May
Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day! Celebrate all the wonderful women in your life this May.
Leap Back Home to Me
By: Lauren Thompson
Illustrated by: Matthew Cordell
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: April 26, 2011
Ages: 2 - 6
A little frog’s first leap out into the world is a big, scary thing. But luckily, mama is always there to catch him when he comes home. As the leaps get bigger, frog gets braver—and before he knows it, he’s...
Other Formats: eBook
Mama, Why?
By: Karma Wilson
Illustrated by: Simon Mendez
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: March 22, 2011
Ages: 3 - 7
"When the moon sails high in the arctic sky, Polar Cub asks, "Mama, why?" A polar bear cub asks his mother a multitude of "why" questions before he goes to sleep: Why is there a moon up in the sky? Why do we dream? Why are...
Other Formats: eBook
The Wild, Wild Inside
A View from Mommy's Tummy!
By: Kate Feiffer
Illustrated by: Laura Huliska-Beith
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: March 23, 2010
Ages: 4 - 8
What does the baby do all day? Mom always says the baby is eating or sleeping or kicking. But that’s not all! From flying to the moon, to sliding into home base, to leaping across a stage, Mom sure would be surprised if...
I Love My Mom
By: Anna Walker
Illustrated by: Anna Walker
This edition: Paper Over Board, 32 pages
Publication date: March 23, 2010
Ages: 2 - 6
Just in time for Mother's Day, Ollie celebrates all the things he loves about his mom. This sweet young book will be a hit with mothers and children of all ages.
The Best Mom
(Part of SpongeBob SquarePants)
By: Sarah Willson
Illustrated by: Dave Aikins
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: March 23, 2010
Ages: 5 - 7
SpongeBob celebrates moms everywhere in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story that's perfect for Mother's Day--and all year round!
Class Mom
(Part of Robin Hill School)
By: Margaret McNamara
Illustrated by: Mike Gordon
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: June 23, 2009
Ages: 4 - 6
In the twentieth installment of the hit Robin Hill School series, Nia volunteers her mama to be in charge of planning a great party for Mrs. Connor’s class. Everyone is excited—but Nia’s mama doesn’t know...
My Mom Is Trying to Ruin My Life
By: Kate Feiffer
Illustrated by: Diane Goode
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: March 24, 2009
Ages: 4 - 8
Everyone has only nice things to say about my mom.
Everyone likes her.
She looks nice.
She bakes great cookies and makes me feel better when I have a bad day.
But would a really nice mom do embarrassing things...
Other Formats: eBook
Mommy, Where Are You?
By: Leonid Gore
Illustrated by: Leonid Gore
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: March 24, 2009
Ages: 3 - 7
One morning Ozzy wakes up...and Mommy isn't there!
Where could she be?
Behind the fence?
Down in the meadow?
Up in the tree?
Or maybe she is exactly where she is supposed to be after all.
My Mom and Me
By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Illustrated by: Susan Mitchell
This edition: Paper Over Board, 16 pages
Publication date: March 24, 2009
Ages: 4 - 6
Follow mothers and their children on a sweet adventure through every season! When it's only my mamÁ and me.... We sip cocoa in mugs, And share frosty nose hugs. We twirl on the ice and shout, "WINTER'S NICE!" When it's...
Momma Loves Her Little Son
By: John Carter Cash
Illustrated by: Marc Burckhardt
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: March 24, 2009
Ages: 4 - 8
"Momma loves her little son, there’s nothing more so true..." Grammy Award winning John Carter Cash creates a lyrical painting based on the intimate words his mother, June Carter Cash, shared with him as a child. Captured...
Eloise's Mother's Day Surprise
(Part of Ready-to-Reads)
By: Lisa McClatchy
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: March 24, 2009
Ages: 4 - 6
It is Mother's Day, and Eloise is in search of the perfect present for Mother, with help from Nanny and Weenie.
Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest!
By: Judith Viorst
Illustrated by: Robin Preiss Glasser
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: May 9, 2006
Ages: 4 - 7
Now in paperback for the first time, the story of Charlie, a kid who knows how to be ready for any situation…. Just in Case . If a downpour turns into a flash flood or the grocery store should close indefinitely,...
Mother's Day Ribbons
By: Michelle Knudsen
Illustrated by: John Wallace
This edition: Board Book, 12 pages
Publication date: March 22, 2005
Ages: 1 - 5
See the real ribbons in this Mother's Day board book! It's morning on Mother's Day -- wrap a bouquet of flowers for Mommy with a pretty ribbon. Decorate her present by tying it with a ribbon. When she opens the gift, there's...
