The Emperor's Egg, by Martin Jenkins

 

     While the male emperor penguin's mate is off swimming and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold with an egg on his feet for two whole months, keeping it warm and waiting for it to hatch.

​The Paperboy by Dav Pilkey

     Early one cold morning a boy and his dog rise to deliver newspapers. In almost reverential silence they eat breakfast, prepare the newspapers, then step out into the chill, leaving sleeping parents and sister inside. Pilkey perfectly captures the thrill of being out early, seeing the world so new and having it all to oneself. Something magical is at work on this most ordinary of paper routes, tangible in the controlled hush of the narrative and in the still, moon-lit landscapes. 

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I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer

     Sometimes Little Critter has a trouble remembering things, but then again who doesn’t? In this super-charming picture book, Little Critter struggles to remember what to do each day. One day it rains and he remembers his raincoat, but forgets his boots! He gets to school on time, but where’s his lunch box?

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The Signmaker's Assistant by Tedd Arnold

     Norman, the signmaker's assistant, dreams of having his own shop. But one day while his boss is napping, Norman concocts a very mischievous sign. Soon lots of odd signs appear around town, and Norman is in stitches. But when the old signmaker is blamed for the mischief, Norman realizes the importance not only of good signs, but of honesty too.