2013's BEST PICTURE BOOKS

Here's a list of the best selling Picture Books for 2013 (as reported by the New York Times).   We have added reading information where it is available.


Updated January 2014

***All ratings from GoodReads
** Note that in alphabetizing, we ignore 'the' in titles.
* Bold = New to the list.

AN ALPHABETIZED SUMMARY LIST:
  1. A LITTLE BOOK OF SLOTH
  2. A BIG GUY TOOK MY BALL! 
  3. AN OTIS CHRISTMAS
  4. BATTLE BUNNY
  5. BECAUSE I'M YOUR DAD
  6. BLESSING CUP
  7. CHU'S DAY
  8. CHRISTMAS WISH, The
  9. CINDERS
  10. CLICK, CLACK, BOO!
  11. DARK, The 
  12. DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, The
  13. DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
  14. EASTER EGG, The
  15. EMERALDALICIOUS (a Pinkalicious book)  
  16. EXCLAMATION MARK
  17. EXTRA YARN
  18. FANCY NANCY: FANCIEST DOLL IN THE UNIVERSE
  19. FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR. MORRIS LESSMORE, The
  20. FRIENDS
  21. FROG TROUBLE
  22. FURTHER TALE OF PETER RABBIT, The
  23. GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE DINOSAURS
  24. GOODNIGHT, GOODNIGHT, CONSTRUCTION SITE
  25. HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDPA
  26. I WANT MY HAT BACK
  27. I'D KNOW YOU ANYWHERE, MY LOVE
  28. IF YOU WANT TO SEE A WHALE 
  29. I'M A FROG!
  30. JOURNEY 
  31. LADYBUG GIRL AND THE BIG SNOW
  32. LET'S GO FOR A DRIVE! 
  33. LLAMA LLAMA AND THE BULLY GOAT
  34. LLAMA LLAMA TIME TO SHARE
  35. MISS MAPLE'S SEEDS
  36. MR. TIGER GOES WILD
  37. MR. WUFFLES!
  38. MY BROTHER'S BOOK
  39. NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, The
  40. OLIVIA AND THE FAIRY PRINCESSES
  41. OTIS AND THE PUPPY
  42. PETE THE CAT SAVES CHRISTMAS
  43. PETE THE CAT AND HIS FOUR GROOVY BUTTONS
  44. PETE THE CAT AND HIS MAGIC SUNGLASSES
  45. PETE THE CAT: I LOVE MY WHITE SHOES 
  46. PETE THE CAT: THE WHEELS ON THE BUS
  47. POEMS TO LEARN BY HEART
  48. PRESS HERE
  49. ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER
  50. SAFARI: A Photicular Book 
  51. SLEEP LIKE A TIGER 
  52. SOFIA THE FIRST 
  53. SNOWFLAKES FALL
  54. STEAM TRAIN, DREAM TRAIN
  55. TEA TIME WITH SOPHIA GRACE AND ROSIE 
  56. THAT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA!
  57. THIS IS NOT MY HAT
  58. VERY FAIRY PRINCESS FOLLOWS HER HEART, The
  59. VERY FAIRY PRINCESS SPARKLES IN THE SNOW, The
  60. THIS MOOSE BELONGS TO ME
  61. WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY?


by Lucy Cooke

4.39 avg rating — 310 ratings

Avarios Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica is the world’s largest sloth orphanage.  This cute look book introduces you to sloths, both good and mischievous.

excerpt from LITTLE BOOK OF SLOT by Lucy Cooke (booksforkids-reviews.com)

Word Count: 1,773
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reader: 5.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 158284


bookcover of A BIG GUY TOOK MY BALL!  (Elephant and Piggie) by Mo Willems
A BIG GUY TOOK MY BALL!
by Mo Willems

4.19 Stars from 204 ratings

Someone took Piggie's ball.  Can Gerald help?

