Biblio File

Summer Reading 2018 | Early Literacy Book List

It's never too early to start reading! Show your children the joy of books and learning by reading, talking, singing, writing, and playing with them every day. Read below for book picks for babies, toddlers, and pre-K aged kids. Remember to check out the story times and free early literacy programs and kits offered at your local branch.

Babies

 my little cities new york

My Little Cities: New York by Jennifer Adams, illustrated by Greg Pizzoli

Take a tour of the Big Apple and visit famous monuments. 

 

 

 

 baby talk

Baby Talk by Stella Blackstone

In black and white photos, babies and their loved ones have special ways to communicate.

 

 

 

 

 moo baa la la la

Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton

Rhyme along with cows, sheep, and singing pigs!

 

 

 

 

 things that go

Things That Go by Élisa Géhin

Touch and feel a stroller, a bus, a rocket, and more!

 

 

 

 

 

The Babies on the Bus

The Babies on the Bus by Karen Katz 

Ride along (and sing along!) with these adorable babies. 

 

 

 

 

 

 baby loves to rock

Baby Loves to Rock! by Wednesday Kirwan

A baby and some animal friends try out different musical genres.

 

 

 

 

 

 if you're happy and you know it

If You're Happy and You Know It... / Si te sientes bien contento... by Annie Kubler

This classic song will make you smile.

 

 

 

 

 numbers

Numbers / 数字 by Milet Publishing

Explore colors and numbers in two languages! / 用中英文探索颜色和数字! / 用中英文探索顏色和數字!

 

 

 

 

 what is baby gorilla doing

What is Baby Gorilla Doing? by Christena Nippert-Eng, John Dominski, & Miguel Martinez

Enjoy these photos of a day in the life of baby gorilla!

 

 

 

 

 twinkle twinkle little baby

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Baby  by Little Tiger Press

A shiny star peeks through the pages as these animal friends prepare for bed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toddlers

 big size surprise

Big Size Surprise by Agnese Baruzzi

Lift-the-flaps to transform small vehicles to big ones!

 

 

 

 

row row row your boat

Row, Row, Row Your Boat by Jane Cabrera

In this classic song, animal buddies enjoy rowing together.

 

 

 

 

 

 farmyard beat

Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig, illustrated by Marc Brown

These farm animals can't sleep when they've got that beat!

 

 

 

 

 alphabet family band

Alphabet Family Band by Sarah Jones

In a celebration of the alphabet, each member of this family plays a different musical instrument.

 

 

 

 one love

One Love by Cedella Marley, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Based on the classic Bob Marley song, a little girl recruits friends and family to improve her neighborhood.

 

 

 

 clive is a teacher

Clive is a Teacher by Jessica Spanyol

Clive and his friends love to play school.

 

 

 

 

 my first dance tap

My First Dance: Tap by Sterling Publishing

Young tappers have fun discovering this popular American dance style.

 

 

 

 

 animal talk

Animal Talk: Mexican Folk Art Animal Sounds in English and Spanish by Cynthia Weill, illustrated by Rubi Fuentes and Efrain Broa

Learn animal sounds and discover beautiful Oaxacan woodcarvings. / Aprenda sonidos de los animales y descubra los trabajos en madera de los artesanos de Oaxaca, México.

 

 

 

 summertime rainbow

Summertime Rainbow / 夏天的彩虹 by Belle Yang

Explore summer colors with a bunch of bunnies in both Chinese and English. / 用中英文與一群小兔一起探索夏天的色彩 / 用中英文与一群小兔一起探索夏天的色彩

 

 

 

Pre-K

 tap tap boom boom

Tap Tap Boom Boom by Elizabeth Bluemle, illustrated by G. Brian Karas

City dwellers dash and duck for cover to escape a rain storm.

 

 

 

 

 

 parade

Parade by Donald Crews

Follow a parade from street closure to clean up.

 

 

 

 

 drum city

Drum City by Thea Guidone, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

A little boy beats on a kettle and encourages others to join a make-shift neighborhood band.

 

 

 

 

 hush! a thai lullaby

Hush! A Thai Lullaby by Minfong Ho, illustrated by Holly Meade 

Can this mama keep all the noisy animals from waking her baby?

 

 

 

 

 

 moses goes to a concert

Moses Goes to a Concert by Isaac Millman

Moses is deaf and he can play and enjoy music. 

 

 

 

 

 

 zin zin zin a violin

Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin by Lloyd Moss, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

How many musicians does it take to make an orchestra?

 

 

 

 

 

bee-bim bop

Bee-Bim Bop! by Linda Sue Park, illustrated by Ho Baek Lee 

In this rhyming read aloud, a mother and her daughter prepare the famous Korean dish together.

 

 

 

 shake my sillies out

Shake My Sillies Out by Raffi, illustrated by David Allender 

In this favorite song, the sillies spread from the restless forest animals to a camp full of children.

 

 

 charlie parker played be bop

Charlie Parker Played Be Bop by Chris Raschka

A quirky introduction to the sounds and rhythms of Be Bop music.

 

 

 

 

 looking for bongo

Looking for Bongo by Eric Velasquez

A boy's beloved toy is missing and he asks, in both Spanish and English, for help finding it.