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Children's Book WeekChildren's Book Week<div class="ExternalClass1983E68B32384E2297B8E1D8CFC19C7D"><h2>Children's Book Week is May 3-9, 2021.​<br><br></h2><h2>In honor of Children's Book Week, check out our picks for favorite children's books of all time!<br></h2></div>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where the wild things areWhere the wild things areSendak, Maurice, author.5305694Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Rita-WildThings_web.jpg9780060254926<div class="ExternalClassF89B506F4D144BE2B7EE215A018FA1BB"><div><div><strong>​City Librarian Rita Hamilton's pick</strong><br></div></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=where%20the%20wild%20things%20are&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=sendak&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=MAT=1&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=1
A light in the atticA light in the atticSilverstein, Shel.3994706Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Spencer-Attic_web.jpg9780061905858 (hbk.)<div class="ExternalClass62D3A234C6DF4B9C9AEF789C6E6849E8"><div><strong>​Spencer's pick</strong><br></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=a%20light%20in%20the%20attic&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=silverstein&relation2=ALL&by2=KW&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=17
Alanna: The First AdventureAlanna: The First AdventurePierce, Tamora4868217Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Katie-Alanna_web.jpg9781439120293<div class="ExternalClassFFD48EF6CC4046B9BB18160944A67292"><div><div><strong>​Katie's pick</strong><br></div></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=alanna%20first&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=MAT=1&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=4
Bear came alongBear came alongMorris, Richard T., 1969- author.5676480Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Jessica-BearSaturday_web.jpg9780316464475<div class="ExternalClass7EF49573CAB24BE8AAA7DA05DFC29A27"><div><strong>​Jessica's pick</strong><br></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=bear%20came%20along&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=morris&relation2=ALL&by2=KW&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=16
Bridge to TerabithiaBridge to TerabithiaPaterson, Katherine.4416777Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Laura-BridgeCaps_web.jpg9780690013597<div class="ExternalClass0D5FEA125E17458989B1053CE36C131B"><div><strong>​Laura's pick</strong><br></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=bridge%20terabithia&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=9
Chicken soup with rice : a book of monthsChicken soup with rice : a book of monthsSendak, Maurice.3745568Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Matt-ChickenSoup_web.jpg0060255358<div class="ExternalClass75474E9860E94B88A891C9EBD319242F"><div><strong>​Matt's pick</strong><br></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=chicken%20soup%20rice&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=sendak&relation2=ALL&by2=KW&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=10
Dr. Seuss's sleep bookDr. Seuss's sleep bookSeuss, Dr.4448895Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Tom-Sleep_web.jpg9780394800912 (trade)<div class="ExternalClass85F5AE06EFAA486B95C09F2C918761FF"><div><strong>Tom's pick​</strong><br></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=seuss%20sleep%20book&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=12
First laugh : welcome, baby!First laugh : welcome, baby!Tahe, Rose Ann, author.5351040Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Gretchen-FirstLaugh_web.jpg9781580897945<div class="ExternalClass1E53C7AB3AD243FEB1CFA40375841349"><div><div><div><strong>​Gretchen's pick</strong><br></div></div></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=first%20laugh%20welcome%20baby&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=MAT=*&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=15
Flora and the peacocksFlora and the peacocksIdle, Molly Schaar, author, illustrator.4482421Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Jen-Flora_web.jpg9781452138169<div class="ExternalClassB886B68731634F09958A511C62F9EF72"><div><div><div><strong>​Jen's pick</strong><br></div></div></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=flora%20peacocks&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=MAT=*&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=12
Frankie liked to singFrankie liked to singSeven, John, author.4307772Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Mel-Frankie_web.jpg9781419716447<div class="ExternalClass1CE57B3AA8B6428DB0E5B962977FC98F"><div><strong>​Mel's pick</strong><br></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=frankie%20liked%20to%20sing&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=5
From the mixed-up files of Mrs. Basil E. FrankweilerFrom the mixed-up files of Mrs. Basil E. FrankweilerKonigsburg, E. L.5102875Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Kristl-Basil_web.jpg9780689853227<div class="ExternalClassBE9AB29388F84BB58FA3F418D9B34B66"><div><div><div><strong>​Kristl's pick</strong><br></div></div></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=from%20mixed-up%20files%20basil&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=MAT=*&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=17
Grumpy monkey party time!Grumpy monkey party time!Lang, Suzanne, author.5835679Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Rob-Grumpy_web.jpg0593118626<div class="ExternalClassF10D85CD91C94D1F90DBD632B42DBDA1"><div><div><strong>​Rob's pick</strong><br></div></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=grumpy%20monkey%20party&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=MAT=1&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=10