Word Count: 223
Page Count:  62
Accelerated Reader:  1.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 158336


bookcover of AN OTIS CHRISTMAS   by Loren Long
AN OTIS CHRISTMAS 
by Loren Long

4.06 avg rating — 95 ratings

It's Christmas on the farm.  Otis gets a cool gift and then he has to be a hero because there's a mare who is having trouble giving birth, and the farmer needs Doc Baker.

Word Count: 1,141
Page Count: 40
Accelerated Reader: 4.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 163416
Lexile: AD820L


bookcover of BATTLE BUNNY  by Jon Scieszka & Mac Barnett
BATTLE BUNNY
by Jon Scieszka & Mac Barnett
Matthew Myers (Illustrator)

**Starred Review** ALA BookList
4.44 avg rating — 245 ratings

Funny book from John Scieszka has a child re-writing and drawing to take a 'sappy' book his grandmother bought him at a garage sales into something altogether different.

sample page from BATTLE BUNNY  by Jon Scieszka & Mac Barnett
 Page Count:  32
no reading info currently available
--sample pages available


BECAUSE I'M YOUR DAD
by Ahmet Zappa
Illustrated by Dan Santat

3.97 Stars from 68 ratings
Because I'm your dad, you can have spaghetti for breakfast, French toast for dinner, and rocky road ice cream in the bathtub.
Word Count: 300
Accelerated Reading level: 2.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 158463


bookcover of THE BLESSING CUP  by Patricia Polacco
THE BLESSING CUP
by Patricia Polacco

**Starred Review** Kirkus
**Starred Review** Shan (of GoodBooksforKids)
4.43 avg rating — 30 ratings

A family must flee Czarist Russia to America, and a single china cup reminds them of the important things of life, as one generation passes it on to the next.

Page Count: 48
no Accelerated Reading info currently available
 Lexile: 740L


bookcover of CHU'S DAY by Neil Gaiman
CHU'S DAY
by Neil Gaiman
Illustrated by Adam Rex

**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly

"When Chu sneezed, bad things happened."



Chu goes with his parents as they spend the day running errands. Chu's parents are constantly watching him, worrying that he'll have one those great BIG SNEEZES!

Page Count: 32
 Lexile: AD210L
by Lori Evert
Per Breiehagen (Photographer) 

3.76 avg rating — 37 ratings 

A little girl wants to become one of Santa's elves, so she heads north. On her journey she meets different animals that help her out.

This story is told in photos, like the one below.

sample page from THE CHRISTMAS WISH by Lori Evert

Word Count: 1,266
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader:  4.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 161311
by Jan Brett

3.58 avg rating — 48 ratings

Set in a snowy Russia. This Cinderella is a love chicken loved by Prince Cockerel.

sample page from CINDERS: A Chicken Cinderella  by Jan Brett

Page Count: 32
no reading info currently available

bookcover of CLICK, CLACK, BOO!   by Doreen Cronin
CLICK, CLACK, BOO! 
by Doreen Cronin

3.65 avg rating — 275 ratings

Farmer Brown is not a fan of Halloween.  He doesn't like the squeaks and creaks.  But when he hears party sounds from the barn he goes to investigate.  Will he join in the fun?

Word Count: 276
Page Count: 40
Accelerated Reader:  2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 160763
--sample pages available


THE DARK
by Lemony Snicket
Illustrations by Jon Klassen

Laszlo is afraid of the dark, and in his house the lives in the basement. This is the story of how the dark comes to visit Laszlo in his bedroom, and how Laszlo stops being afraid of the dark.

Word Count: 561
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 3.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 157787
Lexile: AD660L


bookcover of THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT  by Drew Daywait
THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT
by Drew Daywait
Oliver Jeffers (Illustrations) 

**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly

4.43 avg rating — 3,883 ratings

Crayons have feelings, too!  And Duncan finds this out when he goes to color one day and finds only a stack of complaint letters from the crayons who are tired of being type cast.

Daywait and Jeffers are a fabulous team.

