Early Readers

Early Readers

The Spiffiest Giant in T
Description

When George the giant spies a shop full of wonderful clothes, he decides to treat himself to a new outfit. He puts on his new shirt, pants, shoes, and tie, and is immediately transformed from the scruffiest giant in town to the spiffiest giant in town. But on his way home, George runs into various animals who need his help. And little by little, George finds himself giving away all his new purchases.
From the creators of Room on the Broom, this is a lively tale that reminds readers that sometimes it's what's inside a person-or a giant-that matters most.

Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
The Highway Rat
Description

Quick! Hide all your goodies! The Highway Rat's coming, and he's going to steal your snacks...He takes clover from a rabbit, nuts from a squirrel -- he even steals his own horse's hay! Can no one stop him?The creators of Stick Man and A Gold Star for Zog stand and deliver this fabulous new story of a wickedly loveable villain who gets his just deserts.

Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books

Zog

Zog
Description

What do dragons learn at Madam Dragon's school?

How to fly . . .How to roar . . .How to breathe fire!

Zog is the most eager student in the class, but he's also the most accident prone. With each test (and each bump, bruise, or scrape), his dream of earning a gold star seems further away than ever.

But a mysterious girl keeps coming to his rescue. And when Zog faces his toughest test yet, she may be just the person to help Zog win classroom glory!

Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
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Description

When little monkey can't find his mother, butterfly offers to help in the search. Little monkey says that his mother is big, so butterfly leads him to . . . an elephant. No, that's not right! Little monkey says his mom is furry, so butterfly leads him to . . . a bat. That's not right either. From then on, little monkey and butterfly meet many jungle animals, but they don't find Mom until little monkey comes up with just the right description.
With Julia Donaldson's effortless rhyme and Axel Scheffler's vibrant illustrations, this circular tale combines funny miscommunication with a little bit of science for a charming feel-good adventure.

Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
Room on the Broom
Description

This fun family read-aloud is the perfect way to start Halloween celebrations and an ideal gift book. A sweet story of quick wits, friendship, and inclusivity from the creators of The Gruffalo!

The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?

Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
The Gruffalo's Child
Description

One night, the Gruffalo’s child wanders into the woods to search for the Big Bad Mouse. But instead, she comes upon a small mouse in the woods . . . and decides to eat him! But wait, what is that? A shadow of a very large, scary creature falls on the ground. Could it be the Big Bad Mouse after all?

Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
Charlie Cook's Favorite Bo
Description

A clever and funny ode to reading and books from the creators of The Gruffalo.
Charlie Cook has a favorite book. It's about a pirate, who also has a favorite book . . . about Goldilocks, who also has a favorite book . . . about a knight, who also has a favorite book. . . . This hilarious pattern continues throughout the story, right to the surprising conclusion. Told in rollicking rhyme, this tale is sure to please the read-aloud crowd.

Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
The Heart and the Bottle
Description

There is a wonder and magic to childhood. We don’t realize it at the time, of course . . . yet the adults in our lives do. They encourage us to see things in the stars, to find joy in colors and laughter as we play.

But what happens when that special someone who encourages such wonder and magic is no longer around? We can hide, we can place our heart in a bottle and grow up . . . or we can find another special someone who understands the magic. And we can encourage them to see things in the stars, find joy among colors and laughter as they play.

Oliver Jeffers delivers a remarkable book, a touching and resonant tale reminiscent of The Giving Tree that will speak to the hearts of children and parents alike.

Author: Oliver Jeffers Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
Stuck
Description

When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action . . . is to throw his other shoe. Only now it's stuck! Surely there must be something he can use to get his kite unstuck. An orangutan? A boat? His front door? Yes, yes, and yes. And that's only the beginning. Stuck is Oliver Jeffers' most absurdly funny story since The Incredible Book-Eating Boy. Childlike in concept and vibrantly illustrated as only Oliver Jeffers could, here is a picture book worth rescuing from any tree.

Author: Oliver Jeffers Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
What We'll Build
Description

What shall we build, you and I?
Let’s gather all our tools for a start.
For putting together . . .
and taking apart.

A father and daughter set about laying the foundations for their life together. Using their own special tools, they get to work, building memories to cherish, a home to keep them safe, and love to keep them warm.

Author: Oliver Jeffers Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books