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The Elves and the Shoemaker (A Little Golden Book)


Eric Suben - 1983
    A poor shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night.

This Book Is Gray


Lindsay Ward - 2019
    But the other colors are always leaving him out. So he decides to create his own project: an all-gray book. Once upon a time, there lived a wolf, a kitten, and a hippo…Gray just knows it’s going to be perfect. But as he adds page after page, the Primary and Secondary colors show up…and they aren’t quite so complimentary.A book within a book, this colorful tale explores the ideas of fitting in, appreciating others, and looking at things from another perspective and also uses personality and wit to introduce basic color concepts.

Where Do Kisses Come From?


Maria Fleming - 1999
    No matter what kind of kisses they are, all kisses come from love. Illustrated with family scenes of adorable animals, this charming book is perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond.

Richard Scarry's A Day at the Fire Station


Huck Scarry - 2003
    Includes a sheet of stickers!

What Is Your Dog Doing?


Marilyn Singer - 2011
    Woof!Sit. Stay. Roll Over. But, dogs can do so much more than that! Sledding. Shedding. Inspecting. Protecting. Paddling laps. Dancing? Perhaps! Be it a working dog or a playing dog, man’s best friend can be pretty darn busy. This energetic, rhyming text paired with vibrant, playful illustrations is sure to get dog lovers everywhere eager to teach their old dogs some new tricks.

Clifford Collection: The Original 6 Stories!


Norman Bridwell - 2012
    Also included in the book is an original letter from Norman Bridwell to the reader, information about the creation of Clifford—including an image of Norman's 1962 painting that inspired the Clifford series, the story behind the real Emily Elizabeth, and more!

Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups


Tadgh Bentley - 2015
    . . HIC! . . . hiccups. It all started last week on chili night. Since then he's tried everything to get rid of them, but nothing—HIC!—works. So when his friend Franklin suggests that a good scare might do the trick, Little Penguin is willing to give it a try . . . all he needs is a little help from YOU!Can you help Little Penguin . . . HIC! . . . cure his hiccups?

The Little Lamb


Judy Dunn - 1977
    "Delectable photographs illuminate this appealing story of a little girl and a lamb."--Child Study Assn.

Ruby's Chinese New Year


Vickie Lee - 2017
    But who will help her get to grandmother’s house to deliver it? Will it be clever Rat, strong Ox, or cautious Rabbit? Ruby meets each of the twelve zodiac animals on her journey. This picture book includes back matter with a focus on the animals of the Chinese zodiac.

The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners


Stan Berenstain - 1985
    Basic etiquette is presented in a practical way. Berenstain illustrations add humor and understanding."--School Library Journal.

Walt Disney's Winnie the Pooh's Most Grand Adventure


Catherine McCafferty - 1997
    Storybook adaptation of the 1997 film of the same name.

Hide and Seek: with Lovable, Furry Old Grover


Jon Stone - 1976
    in full color. Engage kids in funny dialogue with Grover in this book just right for story-hour.

No Boring Stories


Julie Falatko - 2018
    What could she possibly offer to their group? Surely she only wants to write about sharing and mommies and cuddling! A story about finding your people and following your heart, even if your heart is telling you to write about evil attacking grapes from outer space.

Baa-Choo!


Sarah Weeks - 2006
    But every time he thinks he is going to sneeze, he only gets as far as "Baa . . . ahhh . . ." No choo!Sarah Weeks′ rhyming tale and Jane Manning′s lively art make for a hilarious barnyard romp.Ages 4+

The Magic School Bus Going Batty: A Book About Bats


Joanna Cole - 1996
    When the Magic School Bus turns into a bat, the gang gets the inside story on this eerie yet fascinating creature of the night.