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No Sleep for the Sheep!
Karen Beaumont - 2011
All is peaceful until—QUACK! Is that a duck at the barn door? And now a goat? A pig? A cow? A horse? Each new unexpected guest is bigger and louder than the last! How will the sheep ever get this barnyard crowd to quiet down before—COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO!
Mrs. McNosh and the Great Big Squash
Sarah Weeks - 2000
McNosh Hangs Up Her WashAsk your child to describe the story by looking at the picturesMake up other silly events that could happen in the story
Eloise Wilkin's Mother Goose
Eloise Wilkin - 1961
Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes book w/ illustrations by Eloise Wilkin.A Little Golden book.
Amazing Airplanes
Tony Mitton - 2002
This action-packed picture book will delight all children who love things that go!
The Roly-Poly Spider
Jill Sardegna - 1994
Parodying the classic The Itsy Bitsy Spider, the hilarious story tells of a Roly-Poly Spider who has all of her friends for lunch—literally—and becomes so chubby that she cannot get up the water spout.
A New School Year: Stories in Six Voices
Sally Derby - 2017
With nerves and excitement each child gears up for a new school year by hustling in the morning, meeting new teachers and new classmates during the day, and heading home with homework and relief by day's end.Simple, bright illustrations focus on each child and his/her worries, hopes, and successes on the first day of school.
Change Sings: a Children's Anthem
Amanda Gorman - 2021
As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes—big or small—in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves.
Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color
Julia Denos - 2016
Her name was Swatch, and color was her passion. From brave green to in-between gray to rumble-tumble pink . . . Swatch wanted to collect them all. But colors don’t always like to be tamed. . . .This is an exuberant celebration of all the beauty and color that make up our lives.
Deep in the Swamp
Donna M. Bateman - 2007
A helpful guide to swamp flora and fauna is included.Modeled after the song "Over in the Meadow" by Olive A. Wadsworth.
Pretty Minnie in Paris
Danielle Steel - 2014
Lost backstage during a noisy, crowded fashion show, tiny Minnie is separated from her owner, the girl she loves best. Quel désastre! But chaos turns to couture when Minnie unexpectedly finds herself the star of the runway. With a dreamy Paris backdrop and an atelier full of adorable outfits, Pretty Minnie in Paris is sure to be in vogue as the season's must-have tale for little girls-and Danielle Steel fans of all ages-who love clothing, glamour, glitter, and all things à la mode.
This Is the Turkey
Abby Levine - 2000
He and his sister help prepare the fixings, and soon his friends and relatives bring their own dishes and merriment.At last, it's time to bring in Max's turkey. But watch out! Mom steps on a toy car and the turkey goes flying -- landing in the fishtank! How can there be Thanksgiving without a turkey?Abby Levine's humorous, rhyming story gets to the heart of the Thanksgiving celebration. Max and his family were first introduced in This Is the Pumpkin. The author lives in Illinois. Paige Billin-Frye lives in Washington, D.C.
Toys Galore
Peter Stein - 2013
Once again, Peter Stein’s playful verse and Bob Staake’s uproarious illustrations come together in an explosion of color and whimsy, while imagination takes center stage as the best toy of all. Toys Galore is one playground you won’t want to miss!
Does Frankenstein Get Hungry?
John Solimine - 2018
But instead of pulling the covers over her head, she comes up with a list of important questions, like:Does Frankenstein get hungry?Does Dracula floss his fangs?Does the boogeyman have boogers?Does the thing that lives beneath my bed get lonely under there?With each inquiry, the little girl's confidence grows--proving monsters are no match for her imagination! From debut talent John Solimine, this laugh-out-loud picture book has all the silly and gentle reassurance kids need for a good night's sleep.
Cat Goes Fiddle-I-Fee
Paul Galdone - 1985
An old English cumulative rhyme introduces young children to their favorite farm animals with verses that prompt them to learn the sound that each animal makes.