I Am a BunnyI Am a BunnyRisom, Ole4176119Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Danielle-Bunny_web.jpg9780307974679<div class="ExternalClass4D33C7EA0FBE456AA554BF4AC2C2E45E"><div><div><div><strong>​Danielle's pick</strong><br></div></div></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=i%20am%20a%20bunny&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=MAT=*&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=6
Kitten's first full moonKitten's first full moonHenkes, Kevin, author, illustrator.4757639Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Crystal-Kitten_web.jpg0060588284<div class="ExternalClass904C0A52AA53424DBA4D7D0DF2577013"><div><strong>​Crystal's pick</strong><br></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=kitten%27s%20first%20full%20moon&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=18
Llama unleashes the alpacalypseLlama unleashes the alpacalypseStutzman, Jonathan, author.5913586Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Brian-Llama_web.jpg9781250222855<div class="ExternalClassB22082B68F2F4AB08C47B87F5BF6B97B"><div><div><div><strong>​Brian's pick</strong><br></div></div></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=llama%20alpacalypse&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=MAT=*&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=16
Llama, llama red pajamaLlama, llama red pajamaDewdney, Anna.3992575Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Alejandra-Llama_web.jpg9780670059836<div class="ExternalClass975895802F4A49F1A41FDED9679313DE"><div><div><strong>​Alejandra's pick</strong><br></div></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=llama%20llama%20red%20pajama&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=dewdney&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=MAT=1&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=2
MadelineMadelineBemelmans, Ludwig, 1898-1962.3990864Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Heather-Madeline_web.jpg9780670445806<div class="ExternalClassFE8A1BA0E7B744A19846D6E78D44328D"><div><strong>​Heather's pick</strong><br></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=madeline&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=bemelmans&relation2=ALL&by2=KW&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=1
Pete the cat and his four groovy buttonsPete the cat and his four groovy buttonsLitwin, Eric.4016005Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Anahi-Pete_web.jpg9780062110589<div class="ExternalClass142B1F7813804020840680AEE2CB3711"><div><div><strong>​Anahi's pick</strong><br></div></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=pete%20cat%20groovy%20buttons&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=MAT=1&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=8
Ralph S. MouseRalph S. MouseCleary, Beverly, author.4933635Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/April-RalphSMouse_web.jpg9780688014520<div class="ExternalClass959E5CA5FCD148DA995F9D8635137B1A"><div><strong>​April's pick</strong><br></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=ralph%20s.%20mouse&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=6
The Berenstain Bears and the missing dinosaur boneThe Berenstain Bears and the missing dinosaur boneBerenstain, Stan, 1923-3736028Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Derrick-Berenstain_web.jpg0394844475<div class="ExternalClass52A5247621004E4D93DE7770FD3BD2C3"><div><div><strong>​Derrick's pick</strong><br></div></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=berenstain%20dinosaur%20bone&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=MAT=*&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=20
The King of KindergartenThe King of KindergartenBarnes, Derrick D., author.5726663Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Victoria-KingKinder_web.jpg9781524740740<div class="ExternalClass401B4E3CAA3F4CFE8B2AD97DB92984B6"><div><strong>​Victoria's pick</strong><br></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=king%20of%20kindergarten&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=3
The day the crayons quitThe day the crayons quitDaywalt, Drew.4001705Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Judy-DayCrayonsQuit_web.jpg9780399255373<div class="ExternalClassA734946A299E41B69DF9ED6637D6D907"><div><strong>​Judy's pick</strong><br></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=day%20the%20crayons%20quit&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=11
The little princeThe little princeSaint-Exupéry, Antoine de, 1900-1944.3928893Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Martin-LittlePrince_web.jpg9780152023980<div class="ExternalClassDDD3930696D645858B778BF6C9B17F67"><div><strong>​Martin's pick</strong><br></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=the%20little%20prince&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=exupery&relation2=ALL&by2=KW&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=2
The rainbow fishThe rainbow fishPfister, Marcus.3927197Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Melinda-RainbowFish_web.jpg1558580107<div class="ExternalClassE2614A730DB5476ABAD6EA9E99431153"><div><strong>​Melinda's pick</strong><br></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=rainbow%20fish&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=MAT=1&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=14
There was an old lady who swallowed a flyThere was an old lady who swallowed a flyTaback, Simms.3992619Bookhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/CBW2021/Jeff-OldLady_web.jpg9780670869398<div class="ExternalClass2B7A12DB86E04845B46713195FD09150"><div><div><strong>​Jeff's pick</strong><br></div></div></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=old%20lady%20swallowed%20fly&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=taback&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=MAT=1&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=7