Before Kindergarten
Our Recommendations
Peekaboo Rex!
Follow a lovable T. rex throughout its day as it plays peekaboo with a tiny dinosaur friend.
Author: Sandra Boynton
Call Number: BOARD E BOY
Steady Sloth
Sloth's animal friends think a lot of things are too hard, but Sloth perseveres and show them how good things can come from taking it slow and steady.
Author: Michael Buxton
Call Number: BOARD E BUX
Rosie's Walk
Although unaware that a fox is after her as she takes a walk around the farmyard, Rosie the hen still manages to lead him into one accident after another.
Author: Pat Hutchins
Call Number: BOARD E HUT
The Thank You Book
From thanking your teacher for teaching, to thanking your vet for caring, from sharing a hug, to giving a card, this sweet book shows all the ways we can express gratitude. And as the book builds, so does the scale of the thanks, showing young readers that even if they start small, they can have a big impact.
Author: Danna Smith
Call Number: BOARD E SMI
Waiting is Not Forever
Toddlers live in the moment. When they want something, they want it now. But learning self-control and delayed gratification will set up young children for success in school and in social settings. Practicing patience is the key. With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick acknowledges that waiting can be frustrating and offers toddlers simple ideas to make waiting easier.
Author: Elizabeth Verdick
Call Number: BOARD E VER
Herbert on the Slide
What's the best part of going to the playground? Is it that fluttery feeling at the top of the slide? Sliding down full speed ahead? Or is it climbing back up to go down all over again?
Author: Rilla Alexander
Call Number: E ALE
Little Senses series
Samantha Cotterill’s Little Senses books are created with love for any kid who sometimes feels anxious or overwhelmed, but especially for kids who are on the autism spectrum and/or have sensory issues.
Author: Samantha Cotterill
Call Number: ASC E COT
The Rabbit Listened
When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling.
Author: Cori Doerrfeld
Call Number: E DOE
When We Are Kind
This book explores how the simple act of being kind, to others and oneself, affects all aspects of a child's life.
Author: Monique Gray Smith
Call Number: E GRA (Concept)
Set Sail for Pancakes
Margot and her grandpa have tummies grumbly for pancakes. Only there's a problem...there's no flour, milk, or eggs! But Grandpa has the perfect solution; they'll get on his boat the Beluga Blue and go to Chicken Island, Cow Island, and Flour Mill Islandto get the ingredients. Set sail for pancakes!
Author: Tim Kleyn
Call Number: E KLE
Grumpy Pants
Have you ever had a grumpy day and not known why? Penguin is having a grumpy day like that. No matter what he does, he just can't shake it! Sometimes the only thing left to do is wash the grumpy day away and start over.
Author: Claire Messer
Call Number: E MES (Concept Collection)
I'm Not Scared, YOU'RE Scared!
Bear is so timid that he is even afraid of his own reflection, but he does not like to admit that he is scared to his friend, Rabbit, who is very daring--but when Rabbit is in danger Bear finds the courage to rescue his friend.
Author: Seth Meyers
Call Number: E MEY
My Rainbow
A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal.
Author: Trinity and DeShanna Neal
Call Number: ASC E NEA
Blue Bison Needs a Haircut
Blue Bison prides himself on always looking clean and neat, so when he goes for a haircut and discovers everyplace is closed, he is very upset, but his little sister Bubble Gum Bison and her utterly ridiculous idea saves the day.
Author: Scott Rothman
Call Number: E ROT
That's Not My Name
Mirha questions her name after her classmates continually pronounce it wrong on the first day of school so her mother helps her to learn the significance of her name and to be proud of it.
Author: Anoosha Syed
Call Number: E SYE
Welcome to Bobville
In Bobville, everyone is named Bob and everything is exactly the same--until one day when one Bob decides to be a Bruce.
Author: Jonah Winter
Call Number: E WIN
The Blue Book: What to Do When You're Sad
Emotions are like a rainbow-there is a color for every one we feel. And when the sad feeling starts to take over the rainbow, it's time for The Blue Book! Simple activities, tips, and tricks help young readers whose sad blue shines brightest in the rainbows of their colorful minds.
Author: William Anthony
Call Number: J155.4124 ANT (Concept)
Mis Colores, Mi Mundo = My Colors, My World
Maya, who lives in the dusty desert, opens her eyes wide to find the colors in her world, from Papi's black hair and Mami's orange and purple flowers to Maya's red swing set and the fiery pink sunset.
Author: Maya Christina Gonzalez
Call Number: J468 GON (World Languages)
How to Say Hello to a Worm: A First Guide to Outside
The beautiful simplicity of a garden is depicted through digital woodcut illustrations and engaging nonfiction text presented as a series of sweet questions and gentle replies. Less of a traditional how-to and more of a how-to-appreciate, this soothingly sparse text paints an inviting and accessible picture of what a garden offers.
Author: Kari Percival
Call Number: J635.083 PER
Sugar Pie Lullaby: The Soul of Motown in a Song of Love
A child and caring adult share their musical love in this bedtime lullaby-along. Includes background information about Motown legends.
Author: Carole Boston Weatherford
Call Number: J782.42 WEA
