But . . . then a very sly and hungry duckling enters the scene and wants a bite. Who will be the more clever bird?In this hilarious follow-up to the acclaimed Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Mo Willems has created another avian adventure that encourages children to share even their most prized processed foods.Mo Willems is a six-time Emmy Award-winning writer and animator for Sesame Street and the head writer of Cartoon Network's Codename: Kids Next Door. The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! is the companion to Mo's first children's book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! He is also the author of Time to Pee!.

    Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep? Mem Fox and Judy Horacek take you on a wildly wonderful adventure in their rollicking search for the green sheep.

    So much so that he decided to catch one of his very own. But how? Waiting for them to grow tired from being up in the sky all night doesn't work. Climbing to the top of the tallest tree? No, not tall enough. The boy has a rocket ship . . . but it is made of paper and doesn't fly well at all. Finally, just when the boy is ready to give up, he learns that sometimes things aren't where, or what, we expect them to be. First-time author/illustrator Oliver Jeffers offers a simple, childlike tale of reaching for the stars, and emerging with a friend.

    She finds the perfect book for every animal--tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets. "She even found waterproof books for the otter, who never went swimming without Harry Potter." In no time at all, Molly has them "forsaking their niches, their nests, and their nooks," going "wild, simply wild, about wonderful books." Judy Sierra's funny animal tale coupled with Marc Brown's lush, fanciful paintings will have the same effect on young Homo sapiens. Altogether, it's more fun than a barrel of monkeys!

    Kids will sing, clap, and count their way among pufferfish that puff, gruntfish that grunt and seahorses that flutter, and begin to appreciate the animals in the ocean. And the clay art will inspire many a project.Parents, teachers, giftgivers, and many others will find: captivating illustrations of sculptures fashioned from polymer clay.backmatter that includes further information about the coral reef and the animals of the ocean.music and song lyrics to Over in the Ocean sung to the tune Over in the Meadow!a book for young readers learning to count!

    Other times they are quiet and compassionate. And they are always loving. Appealing text and charming illustrations follow a day in the life of a bear and his bear cub in this celebration of the bond between father and child."Perfect for little hands and bedtime stories, your tiniest readers and favorite dad will adore this papa bear and his cub." (Brightly)

    But every time this clever spider tries to impress her chosen family, she scares them instead, until the day she unwittingly enchants them. Aaaarrgghh! Spider! spins a lively tale about one creature’s efforts to find her place.

    But the one he loves is right up there - which is a long, long way if you're Tiny and you really need a kiss. No matter how many objects Tiny piles up to stand on, he's too little to reach, even on tiptoes. Will he ever get the kiss he needs?

    We save the best for last, though--on the final spread, an elephant is hiding behind a large leaf...for good reason. He forgot to put on any underwear! This is a fun way to teach colors...and the importance of wearing your drawers!

    It's nap time on the farm, but one un-sleepy baby has a different plan... Will Baby do the cha-cha? Will Mama flip her wig? Will Baby dance the polka with a polka-dotted pig? Perfect fun for young children who like lively stories, this happy tale invites all to join in and dance along.  Read, sing, lift the flaps, do a little jip-and-twirl!  It's a toe-tappin', no-nappin' good time when baby starts to boogie. Book Details: Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 3/30/2004 Pages: 32 Reading Level: Age 2 and Up

     ​The perfect teaching tool for the toddler in your life, Baby’s Box of Fun is a collection of the most popular Karen Katz illustrated life-the-flap board books. With Where is Baby’s Belly Button?, Where is Baby’s Mommy?, and Toes, Ears, and Nose, this set is sure to help educate and entertain your baby at any moment through vibrant illustrations, simple text, and numerous lift-the-flaps.

    A contemporary, innovative design opens a window to this vibrant culture.

    She needs to find a home that is big enough for them both. Peep through the holes and join Mouse in her search for a new home.

