Best First Night Stories - April 2024

The Night Before First Grade

It’'s the night before the Big Day—-first grade! Penny is excited to start the year with her best friend right beside her in the same classroom. This humorous take on Clement C. Moore’s classic tale has a perfect twist ending that will surprise readers —as well as the "heroine" of the story— and help all about-to-be first-graders through their own back-to-school jitters.

• ASIN: 0448437473
• ASIN: 0448437473
• ISBN: 0448437473
• Brand: Wing, Natasha/ Zemke, Deborah (ILT)
• Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap

On the Night You Were Born

"Detailed illustrations, paired with a warm message of unconditional love, make this bestselling board book a welcome addition to any child's bookshelf." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorOn the night you were born, you brought wonder and magic to the world. The moon stayed up till morning. Polar bears danced.Here is a book that celebrates the one and only ever you! Now available in its entirety in board book format, Nancy Tillman's masterpiece is perfect for acknowledging the special people in our lives that they are loved.

• ASIN: 0312601557
• ASIN: 0312601557
• ISBN: 0312601557
• Brand: Feiwel Friends
• Manufacturer: Feiwel & Friends

Explore Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

• ASIN: B0155J3E8A
• ASIN: B0155J3E8A
• Brand: PBS KIDS
• Manufacturer: PBS KIDS

Kindergarten, Here I Come!

Get ready for school with these fun poems! This adorable picture book celebrates all the familiar milestones and moments shared by every single kindergartener. Whether it's the first-day-of-school jitters or the hundredth-day-of-school party, every aspect of the kindergarten experience is introduced with a light and funny poem--not to mention charming illustrations.

• ASIN: 0448456249
• ASIN: 0448456249
• ISBN: 0448456249
• Brand: Brand: Grosset Dunlap
• Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap

This School Year Will Be the BEST!

On the first day of school, new classmates are asked to share what they would most like to happen in the upcoming year. Some kids' hopes are familiar while others are off-the-wall. Whether it's looking good on picture day or skateboarding at school, everyone's wishes are shown in humorously exaggerated illustrations. As the first day draws to a close, there can be no doubt—this school year will definitely be the best!

• ASIN: 0142426962
• ASIN: 0142426962
• ISBN: 0142426962
• Manufacturer: Puffin Books

The Night Before Kindergarten

'Twas the night before kindergarten,and as they prepared, kids were excited,and a little bit scared.It's the first day of school! Join the kids as they prepare for kindergarten, packing school supplies, posing for pictures, and the hardest part of all--saying goodbye to Mom and Dad. But maybe it won't be so hard once they discover just how much fun kindergarten really is! Colorful illustrations illuminate this uplifting takeoff on the classic Christmas poem.

• ASIN: 0448425009
• ASIN: 0448425009
• ISBN: 0448425009
• Brand: Grosset Dunlap
• Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap

Night (Night Trilogy)

• ASIN: B0071VUXXA
• ASIN: B0071VUXXA
• Manufacturer: Hill and Wang

The Best Seat in Second Grade (I Can Read Level 2)

Sam has the best seat in second grade—right next to George Washington, the class pet!Sam brings his hamster buddy on the class field trip to the science museum…but disaster strikes when George jumps from Sam’s pocket into the museum’s Hamster Habitat.“Carter’s expressive watercolor illustrations help bring the kids in room 75 and their furry pet to life,” commented Kirkus.This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

• ASIN: 0060007362
• ASIN: 0060007362
• ISBN: 0060007362
• Brand: Harpercollins
• Manufacturer: HarperCollins

Ten Little Night Stars

One!One little night star,Twinkling in deep blue.I run inside to take my bath,Then there are…Two!Ten Little Night Stars is a sweet bedtime counting book perfect for the youngest readers. One by one the stars come out in the night sky as cute and cuddly animals go through their bedtime routines. This board book will encourage children to turn the page with interactive and engaging rhyme, and will take them through bath time, story time, and sleep. Written by Deb Gruelle, great-great-grand-niece of Johnny Gruelle, the creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy, Ten Little Night Stars is the perfect bedti... [Read More]

• ASIN: 031076212X
• UPC: 025986762124
• ASIN: 031076212X
• ISBN: 031076212X
• Brand: HarperCollins Christian Pub.
• Manufacturer: Zonderkidz

Toca Life: Hospital

• ASIN: B06Y36DBZX
• ASIN: B06Y36DBZX
• Brand: Toca Boca
• Manufacturer: Toca Boca

Junie B., First Grader (at Last!) (Junie B. Jones, No. 18)

“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold!   Meet the World’s Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones! Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Being in first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here’s the worst thing of all: When Junie B. tries to read words on th... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0375815163
• ASIN: 0375815163
• ISBN: 0375815163
• Brand: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers

Second Grade, Here I Come!

