NYT - Children’s Picture Books

1) My little golden book about Dolly Parton

Author

Hopkinson, Deborah

Notes

#1 on the Children’s Picture Books list. It has been on the list for 1 week(s).

Formats

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Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about beloved entertainer Dolly Parton! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! What's not to love about Dolly Parton? The multi-talented entertainer is generous, humble, smart, and funny. This Little Golden Book biography shares how someone from incredibly poor beginnings can blossom and persevere to become an award-winning songwriter and singer, actress, author,...

2) Little blue truck lost and found

Author

Schertle, Alice

Notes

#2 on the Children’s Picture Books list. Last week it was ranked 1. It has been on the list for 2 week(s).

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"Toad helps prepare for a hayride by loading piles of hay into Little Blue's truck bed. But when they're ready for a ride, Toad is nowhere to be found! Can Blue and his farm animal friends find Toad intime for him to join the fun?" -- Provided by publisher.

3) See you later, alligator

Author

Hopgood, Sally

Notes

#3 on the Children’s Picture Books list. Last week it was ranked 2. It has been on the list for 35 week(s).

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When Tortoise decides to go and see the world, he has to say "see you later" to the alligator, "toodle-ooh" to the kangaroo, and offer other farewells to the other animals, until the gates to the zoo are about to close.

4) The pumpkin thief

Author

Hemming, Alice

Notes

#4 on the Children’s Picture Books list. Last week it was ranked 3. It has been on the list for 4 week(s).

Formats

eBook, Kindle, Picture Book

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When pumpkins from Bird's garden start disappearing, Squirrel follows the trail to discover the identity of the pumpkin thief.

5) Coat of many colors

Author

Parton, Dolly

Notes

#5 on the Children’s Picture Books list. It has been on the list for 1 week(s).

Formats

Book, VOX Books

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Country music legend Dolly Parton's rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Using lyrics from her classic song "Coat of Many Colors," the book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm winter coat. When her mother sews her a coat made of rags, the girl is mocked by classmates for being poor. But Parton's trademark positivity carries through to the end as the girl realizes that...

6) The wonderful things you will be

Author

Martin, Emily Winfield

Notes

#6 on the Children’s Picture Books list. Last week it was ranked 5. It has been on the list for 475 week(s).

Formats

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Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent's musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child's kindness, cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share.

7) The pigeon has to go to school!

Author

Willems, Mo

Notes

#7 on the Children’s Picture Books list. Last week it was ranked 4. It has been on the list for 73 week(s).

Formats

Book, eAudiobook

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The pigeon must go to school, but frets about math, learning the alphabet, heavy backpacks, and what the teacher and other birds will think of him.

8) The leaf thief

Author

Hemming, Alice

Notes

#8 on the Children’s Picture Books list. It has been on the list for 33 week(s).

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

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Squirrel enjoys looking at the beautiful, colorful leaves, but everyday more and more disappear which makes him think someone is stealing them. Includes information on seasonal leaf loss in autumn.