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And So It Goes
Paloma Valdivia - 2010
At the same time, we celebrate the arrival of a new baby or a litter of playful kittens. It’s a mystery where we come from and where we are going, so why not enjoy ourselves while we can?Paloma Valdivia’s charming illustrations bring a light touch to this candid contemplation of life and death.
The Submarine Full of Bees
Neil McFarlane - 2015
Usually stories are about other people but this story is about you. And usually stories are made up but this story is all true. It’s about the amazing adventure you had today with those bees. I know what you’re thinking: you’re thinking: I didn’t have an adventure with any bees today! Oh yes you did! But you can’t remember because that magic flower made you forget. Let me explain ... This story is one of the thirty-one stories that make up the critically acclaimed collection A Month of Bedtime Stories Available exclusively on Amazon for $2.99 (That's 9 cents per story!) Reviews of A Month of Bedtime Stories "A wonderful book well worth adding to any collection" - Book Reviews and Giveaways "I loved each one and never once was ready to put the book down" - Chodi Kid Books "These well-written and fast-paced stories are told with a touch of humor that both the child and the storyteller can enjoy" - Online Book Club Grab a copy today
Otto the Grouchy Owl
Rachel Yu - 2013
This is a story about an owl named Otto, who learns a great lesson from his friends, about how spreading a little "sunshine" is more fun than always being grouchy.A Beautifully Illustrated Children’s Picture eBook with really cool pictures of barnyard animals.(A Picture Children's eBook for Ages 3-8)
LEGO Ninjago #11: Comet Crisis
Greg Farshtey - 2014
As they race through the stars, it becomes apparent that they are not alone on the comet. Something has stowed away… Something not of their world…
The Little Girl Who Was Forgotten by Absolutely Everyone (Even the Postman)
Katy Towell - 2005
Yes, even the postman. She has everything a child could want, but not the one thing every child - and every grownup, too - needs. Love. Desperate for a friend, Emmeline makes a wish upon a magical star. It is a wish that will change the lives of everyone she knows forever.
Cats' Night Out
Caroline Stutson - 2010
The short rhyming text makes it a perfect read-aloud treat, and with vivid illustrations from a breakout DreamWorks animator, readers and listeners alike will be thrilled to see what happens one night on Easy Street when a pair of cats start to groove to the beat.
A New Pet in the Family
John H. Carroll - 2011
Aimed for readers age five to ten, Bookata’s books allow the users (parents and children alike) to change in a few minutes the whole content, from illustrations to text.
Monster ABC
Kyle Sullivan - 2018
These gorgeously rendered monsters and silly verses prove that monsters don't have to be scary--they can be as friendly and silly as we want them to be.Visit hazydellpress.com for free education guides and activities perfect for schools, libraries, homeschool and stay-at-home learning.From 'A is for Alien' to 'Z is for Zombie, ' Monster ABC's rhyming text gives simple introductions to the monsters of the alphabet; silly illustrations make even the scariest of monsters near impossible to find frightening. --Shelf AwarenessInnovative, modern and incredibly fun. Rhyming board books are prevalent, but rollicking, fun ones are rarer. . . . Incredibly imaginative and funny artwork --Creators Syndicate[T]wins Derek and Kyle Sullivan have a winner of a board book on their hands with Monster ABC. --PDX Parent MagazineIt's a refreshing change from saccharine kids' stories...This children's board book is quirky fun from Alien to Zombie. --The Seattle TimesMonster ABC is our favorite new family book this year. Not only is the artwork amazing, but the rhymes for each letter make this a great, infinitely re-readable alphabet book. --GeekDad.com
Hello, Goodbye, and a Very Little Lie
Christianne C. Jones - 2010
Larry lies about practically everything until he meets a girl who outsmarts him.
The Day of the Dead / El día de los muertos
Bob Barner - 2010
They offer marigolds, sugar skulls, and special bread, and make delicious foods. By spreading marigold petals, they guide the dead home to join the festivities. Finally, after singing and dancing, it's time for bed. Bob Barner's luscious collages incorporate the traditional symbols of Day of the Dead. His poetic text is both English and Spanish. An author's note provides additional information on the holiday.
The Adventures Of Two Green Bananas
Miley Smiley - 2013
She is so old that she can remember the time when the grandmother of the family was a little girl. When it is late at night and the whole family is asleep, the Old Ugly Cup starts to tell amusing stories to the other inhabitants of the kitchen in her gentle yet hushed voice. As always, everyone in the kitchen likes to listen to her stories. Even the gruff Scrub Brush, who usually is bad-mannered and likes to argue, will keep quiet. Here is just one of the stories about Two Green Bananas that I overheard from the Old Ugly Cup....
A Mermaid Tea Party
Sally Huss - 2013
Fun, Beautifully Illustrated Bedtime Story/Picture Book about Thoughtfulness and Good Manners for Beginner Readers, Ages 2-8
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers
Fred Rogers - 2019
Through songs, puppets, and frank conversations, Mister Rogers instilled the values of kindness, patience, and self-esteem in his viewers, and most of all, taught children how loved they were, just by being themselves. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood reimagines the songs from the show as poetry, ranging from the iconic "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" to the forgotten gems. The poems deal with topics such as difficult feelings, new siblings, everyday routines, imagination, and more.
Guess What?
Mem Fox - 1988
Through a series of yes-or-no questions, the personality and occupation of Daisy O’Grady are revealed--she’s a witch! “A fascinating brew combining pop culture, Halloween symbols, favorite book characters, and the worthy message that even outrageously peculiar behavior may not be evil.”--Kirkus Reviews
Shake dem Halloween Bones
W. Nikola-Lisa - 1997
The city is quiet. The city is still. But as the lights go down, the music comes up - and the guests start to arrive at the hip-hop Halloween ball! And oh, what a party it is. Told in hip-hop rhyming text, L'il Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Tom Thumb, and all of their fairy-tale friends come together for a rapping, stomping, shaking Halloween romp. Scoo-bee-doo-bee-doo-wah. Yeah!