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Please Please the Bees
Gerald Kelley - 2017
Every morning the bees leave a jar of honey on his doorstep, and every day he has honey for breakfast and honey in his tea. It’s an important part of his day. But all that changes when the bees go on strike. Now it’s up to Benedict to listen to the bees, and he realizes there’s a lot more he could be doing to help them. So he fixes up the hive and learns to be a better beekeeper. Will the bees be pleased?
All of Baby, Nose to Toes
Victoria Adler - 2009
Bright, buoyant art and a roly-poly little baby are sure to inspire plenty of giggling and grabbing and feet-in-the-air-ing. For every baby - and every parent who loves that baby to bits - here's the perfect first book.
"Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!"
Patricia Thomas - 1971
Knowing the havoc it will cause, all the animals try to prevent the elephant from sneezing.
Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose
Tomie dePaola - 1985
This special anniversary edition includes a framable print with brand-new art and an author's note from Tomie, and is sure to continue as a family favorite for generations to come.
I Heart You
Meg Fleming - 2016
But they also need Mom and Dad’s reassurance and snuggles. With her spare, lyrical text, debut author Meg Fleming captures the exuberance, the affection, and the tender push-and-pull of life with a child. And illustrator Sarah Jane Wright’s evocative illustrations infuse the story with generous helpings of warmth and love.
Everywhere, Wonder
Matthew Swanson - 2017
From a lost balloon to an endless road, there are stories to discover, to dream about, and to share.Everywhere, Wonder explores the wonder in the world, while encouraging young minds to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary, and creatively share their stories with others.“Open your eyes and open your window and let your story out into the world. It is a little gift from you to me.”
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Aaron Meshon - 2017
Award-winning author-illustrator Aaron Meshon’s tender, whimsical, and almost wordless story celebrates love that knows no bounds.
I Like You
Sandol Stoddard Warburg - 1965
This special book expresses the true meaning of friendship in a long list of ways with charming accompanying illustrations
The Candymaker's Gift: A Legend of the Candy Cane
Helen C. Haidle - 1996
This legend of the candy cane wonderfully proclaims the "best gift of Christmas!"With family activities and simple recipes included, this charming storybook is guranteed to become a holiday keepsake.
The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Peek-Through Picture Book
Britta Teckentrup - 2016
This interactive and lively book is sure to be a family favorite at Christmastime year after year.
I Am the Boss of this Chair
Carolyn Crimi - 2018
You may look at it, and you may walk by it, but you may not sit in it. Because I am the boss of this chair, and that’s that.” Oswald Minklehoff Honey Bunny III has always been top cat. Then Pom Pom the kitten comes along and suddenly Oswald isn’t the boss of everything anymore—not the toilet paper, food dish, back door, toy mouse, or even his own special chair. Will Oswald realize that life is more fun when you have a friend—and that, really, there’s plenty of room on the chair to share? A fun picture book with a comforting message for any kid with a new sibling.
The Last Peach
Gus Gordon - 2018
From internationally award-winning picture book creator Gus Gordon comes this delightful story about friendship and sharing.One fine summer's day two bugs discover the most beautiful peach of the season and are faced with a dilemma...Who should eat it?
The Minpins
Roald Dahl - 1991
Come deep into the forest if you dare...but beware the Terrible Bloodsuckling Toothpluckling Stonechuckling Spittler!
Lala's Words: A Story of Planting Kindness
Gracey Zhang - 2021
"Hello, hello, friends!" she whispers. Lala waters the plants every day, but it is her kind words that make them sway and nod. Lala's wild nature and quiet compassion enchant in this evergreen story about the power of kind words and the magic of being loved for who you are.
A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree
Colleen Monroe - 2000
With delightful illustrations by wildlife artist Michael Monroe and enchanting text from Colleen Monroe, the birds, deer and squirrel of this story help make their special friend's wish come true.