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A Little Book about Spring (Leo Lionni's Friends)
Leo Lionni - 2019
Discover these and more wonders of spring in this delightful board book inspired by the works of legendary children's book author-illustrator Leo Lionni. With sturdy pages and colorful collage-style artwork, this spring-themed book is perfect for boys and girls ages 0 to 5.Leo's Lionni's Friends is a series of fresh, fun board books inspired by the classic works of author and illustrator Leo Lionni to introduce his work to a new generation of readers.Don't miss there other books in the series:A Little Book About ColorsA Little Book About ABC'sA Little Book About 123's
Baa Baa Smart Sheep
Mark Sommerset - 2010
When Quirky Turkey comes along, the opportunity to make some mischief proves too hard to resist.
The Hiccupotamus
Aaron Zenz - 2005
. . he'd fall upon his bottomus!Calamity ensues when an elephant, a centipede, and a rhinoceros try finding a cure for hippo's colossal case of hiccups. Zenz's creativity shines through with his use of colored pencil in this off-the-wall read-aloud. HIC! HIC! HIC!
Hot Rod Hamster and the Wacky Whatever Race!
Cynthia Lord - 2014
And today he's building a box car from scratch to race downhill in the Wacky Whatever Race. He needs to pick out a box, wheels, and a paint color for his car. Can you help him?With the same bouncing rhythms, fun choice rhymes, and daredevil antics that made the picture books so popular, this original Level 2 reader will be a sturdy stepping-stone for Hot Rod Hamster fans as well as series newcomers as they move on to independent reading. The years Ms. Lord spent as a first-grade teacher have given her the perfect sense for what language and storylines work best for emerging readers. This new adventure skillfully emphasizes word families and rhyming structures with pedal-to-the-metal flare! Little boys and girls will race to collect this latest story from their favorite furry friend.Hop into the early-reading driver's seat and join Hot Rod Hamster and his buddies for a fun-filled race day with a thrilling surprise at the finish line!
Let It Rain
Maryann Cocca-Leffler - 2013
Spring is finally here! Enjoy all the wondrous signs of the season with Maryann Cocca-Leffler's exhuberant celebration of spring!With soft-colored art, adorable children, and colorful outdoor scenes, LET IT RAIN is a continuation of Maryann's delightful series all about the seasons.
The Bear Went Over the Mountain
Iza Trapani - 2012
The bear sets out at the beginning of spring and finds fun around every corner, such as watching bunnies hop and smelling flowers. When the bear finds something unpleasant, like a smelly skunk or a prickly porcupine, he learns that the five senses have both good and bad traits. But that is all right, because there is always something just as exciting to try next! The Bear Went Over the Mountain teaches children about the five senses and the four seasons, all through a timeless song. It is so much fun, kids will want to go exploring too, just like the bear!
Fancy Nancy: Every Day Is Earth Day
Jane O'Connor - 2010
Nancy knows that she's helping her family do something very important, but will she take her enthusiasm for the environment a step too far?Fancy Nancy: Every Day Is Earth Day is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.
A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds
Jean Richards - 2002
The fruit is like a suitcase for the seeds. It protects them on their trip.
Readers will learn how fruits are designed to protect a plant's seeds and also to help the plant spread its seeds to new places. With prose perfect for read-alouds and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, Fruit is a Suitcase for Seeds delves into the world of seeds, their purpose, and how they grow, perfect for young children. Includes questions and answers at the end to further learning and engagement.
The Slightly Annoying Elephant
David Walliams - 2013
Elephants never forget - and neither will millions of readers once they've met the slightly annoying elephant.
Star Wars: Colors
Scholastic Inc. - 2013
Each vibrant color is illustrated using Star Wars's most popular heroes, villains, vehicles, droids, and aliens.
Piggy
Trevor Lai - 2016
But his favorite story has always been about two friends and the special times they share together.One day, Piggy sees a girl reading alone. And he wonders, perhaps, if they could be best friends? Try as Piggy might--in increasingly spectacular ways--the girl just doesn't notice him. Will Piggy ever be able to tell her how he truly feels?From the mind of Trevor Lai, an internationally renowned creator and animation entrepreneur, comes the lovable Piggy in an incredibly cute story about the wonder of new friendship that is sure to win your heart!
The Way to the Zoo
John Burningham - 2014
and beyond that door she finds a passage … and beyond the passage she discovers ... the ZOO! Where Sylvie finds LOTS of animals, looking at her! So she decides to bring a few small ones, like a little bear, into her bedroom at night time, just for a cuddle. And then she takes the penguins back for a splashy bath. Once, she even brings back the monkeys but, really, they were too messy. No matter what Sylvie does though, she always makes sure to close the door in her bedroom wall. Until, one day, she forgets...
I Love My Daddy Because...
Laurel Porter-Gaylord - 1991
. .This book begins with a heartwarming scene between a human parent and child, but moves on to loving care in many animal families. He sings me songs, says a gray wolf cub. He keeps me safe and warm, says a young penguin. Children will love reading about how baby animals spend time with their dads, and daddies everywhere will love celebrating Father's Day--or any occassion!--with this adorable gift from their little ones.
Little Kangaroo
Guido Van Genechten - 2005
Much, much bigger than Mother Kangaroo's pouch. But Little Kangaroo would rather stay with Mommy, where it's safer, warmer and easier. Mom tries to show Little Kangaroo all that life has to offer. It does no good at first, but then...A splendid picture book about letting go in a loving way.
Little Burro
Jim Arnosky - 2013
One day, her band of burros decides to travel to the lake. She does not want to go, but finally follows when her mother calls out to her. When they arrive, Little Burro is surprised to find that the lake is just as nice as her canyon—and even more fun!