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I Am a Bunny
Ole Risom - 1963
My name is Nicholas. I live in a hollow tree. This classic Golden Book, illustrated by Richard Scarry, celebrates its 50th anniversary with the story of Nicholas, a bunny clad in red overalls. In the spring, he picks flowers, and in the summer, watches the frogs in the pond. In the fall, he sees the animals getting ready for winter. And when winter comes, he watches the snow falling from the sky...then curls up in his hollow tree to dream about Spring. No child's library is complete without this gentle story of the seasons.
Day Dreamers: A Journey of Imagination
Emily Winfield Martin - 2014
Whether cloud-gazing or wandering through a museum, reading a book or playing in a tide-pool, the children in this picture book find themselves in places inhabited by magical creatures such as dragons, unicorns, griffins, and jackalopes. A whimsical rhyme accompanies the dream-worthy illustrations.From the Hardcover edition.
Little Fur Family
Margaret Wise Brown - 1946
The entire book is bound in soft and cozy imitation fur and packaged in a keepsake box!Little Fur Family tells the story of a little fur child's day in the woods with his family. The day ends when his big fur parents tuck him in bed "all soft and warm," and sing him to sleep with a lovely bedtime song. Garth Williams's soft illustrations join Margaret Wise Brown's rhythmic text to create a gentle lullaby. Featuring a fun, interactive element—a soft, brown, furry cover for little ones to touch and feel—this oversized edition of Little Fur Family is sure to comfort and delight readers.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!
Lucille Colandro - 2002
What won't this old lady swallow? This time around, a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin, some bones, and a wizard are all on the menu! This Halloween-themed twist on the classic "little old lady" books will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read it!
Penguin and Pinecone
Salina Yoon - 2012
When curious Penguin finds a lost pinecone in the snow, their friendship grows into something extraordinary!
Down in the Woods at Sleepytime
Carole Lexa Schaefer - 2000
The bear cubs want to play, the little hedgehogs are hungry, the bunnies are peek-a-booing, the toadlets are singing—and their mamas are at their wits' end! Will Grandma Owl finally find a way to settle everyone down to sleep?Carole Lexa Schaefer's delightful wordplay and Vanessa Cabban's winsome illustrations evoke a playful woodland world where tots of all types try to elude bedtime—until wise Grandma Owl affirms with a story that the time is right to say goodnight.
Vegetables in Underwear
Jared Chapman - 2015
The unexpectedness of vegetables in their unmentionables is enough to draw giggles, but the pride with which the “big kid” attire is flaunted in front of the baby carrots in diapers will tickle readers of all ages. With rhyming text that begs to be chanted aloud and art that looks good enough to eat, this vibrant story will encourage preschoolers to celebrate having left those diapers behind!
How to Catch a Unicorn
Adam Wallace - 2019
The #1 New York Times bestseller! Try to catch one of the world's most elusive mythical creatures—the unicorn! Filled with zany traps and lots of rainbow unicorn fun, this is the unicorn book of the year!Can you catch the unicorn? You’ll have to use your brain, So set your traps and prep your teamTo pet that rainbow mane!Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a MermaidHow to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a DragonHow to Catch a Monster
Pup and Bear
Kate Banks - 2017
You are not my mother, said the wolf pup. I am not your mother, said the polar bear, but I can cuddle you and keep you safe.Here is a picture book that celebrates differences and promotes kindness, sure to resonate with the many fans of the beloved classic, Mama Do You Love Me? During the ice melt that follows an Arctic winter, a wolf cub finds himself spinning out to sea on a sheet of ice. He awakes lost and alone to an unfamiliar smell: a polar bear. And while the polar bear is not the wolf's mother, she takes him on her back to her den, where she feeds him, keeps him warm, and does everything a mother would do. Time passes, the cub grows into a wolf, and soon it's time for him to venture out into the wide world alone. Years later, the now grown wolf comes upon a tiny lost polar bear cub--and the cycle begins again. With poetic prose this beautiful picture book about the love and kindness of a stranger is sure to touch a deep chord, particularly with parents and children who have found each other in unexpected ways.
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
Roald Dahl - 1985
キリンとサルとペリカン。おかしな、へんてこりんな3人ぐみだよ!
Baby Beluga
Raffi Cavoukian - 1983
Raffi's signature song and the top seller in his Songs to Read series, Baby Beluga is now available in a quality board book edition perfect for his youngest fans.
I Love You to the Moon and Back
Amelia Hepworth - 2015
They splash in the water, climb mountains, and watch the shimmering sky. They show their love by touching noses, playing chase, and of course, hugging. A sweet, gentle rhyme, perfect for sharing with a special little one!
Grandfather Buffalo
Jim Arnosky - 2006
Whenever the herd moves on, he is always a little behind.But when a female buffalo is ready to give birth, he is there to protect her, and he’s there to help nudge the new calf along.The youngster’s liveliness puts Grandfather Buffalo to the test, but the calf learns quickly that whether the herd is braving a dust storm or stopping for a rest, there’s no better place to be than right by Grandfather Buffalo’s side.Jim Arnosky shows the struggles faced in nature by both young and old, and the tender bonds that form across generations.
Mouse TV
Matt Novak - 1994
When the TV breaks, the mice are thrown into a tailspin wherein they discover the joys of new-found games and exploring, dancing and dressing up, even bedtime stories. And best of all, there are no commercials! Full color.
What a Wonderful World
Bob Thiele - 2014
Sweet and positive in its message, with bright, beautiful art, this book is sure to be a hit. Perfect for sharing!