Picture Books | Board Books | Board and Picture Book Format | Books in the Non-Fiction Section | Big Books |

Picture Books

On Top of Spaghetti by Paul Johnson(2006)In an adaptation of the original parody, the hound Yodeler Jones tells what happened when his beloved meatball escaped from a plateful of spaghetti and ended up under a bush outside his restaurant.

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands by Kadir Nelson(2005)A picture-book interpretation of one of America's best-known songs, focusing on landscapes and images of a boy and his family. Includes printed melody-line and all four verses.

If You're Happy and You Know It by Jane Cabrera(2005)An elephant, a monkey, and a giraffe join other animals to sing different verses of this popular song that encourages everyone to express their happiness through voice and movement.

If You're Happy and You Know It by Raffi(2005)An illustrated version of the famous song that asks readers to clap their hands.

I Love You A Bushel and A Peck by Frank Loesser(2005)A picture book based on a song from the musical "Guys and Dolls."

Clean Up by Dena Neusner(2004)Barney's sing-along stories

If You're Happy and You Know It by Dena Neusner(2004)Barney's sing-along stories

Santa Claus is Coming to Town by Diane Landolf(2004)

The Ants Go Marching by Ann Owen(2003)Presents an illustrated version of the traditional song along with some discussion of its folk origins. Includes music and the words to ten verses.

The Farmer in the Dell by Ann Owen(2003)Provides a history and words to ten verses of the folk song, "The Farmer in the Dell," as well as simple instructions for making a musical instrument and playing the traditional game.

Yankee Doodle: a Song from the American Revolution by Ann Owen(2003)Provides a complete version of the song as well as its historical context and significance.

You're a Grand Old Flag by George Cohan(2003)Presents the complete text of this patriotic song that was written for a Broadway musical, chronicles the history of the American flag, and recounts the life of the song's composer, George M. Cohan. Includes instructions for making a flag wind sock. (View excerpt, summary, & reviews)

Clementine (2003)Presents an illustrated version of the traditional song along with some discussion of its folk origins. Includes music and words to four verses.

Barney's Sing Along Stories by Lee Bernstein(2003)"Barney loves sharing his favorite song in the whole wide world with all of his favorite friends..."

I've Been Working on the Railroad by Ann Owen(2003)Presents an illustrated version of the traditional song along with some discussion of its folk origins. Includes music and instructions for a musical banjo box.

When Johnny Comes Marching Home by P Gilmore(2003)Provides a complete version of the song as well as its historical context and significance. Includes a recipe for johnnycakes.

Do Your Ears Hang Low (2002)Two long-earred dogs celebrate their love to the words of a familiar children's song, with an exciting foldout surprise on the final page.

Here Comes Santa Claus by Gene Autry(2002)Santa Claus is riding down Santa Claus Lane tonight with toys for all girls and boys.

Skidamarink: a Silly Love Song to Sing Together by G Karas(2002)"Cannoodle and cuddle and sing as you snuggle with this sweet book about loving--the whole day through..."

There Once Was a Man Named Michael Finnegan by Mary Hoberman(2001)An elaborated version of the repetitive children's song about a man who creates quite a "din-igan" playing the "violin-igan."

The Farmer in the Dell by John O'Brien(2000)An illustrated version of the traditional children's rhyme.

Little White Duck by Walt Whippo(2000)Based on the song of the same title, a little white duck causes a commotion in its pond.

My Favorite Things by Renee Graef(2000)An illustrated version of the popular song enumerating favorite things, from raindrops on roses to silver-white winters melting into springs.

Over in the Meadow by Ezra Keats(1999)An old nursery poem introduces animals and their young and the numbers one through ten.

Row Row Row Your Boat by Iza Trapani(1999)Follows a family of bears on a fun-filled outing as their gentle boat ride down the stream turns into a fast-paced adventure.

The Itsy Bitsy Spider by Lorianne Siomades(1999)

All the pretty little horses : a traditional lullaby by Linda Saport(1999)A traditional lullaby presented with music, a note on the origin of the song, and pastel illustrations which reflect its possible connection to slaves in the American South.

How Much is that Doggie in the Window by Iza Trapani(1997)Longing to buy a special puppy, a boy tries to find the money he needs but ends up spending it on family members, who ultimately surprise him with the dog as a gift.

Over the River and Through the Wood by Lydia Child(1996)An illustrated version of the poem that became a well-known song about a journey through the snow to grandfather's house for Thanksgiving dinner.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Iza Trapani(1994)An expanded version of the nineteenth-century poem in which a small girl accompanies a star on a journey through the night sky, examining both heavenly bodies and the earth below.

The Itsy Bitsy Spider by Iza Trapani(1993)The itsy-bitsy spider encounters a fan, a mouse, a cat, and a rocking chair as she makes her way to the top of a tree to spin her web.

Shake My Sillies Out (1990) (View excerpt, summary, & reviews)

Frosty the Snowman by Carol North(1990)Frosty the snowman comes to life after the children put an old silk hat on his head.

The Wheels on the Bus by Maryann Kovalski(1987)While a grandmother and grandchildren wait for the bus, they sing the title song with such gusto they miss their bus.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Pam Adams(1973) (View excerpt, summary, & reviews)

Board Books

Five Little Ducks by Dan Yaccarino(2005)

Itsy Bitsy Spider by Annie Kubler(2004)An illustrated version of the classic children's rhyme with hand motions to help your child develop a basic sign vocabulary.

