You may see books in the library catalog designated as "toy and moveable," "lift-the-flap," "pop-up," having "die-cut pages," or "on board pages." Others are described as "interactive" and ask the reader to participate in the story in some way. Some examples of these "toy" books are collected here.
Books in the Dornish collection (where most of our pop-up books are found) are not available to check out, but you may view them in person on the Bethlehem campus.
Author: Rose Bunting; Olivia Chin Mueller (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Baby animals are told how much they are loved by their parents"--Publisher's description.
Author: Ruth Spiro; Irene Chan (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem
"This book introduces the basics of flight, with very simple explanations of why birds, planes, and rockets are able to fly"--Publisher's description.
Author:Leslie Patricelli
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem
Some things are big. Some things are little. But everything is fun!
Author: Ginger Swift; Olivia Chin Mueller (Illustrator)
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Meet forest animals with foxes Rusty and Ruby! This chunky board book has especially thick flaps for babies to lift and grasp"--Publisher's description.
Author: American Museum of Natural History (editor)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"From albatross to zebra finch, different birds present the letters of the alphabet"--Publisher's description.
Author: Sherri Duskey Rinker; A. G. Ford (Illustrator)
Published: 2022
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Discover spring delights and Easter surprises in this lift-the-flap board book featuring the 'Construction Site' series trucks"--Publisher's description.
Author: MaryJo Scott; Lisa McCue (Illustrator); Don Freeman (Created by)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Come and play with Corduroy. Have fun all year round, from cold winter snow to bright summer sunshine!"--Publisher's description.
Author: Tad Hills (Illustrator)
Published: 2012
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Duck and Goose attempt to find a hiding place where they can wait for the Easter Bunny without being seen"--Publisher's description.
Author:Cynthia Rylant
Published: 1993
Location: Bethlehem
The Everyday Children celebrate such joys in life as kittens and puppies, peppermint candy, and dancing in the rain.
Author:Cynthia Rylant
Published: 1993
Location: Bethlehem
The Everyday House has a porch swing, cookies in its kitchen, ducks in its bath, and other touches that make it the perfect house.
Author: Jennifer Adams; Alison Oliver (Illustrator)
Published: 2014
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This book uses characters and events from Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' to introduce parts of the body"--Publisher's description.
Author: Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Published: 1999
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This book encourages the reader to exercise by following the movements of various animals; the content is presented in a question and answer format"--Publisher's description.
Author: Sandra Boynton
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem
A multi-sensory presentation of whimsical barnyard creatures.
Author: Leslie McGuirk (Illustrator)
Published: 2014
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"When Tucker smells a familiar scent in the air, he knows his favorite day of the year has come: Thanksgiving! Tucker loves to play with his family, help clean up, and most of all, enjoy a delicious feast"--Publisher's description.
Author:Leslie Patricelli
Published: 2009
Location: Bethlehem
"One child. One swing. An obliging dad. The inevitable plea to go 'Higher! Higher!' --Publisher's description.
Author:Jane Yolen; Mark Teague (Illustrator)
Published: 2006
Location: Bethlehem
"Rhyming text and illustrations present some of the ways dinosaurs can play with their friends, from hogging the swings to sharing toys"--Publisher's description.
Author:A.J. Wood, Maurice Pledger (Illustrator)
Published: 2002
Location: Bethlehem
Introduces various creatures found in rain forests throughout the world, and invites young readers to feel an anteater's sticky tongue, a monkey's velvety fur, and other textures.
Author: Lora Koehler; Jake Parker (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"On the Mighty Mountain Road Crew, the trucks come in one size: BIG. That is, until the little snowplow joins the crew"--Publisher's description.
Author: Richard Van Camp; Julie Flett (Illustrator)
Published: 2013
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This book celebrates the joy babies bring into the world"--Publisher's description.
Author: Stephanie Calmenson; Puy Pinillos (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This board book features different types of birds and the amazing things they do"--Publisher's description
Author: duopress labs; Irene Pizzolante (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"In this book, colorful artwork introduces young readers to female and human values, as well as some famous feminists from history"--Publisher's description.
Author: Miller, Sara; Maruyama, Jerrod (illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Rhyming text introduces young readers to the delights of Easter, in a board book with touch-and-feel elements"--Publisher's description.
Author: Miller, Sara (Sara F.), author.
Maruyama, Jerrod, illustrator.
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Characters from Disney movies demonstrate some of the key aspects of Halloween such as black cats, ghosts and pumpkins"--Publisher's description.
Author: Salina Yoon
Published: 1999
Location: Bethlehem
Learning is loads of fun with this great big glitzy board book. It includes five sparkling foil accented spreads that teach toddlers important concepts.