    He has BIG feet, a BIG mouth, and a BIG belly. In fact, there's only one thing bigger than Charlie Chick. . . . Join the fun in this great big book featuring enormous pop-ups on every spread, a sound chip, and a HUGE surprise at the end.

     Toddlers are curious, just like Spot. Join him on an adventure through this cushiony and interactive book. Young readers will follow Spot as he meets cute little animals, hiding beneath the cloth flaps, and greets them "hello!" And what better way to end storytime than with naptime, as this cloth book can double as a pillow. Soft, interactive, and irresistable, Hello, Spot! has all the kid-friendly charm we have come to expect from Spot.

    But what is most important is being able to share them with family!Julie Markes reminds kids and adults alike about the little details that make each day enjoyable, while Doris Barrette's beautiful and striking illustrations bring her thoughtful words to life.

    In this oversized volume, giant scorpions, a praying mantis, and more pop right off the pages, jiggling and wiggling their way to life zrandishing claws, stingers, pincers, and more.

    New words to the traditional tune describe a camper-driving, "hootin'" and "shoutin'" guest and the party that will begin when she arrives.

    You can fly into outer space, walk on the Moon and take a look at our world from a very, very long way away.

    Each page is filled with Maurice Pledger's beautifully detailed illustrations, and includes a variety of touch-and-feel textures and a lift-the-flap, pop-up surprise. Small children can easily relate to the endearing animal characters, and this book teaches them about the importance of camouflage and why certain animals hide themselves in the woods. Questions on each page for children to answer reinforce what they've just learned or direct them to pick out certain elements in each picture. Like other titles in Maurice Pledger's Nature Trails series, Hiding in the Woods stimulates a child’s curiosity about the natural world.

    Tortuga the tortoise, Conejo the rabbit, and Culebra the snake all want to come. But do they want to help Iguana deliver invitations or stuff the pinata or cook the food? No, no, and no! A lazy trio loses out in this clever update of the story of the Little Red Hen with a Mexican twist. A glossary of Spanish words is included.

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    The jaunting text begs to be "chanted" out loud--if you can get through it without giggling! Wacky, bold illustrations add even more humor, yet accurately depict dozens of freshwater fish. "Trout, Trout, Trout! is an ideal collaboration of science and entertainment. Whether young readers enjoy fish in their own fish bowls, up at the lake, or on the end of their fishing poles, they'll get a kick out of chanting, "Trout, Trout, Trout!"

    "Shiver me timbers," he says. "I see a seagull in the sky!" No, wait, make that a spaceship. Or should it be a pig? This hilarious change-the-story book — a companion to ONCE UPON A TIME — offers a selection of press-out pictures on each page. With thousands of possible variations, readers will have endless fun designing a pirate tale that can range from classic to kooky, depending on the mood of the moment!

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    But why won’t the train stop for those who are hungry and thirsty? What can Angus do?

    These simple fun rhymes have helped children learn their ABCs for generations.

    With its fun rhymes and colorful pictures, Peekaboo in the Jungle will both excite and delight!

    He plays long games of peek-a-boo with all the little fish.

    But poor Hamlet wants nothing to do with such foolishness. Full color.

    It seems the rain outside will never stop, but that's no problem for a resourceful Bear with unlimited imagination and a thirst to see the world! Bear's colorful journeys to faraway lands and playful interaction with his friend, the writer, are guaranteed to chase away those rainy-day blues! This book touches on the topic of international culture; the touching text and enchanting illustrations will encourage readers to exercise their imaginations to battle boredom.

    How will they escape when a big blue truck comes straight toward them?Written in lively, lyrical rhyme and accompanied by hilarious, colorful illustrations, Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum is an irresistible picture book for reading aloud. If your kids like the Wonky Donkey, they’ll love Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum!For the 2017 Michigan Reads! program the Library of Michigan selected Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum written by Lisa Wheeler and illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith and distributed 4,000 copies throughout libraries in Michigan. Michigan Reads is a program modeled after “One Book, One Community” and is intended to support the development of early literacy skills as a foundation to future reading and success in school and beyond.

