This week, we're sharing picture book stories about playing. Here's a few of our favorites . . . .
Corduroy has been on the department store shelf for a long time. Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she knows that he's the bear she's always wanted. Her mother, though, thinks he's a little shopworn -- he's even missing a button! Still, Corduroy knows that with a bit of work he can tidy himself up and be just the bear for Lisa. And where better to start than with a quick search through the department store for a new button!
My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann
Something always seems to go wrong when Rabbit is around, but Mouse lets him play with his toy plane anyway because he is his good friend.
Invasion of the Unicorns by David Biedrzycki
Secret agent Bubble07 has an undercover mission: to infiltrate the home of an Earthling Family and decide whether an army of alien unicorns should invade planet Earth. Danger follows in the form of dog slobber, tea parties, and show-and-tell. Will Bubble07 be forced to give up and call for backup? Or will this fluffy alien's heart be won over by story time and snuggles.
Where Is Bear? by Jonathan Bentley
A little boy and his best friend, an actual bear, go on a search for a teddy bear before bedtime.
Found by Salina Yoon
Upon finding a toy rabbit in the forest, Bear tries his very best to return it to its home but by the time its owner appears, Bear has become attached to Bunny.
More Books --
The Boy Who Wouldn't Share by Mike Reiss
Crybaby by Karen Beaumont
Dino-Grow by Matt Myers
Doll-E 1.0 by Shanda McCloskey
Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles! by Dav Petty
Eat Pete! by Michael Rex
The Epic Adventures of Huggie and Stick by Drew Daywalt
A Fire Engine for Ruthie by Leslea Newman
I Love You, Blue Kangaroo by Emma Chichester Clark
Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes
Little Whistle's Dinner Party by Cynthia Rylant
Louis by Tom Lichtenheld
Miss Mouse's Day by Jan Ormerod
Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett
Puppy Truck by Brian Pinkney
Mr. Wuffles by David Wiesner
Ten Rules of Being a Superhero by Deb Pilutti
Toys Galore by Peter Stein
Toys Meet Snow by Emily Jenkins
Traction Man by Mini Grey
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco
What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night by Refe & Amy Tuma
