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Madeline and the Gypsies
Ludwig Bemelmans - 1958
Join Madeline in another adventure when she and Pepito run off to join the carnival with a band of traveling gypsies! At first they're having the time of their lives—they don't have to go to school, brush their teeth, or ever go to sleep. But soon Madeline and Pepito start to feel homesick. Leave it to clever Miss Clavel to find Madeline and Pepito and bring them home.
The Secret Birthday Message
Eric Carle - 1972
A message in code starts Tim off on an exciting treasure hunt through a dark cave, an underground tunnel, and other strange places until at the end he finds a happy surprise.
If You Give a Dog a Donut
Laura Joffe Numeroff - 2011
. . Dog is off on a backyard adventure!The exuberant dog who first appeared in if you give a pig a party is now the star of his very own book. Written in the irresistible “If You Give…” tradition, if you give a dog a donut is another home run from the beloved team of Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond.
Two Bad Ants
Chris Van Allsburg - 1988
Falling into a sizzling cup of coffee and a heated stay inside of a toaster is just the beginning for these misbehaved ants.Will they ever make it back home?Chris Van Allsburg's terrific story about the consequences of disobeying reminds us all that the comforts of home aren't so bad after all.
Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business
Esphyr Slobodkina - 1940
Caps for Sale is an excellent easy-to-read book that includes repetition, patterns, and colors, perfect for early readers.This tale of a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity and also teaches children about problem and resolution.
The Dragon's Scales
Sarah Albee - 1998
The grownups of the town are stumped, but one very smart little girl saves the day with some facts she learned in school.
I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer
Carole Boston Weatherford - 2007
His dreams had sails.They took him from the port of Baltimore, around the world, and north to the pole.No amount of fear, cold, hunger, or injustice could keep him from tasting adventure and exploring the world.He learned to survive in the Arctic wilderness, and he stood by Admiral Peary for years on end, all for the sake of his goal.And finally, after decades of facing danger and defying the odds, he reached the North Pole and made history.At last, Henson had proved himself as an explorer-and as a man.
Nate the Great
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat - 1972
She wants Nate to help her find it. Nate the Great must get all the facts, ask the right questions, and narrow the list of suspects so he can solve the mystery.
Pearl and Wagner: One Funny Day
Kate McMullan - 2009
He oversleeps and is late for school. His best friend, Pearl, his teacher, and even the school librarian are acting very strangely...." It's April Fools' Day!
Amelia Bedelia
Peggy Parish - 1963
and Mrs. Rogers tell her. ...But somehow things never turn out quite right.
Big Bad Bruce
Bill Peet - 1977
Bruce, a bear bully, never picks on anyone his own size until he is diminished in more ways than one by a small but very independent witch.
Curious George Gets a Medal
H.A. Rey - 1957
In this classic Curious George story, the curious little monkey starts his day off on the wrong paw and spends the rest of it trying to fix his mistakes! After a hilarious chain of events, all is forgiven after George helps out on a space mission. This picture book was written and illustrated by the original creators of Curious George, Margret and H.A. Rey.
Morris Goes to School
Bernard Wiseman - 1970
After a day of ABCs and 123s, Morris is thrilled with all that he has learned.This classic silly Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child.For fans of Danny and the Dinosaur, Sammy the Seal, or anyone who loves to read silly stories about animals.
All Those Secrets of the World
Jane Yolen - 1991
When four-year-old Janie's father goes off to war, the rest of the family moves to the grandparents' on Chesapeake Bay, where Janie learns a secret of the world which helps her understand her father's long absence.
The Clown of God
Tomie dePaola - 1978
“The full-color pictures with subtle tonal modulations are an integral part of the design of the lumious pages full of movement and vitality. The Italianate aspects of the setting are beautifully realized.”--The Horn Book