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A Year Around the Great Oak


Gerda Muller - 1991
    In the fall, Robin takes them to see his favorite tree -- a giant oak that is 300 years old. The children build a den under the oak tree's giant branches and watch the squirrels hide acorns in its wide trunk.In the winter they ski through the forest and meet the foresters who chose which trees will become firewood this year -- but not their beautiful oak tree!In the spring the children go searching for badgers and see many animals that live in the forest -- nesting birds, gentle deer and shy rabbits. One night, the tree helps Benjamin when he discovers a creature he didn't expect. How can the children say thank you?A beautifully detailed, seasonal story from Gerda Muller, who gave us the beloved Seasons board books and Where Do They Go When it Rains? Children will love to spot the realistic animals and birds that live in the great oak's forest.

Children's books: The Magic of words! By Joshua McManus: (Fun, Rhyming Bedtime Story/Picture Book About the magic of words!, for Beginner Readers, Ages 3-5) (giggletastic stories 5)


Joshua McManus - 2018
     Think of every single word, Every word you’ve heard. Every single word you say, Has a secret magic way! Like words can be kind, With love and some care. Or truly amaze, And capture your stare! So why not dive into this funny rhyming picture book to uncover everything words can do! This is a lovely fully illustrated picture book for children with heaps of humour that guides your through with exciting rhyme! And discover the true magic a word can do to others!

Misty the Curious Cat


Efrat Haddi - 2015
     “Misty, is the most curious cat I had ever seen,” said Amy. “Mother," Amy asks, "Why is Misty so curious?" Author Efrat Haddi is taking young children on a journey with Amy while she learn a very important lesson. " Misty the Curious Cat" helps to teach children an important social skill that can make home life happier and school more successful. It also provides parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children why being curious is a way to learn new things. This well-written and inspiring story, delivers easy-to-digest education complemented by vibrant, delightful illustrations This story may be ideal for reading to your kids at bedtime and enjoyable for the whole family as well! It is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children. ** Don't forget to get your FREE GIFT inside **

Mary Had a Little Lamb


Marina Aizen - 2012
    Look through the die-cut holes in each page to see what her lambs are up to!

In the Bag!: Margaret Knight Wraps It Up


Monica Kulling - 2011
    The third book in the series introduces the fascinating Margaret Knight. Known as Mattie, she was different from most American girls living in 1850. She loved to make things with wood and made the best kites and sleds in town. Her father died when she was only three, and by the time she was twelve, she was working at the local cotton mill alongside her two older brothers. One day, she saw a worker get injured by a shuttle that had come loose from the giant loom, and the accident inspired her to invent a stop-motion device. It was the first of her many inventions.Margaret Knight devoted her life to inventing, and is best known for the clever, practical, paper bag. When she died in 1914, she had ninety inventions to her name and over twenty patents, astounding accomplishments for a woman of her day. Monica Kulling’s easy-to-read text, peppered with lots of dialogue, brings an amazing, inspiring woman to life.

A Million Fish...More or Less


Patricia C. McKissack - 1992
    McKissack's original yarn of the Louisiana bayou is told with verve and sly wit. (Publishers Weekly, Starred review)Hugh Thomas knows that the Bayou Clapateaux is a mighty peculiar place. Why, back in 1903, Papa-Daddy and Elder Abbajon caught a turkey that weighed 500 pounds...more or less. 500 pounds?! Hugh Thomas isn't so sure about that, until he's left alone on the bayou with only his fishing pole for company. Soon he catches three fish, and then...a million more! But after meeting up with raccoon bandits, thieving crows, and a hungry cat named Chantilly, Hugh Thomas returns home with just enough fish for breakfast...and a fantastic story, of course!

LEGO® NINJAGO: Ninja, Go! (DK Readers L2)


Julia March - 2015
    Jump straight into the middle of the action as children's favorite Ninja warriors harness their powers in an awesome new adventure. Level 2 DK Readers are for children who have started to read on their own, but still need some help. These books contain more words, more complex stories, and smaller type than Level 1. They use slightly longer sentences that are still simple in construction. Information boxes provide lots of extra fun facts. DK Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies.

The Bees (Down in the Garden Book 1)


D.C. Swain - 2015
     Join the bees down in the garden on a day of fun, danger and adventure in this beautifully illustrated picture book. With a whimsical story and crisp, original illustrations, this is a story your children will want to read again and again.

DC Graphic Novels for Kids Sneak Peeks: Teen Titans Go! Roll With It! (2020-) #1


P.C. Morrissey - 2020
    Their new session is so engrossing, they don’t notice when a supervillain takes over their game—and then their city…

DC Graphic Novels for Kids Sneak Peeks: DC Super Hero Girls: Midterms (2020-) #1


Amy Wolfram - 2020
    Harleen Quinzel?! Three students top the leaderboard at Metropolis High, and the upcoming midterms will determine who's the best in class. But each girl must first face challenges from their real lives!

Until Now


Anne Geddes - 1998
    In Until Now, Geddes takes us behind the scenes to find out what she was thinking when she captured these images, her 113 most-favorite photographs. Her text also provides a background to each photograph and helps readers understand how this artist and her subjects work together.Consider, for example, Geddes' comments about the shot she captured in 1991, which she titled "Rebecca": "She didn't want to hold the tulips, and she didn't want to sit on the chair-there were too many other things to be done. How do you get a 14-month-old to sit still' Show her the jelly bean, and then put it down her trousers."From signature photos of newborns to touching interactions between parent and child to enthusiastic poses from older children, this gift-size hardcover edition of Until Now gathers together Geddes' most revealing and compelling work. Whether she's posing babies in the garden or in the studio, Anne Geddes' deep affection for babies and children is obvious in the award-winning images she creates.

49 Ways to Steal the Cookie Jar (The 49... Series Book 2)


James Warwood - 2013
    Got a sweet tooth?... Can't wait till dinner time?... Here's 49 (extremely silly) ways to reach the Cookie Jar! Join the hilarious adventure of these cheeky kids who will try absolutely anything to get their hands on the Cookie Jar. With an illustration for each haphazard attempt, you're guaranteed to laugh, smirk, and chuckle for hours. Disclaimer: reading this eBook will probably make you giggle, but won't help you get a cookie. Recommended Age: 10+

Freddie Frog is Hungry


Kari Brimhall - 2011
    Your child will delight in reading this funny tale over and over again as you learn different colors and sizes. The bright illustrations and easy to read words will have your child reading along and chanting "I'm still hungry!"

The Stupids Step Out


Harry Allard - 1974
    The Stupids and their dog, Kitty, have a fun-filled day doing ridiculous things.

Advanced Sex Tips for Girls: This Time It's Personal


Cynthia Heimel - 2002
    Now, in this eagerly awaited follow-up, Heimel takes us on a journey toward romantic enlightenment and finds it's not all that far from midtown. Should you date a man who's on Prozac? Why is "single" a buzzword that makes us feel like killing ourselves? What's so funny about a man in a dress? Why was the panty girdle the straw that broke the back of the patriarchy? What if your son gets married on MTV? Is the Backlash over? Why does the theory of evolution dictate that every human must get laid as much as humanly possible? Entertaining, erudite, and always irreverent, Heimel's manifesto is a must-have for the twenty-first-century female.