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The Great Snortle Hunt


Claire Freedman - 2012
    On a hill bumpy-steepy, there's a house scary-creepy, And it's said that a Snortle lives there... One moonlit night, Mouse, Cat and Dog set off on a great Snortle hunt - do you dare join them? Praise for The Great Snortle Hunt"This is mirrored brilliantly by the illustrations, particularly by the ingenious use of the space on the page. Kate Hindley is a newcomer in the picture book world but definitely one to watch. Her style is sleek and child-friendly, with plenty of detail throughout, and she uses a beautiful palette of colours which is enhanced by the use of mat paper, to wonderful effect." Armadillo, Winter 2012"This charmingly illustrated book is guaranteed to make reading time extra exciting." Creative Steps, Summer 2012"Will delight young readers. The beautiful illustrations by Kate Hindley are modern and scenic…a real treat for word lovers of all ages." We Love this Book, Summer 2012"Young readers will love the build-up of excitement... Freedman knows what children like and her words are well-matched by Hindley's spikey images... the page shape too is used to maximum effect in this affirming production"Books for Keeps, July 2012 Praise for Claire Freedman's 'Underpants' series "Will make kids laugh" The Sun "This fantastic rhyming story [...] is simply pantastic!" Galaxy British Book Awards 2008 "Daft and absurdly amusing book." Prima Baby & PregnancyA charmingly illustrated rhyming text with twists and turns right up to the end!

Bear Out There


Jacob Grant - 2019
    He loves sharing his tidy home with his friend Spider. Spider loves the outdoors!When Spider's kite flies away, Bear must venture out and into the messy forest to help his friend.As their quest in the forest goes from bad to worse, Bear and Spider show readers that being a friend means being there for each other, no matter what.

Letters from Bear


Gauthier David - 2020
    She’s never left the forest before, but that won’t stop her from crossing oceans and mountains—and sending letters along the way. But a surprise is waiting for Bear on the beach… Richly told in amusing letters and lush illustrations, this adventurous story invites readers to consider just how far they’d go for their friends.

Hello, Goodbye, and a Very Little Lie


Christianne C. Jones - 2010
    Larry lies about practically everything until he meets a girl who outsmarts him.

Mama Loves You Always


Lindsey Coker Luckey - 2020
    Take your child on a journey about a mother’s love in this sweet, touching children’s picture book filled with beautiful watercolor illustrations and warm and engaging rhymes that speak to the power of a mother’s love and explain to children in terms that they understand just how immense that love is.Written for children of any age, this beautifully illustrated book will inspire, comfort, and make a young heart sing with joy and love.

Crow


Leo Timmers - 2000
    Pitch-black. Everyone is afraid of him. But Crow knows what to do. He has got a plan....Crow is a tragicomic story about four birds under high voltage. Originally published: Hasselt, Belgium: Clavis Uitgeverij, 2009.

Little Tigers


Jo Weaver - 2019
    Together, they explore different homes, but the ones they find aren't suited for tigers. Some are too wet, some are too dry, and some are just downright unwelcoming. But with their mother's help, they may be able to find one that's just right.With gentle text and stunning monochromatic illustrations, Jo Weaver reveals the wonder of nature, the excitement of discovery, and the strength of familial bonds.

Who Wants To Play With Little Mouse?: A fun counting story about friendship


Jana Buchmann - 2020
    Little Mouse travels around counting from one to ten, meeting cute little friends along the way. He encounters the world’s three most adorable spiders catching golden rays of sunshine and various other creatures like six slow slimy snails and seven busy buzzing bees. But none seem to care about him. Little Mouse heads home, dejected. The next day, however, his numbered friends arrive to recount all the good times they’ve shared with Little Mouse. So together they count down from ten to one and regain their friendship.Jana Buchmann demonstrates a musician’s timing and a poet’s skill in this perfectly penned book for aspiring little readers. The story, which centers on being disappointed when things don’t go your way, is easy to follow and is relevant for young children. The counting lesson is delivered is such a beautiful and engaging way that kids won’t even realize they are mastering their numbers. The colorful illustrations are divine, embellishing an already wonderful story. I highly recommend Who Wants To Play With Little Mouse? by Jana Buchmann to anyone with toddlers or preschoolers at home, as it is an easy-to-grasp story that teaches counting and important lessons in such a way that every child will be eager to learn.

How the Sun Got to Coco's House


Bob Graham - 2015
    It heads out over frozen forests, making shadows in a child’s footprints, and balances on an airplane’s wing for a little boy to see. The sun crosses cities and countrysides, wakes furry creatures, makes a desert rainbow, and barges into Coco’s room to follow her through a day of play. With an eye for capturing small moments of shared experience, Bob Graham illuminates the natural wonder that comes with every new day.

With Your Paw in Mine


Jane Chapman - 2018
    And Mama holds Miki's paws while she teaches her how to swim. One day while Mama is out gathering food, Miki meets another otter pup named Amak, and the two become best friends. Then one day, a terrible storm rages in the ocean, and Miki and Amak hold each other's paws tightly. Will it be enough to keep them safe?

Pick a Pup


Marsha Wilson Chall - 2011
    There are sleepy pups, hyper pups, glamorous pups--and some that are a mix of everything! This energetic book, with its fun rhyming text and adorable illustrations, is sure to thrill the young dog lover. Anyone who's ever adopted a furry friend will already know the true trick to picking a pup . . . the pup picks YOU!

Charley Harper 123s: Skinny Edition


Charley Harper - 2008
    Young children can learn how to count to ten, through the delightful and graphic images of animals created by American illustrator Charley Harper. This small gem is sure to become a classic, and is a beautifully designed and educational book for Harper fans, both young and old.

Mr. Brown's Fantastic Hat


Ayano Imai - 2014
    Brown. “I can suit myself and wear my smart hat all day long.” Try as he might, however, Mr. Brown is lonely. But when a woodpecker decides Mr. Brown needs some company, his life is transformed.

Magic Opposites


Patrick George - 2010
    With a flip of the see-through acetate pages, a boy's bow tie changes into a girl's hair bow, an arrow shifts from left to right, and an owl in a cage moves out. The bold colors, appealing graphics, and visual trickery will delight, entertain, and inform.

The Big Angry Roar


Jonny Lambert - 2019
    Cub walks off angrily and sees Zebra, who tells him that zebras stamp and stomp when theyre angry. Hippo explains that hippos crash and splash to get the anger out. Still upset, Cub runs into Elephant and causes even more trouble. Maybe Baboon can help. The perfect story for any child experiencing anger and learning how to handle those feelings.