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From biographies to read-alouds to wordless gems, Random House has the right picture book to suit your needs. This resource page has everything you need for hosting a storytime in the library or using picture books in the classroom.

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Books for Babies

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10 Hungry Rabbits

By: Anita Lobel

One by one, 10 very hungry rabbits find 10 very yummy vegetables for Mama Rabbit's soup pot. Caldecott Honor Book artist Anita Lobel combines learning to count with color concepts in this mouth-watering...

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A Ball for Daisy

By: Chris Raschka
illustrated by: Chris Raschka

Winner of the 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal

Here's a story about love and loss as only Chris Rashcka can tell it.  Any child who has ever had a beloved toy break will relate to Daisy's...

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The Lonely Book

By: Kate Bernheimer
illustrated by: Chris Sheban

When a wonderful new book arrives at the library, at first it is loved by all, checked out constantly, and rarely spends a night on the library shelf. But over time it grows old and worn, and the children...

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Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur: A First Book of Manners

By: Judy Sierra
illustrated by: Tim Bowers

A little girl is shopping in a grocery store when—surprise!—she meets a dinosaur. Don't worry. The dinosaur is very friendly. She's polite, too. In this funny story, told in lilting read-aloud...

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Dragonfly Books

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How Rocket Learned to Read

By: Tad Hills
illustrated by: Tad Hills

Learn to read with this New York Times-bestselling picture book, starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird. Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out...

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The Lorax

By: Dr. Seuss

"Unless someone like you...cares a whole awful lot...nothing is going to get better...It's not."

Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character...

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Rosie Sprout’s Time to Shine

By: Allison Wortche
Illustrated by: Patrice Barton

Violet runs the fastest, sings the highest, looks the fanciest, and talks the loudest. Everyone agrees that she's the best.

Except Rosie. Rosie isn't fast, or loud, or fancy, but she's tired...

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