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Shake a Leg! (Sesame Street)
Constance Allen - 1991
Toddlers will have a good giggle as the Sesame monsters try different routines to get in shape. They can even follow along and get their own kid-sized workout—if they don’t fall down laughing instead!
100 Things To Know About Science
Alex Frith - 2015
Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, "infographics" style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA. A fresh, new approach to science big and small, inspiring a new generation of scientists. There is an increasing popularity and interest in all sorts of aspects of science, and this book caters for children (and adults) who want an overview.
The Bear and the Piano
David Litchfield - 2015
As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind. A moving tale of exploration and belonging from an exciting debut author-illustrator.
Dog on a Frog?
Kes Gray - 2016
"Cats sit on mats, frogs sit on logs, and dogs sit on FROGS!""Well, I'm changing the rules," said the frog.In this hilarious sequel to Frog on a Log?, frog decides that he does not want to sit on a log, and he definitely does not want a dog to sit on a frog! So he changes the rules. Now, dogs sit on logs, and cats sit on gnats! But what will frog decide to sit on now? Chock-full of absurd animal rhyme pairings, Dog on a Frog? shows young readers that every animal has many special places to sit. Reminiscent of Dr. Seuss's Beginner Books, this sequel is a fun, educational read-aloud story that helps build reading skills!
Awful Auntie
David Walliams - 2012
But with mischievous and irrepressible Soot, the cockney ghost of a chimney sweep, alongside her, Stella is determined to fight back ... and sometimes a special friend, however different, is all you need to win through.
The Santa Trap
Jonathan Emmett - 2009
He's greedy, naughty, selfish and spoiled - and Santa Claus knows it. But when beastly Bradley empties his Christmas stocking to find nothing but a pair of socks, he does quite the baddest thing he has ever tried to do - he builds a Santa trap!
How To Be A Super Villain
Rachel Yu - 2011
This fun, witty, humorous story will point you in the right, or you can say, BAD, direction. For all you hopeful apprentices, this entertaining guide will guarantee loads of fun and laughter.
Usborne Illustrated Fairy Tales (Anthologies & Treasuries)
Sarah Courtauld - 2007
Includes ten classic fairytales by authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, including The Frog Prince, Little Red Riding Hood and The Swan Princess. All stories feature charming and vivid illustrations. A gorgeous giftbook with an attractive hardback cover and a ribbon marker.
Catching Kisses
Amy Gibson - 2013
From San Francisco to New Orleans to New York City, the text and stylized artwork celebrate all the ways kisses are shared.
Shrek!
William Steig - 1990
Shrek, a horrid little ogre, goes out into the world to find adventure and along the way encounters a witch, a knight in armor, a dragon, and, finally, a hideous princess, who's even uglier than he is!
New in Town
Kevin Cornell - 2021
They are not surprised. After all, termites have destroyed the last 200 or so bridges. Luckily, the people of Puddletrunk have a bridge-building expert in their town: the fabulous Mortimer Gulch, who will gladly rebuild their bridge for a pretty penny. But when a newcomer to Puddletrunk does not want to pay for the repairs, Mortimer is displeased. To make matters worse, this unusual foreigner has some innovative ideas that threaten to upend Mortimer Gulch's entire business . . .Here is a whimsical yet timely picture book allegory about what new people with new ideas can bring to communities.
The Storm Whale
Benji Davies - 2011
One night, a great storm washes a small whale onto the beach. The boy discovers the whale is a good listener. The father discovers the boy is lonely. Together, they return the whale to the sea. And from that day on, the boy learns that the father can be a good listener too, in Benji Davies's heartwarming tale, The Storm Whale.
Fire Truck
Peter Sís - 1998
And a gatefold spread of Matt's fully loaded rig will have happy young viewers counting from one to ten--over and over again--in this fun-filled ode to the classic red fire truck by Caldecott Honor-winning Peter Sis.
Disney The Lion King (A Little Golden Book)
Justine Korman Fontes - 1994
Boys and girls ages 2-5 will roar with excitement as they read this retelling of Disney's