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On the Night You Were Born
Nancy Tillman - 2005
The moon stayed up till morning. The geese flew home to celebrate. Polar bears danced.On the night you were born you brought wonder and magic to the world. Here is a book that celebrates you. It is meant to be carried wherever life takes you, over all the roads, through all the years.This debut picture book by Nancy Tillman has touched the hearts of readers of all ages, from the youngest readers, to new mothers, to grandparents. A New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling book, On the Night You Were Born is sure to be a beloved addition to family libraries.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Ellen Titlebaum - 2002
The complete retelling of favorite Disney movies in a true read-aloud style.
Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!
Dr. Seuss - 1963
Seuss's ABC' is now available in a bigger trim size. With Dr. Seuss as your guide, learning the alphabet is as fun and as funny as the feather on a Fiffer-feffer-feff!
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
James Marshall - 1988
. . . The illustrations are fraught with delicious humor and detail. Like its predecessor, perfect for several uses, from picture book hour to beginning reading."--Kirkus Reviews. Caldecott Honor Medal.
Down on the Farm
Merrily Kutner - 2004
The sights and sounds of noisy farmyard animals during a busy day include roosters calling, horses neighing, cows mooing, ducks quacking, and pigs oinking.
The Snow Queen
Naomi C. Lewis - 1844
When Kay is lured from his home by the beautiful, cruel Snow Queen, his friend Gerda sets out on an epic journey to rescue him. As she searches, she encounters a series of strangers to whom she relays her plight. Charmed by her story and her innocence, each of them helps Gerda, so that at last she is able to find the Snow Queen's icy palace. But at the end of her epic journey, will Gerda manage to set Kay free? Soft, ethereal artwork and a faithful translation set the mood for a keepsake edition of Andersen's much-loved winter's tale.
The Diggers
Margaret Wise Brown - 1960
New illustrations by Daniel Kirk breathe new life into this classic.
The Berenstain Bears' Bedtime Battle
Stan Berenstain - 1993
Is bedtime battle time in your house? Share this funny story with your cubs to help them remember the importance of bedtime.Who wants to go to bed when you can play with dinosaurs, have a tea party, or get a piggyback ride on Papa Bear? Brother and Sister Bear are doing everything they can to postpone their bedtime—even if that means putting Mama and Papa Bear to bed first!This Berenstain Bears story will have kids laughing—and hopefully lead to bedtime being less of a struggle.
That's Not My Dinosaur...
Fiona Watt - 2002
book. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet dinosaurs with fuzzy tails, bumpy teeth and soft spines.
Each Peach Pear Plum
Janet Ahlberg - 1978
Each beautifully illustrated page encourages young children to interact with the picture to find the next fairy tale and nursery rhyme character. This board book edition is perfect for little hands. In this book "With your little eye, Take a look, And play 'I spy'". This familiar rhyme has been given the brilliant Ahlbreg treatment to which no young child can fail to respond. It's a book which will be read over and over again . . . just perfect!'"Deceptively simple. 'Each Peach Pear Plum' is a work of genius." - Elaine Moss
Today Is Monday
Eric Carle - 1993
Until Sunday. Then, all the world's children are invited to come together and share in the meal. Celebrated artist Eric Carle brings new energy to these much-loved verses as lively animals parade across the page, munching on favorite dishes, and introducing young readers to the names of the days of the week. Both art and song invite children to join in the procession and sing along.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Bill Martin Jr. - 1989
"A told b, and b told c, 'I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree'"--which probably seemed like a good idea until the other 23 members of the gang decided to follow suit. The palm tree standing straight and tall on the first page begins to groan and bend under its alphabetical burden. First the coconuts fall off, then ("Chicka chicka... BOOM! BOOM!") all the letters also end up in a big heap underneath.
The Foolish Tortoise
Richard Buckley - 1985
But, after a few scary encounters, he rediscovers the value of going slow and safe. Full-color illustrations.
The Eye Book
Theo LeSieg - 1968
A boy and rabbit both have two eyes that see things of almost any size.
Birthday Monsters!
Sandra Boynton - 1993
What fun! From Boynton on Board, the more-than-20-million-copy-bestselling series of extra-big, extra-fat, and extra-fun board books, here is BIRTHDAY MONSTERS. Featuring Sandra Boynton's lively rhyming text and inimitable illustrations, this story about a madcap crew of lovable party crashers will appeal to kids and adults alike.