The Ferst Readers program was created to foster the love of reading and help develop early literacy skills by giving every child his/her own home library. Every book in our Read to Me Library is thoughtfully selected through a comprehensive review process by a team of experts - PhDs in the field of early childhood education, children’s literature, and family literacy, and representatives from our Community Action Teams with experience as librarians, media specialists, preschool teachers or any field related to young children’s literature. Our goal is to provide the highest quality preschool literature for the benefit of the children enrolled in the Ferst Readers program. In order to achieve these high standards, specific criteria have been established to guide the selection of books for the Ferst Readers Read to Me Library.
Upon enrollment in the program every child will receive Read to Me as their first book.
Reading regularly with your children during their preschool years gives them the biggest boost toward a successful education they will ever receive. Children who start kindergarten with early reading experiences are happier and more successful students all through school. We hope that by receiving the Ferst Readers Read To Me Library collection, your family will spend time sharing the pleasure of reading and learning together!
Birth to 2
Books for Babies (Age Birth to 2)
A Good Day Kevin Henkes
HarperCollins
Reviews
Where is Baby? Kathryn O. Galbraith
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
While You Were Sleeping John Butler
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Paddington Bear
Goes to Market Michael Bond
HarperCollins
A Book of Hugs Dave Ross
HarperCollins
More, More, More Vera Williams
HarperCollins
Awards
A Child's
Good Morning Book Margaret Wise Brown
HarperCollins
Awards
Beach Socks Michael J. Daley
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Baby Signs
for Mealtime Susan Goodwyn
HarperCollins
Fabulous Fishes Susan Stockdale
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Pete the Cat:
The Wheels on the Bus James Dean
HarperCollins
Awards
Hush, Little Ones John Butler
Peachtree Publishers
Can You Cuddle
Like a Koala? John Butler
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Goodnight Moon Margaret Wise Brown
HarperCollins
Reviews
Bring On the Birds Susan Stockdale
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Planes Byron Barton
HarperCollins
Reviews
Baby Day Susan O’Keefe
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Love Me, Love You Susan O’Keefe
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Trucks Byron Barton
HarperCollins
Reviews
Ten Black Dots Donald Crews
HarperCollins
Reviews
Can You Growl
Like a Bear? John Butler
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
In the Garden Elizabeth Spur
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
So Many Bunnies Rick Walton
HarperCollins
Awards
Does a Kangaroo
Have a Mother, Too? Eric Carle
HarperCollins
Reviews
At the Beach Elizabeth Spur
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Runaway Bunny Margaret Wise Brown
HarperCollins
Awards
Look at You,
Baby Face! Madeline Carter
Our Rainbow Press
My Car Byron Barton
HarperCollins
Awards
My Bike Byron Barton
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
In the Woods Elizabeth Spurr
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Blue Sea Robert Kalan
HarperCollins
Awards
Clean Up, Up, Up! Ellen Mayer
Our Rainbow Press
Ten, Nine, Eight Molly Bang
HarperCollins
Awards
My Family and I Gladys Rosa-Mendoza
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
In the Wind Elizabeth Spurr
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Pete the Cat: Old McDonald Had a Farm James Dean
HarperCollins
Reviews
Stanley’s Shapes William Bee
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Ten In The Den John Butler
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Stanley’s Opposites William Bee
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Stanley’s Colors William Bee
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Trains Byron Barton
HarperCollins
Reviews
Winter Babies Kathryn Galbraith
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Autumn Babies Kathryn Galbraith
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
In the Snow Elizabeth Spurr
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Pete the Cat: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star James Dean
HarperCollins
Reviews
The Three Bears Byron Barton
HarperCollins
Reviews
Jump, Frog, Jump Robert Kalan
HarperCollins
A Number Slumber Suzanne Bloom
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Animals at the Farm Gladys Rosa-Mendoza
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Little Rabbit Runaway Harry Horse
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
In the Rain Elizabeth Spurr
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Age 2 to 3
Books for Toddlers (Age 2 to 3)
Stanley the Farmer William Bee
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Fiesta! Ginger Foglesong Guy
HarperCollins
Reviews
Kangaroo and Cricket Lorianne Siomades
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Back to Bed, Ed! Sebastien Braun
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Pippa at the Parade Karen Roosa
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
I Stink! Kate McMullan
HarperCollins
Awards
Job Site Nathan Clement
Our Rainbow Press Press
Reviews
Do You Want to
Be My Friend? Eric Carle
HarperCollins
Awards
Peep! Kevin Luthardt
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Where is Catkin? Janet Lord
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Zoom! Diane Adams
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
The Doorbell Rang Pat Hutchins
HarperCollins
Awards
My Five Senses Aliki
HarperCollins
Rosa’s Room Barbara Bottner
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Immi’s Gift Karin Littlewood
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Here Comes
Firefighter Hippo Jonathan London
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
I Can Do It Myself! Diane Williams
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Tumble Bumble Felicia Bond
HarperCollins
Reviews
Treasure Suzanne Bloom
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
The Carrot Seed Ruth Krauss
HarperCollins
Reviews
When I Am Gladys Rosa-Mendoza
Our Rainbow Press
Awards
The Copy Crocs David Bedford
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
My G-r-r-r-reat Uncle Tiger James Riordan
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
From Head to Toe Eric Carle
HarperCollins
Awards
Have You Seen
My Duckling? Nancy Tafuri
HarperCollins
Awards
Little Rabbit Lost Harry Horse
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Stanley the Builder Margaret Wild
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Nighty Night! William Bee
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Bear Can Dance! Suzanne Bloom
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Larabee Kevin Luthardt
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Who Took the
Farmer’s Hat? Joan L. Nodset
HarperCollins
Reviews
Timeless Fables: Goldilocks Teresa Mlawer
Our Rainbow Press
Bailey Goes Camping Kevin Henkes
HarperCollins
Awards
If You See a Kitten John Butler
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Flying Kevin Luthardt
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Puppy, Puppy, Puppy Julie Stemberg
Our Rainbow Press
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Stanley the Mailman William Bee
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Stanley’s Diner William Bee
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Stanley’s School William Bee
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Stanley’s Train William Bee
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Stanley’s Garage William Bee
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Stanley’s Store William Bee
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
A Fish to Feed Ellen Mayer
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Bedtime in the Jungle John Butler
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Mrs. McNosh Hangs
Up Her Wash Sarah Weeks
HarperCollins
Reviews
Turtle Splash Cathryn Falwell
HarperCollins
Awards
Fox Forgets Suzanne Bloom
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Three Little Kittens Lorianne Siomades
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Carry Me! Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Freight Train Donald Crews
HarperCollins
Awards
Beautiful Bananas Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Dreaming of You Amy Ludwig
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Jacob’s Little Sister Miriam Cohan
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Just a Snowman Mercer Mayer
HarperCollins
Reviews
Cake Day Ellen Mayer
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Caps For Sale Esphyr Slobodkina
HarperCollins
Awards
Russell the Sheep Rob Scotton
HarperCollins
Reviews
Who Made This Cake? Chihiro Nakagawa
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Building A House Byron Barton
HarperCollins
Awards
Where Is My Sneaker? Tracey Phillips
Our Rainbow Press
Across the StreamMira Ginsburg
HarperCollins
Awards
Age 4-5
Books for Pre-schoolers (age 4-5)
The Grouchy Ladybug Eric Carle
HarperCollins
Awards
Harold and the
Purple Crayon Crockett Johnson
HarperCollins
Reviews
About Insects Cathryn Sill
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
The Scarecrow's Hat Ken Brown
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
About Mammals Cathryn Sill
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
We Eat Food
That's Fresh! Angela Russ-Ayon
Our Rainbow Press
Awards
Stripes of All Types Susan Stockdale
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Late for School Mike Reiss
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Julius - the Baby
of the World Kevin Henkes
HarperCollins
Awards
A Beach Tail Karen Williams
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Goodnight Little Sea Otter Janet Halfmann
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
The Bus for Us Suzanne Bloom
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Leo the Late Bloomer Robert Kraus
HarperCollins
Reviews
I Love School Philemon Sturges
HarperCollins
Reviews
Harry the Dirty Dog Gene Zion
HarperCollins
Reviews
About Hummingbirds Cathryn Sill
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Three Hens and
a Peacock Lester Laminach
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
How a Seed Grows Helene Jordan
HarperCollins
Reviews
Wemberly Worried Kevin Henkes
HarperCollins
Awards
Sheila Rae, the Brave Kevin Henkes
HarperCollins
Reviews
Prarie Chicken Little Jackie Mims Hopkins
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Little Rabbit
Goes to School Harry Horse
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Planting the
Wild Garden Kathryn Galbraith
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Chrysanthemum Kevin Henkes
HarperCollins
Awards
The Farmer in the Dell John O’Brien
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
What’s the Time,
Grandma Wolf? Ken Brown
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
The Boy Who Cried Ninja Alex Latimer
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Where the Wild Things Are Maurice Sendak
HarperCollins
Awards
My Red Balloon Eve Bunting
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
The Little Wood Duck Brian Wildsmith
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Lion vs. Rabbit Alex Latimer
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
I’ve Got an Elephant Anne Grinkel
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
About Fish Catherine Sill
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Tiger in My Soup Kashmira Sheth
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Sneakers, the Seaside Cat Margaret Wise Brown
HarperCollins
Reviews
Here Comes Doctor Hippo Johnathan London
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Tell Me Again About
the Night I Was Born Jamie Lee Curtis
HarperCollins
Awards
I’m Dirty! Kate and Jim McMullan
HarperCollins
Awards
Ding, Dog! Gorrilla! Michelle Robinson
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
A Friend for Mole Nancy Armo
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews

A Tree Is Nice Janice May Udry
HarperCollins
Awards

Splash! Ann Jonas
HarperCollins
Reviews
Albert the Fix-It Man Janet Lord
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
My Monster Mama
Loves Me So Laura Leuck
HarperCollins
Awards

We All Sing With
the Same Voice J. P. Miller and
S. M. Greene
HarperCollins
Reviews
Churchill’s
Tale of Tails Anca Sandu
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews

Catty Jane Who
Loved to Dance Valerie Gorbachev
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Captain Small Pig Martin Waddell
Peachtree Publishers
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P. Zonka Lays an Egg Julie Paschkis
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
Little Tigers Jo Weaver
Peachtree Publishers
Edward the Emu Sheena Knowles
HarperCollins
Reviews

We Love the CompanyAngela Russ-Ayon
Our Rainbow Press
Awards

The Stray Dog Mare Simont
HarperCollins
Awards
Africa Dream Eloise Greenfield
HarperCollins
Awards
My Best Friend Patricia Hinds
HarperCollins

Pig and SmallAlex Latimer
Peachtree Publishers
Awards

A Chair for My MotherVera Williams
HarperCollins
Awards

Papa Gave Me a Stick Janice Levy
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews
Farfallina & MarcelHolly Keller
HarperCollins
Awards
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog Lisa Papp
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Lovelykins Quentin Blake
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews

Under the SnowMelissa Stewart
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Spectacular Spots Susan Stockdale
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
About BirdsCathryn Sill
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
Little Whale Jo Weaver
Peachtree Publishers
Awards
The Other Bears Michael Thompson
Our Rainbow Press
Reviews

Can I Come, Too? Brian Patten
Peachtree Publishers
Reviews
This represents a partial list of our Read To Me Library®