Word Count: 999
Page Count: 40
Accelerated Reading level: 3.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 159597
Lexile: AD730L


bookcover of DRAGONS LOVE TACOS by Adam RubinDRAGONS LOVE TACOS
by Adam Rubin

3.86 avg rating — 1,220 ratings 


If you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 501
Page Count: 40
Accelerated Reading level: 3.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 152991


EMERALDALICIOUS
(a Pinkalicious book)
Victoria Kann

Pinkalicious and Peter visit the park but find out it's been trashed. So, Pinkalicious makes an extra-special wand and makes some pinkerrific magic!



Word Count: 840
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 2.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 157424
Lexile: 400L
  

bookcover of  EXCLAMATION MARK by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
EXCLAMATION MARK 
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

 4.21 Stars from 401 GoodReaders

**Starred Review** Kirkus
**Starred Review** SchoolLibrary Journal
**Starred Review** ALA BookList


The team that brought us DUCK RABBIT brings us a new story about an exclamation mark who has to learn that sometimes being different is okay. 

Page Count: 56
no Accelerated Reading info currently available
Lexile: 90L


Caldecott Honors!!!
bookcover of Extra YarnEXTRA YARN
by Mac Barnett
illustrated by  Jon Klassen

**Starred Review** School Library Journal
**Starred Review** Publisher'sWeekly 
**Starred Review** ALA BookList

 A monochrome town gets a change of color and attitude with the help of a box of yarn and a girl named Annabelle.

Word Count: 566
Page Count: 40
Accelerated Reading level: 3.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148457
Lexile: AD620L
--sample pages available


bookcover of FANCY NANCY: FANCIEST DOLL IN THE UNIVERSE  by  Jane O'Connor FANCY NANCY: FANCIEST DOLL IN THE UNIVERSE
by  Jane O'Connor
Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)

Yikes!  JoJo, Nancy's pesky little sister, draws a tattoo on Nancy's precious doll, Marabelle Lavinia Chandelier!  IN PERMANENT MARKER!

Can mom make it peace between the two?

Word Count: 846
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 3.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 158975
Lexile: AD520L
--sample pages available


THE FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR. MORRIS LESSMORE
by William Joyce

**Starred Review** Kirkus

Morris Lessmore loves words, stories, and books, and after a tornado carries him to another land, dreary and colorless, he finds a single book in color that leads him to an amazing library, where he learns the books need him as much as he needs them.

Word Count: 728
Page Count: 56
Accelerated Reading level: 3.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 152402


FRIENDS
by Eric Carle

3.0 Stars from 28 GoodReaders
Even lower rating at Amazon

Better read the reviews. People are really disappointed with the story in this book.

Page Count: 32
no reading info currently available


bookcover of FROG TROUBLE . . . And Eleven Other Pretty Serious Songs  by Sandra Boynton
FROG TROUBLE . . . And Eleven Other Pretty Serious Songs
by Sandra Boynton

You might not know it but Sandra Boynton has 3  Gold Record albums AND a Grammy nomination.  And it's Country tunes she's put on this new CD with illustrated songbook.

12 Songs
Page Count: 70
Reading Information not currently available 


bookcover of THE FURTHER TALE OF PETER RABBIT  by Emma Thompson
THE FURTHER TALE OF PETER RABBIT 
by Emma Thompson
Eleanor Taylor (Illustrator)

In this story by award winning actress, Emma Thompson, Peter's adventures take him beyond Mr. McGregor's garden all the way to Scotland!.

Word Count: 1,062
Page Count:  72
Accelerated Reading level: 3.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 15403


bookcover of GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE DINOSAURS  by Mo Willems
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE DINOSAURS
by Mo Willems 

**Starred Review** School Library Journal
**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly
**Starred Review** Kirkus
**Starred Review** ALA BookList

This humorous new take on the story of the three bears has a trio of hungry dinosaurs just possibly setting up a trap for an unsuspecting Goldilocks.

Word Count: 720
Page Count:  40
Accelerated Reading level: 4.2 / points: 0.5 

AR quiz: 153629



bookcover of GOODNIGHT, CONSTRUCTION SITEGOODNIGHT, GOODNIGHT, CONSTRUCTION SITE
by Sherri Duskey Rinker

**Starred Review** School Library Journal
**Starred Review** Booklist

4.17 avg rating — 1,740 ratings

As the sun sets, hard-working trucks get ready to say good night. 

