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The Penguin that Hated the Cold


Barbara Brenner - 1973
    Tired of always being cold, Pablo, a penguin, decides to move from the South Pole to a warmer climate.

Sammy and the Robots


Ian Whybrow - 2000
    "They'll know how to fix it", says Gran. But who will help Gran when a bad cough sends her to the hospital? A robot, of course -- a special, new cough-blasting model, carefully made by a very concerned little grandson. Filled with affection and sprinkled with fun, this richly colored tale about caring across the generations stars the gentle hero of Sammy and the Dinosaurs.

Pickle Things


Marc Brown - 1980
    Describes, in rhymed text and illustrations, all the many things that a pickle isn't.

ABC's for Boys


Michael Kracht - 2016
    Makes a special and engaging learning tool. Perfect for boys ages 0-5.

Curious George in the Big City


Margret Rey - 2001
    But it isn't long before the little monkey's curiosity gets him into trouble and he gets separated from his friend. Though he has fun seeing the tourist sites and all the sparkling decorations, what he enjoys most is finding his best friend and enjoying the city together. NEW bonus features include a drawing activity, word jumble, and spot-the-difference activity.

Disney Pixar - Monsters, Inc. Storybook Collection


Walt Disney Company - 2013
    Everyone's favorite monsters are back just in time for the release of the brand new feature animation Monsters University! Join Mike, Sulley, Boo, Randall, and the whole gang in this jam packed collection featuring over 200 full color illustrations, gilded pages, and seventeen exciting tales, including a retelling of the new film.

Bad Day at Riverbend


Chris Van Allsburg - 1995
    Occasionally the stagecoach rolled through, but it never stopped, because no one ever came to Riverbend and no one ever left. The day the stagecoach stood motionless in the center of town, Sheriff Ned Hardy knew something was terribly wrong. What was the mysterious substance on both coach and horses? It would not come off. Soon it was everywhere in the tidy little village. Something had to be done, and Sheriff Hardy aimed to do it.

Nuts: Every Family is a Little...


A.J. Cosmo - 2016
    Ever felt like your family was crazy? All Wally wants to do is open presents, but before he can he has to endure his nutty family! Written for siblings of autistic children, this fully-illustrated heart-warming, story teaches tolerance and understanding for everyone.

Minecraft Diary of a Teenage Zombie Villager (Skeleton Steve ... - Devdan the Teen Zombie Villager)


Skeleton Steve - 2016
    He was a Minecraft villager.And he was a zombie.He spent his days and nights doing zombie stuff.The zombie Devdan couldn't even remember his name anymore, that is, until he was visited by the pet cat he had when he was alive. Now, along with Skeleton Steve's help, Devdan sets out with his long-lost kitty to remember who he is and find his village home. But how will he find the way? And what will he do if he gets there? Will Devdan be destined to roam the Minecraft world as a zombie villager forever? Love Minecraft adventure?? Read Book 1 of the Teenage Zombie Villager now! Sign up for Skeleton Steve's Mailing List here:Author's Note: This is an unofficial Minecraft book. Minecraft is a registered trademark of, and owned by, Mojang AB, and its respective owners, which do not approve, endorse, sponsor, or authorize this book.Minecraft®/TM & © 2009-2016 Mojang AB/Notch***Tags: Minecraft Book, game fiction, Minecraft Books for Kids and Teens, minecraft games, game stories, game books, game story books, minecraft tips, minecraft secrets handbook, Minecraft Stories, kids books, minecraft free, minecraft xbox, minecraft story mode, minecraft handbook free, minecraft creepypasta, minecraft diary of a wimpy, game fanfiction, minecraft game, minecraft story book, Minecraft Steve series, minecraft journal book, minecraft comics, free kids books, Minecraft Kids Book, minecraft books for kids, Minecraft Villagers, Minecraft Creeper, herobrine, Minecraft Skeleton Steve, minecraftales, minecraft fanfiction, minecraft diaries, minecraft tales, minecraft short stories, minecraft gift, minecraft short story.

Dad's Birthday


Roderick Hunt - 2015
    It is based on Oxford Reading Tree which is used in 80% of primary schools. Read With Biff, Chip and Kipper Level 2 Phonics storybooks have been specially written to allow children to practise their letters and sounds as they do at school. Fun plots, familiar characters and carefully levelled text create the perfect combination to build children's confidence and enjoyment of reading. Level 2 practises single letter sounds like 'f' and two letters that make one sound such as 'ff' and combining those sounds to read simple one and two syllable words. These sounds are introduced at Level 2: s a t p i n m d g o c k ck e u r h b f ff l ll ss j x y z zz. Each book includes two stories as well as practical tips and ideas for you to use when you reading with your child and fun activities. Visit the Oxford Owl web site for practical advice, all you need to know about phonics and lots of fun activities and free eBooks. With plenty of support available inside the book and online phonics practice at home has never been so fun or so easy!

Cock-A-Doodle-Hooooooo!


Mick Manning - 2007
    When a tired, lonely owl finds shelter in a hen house during a storm, he is awakened by a flock of bossy hens who try to force him to be a cockerel, until he demonstrates what he can do for them.

Missing Math: A Number Mystery


Loreen Leedy - 2008
    The animals can’t count, use the phone, or even find out what time it is. Rulers, money, and computers have all become completely useless. . . . Can the town’s detective solve this numerical mystery? Will he ever bring the numbers back home again? Loreen Leedy’s clever rhyming text PLUS her amusing digitally painted illustrations EQUALS proof that we need math each and every day.

Tubby and the Lantern


Al Perkins - 1971
    For his owner's birthday Tubby, the elephant, constructs a huge paper lantern which carries them on a long trip.

The Giant Ball of String


Arthur Geisert - 2002
    But even in such a hardscrabble place, they had created something they could be proud of: over the years they had collected the biggest ball of string in the world. Folks came from miles around to see it. But one night, a flood carries their prized string away and washes it ashore near the town of Cornwall. Rather than return it, the Cornwallians decide to keep the string for themselves. They start to make plans to dedicate the string in its new gazebo, but their celebrations could be short-lived, because, having discovered the deceit, those resourceful piglets from Rumpus Ridge have begun to make some plans of their own . . .

Trouble Dolls


Jimmy Buffett - 1991
    "A welcome blend of myth and reality, set in modern times but connected by folklore to the world of animals and magic."--Publishers Weekly