Bestselling Books of 2019 for Grades PreK-2

This heartwarming classic is perfect for helping students deal with anxiety during times of separation and at the start of school, daycare, or camp.

The bus driver is leaving for a little while and has one simple request: Don't let the pigeon drive the bus! It won't be easy; this bird is pushy. And he can be very persuasive.

Peppered with catchy rhymes, this silly read-aloud story shows young readers that every animal has a special place to sit.

It's Pete the Cat's first day of school, and he's wearing his totally awesome school shoes. He's ready for anything!

A gentle reminder to embrace differences, be thankful, love one another, and be yourself.

Predictable, repetitive text that builds throughout the story and a hilarious (and very hungry!) pig make this silly story a classroom favorite.

Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt with the four totally groovy buttons. But what happens when one falls off?

Bouncing rhythms, funny rhymes, and silly antics make this Level 2 reader a sturdy stepping-stone for students moving to independent reading.

In this companion to No, David!, David is back for a wild, unruly romp through a school day.

What's Little Critter to do when he can't get his way? He could pack up his toys and cookies and leave home for good. But will he? 

Through engaging text features, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups as they learn all about different kinds of snakes.

David doesn't mean to get in trouble. It's not his fault...most of the time.

Some kids have dogs and some kids have cats, but Buzz has a pet fly! The first book of the hilarious series.

Armed with the encouraging words of her grandmother, Molly Lou confidently confronts the class bully at her new school.

Join everyone's favorite groovy blue cat, Pete, as he takes his first train ride to visit his grandma.

The first Fly Guy picture book takes readers on a zany adventure as Fly Guy and Buzz try to find the right pet. 

With their beautiful white fur and powerful presence, polar bears rule the Arctic.

Illustrations and rhyming text show children that feelings are a normal part of life, and that expressing them with words can help you to feel better.

If you could choose to have the front teeth of any animal, which would you pick? Learn how different teeth are adapted for each animal's survival—even our own.

From the elephant's long trunk to a rhino's pointy horn, discover what it would be like if you had these special noses, and find out why your nose is just the right one for you!

Note: If the teacher says to bring something from nature for show-and-tell, she does not mean an alligator!

This simple story about a single dot features whimsical illustrations and is just right for helping students to ignite their creative spirit.

Realistically detailed illustrations and National Geographic's visually stunning photos take kids on a prehistoric tour with real-life paleontologists!

Packed with up-close nature photos, this fact-filled book has nighttime's spookiest critters flying through its pages.

Emerging readers won't be able to resist these adorable emperor penguins as they march across the pages!

This book will teach kids about the amazing variety of feet in the animal kingdom and their specialty functions!

If you could have any animal's hair, whose would you choose?

A witty, silly graphic novel about the friendship between a happy-go-lucky narwhal and a no-nonsense jellyfish.

Full-color illustrations and easy-to-read facts help students predict the ultimate victor in this epic battle royale of the deadliest creatures of the deep.

A brilliantly illustrated book from National Geographic Kids that explores the strangest creatures under the seas.