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You Have to Fucking Eat
Adam Mansbach - 2014
Profane, loving, and deeply cathartic, You Have to Fucking Eat breaks the code of child-rearing silence, giving moms and dads new, old, grand-, and expectant a much-needed chance to laugh about a universal problem.A perfect gift book like the smash hit Go the Fuck to Sleep (over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide!), You Have to Fucking Eat perfectly captures Adam Mansbach's trademark humor, which is simultaneously affectionate and radically honest. You probably shouldn't read it to your kids.Adam Mansbach is the author of the #1 international bestseller Go the Fuck to Sleep, as well as the novels Rage Is Back, Angry Black White Boy, The Dead Run, and The End of the Jews, winner of the California Book Award. He has written for the New Yorker, the New York Times, Esquire, the Believer, and National Public Radio’s All Things Considered. His daughter Vivien is six.Owen Brozman has illustrated for National Geographic, Time Out New York, Scholastic, Ninja Tune, Definitive Jux, and numerous other clients. He and Mansbach recently collaborated on the acclaimed graphic novel Nature of the Beast, and his work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, Creative Quarterly, 3x3 magazine, and many more. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and daughter, whose favorite food is bananas.
Little Bunny's Sleepless Night
Carol Roth - 1999
Little Bunny, an only child, is so lonely that he cannot sleep, so he asks his friends Squirrel, Skunk, Porcupine, Bear, and Owl if he can stay with them, only to discover that his own bed is best.
Penguin on Vacation
Salina Yoon - 2013
Penguin's tired of the snow and cold--so he decides to go on vacation! But where should he go? And what new friends will he meet along the way?Seasoned illustrator Salina Yoon's spare text and bright, energetic illustrations bring this favorite character to life, ensuring that readers will be clamoring for more Penguin stories--whether they find their home in the cold or the warm.
Rabbit Moon
Jean Kim - 2018
There Rabbit gathers the night's haul, grinds the wishes into stardust, and fills the sky with their starlight. It is a beautiful sight to behold, but lonely work. So one night, Rabbit takes a wish and makes it float down to earth; when it comes true, he makes new friends and the star work takes a back seat to some well-earned fun. But as each day fades, so do the night stars. And with the first starless sky, Rabbit realizes it's time to make the journey home. It is a sad departure, but Rabbit's friends make one last wish, and send an astronomical gift.
Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug
Jonathan Stutzman - 2019
Meet Tiny, a diminutive but determined T-Rex in a big world, as he embraces all obstacles against him in his quest to learn how to hug.
Dogosaurus Rex
Anna Staniszewski - 2017
On a trip to the shelter, he sees dogs of all kinds, but none of them are quite right.Then he finds Sadie. Sadie is big--really big. She says "roar" instead of "woof" and she doesn't fit inside the house, but Ben knows she's the best dog in the world. Now if only she could stop causing so much trouble!Dogosaurus Rex is a hilarious tale of a very special dog (with a prehistoric twist) that will have you roaring--just like Sadie.
Rosie
Bill Whiting - 2018
His two children work abroad and he is alone after the funeral and grows deliberately recluse. A few weeks later he’s puzzled and annoyed when a lady arrives at his home delivering a schnauzer puppy. Called Rosie, it was ordered by his wife to be delivered to him after her death, together with a note from her. His wife had always wanted a dog but Will didn’t like them and had never agreed. But after a very difficult initial spell, he gradually grows to love Rosie and appreciate the companionship his little new friend brings to his life. Rosie also helps him overcome his grief and appreciate more than ever the wise and loving foresight of his wife. Two travel adventures follow in Switzerland and Austria where doggie-centred dramas ensue - including the injury and loss of Rosie. All dogs have a small monetary market value and many are worth nothing at all. But to their loving owners they are priceless.
Sleepover Duck!
Carin Bramsen - 2018
. . and it's in Cat's barn! But a Hooot, Hooot is keeping Duck from getting any sleep. So Duck and Cat set off to search high and low to find out just who is doing all that hooting. Full of your favorite barnyard animals and their memorable sounds, young readers will love this delightfully funny and endearing story.Praise for Carin Bramsen's Duck and Cat books!
Sleepover Duck!
Cat and Duck are as delightful as ever in this third outing in the series . . . Little readers will feel the warmth of these loving, endearing friends. - Kirkus Reviews Duck's sleepover enthusiasm is infectious. - Publishers WeeklyChildren will enjoy the illustrations that make the animals look soft, fluffy, and expressive. - School Library Journal
Just a Duck?
Outstanding . . . An endearing story for group or one-on-one sharing. - School Library JournalThe tale is equal in every way to the visual appeal . . . Sweet, tender and delightful. - Kirkus ReviewsA gently funny story of the differences, similarities, and compromises that make for rewarding friendships - Publishers Weekly 2016 Buckeye Book Award nominee!
Hey, Duck!
A sweet, tender and charming experience to read aloud or together. - Kirkus Reviews. . . should tickle preschoolers. - Publishers Weekly
Bunny Trouble
Hans Wilhelm - 1987
When Ralph, a soccer-playing rabbit, is caught by a local farmer, Ralph's mother tries to convince the farmer's family that Ralph is the Easter Bunny, so that they will let him go.
Rabbit's Gift
George Shannon - 2007
Just in time, a turnip turns up, and a second one, too. Who in the woods wouldn't want to tuck away an extra turnip for the long winter? Not Rabbit. He chooses a different path--and starts a wave of generosity that spreads among all his forest friends. Admired picture-book team George Shannon and Laura Dronzek have created a heartwarming tale about the true meaning of friendship. Includes an author's note and a chart that translates the Chinese calligraphy in the book.
The Bunny Book
Patricia M. Scarry - 1955
But the baby only nibbles on his carrot and looks wise . . . for he knows what he will grow up to be!
You Must Bring a Hat
Simon Philip - 2016
. . you MUST bring a hat. But what if you don’t own a hat? Will bringing a monkey wearing a hat be enough? Find out in this tale that builds to a gloriously surreal and hilarious ending.
Snowman's Story
Will Hillenbrand - 2014
Hiding inside the hat is a rabbit, who listens to the snowman read a story to some animal friends. When the snowman falls asleep, the rabbit hops away with the book. But the snowman isn't about to let his story—or the mischievous rabbit—get away. The chase is on! Filled with charm and fun, this wordless picture book from a beloved illustrator lets kids tell their own version of the story, even as they delight in the action-filled pages.
Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies
Andrea Beaty - 2010
At Camp Whatsitooya, twins Joules and Kevin and new friend Nelson face off against large, rabbit-like creatures from the Mallow Galaxy who thrive on sugar, but are not above hypnotizing and eating human campers.