy Rash
Feet, Go To Sleep – by Bottner

NOVEMBER 2025:

The War We Won Apart: the untold story of two elite agents who became one of the most decorated couples of WWII – by Naylah Ayed
Fine Feathered Friends: all about birds – by Tish Rabe
I Can See Just Fine – by Eric Barclay
I’m Very Busy: a (nearly forgotten) birthday book – by Oliver Jeffers
The Halifax Explosion: 6 December 1917, at 9:05 in the morning – by Afua Cooper
In Your Hands – by Carole Boston Weatherford
A Pig, a Fox. and a Fox – by Jonathan Fenske
Pete the Cat: falling for autumn – by Kimberly & James Dean
I’m a Bid Rig! – by Nancy Cohen
True or False? Weird Foods – by Jeff de la Rosa
Love, Escargot – by Dashka Slater
A Squiggly Story – by Andrew Larsen
The Roots of Rap – by Carole Boston Weatherford
The Two Towers – by J.R.R. Tolkien
Abner & Ian Get Right-Side Up – by Dave Eggers
I’m Fun, Too! – by Jonathan Fenske
Lucky Dog Comes Home – by John Spray
My Nova Scotia – by Lindsay Ruck
The Teeny-Weeny Woman – retold by Harriet Ziefert
The Not-So-Faraway Adventure – by Andrew Larsen
MANY: the Diversity of Life on Earth – by Nicola Davies
The Return Of the King – by J.J.R. Tolkien
Giraffe and Bird – by Rebecca Bender
Giraffe and Bird Together Again – by Rebecca Bender
We Need More Nuts! – by Jonathan Fenske
A Pig, a Fox, and Stinky Socks – by Jonathan Fenske
Plankton is Pushy – by Jonathan Fenske
Please, No More Nuts! – by Jonathan Fenske
Bella and the Bunny – by Andrew Larsen
A Seed is Sleepy – by Dianna Hutts Aston
Loony Little: the ice cap is melting! – by Dianna Hutts Aston
Outside Your Window – by Nicola Davies
School Days Around the World – by Margriet Ruurs
Good Families Don’t – by Robert Munsch
Jungle Pilot – by Russell T. Hitt
The Librarian of Auschwitz – by Antonio G. Iturbe