Tickly Octopus


Ruth Galloway - 2007
    Octopus enjoys tickling other creatures, although most of them want him to stop, but one day his tickling causes big trouble and while he is trying to set things right, he discovers that he is good at doing other things, as well.

The Loch Mess Monster


Helen Lester - 2014
    But as Angus grows bigger, he gets sloppy. Puggy-nit shells (peanuts) are piling up; his grottie (dirty) laundry is in a heap; tatties (potatoes) litter the floor. It’s a mountain of a mess! And as Angus’s trash heap grows, pushing him away from the comforts of home, a surprising Loch Ness sighting of his own awaits on the surface of the lake....  Fans of Hooway for Wodney Wat and Tacky the Penguin will laugh-out-loud, as the hilarious team of Lester and Munsinger share a rollicking reminder of the virtues of a clean room!

A Dragon in a Wagon


Lynley Dodd - 1988
    Something huge, fierce or odd, like a dragon in a wagon. She soon gets carried away by her imagination. An imaginative, rhyming and wonderfully silly picture book that children will adore.

Here Comes Trouble!


Corinne Demas - 2013
    They're snooty and snobby, and they never pay attention to him! So when Pandora, the cat from next door, comes to stay with Toby and his family, he growls and grumbles.Pandora does whatever she pleases, and, unlike Toby, she never gets in trouble. But when Pandora gets herself stuck in a tree, it's up to Toby to come to her rescue! In the end, we learn that friendships can grow in the most unlikely places.

Stuck in the Mud


Shana Corey - 2009
    Based on the new Thomas & Friends direct-to-DVD movie, Hero of the Rails, this Step 1 leveled reader will introduce children to reading—and the exciting world of Thomas and his friends!

Kipper's Monster


Mick Inkpen - 2002
    But just what is that big animal with horns that they can see on the other side of the tent? Perhaps it would be safer to camp in Kipper's room.

A House for a Mouse


Lisette Starr - 2019
    Oscar the mouse wants somewhere warm to stay for the night!"One thundery night I was cosy and warm,under the covers and safe from the storm.I was lying awake counting sheep in my headWhen I heard something moving under my bed.Suddenly I was trembling with fear.Could there be a monster about to appear?Then I heard it again, that scuttling sound.It was so scary it made my heart pound!"A delightful story with bright, fun illustrations and a great positive message!"A House for a Mouse" is a bright, fun way for younger children to learn about friendship, kindness and generosity.When a young boy hears a noise under his bed, he fears there may be a monster about to appear. But it isn't a monster, it is a little mouse looking for somewhere warm and dry to spend the night. Combining wonderfully vibrant illustrations with the power of rhythm and rhyme,"A House for a Mouse" is a perfect bedtime story and a must read for kids starting their reading journey."RED BEETLE BOOKS"Following in the great tradition of moral tales, Red Beetle Books are designed to teach important life lessons in a fun and entertaining way.Exploring subjects like sharing, kindness, friendship, understanding differences, facing challenges and adapting to change, Red Beetle Books will help your child develop their emotional intelligence, while fostering a life long love of books and reading.

I Love My Dog


David Chuka - 2013
    You and your loved ones will fall in love with the cute dogs in this book.Your children will have fun discovering the names of different breeds of dogs that are accompanied with an interesting fact.In this book, children will first of all see a certain breed of dog which is depicted in a cartoon image and then on the next page, they will discover a cute photo of that dog.This is the second book in the series 'Animal Books for Kids.'

Ping Pong Pig


Caroline Jayne Church - 2008
    He's far too busy learning to fly to help with any of the farmyard chores, and he keeps making such a mess! Then they have an idea - they make him a trampoline! Surely now there will be no more trouble from Ping Pong Pig - will there?

Yes, We Can!: A Salute to Children from President Obama's Victory Speech


Barack Obama - 2009
    A picture book salute to chidren featuring excerpts from President Obama's Victory Speech.Beautiful photographs of children throughout the country accompany pictures of President Obama's monumental campaign and acceptance speech.

Letting Go


Janet Morgan Stoeke - 2013
    This time they wrestle with the age old question: Why do apples fall? On their way to their own unique conclusion, they are first scared silly, then end up just acting silly. Showing bravery, curiosity, and loyalty to each other, these three irresistible hens will inspire young ones to face their own funny fears. With easy-to-read text and charmingly comic illustrations, this read-aloud is the perfect combination of sweetness and whimsy.

When the Wind Blew


Alison Jackson - 2014
    But not everyone knows about the day when the wind blew very hard, and an unexpected guest arrived (cradle and all), setting off a chain of events that involves the three little kittens, Jack and Jill, Little Bo Peep, Little Boy Blue, and many other beloved nursery characters. Can the old woman restore order to their world and still manage to get her children to bed on time? But, of course! This is a follow-up to Alison Jackson's strong-selling If the Shoe Fits, told with the same whimsy and charm. A Christy Ottaviano Book

Dinosoaring


Deb Lund - 2012
    They dinoblow. They run, push, leap, flap-and take flight! The sky becomes their stage, as they join an air show. Zipping and zooming and dancing on wings, the dinos are soon upside down and dinosick! They decide to bail, hoping their dinochutes will work. They dino-do!In this exuberant follow up to Dinosailors and All Aboard the Dinotrain, the rollicking rhymes and paintings of reckless reptiles are dinofabulous.

Monster Chef


Nick Bland - 2014
    He was lumpy and grumpy and suitably hairy, but Marcel had a problem...He just wasn't scary.But one day, Marcel discovers that his cooking can give kids a real fright. Has he finally found the perfect job... a Monster Chef?

Meg on the Moon


Helen Nicoll - 1973
    so Meg makes a spell, and off they go!