Deschutes Public Library

Big Fat Hen counts to ten with her friends and all their chicks.

A mother tiger entices her child to sleep by telling of all that can been seen with one's eyes closed.

Sam describes in loving detail his car and how he drives it.

Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep and wakes up a butterfly.

Rhymed text and illustrations describe Jesse Bear's activities from morning to bedtime.

Rhyming text instructs the listener to find something yellow, roar like a lion, give a kiss, tell a secret, spin in a circle, and perform other playful activities along with the human and animal characters pictured.

Illustrations and rhyming text describe how a parent and child complement one another.

In this colorful story of a sloppy dog, you can count on a happy ending.

A man made of leaves blows away, traveling wherever the wind may take him. On die-cut pages.

A lazy ladybug who never learned how to fly decides she wants to go somewhere, but she cannot find an animal to give her a peaceful ride.

A very hungry mouse eats a large lunch comprised of colorful foods.

Captioned photographs depict a young elephant's adventures playing in the water.

As darkness falls parents everywhere try to get their children ready for sleep.

Poppy imitates a host of animals, splashing like a duck, roaring like a tiger, and bouncing like a kangaroo, and her dog Max joins in the fun.

Flora, a little rabbit, does not want to sleep without her missing blanket, so her family helps her look for it.

When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it.

In this version of a familiar song, baby animals ride to the children's zoo on the zoo train. Printed music on last page.

Different aniamls--including seals, tigers, geese, rabbits, monkeys, and more--make their own sounds as they ride all around the town on a bus.

A girl and her family enjoy many different kinds of bouncing.

When it is time for bed, a little pink pig lags behind as his mother asks the horse, cow, sheep, and hens to help her find her child.

A toddler plays peek-a-boo throughout the day.

A little chick shows that he can make the sounds of the animals in his neighborhood.

A bear bravely goes out on a limb to help a baby bird get back to its nest.

A little boy finds that his life is pretty easy compared to how it might be.

The owner of a human body celebrates it by pointing out various parts and mentioning their functions, from "hands for catching and throwing" to the "skin that bundles me in."

A variety of mothers tell their children how much they love them.

Young bear Bartholomew finds that using his potty correctly is sometimes just a matter of the right timing.

Animal parents help their babies get ready for a night of good sleep.

A group of toddlers has fun as they stretch high, bend low, clap their hands, bump bottoms, and generally enjoy exercising.

Counts all of the characteristics of a beautiful baby from one smile to ten sticky fingers.

When their mothers announce that it is bedtime, the baby animals of the forest express their objections; but when wise old Grandma Owl hoots that it's storytime, they respond differently.

Daisy the duckling becomes so engrossed in playing with dragonflies and lily pads that she temporarily loses her mother.

Illustrations and rhyming text present all kinds of dinosaurs, including ones that are sweet, grumpy, spiky, or lumpy.

The animals of the African savanna use their senses to predict and then enjoy the rain.

A goose tries out a few odd places to make her nest before finally settling on an old straw hat.

One by one, four ducklings find the courage to jump into the pond and paddle with Mama Duck, until only Little Quack is left in the nest, trying to be brave.

Simple text and illustrations introduce Lulu and her family, Lulu's pets, best friend, and new shoes.

Three owl babies whose mother has gone out in the night try to stay calm while she is gone.

In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite.

One by one, baby woodland creatures leave home and sing their way to visit grandma.