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The Happy Lion and the Bear by Louise Fatio


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I Want a Hug


John Alfred Rowe - 2007
    Rowe comes the story of a little hedgehog-like creature named Elvis, who just wants to be hugged. Poor Elvis is so prickly that no one wants to go near him. “Please,” he asks, “won’t someone give me a hug?” Everywhere he goes he sees hugs—in the city, in the park, in the forest—but no one anywhere will give him one. Just as he’s about to give up, he hears someone crying out, “Won’t someone give me a kiss?” It’s Colin the crocodile, and he’s so ugly that no one will kiss him. The two become instant pals, with hugs and kisses aplenty. Here is an adorable book about what it means to reach out to someone.

If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't!


Elise Parsley - 2017
    She's got a lot of gusto and one mean human cannonball routine. So what if her greatest show on Earth won't fit between the bookshelves? Elise Parsley's boldly expressive illustrations perfectly complement this mostly-librarian-approved guide on how to be everything BUT quiet in the library!

Dentist Trip


Neville Astley - 2000
    It's George's first visit, so he's a little nervous--but Peppa shows him that a trip to the dentist can be lots of fun!Includes a sheet of fun, dentist-themed stickers!

Custard the Dragon and the Wicked Knight


Ogden Nash - 1961
    This time a wicked, wicked knight steals Belinda away, and once again it's up to Custard to rescue her. Lynn Munsinger is back as well with more witty illustrations that readers will recognize from the original.