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Happy
Emma Dodd - 2015
Exploring the loving relationship between one little owl and his mommy, this beautifully designed, padded picture book is certain to become a bedtime favorite.
Oi Goat!: World Book Day 2018
Kes Gray - 2018
But will everyone be as fashion forward as Frog?Praise for Oi Frog!: 'An absolute treat.' - Daily Mail'Everyone will love it.' - GuardianKes is one of the Independent's TOP TEN children's authors and winner of the Red House Children's Book Award. Jim's first picture book Cats Ahoy! won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2011. Oi Dog! is shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award 2016.
What a Wonderful World
Bob Thiele - 2014
Sweet and positive in its message, with bright, beautiful art, this book is sure to be a hit. Perfect for sharing!
Good Night, Gorilla
Peggy Rathmann - 1994
It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who's that short, furry guy with the key in his hand and the mischievous grin?Good night, Giraffe.Good night, Hyena. Sneak along behind the zookeeper's back, and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous good-night romp.
Duck & Goose, 1, 2, 3
Tad Hills - 2008
Two ducks. Three friends. All the favorite characters, including Bluebird and Thistle, return to illustrate numbers 1 to 10, and children will love to follow along with the simple text and all-new original art.And don't miss other books in the collection, including the picture books Duck & Goose and Duck, Duck, Goose, and the board books What's Up, Duck? and Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin!
May the Stars Drip Down
Jeremy Chatelain - 2014
Thus begins the gorgeous lullaby “May the Stars Drip Down” by indie rock band Cub Country, now adapted into a beautiful bedtime book with illustrations by the acclaimed cut-paper artist Nikki McClure. McClure’s tender and intricate images, inspired by nature and the intense bond between parent and child, perfectly complement musician Jeremy Chatelain’s soothing lyrics. An audio download of the song is also included.
Praise for May the Stars Drip Down
STARRED REVIEW "A richly imagined dreamscape in a feat of paper artistry." --Kirkus Review, starred review "Soft, lovely, and just right for a dreamy bedtime read-aloud." --Booklist
Award:
NAPPA Silver Award Winner
The Teddy Bears' Picnic
Jimmy Kennedy - 1983
Here’s everyone’s favorite teddy bear song with endearing pictures by the popular illustrator of Good Dog, Carl.
Tails
Matthew Van Fleet - 2003
Engaging, cartoonish animals from tigers to pangolins romp across the pages as the rhyming text bounces along: “Tails fluffy, / Tails stringy, / Scaled tails strong and—clingy!” Pull tabs, lift-able flaps, tufts of fur, and even a scratch-and-sniff skunk tail provide plenty of tactile surprises. Along the way, youngsters will learn about counting, opposites, and how animals use their tails. A tried and true tail-wagger!
Clifford's First Christmas
Norman Bridwell - 1994
The original Clifford's Christmas is a perennial backlist favorite, with more than 710,000 copies sold, and now here's Clifford as a puppy--in an original paperback that recounts his first Christmas ever with Emily Elizabeth.
Wynken, Blynken, & Nod
Eugene Field - 1889
The luminosity of the moonlit sea is captured in muted shades of blue that create a soothing mood for the dramatic verse.”—School Library Journal “Westerman captures the tone of the poem in a fittingly traditional way. . . . a pleasing rendition of an old favorite.” —Booklist “Westerman’s inventive design elements provide a soothing accompaniment for the familiar text, a staple for bedtime reading.”—Publishers Weekly
The Little Engine That Could
Watty Piper - 1930
After asking several passing trains for help over the hill, a little blue train agrees to help the stranded toys. Even though she is small, the blue train tries her best to bring the toys to the children on the other side of the hill.
Hi!
Ethan Long - 2015
Also by Ethan Long: Thank You! and Lion & Tiger & Bear: Tag, You're It!
City Cat
Kate Banks - 2013
A plucky stray cat takes a Grand Tour in Kate Banks' story of a family on a European vacation. As the family travels from one city to the next, the cat finds its own means--by bus, boat, train, truck, and bike--to tag along on the trip, visiting historic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Cathedral of Notre Dame along the way. Readers will pore over the spreads to find where City Cat is hiding in each city, and detailed backmatter explains the history behind the sites in each locale.
Dinosaur Kisses
David Ezra Stein - 2013
There is so much to see and do. She tries this — STOMP! And she tries that — CHOMP! Then she sees a kiss and knows just what she wants to try next. Who can she kiss? And after a few disastrous attempts, can she figure out how to give someone a kiss without whomping, chomping, or stomping them first? Young children will chuckle and cheer when Dinah finds just the right creature for her dinosaur kisses in this funny new picture book from David Ezra Stein.
Little Hoot
Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 2007
But no . . . Mama and Papa say little owls have to stay up late and play. So Little Owl spends all night jumping on his bed, playing on the jungle gym, and doing tricks on his skateboard—but he's hooting mad about it! Children who have a hard time going to bed will love this fun twist on the universal dilemma.