Teddy Bear by Annie Kubler(2004)Sign & Singalong

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Annie Kubler(2004)Sign & Singalong

Baa, Baa, Black Sheep by Annie Kubler(2004)

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Jane Taylor(2004)

Old MacDonald had a Farm (2004)

Hush Little Baby Don't Say a Word (2004)

Skidamarink! I Love You by Michael Scott(2004)A silly little love song for baby, perfect for Valentine's Day.

One Little Duck (2003)

This Little Light of Mine (2003)This little light of mine pairs lyrics from the classic children's hymn with real-life photos of shining lights and smiling babies.

Five in the Bed (2003)

I'm a Dingle Dangle Scarecrow by Annie Kubler(2003)

Ring Around a Rosie by Annie Kubler(2003)

Row Row Row Your Boat by Annie Kubler(2003)

Ten Little Fingers by Annie Kubler(2003)An illustrated board book with words and music to a song celebrating all the things a child can make ten fingers do, including shutting them up tight and opening them wide.

Shoo Fly by Iza Trapani(2002)In this illustrated version of a familiar song, a mouse tries to get rid of a pesky, unwanted playmate.

If You're Happy and You Know It by Annie Kubler(2001)The words to a familiar nursery song encourage babies and their parents to have fun together.

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes by Annie Kubler(2001)

The Farmer in the Dell by Pam Adams(2001)

This Old Man by Pam Adams(2000)

Five Little Ducks by Raffi(1999)When her five little ducks disappear one by one, Mother Duck sets out to find them.

Bingo by Rosemary Wells(1999)An illustrated version of the children's song about a dog named Bingo.

Down by the Bay by Raffi(1999)In this song, two children imagine their mothers asking, "Did you ever see a goose kissing a moose, a fly wearing a tie, or llamas eating their pajamas down by the bay?"

The Itsy Bitsy Spider by Rosemary Wells(1998)A duck watches as the itsy-bitsy spider goes up and down the water spout.

The Bear Went Over the Mountain by Rosemary Wells(1998)A bear goes over the mountain and all he could see was the other side.

Wheels on the Bus by Raffi(1998)As the rickety old bus collects an odd assortment of passengers in a quaint little town, the reader may join in with the sounds of the bus and motions of the driver and passengers.

I'm a Little Teapot by Iza Trapani(1996)

Board and Picture Book Format

This Little Light of Mine by Raffi(2006)A shy young star must take center stage and let her light shine.

Yankee Doodle by Mary Hoberman(2005)Expands on the familiar song to include a girl, a poodle, a toad, and a rooster who, along with Yankee Doodle, open a restaurant called Yankee Doodle's Noodles.

Mary Had a Little Lamb by Sarah Hale(2004)

Mary Had a Little Lamb by Mary Hoberman(2003)This expanded version of the traditional rhyme shows what happens after the lamb gets to school.

Baa Baa Black Sheep by Iza Trapani(2003)In this version of the traditional nursery rhyme, the black sheep has a surprise for the other farm animals.

Bill Grogan's Goat by Mary Hoberman(2002)Presents the familiar rhyme about a pesky goat who gets in trouble for eating shirts off the clothesline.

Skip to my Lou by Nadine Westcott(2000)When his parents leave a young boy in charge of the farm for a day, chaos erupts as the animals take over the house. Includes the music to "Skip to my Lou."

Miss Mary Mack by Mary Hoberman(1998)An expanded adaptation of the familiar hand-clapping rhyme about a young girl and an elephant.

Five Little Ducks by Pamela Paparone(1995)When her five little ducks disappear one by one, Mother duck sets out to find them.

Today is Monday by Eric Carle(1993)Each day of the week brings a new food, until on Sunday all the world's children can come and eat it up.

Spider on the Floor by True Kelley(1993)Presents the illustrated text to the song about the curious spider. Includes musical notation.

Baby Beluga (1990)Presents the illustrated text to the song about the little white whale who swims wild and free.

Roll Over by Merle Peek(1981)Before going to sleep a little boy keeps rolling over and as he does the 10 imaginary animals that are crowded into the bed with him fall out one after the other.

Books in the Non-Fiction Section

When They are Up by Maggee Spicer(2004)

Froggie Went a-Courtin' by Iza Trapani(2002)An adaptation of the folk song about a frog in search of a bride.

I Had a Rooster by Pete Seeger(2001)A folk song with cumulative verses that describe the sounds made by different animals, including a cat, a duck, a cow, a pig, a sheep, a lion, and a baby.

Yankee Doodle by Steven Kellogg(1994)

On Top of Spaghetti by Tom Glazer(1982)A parody, sung to the tune of "On Top of Old Smokey," tracing the meanderings of a meatball that was sneezed off a plate of spaghetti.

Big Books

Five Little Ducks (2005)

Down By the Station by Annie Kubler(2005)

The Wheels on the Bus by Annie Kubler(2001)

Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush by Annie Kubler(2001)

The Farmer in the Dell by Pam Adams(2001)

Over in the Meadow by Louise Voce(2000)A counting rhyme describing the activities of various baby animals, from one turtle to ten foxes.