VCBF Holiday book guide
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Picture books and pre-readers
Eliza Wheeler loved the busy worlds of the Richard Scarry books and was awed by the idea of living in trees like Pooh Bear—and this love inspired her to create A COZY WINTER DAY. This tale has the makings of a classic storybook, featuring a modern cast and captivating illustrations that celebrate the warmth of family, community, and the simple joys of life.
recommended reading age: 2-5 years
A dog and a strawberry find themselves nose to stem in this hilarious picture book that's perfect for dog lovers. An epic battle ensues—who will come out on top?
recommended reading age: 4-8
This is not an ordinary book—it’s a magical one! Lady Rabbit goes beyond pulling a rabbit out of a hat or making herself disappear. For her next act, she will READ YOUR MIND! That's right: You pick a member from the magician's adorable audience—don’t tell which one you’ve chosen—and this book will guess who it is!
recommended reading age: 5-8
There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one place to another. Every morning they climb in...and they fill her with joy. As time passes, things change. The Yellow Bus gets a new driver, a new route, and new passengers. Until one day the driving stops for good, and the Yellow Bus is left on her own.
recommended reading age: 3-7
Early readers
P.J. Funnybunny is tired of cooked carrots and his big ears. It would be way more fun to be a bear, a bird, or a pig...right? Read along as P.J. leaves home and tries to determine who he is—and where he belongs. But this bunny might just learn that all he wants to be is...himself!
recommended reading age: 2-5
The Bad Seed is in a good mood…for once. That’s because there’s a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The Bad Seed reads, and reads, until the book can’t be read anymore. But suddenly, he gets bad news: The book must be returned to the library so another seed can enjoy it. Will the bad seed return to his baaaaaad ways and keep the book?
recommended reading age: 5-7
Celebrate the power of friendship with all four of the beloved Frog and Toad I Can Read stories by Arnold Lobel in one volume—now with a sticker sheet!This 9x9 hardcover treasury includes the complete art and text from four classics: Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and Toad Together, Frog and Toad All Year, and Days with Frog and Toad.
recommended reading age: 3+
Mo is the youngest kid on the Robins, his football team. His classmates don’t mind, but the kids on their rival team tease him for being a "butterfingers" who's too tiny to catch the ball. But Mo's coach has a plan to turn Mo's little size into a big win for the Robins! This Level 2 reader about a little African-American boy with a big passion for sports was the winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award in 2016.
recommended reading age: 6-7