Before Kindergarten

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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 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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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