Today is the Birthday of the World written by Linda Heller, illustrated by Alison Jay

PreK-2. God asks all of His creatures if they have been the best that they can be. Each creature's job is addressed in the simple, repetitive text and is supported by a vibrant picture of the animal. Animals featured include: the giraffe, elephant, beaver, fish, bee, worm, and cow. In addition to the variety of animals asked about their purposes, a young child is also asked about his purposes. The book closes by reviewing all of the creatures featured and their purposes. This would make an excellent choice for shared reading time!

We're Going on Safari by Lenny Hort, photos by Tom Arma

PreK-2. Real photos of babies dressed as animals make this a fun read! The text is repetitive and could make a good storytime selection if a few pages were skipped as it is a bit long for sharing with a group.

Star Baby by Margaret O'Hair

PreK-2. Rhyming, repetitive text detail the events in Baby's day. The text is paired with soft illustrations that make this a good bedtime story. This would also work well in a storytime for babies, though it is a little long so I'd skip a few pages and just stick with the most memorable or meaningful.