Word Count: 526
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 3.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148143


HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDPA 
by Jean Reagan
Illustrated by Lee Wildish

3.94 Stars from 225 Goodreaders

Done as a 'how-to', this fun book turns the mom-and-dad are going away thing upside down.  Great instructions on how to entertain a Grandpa.

Word Count: 512
Accelerated Reading level: 2.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 151000


bookcover of I'D KNOW YOU ANYWHERE, MY LOVE   by Nancy Tillman
I'D KNOW YOU ANYWHERE, MY LOVE 
by Nancy Tillman


4.30 avg rating — 103 ratings  


Bears, owls, fox, camels, koalas, raccoons, giraffes help convey that it's okay to be different because mommy (and one supposes daddy too) will love you all ways.

Essentially the mommy can spot her darling no matter where and how they are.
If early one morning you put on your socks And declare,“For today, I’m a little red fox!” I’d say, “My, my … that’s quite a disguise!” But I’d know it was you by the gleam in your eyes.
Accelerated Reading Info: not available
Page Count: 32
--sample pages and reviews available


bookcover of I Want My Hat BackI WANT MY HAT BACK
by Jon Klassen

A bear’s missing hat is a mystery with a mischievous twist.


Word Count: 253
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader:  1.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 155570
Lexile: 90L







bookcover of IF YOU WANT TO SEE A WHALE   by Julie Fogliano
IF YOU WANT TO SEE A WHALE 
by Julie Fogliano
Erin Stead (Illustrator) 

**Starred Review** School Library Journal
**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly
**Starred Review** Kirkus

3.79 Stars— 486 ratings

A quiet and beautiful picture book about a boy who years to see the wondrous whale.



Word Count: 310

Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reader:  3.4 / points: 0.5 
AR quiz: 159555
Lexile: NP



bookcover of I'M A FROG!   by Mo Willems I'M A FROG!
by Mo Willems

4.25 avg rating — 262 ratings

You might not know it, but Gerald doesn't know how to pretend.  Fortunately, he has Piggie who can correct this situation.

Word Count: 256
Page Count:  64
Accelerated Reader: 1.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 163356
Lexile: BR


bookcover of  Journey by Aaron Becker
JOURNEY
by Aaron Becker

**Starred Review** School Library Journal
**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly
**Starred Review** Kirkus
**Starred Review** ALA BookList

4.22 avg rating — 1,735 ratings

This Wordless book repeatedly is called 'enchanting'.  The story is vaguely reminescent of Harold and The Purple Crayon.  Though I'd say it was older children.

It's a tale of adventure to magic places through a doorway drawn by a little girl.




WORDLESS
Page Count:  40
--sample pages and reviews available


bookcover of LADYBUG GIRL AND THE BIG SNOW  by Jacky Davis
LADYBUG GIRL AND THE BIG SNOW
by Jacky Davis and David Soman

3.64 avg rating — 22 ratings

Lulu and Bingo go out into the snow to have the Best Snow Day ever.  However, the snows a bit deep and frustrating... until they use their imaginations.

Word Count: 835
Page Count:  40
Accelerated Reader:  3.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 161603


bookcover of bookcover of  LET'S GO FOR A DRIVE! (Elephant and Piggie) by Mo Willems
LET'S GO FOR A DRIVE!
by Mo Willems

 “Piggie!” shouts Gerald. “I have a great idea! Let’s go for a drive!” 

There's a lot of repetition in this book, but that doesn't mean it's not fun.  Gerald, you see, has a lot of ideas about what they need to take a trip, and Piggie runs and gets it!

Word Count: 262
Page Count:  62
Accelerated Reading level: 1.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 154610


bookcover of LLAMA LLAMA AND THE BULLY GOAT   by Anna Dewdney
LLAMA LLAMA AND THE BULLY GOAT
by Anna Dewdney

Llama Llama likes to sing.
Gilroy laughs at everything.
Llama sings out just the same.
Gilroy says a not-nice name.
Teacher has some things to say:
calling names is not OK.

