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London, the Doggy and Me
Rosen Trevithick - 2012
The only catch is that she has to look after a pet dog in exchange for board.She soon finds herself trying to juggle auditions, the demise of a long-term relationship and a blossoming fling, all whist hiding a sinister secret concealed within her suitcase.
What Do You Do, Dear? Proper Conduct for All Occasions
Sesyle Joslin - 1961
What do you do when:...a lady polar bear walks into your igloo in a white fur coat?...the lady you are forcing to walk the plank drops her handkerchief?...you meet someone coming the other way on a circus tightrope?This is the funniest book on good behavior you'll ever read!
Benny and Penny in the Toy Breaker: TOON Level 2
Geoffrey Hayes - 2010
Will the three mice find a way to play without something getting torn, ripped, or snatched away? Bestselling author Geoffrey Hayes returns to thrill us with a hilarious tale of tiny cousins who discover a game that can’t ever be ruined. Early readers will want to return over and over to this newest adventure of the charming mice, and learn from them how to embrace a solution rather than evade a problem.
Rupert's Snowman
Phillipa Warden - 2020
Sledging, building snowmen, making snow angels and having snowball fights. But wait! What is this? Why is Rupert racing back up the hill? Join him and his mummy as they are forced to embark on a Snowy Adventure Rescue...
It's My Bedtime...But I'm Thirsty!: (and other famous stalls)
Shannon Benish - 2018
It's time for bed, but he's not ready for night! How many stalls can be used before Momma's little angel is fast asleep and counting sheep?
The Three Little Gators
Helen Ketteman - 2009
Three little gators strike out on their own in an east Texas swamp. Their mother warns them to build strong houses that can protect them from Big-bottomed Boar, who likes to eat tasty, tender gators for his snack. Soon, First Gator builds himself a nice house out of rocks. Second Gator reckons rocks are too much work, so he builds his house with sticks. And Third Gator’s house of sand is the easiest one to build! But soon Big-bottomed Boar shows up. With a bump, bump, bump of the fierce boar's rump, he knocks over Third Gator's house of sand. It doesn't take long for that rump to bump Second Gator's house of sticks. But he can't knock over Third Gator's house of stones, so he tries another way in - through the chimney! Guess what happens to the Boar's rump after that?!
Who Wants To Play With Little Mouse?: A fun counting story about friendship
Jana Buchmann - 2020
Little Mouse travels around counting from one to ten, meeting cute little friends along the way. He encounters the world’s three most adorable spiders catching golden rays of sunshine and various other creatures like six slow slimy snails and seven busy buzzing bees. But none seem to care about him. Little Mouse heads home, dejected. The next day, however, his numbered friends arrive to recount all the good times they’ve shared with Little Mouse. So together they count down from ten to one and regain their friendship.Jana Buchmann demonstrates a musician’s timing and a poet’s skill in this perfectly penned book for aspiring little readers. The story, which centers on being disappointed when things don’t go your way, is easy to follow and is relevant for young children. The counting lesson is delivered is such a beautiful and engaging way that kids won’t even realize they are mastering their numbers. The colorful illustrations are divine, embellishing an already wonderful story. I highly recommend Who Wants To Play With Little Mouse? by Jana Buchmann to anyone with toddlers or preschoolers at home, as it is an easy-to-grasp story that teaches counting and important lessons in such a way that every child will be eager to learn.
The Tent Mouse and the RV Mouse
Loretta Sponsler - 2019
While Thomas Tent-Mouse loves to camp in his tent where he feels connected to nature, his cousin Harvey RV-Mouse loves to camp in his RV where he feels safe. Adventure awaits these outdoor-loving cousins, as they learn that it’s okay to like different things. Fans of A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee, Llama Llama Loves Camping, and Curious George Goes Camping will love this camping book.Easy to follow storyline, beautiful illustrations, and likable characters – combined with a lesson that preferences differ. Strengthen the love for books and camping with this lovable story and rich illustrations.
A fun read-aloud for families and elementary story time
Books for kids ages 3-6
Books for early and emergent readers
Ideal for camping theme lesson plans
Loretta Sponsler is the author of Goodnight, Campsite.
McDuff's Wild Romp
Rosemary Wells - 2005
He knew they were going to Aunt Frieda's house. Aunt Frieda's house means only one thing to McDuff-mean, old Purlina the cat! Purlina shows her claws and clicks her teeth at McDuff. She won't even let him sit on the sofa. When an Organic Turkey Tidbit falls from the dinner table, a mad chase ensues.
Donald Drains the Swamp
Eric Metaxas - 2018
Their King has forgotten all about them, thanks to the swamp creatures who surround the castle. “They’re slippery!” “—and scaly!” “and SLIMY!" Donald is just a caveman. But when the people ask for his help, he realizes there’s only one way to save the kingdom: DRAIN… THE… SWAMP! Written by #1 national bestselling author and humorist Eric Metaxas and illustrated by award-winning artist Tim Raglin, Donald Drains the Swamp is a whimsical parable for the current political moment.
I Am Stronger Than Anger: Picture Book About Anger Management and Dealing with Kids Emotions
Elizabeth Cole - 2020
They might shout, cry, throw things and roll on the floor or all of these things combined. That's why most parents need help managing their kids emotions and feelings.This book about little Nick:- contains lovely illustrations and lightly rhyming storyline- helps children recognize and cope with their anger in a funny way through communication with zoo animals- offers a variety of calming techniques and is aimed to improve kids self-regulation skills- teaches children to admit their mistakes and say "I'm sorry"- includes a bonus coloring pageEven if you have tried everything, this book is perfect for gaining a deeper understanding of children anger management and how to help kids control their emotions. We highly recommend it to parents.
Inspector Hopper
Doug Cushman - 2000
With the help of his partner, McBugg, this tiny supersleuth can crack any case!
Stinky Santa: A Very Smelly Christmas E-book for Kids
Otto Fishblanket - 2012
It is illustrated by celebrity childen's book illustrator, Gerald Hawksley.If you are searching for a Christmas ebook, particularly a Christmas ebook that rhymes and has pictures, and is about a smelly Santa, then you have come to the right place.(Any similarity to any real Santa is purely coincidental)
The Runaway Mommy
Jane Paris - 2013
The Runaway Mommy imagines what life would be like if she ran away. She learns flamenco dancing in Barcelona, joins a tech startup in San Francisco and hits the campaign trail interning for a presidential candidate. All the while, her little one follows with a captivating eagerness that brings the runaway mommy back where she belongs.