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November is Picture Book Month!

November 4, 2020

Celebrate picture book month with these bright, colorful, and heartwarming stories for kids available on hoopla for free with your library card. Click on the name or images below to borrow any of these books with your MDPLS library card.

Cat and Dog (pictured above)

Friendship wins the day in this story about two very different animals. Cat slept in the day. Dog slept at night. But every evening they met for their daily fight. After their biggest argument ever, Cat and Dog decide to come out at different times. And guess what...they miss each other! A heart-warming tale about an unlikely friendship and learning to accept others, even when they are different from you.

Five Little Monkeys 

'No more monkeys jumping on the bed!' Read along with each sparklingly illustrated page to find out what happens to these five little monkeys who just won't listen!

Choo Choo! Train Pictures for Kids

Choo choo! Move out of the way the train is coming! This wonderful picture book teaches your children about trains using beautiful picture along with some very interesting facts. You can use this resource as a stepping stone to discussing transportation and what your child should or should not do when aboard on one. Picture books tell so many stories.