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I Love You This Much: A Song of God's Love [With CD]
Lynn Hodges - 2001
This sweet little tale is based on a beautiful lullaby, I Love You This Much, sung by a parent to a child, as a gentle reminder to children of just how much they are loved by their earthly parents as well as their heavenly Father. Filled with picturesque illustrations that reflect the soothing melody and gentle words, you and your child will treasure the precious moments shared together with this wonderful story, I Love You This Much.
Only Opal
Barbara Cooney - 1994
Through these excerpts from her diary, we are given a taste of the struggle and despair, as well as the faith and joy felt in each moment of her young life.--"Cooney's clear, beautifully detailed watercolor paintings show the sturdy, solitary child, who imagines her own secret, mischievous world even when she's up to her elbows scrubbing laundry.... The inner life of children, long ignored in accounts of pioneer history, is here given an unforgettable voice". -- Booklist, starred review--"Cooney's illustrations are perfect -- delicately observed, her misty landscapes make an elegant setting.... A touching, fascinating portrait". -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Biscuit's Pet & Play Christmas: A Touch & Feel Book
Alyssa Satin Capucilli - 2006
Woof, woof!
Two Cool Cows
Toby Speed - 1995
When Millie and Maud, two cool cows from the Huckabuck farm, decide to do some late-night jumping to the far side of the moon, the Huckabuck kids -- Kate, Doug, Daisy, and Spoon -- chase after, wondering if they'll ever see their new black button-back boots again! Rollicking verse breathes new life into a time-honored nursery rhyme, and answers the age-old question: Just what do cows do on the other side of the moon?
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Sylvia Long - 2001
In this tenderly illustrated edition of the classic rhyme, award-winning artist Sylvia Long touches the hearts of reader yet again. Her detailed watercolors depict a group of animal friends as they make their way home under the night sky to complete their bedtime rituals with their families. The last verse finds each baby animal nested in bed. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star is the perfect bedtime story, sure to lull children to sleep.
The Lonely Scarecrow
Tim Preston - 1999
Color illustrations throughout.
Dora's Halloween Adventure
Sarah Willson - 2000
Oh, no! Swiper swiped Boots's Halloween candy! Follow the candy trail and lift the flaps to help Dora and Boots find where he hid it -- and a few spooky surprises along the way!
The Wonderful Thing About Hiccups
Cece Meng - 2007
And that leads to an outrageous and hilarious adventure involving a hippo, a little sister, an overturned ice cream cart, a librarian who’s afraid of heights, and a stack of library books that must be returned—on time and in good condition—if the narrator is going to get her very own library card. And nothing could be more wonderful than that!Brightly colored, energetic illustrations make the most of the slapstick humor in this rollicking readaloud.
In the Rain with Baby Duck
Amy Hest - 1995
Mrs. Duck says she's never heard of a duck not liking rain. But then Grampa Duck and Baby Duck come down from the attic with a little umbrella and rubber boots that belonged to . . . whom? . . . Mrs. Duck! Baby Duck grabs them up with glee and goes outside to play. This ducky story--wonderfully illustrated with watercolors full of tender expression--will have every puddle-jumper wishing for rain.
The Ants Go Marching
Jeffrey Scherer - 2002
The ants go marching from one to ten in this rollicking counting song.
Clifford Grows Up
Norman Bridwell - 1999
In this storybook designed as a photo album, readers watch Clifford the Small Red Puppy grow into the Big Red Dog they know and love.
Duck & Goose, 1, 2, 3
Tad Hills - 2008
Two ducks. Three friends. All the favorite characters, including Bluebird and Thistle, return to illustrate numbers 1 to 10, and children will love to follow along with the simple text and all-new original art.And don't miss other books in the collection, including the picture books Duck & Goose and Duck, Duck, Goose, and the board books What's Up, Duck? and Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin!
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: And Other Favorite Bedtime Rhymes
Sanja Rešček - 2006
Star Light, Star Bright, Rock-a-bye, Baby and other well-known bedtime rhymes will bring a sense of comfort and rest.
The Honey Makers
Gail Gibbons - 1997
Every page in this picture book reveals how these remarkable insects work together to create this amazing food.With detailed illustrations and diagrams, Gail Gibbons offers a classroom-ready nonfiction picture book that makes complex scientific concepts understandable and entertaining for young readers.
Born Yesterday
James Solheim - 2010
There's so much to write about--macaroni, Fun World, and a big sister who has it all figured out. Which is why boys adore her. I need to get her attention back on me--and quick. But how? Should I take up sumo wrestling? Stunt flying? All I know how to do is write.But don't tell anyone. This diary you're looking at is TOP SECRET--for just you and me!