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The Magic Hockey Stick


Peter Maloney - 1999
    But one day Bronto gets a terrible stomachache. When the doctor takes an X ray, it shows Bronto's ribs, his stomach, some trees, and . . . . something Bronto will never forget! With hilarious illustrations and a surprise ending, here is a wacky story that gives new meaning to the phrase "Watch what you eat!"

Grumpy Goat


Brett Helquist - 2013
    Goat is the grumpiest animal at Sunny Acres farm until he remembers that there is more to life than eating and being alone.

Goo and Spot in the Do Not Wiggle Riddle


Elsa C. Takaoka - 2014
    This amusing riddle about Goo and Spot's amazing and colorful adventures will definitely hit a child's funny bone, with a valuable lesson learned along the way. A great resource for preschool educators, librarians and parents of wiggly little children. Best suited for ages 5 and under.

Shoes


Elizabeth Winthrop - 1986
    Morris Lessmore, which is also an Academy Award–winning short film—was praised by Booklist as "animated, energetic, and warmly colored."The perfect book to share during units on clothing and getting dressed—and for all teachers and parents helping children learn to tie their shoes.

My Dog Spot: With Audio Recording


Jack E. Levin - 2016
    Levin, New York Times bestselling author of Malice Toward None, and his wife, Norma, comes a charming picture book about a boy and his beloved dog Spot.White with black spots and a black circle around his left eye, Spot barks and chases cats and birds, chews on slippers and bones, and especially likes riding in the car with his head out the window. Jack E. Levin’s charming illustrations and sweet story is as heartwarming as it is timeless.

An Armadillo in Paris


Julie Kraulis - 2014
    Arlo is an armadillo who is always up for adventure. His grandfather, Augustin, loved adventure too. When Arlo was born, Augustin wrote travel journals about his favorite places for Arlo to use when he was hold enough to go exploring on his own. When Arlo reads about Paris and the one the French call La Dame de Fer, or Iron Lady, he decides it's time to strike out on his first adventure. He travels to France and, guided by Augustin's journal, discovers the joys of Paris: eating a flakey croissant at a café, visiting the Louvre, walking along the Seine and, of course, meeting the Iron Lady... But who is she? Each spread has a clue about her identity, and kids will see hints of her scattered throughout the book. This book is like a gorgeous stroll through Paris with an adorable new friend--a stroll you'll want to take again and again.

The Lion Inside


Rachel Bright - 2015
    A rhyming story about one little mouse trying to make himself heard and discovering along the way that even the smallest of us has the heart of a lion.

Dojo Daytrip


Chris Tougas - 2015
    From the moment the ninja boys and ninja girls step off their minibus, mayhem ensues.Farm activities like feeding a pig, milking a cow, and plowing a field dissolve into chaos as the master slips into the slop trough, is chased by a bull, and then is dragged through the hay. YIKES! YEE-OW! It’s a barnyard disaster. Meanwhile, the mischievous ninjas run rampant, setting chicks free and splitting fences, until they remember to shape up and honor their creed: Always help someone in need.Chris Tougas’ digitally rendered ninjas pop off the page once again in this laugh-out-loud story. Told in rhyming verse with a playful rhythm, accompanied by hilarious illustrations and big sound effects, Dojo Daytrip makes for a riotous read-aloud with a kindhearted message.

Mom School


Rebecca Van Slyke - 2015
    With warm, funny illustrations and a fun role-reversal story in which moms act like kids, young readers will love imagining what would happen if their own moms went to Mom School."An appealing addition to read at Mother’s Day and throughout the year."—School Library Journal"Gently funny and knowing, it’s a good bet for moments of mother-child bonding."—Publishers Weekly[It's] refreshing to see the diverse array of moms participating in fishing and sports in addition to baking sweet treats. This would make a unique choice for back-to-school time."—Booklist

A Tree for Emmy


Mary Ann Rodman - 2009
    A delightful, multigenerational story, ideal for Arbor Day and Earth Day!"A spunky and independent heroine, a satisfying story and a gentle environmental message combine nicely here in an arboreal celebration that will delight many a young reader." ―Kirkus ReviewsEmmy loves trees. She loves oak trees with acorns. She loves pine trees with cones, and willow trees with swishy branches. But best of all, Emmy loves the mimosa tree that grows in her grandmother's pasture.So when Emmy decides she wants a mimosa tree of her own for her birthday, she is dismayed to find that many garden stores only sell ornamental trees like plum or pear or tulip trees. Emmy is crushed―until she discovers that the answer to her problem is growing right before her eyes!Mary Ann Rodman's joyful story--packed with environmental, independence, and problem-solving themes--will appeal to nature- and tree-lovers as well as those seeking great spring, Arbor Day, and Earth Day read-alouds. Illustrator Tatjana Mai-Wyss's whimsical watercolor and collage artwork captures Emmy's exuberant personality and the story's hopeful ending.

Chester's Colorful Easter Eggs


Theresa Smythe - 2013
    Chester the Easter Bunny decorates six Easter eggs.  He chooses the colors of the rainbow: red, green, yellow, orange, purple, and blue.  He then hides them for all his friends to find.  On Easter, his friends discover his beautiful eggs and they all celebrate the special day together. This cheerful book reinforces color identification and counting, and celebrates the Easter holiday.

Goodnight Stories From The Quran


Saniyasnain Khan - 2008
    It contains a careful selection of thirty three magnificent Quranic tales retold in age-appropriate language. A simple text and fabulous colour illustrations, which brings the narratives vividly to life, make the message of the Quran more meaningful for children. The book offers a special dimension to these wonderful goodnight stories, and acts as a foundation on which to build a growing knowledge of the Quran.

Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!


George Shannon - 2003
    And Hen and her chicks are Hungry!Hen, Big Chick, and Middle Chick are no match for Dog. And Little Chick? Well, Little Chick is too little. Or is she?When you are small, you can also be brave and fast and resourceful, and -- as Little Chick discovers -- sometimes your family depends on you!

Black Beauty's Early Days in the Meadow


Anna Sewell - 2006
    Drawn from the original text and intended for even the youngest of horse lovers, Black Beauty's Early Days in the Meadow depicts the first few months of the horse's life as a foal frolicking in the meadow. Artist Jane Monroe Donovan renders the classic story in lush oil paintings that convey a pastoral world of green fields and shady trees, while tenderly capturing the special love between mare and foal. The perfect harmony of words and pictures proves once again that the simplest messages are often the strongest. Readers will relish the sweetness of life in the meadow and the companionship of family and friends.

My Best Friend Is As Sharp As a Pencil: And Other Funny Classroom Portraits


Hanoch Piven - 2010
    Like the creator's previous picture book, My Dog Is as Smelly as Dirty Socks, this picture book encourages children to be creative and make their own object portraits. It's a fun activity for home or for the classroom. You can even check out portraits made by other readers in the "kids' gallery" of author Hanoch Piven's Web site, www.pivenworld.com—and while you're at it, send in your own!Learn how to create a funny librarian, a colorful art teacher, or your best friend by seeing how one girl does it in this simple, playful picture book that's comprised of portraits made of objects. Once the girl has talked about—and drawn—the key figures in her school, she ends with the pièce de résistance—a class portrait!From the Hardcover edition.