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The Roll-Away Pumpkin


Junia Wonders - 2014
    Featuring a cast of delightful characters with amusing expressions and beautifully illustrated with memorable scenes, you’ll love reciting “Diddle-dee-doo! Oh, what shall I do?”  together with your little pumpkin.It’s perfect for teaching sequencing to preschool and kindergarten children, and it’s a fun way to introduce your little one to nostalgic characters such as the farmer, the baker, the milkman, and so on. Older preschoolers or kindergarteners may enjoy retelling the story. Try asking your little one who’s running after the pumpkin and to guess what will happen next!There’s more: This adorable little story is a celebration of pumpkins and all vegetables during the fall harvest season. With the townsfolk dressing up as vegetables, this picture book will get kids excited about Halloween! The book is exquisitely illustrated by award-winning Italian illustrator Daniela Volpari. Every page is a beautiful work of art, making this one of those picture books whose images will linger long after you've turned the page.Get your copy of this book now and inspire your kids to share and to help others. This book would make the ideal gift for your child to get ready for the fall or autumn season, Halloween, and Thanksgiving—all perfect opportunities to introduce your little one to the wonderful world of pumpkins. The Roll-Away Pumpkin is: • recommended for toddlers and preschoolers aged 2 to 5 years. • a delightful and whimsical children’s picture book for early and beginner readers.  • written with repeating sentence structures to capture young listeners’ attention and give early readers confidence. • beautifully illustrated with exquisite autumn hues, brimming with expression and humor that small children will love. • a charming little story that teaches the joy of helping one another and sharing. • entertaining—the book is full of funny situations that are sure to elicit plenty of giggles.  • perfect for teaching sequencing to preschool and kindergarten children at home or in the classroom.

Froggy Picks a Pumpkin


Jonathan London - 2019
    He plans to carve a jack-o'-lantern and make a pumpkin pie. Prizes are given for the biggest, smallest, and prettiest pumpkin, but when Froggy trips and smashes his pumpkin, he takes home a special prize--for the ugliest pumpkin!

Pinkalicious: The Royal Tea Party


Victoria Kann - 2014
    Of course, that means tea, sandwiches, and lots and lots of pinkerrific decorations! But Peter has a few creative ideas of his own for the party—right before all the guests arrive! Will the perfect party turn into a royal mess?This is a Level 1 I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Cinderella and the Mean Queen


Tony Bradman - 2005
    Do they really live happily ever after? Does Rapunzel enjoy her new life at the palace when all she has to do all day is look after her lovely, long tresses. What happens when she rebels and has it all chopped off? And what of Cinderella? How does she cope with the Queen as a mother-in-law when she thinks that Cinders is just a pretty face. Cinderella sets out to prove how useful she is, and sets up Cinderella's Makeovers Salon.

Haunted by a Mountain Man: a short mountain man instalove romance (Holidays with a Mountain Man)


Kate Tilney - 2021
    They think our lodge is haunted. I think there are plenty of explanations for what goes bump in the night. No one will convince me differently. Not even a gorgeous paranormal investigator.But after we both witness something I can't explain, it's harder to be skeptical. And as we work together more closely, I find that ghosts aren't the only things I may be willing to believe in now.MARNIEIn my line of work, I'm used to dealing with skeptics, but Wes takes the cake. If this job wasn't so fascinating, and he wasn't so handsome, I'd pack up my EMF reader and audio recorder and head home.But I'm glad I stick it out and wait. This quickly turns out to be my most interesting case. And not just because we may have actual evidence of a ghost. I may have found proof of something else: true love.Holidays with a Mountain Man is a series of short, sweet, and steamy instalove romances set during some of your favorite holidays. No cliffhangers. No cheating. Happily Ever After guaranteed!

The Mystery of Craven Manor


Joy Wodhams - 2014
    What is the mystery of Samantha's parents? Who is the sinister Mr Higgins? And the even more frightening Great Aunt Dorothy who lurks on the top floor? When Matt finds his life in danger he tries to escape, and there is only one route. And so begins the most terrifying experience of Matt's life. (Warning to readers: Do not try this at home.) Suitable for boys and girls aged 9 to 13.

Prank Night


Kristopher Rufty - 2013
    It’s a night of survival. The onslaught starts with the brutal murder of a woman. The following night, cars are vandalized, stranding the residents, rendering them vulnerable to the looming chaos. With no chance of escape, the town becomes a battleground as, one by one, the residents fall prey to Prank Night. Terror will flow through the quaint village, flooding the streets with blood.

Little Miss Birthday


Roger Hargreaves - 2006
    She prides herself on always picking the perfect present. But this time, it looks like one of the Mr. Men may just stump her!

Kondo & Kezumi Visit Giant Island


David Goodner - 2020
    Kezumi is little. They lived on an island with fruit trees and berry bushes and flitter-birds and fluffle-bunnies. When a surprise bottle washes ashore, they discover a map with a mysterious message: WE ARE NOT ALONE. Kezumi wants to follow the map and explore the world. Kondo wants to stay home and pick fruit from the fruit tree and berries from the berry bushes. But once Kezumi builds the perfect boat, the best friends set sail together to see . . . well, they don't know!

Crafty Chloe: Dress-Up Mess-Up


Kelly DiPucchio - 2013
    Leo wants Chloe to be the Frankenstein to his Dracula, and Chloe can’t wait to dress like a monster. But when Emma wants to wear Fairy Club costumes instead, Chloe is torn like a scrap of fabric. She doesn’t want to disappoint her friends—but how can she possibly please them both? Luckily, a little glitter and a lot of imagination just might give Chloe the answer!

Curious George at the Baseball Game


Margret Rey - 2006
    One curious little monkey in one big stadium makes for one exciting day at the ballpark!The paperback edition also includes a maze and “spot the difference” activity!

My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies of Ponyville


Olivia London - 2013
    Meet all your favorite ponies in Ponyville! See where Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy and Applejack all live and meet their pets too!

The Blue-Nosed Witch


Margaret Embry - 1956
    On Halloween night, a young witch meets a group of children and has such a good time with them that she almost misses the witches' annual meeting.

The Halloween Cat (Dora the Explorer)


Christine Ricci - 2004
    Will they get the cat home in time for the big Halloween party?

Flip Flop!


Dana Meachen Rau - 2011
    There's fun to be had at the sunny shore, fireworks to watch, and amusement parks to visit. This Step 1 story has big type and easy words, rhyme and rhythm, picture clues and includes two sheets of stickers!