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My Papa is a Princess
Doug Cenko - 2018
When Papa braids her hair, he’s a hairdresser; when he hangs her drawings on the wall, he’s an art collector. But no matter what happens, he is always her papa, and that’s the most important thing of all!
The Tiptoeing Tiger
Philippa Leathers - 2018
. . most tigers, that is. But no one is afraid of Little Tiger. He's just too small and clumsy to frighten anyone. Determined to prove that he is terrifying, Little Tiger sets out on tiptoe, creeping through the forest to find someone to scare. He gets yawned at and laughed at, but Little Tiger won't give up. Is there any animal in the forest who will find him just as sleek, silent, and totally terrifying as the bigger tigers?
Peppa Pig: George's Balloon
Neville Astley - 2015
Who will rescue the balloon when it starts to float away?A new adventure featuring Peppa and George.
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 Backwards Birthday Party
Tom Chapin - 2014
Have a happy birthday—the backwards way! Full of fun and based on the hit song from Tom Chapin and John Forster, this is a celebratory birthday bash like no other.Put your clothes on inside out, heat up the ice cream, and hang on to your party hats—because everything’s out of whack at the backwards birthday party!From beloved, three-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Tom Chapin, four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Forster, and with stunning illustrations from Chuck Groenink comes the zaniest birthday party you’ll ever attend.
Nia and the New Free Library
Ian Lendler - 2021
. . but how can one person build a whole library?• Explores the power of community and what a group can accomplish• Teaches the importance of working together toward a common goal• Reminds readers of the important role libraries play in community, and how they workSometimes the biggest things can start with almost nothing at all.Ian Lendler and Mark Pett bring humor and heart to this clever twist on the classic "Stone Soup" folktale.• This triumphant ode to the magic of sharing stories is sure to strike a chord with bibliophiles of all genres, ages, and stripes.• Resonates year-round as a go-to birthday or holiday gift for book-loving kids• Perfect for children ages 5 to 8 years old• Great gift for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, teachers, and educators• Add it to the shelf with books like Stone Soup by Marcia Brown, Delivering Your Mail by Ann Owen, and Seeds and Trees by Brandon Walden.
Big Plans
Bob Shea - 2008
He's got plans...and have you heard? They're BIG. With the help of a mynah bird and lucky stinky hat, he'll find a quarter...boss around some muckety-mucks...become the mayor--or even the president! And while he's at it...fly to the moon! This exuberant story is perfect for any child who is ready to dream BIG. Are you in?
The Apple Pie Tree
Zoe Hall - 1996
Soon the fruit is big, red, and ready to be picked. It's time to make an apple pie! Here is a celebration of apples and how things grow--sure to delight young readers all year long.
Normal Norman
Tara Lazar - 2016
Unfortunately, her exceedingly "normal" subject—an orangutan named Norman—turns out to be exceptionally strange. He speaks English, sleeps in a bed, loves his stuffed toy, goes bananas over pizza, and even deep-sea dives! Oh, no: what's a "normal" scientist to do?
Goldfish on Vacation
Sally Lloyd-Jones - 2018
It's looking like it might be a pretty boring vacation, but one day, something exciting happens. Someone starts fixing up the old fountain down the street--the one Grandpa says horses used to drink from before everyone had cars--and a sign appears: "Calling All Goldfish Looking for a Summer Home." H, Little O, and Baby Em can't wait to send their goldfish on vacation, and the fish, well, they seem pretty excited too. Based on the true story of Hamilton Fountain in New York City.
50 Below Zero
Robert Munsch - 1986
All night long, Jason gets woken up by strange noises that lead him to find his dad in the most unexpected places—from on top of the refrigerator to the freezing cold woods outside his house. In order to finally get a good night’s sleep, Jason musters up all of his resources and comes up with a most unexpected solution—tying his dad’s toe to the bathroom doorknob to keep him in place.
hello! hello!
Matthew Cordell - 2012
She says Hello to everyone. Hello? Hello! Her father says hello while texting, her mother says hello while working on her laptop and her brother doesn't say hello at all. The T.V shouts Hello! But she doesn't want to watch any shows. Lydia, now restless, ventures outside. There are so many things to say hello to! Hello rocks! Hello leaves! Hello flowers! When Lydia comes back home she decides to show her family what she has found, and it's hello world and goodbye gadgets!
Rectangle Time
Pamela Paul - 2021
This spunky, self-assured cat has always loved Rectangle Time--when the boy and the man he lives with curl up with their rectangle and read aloud from it. The cat knows how helpful he is during Rectangle Time, of course--his presence is vital to the very ritual! But when the rectangle starts to get smaller, the stories start to get quieter, and worst of all, the boy no longer needs the cat's help, the cat must find a way to reclaim his part in Rectangle Time, even if slightly different from before.In this fun, funny, and ultimately sweet story about growing up, embracing change, and the ways we all can misread social cues, we see the power of stories to bring everyone together--there's always room for everyone at story time.Praise for
Rectangle Time
The story subtly celebrates the pleasures of being read to and of growing toward reading independence. . . . A good option to hand educators needing to teach inference and for lovers of silly cats. --
SLJ
A sweet story about falling in love with reading. --
Kirkus
Comforting . . . clever. --
Publishers Weekly
This readaloud is sure to become a read-along as the listener's own literacy and vocabulary skills increase. --
BCCB
Truly delightful . . . kids will giggle over the familiar feline antics. --
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The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes
DuBose Heyward - 1939
That the story ends with success and a reward is, of course, as every child would wish.Like so many other classic stories for children, this one grew from being told and retold to a child for many years. That is why Mr. Heyward gives credit on the title-page to his eight-year-old daughter, Jenifer.
Flat Stanley and the Very Big Cookie
Jeff Brown - 2015
Pete the Baker make his delicious treats! When another baker begins taking away all his business, Mr. Pete comes up with a BIG idea to save his bakery, but he needs help from Stanley and Arthur! Will they succeed or will everything just fall flat?Flat Stanley and the Very Big Cookie is a Level Two Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.