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Click, Clack, Boo!: A Tricky Treat
Doreen Cronin - 2013
So he draws the shades, puts on his footy pajamas, and climbs into bed. But do you think the barnyard animals have any respect for a man in footy pajamas? No, they do not. For them, the Halloween party has just begun. And we all know these critters far prefer tricks over treats. There are big surprises in store for Farmer Brown!
Mama Needs a Minute
Nicole Sloan - 2020
All about balancing a mama's needs with those of her kiddos, this sweet story teaches that love can look a lot of different ways. For kids, the book is a gentle introduction to concepts of self-respect and setting boundaries, and for moms, it’s a reminder to practice self-care.
Four Famished Foxes and Fosdyke
Pamela Duncan Edwards - 1995
Leaving him behind to fry and flambé, they go foraging for fowl in a forbidden farmyard. Unfortunately, the foxes find the fowl forwarned. Foiled, they return to their den. Will they ever filch a fabulous farmyard feast? Or will they forgo fowl and finally admit that "a fox is a fox whatever the food"?
Global Babies
Global Fund for Children - 2007
Global Babies presents children in cultural context. Diverse settings highlight specific differences in clothing, daily life, and traditions, as well as demonstrate that babies around the world are nurtured by the love, caring, and joy that surround them.
Do Princesses Really Kiss Frogs?
Carmela LaVigna Coyle - 2005
Along the way she asks questions about what it means to be a princess. She discovers it's all about just being yourself.
Praise Song for the Day: A Poem for Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration, January 20, 2009
Elizabeth Alexander - 2009
These inspiring words by award-winning poet Elizabeth Alexander celebrate all that has made America what it is today and challenge us—as individuals, as communities, as a nation—to continue working toward the dream of a better world for all.
Tinyville Town: I'm a Librarian
Brian Biggs - 2017
In I’m a Librarian, readers get to know the town librarian as he helps a little boy find a favorite book. As the search progresses, fans of the series will recognize many other residents of Tinyville Town also visiting the library. From New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Brian Biggs, the Tinyville Town series launched in 2016 with three books: Tinyville Town Gets to Work!, a world-establishing picture book that introduces the town and its many residents, and two board books: I’m a Veterinarian and I’m a Firefighter. With a nod to the busy world of Richard Scarry and the neighborhood feel of Sesame Street, this new series is becoming a favorite among preschoolers and a staple of preschool classroom libraries. Set in a cozy community of kind, friendly people, the Tinyville Town books are ideal for story time and class discussions about occupations and community helpers.
Mrs. Peanuckle's Bug Alphabet
Mrs. Peanuckle - 2018
Peanuckle’s Bug Alphabet introduces babies and toddlers to all sorts of interesting bugs. Perfect to read aloud, this creepy, crawly adventure will engage children and parents alike with its vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts about bugs. Learning the ABCs has never been so bitingly fun!Mrs. Peanuckle’s Bug Alphabet is the fourth title in a series of board books celebrating the joy of nature at home and in the backyard, from fresh fruits and vegetables to birds, flowers, and trees.
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
Nadine Bernard Westcott - 1980
... She swallowed a spider to catch the fly!But that is only the beginning, for the old lady soon abandons herself to more extraordinary measures, with the hilarious result that each new cure begets an ailment more preposterous than the last.Nadine Bernard Westcott's fresh, rollicking interpretation brings this favorite folk song to life, with its full-color illustrations brimming with silly good fun and marvelous antics sure to be enjoyed again and again.
Anno's Alphabet
Mitsumasa Anno - 1974
Each letter of the alphabet accompanies a full-page picture puzzle of an object whose name begins with that letter: anvil, bicycle, etc.
Love Is Kind
Laura Sassi - 2018
On his quest for the chocolates, he’s thwarted at every turn, but ends up discovering the real meaning of love.Told in simple prose by bestselling author Laura Sassi, this heartfelt and humorous picture book is a sweet reminder that real love isn’t found in a box–even one filled with chocolates. Love Is Kind takes a charming and gentle approach to teaching kids the true meaning of love as described in 1 Corinthians 13, while celebrating the bonds that kids have with their grandparents, and the many forms that love and happiness can take.Love Is Kind:Written by best-selling author Laura SassiIllustrated by Lison ChaperonBeautiful illustrations highlight 1 Corinthians 13Celebrates the special love between children and grandparents
Snow White
Chloe Perkins - 2016
She lived in a magnificent castle with her stepmother, a beautiful but wicked queen... The classic tale of Snow White gets a fresh twist in this debut title of a brand-new board book series, Once Upon a World. With Japan as the backdrop, and beautiful artwork from Japanese illustrator Misa Saburi, Snow White is still the same girl who meets seven dwarves and accepts a shiny red apple—but she’s totally reimagined. Once Upon a World offers a multicultural take on the fairy tales we all know and love. Because these tales are for everyone, everywhere.
Frankie the Blankie
Jennifer Sattler - 2016
Sure he's only a blanket, but they do everything together. Until one day a fellow jungle mate suggests that blankies are for babies . . . what will Doris do? It's only when she meets an adorable lemur with his own special companion that Doris finds a way hold on to her special friend.From the creator of beloved characters Chick 'n' Pug and Pig Kahuna comes an adorable new duo illustrated in an exciting, new commercial style who delightfully capture this quintessential childhood experience.
Feminist Baby
Loryn Brantz - 2017
Readers of all ages will love this smart, refreshing board book that explores feminism in an accessible way.
Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book
Rod Campbell - 1982
The zoo send a series of unsuitable pets, revealed behind flaps in the form of crates and packing cases. These animals are all sent back for different reasons, except the last one, which is perfect!Dear Zoo is twenty-five years old -- and still as popular as ever! And with an updated look, this children's classic is sure to delight a new generation of readers!