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The Doctor Seuss Collection
Rik Mayall
READ BY RIK MAYALL A compilation of four zany favourites, with specially composed music and ridiculous sound effects: Dr Seuss's ABC The Lorax One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Rosa Parks: My First Rosa Parks
Gardner
Rosa went on to become a civil rights activist. In 1955, she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her courageous decision had a huge impact on civil rights, eventually leading to the end of segregation on public transport. She never stopped working for equal rights. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating icon, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Strong
Rob Kearney
He wants to flip huge tires, lug boulders, and haul trucks -- and someday be the strongest man in the world! But he feels like he can’t fit in with his bright leggings, unicorn T-shirts, and rainbow-dyed hair. Will Rob find a way to step into his true self and be a champion? With bold illustrations and an engaging, informative text, Strong introduces readers to Rob Kearney and his journey from an athletic kid trying to find his place to the world’s first openly gay professional strongman.
Yellow Bird, Black Spider
Dosh Archer
"Why don't you make a lovely, cozy nest?" asks Black Spider. "I like hotels, actually," says Yellow Bird. But is Yellow Bird willing to change his unconventional ways? He is a unique bird who does his own thing in his own way. Black Spider soon learns that this bird likes sailing, vanilla ice cream, and even red guitars-but his most shocking discovery comes at the end, when Black Spider innocently asks, "Why don't you eat some yummy, squelchy worms?" This quirky, stylish tale is full of wit and whimsy. Its ever-so-slightly macabre ending serves as the perfect punch line to this clever book.
Saints for Young People for Every Day of the Year: January-June
Daughters of St. Paul
Eggasaurus
Jennifer Wagh
In this funny and winsome epistolary picture book, a young boy who orders a dinosaur egg ends up with more than he—or his dad—bargained for!All Maximus wants is a pet dinosaur—is that really too much to ask? But when his dad tells him he must send the egg back to where it came from, a mysterious company called Eggasaurus, Inc, a hiccup in communication leads to Max getting more…and more…and MORE eggs! Can he and his dad find a compromise before the eggs hatch and the baby dinosaurs take over their home?
Frog and Toad Together (Invitations To Literacy, 31.2)
Arnold Zobel
children's book great for classroom library
Watch This!: a book about making shapes
Jane Godwin
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Can You See The Red Balloon? (Barefoot Beginners)
Stella Blackstone
Can you see the red balloon? How about the red dessert and the red dog? Turn the page and the hunt continues for white objects, then blue, and orange, and on it goes, through page after page of witty, busy, and boisterously colored scenes. Preschoolers will pore over the pictures, sharpening their color- and shape-recognition skills. Best of all, they'll have loads of fun along the way!
Pizza Time
Joan Young
Ask any young child what their favorite food is, and nine times out of ten the answer will be a resounding "pizza " Pizza Time uses this interest to create opportunities for your child to acquire early reading and numbers skills.In this colorful book, your child will learn all the steps of making a pizza, some interesting facts about the history of pizza, and the foods which make it all taste so yummy
Whose Teeth? Tail? House? 3 more favourite flip-the-flap books in one!
Jeannette Rowe
The Palace Of The Moon And Other Tales From Czechoslovakia
Ruzena Wood
Twelve traditional Czech tales, including "The Cobbler and the Devil" and "King Miroslav and the Proud Princess."
Stories for 2 Year Olds
Igloo Books
There's a hippo playing hide-and-seek, a dress up party, toys climbing out of the toy box and more. Snuggle up and enjoy all the fun of storytime together with this wonderful book. This hardback book has 48 pages and measures: 23 x 19.5 x 1cm.
Definitely a Unicorn
Jory John
. . he's probably a unicorn.What, you don't believe it? Well, he has a horn, and so do unicorns! He's beautiful and unicorns are beautiful! And there are at least fifty or sixty other reasons he's probably a unicorn! Sure, there might be a few differences between rhinos and unicorns, but hey, don't worry about it. Those differences doesn't make him any less of a unicorn.
Science Facts to Surprise You!
Grace Hansen
Complete with a table of contents, glossary, index, and even more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Little Robots
Mike Brownlow
From the ultra-tech holographic glow of the title to the last muted bleep of a baby robot falling asleep, the pages are packed with endearing hijinx.
Frog Counts To Ten
John J. Liebler
Unable to play hide-and-seek because he cannot count, Frog goes for a ride on his bicycle and makes a discovery.
Whose Nose? Feet? Ears? 3 more favourite flip-the-flap books in one!
Jeannette Rowe
The Very Happy Hen (Pop Up)
Jack Tickle
She sits in the straw, laying lots of speckled eggs. The humorous rhymes in this title should be enjoyed by young children and the pop-ups can be played with again and again.
Little Big Mouth (Mix & Match)
Jeanne Willis
Fat face, jelly belly, spotty botty. So how come no one else is laughing? Little Green Monster is soon in big trouble. The new student turns out to be the new teacher.
Duck In A Truck (Phonics Activity)
Dilys Ross
Alex and Alex
Ziggy Hanaor
They love playing, and dressing up and building things. They also are very different to one another; Alex is very messy and Alex is very tidy, Alex likes running and kicking a ball and Alex likes reading and dreaming. After a trip to the museum goes a little bit awry, Alex and Alex have some cooling off time. But they always make up because Alex really really really really really really REALLY…. likes Alex!This is a book for very young readers introducing ideas of gender neutrality and tolerance of difference. Neither character is identified as a boy or a girl, and the activities that each one enjoys is a mix of traditional ‘boy’ and ‘girl’ things. Charming, stripped back illustration illuminates the shared human experience and is also accessible to children ages 2 and up.
Puppy Bus
Drew Brockington
The teachers will be different, he'll have to make new friends, and he won't even know where the bathroom is! On the first day, he nervously gets on the bus, only to end up at Puppy School. Everything is strange and different—but at the end of the day, new friends prove that maybe starting at someplace new isn't so bad after all.
Two by Two: An Animal Tale
Katie Kobble
Perfect for taking to church or using at home, young children will love these beautifully illustrated books. Bible stories are a must for every child's bookshelf. Read these fun and educational board books for toddlers while sharing Christian values.
The Night Wild
Zoë Tilley Poster
Together, Dog and Wolf explore the woods under the glow of the moonlight and sparkle of fireflies until the morning beckons Dog home.