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    Each autumn, when the leaves fall from the trees, the little house is buried right up to its bedroom windows, so each year Handle must sweep the leaves away. But one day, Handle breaks the news that he must go away on an extra long trip. Window is sad, and desperately worried that she cannot survive without him. Before he leaves for the harbor, however, Handle gives Window a little wooden dragon and promises his sister that the dragon will look after her. And so the little dragon sits on a corner shelf, growing dusty, and waits for the time when he can come to Window’s aid.

    As he grows, the young sloth learns what leaves are best to eat, and where to climb the treetops to bask in the sunshine after frequent rains. But the sleepy sloth never leaves the safety of the trees. It isn't until his mother finally deserts him that the lonely young sloth must discover the world below all by himself.

    Engaging stories and rhymes and original artwork prompt little learners to start talking.

    Count along to 20 classic nursery rhymes about numbers. No matter how you add them together, you are sure to have "sum" fun.

    A pop-up celebration of the fabulous Dinosaur Roar!Dinosaurs of every size, shape, and color leap out at you in this pop-up extravaganza!A bold rhyming text with a great swinging rhythm, Dinosaurs Galore will have every child begging for more.

    When Peter is finally full, his friends are nowhere to be found! Where are they? Hiding, of course.

    When her Grandpa Jack dies, Hope remembers the time she went with him to pick blackberries, and she realizes that he will continue to live in her and in her memories.

    While cowboys often regard riding the grub line as a pleasant break from the rugged lifestyle that comes with the job, Too Tall Thomas is discouraged by the many jobs that he believes 'ain't no kind of work for a cowboy.'

    But first you must practice with me," says Little Owl's mother.Little Owl and his mother go on an adventure together where a squirrel, some rabbits, and some deer show him the wonders of the forest. Little Owl grows tired, and his wings ache from flying, but Mother gives him the encouragement he needs to fly back home.Beautifully illustrated by Piers Harper, LITTLE OWL features soft flocking on the cover and throughout the interior.

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    First, he is joined by one lonely lion, then two cross cows. The animals just keep on coming until ten bothersome bees prove to be ten bees too many.

    Macaroni, Silver Bell, Skier, Special Delivery, Santa, and Camel find themselves stuck in the attic one year, they realize something is wrong. Lily always hangs them on the tree for her grandchildren, but now her house seems empty. The ornaments try to cobble together the things they already possess so they can have their own Christmas. But it's not until they hear footsteps that they know Christmas has finally arrived. It's Jack, Lily's son, coming to find them for his kids and to continue the tradition his mother put into place so many years before. The popular family tradition of collecting treasured Christmas ornaments is celebrated as never before in a heartwarming story with jewel-like illustrations.

    It's a good thing too, because Josie has a great many adventures awaiting her. And when she is chased by a huge and nasty lion, the whole neighborhood rushes to the rescue.Armed with a box of chalk, they draw all kinds of pictures to help save Josie: a boat at the riverbank to scramble aboard, a giant eagle to pull her from a raging river and an underwater cave to hide her from a shark. Through it all, Josie's spirit is undaunted. When Morgan comes through with the final, ingenious rescue, Josie presents her with the very bouquet she went after in the first place.With suspense, charm, and clever details for observant readers, Hutchins and Ohi chalk up another winner in The Sidewalk Rescue -- their 16th book together.

    When Little Bear finds ten caterpillars in the garden, he is delighted, until they all mysteriously disappear...or do they? Original.

    It looks like snow, which means a dangerous trip for Father. To take her mind off her worries, Annie shows her brother how to build a trap, just the way their father showed her. Little does she realize just how important this lesson will soon be....

