Bark, George by Jules Feiffer. HarperCollins. George the puppy can quack, oink, moo and neigh. But not a single bark. What’s wrong him? A hilarious trip to the vet provides a solution, or does it? The absurdity of the situation will tickle even the youngest sense of humor.

Buttons by Brock Cole. Farrar. When their father, a gentleman farmer, eats so much that he pops his buttons, his three daughters must go out into the world to find him new ones. A hilarious original fairy tale, complete with happy endings for all.

Dumpy La Rue by Elizabeth Winthrop, illustrated by Betsy Lewin. Holt. Dumpy La Rue was a pig who knew what he wanted to do—dance! In the face of family and friends who scoff, Dumpy struts his stuff and soon has the whole barnyard dancing along. A toe-tapping delight!

Elsie Piddock Skips in Her Sleep by Eleanor Farjeon, illustrated by Charlotte Voake. Candlewick. The best skipper when she was a young child, Elsie's skipping talents are called upon again when she is 107—to save the hilltop where generations of children and fairies skipped. Filled with magic and light-hearted whimsy, this classic tale is sure to win new fans—for Elsie and for skipping!

Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin. Simon and Schuster. Farmer Brown goes on vacation and that trouble maker Duck gets up to more barnyard mischief and hilarity.

Jethro Byrd: Fairy Child by Bob Graham. Candlewick. Annabelle’s dad may not have time for fairies, but Annabelle does. When she discovers a fairy child in the cement and weeds of her bustling neighborhood, she invites him to tea. Beguiling and whimsical.

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes. Greenwillow. Lilly's favorite teacher quickly becomes her least favorite when he takes away her new purple plastic purse. Delightful!

Meyers, Susan Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers, illustrated by Marla Frazee. Harcourt. Babies are carried, toted, cuddled, cooed at, kissed and played with in this celebration of babies from birth until their first birthday. Whimsical and fun.

Mouse Mess by Linnea Asplind Riley. Blue Sky/Scholastic. What happens when a hungry mouse goes in search of a midnight snack? A mouse mess, of course.

Pete’s a Pizza by William Steig. Scholastic. Pete's bored and in a bad mood. So Dad decides to make him into a pizza pie! The recipe—a little kneading, stretching and tossing. Some sprinkling, tickling and lots of loving. A tasty dish from a master chef!

The Flea’s Sneeze by Lynn Downey, illustrated by Karla Firehammer. Holt. Flea's earsplitting AH-CHOO wakes the rat (who cried BOOHOO), the cat (who hissed MAIROO!) plus the baffled bat, outraged owl and a barn filled with critters, each responding with grunts, squeals and squeaks. The illustrations are a hoot, with unlikely and humorous sleeping arrangements showing animals stacked on top of each other. A great read-aloud.

The Tickle Stories by Jean Van Leeuwen, illustrated by Mary Whyte. Dial. Grandpa’s stories tickle the funny bone of three rambunctious children at bedtime.

Yucka Drucka Droni by Eugenia Radunsky, illustrated by Vladmir Radunksy. Scholastic. Three brothers marry three sisters in this zany tongue-twisting tale.