Little Llama is playing nicely in a a sandbox when Gilroy Goat starts teasing him and his friend.  The two stand up the bully and tell him that if he doesn't play nicely that they will leave.  When Gilroy continues they do leave and tell the teacher what is going on.

Teacher puts Gilroy Goat into time-out so he can think about what he did.  But afterwards Little Llama wonders if he and Gilroy can be friends again.

A nice safe approach to bullying for preschoolers.  

Word Count: 320
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reading level: 1.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 161363
Lexile: AD330L


bookcover of LLAMA LLAMA TIME TO SHARE  by Anna Dewdney
LLAMA LLAMA TIME TO SHARE
by Anna Dewdney

**Starred Review** Publisher'sWeekly

Llama has a sharing drama when Nelly Gnu and her mama stop by for a play date.  Little Llama's not so sure it's time to share all his toys. Maybe just his blocks...
Build a tower. Make a moat.
Nelly's dolly sails a boat.
What can Llama Llama add?
Maybe sharing's not so bad.
Word Count: 330
Page Count:  40
Accelerated Reading level: 1.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 154191


bookcover of MISS MAPLE'S SEEDS  by Eliza Wheeler
MISS MAPLE'S SEEDS
by Eliza Wheeler

Miss Maple gathers lost seeds that haven’t yet found a place to sprout. She takes them on field trips to explore places to grow. In her cozy maple tree house, she nurtures them; keeping them safe and warm until it's time for them to find roots of their own, and grow into the magnificent plants they’re destined to become.

The wonderful Ms. Wheeler has created some activity sheets for kids.

Word Count: 471
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reader:  3.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 158858


bookcover of MR. TIGER GOES WILD by Peter BrownMR. TIGER GOES WILD
by Peter Brown

**Starred Review** School Library Journal
**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly


4.44 avg rating — 110 ratings

Mr. Tiger lives in a prim and proper world, but decides to let loose!

See my review here.  (sample pages)

Reading Information:
no Accelerated Reading information available currently
Page Count:  48
Lexile: AD170L


bookcover of MR. WUFFLES!  by David Wiesner
MR. WUFFLES!
by David Wiesner

 4.26 avg rating — 235 ratings

Mr. Wuffles has plenty of toys.  But really, it's more fun to play with a spaceship full of little aliens!

Wordless
Page Count:  32


MY BROTHER'S BOOK  >>NOT for Children>>
by Maurice Sendak

Sendak pays homage to his late brother, Jack, whom he loved and who he credited for his passion for writing and drawing.  The book contains poems for adults and dramatic artwork.  Presents a new view of the author/artist's life.


Word Count: 398
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reader:  3.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 158592
Lexile: AD940L


excerpt from Tom Browning's Night Before ChristmasTHE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
by Clement C. Moore and various illustrators.

The NYTimes lumps all the different illustrated versions together without distinguishing which are best sellers.  Our link will take you to a list of some of our favorites.


bookcover of OLIVIA AND THE FAIRY PRINCESSES  by Ian Falconer
OLIVIA AND THE FAIRY PRINCESSES
by Ian Falconer

Olivia is having an identity crisis! There are too many ruffly, sparkly princesses around these days, and Olivia has had quite enough. She needs to stand out! She has to be special! She wants to do more than just fit in! So what will she be?

Word Count: 459
Page Count:  40
Accelerated Reading level: 2.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 153270
Lexile: AD630L


OTIS AND THE PUPPY
by Loren Long

Lovers of the little tractor will be happy to see their friend back in his third adventure.  In this one, Otis helps his puppy friend when he gets lost.