    But he's tired of blending into the background. He wants to be seen and admired. So one day he leaps right up to a group of children and lets out a CHIRP. The children are impressed. When the tree frog uses his sticky toes to climb their glass jar, the children are amazed. When Gummytoes snatches bugs out of the air with his long tongue, the children are astonished. Now the tree frog is the center of attention, and he loves it. But the children are so pleased with Gummytoes that they scoop up the little tree frog, pop him into the jar and take him home to their terrarium. They squeal when he chirps and thump on the glass when he climbs. Poor Gummytoes is miserable. He misses his quiet home. He doesn't want attention any more. What can a little tree frog do?But there are lots of things that tree frogs can do, and Gummytoes is about to use all his talents to finally escape notice and find a way home.

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    With large, endearing illustrations and a guessing game format, toddlers will love learning to recognize the noses and toes of crocodiles, elephants, rhinos, and more.

    The charming rhyming text conveys a sense of pure delight and play, as the child and the animal go from skipping in the sun to visiting the circus to dancing with fireworks over their heads. And in every engaging picture, the elephant dons a different pair of pants, suitable to the occasion, in a variety of colors and brilliant patterns. Just imagine this huge beast adorned in fluffy pink, juggling in a rainbow-hued pair, and dressed in trousers all covered with stars. A funny, sweet, and fantastic tale.

    Does the farmer sleep on a mattress of hay? Is the baker's bed made of soft, doughy bread? And is the grocer most comfortable resting on a bed of lettuce? No matter what the bed or walls look like, when the day's activities are done, it's time for everyone, big or small, to go to sleep.With whimsy and humor, Julie Markes and David Parkins show that -- although everybody has a unique idea of quiet and order -- happy dreams and slumber await all when evening falls.

    First Little White Fish finds one friend, then two, then three, and then another four. Now everyone has been found! But how many are they in the end? A sweet toddler's book about the pleasure of playing with numbers - for toddlers aged 30 months and up.

    They can push you very high in a swing. They'll teach you how to ride a bike and show you how to float like a whale. Most important, daddies are there--if you have a scary dream, they come, even in the dead of night. When Daddy comes, then it's all right. Abby Levine's joyful ode to the wonder of daddies will win the hearts of all, and John Bendall-Brunello's dear and funny animals will delight everyone in the family.

    Children will be thrilled to learn new words to their favorite Spanish and English tunes. At the same time, they will build vocabulary and explore the sounds of both languages—important skills for beginning readers! Organized by theme for easy use, this invaluable collection provides a springboard for teaching a second language and for working in a bilingual classroom.

    She grabbed the board and skated down the sidewalk, catching air and popping ollies. It turns out this mom was a skateboarding queen in her day and the whole neighborhood is amazed at the tricks she can do. But there's just one problem. How is her son going to get the skateboard back?

    Included in the book are programs for Hunt for Happiness Week, Mother Goose Day. International Frugal Fun Day, National Family Literacy Day and many more crazy days! Each program has information on preparing children for the program, rest activities, theme-related annotated book lists and instructions and patterns for the crafts.

    Some of them can’t walk and some of them can’t even see, but they play games, they wave, they smile. Like the horse, they may not be the strongest and the fastest, but they are all special and important. In this simple and sensitive story, Peggy Perry Anderson reveals the interconnection between everyone involved in hippotherapy and the benefits they all share from the experience.

    Kids can dive beneath the waves and join a little turtle on an underwater journey full of pop-up surprises. Young readers are sure to thrill at the whale on their trail, the jellyfish floating on the tide, funny fish that leap into the sky, the walrus scouring for goodies beneath the ice, and of course the sneaky shark who creeps among the shipwrecks waiting to scare the other fish Joining these creatures are a dolphin, an eel, and many other friends from the ocean.

    Suddenly she's worried that she'll be a finger painting flop. As Sally's nervousness grows, Charlie Brown starts to worry! Join the Peanuts gang as they head back to school, and see how Charlie Brown helps his little sister realize that school can be fun.

