Book picks similar to
Clouds for Dinner by Lynne Rae Perkins
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Max and Ruby's Midas: Another Greek Myth
Rosemary Wells - 1995
To cure Max's sweet tooth, Ruby reads him the story of King Midas. Her version tells of Little Prince Midas, who learns how to vaporize the nutritious meals that his loving family prepares for him. Just don't get in the way of his laser-beam eyes! Watercolor illustrations.
The Pet Shop
Allan Ahlberg - 1990
A dog skeleton is a boring pet so the two skeletons take him off to the - Miaow! - Squeak! - Grunt!- pet shop to swap him for something better.
Real Love: The Drawings for Sean
John Lennon - 1999
But to Sean Lennon, he was Daddy. Drawing pictures and making up funny descriptions was one of the ways they played together. It's also one of the ways John was able to express his love for and great joy in his son. Full color.
How Did That Mouse Get In Our House
Reid Kaplan - 2020
But How?The farm animals watch as he scampers across the barnyard. But look out for the cat! Can our little friend make it all the way to the house?Join along in the fun, and find out how that mouse got in our house!
When You Love a Cat
M.H. Clark - 2018
It is created by snuggles, quiet sounds, and gentle nudges that remind you every day of the delight in being chosen. When You Love a Cat is the perfect gift to celebrate the beautiful bond between a cat and the ones they love for a lifetime.
Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color
Julia Denos - 2016
Her name was Swatch, and color was her passion. From brave green to in-between gray to rumble-tumble pink . . . Swatch wanted to collect them all. But colors don’t always like to be tamed. . . .This is an exuberant celebration of all the beauty and color that make up our lives.
Ten Lucky Leprechauns
Kathryn Heling - 2012
Patrick's Day!
The Great Turkey Race
Steve Metzger - 2006
Will it be a happy Thanksgiving for all?
The Nose Book
Al Perkins - 1970
A super-simple look at noses of all kind, color, and shape, including their multiple uses and maddening maladies! Illustrations.
The Biggest Snowball Ever!
John Rogan - 1988
A little snowball fight turns into the biggest snowball ever, sweeping up everyone in its path -- and tomorrow is Christmas Day! Will the children be rescued in time?
That Monster on the Block
Sue Ganz-Schmitt - 2020
He even starts practicing his welcome growl for the new neighbor. But when the moving truck pulls up, it’s not a greedy goblin, an ogre, or a dastardly dragon that steps out. Instead, it’s something even more terrifying than Monster could have imagined! Monster quickly rallies the other neighbors to unite against the new guy on the block. But what if the new neighbor isn’t exactly as bad as Monster thinks? Join Monster as he confronts his fears in this charming and lighthearted look at what it means to accept others who are different from us.
Star Wars: 5-Minute Star Wars Stories
Rebecca L. Schmidt - 2015
Each of these stories is the ideal length for reading aloud in five minutes--perfect for galactic adventures at lightspeed.
Wild Symphony
Dan Brown - 2020
Each has a special secret to share.Along the way, you might spot the surprises Maestro Mouse has left for you- a hiding buzzy bee, jumbled letters that spell out clues, and even a coded message to solve!Children and adults can enjoy this picture book as a traditional read-along, or can choose to listen to original musical compositions as they read--one for each animal--with a free interactive smartphone app, which uses augmented reality to play the appropriate song for each page when a phone's camera is held over it.
Goodnight Already!
Jory John - 2014
He's exhausted. All he wants is to go to sleep. Meet Duck, Bear's persistent next-door neighbor. All he wants is to hang out . . . with Bear.Jory John, author of All My Friends Are Dead, and Benji Davies join together to create this standout hilarious picture book that will make bedtime memorable.