Word Count: 977
Page Count:  40
Accelerated Reader:  4.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 157475


bookcover of PETE THE CAT SAVES CHRISTMAS  by Eric Litwin
PETE THE CAT SAVES CHRISTMAS
by Eric Litwin

3.92 avg rating — 770 ratings

In this rockin' new spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas.
'Twas the day before Christmas and Santa was ill.
In the cold winter wind he had caught a bad chill.
Will Christmas be canceled? Will it come to that?
"Never!" cried Santa.
"Let's call Pete the Cat!"
Accelerated Reading Info: not available
Page Count: 40
Lexile: AD510L


bookcover of Pete The Cat And His Four Groovy ButtonsPETE THE CAT AND HIS FOUR GROOVY BUTTONS
by Eric Litwin

4.31 avg rating — 2,760 ratings

Pete loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them... and even as the buttons pop off.

Accelerated Reading Info: not available
Lexile: AD350L


PETE THE CAT AND HIS MAGIC SUNGLASSES
by James and Kimberly Dean

3.81 avg rating — 256 ratings

Pete the Cat is having a grumpy day until Toad loans him some 'magic' sunglasses that open Pete's eyes to the wonder of the day. Pete's excited about this and loans the glasses out.  Guess what?!?  They break.  What will Pete discover now?

Word Count:  445
Page Count:  36
Accelerated Reader:  2.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz:  163060


bookcover of I Love My White ShoesPETE THE CAT: I LOVE MY WHITE SHOES
by Eric Litwin

4.42 avg rating — 7,409 ratings

Pete discovers the library, the lunchroom and other cool places.

Word Count:  275
Page Count: 40
Accelerated Reader: 1.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 154280


bookcover of  Rocking In My School ShoesPETE THE CAT: ROCKING IN MY SCHOOL SHOES
by Eric Litwin

4.25 avg rating — 2,499 ratings 

Well-shod Pete has rainbows on his feet. 

Word Count: 319
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 2.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 154850


bookcover of PETE THE CAT: THE WHEELS ON THE BUS  by James DeanPETE THE CAT: THE WHEELS ON THE BUS
by James Dean
The kitties on the bus say,
"Come on, Pete!
Come on, Pete!"

The kitties on the bus say,
"Come on, Pete!
Hop on board!"

You should note that this book is by a different author than the other Pete books.

Word Count: 384
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 2.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 160685
Lexile: AD580L
--sample pages available


bookcover of POEMS TO LEARN BY HEART   by Caroline Kennedy
POEMS TO LEARN BY HEART
by Caroline Kennedy
Illustrated by Jon J Muth

Over 100 poems to share.

Page Count:192
Accelerated Reading Info: not available


bookcover of PRESS  HEREPRESS HERE
by Hervé Tullet

**Starred Review** School Library Journal
**Starred Review** Publisher's Weekly 
**Starred Review** Kirkus

 4.40 avg rating — 5,389 ratings

A whimsical dance of color and motion, at the touch of a finger.

Accelerated Reading Info: not available
Page Count: 56
Lexile: AD320L


bookcover of ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER  by Andrea Beaty
ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER
by Andrea Beaty
David Roberts (Illustrations)

Little Rosie makes some brilliantly detailed gizmos, but when her great-great-aunt Rosie the Riveter visits things go a bit awry.  

The younger Rosie is sad that her invention didn't work, but Aunt Rose relays the important message that "You can only truly fail, if you quit."

Word Count: 793
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 4.2  / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 161280


bookcover of SAFARI: A Photicular Book  by Dan Kainen and Carol Kaufmann
SAFARI: A Photicular Book
by Dan Kainen and Carol Kaufmann

You are not going to believe this.  So cool.

From the publishers of GALLOP! and STAR WARS: a scanimation book, a new book featuring movement.

CLICK through and see the video at Amazon!

no reading information
Page Count:  14


Caldecott Honors!!!
bookcover of SLEEP LIKE A TIGER by Mary LogueSLEEP LIKE A TIGER
by Mary Logue,
Illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski

**Starred Review** School Library Journal
**Starred Review** Publisher'sWeekly 
**Starred Review** ALA BookList
**Starred Review** Kirkus

“Does everything in the world go to sleep?” the little girl asks. In dialogue between a not-at-all sleepy child and understanding parents, the little girl decides “in a cocoon of sheets, a nest of blankets,” she is ready to sleep, warm and strong, just like a tiger.

