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Franky the Frog
Arnie Lightning - 2015
Franky is a very happy frog. Do you want to find out why he is so happy?This is an excellent storybook for early readers, reading aloud at home, and as a bedtime story.5 fun short stories for kids Includes funny frog jokes for kids Perfect for a bedtime story for kids Excellent for early and beginner readers Big and cute illustrations for early and younger readers.
When Autumn Falls
Kelli Nidey - 2004
Leaves and temperatures tumble. Autumn means the end of summer, but the beginning of something new and crisp and familiar. Full color.
Please Play Safe! Penguin's Guide To Playground Safety
Margery Cuyler - 2006
Is that right? No, that's wrong! They should walk so that no one gets hurt. At the seesaw and slide, the silly mishaps continue, with pals like Elephant and Chimpanzee playing dangerously (in funny ways), then safely. Hippo bounces a ball off of Penguin's head (BOINK!), and Rhino throws sand in Lion's fur. But by the end of the day, the friends have learned the rights and wrongs of playground play, and they even pick up their toys before heading home!
Pop the Bubble!
Mary Eakin - 2016
Children will love creating a bubble, playing with it and of course they’ll want to pop the bubble! Encouraging imagination with exciting interactive elements will make this a wonderful read-aloud experience.
Goggles: The Bear Who Dreamed of Flying
Jonathan Gunson - 2019
Then one day, he discovers a BIG SECRET that means his dream might just come true...The perfect picture book for parents and grandparentsThis sweet book will be loved by both boys and girls, age 3 - 9. It is written to inspire children's imagination and encourage them to follow their dreams, making it a magical experience when reading it to them.Beautiful, illustrations with hidden surprises!There are bears hidden in the clouds, a mischievous mouse on every page, an amazing fantasy airplane, and an animated honey jar in the page corners: Just flip the pages, and magically, the honey jar fills up!Plus: Special history page about the famous Wright BrothersThe bears in the story are the first bears to fly, so they're called "The Wright Bears", after the famous Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, the first people to fly. There's a dedication page to the brothers, with photographs of their famous plane "The Wright Flyer."More flying bears coming soon...The series includes a teddy bear picnic, bear magic, and bear pirates. Kids will cherish the books and learn from the fun-to-read stories.
Mama, I'll Give You the World
Roni Schotter - 2006
Mama works hard and hardly ever smiles, but when she does, she is the prettiest flower in all the World. At the end of each day, she puts her tip money in a special envelopes for Luisa-- the envelope marked "college." She wants to give her daughter the world-- but Luisa has plans of her own. It's Mama's birthday and, for one night, she wants to make Mama smile... the way she smiles in an old photograph of her dancing at a place called Roseland. So Luisa transforms Walter's World of Beauty into Roseland, by decorating it with roses and collages of Mama's customers, who are also in on Luisa's secret. And it isn't long before everyone is happily dancing, especially Mama, who is the happiest of all.
Cheers for a Dozen Ears: A Summer Crop of Counting
Felicia Sanzari Chernesky - 2014
Felicia Sanzari Chernesky's simple verses are beautifully accompanied by Susan Swan's collage art.
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Iza Trapani - 2001
An industrious black sheep has wool aplenty, but little else for her friends. Horse needs hay, Mouse needs cheese, and Pig needs slop, but the poor black sheep has none of these. When her dissatisfied friends confront Sheep about her inability to share, they find that their lovely friend has knitted a special gift for each of them with her very own wool. Clever illustrations reveal delightful surprises as endearing new characters frolic from page to page in bold, generous color.
Little Bear's Valentine
Else Holmelund Minarik - 2002
Join the star of the hit animated TV series in a classic Valentine's Day story about the importance of friendship, not only on February fourteenth but all year round.
Ruby in Her Own Time
Jonathan Emmett - 2004
As the littlest duckling of the family, she learns to eat and swim long after her four sisters and brothers. Father Duck frets that Ruby will never catch up, but Mother Duck calmly reassures him that Ruby will flourish -- "in her own time."Readers of all ages who have ever felt like the biggest or the littlest, the slowest or the fastest, or somewhere in between, will root for Ruby as she takes wing toward independence, at last. Once you've met Ruby, you'll never forget her!
Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance
Birgitta Sif - 2014
She feels the wind and she dances. She hears singing birds and she dances. In her every waking moment, she is inspired to move. But as soon as anyone is around, Frances Dean’s knees begin to tremble, butterflies start to flutter in her tummy, and she forgets how to dance. Will she ever find the courage to share her talent with others and feel free?
Super Pooper and Whizz Kid: Potty Power!
Eunice Moyle - 2018
Introducing two new potty pals kids and parents will adore, Super Pooper and Whizz Kid: Potty Power! is a humorous potty-training book with a hip sensibility and a playful take on a toddler’s most important rite of passage.
Exodus
Brian Wildsmith - 1998
The story of the Exodus and the rescue of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt is one of the greatest stories in the Bible.With vivid, richly detailed illustrations, Brian Wildsmith captures all the major events of this powerful and exciting tale -- Moses in the bulrushes, the burning bush, the plagues that afflict Egypt, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, the journey through the desert, the Ten Commandments, and finally the arrival at the Promised Land.God's guiding hand is always evident, particularly as he leads his people through the desert with a pillar of cloud and fire.And in Wildsmith's hands, this familiar journey comes alive against stunning backdrops -- from the great palaces of ancient Egypt, to the vast expanses of Sinai's mountains and wilderness, to the peaceful place God's people can finally call home.
Dream Big
Joyce Wan - 2019
Dream big, little one, the world is waiting for you.In this dreamy oversized board book, little ones will find the courage and strength to achieve anything they want -- all by dreaming big! With inspiring illustrations of female trailblazers and icons of history and simple, hopeful text, Joyce Wan creates a moving send-off for graduates of all ages. Included in the back is a simple guide to some of the bold dreamers who came before us who followed their dreams . . . and changed the world. With a tender message of encouragement and hope, this special board book is a gift to be treasured and shared for years to come.Featuring heartfelt tributes to:- Rosa Parks- Junko Tabei- Frida Kahlo- Amelia Earhart- Zaha Hadidand many more!
The Return To Narnia: The Rescue Of Prince Caspian
Matthew S. Armstrong - 2006