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Goodnight Spaceman


Michelle Robinson - 2016
    . .Inspired by ESA astronaut Tim Peake and his sons.

How the Stars Came To Be


Poonam Mistry - 2020
    But when the moon disappeared for a few nights each month, she worried about her father and how he would find his way home from the sea in the deep darkness. When the sun finds her sobbing one night, he takes one of his rays and shatters it onto the ground, creating the stars and giving the girl the task of putting them into the dark night sky. This beautifully illustrated story gives us a new folk tale, and a new way to look up at the night sky.

Sock Monkey Goes To Hollywood: A Star Is Bathed


Cece Bell - 2003
    But to attend the ceremony, he must do something terrifying - take a bath! Yikes! Just the thought of bathing makes Sock Monkey dizzy with fear. Luckily his three best friends know just how to help.

What Are You Doing, Benny?


Cary Fagan - 2019
    But whenever he tries to join in Benny's activities, all Benny ever says is "No." Maybe his little brother can watch him do cool stuff, if he's lucky. What is a little fox to do, except give Benny a taste of his own medicine? Totally familiar yet fresh and original, tenderly told and consistently funny, this story perfectly captures the joys (and annoyances!) of sibling relationships.

Find Fergus


Mike Boldt - 2020
    . . but can't really seem to get the hang of it.Children will giggle from start to finish as they follow huge, loveable Fergus and see all the silly ways in which he is TERRIBLE at playing hide-and-seek -- such as hiding behind a VERY tiny tree ("Found you, Fergus! That was too easy!") or hiding in a giant crowd of bunnies and squirrels ("Try bears, Fergus. Bears!").But wait -- the game isn't over yet! The last two pages fold out into a giant panoramic look-and-find scene, where Fergus is well and truly hidden, and young readers can have fun looking for him and lots of other silly details in the the crowd. There's a ton of play value in this adorable book, and children will want to come back to it again and again.Fergus wants to play hide and seek. But, look, there he is, hiding right in the middle of a big blank page! "Found you, Fergus! That was too easy. Try hiding behind something." (Giant, furry Fergus hides behind a very tiny tree.)"Oh, Fergus. Start by hiding in a crowd." (Fergus hides next to duck and a fox, who don't seem impressed.)"A crowd is more than THREE, Fergus!"

The Princess in My Teacup


Sally Huss - 2014
    A princess would show up in a mud puddle, the kitchen sink, a bathtub, and even in a cup of tea. But it is what the princess told her that was most important, and the little girl took it to heart. Who was that princess in her teacup? You’ll have to read the book to find out. All in rhyme and accompanied by over 35 delightfully colorful illustrations that dance along with the story. If this sounds like something you would like, scroll up to download your copy. Be sure to take a peek at AN ORDINARY PRINCESS, another delightful book by Sally Huss.

Blast Off to the Moon! (Dr. Wonderful and Her Dog)


Lauren Gunderson - 2017
    Wonderful loves asking big questions…and using science to answer them. She and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers of science, curiosity, and teamwork.

The Great Balloon Hullaballoo


Peter Bently - 2013
    Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction . . .

Santa's New Jet


David Biedrzycki - 2011
    They're too out of shape. Fortunately the elves build Santa a fancy jet in time to deliver all the gifts. But the new jet crash-lands on rooftops and doesn't have a light as bright as Rudolph's nose. What's more, Blitzen's not on board to help choose which toys to give each child. Santa is in need of some serious help this Christmas!

Dinosaurs in the Supermarket!


Timothy Knapman - 2013
    

Whoosh Went the Wind!


Sally Derby - 2006
    But his teacher just won’t believe him. Is he telling the truth or just inventing some outrageous excuses? Listen to the little boy as he tells about his windy "walk" to school and find out. Vincent Nguyen's unique illustrations using oil paints and digital techniques bring this imaginative tale to a very unexpected conclusion.

The Prince's Bedtime


Joanne Oppenheim - 2006
    So the King and Queen turn to a mysterious woman at the palace gate who holds the key to the prince's slumber.

T. Rex and the Mother's Day Hug


Lois G. Grambling - 2008
    Rex wants to plan something really special for his mama. He wants to DO something, not just give something. This year, T. Rex has the perfect gift idea that he knows Mama Rex is going to love sooo much. At least, he thinks she will. . . .In this sweet, funny story, Lois G. Grambling and Jack E. Davis demonstrate that sometimes less is more.

This Is a Moose


Richard T. Morris - 2014
    It turns out the moose has a dream bigger then just being a moose—he wants to be an astronaut and go to the moon.His forest friends step in to help him, and action ensues. Lots of action. Like a lacrosse-playing grandma, a gigantic slingshot into space, and a flying, superhero chipmunk.In this hilarious romp, Richard T. Morris and bestselling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld remind us to dream big and, when we do, to aim for the moon.

Green Wilma, Frog in Space


Tedd Arnold - 2009
    In a case of mistaken identity, the alien parents beam Wilma on board their spaceship while leaving their child, Blooger, behind. Poor Blooger, stuck on the bewildering planet Earth. Poor Wilma, hungry and confused (though also having the ride of her life!). Will the two be able to switch back in time for supper? It's a warp-speed comedy sure to please the fans of Tedd Arnold's Geisel Honor?winning Hi! Fly Guy, his beloved Parts books, and especially Green Wilma, which was an IRA-CBC Children's Choice book and a PBS Storytime featured selection.