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Where My Feet Go


Birgitta Sif - 2016
      Meet Little Panda. He's awake and ready for adventure. Where will his feet take him? Do they walk a normal walk down a normal street? Or will they find a new way to carry him through the day? Maybe a tree branch can be a shaky bridge. A sandbox a desert. A bath an underwater adventure. Maybe little feet can go anywhere. . . . There's a whole world to explore! Young children will see themselves in Little Panda and find inspiration in Little Panda's big steps.

Oh No, Little Dragon!


Jim Averbeck - 2012
    But even when he gets a little too rambunctious, there’s no OH NO! that Mama’s kiss can’t fix.     Jim Averbeck celebrates both the tremendous energy of a little boy and the tenderness shared between mother and child in this vibrant picture book that begs to be read aloud.

Your Moon, My Moon: A Grandmother's Words to a Faraway Child


Patricia MacLachlan - 2011
    Patricia MacLachlan has created a bridge to close the distance by finding connections in memories and the moon they share. A beautiful, lyrical poem coupled with Bryan Collier's rich collages, Here and There celebrates the importance of staying close to your family, even across thousands of miles.

The Story of Mrs. Lovewright and Purrless Her Cat


Lore Segal - 1985
    Zelinsky and author Lore Segal that tells the hilarious story of a finicky feline and his frustrated owner. Full color.

Pinkalicious: Pink of Hearts


Victoria Kann - 2011
    Pinkalicious creates a magnificently pinkerrific card. Will the valentine that she gets in return measure up?This 8x8 paperback can be enjoyed as a Valentine's Day gift for young Pinkalicious fans and by all little ones looking for a fun story. The cards, stickers, and poster provide even more value and fun!

Catching Kisses


Amy Gibson - 2013
    From San Francisco to New Orleans to New York City, the text and stylized artwork celebrate all the ways kisses are shared.

Teach Your Buffalo to Play Drums


Audrey Vernick - 2011
    Does your buffalo pound on pots and pans?Tap out rhythms at the dinner table?It’s not as unusual as you might think.He’s simply at the start of an exciting new journey.A very loud musical journey that begins by teaching your buffalo to play drums.(Did we mention it might be loud?)From the author and illustrator of Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? comes this hilarious musical romp about encouraging your buffalo to find his inner rock star.

Whose Shoe?


Eve Bunting - 2015
    A conscientious role model, this determined mouse asks an unlikely assortment of animals if the shoe belongs to them, hears about their own shoes, and receives a surprising reward at the end. Eve Bunting's cheerful rhymed text and Sergio Ruzzier's charmingly unique illustrations make this a delightful book to share with a young child.

Behind Closed Doors


Michael Donovan - 2013
    Eddie Flynn in the book that won the 2012 Northern Crime competition. "Eddie Flynn is part Philip Marlowe, part Eddie Gumshoe, a likeable wisecracking guy ... humour ... violent confrontations ... well recommended." - EUROCRIME "... great concise writing style ... fast paced action ... Donovan makes you feel as though you are uncovering the truth ... well worth reading." - NEWBOOKSMAG Family feuds, booze and bad company. Teenager Rebecca Slater's walk on the wild side has taken a downward spiral. And now she's disappeared. But her family don't seem to have noticed. Wealthy, private, dysfunctional, the Slaters deny that their daughter is missing – even as they block all attempts by Rebecca's friends to contact her. So the friends contact a private investigator. Eddie Flynn is good at finding people. And he's good at spotting lies. It doesn't take him long to see through the Slaters' denials. So he digs around, and isn't too surprised when some unpleasant people come scuttling out of the cracks in their perfect world. But for these people the teenager's disappearance is part of a plan. One that's too important to be threatened by an investigator with more persistence than sense. So it's time for the investigator to disappear...

Your Hand In My Hand


Mark Sperring - 2014
    A perfect picture book to share at bedtime or as a gift to welcome a new baby, and for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.

No Yeti Yet


Mary Ann Fraser - 2015
    When big brother decides that a snowy winter day is perfect for a yeti hunt, his little brother comes along, asking questions about the mysterious creatures all along the way.

The Shelf Elf


Jackie Mims Hopkins - 2004
    Book Details: Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 8/30/2004 Pages: Reading Level: Age 8 and Up

The Emotions Book : A Little Story About BIG Feelings (Brave Kids Press)


Liz Fletcher - 2021
    

Apex Predators: The World's Deadliest Hunters, Past and Present


Steve Jenkins - 2017
    Using his signature art style, Jenkins illustrates how these animals dominate their different ecosystems using speed, strength, and even cooperation and cunning. Take a trip through history and discover apex predators both past and present, from the earliest sea creatures to the modern African lion and giant freshwater ray, which can grow to over fifteen feet.

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Deborah Freedman - 2007
    Her little sister Lucie prefers kitties. Emma and Lucie might not always get along, but can their drawings? Deborah Freedman proves once and for all whether kitties and princesses can live happily ever after in her charmingly original picture book debut.