Unlike Where's Waldo that is a visual challenge for older kids, this is a visual game with wit, for preschoolers. When Walrus escapes from the zoo he manages to escape the zookeeper in a zippy jaunt around the city. A wordless book with Walrus in a different hat at every turn.

Age: Preschool. Award Year: 2011. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

When Ms Clam takes a yawn, the current moves in and her pearl is gone. Though this reviewer has some problem with the words 'yawn' and 'gone' as the opening rhyme, the rest of the verse gets less worse. In fact, it's a pretty amusing tale of a fish who is something of a super-hero, except he's afraid of the dark. A fun read aloud for kids who like action, humor and illustrations that are full of details that add much to the story.

Age: Preschool. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

A runaway cat finds delight in newfound freedom when the door is left open. But as night falls and the sounds and creatures of the night appear, Nina is not so delighted with her adventure. This is not a very original story but the prose is lyrical and as always, Anita Lobel's art is the main attraction. If you love cats and flowers, this is a must have. 4 & up.

Age: Preschool. Award Year: 2010.

A greedy little cat keeps coming to Ginger and the kitten's house and eating up their food--Goldilocks style. Eventually, the girl who takes care of Ginger and the kitten puts a note on the uninvited cat. Soon a message arrives that says "Tiddles" gets two meals a day and please do not feed him any more--he is getting fat. It's a cute little mystery solved in 32 pages. 3 & up.

Age: Preschool. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

An old fashioned story that even looks like a picture book from an earlier time. Yet the story of a boy and his dog or in this case a dog and his boy never grow old. This one is told simply in an uncomplicated way that young preschoolers will be able to follow. There's a sweet little story here of a dog that no on cares about until he meets a little boy in the park who does. When the boy and his family are about to move the stray dog, Fleabag is the one who takes care of the boy and you know how this is going to end. 

Age: Toddlers, Preschool. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

When little owl falls out of a tree Squirrel finds him and does all he can do to help Owl find his Mama. Taking each description of Mama literally, when the little owl says his mama is big, Squirrel leads the lost owl to bear. When Owl says mama has pointy ears Squirrel leads him to rabbit. All's well that ends well in this quick read aloud with a satisfying ending that toddlers will appreciate. 2 ½ & up.

Age: Toddlers, Preschool. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

Following the delicious scent of fried chicken Sally, a curious Labrador retriever finds her way into the gondola of a hot air balloon. By accident, she pulls the ropes and takes off on a flying adventure. There's just enough suspense and daring-do to keep the attention of preschoolers. The art work, done with bold wood block prints is handsome. 3 & up.

Age: Preschool, Early School Years. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

Young children don't always quite understand what Valentine's Day is about. In this little board book Mouse makes special Valentines for each of his friends, with a reason for remembering each of them.
Why not use this as a springboard for some happy gluing time with doilies and hearts. Preschoolers just love any opportunity for squeezing that glue out and making cards for friends and family.

Age: Preschool. Award Year: 2010.

Lori, a little bird has discovered a strawberry that she wants to take to he grandma. But that perfect gift falls into the river and although all her friends along the way do their best to retrieve it, a greedy croc spoils everything--well, almost everything. But then Lori gets an idea and she and her friends come up with an even more perfect gift that they make together. A sweet little story without being saccharine. 4 & up.

Age: Preschool. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

"One windy morning Goose sets out to make a nest--" but each place she tries to do so the other barnyard creatures warn is a mistake. Finally, she find a cozy place--a straw hat that is just right! This was originally published in a hardcover version. Now it is done on sturdy board pages. Tafuri's illustrations match the clear simple text that is perfect for toddlers. There is a lot to talk about on every page as the story of the arrival of the goslings unfolds. 18 months and up.

Age: Toddlers, Preschool. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.