Spring Reading List
By Brown Books Kids
Spring has officially sprung and to greet the new season we’ve compiled a great list of stories from Michael Sampson Books and Brown Books Kids. From charming park-filled picnics and scenic bicycle rides, to butterflies, music shows and fashion, there is something on this list for everyone.
Max and Mama
By Laura Numeroff
Illustrated by Masha Sudovykh
Perfectly timed for Mother’s Day, New York Times best-selling children’s book author, Laura Numeroff delivers a fun-filled book about the special bond between a mother and son. Max and Mama are spending the day together! A delicious breakfast, a game of hide-and-seek, and a picnic at the park. But as they ride their bikes home, one of Max’s training wheels falls off—suddenly, this special day has a whole new adventure for Max and Mama to tackle!
A Maker of Dresses
By Violet Lemay and Michael Sampson
Award-winning authors, Violet Lemay and Michael Sampson present a colorful tale of joyful rhymes. Monday to Sunday, each day of the week is a new opportunity for fashion! Mondays are for dresses, Tuesdays for sports-jerseys and costumes, sweatpants and shorts! Young readers will delight as dressmaker Alexis leads them through a week of stitching, twirling, and big fashion dreams.
The Distraction Monster
By Ryan K. Woodall
Illustrated by Stevie Mahardhika
Ollie’s distraction monster brings him plenty of new ideas and adventures, like flying on the back of his dragon drawing to saving the passengers of a make-believe train-but he also takes Ollie’s attention away from his chores. How can he get anything done with the Distraction Monster making things even messier than before? Join Ollie as he learns to work with his distraction monster to have adventures while still completing tasks in this fun-filled story about managing ADHD.
Annabelle Bee and Now There are Three
By Debra Raso O’Connor
Illustrated by Stephen Lomazzo
Annabelle Bee and Benjamin Butterfly’s friendship is put to the test when Annabelle has to share Benjamin’s time with his little brother, Bailey. Bailey doesn’t even look like Benjamin — he’s a green and black caterpillar, and eats milkweed instead of nectar. How strange! But with just a little bit of patience, Annabelle may see that Bailey has more in common with her and Benjamin than she thought, and she may learn that sharing friendship can help bonds grow even stronger.
Dinky Donky Doo: A Brave Boy, His Loyal Protector, and a Journey of Hope
By David P. Kavanaugh
Illustrated by Albert Arrayás
When Jack has a hard time healing from a fall, he goes to the hospital and finds out that he has leukemia, a cancer of the blood. That’s when a donkey named Dinky Donkey Doo comes to stay at his house! Over three years, Jack battles cancer with Dinky right by his side, providing support to make the battle a little less scary each day. Based on the author’s son’s own life, Dinky Donkey Doo will help young readers learn about cancer, hockey, and the positive impact of therapy animals for kids.
Rainbow Bear
ByBill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson
Illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois
In the latest addition to New York Timesbestselling authors Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson’s beloved collection, Rainbow Bear is sure to delight both old fans and new with its vivid illustrations and charming characters. Young readers can learn the names of every color of the rainbow while following Little Bear as he wakes up from his hibernation and fills his hungry belly with berries!
You Can Throw a Party!
By Jan Gniffke
Illustrated by Rebecca Pintos
In You Can Throw a Party! Jan Gniffke inspires children to use their imagination and creativity to celebrate with others. From dressing up with your cat to having a party pretending it’s on Mars, this charming and vibrant book is perfect for social and emotional learning activities and serves as an important reminder that you’re worth celebrating.
Mommy, Will You Rub my Feet?
By Jessica Jones
Illustrated by Susana Ramírez Solís
Mommy, Will You Rub My Feet? helps parents and children learn to identify growing pains. Even after completing his usual getting-ready-for-bed routine, Taj can’t fall asleep. He tosses and turns and watches his clock, but nothing works. He goes to Mommy to figure out what’s wrong, because the aches and pains he feels aren’t like the usual scrapes and bruises from playing outside. Sweet and full of fun, this book is perfect for a before-bedtime read.
Puppy Dog, Puppy Dog, Do You Want to Play?
By Bill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson
Illustrated by Marilyn Janovitz
A great read for Father’s Day, Puppy Dog, Puppy Dog illustrates a fun-filled day spent by a puppy dog and his dad. From hide and seek to dancing to tag, the duo decides to spend the day in each other’s company and make the very most of it. In doing so, they might just realize that the best parts of any day are the moments they get to spend with one another.
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