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If Waffles Were Like Boys
Charise Mericle Harper - 2011
. . grocery stores would be racetracks!If pillows were like boys . . . bedrooms would besuperhero hideouts!Perfect for bedtime, this funny and tender celebration of boyhood will have everyone seeing their world in a whole new way.
Russell the Sheep
Rob Scotton - 2005
until, at last, he falls asleep.
Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show
Michael Buckley - 2012
“The Boy Without Fear”) that encourages kids to laugh at their fears and celebrates the bravery it takes to try new things no matter how ordinary. Narrated by Kel himself as he attempts his “stunts” with Evel Knievel–like flair, the story unfolds as a performance in which readers themselves become part of the audience, encouraging Kel to get dressed all by himself (without a net!), eat new foods like broccoli (eww!), and take a bath (gasp!). Bold, interactive, and downright silly, this is a book to make kids cheer and attempt some “stunts” of their own.
The Sword in the Stove
Frank W. Dormer - 2016
Was it Eenie? Was it Meenie? Was it Harold? WHO WOULD PUT A SWORD IN THE STOVE!? Frank Dormer’s rollicking whodunit has bumbling characters worthy of The Three Stooges, sly humor straight out of Monty Python, and an irresistible screwball spirit all its own.
Billy Bloo is Stuck in Goo
Jennifer Hamburg - 2017
Who will help him, tell me who? Who'll unstick him from this goo? Would you? With madcap mania, a troupe of merry volunteers attempt to rescue poor Billy Bloo, only to find themselves stuck in goo too! Oh, what to do? This spry, slapstick comedy of errors will have you rolling with laughter (but hopefully not into any goo!).
I Wanna Be a Great Big Dinosaur
Heath McKenzie - 2016
And he's in luck! A great big T. Rex shows up to teach him how to stomp and roar just like a dinosaur. But dinosaurs aren't so great at soccer or video games... Maybe being a little boy isn't all bad? A story about being whoever (or whatever) you want!
Olive and the Embarrassing Hat
Tor Freeman - 2014
The only problem is that it’s hideously, cringe-inducingly embarrassing! Their whole gang of friends is giggling about it. She tries all kinds of excuses to avoid wearing the hat, then all kinds of ways to get rid of it, until Joe catches her stuffing it into the trash. He’s totally heartbroken. How can Olive make it up to him? Shoving the hat back on her head, she’s off to create something even more embarrassing — a huge best-friends sign to wear proudly.
How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Read?
Jane Yolen - 2003
The illustrations are lively and the rhyming text delivers the message well. As short as it is, this could be one book that parents might not mind reading over and over.- Amazon reviewer tvtv3
A Little Scribble SPOT: A Story About Colorful Emotions
Diane Alber - 2019
He feels angry, happy, sad, peaceful, confident, and love all at the same time. A little boy and girl guide him through how to separate his emotions so they can be easily identified and managed. He becomes mindful of his feelings and becomes happy as a result. This story was developed as a fun introduction into emotions! In order to learn how to cope and manage with emotions a child must first learn how to identify which emotion they are having.
Bear Make Den
Jane Godwin - 2016
If he fixes up his den, will everything else follow?Bear loves to get things done. He can make just about anything! He even builds a wonderful den. But something is missing. What could it be?From this talented trio comes a warm, playful picture book about what truly makes a home.
Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups
Tadgh Bentley - 2015
. . HIC! . . . hiccups. It all started last week on chili night. Since then he's tried everything to get rid of them, but nothing—HIC!—works. So when his friend Franklin suggests that a good scare might do the trick, Little Penguin is willing to give it a try . . . all he needs is a little help from YOU!Can you help Little Penguin . . . HIC! . . . cure his hiccups?
Dinosaur vs. Mommy
Bob Shea - 2015
series comes another rambunctious read-aloud that will tickle toddlers and mommies on Mother's Day and every day after!Dinosaur is spending the day with Mommy. ROAAR! He helps her wake up, go shopping, sort laundry, and more—his way, that is. By bedtime, it looks like Mommy is down for the count. Is one little red dinosaur just too much for her, or will Mommy win? Chock full of the bold graphics and exuberance that has made the Dinosaur vs. series so popular, favorite funny man Bob Shea delivers another winner—for both little dinosaurs, and mommies everywhere!Don't miss the other Dinosaur vs. books:Dinosaur Vs. BedtimeDinosaur Vs. SchoolDinosaur Vs. the PottyDinosaur Vs. the Library* "Shea's buoyant, emotive artwork and sharp comic timing makes Dinosaur's fifth story feel as fresh and funny as his first one." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
The Very Last Leaf
Stef Wade - 2020
Can Lance conquer his fear of falling and just let go when the time comes for his final exam, or will he let his worries take over? In this funny and encouraging picture book, best-selling author Stef Wade (A Place for Pluto) tells an engaging story and deftly addresses social and emotional struggles many kids encounter each day...feeling anxious, wanting to be perfect, facing fears, etc. These themes combined with illustrator Jennifer Davison's delightful characters and rich autumnal colors make The Very Last Leaf a perfect book for the start of a new school year, the arrival of autumn, or any period of transition in life.
Priscilla Gorilla
Barbara Bottner - 2017
There are many reasons why, as Priscilla will happily tell you. But the best reason?They always get their way!So when Mr. Todd tells all his students to dress up like their favorite animal, Priscilla's choice is obvious. But dancing around and beating her chest when it's not her turn sends Priscilla straight to the Thinking Corner. As her attitude spreads, soon the whole Thinking Corner is full of her classmates!Is Priscilla really channeling her inner gorilla, or is she just a troublemaker in ape's clothing?