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Clara's Crazy Curls


Helen Poole - 2014
    But when her wish comes true, she discovers that having the tallest hair in the world is not without its problems.

How to Surprise a Dad


Jean Reagan - 2015
    Be sure to read up on: ·      Yummy treats and presents for a dad ·      What to do if he starts getting suspicious ·      How to prepare for the big moment (where to hide everyone, and how to practice whispering “Surprise!”)   From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... series comes an adorable, funny, surprising celebration of dads!From the Hardcover edition.

Summer Wonders


Bob Raczka - 2009
    Children will delight in the rhymes that captures summertime fun. "Divers, swimmers, flat rock skimmers. Joggers, walkers, sidewalk chalkers. Marchers, pipers, stars and stripers."A note at the end explains how to make ice pops.

Mittens at School


Lola M. Schaefer - 2012
    Just right for little ones getting ready to go to school for the first time or for a new school year!At the math table, Mittens pushes the counting beads until they crash to the floor. On the piano, Mittens runs across the keys until the piano lid slams down. Mittens even tries to look at a book, until it falls from the bookshelf! Mittens is finally happy when he gets to meet the other students in Nick’s class.This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.

Penguin's Big Adventure


Salina Yoon - 2015
    But when he finally reaches his destination, he realizes he's all alone in a strange, foreign place . . . How will Penguin overcome his fears of the unknown and enjoy this new adventure?Countless readers and reviewers have already come to love the adorable Penguin, and Salina Yoon continues to expand this still-growing series with a timeless story of firsts and friendship. And Penguin is sure to find even more fans in board—the format is the perfect fit for Salina's sweet art and simple text.

Baby Polar


Yannick Murphy - 2009
    Then he wants to play! He loves catching the tasty flakes on his tongue and zigzagging across the ice. When the winds begin to gust and the snow becomes a blizzard, though, Baby Polar knows it's time to go back to his mother. But now the whole world is covered in white. Where could Mama Polar be?Award-winning author Yannick Murphy's tender, lyrical story and acclaimed artist Kristen Balouch's vibrant collage illustrations perfectly capture the excitment and wonder of a young child's first independent adventure.

Foodie Faces


Bill Wurtzel - 2020
    You'll be amazed by how real these foodie faces look . . . and might be inspired to try a new food or two!

I Spy With My Little Eye


Edward Gibbs - 2011
    Peeking through the pages, children will be able to spot a different colored animal every time, and guess what it is using a simple, factual clue. Bold illustrations and die-cut holes will absorb young readers as they learn about colors and animal names.

Unicorn Night


Diana Murray - 2021
    But it's exhausting! Now it's time for unicorns to brush their manes, fluff their pillows, and sing the unicorn lullaby in this companion to the best-selling Unicorn Day.Fuzzy jammies, flower beds,Sweet dreams swirling in our heads,Neigh, neigh, neigh,Played all day,Time to sleep the night away!The Perfect gift if you're looking for:*A fun-filled bedtime story*Colorful, beautiful animal stories*Children's books about unicorns*Unicorn gifts for little girls and boys

Suki, The Very Loud Bunny


Carmela D'Amico - 2011
    Most of all, bunnies are supposed to be quiet. Except Suki doesn't much like doing what she's supposed to do, and her BIG voice leads her into some BIG trouble. But when her adventurous streak leads her out of the burrow, her unstoppable spirit might be just the ticket to getting home to Momma.