Grade: K

This alphabet book stretches readers’ imaginations as they think ahead to complete the sentences. “A is for seed — tomorrow’s APPLE. B is for eggs — tomorrow’s BIRDS.” The challenge will keep students thinking and the possibilities will keep them talking. For another variation of alphabet puzzles, read A Is for Salad by Mike Lester (Puffin, 2000).

Everyone at Robin Hill School is looking forward to Valentine’s Day. Everyone except Neil. He thinks valentines are silly. But on the big day, when Neil doesn’t get any valentines at school, he’s not sure they’re so silly after all!

Toot and Puddle, two pigs, are best friends with different interests. When Toot sets off to see the world, Puddle prefers to stay home. Through the postcards Toot sends from Egypt, Spain, Antarctica, and other faraway places, Puddle learns about his friend’s travels. But Puddle has his own fun at home — ice skating, making maple syrup, and swimming in the pond. When Toot decides to return home, the friends celebrate being together again.

This treasury brings together best-loved nursery rhymes and exciting new stories. The enchanting illustrations bring to life this delightful collection of traditional rhymes and introduce children to many new characters such as Barney the Bear and a whale called Flippy. Children and adults alike will enjoy sharing this beautiful new collection.A Treasury for Two Year Olds is sure to become a firm favorite with everyone.

This picture book is based on the true story of Mary Kingsley, a British woman who traveled to West Africa during the 1800s. Author and illustrator Don Brown colorfully captures her adventures, which include staring down a hippo, smacking a rude crocodile with a canoe paddle, and surviving the treacherous rapids of the Remboué River.

This book is packed with information about how common household items really work, but its real treasure is the imaginative explanations that the children in the story concoct before being told the truth.

Valentine’s Day in Mrs. Madoff’s class means making special valentines to send to Michiko in Japan. As the kids decorate their unique cards with glitter glue, stickers, and candy hearts, they remember all their favorite moments with Michiko and what makes each of their friendships with her so special. With more than 200 valentines readers can find, this fifth Mrs. Madoff book is full of ideas for valentines that children can make themselves.

“Is someone teasing you? If so, then in Spanish they are ‘pulling your hair,’ and in English they are ‘pulling your leg.’” Use these 12 Spanish and English idioms to compare figures of speech.