Word Salad: Top Ten Picture Books at the Brigham City Library

See which titles have circulated the most over the last 6 months in our picture book collection:

The Cat in the Hat
By Dr Seuss
1957-03 - Random House Children's Books
039480001X CHECK CATALOG

Illus. in color. The Cat in the Hat came to play one rainy, nothing-to-do afternoon. His hilarious antics are "recommended for all libraries."--(starred) "School Library Journal. …More

A Fish Out of Water
By Palmer, Helen
Illustrator Eastman, P. D.
1961-08 - Random House Books for Young Readers
0394900235 CHECK CATALOG

Illus. in color. "Comic pictures show how the fish rapidly outgrows its bowl, a vase, a cook pot, a bathtub."--"The New York Times. …More

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
By Dr Seuss
1966-06 - Random House Books for Young Readers
0394900138 CHECK CATALOG

Illus. in full color. A "fabulous book of easy words, exciting pictures and inviting rhythm."--"Elementary English. …More

Ten Apples Up on Top!
By Dr Seuss
1961-03 - Random House Children's Books
0394800192 CHECK CATALOG

Illus. in color. A beginning Beginner Book, this ingenious story uses a vocabulary of only 75 different words. "A hilarious story in rhyme about a number of animals who could carry 10 apples on their heads."--"Elementary English. …More

The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story
By Thomas, Rich
Illustrator Clark, Jeff
2012-09 - Spotlight (MN)
9781614790075 CHECK CATALOG

When high school student Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider, he is given sensational abilities that allow him to crawl up walls, just like a spider. But when tragedy strikes, Peter vows to use those abilities for good. Full color. …More

Fancy Nancy
By O'Connor, Jane
Illustrator Glasser, Robin Preiss
2005-12 - HarperCollins Publishers
9780060542092 CHECK CATALOG

Awards:
Beehive Awards (2008), Book Sense Book of the Year Award (2007), Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (2007), Colorado Children's Book Award (2008), Florida Children's Book Award (2008), Golden Sower Award (2009), Monarch Award (2008), Nevada Young Readers' Award (2008), New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award (2006), Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (2009), Quill Awards (2006), South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (2009), Volunteer State Book Awards (2009), Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (2008)

The star of two #1 "New York Times" bestsellers is back in an all-new tale of frills, frou, and the fanciest of all things that flutter--butterflies. Full color. …More

5-Minute Marvel Stories
By Disney Book Group
Author Various
Illustrator Disney Book Group
2012-10 - Marvel Press
9781423167228 CHECK CATALOG

Each of these 12 stories is the perfect length for reading aloud in about five minutes, making them ideal for jam-packed days. This treasury stars favorite Marvel Super HeroesNincluding Spider-Man and Iron ManNand features a padded cover, and action-packed full-page and spot illustrations. …More

Fox in Socks
By Dr Seuss
2001-01 - Random House Children's Books
0394800389 CHECK CATALOG

Illus. in full color. A collection of tongue twisters that is "an amusing exercise for beginning readers."--"Kirkus. …More

Penguin and Pinecone: A Friendship Story
By Yoon, Salina
Illustrator Yoon, Salina
2012-10 - Walker & Company
9780802728432 CHECK CATALOG

Awards:
Beehive Awards (2015), Charlotte Award (2014), Colorado Children's Book Award (2016), Keystone to Reading Book Award (2014)

Penguin and Pinecone form an unlikely friendship, even when they must live far apart. Full color. …More