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The Original Adventures of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy
Johnny Gruelle - 1980
A collection of adventures featuring the well-known red-haired dolls Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy.
Follow Me
Tricia Tusa - 2011
For anyone who has ever sat on a swing and daydreamed...
Grumpy Owl
Eric Esau - 2019
Grumpy Owl wakes up on the wrong side of the bed and, just when he thinks things can't get worse, he discovers his animal friends are making all the wrong sounds! Brown Bear says "Woof!", Tan Toad says "Gobble!", and Red Rooster says "Moo!" Grumpy Owl cannot believe his ears and frantically tries to correct his friends without much success! Come along on this silly adventure as Grumpy Owl learns a valuable lesson about treating others with kindness whether they "Woof, oink, gobble! Moo, quack or squeak!"
The Friend
Sarah Stewart - 2004
Through the week Belle helps Bea as she does chores or shops or bakes, and at the end of most days they head to the beach -- Belle and Bea, hand in hand, by the sea. But one afternoon Belle sneaks outside to play all alone, and something happens that changes her life forever. A lyrical rhymed text and pictures that pack emotion combine to present powerful portraits of a girl and her loving guardian.
Peppa Pig: Peppa and the Tooth Fairy
Neville Astley - 2015
With the tooth safely under her pillow, Peppa waits for the Tooth Fairy to arrive! Everyone loves a visit from the Tooth Fairy. It's magic! Includes handy tips from Dr Elephant, the dentist, on looking after your teeth.
Waiting for Snow
Marsha Diane Arnold - 2016
When his friend Hedgehog explains that everything comes in its time, Badger is as unconvinced and impatient as ever. But Badger’s friends have a few tricks up their sleeve to try to get the snow’s attention and distract their pal in the meantime. In the end, Badger sees there’s no trick—only waiting—until at last, it’s time.
Tomorrow Most Likely
Dave Eggers - 2019
Rather than focusing on going to bed—and what kid wants to think about going to bed?—this book explores all of the dreamy, wonderful, strange things the next day might bring.
Hamlet. Based on the Play by William Shakespeare
Louie Stowell - 2009
This book is a retelling of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, 'Hamlet'.
The Crocodile Who Swallowed The Sun
Bachar Karroum - 2020
Love, Ruby Valentine
Laurie B. Friedman - 2006
After Ruby Valentine misses her favorite holiday of the year, her parrot, Lovebird, convinces her that every day is the perfect day to say "I love you."
Goo and Spot in the Do Not Wiggle Riddle
Elsa C. Takaoka - 2014
This amusing riddle about Goo and Spot's amazing and colorful adventures will definitely hit a child's funny bone, with a valuable lesson learned along the way. A great resource for preschool educators, librarians and parents of wiggly little children. Best suited for ages 5 and under.
And Two Boys Booed
Judith Viorst - 2014
But as all of the other kids perform before him, he gets more and more nervous. How the boy overcomes his fear of performing in front of the class makes a charming and funny read-aloud, complete with ten novelty flaps to lift. A Margaret Ferguson Book
Can You Cuddle Like A Koala?
John Butler - 2003
Can you cuddle like a koala, holding on tight? Or can you creep like a mouse in the pale moonlight? Join in the fun rhyme with all the little animals from around the world and copy their actions.
Alfie and the Big Boys
Shirley Hughes - 2007
Alfie and Bernard wish that they could be friends with the most popular big boy, Ian Barger, but Ian never takes any notice of the little kids. One Saturday morning, mom takes Alfie and Annie Rose to a Plant Pot Sale. Alfie hasn't been there long when he spots Ian Barger screaming and yelling that he wants his mommy. Ian grabs Alfie's hand and holds onto him very tightly until his mom returns.
The Fourteen Bears in Summer and Winter
Evelyn F. Scott - 1973
. . so begins a sweet story of a bear family's life throughout the year, told in loving and simple detail.