Books for Toddlers/Young Children

These books are ideal for programs and storytimes for toddlers and young children. They feature bright colors and large pictures, as well as engaging texts.

Babar’s Yoga for Elephants

Citation: Brunhoff, L. de. (2002). Babar’s yoga for elephants. New York: Harry N. Abrams. Age: 3- 8 Grade: 0 - 4 Description: In this book, Babar explains yoga for elephants and people. The story begins with a discovery by archaeologists in Babar’s home of Celesteville: drawings to show that not only did ancient woolly Read More

Boing!

Citation: Bruel, N. (2004). Boing! Brookfield, Conn.: Roaring Brook Press. Age: 0-7 years Grade: PreK-2nd grade Description: Boing! is the story of a baby kangaroo who struggles when the time comes for her to learn to jump. The kangaroo is assisted in her quest to hop by her mother, a frog, a grasshopper, and a Read More

Giraffes Can’t Dance

Title: Giles, Andreae & Parker-Rees, G. (2001). Giraffes Can’t Dance. New York: Orchard Books. Age: 3-6 Grade Level: Babies and Toddlers Description: Giraffes Can’t Dance is the story of Gerald the giraffe. Every year, all of the other Animals in Africa gather for the Jungle Dance, where they prance and dance to the beat of Read More

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