Early Learning
Picture Books that Staff Love
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What could that be? / by Reza Dalvand [English translation by Baobab Books].
Dalvand, Reza, 1989- author, illustrator.
![Cover art for Love with Plato [BOARD BOOK] / Duane Armitage and Maureen McQuerry pictures by Robin Rosenthal.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cover-art-0593322991.jpeg)
Love with Plato [BOARD BOOK] / Duane Armitage and Maureen McQuerry pictures by Robin Rosenthal.
Armitage, Duane, 1982- author.
Blackout / by John Rocco.
Rocco, John.
Coquí in the city / Nomar Perez.
Perez, Nomar, 1975- author, illustrator.
Loaf the cat goes to the powwow / Nicholas DeShaw illustrated by Tara Audibert.
DeShaw, Nicholas, author.
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The crayons go back to school / [text] Drew Daywalt [illustrations] Oliver Jeffers.
Daywalt, Drew, author.
Abuela’s super capa / written by Ana Siqueira illustrated by Elisa Chavarri.
Siqueira, Ana, author.
Our celebración! / by Susan Middleton Elya illustrations by Ana Aranda.
Elya, Susan Middleton, 1955- author.
Waiting together / Danielle Dufayet illustrated by Srimalie Bassani.
Dufayet, Danielle, author.
Scorch, hedgehog of doom / written by Cate Berry illustrated by Margherita Grasso.
Berry, Cate, author.
Just try it! / Phil and Lily Rosenthal illustrated by Luke Flowers.
Rosenthal, Phil, 1960- author.
I can’t draw / written by Stephen W. Martin illustrated by Brian Biggs.
Martin, Stephen W., 1981- author.
Sulwe / Lupita Nyong’o illustrated by Vashti Harrison.
Nyong'o, Lupita, author.
Metal baby / Stephen W. Martin illustrated by Brandon James Scott.
Martin, Stephen W., 1981- author.
Millie Fleur’s poison garden / Christy Mandin.
Mandin, Christy, author, illustrator.
Tou-can’t! : a little sister story / by Brandon Todd.
Todd, Brandon, author, illustrator.
Thingamabob / Marianna Coppo.
Coppo, Marianna, author, illustrator.
How do dinosaurs say trick or treat? / Jane Yolen illustrations by Mark Teague.
Yolen, Jane, author.
Old clothes for dinner?! / words by Nathalie Alonso art by Natalia Rojas Castro.
Alonso, Nathalie, author.
A flicker of hope / written by Cynthia Harmony illustrated by Devon Holzwarth.
Harmony, Cynthia, author.
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My first book of ABCs [BOARD BOOK] / Robb Pearlman illustrated by Bob Ross.
Pearlman, Robb, Author.
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I want 100 dogs / written by Stacy McAnulty illustrated by Claire Keane.
McAnulty, Stacy, author.
Should I share my ice cream? / by Mo Willems.
Willems, Mo.
An anty-war story / (Ant)Tony Ross.
Ross, Tony, author, illustrator.
I want my hat back / Jon Klassen.
Klassen, J.
![Cover art for Real to me / Minh Lê [illustrations by] Raissa Figueroa.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cover-art-9780593377499.jpeg)
Real to me / Minh Lê [illustrations by] Raissa Figueroa.
Lê, Minh, 1979- author.
The mochi makers / Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson.
Fujimoto-Johnson, Sharon, author, illustrator.
What to do if an elephant stands on your foot / by Michelle Robinson pictures by Peter H. Reynolds.
Robinson, Michelle (Michelle Jane), 1977-
The bookstore cat / by Cylin Busby illustrated by Charles Santoso.
Busby, Cylin, author.
I found a kitty! / Troy Cummings.
Cummings, Troy, author, illustrator.
Every bunny is a yoga bunny / written by Emily Ann Davison illustrated by Deborah Allwright.
Davison, Emily Ann, author.
Some days are yellow / Suzanne Slade illustrations by Michelle Lee.
Slade, Suzanne, author.
Walkies : a dog’s tale / Estrela Lourenço.
Lourenço, Estrela, author, illustrator.
The day you begin / Jacqueline Woodson illustrated by Rafael López.
Woodson, Jacqueline, author.
Frog and toad together / Arnold Lobel.
Lobel, Arnold.
The cat man of Aleppo / Irene Latham and Karim Shamsi-Basha illustrated by Yuko Shimizu.
Latham, Irene, author.
Upcoming Early Learning Events
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (Sarchet Community Room)
Event Categories: Storytime
Storytime is the right time for family time. Reading together is a wonderful way to bond and learn from one another. Bring your families together for fun stories that are designed for all ages.
Learn more>South Creek Branch (Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Storytime
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Learn more>Hiawassee Branch (Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Storytime
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.
Learn more>Cuentame un Cuento
Tell Me a Story Bilingual Stories and Fun
Southeast Branch (Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Language Learning; Storytime
Cuentame un Cuento is an interactive bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish that are suitable for speakers of either language. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Learn more>Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Storytime
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.
Learn more>Orlando Public Library (Papa Bear - First Floor)
Event Categories: Education & Learning; Games & Activities
Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Learn more>South Creek Branch (Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Storytime
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Learn more>Orlando Public Library (Papa Bear - First Floor)
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - Alafaya)
Event Categories: Storytime
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Learn more>Southeast Branch (Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Community & Citizenship; Education & Learning; Games & Activities
Connect with other caregivers while sipping a hot beverage and making a craft. Your child will explore play with friends. Recommended for adults and their children ages 0-5.
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Kindergarten Readiness
Designed to support the developmental needs of your child from the day they are born until the day they set foot in their kindergarten classroom.
Books & Stories
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Little Pim introduces young children to learn a foreign language by using short videos and flashcards to immerse them in a new language.
