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Be Glad Your Dad...(Is Not an Octopus!)
Matthew Logelin - 2016
Then you wish you could swap him for something else. But be careful what you wish for, because it could be way worse.... In this silly what-if story, kids will roar with laughter at the misadventures of a monkey dad, an alligator dad, a whale dad, and even a unicorn dad! But nothing can replace the dads who love them more than anything in the whole wide world. Be sure to check out the fun facts about the animals in the story in the back of the book!
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.
Disney's Aladdin
Don Ferguson - 1992
Full-color story featuring characters of Disney's Aladdin.
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas [With Special Childrens Song]
Emma Kragen - 1998
Original photography of canines with fun and festive hand-painted art make this one of the season's most original and fun books.
Welcome to Bobville: City of Bobs
Jonah Winter - 2020
Welcome to Bobville, home to people only named Bob! In Bobville, the Bobs eat the same food, wear the same clothes, watch the same movies, and have the same hobbies. They agree on everything-- ESPECIALLY that they don't like anyone who isn't named Bob. The Bobs go about their Bob ways, until one day, to the surprise of the entire city, one resident decides he wants to do things a little differently, and live as Bruce. In response, the Bobs build a wall to keep Bruce, and anyone else who dares to be different, out of the city. But Bruce doesn't mind-- it turns out the diverse world outside of Bobville is actually very beautiful. In this timely picture book, bestselling author Jonah Winter and acclaimed illustrator Bob Staake explore how exclusion and walls breed intolerance, and how being different and open-minded enriches our lives and the world.
Curious George at the Fire Station
Margret Rey - 1985
When he rings the bell on the fire engine, the firemen think there's a real fire. It seems that a fire station is no place for a curious monkey -- unless that monkey is George, who can do what none of the firemen can to make a quick rescue.
I Don't Want to Be Big
Dev Petty - 2016
Frog does NOT want to grow up. Doesn’t need to be tall. Doesn’t want to be able to jump high enough to see the tree frogs. He’s just FINE being small. Besides, if you grow up, you don’t get to do fun things like jump in mud puddles with your best friend, Pig. Do you?
Out Into the Big Wide Lake
Paul Harbridge - 2021
She's nervous but excited at the adventure ahead.She helps her grandfather with his grocery deliveries by boat, where she meets all the neighbors, including a very grumpy old man named Walter. And she makes best friends with her grandparents' dog, Parbuckle.Her grandmother even teaches her to pilot the boat all by herself!When her grandfather takes ill suddenly, it's up to Kate -- but can she really make all those deliveries, even to grumpy old Walter? She has to try!Based on the author's sister, Kate is a lovable, brave, smart and feisty character who will capture your heart in this gorgeous and moving story about facing fears and gaining independence.
Secret of the Peaceful Warrior
Dan Millman - 1991
One night in a dream, Danny meets an old man with shining white hair--a man who will soon appear in real life and share a wonderful secret. An inspirational story about courage and love. Full-color illustrations.
Bedtime for Little Bears!
David Bedford - 2007
'I'm not sleepy, ' he said, 'and I don't want to go to bed yet.' "Mother Bear smiled. 'Shall we take one last walk, ' she said, 'and see who else is going to bed?'" Little Bear and Mother Bear take one last walk to see the other animals getting ready for bed. Will this make Little Bear sleepy enough to snuggle down for the night? With cuddly illustrations painted in cool tones, this wonderful bedtime book is the perfect story for any child who isn't quite ready to go to sleep.
Urban Forest: Images of Trees in the Human Landscape
David Bayles - 2003
This volume showcases his extraordinary vision of urban trees and their often precarious, sometimes triumphant place in the human landscape.
The Berenstain Bears' Bedtime Battle
Jan Berenstain - 2016
Who wants to go to bed when you can play with dinosaurs, have a tea party, or get a piggyback ride from Papa Bear? Brother Bear and Sister Bear are doing everything they can to postpone their bedtime -- even if that means putting Mama Bear and Papa Bear to bed first!
I Am Not a Penguin: A Pangolin's Lament
Liz Wong - 2021
This hilarious story of a pangolin with an identity crisis will be loved by fans of Penguin Problems and Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great.Poor pangolin--he's trying to explain who he is, but all the other animals keep getting confused.You have scales--like a snake? A long tongue--like a frog? A strong scent--like a skunk? You can roll in a ball--like an armadillo? And a name that sounds a lot like...penguin? We love penguins!"No, no, no! I am not a penguin! There are no penguins here!"But then, just when it couldn't get worse, a penguin arrives!!What's a poor pangolin got to do to be understood?!
The Christmas Star
Marcus Pfister - 1993
Now available in a sturdy board book edition, this glittering Nativity, by the author of "The Rainbow Fish," is a perfect Christmas gift for the entire family to share.
The Secret Box
Barbara Lehman - 2011
Times change.Cities may grow large.Summers may come and go.And people might grow old,but the one thing that alwaysremains the same is the desire foradventure.Barbara Lehman takes readers on a timeless trip to a world of secret messages left in secret boxes hidden in secret places. You’ll never know what you’ll find when you look inside!