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The Eclectic Abecedarium


Edward Gorey - 1985
    Part sweet songs of unseen birds and part cautionary tales, this abecedarium fully lives up to the epithet "eclectic."

I'm mad about pizza !: Funny Rhyming Picture Book for Beginner Readers (ages 2-8) ("Early Readers Picture Books")


Joshua McManus - 2016
    But surely you can't eat pizza all day long? Read this book and find out ! This book is a funny, silly rhyming picture book for children, A wonderful rhyming children's book for early readers ages 2-8 and jam packed with lots of kids humor !

Fancy Nancy's Marvelous Mother's Day Brunch


Jane O'Connor - 2011
    Nancy plans the perfect Mother's Day in this fancy new lift-the-flap book!Nancy pulls out all the stops to give her mom the best Mother's Day celebration of all time—but will everything go according to plan? This book includes thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises that will delight all Fancy Nancy fans!

Bawk & Roll


Tammi Sauer - 2012
    But when the lights go down and the curtain goes up, stage fright sets in. Will our two beloved chickens be too chicken to perform? Or will they find their courage and totally bawk, shake, and flap?

Lady Liberty's Holiday


Jen Arena - 2016
    As much as she loves welcoming people to America, standing still for over a hundred years has left her with a stiff neck, aching arms, and a cramp in her leg. This lady could use a vacation!   With some encouragement from her friend Moe the pigeon, Lady Liberty takes off to see the rest of America! She explores the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, the waving wheat fields of Kansas, the breathtaking grandeur of the Grand Canyon, and the cozy sunshine of the California coastline. But will Lady Liberty make it back to New York City for the Fourth of July? And will she even want to?

My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch


Graeme Base - 1983
    Grandma, who lives with a large collection of animals in her small Australian town, takes a disastrous trip to the seaside.

Teach Your Giraffe to Ski


Viviane Elbee - 2018
    She wants to go down the big scary slope! Enjoy this riotous journey as the narrator tries to reign their giraffe in—and learns something about courage along the way.

The Boy, the Bear, the Baron, the Bard


Gregory Rogers - 2004
    This is a rare and inventive visual feast-a runaway story about a curious boy, a magic cloak, a grumpy bard, a captive bear and a baron bound for the chopping block. It is also a richly illustrated, dramatic and very funny tale of adventure and friendship.

The Zabajaba Jungle


William Steig - 1987
    Leonard penetrates the mysterious Zabajaba Jungle where odd adventures await him, from carnivorous flowers to a petrified monster.

The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever


Brenda A. Ferber - 2000
    A let-her-cut-in-line-at-the-water-fountain kind of crush. And he's got the perfect valentine. But this valentine has no intention of getting caught up in any romantic conspiracy. "Love is yucky, kid! Valentine's Day is all about CANDY!" the card yells at Leon, before leaping out the window and running away, leaving Leon to chase it across town, collecting interested kids along the way. Here is a hilarious take on the holiday that boys love to hate, the most complex holiday of them all. Saying "I love you" has never been so yucky or so sweet.

I Am Not Going to Read Any Words Today!: Learn About Rhyming Words (Beginner Fun Books)


Dr. Seuss - 1995
    Art and text inspired by Hop on Pop, Fox in Socks, and I Am NOT Going to Get Up Today!EACH DR. SEUSS BEGINNER FUN BOOK FEATURES:* illustrations and text that have been adapted from the original Dr. Seuss books children and parents know and love.* simple directions on how to do all of the activities.* an inspirational word from the Cat himself.* a space for the child to personalize each book.* four pages bursting with colorful stickers of Dr. Seuss characters for use along with the activities.

Dangerously Ever After


Dashka Slater - 2012
    Brakeless bicycles, pet scorpions, spiky plants--that's her thing. So when quiet Prince Florian gives her roses, Amanita is unimpressed . . . until she sees their glorious thorns! Now she must have rose seeds of her own. But when huge, honking noses grow instead, what is a princess with a taste for danger to do?For readers seeking a princess with pluck comes an independent heroine who tackles obstacles with a bouquet of sniffling noses. At once lovely and delightfully absurd, here's a story to show how elastic ideas of beauty and princesses can be.

You're Wearing THAT to School?!


Lynn Plourde - 2013
    She can't wait to wear her rainbow sparkle outfit, bring her favorite stuffed toy for show-and-tell, and share a big picnic lunch with all her new friends. "Oh, no, no!" says her best pal Tiny, who started school last year. He has a few tips for Penelope about fitting in without sticking out. The two friends' very different ways of handling peer opinion create hilarious scenes that will erase any anxiety before the first day of school.

The Picky Little Witch


Elizabeth Brokamp - 2011
    But Little Witch turns up her tiny nose at the culinary creation. She prefers such sticky sweets as butter toffee, caramel dandy, and cotton candy. Can these picky eaters come to a compromise? Complete with a recipe for Halloween soup, this fun read is a treat for children and parents alike.Book Details: Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 7/7/2011 Pages: 32 Reading Level: Age 5 and Up

Ruby Valentine Saves the Day


Laurie B. Friedman - 2010
    But when Valentine's Day arrives, an unexpected snowstorm threatens to ruin all of Ruby's plans. Will Ruby find a way to save the day, or will everyone in Heartland have to wait until next year to celebrate?