This year go back to school for Second Grade—and get ready to go with these fun and silly poems!D. J. Steinberg's heartfelt, relatable, and silly poems bring to life the highlights of second grade—reading those big-kid books, trying out for the school play, and even dance breaks to wiggle "arms and legs and kaboodles. . . like a big bunch of second-grade noodles!" Covering an entire school year of holidays, memorable moments, and important life lessons, this is perfect for soon-to-be second graders!

• ASIN: 0515158089
• ASIN: 0515158089
• ISBN: 0515158089
• Brand: GROSSET DUNLAP
• Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap

On the First Day of Kindergarten

Perfect for nervous/excited kids about to go to kindergarten (and their parents!). This engaging adaptation of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” convinces parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a kindergarten classroom.On the first day of kindergarten, there’s so much to do! From making new friends to jumping rope in gym to riding the bus to school, there are lots of exciting firsts to look forward to.Even though saying good-bye to Mom and Dad is hard, when the school bus pulls up, it’s time to begin kindergarten fun.Tish Rabe is a seasoned children’s book author ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062348345
• ASIN: 0062348345
• ISBN: 0062348345
• Manufacturer: HarperCollins

Night Night, Groot

It's been a long day for baby Groot and he's ready to be tucked in for bed. Just as his eyes start to close, Rocket Raccoon bursts onto the scene! Groot can't go to sleep yet, there's a whole galaxy that needs to be defended and they must work together to save the day!

• ASIN: 148478765X
• ASIN: 148478765X
• ISBN: 148478765X
• Manufacturer: Marvel Press

Curious George's First Day of School

It’s the first day of school, and Curious George has been invited to Mr. Apple’s class to be a special helper! George is just the right monkey for the job—until he starts to wreak his usual havoc, that is. Red and yellow paint makes orange, yellow and blue makes green . . . and a mixture of all the paint colors makes a big mess! Curious George and the First Day of School is a story based on H. A. and Margret Rey’s popular primate and painted in the original watercolor and charcoal style. A full-color twenty-four-page paperback with bonus activities inside, including an “Ants on a Log... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0618605649
• UPC: 046442605649
• ASIN: 0618605649
• ISBN: 0618605649
• Brand: Houghton Mifflin
• Manufacturer: HMH Books for Young Readers

My 1st Night night Stories (Board Book)

Cuddle up with your child for these delightful stories! With sweet illustrations, these animal adventures are just right for sharing with little ones at

• UPC: 56019592

My 1st Read And Learn Bible (Board Book)

Baby's First Read and Learn Bible features eight timeless stories from the Old and New Testament including: the Creation, The Story of Noah, The Nativity, and Jesus and the Children. Illustrated in full color, this

• UPC: 4197509
• Rating: 4.636

Best. Night. Ever.: A Story Told from Seven Points of View (Reprint)

Love Actually meets Adventures in Babysitting in this "fun, fresh" (Kirkus Reviews) novel written by seven authors about seven classmates who are preparing for a crazy night at their middle school dance. Lynnfield Middle School

• UPC: 675761641

The Twisted Ones (Five Nights at Freddy's) - eBook

The highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling Five Nights at Freddy's: The Silver Eyes.It's been a year since the horrific events at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, and Charlie is just trying to move on. Even with

• UPC: 213675220
• Rating: 2.0

Children of the Night : The Best Short Stories by Black Writers, 1967 to Present

In 1969, Little, Brown and Company published The Best Short Stories by Black Writers, edited by Langston Hughes - the classic compendium of African-American short fiction from 1897 to 1967. Now, a quarter of a

• UPC: 53328607

3:15 Season One: Things That Go Bump in the Night

This collection of standalone, spooky short stories boasts urban legends, creature features, and campfire ghost stories--all re-imagined for the 21st century. Each story takes 15 minutes or less to

• UPC: 16466977
• Rating: 3.667

Best Friends Forever

When Katie's best friend moves away and she accepts an invitation from the new girl in town, she is unsettled by the girl's strange obsession with her

• UPC: 16895932
• Rating: 2.0

My Very First Bible: The Old Testament: Best-Loved Bible Stories for the Younger Reader, Including Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, the Ten Commandments, Sam

A large-format first bible story collection for young children, beautifully illustrated, perfect for group

• UPC: 130040598

Desiring the Best Man: Love at First Sight Story - eBook

From the Publisher that brought you popular short story series Witching Call, Hostile Hearts, Earthbound Angels, The January Morrison Files Psychic Series, Ralph's Gift, Children of Time, Chains of Darkness, Tropical Storms and Friend Zone...She

• UPC: 946394487

The Lincoln Story Book / A Judicious Collection of the Best Stories and Anecdotes of the Great President, Many Appearing Here for the First Time in Book Form - eBook

This book is perfectly adapted and layout, for a pleasant reading on a digital reader, a tablet, or a

• UPC: 894083594