Author: Chris Ferrie
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This book provides an introduction to quantum physics, presenting topics such as energy and atoms with simple text and illustrations"--Publisher's description.
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Location: Bethlehem
Bilingual English/Spanish
"Celebrate the many ways that babies reach out to discover and learn about the world around them with this book that is sure to engage babies and grown-ups alike"--Publisher's description.
Author: Joan Holub; Daniel Roode (Illustrator)
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This book highlights memorable female trailblazers from history with rhyming descriptions of their accomplishments"--Publisher's description.
Author:Helen Oxenbury
Published: 1987
Location: N/A
Author: Eric Carle
Published: 1990
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A very quiet cricket who wants to rub his wings together and make a sound as do so many other animals finally achieves his wish"--Publisher's description.
Author: Olivier Tallec (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Simple text asks the reader a series of questions about the characters on each page, and the child must decipher the visual clues to find the answer"--Publisher's description.
Author: Roger Priddy
Published: 2011
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Textured pictures and simple text introduce the concept of winter, including such things as snow, fireplaces, and ice skating"--Publisher's description.
Author: Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Published: 2006
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
Through a series of ingenious die-cut pages, the reader discovers things that are the opposite of what they seem: A black bat transformed into a white ghost, a sunny day that becomes a starry night.
Author: Claudia Rueda
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"In this interactive picture book, the reader must help Bunny stay on course as he skies down the slope"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jaye Garnett; Mattia Cerato (Illustrator)
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Lift the flaps and explore around construction sites"--Publisher's description.
Author: Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
Published: 1989
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Introduces colors and shapes with illustrations of shapes on die-cut pages that form animal faces when placed on top of one another"--Publisher's description.
Author: Rod Campbell
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Each animal arriving from the zoo as a possible pet fails to suit its prospective owner, until just the right one is found. Movable flaps reveal the pop-up contents of each package"--Publisher's description.
Author Susan A. Shea; Tom Slaughter (Illustrator)
Published: 2012
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This book poses rhyming questions about what things grow and what things do not. It features die-cut and gatefold pages"--Publisher's description.
Author:Caroline Jayne Church
Published: 2002
Location: Bethlehem
Author: Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Published: 2000
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
It's December 24th, and the old farmer settles down for a winter's nap, wondering how Christmas can come when there is no snow! It is in his dream that he imagines a snowstorm coming and covering him and his animals in a snowy blanket.
Author:Peter Sís
Published: 1998
Location: Bethlehem
Matt, who loves fire trucks, wakes up one morning to find that he has become a fire truck, with one driver, two ladders, three hoses, and ten boots. Features a gate-fold illustration that opens into a three-page spread.
Author: Petr Horacek (Illustrator)
Published: 2015
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This story takes a funny look at the life of a fly, who doesn't quite understand why no one likes him"--Publisher's description.
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Location: Bethlehem
"Read and play together with the Friendly Little Snowman! Wiggle the cute plush snowman finger puppet, as you join in the festive fun in the snow"--Publisher's description.
Author: Chris Haughton (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"The sun is setting, and everyone in the forest is getting sleepy... But someone isn't sleepy just yet. Little Bear thinks he can stay awake a bit longer. Can he do it?"--Publisher's description.
Author: Claudia Rueda
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"In this interactive picture book, the reader must help Bunny as he gathers apples to eat, and uses his red scarf to climb a tree or create a rope bridge"--Publisher's description.
Author: Paul O. Zelinsky (Illustrator)
Published: 2002
Location: Bethlehem
"A young boy sets out on a walk -- pull the tabs and tiny old men from One to Ten act out the familiar refrain of the traditional counting song on and all around him"--Publisher's description.
Author: Stephanie Calmenson; Puy Pinillos (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This board book features different types of birds and the amazing things they do"--Publisher's description
Author: Hervé Tullet
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A lively yellow dot leads the reader on a journey through color, shape, and a child's imagination"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jan Gerardi
Published: 2012
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"What does it take to become a little gardener? It takes more than just seeds and water. Lift the flaps in this bright board book and find out all you need to know in order to create and care for your very own garden!"--Publisher's description.
Author: Hervé Tullet
Published: 2014
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Using no special effects other than the reader's imagination, simple directions lead the reader to experiment with mixing and changing colors on the printed page"--Publisher's description.
Author: Eric Carle
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem
Half-page flaps enable the reader to mix and match shapes with objects of the same size.
Author: Christie Matheson (Illustrator)
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Plant a seed to watch it grow. Press on the cloud to make it rain. Jiggle the book to scatter the seeds. Interactive text teaches very young children how flowers sprout and mature. Contains watercolor depictions of a flower in various stages of growth"--Publisher's description.
