Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?
by Bonnie Lass & Philemon Sturges
This book is an adaptation of the classic playground song with the same (or similar) name. In this version, Skunk is trying to solve the mystery of who took the cookies by asking his animal friends (mouse, raven, squirrel, rabbit, turtle, raccoon, snake, beaver and frog) that very same question.
Bark, George
by Jule Feiffer
George is a puppy who can't bark, but can make all manner of other animals' sounds. A helpful vet pulls out all the other animals, one by one, that were hiding inside George. There is lots of playful silliness in this story.
Oh No, George!
by Chris Haughton
George is a dog with all the best intentions. And his owner, Harry, has all the best hopes that George will be a well-behaved dog when he leaves him alone for the day. But when George spies a delicious cake sitting on the kitchen table, his resolve starts to waver. Themes of this book include behavior, temptation, self-control, difficulty making good decisions.
Hilda Must Be Dancing
by Karma Wilson
The earth is quaking, the jungle floor is shaking! What's going on? Oh no – Hilda must be dancing! And when hippos dance all sorts of catastrophes can happen. Her friends wish she would take up a less destructive hobby. Hilda tries new activities but nothing is as much fun as dancing. Will Hilda be able to pursue her dreams and keep her friends?
The Big Umbrella
by June Bates
By the door there is an umbrella. It is big. It is so big that when it starts to rain there is room for everyone underneath. It doesn’t matter if you are tall. Or plaid. Or hairy. It doesn’t matter how many legs you have. Don’t worry that there won’t be enough room under the umbrella, because there will always be room.
Grumpy Bird
by Jeremy Tankard
Bird wakes up feeling grumpy. Too grumpy to play—too grumpy even to fly. “Looks like I’m walking today,” says Bird. He walks past Sheep, who offers to keep him company. He walks past Rabbit, who also could use a walk. Raccoon, Beaver, and Fox join in too. Before he knows it, a little exercise and companionship help Bird shake his bad mood.
Into the A, B, Sea
by Deborah Lee Rose
Brilliant artwork captures an array of sea creatures from A to Z in this lively alphabet book which integrates language play, natural science, and beautiful illustrations.
The Wonderful Book
by Leonid Gore
This is the story of a wonderful book that is found in the forest. Each animal that finds it has his own use for the book (a house, a hat, etc). These creatures do not understand the purpose of a book until one very clever little boy comes along.
Cheer Up, Mouse!
by Jed Henry
Mouse feels lower than low. His forest friends, including Badger, Hedgehog, Rabbit, and Mole all knock themselves out trying to cheer up the little guy, to no avail. In the end, all Mouse really needs is a hug! Jed Henry’s wonderful illustrations, in watercolor pastels and colored pencils, beautifully complement the spare text. Readers will love seeing all the exuberant animal antics in trees, ponds, and even underground tunnels as they try to distract their gloomy friend.
Giraffes Can’t Dance
by Giles Andreae
All the jungle's got the beat, but Gerald the giraffe has four left feet. Such is the dilemma in this British team's bouncy if didactic picture book about self-esteem. As a multitude of fleet-footed beasts eagerly "skip and prance" at the annual Jungle Dance in Africa, Gerald feels sad "because when it comes to dancing, he was really very bad." Jeered by waltzing warthogs and cha-cha-ing chimps when he attempts to cut a rug, Gerald hangs his head and leaves the celebration behind. Luckily, a friendly cricket appears in the moonlight, chirping a morale boosting song of self-confidence that soon sets Gerald in graceful motion.
Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing
by Judi Barrett
This book is about animals wearing clothes. It shows why it would not be a good idea for them to adopt this practice.