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Bo the Brave
Bethan Woollvin - 2020
Bo wanted to be just like her brothers and capture a fearsome monster. Bo is small, too small to catch a monster--or so her brothers say. But Bo isn't one to take no for an answer, so she sets off on a quest to catch a monster of her own. Can she defeat the furious griffin, conquer the hideous kraken, and triumph over the monstrous dragon? Or has Bo got the wrong idea who the real monsters are?Author-illustrator Bethan Woollvin, the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Little Red, employs her signature style in this original fairy tale with a clever twist. Readers are sure to fall in love with Woollvin's newest vibrant and sassy protagonist.
My Friend, the Starfinder
George Ella Lyon - 2008
Gammell's art begins with exuberant shades, but when the story enters the past, the pictures are as gray as Dorothy's Kansas until the boy finds the star...The rainbow then spectacularly spills its colors over the boy, and the book closes with the little girl and the Starfinder looking out at the universe, filled with colorful planets and golden light."—The Horn Book
Goodnight Soccer
Michael Dahl - 2018
From the opening kickoff to the final goal, a young girl says goodnight to her most beloved sport: soccer. With delightful, rhyming text and energetic art, acclaimed author Michael Dahl (Goodnight Baseball, Goodnight Football, Goodnight Hockey), along with illustrator Christina E. Forshay, captures the thrill and excitement of the world's most popular sport. This Sports Illustrated Kids picture book will have soccer fans young and old cheering for bedtime!
The Boxcar Children
Shannon Eric Denton - 2009
One night, during a storm, the children find an old red boxcar that keeps them warm and safe. They decide to make it their home.
Spark
Kallie George - 2013
He can’t control his fiery breath. Even practicing doesn’t help. Will Spark ever be able to tame his flame? The first book in an early reader series about baby magic animals, Spark is a gentle reminder that there is a perfect time for everything.
Bouncy Tires! (Blaze and the Monster Machines) (Little Golden Book)
Mary Tillworth - 2016
Can Blaze and the other Monster Machines save the day? Kids ages 2 to 5 will find out in the all-new, full-color book based on an episode of Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster Machines. This Nickelodeon Read-Along contains audio narration.
The Secrets of Ninja School
Deb Pilutti - 2018
Includes a craft for making a felt stuffed dragon!Master Willow's Ninja School is a place where junior ninja saplings must learn many important skills: how to make themselves invisible, fight skillfully, meditate patiently and--most importantly--how to be brave and unleash their own secret talent. But Ruby's no good at traditional ninja skills and she seems too afraid to conquer her fears. Can a quiet, gentle sapling really graduate from ninja school? Yes! Especially when she taps into her own special talents.Christy Ottaviano Books
Mabel and Sam at Home
Linda Urban - 2018
They sail the high seas of their new home, tour the intriguing museum of their living room, journey through outer space to the safety of their own beds, and discover how far afield—and how close to home—imagination can take them. Funny and engaging, this celebration of moving in and settling in is both heart-warming and house-warming.
Dixie
Grace Gilman - 2011
She wants to romp and play, but all Emma wants to do is memorize her lines in peace and quiet. Dixie does not understand.Dixie, the mischievous puppy who is trying to be good, will be embraced by beginning readers.
The Dollhouse Fairy
Jane E. Ray - 2009
But Thistle is no ordinary fairy. Despite a hurt wing, she’s turned all the tiny furnishings topsy-turvy, and she’s starving for raspberries and chips and other treats to eat. Rosy loves nurturing the mischievous fairy back to health, and can’t wait to introduce her to her dad when he returns from his hospital stay. With a true flair for visual detail, Jane Ray offers a tale of family and friendship that touches on illness with a lighthearted tone — and celebrates the healing power of the imagination.
This Little Piggy: And Other Favorite Action Rhymes
Hannah Wood - 2010
Enjoy more than fifteen favorites including Pat-a-Cake, Itsy Bitsy Spider, I'm a Little Teapot, and The Wheels on the Bus! The soft padded covers, rounded corners and sturdy board pages make this title a perfect fit for preschoolers!
Olivia Counts
Ian Falconer - 2002
She takes us from one ball to seven accessories through to ten Olivias.
Princess in Training
Tammi Sauer - 2012
The king and queen are not pleased. What’s a princess to do? Attend the skill-polishing Camp Princess, of course. In the end, it’s a good thing Viola is made of tougher stuff. Who else will save the day when the green dragon comes along? Joe Berger’s zippy illustrations use comic book–style panels and show off ZIP! ZUP! ZOOM! sound effects. This sweet, funny picture book is just the ticket for spunky princess-loving girls who can appreciate a glittery book jacket!
The Dinosaurs are Having a Party!
Gareth P. Jones - 2014
But the dinosaurs are planning to serve a special dish at their party and perhaps all is not as it seems...