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The Jungle Crew


Emma Scott - 2015
    Should you have a lot in common with your new friend? Do you have to look the same? What happens when you look very different from each other? “The Jungle Crew” is an enjoyable rhyming story about how animals big and small meet and become great friends. Each animal has something special to share. Although they are look very different, there is something lovable in each and every one. This is a story about diversity and how unusual friendships can lead to fun times and happy occasions. “The Jungle Crew” is a great bedtime story for children 3-5 years old.

The Tales of Big and Little: Doom of the Three Stones (Tell Me A Story Bedtime Stories for Kids, #1)


Josh Kilen - 2011
    No illustrations or frills, just pure, awesome story! Your kids will love you for it!About The Tales of Big and Little - Part One: Doom of the Three Stones...Big and Little are two dogs who love cheese. They would never have imagined that this love would take them to another world, to do battle with theferocious feline, Shirlee, and his army of animated Pizza Crusts! Follow Big and Little as they try to foil Shirlee's plans to take over theworlds!Look for Other Titles in the Tell Me A Story Series:Sean Ryanis & The Impossible ChaseThe Superhero Chronicles: Birth of MoonlightThe Lost Princess in Winter's GripTales of Big and Little - Part Two: Shirlee's Revenge! About "Tell Me A Story" Bedtime Stories...Deep down every kid loves bedtime stories, but sometimes at the end of the day you just don't have the energy. That's where the Tell Me A Story series of books can help. Each nightly episode takes 5-10 minutes to read out loud and ends in a gripping cliffhanger. Imagine your child hanging on your every word and captivating them every night with an easy to tell bedtime story. These stories are not only exciting for them but they are fun for you to read as well.For less time than it takes to watch the start of a sit-com, you can spendquality time with your kids and make memories they will never forget.

Babysitters Club Collection #10 (The Babysitters Club, #28-30)


Ann M. Martin
    Welcome Back, Stacey! 29. Mallory and the Mystery Diary 30. Mary Anne and the Great Romance

The Black Stallion Adventure Set: Four-Volume Box Set


Walter Farley - 1985
    Here, in a handsome gift set, are four of the best, starting with The Black Stallion, where Alec Ramsay saves the Black after a shipwreck. The bond they form cannot be broken. This bond survives their separation in The Black Stallion Returns, when Alec returns the magnificent horse to his original owner in Arabia. Reunited in The Black Stallion’s Ghost, they survive a terrifying curse. Finally, in The Black Stallion Revolts, they are separated again after a plane crash, and Alec is suspected of murder as the Black runs wild! Each gripping tale culminates in a thrilling race to the finish!Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 10/11/2005 Reading Level: Age 8 and Up

The Little Pup Collection


Mary Lee - 2013
    It’s a wonderful story to read to the little ones you love. I Love My abc's Children will love learning about the alphabet in this fun book and activity. Join Little Pup and Grey Bear as they share all the things they love from A to Z! and Sweet Dreams, Little Pup One night, Little Pup went to bed early, being very excited to get to dreamland. There was just one problem. Little Pup couldn’t sleep. Watch Little Pup find a way to dreamland in this charming, beautifully illustrated bedtime story. This book encourages the imagination and helps children get themselves to sleep. What customers say: “ If you have young children who like a good story before bed then get this book! ” (Sweet Dreams, Little Pup) "The best children's learning book ever! " (I Love My abc's) " A wonderful book about caring and the meaning of love." (Why? Because I Love You!)

Bubba the Bulldog Tries to Smile


Bree Clausen - 2013
    When his best friend Ryan breaks his leg, Bubba tries to cheer him up. After getting into some mischief around the house, Bubba learns that every time he accidentally smiles, Ryan smiles too. In his efforts to smile, Bubba has to conquer his worst fear by facing the BROOM. In the end, Bubba finds out he had the ability to smile INSIDE him all along.

Holly Horse and the Great Quest


Jenny Loveless - 2013
    The story includes a beautiful message for both young children and adults alike: Be grateful for what we have right now! The end is so endearing that if you are an adult, it may even bring a happy tear to your eye.Holly Horse and the Great Quest is a beautiful story that can be enjoyed by younger children as a bedtime story, and as a self read story for your older child as well.

