The Little House

The Little House by Virgina Lee Burton
The story of a country home's life as a city develops around her.

The Island of the Skog

The Island of the Skog by Steven Kellogg
Mouse friends set to sea and settle on an island to start a new life away from the city. But first, they have to deal with the island's only inhabitant, the Skog.

The Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook

The Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook by Shirley Hughes
Some outdoor adventures for Alfie to share.

Mimmy and Sophie All Around Town

Mimmy and Sophie All Around Town by Miriam Cohen; illustrated by Thomas F. Yezerkski
A story of simple pleasures for sisters living in Brooklyn during the Great Depression.

The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig

The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas and Helen Oxenbury

I Went Walking

I Went Walking by Sue Williams, illustrated by Julie Vivas
A child goes walking and discovers a variety of animals along the way.

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury
The story of a family's adventure in the outdoors.

Pete's a Pizza

Pete's a Pizza by William Steig
To improve Pete's bad mood on a rainy day, his father 'makes' him into a pizza.

The Lorax

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
A story about how mindless development is a danger to the natural beauty of our Earth.

The Story of Little Babaji

The Story of Little Babaji by Helen Bannerman, illustrated by Fred Marcellino
A tale that takes place in India of a boy confronting tigers during a walk in the jungle.

You Can Do It, Sam

You Can Do It, Sam by Amy Hest; illustrated by Anita Jeram
Sam goes to deliver treats to his friends ALL BY HIMSELF.

The Important Book

The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown
States the important thing about familiar things. Leads to further discussion identifying the important thing about other things not included in the book.

Madeline in London

Madeline in London by Ludwig Bemelmans
The adventures of Madeline when the girls visit Pepito in London.

The Teeny-Tiny Woman

The Teeny-Tiny Woman by Paul Galdone
An old English ghost story

Seaweed Soup

Seaweed Soup by Stuart J. Murphy; illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
A simple story that lends itself to math discussion

Math for All Seasons

Math for All Seasons by Greg Tang; illustrated by Harry Briggs
A collection of rhyming math riddles

My First Nursery Stories

My First Nursery Stories by Tony Ross
Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Enormous Turnip, The Gingerbread Man, The Three Little Pigs, Henny Penny, Little Red Riding Hood, Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk
Includes audio CD