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Herbie's Big Adventure
Jennie Poh - 2016
But one day Mommy tells Herbie that it's time to go exploring--all by himself! Herbie is so not sure, but ready or not, a westerly wind sweeps Herbie into the wide world ... and Herbie's Big Adventure begins! Little Herbie finds that he's braver than he thinks and even makes a friend before coming safely back home to Mommy.
Too Many Toys!
Heidi Deedman - 2015
She needs a plan!Ever since Lulu was a little baby, she's had Jupiter, her cuddly and most-favorite-ever teddy bear. But with each new birthday she gets new toys. And every Christmas she gets even more toys. Lulu's toys are absolutely everywhere! And now she can't even fit into her own bed. So Lulu decides to throw a very special party for all her toys—and all her friends. Charming and humorous, here is a story sure to resonate with toy-hungry children and slightly indulgent parents everywhere.
No Dogs Allowed!
Anne Davis - 2011
The dog's name is Cookie, and although fun-loving Gabby enjoys Cookie's company, grouchy Bud does not. In fact, Bud gets so fed up with Cookie that he kicks her out of the house. "No dogs allowed " he declares. But when a big black rain cloud approaches and Gabby looks worried, will Bud have a change of heart? Greeting card artist Anne Davis offers sly humor and bold, expressive art in a story that is pitch-"purrfect" in every way.
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn
Rhiannon Fielding - 2018
The perfect bedtime book to calm your own sleepy unicorns!
Full of magic, sparkle and rainbows (and one naughty unicorn), little readers will love this calming tale before bed.It's bedtime, but one lively little unicorn can't quite settle down and go to sleep! As her dad counts down the minutes to bed, what mischief can she get into?
Finishing on a gentle end, it's the perfect bedtime tale.
Also coming soon: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster
Sneaky Sheep
Chris Monroe - 2010
And they are not very good decision makers. Poor Murphy, the sheep dog, has rescued them from many adventures, like cliff diving and sunbathing on the railroad tracks. And then there was the unfortunate incident with the knitters... But Rocky and Blossom are always looking for greener grass, and there's no telling what they'll try next.
The Shark in the Dark
Peter Bently - 2008
Until one day, a squid comes up with a cunning plan to unite the fish and teach the shark a lesson he'll remember forever.
Hippo Has a Hat
Julia Donaldson - 2006
Maybe we can buy them.
There is chaos in the clothes shop when the animals go on a glorious shopping spree. Zebra's zipper is stuck and Toad's tracksuit is far too big, but Flamingo finds a stylish bag, and Caterpillar's shoes are really cool. There has never been a fashion show like it. Rhyming text is perfect for interactive play with young children and inspires them to play dress up.
Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent
Lauren Child - 2004
He is their dear companion, their fiercest board game adversary, and their frequent guest at parties. But this prodigy's parents don't share his knack at accounting-and they can't imagine ever running out of money. Will Hubert be able to save the Bobton-Trent's fabulous estate - or might they be just as happy without it, after all? With exuberant collage illustrations and a hilarious text, award-winning author and illustrator Lauren Child has created an irreverent story about the true value of money and the dividends of happiness.
Where My Feet Go
Birgitta Sif - 2016
Meet Little Panda. He's awake and ready for adventure. Where will his feet take him? Do they walk a normal walk down a normal street? Or will they find a new way to carry him through the day? Maybe a tree branch can be a shaky bridge. A sandbox a desert. A bath an underwater adventure. Maybe little feet can go anywhere. . . . There's a whole world to explore! Young children will see themselves in Little Panda and find inspiration in Little Panda's big steps.
My Dog Spot: With Audio Recording
Jack E. Levin - 2016
Levin, New York Times bestselling author of Malice Toward None, and his wife, Norma, comes a charming picture book about a boy and his beloved dog Spot.White with black spots and a black circle around his left eye, Spot barks and chases cats and birds, chews on slippers and bones, and especially likes riding in the car with his head out the window. Jack E. Levin’s charming illustrations and sweet story is as heartwarming as it is timeless.
Lost Sloth
J. Otto Seibold - 2013
He races across the room to answer the call, but he's a sloth, so it takes a while. The phone says he's won an afternoon shopping spree! Can the sloth get to the store in time to claim his prize? Yes, but it's going to take an impromptu zipline, a missed bus, a parkful of trees, an oblivious ice-cream vendor, a rainbow hang glider, and an out-of-control shopping cart to make it happen. As soon as the spree begins, the sloth crashes into a pillow display and falls asleep, exhausted from excitement. When he awakes, he finds himself the proud and happy owner of several fine new pillows. Mission accomplished.
Run, Dog!
Cécile Boyer - 2014
Children and adults alike will be amused by this simple story featuring easy-to-learn action words. The fast pace and unique story arc—16 sequences that stand alone yet are all interconnected—give readers the fun, satisfying sense that they are propelling the action forward with every turn of the page!
Walk Your Dog
Elizabeth Stevens Omlor - 2018
Pet lovers will adore this funny romp about the ups and downs of day in the life of a kid and her canine.
Walking your dog is easy...but only if your dog wants to walk.This bouncy day-in-the-life adventure shows what happens when you pair a spunky little girl with a dog who's as stubborn as he is furry.Debut author-illustrator team Elizabeth Stevens Omlor and Neesha Hudson use spare text and gorgeous ink-and-watercolor illustrations to show kids that working as a team requires cooperation, patience, and heart.
Under the Sea
Fiona Patchett - 2002
What lives at the bottom of the sea? What does a shark really eat? How does a sea horse swim? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about the fascinating things which live under the sea.
Motor Miles
John Burningham - 2016
. . . From picture book master John Burningham comes a delightful new story.Miles does not come when he is called. He does not like going for walks, his food, other dogs, or the rain. What Miles does like is going for drives in the car. So when Mr. Huddy makes Miles a car of his own, Miles becomes a much happier dog. And now he and his friend Norman can go on all sorts of adventures! Inspired by his own dog, Miles, renowned children’s book author and illustrator John Burningham (who celebrated his eightieth birthday this year) creates a new picture book offering all the charm and exuberance of his best work.