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Ed Emberley's Complete Funprint Drawing Book


Ed Emberley - 2002
    Using just fingerprints and a few letters, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to create owls, pigs, fish, and basketball players! This colorful step-by-step book is easy and crafty, and provides hours of art-full fun.

Mr. Happy and Miss Grimm


Antonie Schneider - 2013
    Happy has just moved in next door, and Miss Grimm is not pleased. Mr. Happy greets the sun each day, works tirelessly in his spectacular garden, and even whistles to the birds. So much for peace and quiet! From her gloomy and barren side of the fence, Miss Grimm knows one thing for certain: she wants nothing to do with Mr. Happy. But Mr. Happy knows something too: given kindness and patience, anything can grow--even a friendship with lonely Miss Grimm.

Penguins


Liz Pichon - 2008
    They swim, eat fish, sleep standing up, look at people, and look at more people. It's an ordinary day at the zoo until a little girl drops something into the penguin pen...see extended summary

Purple Little Bird


Greg E. Foley - 2011
    Purple Little Bird lives in a very purple world:He has a purple little house and a purple little garden.But somehow, it's just not quite perfect.So Purple Little Bird sets off to find the perfect place for him—and discovers it in a most unexpected way.

The Honeybee Man


Lela Nargi - 2011
    They also forage in flowers abloom across Brooklyn... so that, one day, Fred can make his famous honey, something the entire neighborhood looks forward to tasting. Lela Nargi's beautifully written story—accompanied by Kyrsten Brooker's collage-style illustrations—offers an inside look at the life of an endearing beekeeper and the honey-making process.A Junior Library Guild Selection, a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year, a Cook Prize Honor Book, and a NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book.

For Pete's Sake


Ellen Stoll Walsh - 1998
    But why is he green? Why does he have four feet instead of two? And why doesn't he have feathers? Pete soon discovers he's not just another flamingo--and he learns what it means to fit in with friends.

The Long, Long Journey: The Godwit's Amazing Migration


Sandra Markle - 2013
    She will spend the summer in Alaska learning to fly, find her own food, and escape from scary predators. Her long, long journey begins in October when she flies to New Zealand. This 7,000-mile flight is the longest nonstop bird migration ever recorded. Follow along on her amazing voyage!

The Very Stuffed Turkey


Katharine Kenah - 2015
    But there'll also be friends and their families who can't wait to celebrate the holiday with Turkey! Can this very plump bird make it through every meal without bursting? A silly, read-aloud story featuring food, friends, and one hilarious turkey!

Cricket Song


Anne Hunter - 2016
    While differences between cultures may be obvious, ultimately, this lovely story of sleep is a tale about interconnection.

Ten Wriggly Wiggly Caterpillars


Debbie Tarbett - 2004
    Follow the adventures of these bright, 3D-moulded caterpillars in this fun and funky rhyming counting book with a surprise pop-up at the end!

Owlet's First Flight


Mitra Modarressi - 2012
     His mama says, "It's time you took flight." This little Owlet does not want to be out by himself in the dark. But Mama believes he can be brave, so he decides to leave the nest for the first time. As Owlet makes his way through the sky to explore the sights and sounds of nighttime, he runs into a few frightening obstacles along the way, but he eventually learns that being brave can be a fun adventure! Perfect for reading at bedtime to relieve nighttime anxiety, watching Owlet fly through the sky will show young readers that things may not always be as scary as they first seem.

Silly Suzy Goose


Petr Horáček - 2006
    But how she wishes she could hang upside-down like a bat or stretch up high like a giraffe! And wouldn't it be wonderful to jump, jump, JUMP like a kangaroo? Suzy Goose wanders farther and farther from her flock, visiting with animals that are very different from her. But when Suzy meets up with a cranky lion, she learns there may just be some advantages to blending in with the crowd!

Grandpa Gazillion's Number Yard


Laurie Keller - 2005
    For instance, a two can be used as a saxophone, a ten makes a great pogo stick, and a fourteen is a terrific sailboat. So head over to Grandpa Gazillion’s Number Yard and stock up on numbers, because you never know when you just might need them! In her signature style, Laurie Keller has created a wonderfully inventive counting book—from one to twenty—that will keep children laughing and learning.

Mel Fell


Corey R. Tabor - 2021
    A tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring a kingfisher.Sometimes, you might falldown,down,down,before you learn to flyup,up,up…

Duck's Vacation


Gilad Soffer - 2015
    He has a beach chair, a book, and peace and quiet. Well, almost.When you - yes, YOU - turn the pages of this book, Duck's vacation gets really interesting!