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Don't Worry, Douglas!
David Melling - 2011
Douglas's hat gets caught on a tree and turns into one long string of spaghetti! How will he ever tell his dad? Douglas learns that it takes a BIG bear to tell the truth in this heartwarming and hilarious follow-up to "Hugless Douglas"!
Why is Dad So Mad?
Seth Kastle - 2015
After a decade fighting wars on two fronts, tens of thousands of service members are coming home having trouble adjusting to civilian life; this includes struggling as parents. Why Is Dad So Mad? Is a narrative story told from a family’s point of view (mother and children) of a service member who struggles with PTSD and its symptoms. Many service members deal with anger, forgetfulness, sleepless nights, and nightmares.This book explains these and how they affect Dad. The moral of the story is that even though Dad gets angry and yells, he still loves his family more than anything.
Mulan (Disney Princess)
José Cardona - 2013
Will Mulan bring shame to her family for what she has done? Or will she help save China from the Huns?
Three!
Tia Perkin - 2016
"Three!" is a funny little rhyming book about what it's like to spend a day with a preschooler - from getting themselves dressed to making a big mess! With beautiful illustrations (complete with dinosaurs, trains and superheros) and a catchy story that both parents and kids can enjoy again and again, this is a must-have book for your children's book collection.
Little Mommy
Sharon Kane - 1967
We spend the day in her charming company as she cares for her dolls, treats their ills, gives them a tea party, feeds them dinner, and puts them to bed. Beautifully illustrated, this book has a timeless feel.Originally published 1967 by Western Publishing
My First Gruffalo: Touch-and-feel book
Julia Donaldson - 2011
Touch the Gruffalo's terrible tusks, feel his knobbly knees and tickle his purple prickles in this bold, eye-catching book with touch-and-feel elements on every page.
The Day I Met Dr. Seuss
Anne Emerick - 2012
Seuss tells the funny rhyming story of Annie G. Magee, a young girl who wants to meet Dr. Seuss and find out what makes him so unique. Not content to simply write to Dr. Seuss, Annie travels to his house, summons her courage and knocks upon the door. Dr. Seuss is not at home, but Annie isn’t ready to give up quite yet.
Norman the Doorman
Don Freeman - 1959
Norman, the doorman of a mouse hole in an art museum, uses his own art talent and finds a way to see the art treasures in the galleries upstairs.
I Dreamed You
Justine Avery - 2020
I Dreamed You gives a voice to the feelings so difficult to express and so important to share.Award-winning and beloved children's author Justine Avery thoughtfully, reverently expresses the sentiments behind welcoming a child into our lives, whether we're a grandparent, adopting parent, step-parent, sibling, or anyone else blessed with a cherished young one.
The Ugly Dumpling
Stephanie Campisi - 2016
Uneaten and ignored, the ugly dumpling is down in the dumps. But when an encouraging cockroach sees the dumpling’s inner beauty, this unlikely duo embarks on an eye-opening adventure, leading the ugly dumpling to discover its true identity and realize that being different is beautiful after all.
Trouble Times Two (Minnie's Bow-Toons)
Bill Scollon - 2012
But Minnie's excitable twin nieces, Millie and Melody, may make that impossible! There's no shopping in peace with the mischievious twins around! Will Minnie come up with the winning outfit? Will Penelope make it to the award ceremony in time? Hold onto your bows, because when the twins come to visit, it's Trouble Times Two!
Catch the Moon
Efrat Haddi - 2017
Instead he decides to catch the moon. Will he succeed? Author Efrat Haddi is taking young children on a journey with the little monkey as he finds a way to catch the moon. This well-written and inspiring story, delivers bedtime fun complemented by vibrant, delightful illustrations This story may be ideal for reading to your kids at bedtime and enjoyable for the whole family as well! It is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children. Grandparents will definitely enjoy reading this book to their grandchildren.
Max and Ruby's Treasure Hunt
Rosemary Wells - 2012
Now the four friends have nothing to do. But Grandma saves the day with an ingenious treasure hunt. The clues are Mother Goose rhymes and jump-rope rhymes, and a missing word in each one leads the bunnies to the next clue, until they reach the prize, a treasure chest of gold-foil-wrapped chocolate coins. This interactive picture book with lift-the-flap clues will keep fans of the bunny siblings entertained for many readings. Max and Ruby star in their own popular show on Nick Jr.
Flying
Donald Crews - 1986
"A satisfying adventure for very young children."--Booklist.
Top Cat
Lois Ehlert - 1998
At first, Top Cat doesn't want to share his house and favorite things, but soon he learns that two cats can be lots more fun than one.