For Younger Readers 2002-2003

National Library Service for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped

Library of Congress
Washington 2004

Very Young Readers                                           

Cassettes

Blueberries for Sal   RC 52440
by Robert McCloskey 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette (Reissue)
One day in Maine, Little Sal goes blueberry picking with her
mother. Little Bear also comes with his mother to eat
blueberries on the other side of the hill. There is quite a
mix up when the little ones stray from their mothers. For
preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Honor. 1948.

I Like Winter   RC 52364
by Lois Lenski 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette (Reissue)
Simple rhymes describe many sources of winter fun, including
snowmen, sleds, Christmas, and Valentine's Day. For
preschool-grade 2. 1950.

Ira Sleeps Over   RC 49758
by Bernard Waber 
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette (Reissue)
Ira is delighted with his first invitation to spend the
night at his friend Reggie's house, until his mischievous
older sister asks if he is taking along his teddy bear. For
preschool-grade 2. 1972.

No Roses for Harry!   RC 55194
by Gene Zion 
read by John Polk
1 cassette (Reissue)
Harry is a white dog with black spots, and he does not like
to wear his birthday-present sweater. Grandma knit it with
big roses on it. Harry finally loses the sweater, but then
Grandma comes to visit. For preschool-grade 2. 1958.

The Quarreling Book   RC 51977
by Charlotte Zolotow 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette (Reissue)
A chain of unpleasant reactions begins one gray, rainy
morning when Father forgets to kiss Mother good-bye as he
leaves for work. Fortunately, a playful dog reverses the
disagreeable mood and saves the day. For preschool-grade 2.
1963.

The Wolf's Chicken Stew   RC 50869
by Keiko Kasza 
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Wolf loves to eat more than anything else. One day he sees a
chicken who would make a great stew, if she were bigger. But
when he tries to fatten her up, he gets a big surprise. For
preschool-grade 2. Kentucky Bluegrass Award. 1987.

Braille

Blueberries for Sal   BR 13566
by Robert McCloskey 
1 volume
One day in Maine, Little Sal goes blueberry picking with her
mother. Little Bear also comes with his mother to eat
blueberries on the other side of the hill. There is quite a
mix up when the little ones stray from their mothers. For
preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Honor. 1948.

Harry by the Sea   BR 14292
by Gene Zion 
1 volume
Harry the dog searches for one cool spot on a hot, sunny day
at the beach and finds it when a crashing wave leaves him
covered with cool, slimy, green seaweed. What Harry doesn't
know is that it also makes him look like a sea monster. For
preschool-grade 2. 1965. 

I Took My Frog to the Library   BR 13328
by Eric A. Kimmel 
1 volume
Bridgett brings her pets to the library with humorously
disastrous results. Her frog frightens the librarian, the
pelican hides the dictionary, and the hyena laughs too much.
When her enormous elephant wrecks the place, however,
Bridgett is told she must leave her animals at home. For
preschool-grade 2. 1990.

No Roses for Harry!   BR 14420
by Gene Zion 
1 volume
Harry is a white dog with black spots, and he does not like
to wear his birthday-present sweater. Grandma knit it with
big roses on it. Harry finally loses the sweater, but then
Grandma comes to visit. For preschool-grade 2. 1958.