Everyone's Reading

Early Childhood

Vooks A to Z

Foundational Reading

Animals

Language and Vocabulary

Everyone’s favorite Bear in Underwear has a dilemma: with so many colors of underwear to pick from, what’s a bear to do? Wear a different color each day, of course! Red, blue, green, purple, yellow, orange, and white—there’s a different color for every day of the week.

This silly story will have kids giggling along as Bear shows off all of his favorite underwear. With so many colors to share, and days of the week to go along with each, Bear is ready for all kinds of fun! 

What Color is Bear’s Underwear is written and illustrated by Todd H. Doodler and published by Blue Apple Books.


Red, blue, green, purple, yellow, orange, and white—there’s a different color of underwear for every day of the week!

Bear in Underwear: What Color is Bear's Underwear?

Do animals sleep in beds? Does a Baboon? Or, what about a polar bear? Maybe a bumble bee, or a horse? People sleep in beds, but what about animals? Explore the whys and hows behind beds, and the ways animals and humans sleep, in this fun and informative book!

Does a Beaver Sleep in a Bed is written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Emily Bolam, and published by Blue Apple Books.


Do animals sleep in beds? Does a Baboon? Or, what about a polar bear? Maybe a bumble bee or a horse?

Does a Beaver Sleep in a Bed?

Does a goat wear glasses? What about a rainbow fish? Or, an earthworm? People wear eyeglasses, but what about animals? Explore the whys and hows behind glasses of all kinds, in this fun and informative book!

Does an Owl Wear Eyeglasses is written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Emily Bolam, and published by Blue Apple Books.


Does a goat wear glasses? What about an earthworm? People wear eyeglasses, but what about animals?

Does an Owl Wear Eyeglasses?

Does an ox wear an overcoat? Does a duck wear a diaper? What about a bear in boots? People wear clothes, but what about animals? This fun and informative book takes a lighthearted look at clothing, why people wear the things they do and why animals don’t. 

Does a Bear Wear Boots is written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Emily Bolam, and published by Blue Apple Books.

Does an ox wear an overcoat? Does a duck wear a diaper? People wear clothes, but what about animals?

Does a Bear Wear Boots?

Elementary

When the lion comes, the tiger goes. The toucan is up in a tree, while the anteater is down on the ground. The flamingo is sure she’s nicer than the gorilla—who is really pretty grouchy. And did you know the giraffe is tall? He knows it. He’s happy to lean over the arctic exhibit to let the penguins know how short they are.

In this zoo, the animals are opposites in a whole lot of ways. If the elephant is big, what does that make the lizards? And if the cheetah is fast, what does that make the turtle? Come along for a tour through the exhibits as we find out just how different these creatures can be.

In this lighthearted book about opposites, the playful artwork hints at the emotional quirks and differences that sometimes accompany our physical traits. Written by Harriet Ziefert, You and Me: We’re Opposites is illustrated by Ethan Long and published by Blue Apple Books.

If the elephant is big, what does that make the lizards? And if the cheetah is fast, what does that make the turtle?

You and Me: We're Opposites

New Books

Sometimes, you might feel excited, like when you ride your bike. Sometimes, you might feel shy, like when new people come to visit. There are times you might feel sad, or sick, or curious. You might also feel brave, such as when you jump in the pool. Or proud, like when you win a medal for performing in a sport.

There are many ways to feel—and those feelings make us behave in silly, thoughtful, worried, frustrated, and angry ways. All emotions come and go, and they affect each of us differently. But no matter how you feel, it’s most important that you feel loved.

I Am offers a judgment-free exploration of the many ways people can feel in various situations. The narrative reinforces the idea that even though emotions are temporary, love is not. Written and illustrated by Chris Lensch, and published by the Experience Early Learning Company.

Sometimes, you feel excited. Sometimes, you feel shy. No matter how you feel, it’s most important that you feel loved.

I Am

Vehicles

November: Transportation

A red light says: stop! A green light says: go! Have fun learning all about “stop” and “go” in different situations; also, how “green,” “yellow” and “red” can mean different things too. Follow along as a mommy and daughter drive through the city. To get home, they’ll follow all the signs, and of course they’ll “stop” and “go!”

