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Let's Get Dressed!


Caroline Jayne Church - 2012
    With oversized flaps on every page, readers can guess and uncover what article of clothing comes next! The simple, rhyming text surprises and delights while the hands-on format and Caroline Jayne Church's adorable toddlers makes this a perfect introduction to dressing routines!

Potty Time with Elmo (Sesame Street)


Kelli Kaufmann - 2006
    Children press a button that matches a page to activate sound. They hear words of wisdom from Elmo to Baby David about all aspects of using the potty, including washing hands afterward, and other sound effects, including a flushing toilet.The Sesame Street Potty Time with Elmo has coated, board pages that resist rips and tears, and wipe clean of spills. The book conforms to the toy safety requirements of ASTM F963-08. Three replaceable AG-13 button cell batteries that power the sound module are included.

Calm-Down Time


Elizabeth Verdick - 2010
    Through rhythmic text and warm illustrations, this gentle, reassuring book offers toddlers simple tools to release strong feelings, express them, and calm themselves down. Children learn to use their calm-down place—a quiet space where they can cry, ask for a hug, sing to themselves, be rocked in a grown-up’s arms, talk about feelings, and breathe: “One, two, three . . . I’m calm as can be. I’m taking care of me.” After a break, toddlers will feel like new—and adults will, too. Books include tips for parents and caregivers.

The Christmas Eve Tree


Delia Huddy - 2015
    But a homeless boy asks the shopkeeper if he can take the tree, and down by the river in a cardboard box, decorated with a few candles, the tree finds itself at the centre of a magical Christmas Eve it will never forget. A Christmas tale with a classic feel but a modern theme at its heart.

Flap Your Wings


P.D. Eastman - 1969
    and Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to raise the "baby bird" inside. But when the egg hatches, the Birds are in for a big surprise--"Junior" is the oddest-looking baby bird they've ever seen--with big, long jaws full of teeth and an appetite to match. In fact, he looks more like a baby alligator than a baby bird! Nevertheless, the devoted Birds run themselves ragged feeding Junior until he gets so big, he must leave the nest or it will collapse underneath him. But how can Junior fly without wings? To the delight of the Birds--and readers!--the dilemma is solved when Junior takes off from a branch overlooking a pond.

Elmer and Super El


David McKee - 2011
    He must get to Aunt Zelda without any of the other animals seeing him and, as usual, it's up to Elmer to come up with a cunning plan!

When I Grow Up


Emma Dodd - 2007
    This line of books features rhyming text and delightful artwork that is embellished with foil throughout.

How to Brush Your Teeth with Snappy Croc


Jane Clarke - 2015
    Watch out! She can nip.A board book about brushing teeth featuring a lovable little crocodileDiscover the big moments and daily routines of every toddler’s life, with lovable animal characters and a playful, rhyming text. Each story features a child and their very own baby animal, brought to life by the creator of The Big Night-Night Book.

Little Miss Spider: A Christmas Wish


David Kirk - 2001
    But then Little Miss Spider meets Asparagus "Gus" Beetle, an orphan who is spending Christmas alone, and before long Little Miss Spider, Gus, and Betty Beetle are glowing with good cheer. Could Gus be the little brother Little Miss Spider has wished so hard for?

Holy Bible: My First Read And Learn Bible


Eva Moore - 2006
    Illustrated in full color, this is a perfect introduction to the Bible for the youngest of children.

Turkey Goes to School


Wendi Silvano - 2021
    Each day, he and his barnyard friends practice their writing and math. But when the school bus rolls up, they are booted off. It turns out that animals aren’t allowed to attend school. Pig calls it “hogwash,” and Turkey agrees. All he has to do is find a way to show the students and the principal that turkeys—and their friends—do belong in school. With a gobble, gobble here; a gobble, gobble there; and a few clever costumes, he just might.

Hokey Pokey Elmo (Sesame Street)


Abigail Tabby - 2006
    Elmo invites toddlers to dance along as he and his friends do the Hokey Pokey—with a bit of a twist! In addition to the usual—putting in hands, feet, and other body parts—there’s Cookie Monster putting his cookie in, Big Bird shaking his tail feathers, and Bert doing—what else?—the Pigeon! Lots of interactive, laugh-out-loud fun for all!

The Odd One Out


Britta Teckentrup - 2014
    Each spread features rhyming couplets, patterned artwork, and a hidden surprise.

I Love You, Stinky Face


Lisa McCourt - 1997
    Lisa McCourt and Cyd Moore beautifully weave a reassuring tale of the love and affection of a parent. The imaginative son turns himself into a meat-eating dinosaur, a swamp creature and much, much more before being satisfied with the fact that no matter how stinky he is or how slimy of a creature he could possibly be, he is loved and nothing will change that.

Fix That Truck! (LEGO City)


Michael Anthony Steele - 2012
    . . whether you're driving an ambulance, garbage truck, or dirt bike caravan--an adventure awaits!