ART AND MAX by David Wiesner

In this imaginative romp, two desert lizards - both painters, but in very different styles - open up young children's eyes to the nature of art, creativity, and friendship.

A BEDTIME FOR BEAR by Bonny Becker; illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton

Mouse comes to spend the night at Bear's house, and Bear advises: "I must have absolute quiet." Mouse tries, but Bear hears even the tiniest sounds. Then Mouse falls asleep, and Bear hears something else...entirely.

CITY DOG, COUNTRY FROG by Mo Willems; illustrated by Jon J. Muth

Through the seasons, City Dog and his new friend, Country Frog, play games and revel in their time together.

INTERRUPTING CHICKEN by David Ezra Stern

Little Red Chicken can't stop herself from interrupting Papa's bedtime book of fairy tales to give advice to Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, and Chicken Little.

MISS BROOKS LOVES BOOKS (AND I DON'T) by Barbara Bottner; illustrated by Michael Emberley

Though her book-crazy school librarian dresses up as book characters and reads book after book to her class, Missy, a first grader, can't find a single book she loves.

NINI LOST AND FOUND by Anita Lobel

Beautiful illustrations follow Nini, a little tabby cat, as she ventures into the garden, enjoying all she sees - until night falls with its unfamiliar sounds.

PETE THE CAT: I LOVE MY WHITE SHOES by Eric Litwin; illustrated by James Dean

Sauntering down the street in his brand-new lace-up white sneakers, does Pete the Cat cry when he steps in strawberries and blueberries? "Goodness, no." He just keeps on singing.

A PIRATE'S GUIDE TO FIRST GRADE by James Preller; illustrated by Greg Ruth

Yo, mateys! A young pirate and his crew explore what first grade has in store, as they search for the treasure that awaits them at school.

SHARK VS. TRAIN By Chris Barton; illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

Game on! Shark and Train, two toys, compete to see who is better at contests, from racing to bowling, roasting marshmallows to basketball.

A SICK DAY FOR AMOS McGEE by Phillip C. Stead; illustrated by Erin E. Stead

Good deeds are warmly repaid in this gentle tale about the day the kind-hearted zookeeper gets sick - and all the animals come to visit him!