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Armadillo Rodeo
Jan Brett - 1995
Follow that armadillo! Bo leaves his mother and three brothers behind and takes off for a two-stepping, bronco-bucking adventure. Jan Brett turns her considerable talents toward the Texas countryside in this amusing story of an armadillo on his own.
Clementine
Sara Pennypacker - 2006
again.• Thursday, Margaret stops speaking to her.• Friday starts with yucky eggs and gets worse.• And by Saturday, even her mother is mad at her.Okay, fine. Clementine is having a DISASTROUS week.
Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon
Paula Danziger - 1994
They've known each other for practically forever, sit next to each other in class, help each other with homework, and always stick up for each other. Justin never says things like, "Amber Brown is not a crayon." Amber never says, "Justin Time." They're a great team—until disaster strikes. Justin has to move away, and now the best friends are fighting. Will they be able to work it out before it's too late?
The King Without a Shadow
R.C. Sproul - 1996
The message of God's holiness comes alive in this colorfully illustrated book, ideal for children and parents alike.
Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression
Kate Lied - 1997
During the Great Depression, a family seeking work finds employment for two weeks digging potatoes in Idaho.
Thanks for Thanksgiving
Julie Markes - 2004
But what is most important is being able to share them with family!Julie Markes reminds kids and adults alike about the little details that make each day enjoyable, while Doris Barrette's beautiful and striking illustrations bring her thoughtful words to life.
Gracias The Thanksgiving Turkey
Joy Cowley - 1996
Beginning Spanish vocabulary is woven into the text.
Jimmy the Racing Frog
M. Sterling Jones - 2011
As a full-grown frog he discovered that living your dreams is sometimes about learning to take what life gives you and use your experience to do something great. In the end he is able to look back on his life with a smile because he never gave up.
Spoon
Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 2009
He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon? A book for all ages, Spoon serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special.
Guess How Much I Love You: Colors
Sam McBratney - 2013
But when it comes to brown, that’s a color to love, not just like — especially if it’s related to Big Nutbrown Hare!
Buttons for General Washington
Peter Roop - 1986
But British-occupied Philadelphia in 1777 was not a safe place for an American spy. If he were captured, John knew he would be hanged. In this suspenseful story based on accounts of the Darragh family's spying activities for General Washington, young John undertakes a dangerous mission to deliver a message to the American army.
Penny and Her Doll
Kevin Henkes - 2012
The doll is absolutely perfect, from her head to her toes. But Penny's doll needs a name. What should Penny call her?
Brave Charlotte
Anu Stohner - 2005
She likes to explore the world around her, climbing up trees and wandering near the dangerous road while the wary old sheep "tut,, tut, tut." But when danger strikes, only Charlotte is brave enough to go for help and save the day. This beautifully illustrated tale speaks to all shy little sheep who stand out from the crowd and aren't afraid to follow their dreams.
Uncle Andy's Cats
James Warhola - 2009
Then along came Sam, and it was love at first sight -- and lots of little Sams! While the cats are perfectly happy stampeding through Uncle Andy's art studio and frolicking among his soup boxes, the humans know things have to change. So Uncle Andy devises a brilliant plan to make his cats famous -- and easier to find homes for. James Warhola's childhood memories of trips to New York City to visit his uncle, Andy Warhol, inspired this warm, funny story of the famous artist's house full of cats. Kids will pore over the illustrations trying to spot all the Sams, as well as some very clever mice.
Splat the Cat Makes Dad Glad
Alissa Heyman - 2014
The race doesn't go the way Splat hoped, but he still makes his dad very, very glad! Beginning readers will love this hilarious easy-to-read addition to the Splat series that features the -ad sound.Splat the Cat Makes Dad Glad is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.