The Jungle Book


Walt Disney Company - 1995
    With every turn of a page, adventure unfolds to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Diary of NINJA BOY & Fartypants Book 1: Everybody hates Mondays


Ninja Toe - 2015
    I have no idea why my parents didn't name me something cool, like Mad Dog Monday or Muscles Monday. Oh well. At least I have my dog, fartypants. And when things get serious...I become NINJA BOY!Follow NINJA BOY on this hilarious adventure as he deals with...-Sleep Farting in Science Class?-Girlfriend Kidnapping Giants-Stinkalators-Mount Hogsnort henchmen-Evil ninjas-Biff and Lonnie, the bully brothersYeah, it's about to get serious....With charming and hilarious illustrations and creative storytelling, the Diary of NINJA BOY & Fartypants is a must-read for any kid who loves fun adventures! Kids ages 9-13 (even reluctant readers), and middle schoolers can't wait to dive in to these Ninja Boy stories!Be sure to check out book 2, Attack of the Bathroom Pirates!and book 3, Minecraft Dance Party Danger!

A Horse Called Trouble


C.K. Volnek - 2011
    At thirteen she finds herself skeptic and suspicious, with no family, no friends, and forced to participate in horse therapy. Horse therapy “will teach trust, perseverance, respect and the value of teamwork,” or so says the program’s instructor. Tara is unconvinced. Trust only got her heart broken, perseverance only gets her put down, and no one respects or wants to team up with the misfit foster kid. At the stable, Tara meets Trouble, an angry horse bent on destroying everything and everyone around him. When Tara realizes he’s just as misunderstood and untrusting as she is, she pushes aside her fear and a special relationship is formed. Trouble trusts Tara, and Tara in turn finds hope and acceptance as well as the will to love and trust again herself. But Tara’s confidence is shaken as a great challenge looms ahead. Trouble’s manipulative owner is determined to have him destroyed because of his ‘dangerous’ nature. Tara must overcome her own limitations and fight to save the horse that has freed her heart and given her life value and meaning.

Trip Trap Trouble


Katie Pye - 2020
    It doesn’t take long for his goat companions to tire of Big Billy Goat's quest. Not to mention the frustrated troll enduring trip-trapping on the bridge overhead. But how can peace be restored when Big Billy Goat Gruff is unwilling to be thankful for anything but the best? And will Big Billy Goat Gruff end up with the greenest grass he is seeking? Start conversations about gratitude with this book, one of many in the Fairytale Fraud series of well being for children.

Challenge to Efrafa (Watership Down)


Judy Allen - 1999
    But to do this they need to outwit the evil General Woundwort.

The Monster Who Came to Visit


Neesa Bally - 2020
    All is not lost though as this unlikely pair may have more in common than you think.

Puppy Pickup Day: The Little Labradoodle (Book 1)


April M. Cox - 2018
    "A fun, beautifully illustrated, and heartfelt animal tale." -- Kirkus ReviewFormer Disney illustrator captures the emotions of the characters perfectly. Preschoolers will love the colorful illustrations and adventure while the simple rhyme will build confidence for early readers. Could this new family love a clumsy pup, whose legs had trouble keeping up; who needed help after too many falls, failed at tug and couldn t catch balls? Underlying themes of perseverance, courage, and acceptance of self and others from this magical story. The book is well suited for those who love illustrations from Disney, the fun rhyming of Dr. Seuss and silly antics of Curious George. About the Illustrator Len Smith has spent his entire career in children s entertainment, from Hanna-Barbera studio to Disney Feature and TV animation to Mattel Toys. Len designed Toontown in the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit and designed the main characters for the Disney Afternoon series Talespin and Bonkers . He also worked on the four-time Emmy winning series The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and was very proud to do the illustration for The Little Labradoodle: Puppy Pickup Day . Ages: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9; Grade: Preschool, 1, 2,3,4

Sammy The Sheep Dog (Adventures of Sammy The Sheep Dog, #1)


Rob Dallowe - 2015
    But why is it taking him so long to find a new owner? Join him on his adventure as he tries to find out. Perfect for bedtime reading and early readers, this delightful story introduces the incredibly cute puppy, Sammy The Sheep Dog. With beautiful illustrations by Gill Dallowe on every page, filled with fun and drama, this story will be a hit with all children who love animals.