Author: Hervé Tullet
Published: 2011
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Using no special effects other than the reader's imagination, a series of dots multiplies, grows, or changes color by pressing, tilting, or blowing on the previous page"--Publisher's description.
Author: Karen Katz (Illustrator)
Published: 2009
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"A built-in rattle encourages babies to shake the book and dance along to the playful story"--Publisher's description.
Author: Chiara Vignocchi; Paolo Chiarinotti; Silvia Borando
Published: 2018
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Various animals take turns shaking a tree in search of a tasty meal"--Publisher's description.
Author: Suse MacDonald
Published: 2009
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Turn the die-cut pages to discover colorful shapes, which come together to reveal a creature from long ago"--Publisher's description.
Author: Christie Matheson
Published: 2013
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Invites the reader to interact with illustrations to make an apple tree bloom, produce fruit, and lose its leaves"--Publisher's description.
Author: Simms Taback
Published: 1997
Location: Bethlehem
"Presents the traditional version of a famous American folk poem first heard in the U.S. in the 1940's with illustrations on die-cut pages that reveal all that the old lady swallows"--Publisher's description.
Author: Christie Matheson
Published: 2015
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"An interactive picture book showcasing the beauty of nighttime"--Publisher's description.
Author: Britta Teckentrup
Published: 2016
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"This book has peek-through holes that let a child view the changes in a tree throughout the four seasons"--Publisher's description.
Author: Eric Carle
Published: 1984
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"The farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and usefulness. The pictures may be felt as well as seen"--Publisher's description.
Author:Eric Carle
Published: 1981
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. Die-cut pages illustrate what the caterpillar ate on successive days"--Publisher's description.
Author: Karen Katz (Illustrator)
Published: 2009
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Lift the flaps in this summer-themed board book to search for baby's beach ball. Where could it be? Children will discover sparkly foil objects under the flaps until at last they find baby's beach ball!"--Publisher's description.
Author:Karen Katz
Published: 2000
Location: Bethlehem
"Where are baby's hands? Under the bubbles. Where are baby's eyes? Under her hat!"--Publisher's description.
Author: Karen Katz (Illustrator)
Published: 2001
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Baby plays hide-and-seek with Mommy"--Publisher's description.
Author: Jane Caston; Carmen Saldaña (Illustrator)
Published: 2017
Location: Bethlehem & Monroe
"Help Doug find his dog by following the clues he gives you to pat, tickle, and call to the dogs until you find the right one"--Publisher's description.
Author: Robert Sabuda (Illustrator)
Published: 1998
Location: Bethlehem
Shows the alphabet with each letter accompanied by a pop-up Disney character.
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Location: Bethlehem
"Illustrates in 3-D the Lewis Carroll story in which a little girl falls down a rabbit hole, and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters"--Publisher's description.
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Location: Bethlehem
"Katharine Lee Bates' poem is interpreted through paper engineering"--Publisher's description.
Author: Robert Sabuda; Matthew Reinhart
Published: 2001
Location: Bethlehem
Engages young naturalists in search of factoids about the eclectic, leggy group Coleoptera.
Author: Robert Sauda; Matthew Reinhart
Published: 2001
Location: Bethlehem
Text and detailed pop-up illustrations offer information about the characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of butterflies.
Author: Robert Sabuda (Illustrator)
Published: 1997
Location: Bethlehem
This delicious counting book offers much more than the numbers one to ten.
Author: David A. Carter (Illustrator)
Published: 2003
Location: Bethlehem
Behind each spooky door lurks a different Halloween pop-up surprise. Trick-or-treating becomes spine-tingling fun with the ghostly, ghouly Bugs inside!
Author: Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Published: 2001
Location: Bethlehem
"After gathering nectar and making its way safely home, a lone honeybee saves the day when a bear attacks the hive"--Publisher's description.
Author: Matthew Reinhart (Illustrator)
Published: 2006
Location: Bethlehem
Based on Rudyard Kipling's original story, tells the tale of Mowgli the Man Cub exploring the ruins of the Lost City, riding atop thundering elephants, and facing a fierce tiger attack"--Publisher's description.
Author: Robert Sabuda (Illustrator)
Published: 1999
Location: Bethlehem
Puts a new spin on traditional nursery rhymes as they come alive in a glorious explosion of color.
Author: Clement Clarke Moore; Robert Sabuda (Illustrator)
Published: 2002
Location: Bethlehem
"The well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor is brought to life in a festive pop-up edition"--Publisher's description.
Author: David A. Carter
Published: 2005
Location: Bethlehem
"Each page contains an original piece of artwork that challenges the reader to find the one red dot"--Publisher's description.