Grade: K

Whatley’s pigs build their houses out of straw, sticks, and bricks. So far, readers are led to expect a familiar story. But when the first little pig finishes building his house, he hears a splash followed by a mysterious voice saying, “Oops! I spilled my juice.” Now the pig’s new straw house is soggy and sticky and soon collapses. The book’s illustrator is messing up the story! Then the clumsy illustrator runs out of red paint. The three pale pigs undergo all kinds of color changes until they can’t take it anymore — and demand to get out of the story!

Parents will love revisiting a fond part of their childhoods when they share these classicDick and Jane readers with their children. With charmingly innocent exploits and simple, repetitive declarations, these beloved characters helped entire generations work, play, look, see—and learn! And now they’re available for a whole new generation to enjoy.

Little siblings of Duck and Goose fans rejoice! The stars of the bestselling Duck & Goose and Duck, Duck, Goose return in this board book for preschoolers, this time, to introduce basic opposites. Goose carries an ohso-heavy log, while duck easily balances a light-as-a-feather feather. Thistle is one fast bird, but Goose is slooo-w. And when Duck is sound asleep, Goose is wide awake. With a simple text and colorful illustrations–plus the inimitable characters, of course–here’s a wonderful, and humorous, introduction to an important concept.

POOKIE’S UPSET AND POOKIE’S MOM cannot figure out why. And Pookie isn’t helping, either. This familiar scenario is told with Sandra Boynton’s signature humor, in both story and art. Caregivers and young children will laugh their way out of their sorrow as Mom and Pookie work things out. Never fear, a happy ending is on the way! Perfect for toddlers having a meltdown, or anyone in a plain old bad mood, this book will come to the rescue for kids and adults for years to come.

In this Byrd Baylor prose-poem classic, Indian children in the Southwest make a game of collecting pieces of ancient pottery and trying to fit the pieces together. Their parents remind them to treat the clay with respect because “every piece of clay is a piece of someone’s life” and every piece “has its own small voice and sings in its own way.” As the children carefully touch the pieces of clay, they listen for the songs they sing and think about the hands that shaped them. And as they examine the pottery’s designs, their imaginations conjure up details of the people’s lives who made and used this pottery. Bahti’s animated pen-and-ink drawings of the pottery’s primitive figures and designs won a prestigious Caldecott honor.

Just when a little boy thinks he’s going to die of boredom from running errands with his mom, the most remarkable, the most stupendous thing happens. He discovers that on this day, and this day only, stores everywhere are giving away a very special treat with any purchase. No, not the usual lollipop or sticker. Something bigger. Much, MUCH bigger. It’s a dream come true, except…what exactly do you do with these Jurassic treats? And how do you convince Mom to let you keep them?

It’s Easter, and Baby is looking for the Easter eggs–but where are they? Lift the flaps to reveal some sparkly surprises: Baby’s pretty Easter bonnet, fluffy bunnies, shiny jelly beans, and more! This springtime adventure is the perfect Easter treat!

Where are Baby’s hands? Under the bubbles! Where are baby’s eyes? Under her hat! Karen Katz’s adorable babies play peekaboo in this delightful interactive book. The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share.