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Bear Likes Jam


Ciara Gavin - 2017
    Mama Duck tells him that growing bears need to eat their vegetables first . . . but Bear can't stand the strange green things on his plate. He only wants jam! It's not until Bear notices the little ducks around him eating ALL of their food, that it finally clicks: Bear can have his dinner and his jam. This tender follow-up to Bear Is Not Tired will hit home with every family of finicky eaters.Praise for Bear Is Not Tired: "Gavin's watercolors offer humor and tenderness in equal supply, making this blended family irresistible." --Publishers Weekly, starred review"Warm and wonderful." --Kirkus Reviews on Bear Is Not Tired

Angelina Ballerina


Katharine Holabird - 1983
    Her parents are in despair until they send her to ballet school.

We Gather Together...Now Please Get Lost!


Diane deGroat - 2001
    Luckily, faithful Philip comes to the rescue. This memorable holiday episode in the popular series about Gilbert proves to readers that there is always something to be thankful for.

Bubsimouse visits grandma and grandpa


Siegfried Freudenfels - 2017
    Bubsimouse spends a weekend with his beloved grandparents. He experiences all sorts of small and big adventures, like a fun hike to a castle, or an exciting pedal boat race on the lake, and always, they learn exciting things from each other.An uplifting and joyful children's book, which makes every grandchild and grandparent want to spend some fun times together. The book is also ideal as a sleeping aid, since it is ending the day with a positive story for the child. Family, friendship and mutual respect are addressed in this book in an entertaining way.You are looking for free children books, free ebooks or adventures for readers? Perfect! Bubsimouse offers high quality google and kindle books for free.

How Oakley Lost His Spots (Oakley and Bella Book 1)


D.C. Swain - 2013
    Convinced by his friend Rover that he has lost them, he sets off to find his spots, only to find out that Dalmatians aren’t born with spots and that they all develop at different times. A vividly illustrated picture book, this story is perfect for showing children how everyone develops at different rates. ***Check out the other books in the "Oakley and Bella" series: -When Oakley Met Bella -Oakley and Bella Meet Puss -Oakley and Bella on Holiday

Little Tricker the Squirrel Meets Big Double the Bear


Ken Kesey - 1990
    . . . (Kesey's) style brings each character into sharp focus".--School Library Journal. An ALA Notable Book. Full-color illustrations throughout.

The Funny Thing


Wanda Gág - 1929
    It tells the story of a curious “aminal” that eats children’s dolls. A kindly man named Bobo cannot stand by and allow this to happen. He entices it to eat the concoction “jum-jills.” A happy ending is assured when the Funny Thing discovers he loves them and never eats another doll.

The Fall Festival


Mercer Mayer - 2009
    From picking apples and taking hayrides to choosing the perfect pumpkin, no wonder everyone loves this time of year.The Fall Festival is a simple story—perfect for emergent readers who are eager to join Little Critter on a fun adventure.

Tinyville Town: Gets to Work!


Brian Biggs - 2016
    The series is set in a cozy community where the people are kind, everyone says hello when they’re walking down the street, the bus is always on time, and all the townsfolk do their part to keep things running smoothly. Everyone has a job to do in Tinyville Town. With a nod to the busy world of Richard Scarry and the neighborhood feel of Sesame Street, this new series will become a favorite read for preschoolers and is ideal for story time and class discussions about occupations and community helpers. Tinyville Town is a growing, thriving city full of interesting people. The townsfolk can’t wait to show readers around!   In Tinyville Town Gets to Work!, we see the evolution of a construction project to solve a problem. When there is a traffic jam on the Tinyville Town bridge, the residents decide to work together to build a new one. By following the hard work of the engineers and construction workers, readers will get to meet many different people in the town while watching the exciting new bridge take shape. The large picture book format and Biggs’s bright art brilliantly show the bridge, which was extensively researched to make it authentic for readers.   Every town has a bridge, and a trip over Tinyville’s new one will be fun for kids time and time again.

Ten Little Ladybugs


Melanie Gerth - 2000
    Where did they all go? Young ones will love finding out as they feel their way through the sturdy, colorful pages of this innovative book. The cute critters provide a hands-on learning experience and the rhyming text reinforces the counting concept. Interactive, educational, adorable -- this magical countdown book adds up to a whole lot of fun.

The Worm Family Has Its Picture Taken


Jennifer Frank - 2021
    It tells the story of a young worm who, embarrassed by her family’s appearance, disguises them for a family photo, but ultimately comes to appreciate them for who they are. Publication is planned for summer 2021.

How a Mouse Saved the Royal Cat


Kurt Zimmerman - 2017
    Illustrations are scattered throughout this short story to help keep your young ones engaged. A great lesson book on cooperation and problem-solving, and it is just fun to read! Perfect for bedtime or story time! Please note: The ebook version has color illustrations, while the printed version has black-and-white illustrations to keep the printing costs within reason.

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.

The Ice-Cream Cone Coot and Other Rare Birds


Arnold Lobel - 1971
    Don't look for them in nature books, in parks or pet shop cages, The Drippet, Piffle and the rest live only on these pages.

Miss Suzy


Miriam Young - 1964
    Poor Miss Suzy is very sad. But soon she finds a beautiful dollhouse and meets a band of brave toy soldiers. How Miss Suzy and the soldiers help each other makes a gentle, old-fashioned tale that will capture the imagination of girls and boys alike. Enchanting illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner Arnold Lobel are sure to make the kind squirrel and the gallant soldiers the everlasting friends of all who turn the pages.