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Pride & Prejudice : A BabyLit Counting Primer
Jennifer Adams - 2011
With clever, simple counting text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Sugar’s Alison Oliver, Little Miss Austen and Little Master Shakespeare are a must for every savvy parent’s nursery library.
On the Night You Were Born
Nancy Tillman - 2005
The moon stayed up till morning. The geese flew home to celebrate. Polar bears danced.On the night you were born you brought wonder and magic to the world. Here is a book that celebrates you. It is meant to be carried wherever life takes you, over all the roads, through all the years.This debut picture book by Nancy Tillman has touched the hearts of readers of all ages, from the youngest readers, to new mothers, to grandparents. A New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling book, On the Night You Were Born is sure to be a beloved addition to family libraries.
Another Monster at the End of This Book
Jon Stone - 1996
In this sequel, furry old Grover is still fearful of monsters--and he learns that there's another one at the end of this book! Just who is the monster at the end of this book?
The Art Lesson
Tomie dePaola - 1989
He can't wait to get to school and have real art lessons. When Tommy gets to school and finds out that the art lessons are full of "rules", he is surprised and dismayed. How the wise art teacher finds a way to give Tommy the freedom to create and stay within the "rules" makes a wonderfully perceptive picture book about growing up and keeping one's individuality.Tomie dePaola is the author and illustrator of many beloved books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Book Strega Nona. Fans of all ages will be pleased to hear that The Art Lesson is, in fact, based on the artist's own experiences growing up, and offers a welcome glimpse into his past. This bright picture book is as covered with drawings as the walls of Tommy's parents' and grandparents' houses, and sends an inspirational message to budding artists and individualists. Break out the crayons!
Here Are My Hands
Bill Martin Jr. - 1987
The rhyming text and bold illustrations do more than name the eyes, ears, nose, and toes. By featuring children of many different backgrounds, the book quietly celebrates the commonality of people around the world.
A Seed Is Sleepy
Dianna Hutts Aston - 2007
Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it a guide that is equally at home being read on a parent's lap as in a classroom reading circle.
I Am a Rainbow
Dolly Parton - 2009
Words and music describe different emotions in terms of colour as when everything is rosy when one feels joyful, then remind the reader that everyone experiences this same rainbow of emotions.
Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4)
Frank Murphy - 2001
A funny, entertaining introduction to Ben Franklin and his many inventions, including the story of how he created the "magic square." A magic square is a box of nine numbers arranged so that any line of three numbers adds up to the same number, including on the diagonal! Teachers and kids will love finding out about this popular teaching tool that is still used in elementary schools today!
Mystery Math: A First Book of Algebra
David A. Adler - 2011
Luckily, algebra will help you solve each problem. By using simple addition, subtraction, mulitplication, and division, you'll discover that solving math mysteries isn't scary at all -- it's fun!
The Dragons are Singing Tonight
Jack Prelutsky - 1993
There's a `just right' quality to the verse that makes it a pleasure to read the words aloud. Because it appeals on so many levels, this is one poetry book that won't sit on the shelf for long."—Booklist.This New York Times Notable Book of the Year is a wonderful introduction to the pleasures of poetry and word play from a master of the genre, Jack Prelutsky.
Cuddle Bear
Claire Freedman - 2011
Do you need cuddles, cheer up hugs or snuggles to share? Then Cuddle Bear is made for you - a hug-you-happy Bear! Meet Cuddle Bear, the unforgettable hero with hugs for everyone!
Safari, So Good
Bonnie Worth - 2011
Set off on a trip to Africa with Nick, Sally and the Cat in the Hat!Take a walk on the wild side with the Cat in the Hat! Meet all the animals, big and small, that make safari, so good! Spot cats, elephants, zebra, giraffe, hippos, warthogs, buffalo, baboons, side-striped jackals, spotted hyena, pythons, vipers, and six kinds of antelope!There are tons of fascinating wildlife facts, all told in a rhythmically rhyming story that will keep children captivated for hours!
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.
Little Oink
Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 2009
Little Oink is a neat little fellow. Clean, clean, clean, that's all he wants to do. But Mama and Papa won't have it! They say in order to be a proper pig, he has to learn to make a proper mess. "Don't come out until your room is a pigsty," says Papa Pig. "I won't have any child of mine going out looking so neat and clean. It's just not acceptable," says Mama Pig. Readers who hate to clean up will love this humorous twist on a universal dilemma.
Disney Pixar Finding Nemo (a Little Golden Book)
Victoria Saxon - 2003
This Little Golden Book retells Disney/Pixar's newest film, Finding Nemo.