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Even Superheroes Have Bad Days
Shelly Becker - 2016
. . . . . they COULD super-tantrum, they COULD but they DON'T, because REAL Superheroes just WOULDN'T—they WON'T! All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes—even young superheroes! But what do they do when they’re having a bad day? Colorful action-packed illustrations and a dynamite rhyming text reveal the many ways superheroes (and ordinary children, too) can resist the super-temptation to cause a scene when they’re sad, mad, frustrated, lonely, or afraid. From burning off steam on a bike or a hike, to helping others, this energetic picture book has plenty of fun ideas to help kids cope when they’re feeling overwhelmed.
Builder Goose: It's Construction Rhyme Time!
Boni Ashburn - 2012
With bright, bold illustrations, this fun read-aloud should be a big hit with kids.
Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (Giant Little Golden Book)
Richard Scarry - 1974
Every manner of machinery that moves is riotously depicted in this classic favorite. As the pig family head to the beach for a picnic, they encounter every vehicle known, from the forklift to the locomotive, and many vehicles that are not as common, from the pumpkin car to the broom-o-cycle. Each detailed spread provides tremendous opportunity to make up stories and describe situations. Will Officer Flossy catch Dingo? Will Rollo Rabbit catch his runaway steamroller? And with literally hundreds of things to look at, youngsters will spend hours trying to find Goldbug on every page.
City Moon
Rachael Cole - 2017
As the elusive moon plays peek-a-boo behind buildings and clouds, the little boy asks simple questions about it, and his Mama patiently answers every one.
Katy and the Big Snow
Virginia Lee Burton - 1943
In this enduring winter favorite from the Caldecott Medal winner Burton, Katy the snowplow finally gets her chance to shine when a blizzard blankets the city and everyone is relying on Katy to help dig out. This new paperback is perfect for gift giving. Children love sharing Katy’s shining moment of glory and will inevitably admire her “chug, chug, chug” endurance.
Maisy Goes on a Plane
Lucy Cousins - 2015
She’s very excited! Join the mouse as she checks in at the airport, finds her seat (by the window!) and makes some new friends on her flight. From the whoosh at takeoff to waiting in line for the bathroom, from buckling seat belts to arriving in a whole new wonderful place, flying is more fun with a friend like Maisy on board.
Number One Sam
Greg Pizzoli - 2014
Will he learn what it truly means to be a winner?
Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups
Tadgh Bentley - 2015
. . HIC! . . . hiccups. It all started last week on chili night. Since then he's tried everything to get rid of them, but nothing—HIC!—works. So when his friend Franklin suggests that a good scare might do the trick, Little Penguin is willing to give it a try . . . all he needs is a little help from YOU!Can you help Little Penguin . . . HIC! . . . cure his hiccups?
Roar of a Snore
Marsha Diane Arnold - 2005
He heard a noise that rocked the floor. He heard a noise that shook the door. Jack heard . . . a snore! Just who is making this racket? Unable to sleep, Jack and his dog go searching. It must be Mama Gwyn, whose huffs and puffs set her curlers spinning, but when Jack wakes her . . . the snore roars on! And so it goes with Baby Sue, the twins, Papa Ben, even the farm animals. At last the Huffles follow their ears toward a surprising culprit.
When You Were Born
Emma Dodd - 2013
A loving celebration of all kinds of babies.What does a new baby’s arrival mean to his or her parents? We find out as we travel around the world, meeting an adorable baby seal, baby elephant, and baby person!
The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark
Deborah Diesen - 2010
Fish wants to help his friend Ms. Clam when she loses's her pearl, but though he's fast as a sailfish, as smart as dolphin, and as strong as a shark, Mr. Fish has a secret: he's scared of the dark!Very young children will swim along with Mr. Fish as he journeys deep into the ocean to new and mysterious places. They will discover, as Mr. Fish does, the power of friendship to light the way through the big-big dark.
Animobiles: Animals on the Mooove
Maddie Frost - 2018
Whether on water, on land, or in the sky, these animals are on the go and invite you to join them! Young readers will be tickled and delighted by the witty and imaginative hybrid animal-vehicles on the MOOOve between these pages. The perfect book for kids who love animals and trains, planes and automobiles!Praise for Animobiles“Frost's couplet-filled, rhymefest of silliness is sure to please young animal lovers and very little vehicle connoisseurs... Vehicular verses with an animal twist: storytime candy.” — Kirkus Reviews
'Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving
Dav Pilkey - 1990
The children and turkeys giggle and gobble, and everything is gravy. As the trip comes to an end, the children leave the farm with full hearts -- and bulging bellies -- reminding people and poultry alike that there is much to be thankful for.
I Am Not Going to Get up Today!
Dr. Seuss - 1987
'The alarm can ring. The birds can peep....Today's the day I'm going to sleep,' says a lazy boy one morning, and despite a pail of icy water, television coverage, and the arrival of the Marines, he vows to stay in bed--and he does! The repetition of concepts and words will keep children turning the pages, as will the energetic drawings. A sure draw for early readers."--Booklist.