Books in Family Storytime series

Caldecott Honor winning illustrator, A. Birnbaum has captured the childlike wonder of each season in this 1953 picture book. Green Eyes, the curious kitten, ventures beyond his familiar big red box and greets spring, summer, fall, and winter—each with their unique colors, scents, and feelings. Children will delight in discovery with Green Eyes as he ventures out and cozies up to the familiar warmth of home upon his return.A Caldecott Honor BookA New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book "Spectacular." —The New Yorker"This genius among caricaturists, Birnbaum, brings the essence of his art to the eyes of small children." —New York Herald Tribune"Here is everything a small looker wants and needs in a first picture book." —The Chicago Tribune

When Billy Bixbee finds a tiny dragon in his bedroom, his mom tells him, “There’s no such thing as a dragon!” This only makes the dragon get bigger. He grows, and grows, and grows, until he’s bigger than Billy’s house—and that’s just the beginning!Charming text and playful illustrations show that a little attention can make a big difference, no matter what size the problem.

Every evening Otto's family comes together to hold hands when they sleep. But in the morning Otto doesn't want to let go! Poor Otto's parents can't get anything done with him holding on to them, but he's just too worried and afraid to be left on his own. But one day Mom opens a special shell with a pearl inside that sparks Otto's attention! It's beautiful and he can see another otter inside of it, reaching out to him! Otto takes the pearl into his hands -- and realizes that he's not holding on to his Mom or Dad anymore, and he feels fine! Each title in the Storytime series features beautiful artwork that children will love and a moral they'll remember. They are the perfect stories to read with a loved one and even alone.