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Brave Squish Rabbit
Katherine Battersby - 2012
Like storms. And chickens (you would be too, if you were small!). And the dark. Especially the dark. But when he goes to meet his good friend Twitch the squirrel one evening, he can't find her. She's missing! And it's getting dark! Squish knows he must be brave to find her, but it takes all of his courage . . . to discover that the dark can be magical, especially when filled with stars. With playful text and adorable illustrations, Brave Squish Rabbit will encourage young readers to face their fears.
Flyaway Katie
Polly Dunbar - 2004
After all, the birds in the picture on her wall look a lot more exciting than she does, and much happier, too. So Katie puts on her brightest clothing, takes hold of a paintbrush, and lets her imagination take flight. But it’s more than her spirits that end up soaring!
Time for Bed
Mem Fox - 1993
It’s time for a wide yawn, a big hug, and a snuggle under the covers—sleep tight! “Working beautifully with the soothingly repetitive text, each painting conveys a warm feeling of safety and affection.” —School Library Journal
10 Busy Brooms
Carole Gerber - 2016
Grab your broom and fly the night sky with ten little witches in this fun and festive Halloween counting book! Whether zooming past rattling skeletons, buzzing by pie-stealing mummies, or soaring over a werewolf with bad breath, readers will be cheering for this exciting group of witches and their high-flying Halloween adventures!
I Wish It Would Snow!
Sarah Dillard - 2018
And, finally, the fluffy flakes begin to fall from the sky. First one flake at a time, then more and more until little bunny finds himself up to his ears in a blizzard and then—whoops!—he rolls downhill in a gigantic snow ball, right through the front door of his treehouse. Home and cozy at last, he wakes up next morning and ready to play outside with his forest friends. Sledding down a snowy hill, his frolicking comes to an abrupt halt when he hits the grass! Oh, no! Now there’s not enough snow!
Fantastic Flowers
Susan Stockdale - 2017
Can you imagine a flower that looks like a ballerina? A baboon? A napping baby? Back matter tells a little bit more about each flower (including color photographs) and describes the pollination process.
Donna Leon's Inspector Guido Brunetti Series updated 2017 listed in best reading order with Summaries and Checklist: Includes The Waters of Eternal Youth and Earthly Remains
Avid Reader - 2017
Don’t miss a single Donna Leon Brunetti book and read them all in order.More than just a list, each Brunetti novel listed includes a summary. This is exactly the reference you need to make sure you don’t miss a book or story and you get a chance to read each one in the best reading orderGuido Brunetti novels are listed im best reading order, chronological order, with a summaries, a checklist, and links to purchase from Amazon. Complete and accurateMade for KindleMore than just a list A great reference for Donna Leon FansBooks and stories listed by publication dateEach is shown with their numerical place in each seriesEvery book and story includes a short summary At the end of this quick reference guide is a simple checklist of all the Guido Brunetti books and stories. Use your Kindle highlighting feature to mark of the stories you’ve completed.COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE: No portions of the books mentioned have been reproduced here other than book and story titles and short summaries, which is in compliance with the United States Copyright Office circular 34.
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How To Make Whiskey: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Whiskey
Bryan Davis - 2013
A fun read, salt and peppered, with the science behind distilling. This authoritative guide book introduces whiskey-making in a easy step-by-step process.
Kitchen Disco
Clare Foges - 2015
. .'When the sun goes down, the Kitchen Disco starts up - and all the fruit in the fruit bowl come out to play. There are lemons who break-dance, tangerines who twirl and some very over-excited apples.'Kitchen Disco' is a zany and hilarious rhyming picture book for young children, featuring a stunning holographic foil spread in the middle of the book."Mummy, this is so funny, does this really happen when I go to bed?" - Josh, aged five
Shhh! The Baby’s Asleep
JaNay Brown-Wood - 2021
Baby is finally asleep, and Mama is trying to shush the rest of the family; but when they are all finally quiet baby wakes up--and it is up to big brother Dante to find the right book to read so everyone can get some rest.
Cornelius P. Mud, Are You Ready for Bed?
Barney Saltzberg - 2005
. . . But the brightly colored pictures tell a different story. - KIRKUS REVIEWSIt’s time for bed, and Cornelius P. Mud knows what that means — putting his toys away, brushing his teeth, putting his pajamas on, all the things we do every night. Right? Wrong! Bedtime at Cornelius’s house is no ordinary event. Whether it’s stuffing toys in the fridge or playing rodeo in the bathroom, this plucky piggy has his own ideas. So no, Cornelius isn’t quite ready for bed — he’s having too much fun!
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs
Byron Barton - 1989
Big dinosaurs and small dinosaurs. Dinosaurs with horns on their heads or spikes down their backs. Dinosaurs with long, long necks and long, long tails. Imaginatively and with a masterful use of color, shape and composition, Bryon Barton brings to life a unique and endearing vision of what the world may have looked like once upon a time.A long time ago there was dinosaurs. Big dinosaurs and small dinosaurs. Dinosaurs with horns on their heads or spikes down their backs. Dinosaurs with long, long necks and long, long tails.Imaginatively and with a masterful use of color, shape and composition, Byron Barton brings to life unique and endearing vision of what the world may have looked like once upona time.Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1989 (NSTA/CBC)Science Books and Films -- Editor's ChoiceScience Books and Films -- Best Children's Science Book List
Monkey And Me
Emily Gravett - 2007
Young children will love guessing what animal they are pretending to be, before shouting out the answers as the pages are turned to reveal the real creatures.
RRRalph
Lois Ehlert - 2011
Would you believe that Ralph the dog can talk? Yip, yip, yip--it's true! With bestselling author Lois Ehlert's simple, funny, call-and-response text and bold, playful collage illustrations, this fresh, young book is sure to get little ones laughing (and talking to their dogs!)
Smashy Town
Andrea Zimmerman - 2020
Gilly knocks down the old buildings. He smashes through brick and wood. He crashes through stone and glass. Then, with a push from his bulldozer, Mr. Gilly cleans it all up to make room for something brand-new!Featuring lively text from Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha and dynamic art from acclaimed illustrator Dan Yaccarino, Smashy Town is a bouncy read-aloud that will delight young vehicle lovers.