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Five Minutes' Peace
Jill Murphy - 1986
Large wants is five minutes' peace from her energetic children, but chaos follows her all the way from the kitchen to the bath and back again.
Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time
James Gurney - 1992
When a powerful typhoon wrecks the ship in uncharted waters, Arthur and Will are the sole survivors. Washed ashore on a strange island called Dinotopia, they are amazed to find a breathtaking world where cities are built on waterfalls, people have found new ways to fly, and humans and dinosaurs live together in harmony. With new discoveries at every turn, Arthur and Will embark upon their own separate journeys to unearth the mysteries of Dinotopia.
Missing Treasure!
Giles Andreae - 2007
. .only to be met by a rogue gang of pirate dinosaurs with swords at the ready! Flinn and his friends may be able to triumph, but are they prepared to face the fierce, frightening, and most terrifying-looking pirate GIGANOTOSAURUS?Climb aboard for this rambunctious follow-up to the successful Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs!
Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book
Rod Campbell - 1982
The zoo send a series of unsuitable pets, revealed behind flaps in the form of crates and packing cases. These animals are all sent back for different reasons, except the last one, which is perfect!Dear Zoo is twenty-five years old -- and still as popular as ever! And with an updated look, this children's classic is sure to delight a new generation of readers!
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Ruth Sanderson - 1990
Ruth Sanderson retells and illustrates the classic Brother Grimm tale with lavish full-color oil paintings.
Corduroy's Christmas Surprise
Lisa McCue - 2000
Celebrate the season with Corduroy in this Christmas story that is sure to be a holiday read-aloud favorite.
Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World
Vashti Harrison - 2018
They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world. Did you know that WIFI was invented by a glamorous Hollywood star?Or that the first computer programmer was a woman born in 1816? These amazing little leaders have changed the world, all because they were talented, clever, and above all, determined.In the follow up to her beloved debut Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, Vashti Harrison introduces little readers to even more trailblazing women, from writers to inventors, artists to scientists.Discover inspirational heroines like:Zaha Hadid Hedy LamarrWangari MaathaiMary Blair Chien-Shiung Wu Frida Kahlo With beautiful illustrations and incredible stories, this is the perfect book for every future leader.
Cats Sleep Anywhere
Eleanor Farjeon - 1989
Eleanor Farjeon's classic poem for children, told in simple, rhyming verse, is illustrated with adorable precision by renowned cat artist Anne Mortimer in this irresistible celebration of our furry feline friends.
While We Can't Hug: Mini Gift Edition
Eoin McLaughlin - 2020
They wanted to give each other a great, big hug. But they weren't allowed to touch. "Don't worry," said Owl. "There are lots of ways to show someone you love them." So the two friends wave to each other, blow kisses, sing songs, dance around and write letters. And even though they can't hug and they can't touch, they both know that they are loved.A gorgeous, uplifting, inspiring picture book that makes social distancing fun!
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers
Fred Rogers - 2019
Through songs, puppets, and frank conversations, Mister Rogers instilled the values of kindness, patience, and self-esteem in his viewers, and most of all, taught children how loved they were, just by being themselves. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood reimagines the songs from the show as poetry, ranging from the iconic "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" to the forgotten gems. The poems deal with topics such as difficult feelings, new siblings, everyday routines, imagination, and more.
The Bear Under The Stairs
Helen Cooper - 1993
More than just a useful tale in helping children overcome fears of dark spaces this book has rich, magical illustrations and a wonderful sense of humour.
Dog on a Frog?
Kes Gray - 2016
"Cats sit on mats, frogs sit on logs, and dogs sit on FROGS!""Well, I'm changing the rules," said the frog.In this hilarious sequel to Frog on a Log?, frog decides that he does not want to sit on a log, and he definitely does not want a dog to sit on a frog! So he changes the rules. Now, dogs sit on logs, and cats sit on gnats! But what will frog decide to sit on now? Chock-full of absurd animal rhyme pairings, Dog on a Frog? shows young readers that every animal has many special places to sit. Reminiscent of Dr. Seuss's Beginner Books, this sequel is a fun, educational read-aloud story that helps build reading skills!
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy - 2019
The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been shared millions of times online - perhaps you've seen them? They've also been recreated by children in schools and hung on hospital walls. They sometimes even appear on lamp posts and on cafe and bookshop windows. Perhaps you saw the boy and mole on the Comic Relief T-shirt, Love Wins?Here, you will find them together in this book of Charlie's most-loved drawings, adventuring into the Wild and exploring the thoughts and feelings that unite us all.
Spells
Emily Gravett - 2008
After reading 'Spell to Become a Handsome Prince' on a page fragment he tried to piece the spell back together. Frog struggles through a host of jumbled spells and extraordinary guises in search of a fairytale ending.