Picture Books for English Language Learners

The Night Worker by Kate Banks (2000)

Papa shows his son, Alex, the wonders of his construction site at night.

Seasons by Anne Crausaz (2011)

The four seasons are described and experienced through the eyes of a young girl.

Flying by Donald Crews (1986)

An airplane passes over cities, country areas, lakes, and more.

Birds by Kevin Henkes (2009)

A girl sees many different colors, shapes, sounds, and movements of birds through her window.

Mr. George Baker by Amy Hest (2004)

Harry and his friend, Mr. George Baker, sit on the porch and wait for a school bus to take them both to school.

Mom and Me by Marla Stewart Konrad (2009)

Photographs from around the world illustrate mothers with their children.

City Signs by Zoran Milich (2002)

Photographs show how words surround us every day.

Snow by Uri Shulevitz (1998)

As snow transforms a city, a boy and his dog celebrate the coming of winter.

On Mother's Lap by Ann Herbert Scott (1992)

A mother in Alaska rocks her child as the household prepares for sleep.

Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young (1992)
PZ8.3.Y786 Se 1992 (JUV)

In this fable, seven blind mice try to discover what a large object is by exploring it bit by bit.