    Winner of the Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Book Illustration, Halifax Regional Municipality (The Atlantic Book Awards)“On a summer’s eve,a long time ago,I made one wish,on the brightest starin a twinkling night skyI wished for a cottage by the sea…”At the seaside, where our narrator lives, there sits a cottage “in a fragrant field of Queen Anne’s lace.” There is a porch to sunbathe on, a beach full of treasures waiting to be discovered, sandcastles are conquered by the incoming tide, and a young girl’s wish comes true.Beautifully detailed, realistic, double-page illustrations make the ordinary extraordinary in this gentle picture book that is a memorable way to explore the seaside with even the youngest of readers.

    Yet few story times are designed for elementary school children, who are intent on separating themselves from younger siblings. Why aren't there more events for these kids? It's not a lack of great material insists librarian-humorist Reid, who builds upon his earlier ALA bestseller. wacky and offbeat programs, including the winning topics of the giggly and gross. Each plan opens with a thumbnail overview, then draws on unusual combinations of poetry, picture books, chapter book excerpts and short stories. The mix varies by theme, but all the programs touch the concerns (interests and humor (Think: Captain Underpants), for this age group. Audience involvement includes wordplay, reader's theater, dramatics, writing, music, sports, or crafts. Reid also illustrates how to tweak programs to appeal to younger (or older) audiences. and Bad in four separate flavors; Cool school, alien school and don't wanna go to school! Designed to inspire public children's librarians, school media staff, classroom teachers, and anyone who wants to help literature come alive for kids in grades K-4, Cool Story Programs is a proven, adaptable resource, and a must-have for libraries serving kids.

    Discover and rediscover real worlds as fantastic as the Space Station or as familiar as the inside of a refrigerator. Sail a boat, ride a train, peek behind a stage door—and then investigate what lies behind the many other smaller doors that await inside each place. The clever text and bright pictures include a search-and-find game offering hours of play and learning.

    If you're afraid of the cold and the dark, I'll sit beside you. With subtle text and expressive illustrations, That's What Friends Do beautifully evokes the joys of giving and receiving true friendship.

    Among Alan Durant’s books for children are Dear Tooth Fairy, Always and Forever, and Snake Supper.

    But, alas, he has no friends! Perhaps a party will solve his problem. From disco werewolves to zany zombies, a wild collection of crazy creatures descend upon Count Drac's castle for a party like no other. Debut author-artist Adam Lane has created a fiendishly clever book that will appeal to children and grown-ups alike. The silly text pairs wonderfully with the sensational three-dimensional illustrations. Fun to read aloud and filled with humor, it all adds up to a monstrously good time.

    His poems have appeared in Highlights and various regional publications. He s very fond of Cajun food and peanut M&Ms (though not mixed together).John Moerner is an award winning graphic design artist. He has a BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. John likes cheese, cheeseheads, salty snacks, and more recently, kumquats.

    Good night. When it's sleepy time in the Northland, what do the animals dream? A poodle years to win a sled-dog race, a caribou dreams of eating spaghetti, and a messy musk ox longs fora visit to the beauty salon. Share this scrumptious book of dreamland visions before your loved ones nod off, and it's sure to leave them with sweet dreams of their own.

    When the creatures of the garden gather to celebrate the Christmas season, there's a lot of activity: flies a'buzzin', fleas a'scratchin', spiders spinning, snails sliming-the list goes on and on. But even in the midst of all the silliness, Hermie and his friends remember to celebrate the real reason for the season. Available in three different formats, it's sure to be the perfect gift for that child at heart on your list

    He's tired of bananas; today he'd like to eat a child. But he's smaller than he thinks, and the little girl he chooses for his first meal puts him in his place—she picks him up and tickles his tummy! The little crocodile is going to have to eat a lot of bananas and grow a lot bigger before he can add children to his menu! Simple yet hilarious artwork brings this droll story to life.

