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I am Sharing
Mercer Mayer - 1992
The cooperative Little Critter shows how he shares his toys, his crayons, and even his ice cream, with his little sister. He even shares the TV--except when it's time for his favorite show!
Fly Guy Presents: The White House
Tedd Arnold - 2016
With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly, full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will love learning about the presidents and their famous house. Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold really brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers! And this book has eye-catching holographic foil on the front cover!
Odd Velvet
Mary Burg Whitcomb - 1998
Instead of dolls that talk and cry, Velvet brings a milkweed pod for show and tell. She wins the class art contest using only an eight-pack of crayons. She likes to collect rocks. Even her name is strange-Velvet! But as the school year unfolds, the things Velvet does and the things that Velvet says slowly begin to make sense. And, in the end, Velvet's classmates discover that being different is what makes Velvet so much fun.
Bambino and Mr. Twain
P.I. Maltbie - 2012
His constant companion in his grief was Bambino, his daughter Clara’s cat. Despite the pleas of his daughter Jean and the well wishes of his friends and admirers, Sam could not find joy in life. His only peace was in the moments he spent with the curious cat.Then one day Bambino got out of the house to chase a squirrel and didn’t come back. Distraught, Sam placed an ad in the newspaper offering a reward for Bambino’s return. Many people with many cats came to his door. The world wanted to cheer up Mark Twain. No cat but Bambino could console the great writer, however.Rich, luminous illustrations highlight this friendship of a man and his cat in a time of great sorrow and through his healing. Nothing compares to the solace of a pet.
Animal Alphabet: Slide and Seek the ABCs
Alex A. Lluch - 2005
With beautiful hand-drawn illustrations, it’s a fun and exciting way of learning the alphabet that kids will never tire of.
A Cow on the Line and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories
Wilbert Awdry - 1991
But when a cow blocks the line several days later, it's Edward who has the last laugh. Also included are "Double Trouble," "Old Iron," and "Percy Takes the Plunge." From the Trade Paperback edition.
God Made You Special
Eric Metaxas - 2002
Madame Blueberry lives in a tree. What makes her special? She’s as blue as can be. What about those French Peas? They speak with “zee accent.” Tots will discover that it’s okay to be different, because God made you special and he loves you very much. Through fun rhymes and humor, and some help from those lovable Veggies, little ones will realize that God makes everyone special!"
I Like Fish
Margaret Wise Brown - 2014
Its simple vocabulary, rhyme and rhythm, and vivid picture clues make it perfect for emergent readers, introducing them to an inviting underwater world and a successful reading experience! G. Brian Karas has created absolutely gorgeous art vignettes to showcase the incredibly varied fish and the kids who love them.
I Wish I Had a Dinosaur
V. Moua - 2016
Once again, the little red bird has another great idea. This time, he absolutely knows what would make a great pet—a dinosaur! The bird also does a great job at convincing the reader why a particular dinosaur would make the perfect pet. So read along as you and your child will enjoy the adventures and wild imagination of this quirky bird! I Wish I Had a Dinosaur is a book that any child will love, especially at bedtime. Read this children's book FREE as part of your PRIME or Kindle Unlimited membership
Grandpa's Tractor
Michael Garland - 2011
Back then, the pastures were filled with cows, and the fields were full of corn. Today, the cows are gone and the rows of corn have been replaced with row after row of identical houses. Grandpa Joe brings his grandson Timmy back to the site of the family farm, where the old house and a ramshackle barn still stand. The visit evokes many memories for Grandpa Joe, which he shares with Timmy—in particular, the majesty of his own father's shiny red tractor, now rusting in the forgotten fields.
Arthur Goes to School (Great Big Board Book)
Marc Brown - 1995
Arthur is off to nursery school, and youngsters are invited to join him for a day of early-learning fun. Readers can lift over 50 flaps to find his missing sock, discover what's in the "show and tell" boxes, and see what's under each letter of the alphabet. They can even join in on Arthur's flap-flipping rendition of "The Three Little Pigs" during story hour! Value-packed and fun-filled, here is one school day no child will want to see end. A Children's Book-of-the-Month Club Main Selection.
Thank You for Me!
Marion Dane Bauer - 2010
Thank you for my feet. In this lyrical text, a young child lists body parts from nose to toes, giving thanks for each along the way. Cherished author Marion Dane Bauer’s bouncy rhymes are wonderful for reading aloud, and Kristina Stephenson’s soft illustrations highlight what’s special in the everyday. A subtle reminder of our deepest core values, Thank You for Me! is a delightful celebration of gratitude that belongs on every bookshelf.
Late for School
Steve Martin - 2010
Celebrated writer and performer Steve Martin and dynamic artist C. F. Payne (illustrator of John Lithgow's children's books) have teamed up to tell a story of the adventure, danger, and laughs of the journey to school. Enclosed with the book is a CD of Martin on banjo and vocals, singing the book's story with a bluegrass twist. Undoubtedly a new classic for readers of all ages, Late to School is the perfect gift to be read--and listened to--again and again.
I Spy a Pumpkin
Jean Marzollo - 2006
With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader.
Dora's Fairy-Tale Adventure (Dora the Explorer)
Christine Ricci - 2004
The only way to break the spell is for Sleeping Boots to get a hug from a true princess. Can Dora become a princess and save Boots?