The Worst Day of My Life ~ Bill Cosby
Little Bill thought it was going to be the worst day of his life. His parents were having a party and he had to wear a jacket and tie and he couldn't play with his friends.
Boys
Out! ~ Arree Chung
This is a fun story about the nighttime adventures of Jo-Jo and the family dog. Jo-Jo wants out of his crib and once he's out, Jo-Jo and the dog cause all kinds of chaos.
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut ~ Denene Millner
There's nothing quite like the feeling you get after you get up from the barber's chair. "Magnificent. Flawless. Like royalty."
Good Morning, Superman ~ Michael Dahl
This is a fun book about a young boy's morning routine. His daily routine is likened to the adventures of Superman.
Goodnight Football ~ Michael Dahl
This is a great rhyming story for little football fans! A young boy and his family enjoy an evening watching their favorite team win.
If I Were President ~ Thomas Kingsley Troupe
A young boy tells of what he would do and experience if he were president of the United States. This is a great book for kids wanting to learn about the basic responsibilities of the Commander in Chief and his or her role in government.
My Kicks: A Sneaker Story! ~ Susan Verde
This is a fun story about a boy and his sneakers. He and his red kicks experienced a lot together and everyone knows that "there's NOTHING like an OLD pair of kicks" ...
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind ~ William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer
This book is based on a true story of a 14-year-old boy living in Malawi, Africa. Riddled by drought, William's family began eating only one meal per day in hopes of prolonging the dwindling food supply. Curious about how mechanical things work, William utilized the library to learn about windmills.
An Angel Just Like Me ~ Mary Hoffman
My kids really enjoyed this book! It is about a boy and his quest to replace the broken angel for his Christmas tree with an angel that looks more like him.
Setting the Turkeys Free ~ W. Nikola-Lisa
An imaginative little boy uses his hand print, paint, and paper to make turkeys. He adds toothpicks, feathers, and sequins to decorate his turkeys.
All Because You Matter ~ Tami Charles
With beautiful petal-shaped collage artwork, this is an open letter from a mother to her son letting him know that he matters.
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands ~ Kadir Nelson
Featuring a boy and his family, the lyrics of the old spiritual are turned into a wonderful picture book. This book is so cute!
Racing Around ~ Stuart J. Murphy
This is a living math book about perimeter. Mike wants to ride his bike in the annual 15-kilometer race like his older siblings Justin and Marissa.
Max Goes to the Zoo ~ Adria F. Klein
This is a purple level, Read-It Readers easy reader book about Max and his friend Lily, who visit the zoo. It's a cute little book for beginning readers.
Kevin and His Dad ~ Irene Smalls
What's more fun for a boy than to spend the entire day with his father? This book is about Kevin and his dad as they spend a Saturday together that is filled with both work and play.
Elevator Magic ~ Stuart J. Murphy
Who knew elevators could help with math? This book is all about subtraction. Ben and his mom need to make a few stops as they go down the elevator.
Jack’s Room ~ Julia Woolf
This is a Rookie Reader book about a little boy who identifies various objects in his room before giving his mom a hug just before bed.
David’s Drawings ~ Cathryn Falwell
David decided to draw the beautiful tree that he saw on the way to school on winter mornings. While at school, all his classmates wanted to chip in and add something to his drawing.
A Letter to Amy ~ Ezra Jack Keats
Peter is having a birthday party. Among all his neighborhood friends, he most wants to invite a girl, Amy. So, he writes a letter.
Max Found Two Sticks ~ Brian Pinkney
Max found two heavy twigs and would tap his two make-shift drum sticks on anything he could find...his thighs, Grandpa's cleaning bucket, hat boxes, bottles, garbage cans.