Did I Tell You I Love You Today?
By: Deloris Jordan
Illustrated by: Shane W. Evans / with: Roslyn M. Jordan
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: November 30, 2004
Ages: 3 - 6
Apart or together, near or far, day or night, from childhood to adulthood -- the never-ending reach and power of a mother's love touches every moment of every day, even when you least expect it. All you need to do is make...
Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch
(Part of Henry & Mudge)
By: Cynthia Rylant
Illustrated by: Carolyn Bracken / In the Style of: Suçie Stevenson
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: March 23, 2004
Ages: 5 - 7
Every year Henry and his dad (with help from Mudge, of course) make Henry's mother a funny lunch for Mother's Day. Shopping for their juicy, crunchy surprise is fun, and preparing it is even more fun. But sharing it with...
Other Formats: Trade Paperback
My Mother is Mine
By: Marion Dane Bauer
Illustrated by: Peter Elwell
This edition: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
Publication date: March 23, 2004
Ages: 1 - 5
Marion Dane Bauer's bestselling My Mother Is Mine is now available as a Classic Board Book!In simple verse, baby animals praise the attributes of their mothers and one little girl does the same. A baby robin loves how her...
Other Formats: Board Book
Happy Mother's Day, Mami!
(Part of Dora the Explorer)
By: Leslie Valdes
Illustrated by: Jason Fruchter
This edition: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
Publication date: April 1, 2003
Ages: 3 - 7
It's Mother's Day! Dora has decided to make a special cake for her mami, but first she must gather all the ingredients. Join Dora as she gets ready to make her mami's Mother's Day present, and find out what her friends make...
What Moms Can't Do
By: Douglas Wood
Illustrated by: Doug Cushman
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: March 1, 2001
Ages: 4 - 8
There are lots of things that regular people can do, but moms can't.
Moms can't wait to wake kids up in the morning.
When they watch movies, they need protection from the scary parts, and they can't sit very long without...
When Mama Comes Home Tonight
By: Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by: Jane Dyer
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: September 1, 1998
Ages: 1 - 5
"When Mama comes home from work, dear child, when Mama comes home tonight she'll cover you with kisses, she'll hug you sweet and tight." As evening falls and Mama gets home from work, the special rituals that a mother and...
Teacher Appreciation
What better time to show the teachers in your life how much you care than during Teacher Appreciation Week? Here are some terrific teacher-themed titles from Simon & Shuster Children’s Publishing to get you started!
The Last Day of School
By: Louise Borden
Illustrated by: Adam Gustavson
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: March 7, 2006
Ages: 7 - 10
The shool year is coming to an end, and everyone at Albert E. Chapman Elementary School is counting down, including Mrs. Mallory's third grade class. In the last weeks of school there is much to be done, from putting away...
Counting Our Way to the 100th Day!
By: Betsy Franco
Illustrated by: Steven Salerno
This edition: Hardcover, 48 pages
Publication date: June 29, 2004
Ages: 4 - 8
Join the counting fun!
It takes just a poem a day to count down to the 100th day of school!
Keep count with numbers.
Keep count with stars.
Keep count with beans
in a big glass jar.
Keep a long tally
and keep count with...
Mrs. Brown on Exhibit
And Other Museum Poems
By: Susan Katz
Illustrated by: R.W. Alley
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: July 1, 2002
Ages: 6 - 10
Mrs. Brown loves museums -- and so does her class! In fact, these cultural connoisseurs are just wild about field trips. Whether it's sneaking up on an ancient Egyptian mummy, walking into a room of fluttering butterflies, or...
Good Luck, Mrs. K.!
By: Louise Borden
Illustrated by: Adam Gustavson
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: July 1, 2002
Ages: 6 - 10
What Teachers Can't Do
By: Douglas Wood
Illustrated by: Doug Cushman
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: June 1, 2002
Ages: 3 - 8
There are lots of things that regular people can do, but teachers can't. Teachers can't ride a bike or scooter to school. And they can never be tardy. Teachers can't buy their own apples. And they can't teach their best...
My Teacher's Secret Life
By: Stephen Krensky
Illustrated by: Joann Adinolfi
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: September 1, 1999
Ages: 4 - 7
Everyone knows that teachers belong in school. But one day, Mrs. Quirk is spotted in the supermarket. And, as if that isn't bad enough, she is later seen trying on skates at the mall. Does she have a secret life? And just who...
Other Formats: Hardcover
