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Ladybug Girl and the Rescue Dogs


Jacky Davis - 2018
    She wants to take all of them home--but she already has Bingo, and Mama says one dog is enough for their family. That doesn't mean Lulu can't help, though. It's time for Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad--her friends Grasshopper Girl and Bumblebee Boy--to step in! The Bug Squad can do all kinds of little but important things, like brush the dogs, play with them, and bring them water and food. And then Lulu comes up with the perfect plan to help the dogs find their forever homes. Her idea is such a success that the Bug Squad knows they'll be back again next week. Together, they can help every dog get adopted.This beloved series is celebrated for its gentle, authentic, and imaginative exploration of kid-emotions and -truths.

Pop the Bubble!


Mary Eakin - 2016
    Children will love creating a bubble, playing with it and of course they’ll want to pop the bubble! Encouraging imagination with exciting interactive elements will make this a wonderful read-aloud experience.

The Little Fire Truck


Margery Cuyler - 2017
    There’s lots of challenging work to do, but this trusty team is always ready to rescue!A Christy Ottaviano Book

Fur, Feather, Fin—All of Us Are Kin


Diane Lang - 2018
    Some have fur, some have feathers, some have fins, but all are connected. This fact-filled rhyming exploration of the diversity of the animal kingdom celebrates mammals, birds, insects, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and more! It’s a perfect match for budding naturalists and animal enthusiasts everywhere.

The Boy Who Cried Over Everything


Betsy Childs - 2011
    An experience with a slingshot and a sparrow helps him realize that it's okay to cry when you are sad, but it's best not to cry when you're mad.

Crankenstein


Samantha Berger - 2013
    BEWARE OF CRANKENSTEIN! Who is Crankenstein?HE IS A MONSTER OF GRUMPINESS THAT NO ONE CAN DESTROY!MEHHRRRR!!! HE'S ALIVE!He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein! When Crankenstein meets his match in a fellow Crankenstein, the results could be catastrophic-or they could be just what he needs to brighten his day!

The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School


Laura Murray - 2011
    But he's a smart cookie and heads out to find them. He'll run, slide, skip, and (after a mishap with a soccer ball) limp as fast as he can because: I can catch them! I'm their Gingerbread Man!With help from the gym teacher, the nurse, the art teacher and even the principal, the Gingerbread Man does find his class, and he's assured they'll never leave him behind again.Teachers often use the Gingerbread Man story to introduce new students to the geography and staff of schools, and this fresh, funny twist on the original can be used all year long. Includes a poster with fun activities!

The Messy One


Christianne C. Jones - 2011
    But when Vivienne loses her favorite necklace, she must evaluate her messy ways and do the unthinkable. Vivienne must finally clean her room!

Bear's House of Books


Poppy Bishop - 2017
    One day, they find a book in the woods and set off to return it to its owner, Bear. When they arrive at Bear's house, they discover shelves and shelves of books. Will Bear share his stories, or keep his books to himself?

The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin (with CD)


Joe Troiano - 2001
    Spookley the Pumpkin was different. All the other pumpkins teased him, until Spookley proved that being different can save the day! Spookley CD includes - A reading of the story by Farmer Hill - The Transylvania Twist - The Spookley Song - Bugs! I Love Them All!

F is for FART: A rhyming ABC children's book about farting animals


J. Heitsch - 2019
    Yes, farts. It's also about ABCs, rhymes, and animals - but it's mostly about farts, and making you and your loved ones laugh about farts. Each letter stands for an animal and is accompanied by a rhyme, which are all short and stinky - much like farts are stinky. We hope you think this book stinks in all the right ways.

Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color


Julia Denos - 2016
    Her name was Swatch, and color was her passion. From brave green to in-between gray to rumble-tumble pink . . . Swatch wanted to collect them all. But colors don’t always like to be tamed. . . .This is an exuberant celebration of all the beauty and color that make up our lives.

When the World Is Dreaming


Rita Gray - 2016
    The author Rita Gray poetically recounts their ordinary real-life resting places while revealing their anything-but-ordinary dreams.

22 Children's Stories


Errikos Kalyvas - 2011
    Are You Ready For a New Generation of Fables and Fairytales? Author and master storyteller Errikos Kalyvas presents 22 original stories for you to share with your children. Each whimsical story will delight parents and children as they rediscover the power of imagination together. Each story has is accompanied by a charming full-color illustration (only in ebook version; b&w in paperback version). You and your children will meet memorable characters who not only entertain but also help teach important life lessons. If you loved Aesop’s Fables or stories like Peter Rabbit, you and your children will fall in love with Kalyvas’s tales of hens, hedgehogs, beetles, butterflies, and cookie jars. Inside you will meet such fun and memorable characters as the Donkey and the mean Farmer, the Three Little Dolphins, and the Stubborn Spider. While each story is the perfect length for bedtime, you may find that both you and your children can’t stop at just one. If you want to find a way to bond with your children that’s not video games or movies, you need this book. Bring back the joy of reading, dreams, and imagination one story at a time. Find time to read and laugh with your children today. Get Your Copy of 22 Children’s Stories Right Now

When I Grow Up


Al Yankovic - 2010
     Billy's classmates may have never considered careers in snail training or sumo wrestling before, but by the time the exuberant eight-year-old is done cataloging his dream jobs, they just might share his belief in unlimited potential! Virtuoso wordplay, irresistible rhythm, and laugh-out-loud humor abound in the first picture book by the one and only "Weird Al" Yankovic. This unbridled celebration of creativity and possibility invites readers of all ages to consider afresh what they want to be when they grow up.