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Rain Player


David Wisniewski - 1991
    Mayan art and architecture were the inspiration for the spectacular cut-paper artwork.

There's a Spider in My Shoe!


Michael Yu - 2013
    No, no. The reason that spiders are the worst is because...Read along in this humorous rhyme to find out why this kid dislikes spiders.Another quality children picture book from the father and daughter team of Michael and Rachel Yu.Fully illustrated eBook, for ages 2 years and up.<h2> ** Amazon Prime Members can download this book for FREE! ** </h2>

Owlet's First Flight


Mitra Modarressi - 2012
     His mama says, "It's time you took flight." This little Owlet does not want to be out by himself in the dark. But Mama believes he can be brave, so he decides to leave the nest for the first time. As Owlet makes his way through the sky to explore the sights and sounds of nighttime, he runs into a few frightening obstacles along the way, but he eventually learns that being brave can be a fun adventure! Perfect for reading at bedtime to relieve nighttime anxiety, watching Owlet fly through the sky will show young readers that things may not always be as scary as they first seem.

The Josefina Story Quilt


Eleanor Coerr - 1986
    But Faith loves her pet. Can Josefina show Pa that she still has a few surprises left in her?

Big Kicks


Bob Kolar - 2008
    He collects stamps, plays jazz, and enjoys being by himself. One day, the town soccer team knocks on his door, and they need BIG help. Biggie’s never played soccer before, and once they are out on the field, Biggie realizes that maybe there is more to soccer than just being big. Bob Kolar’s droll, vibrantly illustrated tale about a lovable (but rather clumsy) bear and his endearing (but rather unlucky) team is sure to win some BIG fans.

The Carnival of Doom (Book 1): The Angry Ghost (An Unofficial Minecraft Book for Kids Ages 9 -12)


Mark Mulle - 2015
    Excited, he drags his sister to see the creature they brought as the main event - a ghost called Herobrine. But it all goes horribly wrong as Herobrine escapes. Steve realizes he has a connection to Herobrine - but what could it be? Steve and his sister must set off to a journey that takes them to the capital city and to the Nether to find out more. Other books in the Carnival of Doom series Book 2: To the Nether Portal Book 3: Trapped Author’s Note: This short story is for your reading pleasure. The characters in this "Minecraft Adventure Series" such as Steve, Endermen or Herobrine...etc are based on the Minecraft Game coming from Minecraft ®/TM & © 2009-2013 Mojang / Notch

I Love to Dance


Anna Walker - 2008
    Join in as Ollie dances like jelly with a wobbly belly and wriggles after a bath.

The Ugly Duckling


Jim Lawrence - 1987
    An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals in the barnyard before he grows into a beautiful swan.

The Sad Little Fact


Jonah Winter - 2019
    In its underground prison, it meets other facts, all hidden away because they could not lie. Finally, with the help of a few skillful fact-finders, the facts are able to spread truth- something that ultimately can't be denied.Though some people continue to ignore them, the facts are out in the world ready for anyone who wants to hear, because "a fact is a fact," and that's that.

Quinn Says Goodbye: Friends May Go Away, but God Is Here to Stay


Christie Thomas - 2019
    When Quinn the Owl makes a new friend, a firefly named Blink, she is filled with joy. But one night, Quinn wakes up to find her friend has disappeared in a flash. “Momma, why didn’t God make Blink stay with me? Didn’t he know how much I loved him?”“God doesn’t always stop bad things from happening, Quinn. But He does promise that He will always be with you, and He will never stop being your friend.” Beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written, Quinn Says Goodbye is designed for children dealing with different kinds of loss, whether it be death of a pet or a family member, or simply the loss of a favorite toy. Remind little ones that although people and things might not be in their life forever, God will never leave them.

Tulip Sees America


Cynthia Rylant - 1998
    A young man and his dog Tulip, drive west from Ohio and marvel at the farms of Iowa, the skies of Nebraska, the wind in Wyoming, the mountains of Colorado, the desert in Nevada, and the ocean in Oregon

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh


Jamie Simons - 1997
    

Poop! There it is!


Xavier Finkley - 2012
    Shed a little humor on the subject by reading your child "Poop! There it is!".  Kids will giggle and laugh along with this silly book while learning the basics of potty training.

The BIG Red Book of Beginner Books


P.D. Eastman - 1995
    Includes The Diggin-est Dog by Al Perkins with illustrations by Eric Gurney; I Want to Be Somebody New! by Robert Lopshire; Robert the Rose Horse by Joan Heilbroner with illustrations by P.D. Eastman; Sam & the Firefly by P.D. Eastman; Stop That Ball! by Mike McClintock with illustrations by Fritz Siebel; and The Very Bad Bunny by Marilyn Sadler with illustrations by Roger Bollen. Hailed by educators and reading specialists, these Beginner Books are used in schools and libraries throughout the English-speaking world.

The Nine Lives of Aristotle


Dick King-Smith - 2003
    What’s even better is that Aristotle has found the kind witch Bella Donna to be his owner. Somehow she is always there when he gets into trouble, whether tumbling down the chimney, tipping over a giant milk jug, or tearing away from a snarling watchdog - just as a truck comes areening by. Is it luck? Or maybe a little bit of magic?