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Are You Awake?
Sophie Blackall - 2011
Most children (and parents) will recognize themselves in this gentle ode to bedtime.
Thanks to the Animals
Allen J. Sockabasin - 2005
-Charlotte Agell, author and illustrator of Dancing Feet This delightful story is a wonderful example of both the subtle directness and the deep awareness of our relation to the natural world that characterizes the very best American Indian traditional storytelling. Allen's voice is both gentle and strong. I can't think of a book I could recommend more highly for anyone who wants to give a young reader a true picture of the Native way of seeing, teaching, and understanding. -Joseph Bruchac, a storyteller and writer whose work often reflects his own American Indian (Abenaki) ancestry. His recent books for young readers include the award-winning novel Skeleton Man and the picture book Jim Thorpe's Bright Path
Flannel Kisses
Linda Crotta Brennan - 1997
Children bundle into snowsuits and race outside into a sparkling world of white to build houses of snow bricks, catch snowflakes on their tongues, and make snow angels. Almost as much fun as playing in the snow is coming back indoors to toast toes in front of the fire and share a story before snuggling in bed. As cozy as soft flannel sheets, here is a joyful celebration of childhood - and of the perfect snowy day.
Eleven and Holding
Mary Penney - 2016
He’d promised to be there for her big day—and yet he’s been gone for months, away doing some kind of secret “important work” after being discharged from the Marines. So she’s staying eleven, no matter what—that is, until she meets Ginger, a nice older lady who is searching for her missing dog. Could Ginger be the perfect cover for attempting to locate her dad?Macy’s search puts her on a path to a head-on collision with the truth, where she discovers that knowing can sometimes be a heavy burden. And that change, when finally accepted, comes with an unexpected kind of grace.Mary Penney’s earnest, heartfelt story of change, loss, and new beginnings will resonate with readers on the cusp of new beginnings, and stay in their hearts long after it’s done.
Flip-a-Word: Pig Wig
Harriet Ziefert - 2006
This bright, bold, friendly book uses phonics to teach word recognition and rhyming patterns. Learning to read has never been so much fun
I'm Just Like You
Sharon Cramer - 2010
I'm Just Like You is about a cougar cub brother and sister who, one day, encounter a creature very unlike themselves. They have ungrounded apprehension about whether or not the blind bobcat is “a REAL cougar cub”.By the end of the tale, they realize that they really ARE the same, overlooking their physical differences as they embrace their new friend. It is a timeless story that deals with the everyday childhood issue of intolerance, especially regarding physical difference and disability. It is written in a wonderful nonsensical rhyme, and the eighteen watercolors are an exquisite representation of this charming tale. You can meet the cougar cubs and view all of the Cougar Cub Tales at www.cougarcubtales.com
The Magical Jump
Kyle Fuhrer - 2013
anywhere on earth and anywhere in space. Join Smallfridge on a flight of imagination as he discovers the wonders that await him ... in the universe and right here at home at bedtime.Intended for children of all ages.
Farmers' Market Day
Shanda Trent - 2013
Follows an eager young girl on a trip to the farmers' market with her parents as she contemplates what to buy with the money from her piggy bank.
Hoot & Honk Just Can't Sleep
Leslie Helakoski - 2017
Wake or doze?
Some eyes open. Some eyes close.
Some chicks like day, others like night. Some sleep in the dark, and some in the light. Hoot, an adorable owlet, and Honk, a fuzzy gosling, have just hatched—but their eggs got switched and now they’re in the wrong nests. Will they find their way home? Leslie Helakoski’s gentle, lilting verse and irresistible illustrations make the perfect bedtime story as they capture two adorable babies exploring the world for the first time.
I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love
Nancy Tillman - 2013
Bestselling author and artist Nancy Tillman has created another heartfelt masterpiece celebrating the joys of imagination, and the comfort of always knowing that "you are loved."
Nightsong
Ari Berk - 2012
It’s an adventure, but how will he find his way? And how will he find his way home? As the young bat discovers, navigating the world around him is easy as long as he uses his good sense.This beautiful and touching coming-of-age story, with mesmerizing artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long and lyrical text from Ari Berk, conveys a heartwarming and universal message: No matter how far away you go, you can always find your way home.
The Biggest, Most Beautiful Christmas Tree
Amye Rosenberg - 1985
Residents of a great fir tree in a thick forest make their home noticeable in hopes that Santa will come for his first visit to them.
The Berenstain Bears' Bedtime Battle
Stan Berenstain - 1993
Is bedtime battle time in your house? Share this funny story with your cubs to help them remember the importance of bedtime.Who wants to go to bed when you can play with dinosaurs, have a tea party, or get a piggyback ride on Papa Bear? Brother and Sister Bear are doing everything they can to postpone their bedtime—even if that means putting Mama and Papa Bear to bed first!This Berenstain Bears story will have kids laughing—and hopefully lead to bedtime being less of a struggle.
Clive and His Babies
Jessica Spanyol - 2016
He enjoys playing with them, and sharing them with his friends. A gentle, affectionate book, celebrating diversity and challenging gender stereotypes.