    Apples are red. Lemons are yellow. . . .Clever cutouts in the pages make a simple, original, and utterly beguiling introduction to color.Laura Vaccaro Seeger, whose The Hidden Alphabet dazzled critics and readers alike, introduces young children to color in this unique concept book with die cuts. The opening spread features a big, bright red lemon and the simple text, "Lemons are not RED." When the spread is turned an equally bright yellow lemon appears ("Lemons are YELLOW") across from a luscious red apple ("Apples are RED").And so it goes, from carrots that are not purple through reindeer that are not white, et al. The book ends with "The moon is not BLACK / The moon is SILVER / The night is BLACK / Good night! And the reader sees a tranquil night landscape and a house with the lights turned out.This title has Common Core connections.

    

    It all begins in a cleverly rhymed story, as Hetty Hen loses the egg she has laid in the hay, then has to go looking for it. Little lambs say BAA, piglets say OINK, and ducklings cry QUACK, as Hetty Hen's egg rolls away. When she finds it at last, she has a happy surprise, because it hatches and cries out: CHEEP! The interactive text adds to kids' fun as they turn pages and press the big button. (Ages 2-4)

    The large My First Touch and Feel format is big enough to share and features multiple fabrics on each spread, so there's a lot to see and feel.

    Night is approaching and it is time for the chooks to be penned. But one is missing. Will the boy be able to find it and return home before dark?

    In this humorous pop-up book even Turkey finds things to be thankful for!

    And children can lift the flaps to reveal giant, pop-up bugs and fun, simple facts to learn.Kids love bugs, and they'll LOVE this interactive introduction to the insect world!

    Little Raccoon has a question.It is a question for his mother."When do you love me most of all?" he asks.Of course, one question leads to another."Is it when I wake up?"And another."Is it when I play in the trees?"And another and another and another.Little Raccoon has lots of questions.How many answers does his mother have?Just one.

    Kids will also love having the simply written descriptive text read to them as they gaze at the charming pictures--and as they get just a little older, they'll be able to read the text by themselves! Both words and pictures evoke the moods and activities of spring, and the illustrations show children at seasonal play

    What's the secret to a good day's fishing? Bright sun. Cool breeze. Favorite rod and reel. Tackle box with bobbers, hooks, and sinkers. But we haven't gotten to the secret...yet. For those who want to learn more about how to fish, there's a comprehensive glossary of lures and flies in the back of the book. A Good Day's Fishing will make a fisherman or fisherwoman out of anyone -- even a first-timer.

    And soon all of the animals want to join them. First Dog, then Lion, and soon Kangaroo wants to come in, too. But when Hippopotamus tries to fit, the bathtime adventure begins.

    The reindeer on the roof try pulling him out, to no avail. A dog, a cat, and some kittens try pushing from below, with no luck. It takes a tiny, ingenious mouse to come up with the way to POP! Santa out so that Christmas can go on. Good show—ho, ho, ho!

    When she takes a closer look, she notices a golden strand that sparkles in the sun. What can it be? A strand of mermaid's hair, of course! And so begins a new friendship with the mermaid who lives beneath the sea. Told through the voice of the best friend left behind and accompanied by charming, soft watecolor illustrations, this whimsical tale about loneliness lessened and friendship found is one to be treasured.

    His dream is of a castle, one with tall towers, a drawbridge over a deep moat, and up a winding staircase, a room with windows and a chair just his size. Neil tries to recreate this dream castle, but the sand in his sandbox is too dry and his blocks are too small. Then Neil spots his father drawing at his drafting table and he has another idea. Soon, with his father’s help, his bedroom is papered floor to ceiling. First with pencil then with paint, Neil’s castle moves from dream to reality, and Neil becomes . . . an artist. Alissa Imre Geis’s fresh illustrations and moving text gently share an important message—anyone can pursue a dream.

    Turn the crayon-shaped pages of this book and learn about colors with Crayola.(R)

    Animals shown include a squirrel, anteater, hummingbird, giant panda, cow, fruit bat, and an ostrich.