Have You Seen This Book? ~ Angela DiTerlizzi
A young boy’s favorite book is missing. Throughout the story, he asks, “Have you seen this book?” and describes the missing book page by page.
Boys
Ellray Jakes Rocks the Holidays ~ Sally Warner
Third-grader E.J. is excited about Christmas. But, before he can start celebrating, he is tasked with memorizing lines to recite at the school Winter Wonderland assembly. Follow along for a “not-so-holly-jolly time” with E.J.
Ty’s Travels: Winter Wonderland ~ Kelly Starling Lyons
Ty wakes up to a winter Wonderland. He and his mother venture out to the “North Pole” and see many marvelous things. Sparkling Christmas trees. Waving snowmen.
Jabari Jumps ~ Gaia Cornwall
After completing his swim lessons and passing his swim test, Jabari is ready to jump off the diving board...or is he? He lets others go ahead of him in line, he stretches, he takes a tiny rest and finally, after some encouragement from his dad, Jabari jumps!
Fish School ~ Nancy Poydar
Charlie got a goldfish for his birthday and he vowed to teach Wishy everything he learned! Attempting to follow through with his promise, Charlie secretly hides Wishy in his backpack and takes him on the school field trip to the aquarium!
Max Paints the House ~ Ken Wilson-Max
This book is about Max (a little boy), Little Pink (a pig), and Big Blue (an elephant). Little Pink decides to paint the house to match the sky, but gets upset when Max and Big Blue attempt to help out.
Riki’s Birdhouse ~ Monica Wellington
We used this book when we did our unit on birds. It is about a boy who loves to watch the birds in his yard. Wanting the birds to stay in his yard, Riki builds a birdhouse and prepares special foods for his birds.
I’m Your Peanut Butter Big Brother ~ Selina Alko
This is a cute little book about a boy who is wondering what his new baby brother or sister will be like. "I'm your peanut butter big-brother-to-be." The boy is bi-racial, a "blend from semisweet dark Daddy chocolate bar" and "strawberry cream Mama's milk."
Just Try It ~ Christianne C. Jones
This is a Read It! Reader book about a boy who does not like vegetables. He does everything possible to avoid eating them!
A Wild Cowboy ~ Dana Kessimakis Smith
This is an adorable book about a little boy who likens his day headed off to grandma's house to that of a cowboy. He mounts his horse (his mother's back) and meets up out West (grandma's house).
Peter’s Chair ~ Ezra Jack Keats
Little Peter is upset because it seems like his new baby sister is getting all of his stuff. He is VERY unhappy when he sees that his old cradle and high chair (once blue) are now pink. In hopes of saving his little chair from being painted pink as well, Peter decides to run away...with his chair.
Six Empty Pockets ~ Matt Curtis
This is a cute little rookie reader book about a boy who stashes all kinds of things into his pockets.
Be Boy Buzz ~ Bell Hooks
This book is about being proud of being "all boy." Although it does highlight some of the wonderful characteristics of being a boy, I found that the book was kind of hard to follow.
Cosmo and the Robot ~ Brian Pinkney
This book is about a boy named Cosmo who lives on the planet Mars. When his friend Rex the robot breaks, his parents buy him the new Solar System Utility Belt to cheer him up.
When I Am Old with You ~ Angela Johnson
A young boy imagines being old with his grandfather. He vividly describes all the activities that he and his grandfather will participate in...together.
Island Baby ~ Holly Keller
On the Caribbean island, young Simon loves to help Pops with his bird hospital. When Simon discovers a flamingo with a broken leg, he knows exactly where to take him.
Friends and Pals and Brothers, Too ~ Sarah Wilson
This cute little rhyming book is about two brothers who enjoy spending time together. In the fall they go on nature hikes and ride their bikes.
Jonathan and His Mommy ~ Irene Smalls
Jonathan and his mom like to take walks together, but not just any walks. They imagine they are giants. They take giant steps and talk in giant voices.
Sing-Along Song ~ JoAnn Early Macken
This book is about a cute little boy who loves to sing. He sings along with everything from the chirping robins in the morning and the busy, buzzing bumble bees to the chitter-chatter of the squirrel and the woof sound of the drowsy dog.
Grandfather and I ~ Helen E. Buckley
This is a cute little book about a little boy and the special, relaxed time he shares with his grandfather. Mothers hurry, fathers hurry, brothers and sisters hurry, but "grandfather and I never hurry.