Psst. Psst."),and in no time at all Hen tells Duck ("Psst. Psst. Psst.")who tells Goose ("Psst. Psst. Psst.")who tells Turkey ("Psst. Psst. Psst.")who tells Hen ("Psst. Psst. Psst.")something not so nice about Hen herself."Whhaat?"Hen is outraged. She's got to figure out who's behind the rumor. But will she discover even more than she bargained for?

    Discover the joys of a wild rainstorm in this poetic picture book, illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist.Join a farming family as they experience the full range of a thrilling seaside thunderstorm—from the wild wind and the very first drops; to the pouring, pouring rain; to the wonderful messy mud after the sun returns! With gentle, rhyming text and vivid artwork from a Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator, this sublime depiction of nature’s patterns turns a storm into a celebration.

    Gobble gobble wibble wobble.Whoops! Now there are nine.Girls and boys will gobble up this hilarious story about ten goofy turkeys and their silly antics: swinging from a vine, strutting on a boar, doing a noodle dance, and more. Veteran author Tony Johnston has written a joyful text, which first-time illustrator Richard Deas brings to life as wild and wacky fun!

    Instead of munching on oats or grass or laundry left on the line, she prefers to eat fruit from the orchard.But one stormy night, all of the fruit trees in the orchard are destroyed. The trunks are chopped down and the land is cleared. The farm animals cannot imagine life without the orchard, and Little Apple Goat doesn't know how she will manage without her fruit.But time passes, and something mysterious begins to happen on the farm . . . Sweet, colorful illustrations bring to life this clever tale that will charm young readers and also introduce them to the changing seasons.

    David Miller's amazingly detailed cut paper sculptures are sure to inspire readers to compose some wacky goose verses of their own.

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    Noted illustrator Beppe Giacobbe’s bright palette and pleasing cityscapes bring the excitement of the city to life in a story that begs to be read aloud again and again.

    Her father the king thinks he needs to protect her from the wild and dangerous world outside, but Roselupin knows better. So when she receives a mysterious gift on her seventh birthday, Roselupin uses it as her ticket out of the tower and into the woods, where she howls and dances all day long—and surprises the kingdom folk right out of their socks. Twice.

    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.

    Will he ever remember how roosters crow? One night, a surprise visitor arrives -- it's Fox Can Rooster save the day and remember what to say? Parents will delight in reading this enchanting tale, and children will crow and oink along to the tale of the rooster trying to find his identity in a confusing world.

    Woo-wooooo!

    Farmer is making chicken soup, so the chickens are on the run—except for poor Little Chickie, who has a bad cold. No matter where she hides—the hayloft, a milk pail, or the sheep pen—her sneezes give her away. She is sure to be found soon! The unbeatable mother-son team of award-winning and bestselling author Jean Van Leeuwen, whose Oliver and Amanda Pig books are a children’s literature staple, and her son, up-and-coming illustrator David Gavril (Penelope Nuthatch and the Big Surprise), have created a charming picture book very much in the spirit of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type.F&P level: KF&P genre: F

    Pet owners will surely recognize her big dog antics!I have a Great Dane named MillyShe greets all the guests willy-nilly!Mistletoe hanging highBig dog kisses will flyOh Milly, you make Christmas silly!With plenty of rhyming and repetition, A Silly Milly Christmas is perfect for read alouds, early learning, elementary classrooms, and animal lovers everywhere. Great for ages 2-10.

    Now she's swallowing items to make the very best of her first day back. And just in time for the bus... With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of the classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for the first day of school!

    But suddenly--with a sputter! sputter! sput!--the car slows down and stops. What can be wrong?Babs Bell's simple text, complete with all the sounds a car makes, combines with Bob Staake's bright, stylish illustrations to make an enjoyable ride.