Stop and Go! is written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Steve Mack, and published by Blue Apple Books.


A red light says: stop! A green light says: go! Have fun learning all about “stop” and “go!”

Stop and Go!

Numbers and Counting

Ten funny, not-too-scary monsters have a problem. They each need one more. One hungry monster needs an extra cookie. One sad monster would love one more balloon. One grumpy monster needs another apple to juggle, while a candy-loving monster could really use one more jelly bean. One monster longs for one more strawberry—and one grouchy monster needs another cracker.

Will each and every monster get their wish? What about the monster who not only wants one more teddy bear, but also needs one extra goodnight kiss from its mom-ster? Come along for the count and find out.

Silly and educational, Monster Needs One More! is a rhyming primer that introduces the concepts of counting and addition. Written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Natalie Marshall, and published by Blue Apple Books.

What do these monsters have in common? From jelly beans to teddy bears to goodnight kisses, they all want just one more.

Monster Needs One More!

Food and Cooking

All Seasons

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Hi Greenie! ¡Hola Verdecito! Join Greenie in his garden, as he first plants, then tends to, and finally harvests yummy strawberries. Presented in English and Spanish, this sweet bilingual story introduces kids to common gardening words, like seed, water, flower, and many more. 

Greenie makes learning English and Spanish fun, and helps expand little ones’ vocabularies. The cute story, adorable characters and illustrations, and clear presentation of both languages, makes this book perfect for all ages. Greenie Grows a Garden, part of the ¡Hola, English! series, is written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Ryan Sias, and published by Blue Apple Books.

Hi Greenie! ¡Hola Verdecito! Join Greenie in his garden, as he grows yummy strawberries!

Greenie Grows a Garden — Verdecito Cultiva un Jardín

Be Creative

Get ready to sing along with this rockin' band of inquisitive ants! "Why why why is the sky always blue, and the ocean is so deep?" This catchy song is full of the questions every kiddo asks... the questions of our lives!

A fun sing-along song that asks the question on everyone's mind: why why why?

Why Why Why?

Charlie is tired of being a small bird. He’s tired of being scared, and he’s tired of wishing he was someone else. He longs to be big. So, he sets off to learn the “big” secret from every large animal he can find. First is Moose. Perching on Moose’s antlers makes Charlie feel big—but when Moose runs fast, Charlie can’t hold on. Next, Charlie meets Fish. Fish is big, but only because his pond is so small.

Eventually, Charlie meets Dog. Dog has an idea of how Charlie can be big. But to do as Dog suggests, Charlie will have to be very brave and fly very high. What will happen when Charlie reaches for the sky? Let’s find out.

I Want to be Big reminds readers that all of us are big in our own way. It also demonstrates the importance of perspective, and how viewing things through a different lens can change how we see others and ourselves. Written by Margo Linn, illustrated by Brian Fitzgerald, and published by Blue Cat Books.

Charlie is a small bird who longs to be big. So, he sets off to learn the “big” secret from every animal he can find.

I Want To Be Big

It’s a new day, and Molly is waking up. She doesn’t feel sad, or worried, or sleepy, or angry. Today, Molly will be going to the beach, so she feels happy. At breakfast, Molly’s little brother is upset in his high chair. Molly thinks about what might make him feel happier—like a bottle or his rattle. When her mom takes Molly and her little brother to the beach, Molly makes a friend. This makes her happy too.

Will Molly’s emotions change throughout the day? Can her choices make her feel better about what’s happening around her? Come along with Molly as she thinks about all the things, places, and people who make her feel happy. 

A simple conversation starter about emotions, Happy Day subtly introduces young readers to the idea that feelings can be subjective. More importantly, it shows how Molly’s choices play a role in the happiness of herself and others. Written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Marilyn Janovitz, and published by Blue Apple Books.

Come along with Molly as she thinks about all the things, places, and people that make her happy.

Happy Day

Stories with simple phrases and repetitive text that support early language development. Great for beginning readers, English Language Learners, Speech or Language Therapy, and Reading Intervention. Topics include: opposites, prepositions, basic vocabulary, shapes, colors, descriptors/adjectives, and actions/verbs.