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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.

I Love Dad


Joanna Walsh - 2015
    From his stubbly kisses to his sky-high piggyback rides to his bedtime stories, no one is quite like dad. This charming picture book is a celebration of fathers everywhere!

Mary Had a Little Lamb


Marina Aizen - 2012
    Look through the die-cut holes in each page to see what her lambs are up to!

Roxy the Last Unisaurus Rex


Eva Chen - 2020
    Unicorns are, too. So what happens when you combine the best parts of each?Roxy the Last Unisaurus Rex!Join Roxy as she learns about the importance of staying true to yourself, celebrating your differences, and finding friends who love you for you are.

Little Dinos Don't Bite


Michael Dahl - 2013
    He must learn to use them in the right way.

Caveman, A B.C. Story


Janee Trasler - 2011
    But then a DINOSAUR comes out and goes after them all! What else will happen in this hysterical, prehistorical story?The slapstick hijinks go from “A” all the way to some cuddly, friendly “ZZZZZs” and a sweet goodnight.

Tyrannosaurus Wrecks!


Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen - 2014
    But each activity is another opportunity for the over-enthusiastic Tyrannosaurus Rex to wreak havoc. Parents and young children will love the call-and-response nature of the book, and young dinosaur fans will appreciate the listing (and pronunciation guide) for a dozen different dino species. The format is extra vertical in order to accommodate T. Rex’s biggest messes. Praise for Tyrannosaurus Wrecks "Punchy writing, an equally in-your-face palette, and OHora’s characteristically brash painting style make this as much a stompalong as a readaloud." --Publishers Weekly "Along with the pleasure of pronouncing those multisyllabic dino names, young audiences may find food for thought in the behavioral dynamics on display." --Kirkus Reviews "Warmly colored with childlike bodies and emotive faces, Ohora’s dinosaurs are among the cutest you will come across in children’s books." --Booklist "The brief rhyming text, which scans well, tells a story with child appeal. There is a good balance of two-to-three word sentences with large, uncluttered illustrations, making the book a good choice for reading aloud. In their simplicity, the brightly colored pictures have the look of children’s art, but they enhance the classroom setting appropriately with interesting details." --School Library Journal "The shapely dinos, whose rough charcoal-style outlines and strong colors vividly contrast with the white or sometimes black backgrounds, are chunky and friendly in an eight-crayon-box color scheme and snazzy Peanuts-reminiscent outfits." --Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "Together the chanting rhythm, ragged lines, and setting of an un-chaperoned dinosaur class create a satisfyingly high-energy, primal read-aloud strongly reminiscent of Bob Shea’s 'Dinosaur vs.' series." --The Horn Book Magazine

Dora's Storytime Collection


Sarah Willson - 2003
    Now Dora fans can enjoy many of their favorite Dora stories all in one book! This best-selling collection includes: Dora's Backpack Little Star Happy Birthday, Mami! Meet Diego! Dora Saves the Prince Dora's Treasure Hunt Good Night, Dora!

Wild Animals (Touch and Feel)


Deni Brown - 1998
    Wild Animals takes readers on an exciting pop-up tour of wild animals, from frogs to snakes to chimpanzees.

Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs


Byron Barton - 1989
    Big dinosaurs and small dinosaurs. Dinosaurs with horns on their heads or spikes down their backs. Dinosaurs with long, long necks and long, long tails. Imaginatively and with a masterful use of color, shape and composition, Bryon Barton brings to life a unique and endearing vision of what the world may have looked like once upon a time.A long time ago there was dinosaurs. Big dinosaurs and small dinosaurs. Dinosaurs with horns on their heads or spikes down their backs. Dinosaurs with long, long necks and long, long tails.Imaginatively and with a masterful use of color, shape and composition, Byron Barton brings to life unique and endearing vision of what the world may have looked like once upona time.Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1989 (NSTA/CBC)Science Books and Films -- Editor's ChoiceScience Books and Films -- Best Children's Science Book List

The Game of Light


Hervé Tullet - 2007
    In the dark, use your torch to make flowers bloom of the ceiling and fish swim across the walls!

In Grandma's Arms


Jayne C. Shelton - 2008
    Karen Katz and Jayne Shelton's loving story of a child and her grandmother--now in board book!Sitting in the Storybook Chair, in Grandma's arms, you can go anywhere!From deserts to forests, and up through the sky -- come along on one granddaughter's adventure, and ride the wave of words as reading takes her and her grandma 'round the world!

Hide and Seek Harry at the Beach


Kenny Harrison - 2014
    In a hammock, under a sand castle, or behind a palm tree — there are so many places for Harry to hide. Or try to, at least!

Baby Animals


Jennifer Quasha - 1999
    One of a series of Touch and Feel books, Baby Animals features full-colour photographs of a range of animals accompanied by tactile patches to encourage the child to feel explore and touch all their different textures. Tough and sturdy for little hands to hold the simple text and bright pictures make the books ideal for a parent and child to share.

I'm Feeling Mad


Natalie Shaw - 2016
    Then he remembers to take a deep breath and count to four. Soon he feels better. What do you do with the mad that you feel? Come along with Daniel as he and his friends learn how to handle feeling angry. This adorable book includes tips for parents and caregivers to help guide little ones through their emotions. Look for the companion title, I’m Feeling Happy. © 2016 The Fred Rogers Company