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Max's Toys
Rosemary Wells - 1979
and Noggin.Max's Toys introduces the numbers one through ten as Max finally trades all his toys for Ruby's doll.
Time to Sleep
Denise Fleming - 1997
. . .'"A chill is in the air and Bear knows it is time for her winter nap. But first, she must tell Snail. And Snail must tell Skunk. And Skunk must tell Turtle. Each animal who tries to put off going to sleep just a little longer sees, smells, hears, or tastes the signs of the impending season. Finally, Ladybug rushes off to tell Bear--already asleep in her cave--the exciting news.Denise Fleming presents a warm-hearted story about animals of the forest settling down for their winter nap. But, like children who must go to bed for the night, they each find a way to put it off just a little bit longer. Richly illustrated in fall colors, Denise Fleming's Time to Sleep world is right on target for preschoolers.
Hello Kitty, Hello Love!
Roger La Borde - 2003
Hello Kitty considers all of the gifts that David would love: butterflies, singing birds or even a rainbow But how do you wrap a rainbow, and don't birds and butterflies enjoy being free? What gift will Hello Kitty find to express her special love for David? A perfect Valentine's Day or back-to-school gift, this rosy-red imaginative story will appeal to children. Even teens will relate to Helly Kitty's crush on dreamboat Daniel
The Busy Little Squirrel
Nancy Tafuri - 2007
The air is cold. Squirrel needs to get ready for winter. He cannot nibble with the mice. He does not have time to hop with the frogs or run with the dogs. But there is one thing he can do!
Fall Leaves Fall!
Zoe Hall - 2000
Told with simple words and dramatic cut-paper illustrations, this story is filled with factual information about leaves and lots of colorful fun!
Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins
Dianne Ochiltree - 2004
Hooray!It's harvest time in the pumpkin patch...."Whoosh" -- there they go!Can Sam catch sixteen hill-rolling, ditch-jumping, stump-bumping, runaway pumpkins?Come along on Sam's pumpkin-counting adventure...and find out!
I Wish I Had a Dinosaur
V. Moua - 2016
Once again, the little red bird has another great idea. This time, he absolutely knows what would make a great pet—a dinosaur! The bird also does a great job at convincing the reader why a particular dinosaur would make the perfect pet. So read along as you and your child will enjoy the adventures and wild imagination of this quirky bird! I Wish I Had a Dinosaur is a book that any child will love, especially at bedtime. Read this children's book FREE as part of your PRIME or Kindle Unlimited membership
Hen Hears Gossip
Megan McDonald - 2008
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?
The Bridge Is Up!
Babs Bell Hajdusiewicz - 2004
So everyone has to wait." First the bus, then the car, then the bike — so begins the long line of different vehicles waiting to cross the bridge. What a traffic jam! And when the bridge finally does comes down . . . nobody has to wait! Babs Bell's simple text and Rob Hefferan's joyous illustrations make this trip a fun, worthwhile read.
About the Author:
Babs Bell has been a teacher and school administrator for thirty years. She has taught elementary and special education classes at all levels, and served as director of special education. A frequent speaker at national conferences for teachers and parents, she and her husband live in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fall Is Not Easy
Marty Kelley - 1998
Kids have to go back to school, teachers and football players have to go back to work, and parents have to look for new places to hide holiday presents. But perhaps fall is hardest of all on trees. After all, they have to change their entire appearance every year! This book is the rhyming story of a tree's humorous struggles to change its colours for fall. And it's a perfect introduction to the seasons for young children.The tree in Fall Is Not Easy has its share of trouble with its fall colors. No matter what it tries, nothing comes out quite right. What will our struggling tree friend end up looking like? A smiley face? A cow? An "Eat at Joe's" sign? We'll never tell.
Ladybugs: Red, Fiery, and Bright
Mia Posada - 2002
Enter the tiny world of ladybugs to see how they grow into bright flying beetles with vivid red coats and shiny black spots.
How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?
Margaret McNamara - 2007
"How many seeds are in a pumpkin?" Mr. Tiffin asks his class as they gather around the big, medium, and small pumpkins on his desk. Robert, the biggest kid, guesses that the largest one has a million seeds; Elinor, sounding like she knows what she's talking about, guesses the medium one has 500 seeds; and Anna, who likes even numbers better than odd ones, guesses that the little one has 22. Charlie, the smallest boy in the class, doesn't have a guess. Counting pumpkin seeds is messy business, but once the slimy job is done... well, you'll have to read and find out!
Be a Flamingo & Stand Out From the Crowd
Sarah Ford - 2017
She is always the first on the dancefloor and the very last to stop boogying. She has never tried to dress like a Parisian, never followed advice on what not to wear, and certainly has never tried to tone down her natural pinkness; she knows he is perfect just the way she is. And even when life throws Flamingo a curveball, she is always ready to embrace the unknown and jump straight in.A gorgeous little gift book of motivational sayings and hilarious axioms, Be a Flamingo is a perfect pink pick-me-up gift for a friend who needs a confidence boost, or great as an impulse self-purchase when you feel you need to start tooting your own horn a little louder. Because we could all do worse than taking a leaf out of Flamingo's book.
Texas Night Before Christmas
James Rice - 1981
Based on Clement Clark Moore's poem, "Texas Night Before Christmas" is filled with images of the Lone Star State, lovingly described and illustrated by James Rice.