Word Count: 473
Page Count: 40
Accelerated Reading level: 2.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 154173


SOFIA THE FIRST
by Cathy Hapka

Sofia is just a regular girl until her mother marries a king.  Then she finds that being a princess can be sort of an unexpected challenge.  And unexpected fun.  Because now Sofia can talk to animals thanks to a magical amulet.

Word Count: 672
Page Count: 40
Accelerated Reading level: 2.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 155273


bookcover of SNOWFLAKES FALL by Patricia MacLachlan  Steven Kellogg (Illustrations)  SNOWFLAKES FALL
by Patricia MacLachlan
Steven Kellogg (Illustrations) 

**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly
**Starred Review** SchoolLibraryJournal

4.09  Stars from 92 GoodReaders

Award winners, Patricia and Steven got together to do a tribute to the live lost at Sandy Hook.  

The books establishes that all lives are important and special.  And that each of our lives are as unique as snowflakes.

sample page from SNOWFLAKES FALL by Patricia MacLachlan  Steven Kellogg (Illustrations)

Word Count: 216
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader:  3.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 162932
Lexile: AD600L

bookcovers for STEAM TRAIN, DREAM TRAIN  by Sherri Duskey Rinker
STEAM TRAIN, DREAM TRAIN
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

3.89 avg rating — 424 ratings

Read-aloud rhymes.  This book features a train where animals load the cars.  Good choice for those young train lovers.
Word Count: 430
Page Count:  40
Accelerated Reading level: 2.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 158536
Lexile: AD720L


TEA TIME WITH SOPHIA GRACE AND ROSIE
by Sophia Grace Brownlee and Rosie McClelland
Illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas

Based on the cousins that appeared on the Ellen Show (television)

Word Count: 985
Page Count: 40
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 156874
Lexile: AD590L


bookcover of THAT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA!  by Mo Willems  THAT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA! 
 by Mo Willems

With shades of old-time movies with their 'Snidely Whiplash' villains, Mo has a wiley fox invite a plump duck to dinner.
Word Count: 129
Page Count: 48
Accelerated Reading level: 1.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 158221
Lexile: AD230L
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Caldecott Winner!!!
bookcover of THIS IS NOT MY HAT  by Jon Klassen
THIS IS NOT MY HAT
by Jon Klassen

**Starred Review** School Library Journal
**Starred Review** ALA BookList
**Starred Review** Kirkus
**Starred Review** Horn Book

When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind. So it's a good thing that enormous fish won't wake up. And even if he does, it's not like he'll ever know what happened.

Word Count: 205
Page Count: 40
Accelerated Reading level: 1.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 154574
Lexile: AD340L


bookcover of THE VERY FAIRY PRINCESS FOLLOWS HER HEART by Julie AndrewsTHE VERY FAIRY PRINCESS FOLLOWS HER HEART
by Julie Andrews and  Emma Walton Hamilton
Christine Davenier (Illustrator)

Valentine's Day is one of Geraldine favorite days so she plans and spends tons of time preparing for it -- cards that sparkle and that showcase all of her family's and friends special qualities.  

AND THEN she goes to school, not with the special cards, but with her father's papers! 

Word Count: 742
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 3.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 156302


bookcover of THIS MOOSE BELONGS TO ME by Oliver Jeffers
 THIS MOOSE BELONGS TO ME
 by Oliver Jeffers

**Starred Review** School Library Journal
**Starred Review** ALA BookList
**Starred Review** Publisher'sWeekly

A young boy learns that moose do not always follow the rules of proper pet behavior.




Word Count: 394
Page Count: 40
Accelerated Reader:  3.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 156132
Lexile: AD560


WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY?
 by Christian Løchstøer Ylvis
Svein Nyhus (Illustrations)

3.67 avg rating — 128 ratings 

From YOUTUBE sensation, to books and shirts. 

Accelerated Reading Info: not available
Page Count:  32



updated January 2014

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