Good Morning to Me!
by Lita Judge
Beatrix is quite the exuberant parrot. She loves life, she loves her friends, and she just cannot contain her joy. She knows she should be good and use her inside voice, but, but, it is just so hard. Her excitement bursts through, causing havoc, especially for her best friend Mouse. This is a great read aloud to share to with your little ones who are full of joy and energy. Lita Judge is quickly becoming one of my favourite author-illustrators. If you like this one, checkout Flight School, Red Sled, and Red Hat, plus her non-fiction titles.
by Olivier Dunrea
Gus is a lone gosling. He enjoys being by himself, it gives him a chance to quietly observe and explore his world. When Gus discovers a nest of turtle eggs he knows just what to do, and he embraces the outcome which will compromise his alone time. Olivier Dunrea’s gaggle of wee ducks and geese keeps growing, and I for one am thrilled about it. All of Dunrea’s picture books are a perfect fit for toddlers.
Small Elephant's Bathtime
by Tatyana Feeney
Small Elephant loves water – splashing in puddles, a nice cool drink – but he HATES taking a bath. The more Mommy tries to get him in the bath, the madder he gets. It is some silly antics from Daddy that finally changes his mind. The design and illustrations in this book are excellent, allowing for lots of room for emotions in the very simple images. If you have a toddler who says “NO” to baths, this book is for you!
Everybody Sleeps (but not Fred)
by Josh Schneider
Everyone is sleeping, the animals on the farm, the fish in oceans, even the ants underground. Fred. Fred is not sleeping, he has too much to do, including jumping, karate chopping, shouting, and searching for Sasquatch. When Fred unexpectedly falls asleep, the author implores “but please, for now don’t make a peep. Just close the book and let Fred sleep.” This is a welcome addition to bedtime reading which will surely cause lots of giggles.
Heather Has Two Mommies
by Leslea Newman;
illustrated by Laura Cornell
A new edition of this modern classic has arrived to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The story of Heather, and her two moms was once groundbreaking and controversial. Now, I think, it is just a lovely story of family love and acceptance. As Heather’s teacher points out, "the most important thing about a family is that all the people in it love one another." The addition of Laura Cornell’s beautiful and joyful illustrations will make this a family favourite.