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Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure
Kimberly Dean - 2014
Our favorite groovy blue cat puts on his bunny ears and finds a way to collect, paint, and hide the eggs all in time for Easter.Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure will be a welcome gift in an Easter basket or anytime!
The Boxcar Children Collection, Vol. 3 (The Boxcar Children #33, #82 #88-89)
Gertrude Chandler Warner - 2007
Includes the following four titles: The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse, The Mystery of the Star Ruby, The Pizza Mystery, The Radio Mystery, The Summer Camp Mystery.
Smudge
Clare Turlay Newberry - 1948
Spurred on by the brave little black kitten, Smudge, they enter a big living room filled with imposing-looking furniture. Their ensuing adventure is filled with mischievous kitten fun---and a few surprises!
It's a Book
Lane Smith - 2010
This satisfying, perfectly executed picture book has something to say to readers of all stripes and all ages.This title has Common Core connections.
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat
Amy Tan - 1994
Sagwa lived in the House of the Foolish Magistrate, a greedy man who made up rules that helped only himself. One day, Sagwa fell into an inkwell and accidentally changed one of the Foolish Magistrate's rules. Little did Sagwa know she would alter the fate—and the appearance—of Chinese cats forever!
Commotion in the Ocean (Picture Books)
Giles Andreae - 1998
Collects poems describing the many creatures living beneath the sea, including the crab, dolphin, and angel fish.
Dragon's Alphabet Soup: Learn ABCs with Eric the Dragon
Rachel Yu - 2010
The beautiful and adorable illustrations will charm your little ones into visiting this ABC book over and over again. This is a definite must have book for your favorite preschooler to 1st grader.
The Giraffe Who Found Its Spots
Adisan Books - 2020
The giraffe visits a variety of different animals, trying to fit in with each group, but eventually learns that being different is normal and accepting yourself for who you are is what makes the world a wonderful place. Great bed time storybook for kids to illustrate the important lesson of being happy with yourself for who you are and accepting others for their differences. Lots of fun animal illustrations sure to make any child excited while reading and learning! Plenty of animals for whatever your child's favorite is including elephants, rhinos, hyenas, flamingos, ostriches, monkeys, gorillas, cheetahs, and of course, a giraffe!
Dizzy Lizzie
Kat E. Erikson - 2020
Born under an old house, in a dark wee den, with cobwebs in the corner and dirt underfoot, every day is a struggle for the tiny kitten, until she learns a trick or two to make sure she gets her share. But just as things seem to improve, Dizzy Lizzie’s home is destroyed and she is torn from her mother. Soon, Lizzie is faced with a new set of problems, and if she wants to stick with her sister and secure a forever home, the little kitten must learn to curb her big temper. “No matter how teeny-tiny, no matter how weebly-wobbly,” Dizzie Lizzie vows, “I’ll find a way!” But as she tumbles from one calamity to the next, can Lizzie tame her tantrums and find her forever home? Based on a true story, this beautifully illustrated and uplifting rescue cat tale explores themes like loyalty, family love—whether that family is by blood or adoption—and never giving up.
Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey - 1993
But when he breaks free from his shackles and tears through the streets of Mousopolis, there's no stopping his terrifying rampage. Is anyone clever enough to halt this massive meowing menace?
Big Black Horse
Walter Farley - 1963
With stunning retro illustrations and Farley's fast-paced text, this gorgeous book will appeal to the nostalgic and adventurous alike. As the sole human survivor of a devastating shipwreck, Alec finds himself alone on a small island with a magnificent stallion, black as night and dangerous as fire. Together they each realize that the other is the key to survival. Thus begins the most famous relationship in horse fiction.
The Witch's Cat and the Cooking Catastrophe
Kirstie Watson - 2018
“One day, a witch’s cat found a dusty old cookbook, and it gave him the most marvellous idea...”The witch has gone out and inspired by the old cookbook, the cat is determined to knock up a super-scrumptious surprise lunch for her.But unfortunately, his enthusiasm far exceeds his cooking abilities, and he carelessly overlooks some rather important information.But hey, what’s the worst that could happen?A funny and heart-warming tale that’s sure to bring some magic to your bedtime stories.
Moses the Kitten
James Herriot - 1984
In Moses the Kitten, Herriot tells the tale of a tiny, bedraggled kitty found tucked beside a frozen pond, who is nursed back to health on a nearby farm.
My Favorite Pets, by Gus W. for Ms. Smolinski's Class
Jeanne Birdsall - 2016
Things to know about sheep: Sheep live outside. Sheep have wool. Sheep will not learn to ride a skateboard. Sheep will not climb a tree. Sheep will come into the house...but this will get you into trouble. Seventeen sheep plus one Gus means that life is never dull on the farm! From National Book Award winning author Jeanne Birdsall and New York Times Bestselling illustrator Harry Bliss comes a hilarious tale about man's other best friend.
Better Not Get Wet, Jesse Bear
Nancy White Carlstrom - 1988
In spite of his parents' pleas, Jesse Bear just has to get wet! Full color.