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Say Please, Little Owlet


Ellie J. Woods - 2017
     Say Please, Little Owlet is a story about family, harmony and good manners. Meet Owlet, a young adorable little Owl who lives with his Owl family in a cozy tree house. What happens inside daily is a normal peaceful routine as Mommy Owl bakes, Daddy Owl keeps updated with the latest news and Granny Owl knits the time away. He also has a sister Lily who loves wildflowers and spends countless hours painting them. Young Owlet spends most of the day playing the hours away with his pet mouse. Owlet is extremely cheerful and loves a good hide and seek game with the mouse. But not all is right in Owlet’s family and it starts when Owlet wants something. He’s impolite and rude and shouts whenever he needs something from chocolates to cakes. Will Owlet ever get what he wants? Perhaps he needs to learn the magic word from someone inspiring just so he can get a nice bite out of Mommy owl’s yummy fruit cake? “The little Owlet smelled it soon And started rattling with a spoon…“ Join and learn with Owlet in this manners book for kids as he starts his transition to becoming a well-mannered bird by learning the art of the magic word. Told through beautifully illustrated pages and verses with professional watercolor imagery, Say Please, Little Owlet will inspire parents in teaching children manners for kids while maintaining the peaceful harmony in the family. It features rhyming words like your favorite nursery rhymes and easy-to-understand terms making it a perfect companion to all sorts of other bedtime stories. Read it out loud before bedtime or when the little one starts to get very demanding and rude and teach your kids to say please. A full-colored story isn’t the only thing you will get here.Say Please, Little Owlet also teaches perseverance and patience as Mommy owl calmly and lovingly teaches the energetic Owlet to say please every time wants something. To Mommy owl’s delight, Owlet becomes a polite bird and asks nicely for a slice of that yummy cherry cake. Owlet realizes the importance of saying please as Mommy owl gives the cake. Everyone in the family is very proud of little Owlet’s polite manners as they all cheerfully enjoy Mommy owl’s freshly baked dessert. It is very important to teach manners for kids while they are still young and there is no better way to do it than a fun, interactive and enchanting bedtime story. Be like Owlet and learn these important manners and keep rereading this timeless gem and make a difference! Have fun learning simple rhyming words and poetry for all kids 3 to 5 years of age to enjoy. All you have to do is “Say Please”!

Ephemeral


Andie Andrews - 2017
     It’s into this white-gloved arena that Clarissa Stamos, a reclusive, midlife romance writer is thrust when she decides to write a country-western romance. The only problem is—she’s never been on a horse. Clarissa signs up for riding lessons and finds relief from her troubled marriage and her darkest secrets in the company of horses who offer an intoxicating sense of freedom and daring. Before long, she impulsively buys an ex-rodeo horse who spurs her to take charge of her own destiny—or wind up in the dust. Complicating matters is an intriguing, Argentinian dressage trainer with secrets of his own. One part romance novel, one part literary fiction, one part love-affair-with-horses, Ephemeral is told from the viewpoint of a quirky, old cow horse who not only invites you into his world, but also shares his sensible and soulful outlook on human hearts and the meaning of true horsemanship.

Lucas the Farting Leprechaun (Fartastic Tales)


Joy Tyler - 2021
    

Halloween Heroes!


Nickelodeon Publishing - 2017
    This storybook is perfect for girls and boys ages 0-3.This Nickelodeon read-along contains audio narration.

From Lost to Loved: A Stray Dog's Tale


Pamela Schloesser Canepa - 2017
    Read this tale of survival, hardship, hope, and kindness in unexpected places, as Pamela imagines the journey of Bixby's life before they found each other and he became part of her family. A firm believer of the "Adopt, don't shop" motto, this author shares her experiences and imagines what Bixby experienced before, during, and after being rescued from an animal shelter by telling the story through his point of view. This tale will draw you in, appeal to your emotions, and maybe even make you smile. Sometimes you never know what someone has been through, even a stray dog, but Pamela has imagined it all here. Appropriate for children and adults ages seven to ninety seven and up.

Follow Me!


Ellie Sandall - 2016
    After narrowly escaping a crocodile (and becoming someone else’s lunch) the lemurs settle down for a well-deserved nap. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Young children will love chasing, hunting, and racing just like a lemur in this playful book that will inspire plenty of games before naptime.

Super-Duper Monty


Gita V. Reddy - 2016
    He loves to hop, leap, and jump. Everyone calls him Leapfrog. One day, Monty takes a long leap and lands on the road, and into trouble. Super-Duper Monty is a delightful book for kids. The story and the bright, colorful pictures will engage their attention, while gently giving valuable lessons about how they should treat other creatures, and the importance of natural habitat. The text is on the same page as the illustration, making it easy to read, and more enjoyable for kids.

Because of Winn-Dixie Movie Scrapbook


Jean K. Kwon - 2004
    In this companion to the film, which includes photographs from the movie set and recipes, the dog Winn-Dixie describes how he met ten-year-old India Opal Buloni and all the good things that happened to them as a result.

Harry The Christmas Mouse


N.G.K. - 2016
     Join Harry The Happy Mouse and friends as they save Christmas Day! The follow up to the bestselling children’s picture book ‘Harry The Happy Mouse’, all of the characters are back working together to help Santa on Christmas Eve! Harry sets off on his short winter walk to discover Santa in trouble! Harry and friends work together as a great team to save Christmas! All set on Christmas eve, this book is a great story that conveys the magic of Christmas. 32 pages of full colour, beautifully illustrated pictures by award winning illustrator Janelle Dimmett.

Emily's Quills (The Hedgehogs, #2)


Tamiko Pettee - 2020
    With a little courage Emily quickly discovers how powerful her quills are and regains her self-esteem as she finds her unique place in the group.Emily’s Quills is a heartwarming story that can help both parents and teachers discuss important life lessons such as: kindness, cooperation, self-esteem, acceptance of differences, empathy, compassion, resilience and friendship.

My Baby Book: Based on Guess How Much I Love You


Sam McBratney - 1996
    Full color.

Bo the Bat


Alma Hammond - 2019
     Reading level 1 to 2 Celebrates differences in others and respect for nature Learn the true story about the misunderstood bat Fun Facts about real bats; includes disclaimer that you should not touch them Pages to color in the back Free ebook with paperback purchase.

Spirit: Stallion on the Cimarron (Picture Book)


David Clement-Davies - 2002
    Spirit is the leader of a herd of wild mustangs. Rustlers, soldiers, and railroad builders capture and attempt to tame the stallion just as they are taming the land, but the mustang has a determination and a need for freedom that cannot be contained. Through bravery, cunning, and an unexpected friendship with a Native American boy, Spirit finds his way home again.

Wishing for a Princess (Illustrated childrens books & bedtime stories)


Alessio Sgrò - 2015
    She transforms herself into the longed-for princess, but the spell is broken and… read the story to find out what happens.Illustration from one of the thirty-one stories present in the first collection of “Fairytales and Fables Never Told”.

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!