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Mr. Green Grows a Garden by Ruth Owen
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Meow!
Victoria Ying - 2017
This sweet and clever picture book is sure to charm readers through to the final purr.Perfect for fans of the New York Times bestselling They All Saw a Cat, Spot, the Cat, and all cat lovers!
I Like Me And I Love Me: A self-love and like book of affirmations for children
Abby Zaitley - 2019
Let’s celebrate the joy of liking and loving who you are! I LIKE ME AND I LOVE ME is a rhyming children’s picture book focused on encouraging self-like, self-love and acceptance. The book’s main character is quirky, confident, loving, and is inspiring with their self-confidence. They examine conventional and non-conventional ways of being proud and accepting of yourself shown through beautiful water-colour images, and engaging rhyming text.
Flutter and Hum / Aleteo y Zumbido: Animal Poems / Poemas de Animales
Julie Paschkis - 2015
Julie Paschkis's poems and art sing in both languages, bringing out the beauty and playfulness of the animal world.
Florette
Anna Walker - 2018
She’ll miss the apple trees, the daffodils, and chasing butterflies in the wavy grass. But there’s no room for a garden in the city. Or is there?
Coffee, Rabbit, Snowdrop, Lost
Betina Birkjær - 2019
But one day, Stump's grandfather starts to lose his memory—and his words, which literally fall from him. Stump tries his best to keep the lost words safe, collecting them in a special box. But Grandpa seems to forget more and more everyday, and the situation comes to a head one snowy night when Stump wakes up to find Grandpa missing. Together, Stump and Grandma must find new ways to connect with Grandpa, and show him that he's not alone.This poignant, tender picture book depicts the struggle of coping with a loved one's dementia with honesty and sensitivity, with a message of hope that affirms the deep bonds of love between grandchild and grandparent. This book includes an afterword to the adult reader about dementia and recollection, written by Ove Dahl, a historian and head of the Danish Center for Reminiscence. He provides some practical tips, as illustrated in the story with Stump, for establishing a meaningful way of being together when caring for a relative with dementia.
Welcome Flower Child
Brigette Barrager - 2021
A gorgeous gift book reveals the qualities of babies born in each month of the year, and the accompanying flower that blooms in each birth month. This text is sweet, and soft, and everyone who opens it can find the special personality traits of individuals born in their month revealed.
Plant a Kiss
Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 2011
. .One small act of love blooms into something bigger and more dazzling than Little Miss could have ever imagined in this epic journey about life, kindness, and giving.New York Times bestselling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and award-winning illustrator Peter H. Reynolds have teamed together for the first time, creating what may soon prove to be a perennial favorite.
The Very Best Pumpkin
Mark Kimball Moulton - 2010
One summer Peter finds a lonely pumpkin all by itself in the field, and with his tender care, the pumpkin flourishes. By autumn, it’s the very best pumpkin of all, and Peter wants to keep it for himself. But when a young girl shows up at the farm in quest of a perfect pumpkin, will Peter pass on his prized pumpkin and gain a friend? From the bestselling creators of Reindeer Christmas and A Snowman Named Just Bob, this enchanting story is filled with the magic of autumn and friendship.
Bluebird
Bob Staake - 2013
In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. Both simple and evocative, this timeless and profound story will resonate with readers young and old. Bob Staake has been working on this book for 10 years, and he believes it is the story he was born to write.From the Hardcover edition.
Flower Fairies of the Winter
Cicely Mary Barker - 1984
A collection of illustrated poems about the plants and flowers seen in the winter months.
Curious George and the Firefighters
Margret Rey - 1940
A. and Margret Rey’s popular primate and painted in the original watercolor and charcoal style. Firefighters are a famously brave lot, but can they withstand a visit from one curious monkey? For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George books, promotions, games, activities, and more!
Our Tree Named Steve
Alan Zweibel - 2005
. . . I remember there was one tree, however, that the three of you couldn't stop staring at. . . . After the family spares him from the builders, Steve the tree quickly works his way into their lives. He holds their underwear when the dryer breaks down, he's there when Adam and Lindsay get their first crushes, and he's the centerpiece at their outdoor family parties. With a surprising lack of anthropomorphizing, this is a uniquely poignant celebration of fatherhood, families, love, and change.
Goodnight, Veggies
Diana Murray - 2020
Perfect for fans of the Llama Llama series.As the sun begins to set, the tomatoes are tuckered out, the cucumbers are calm, and the beets are simply beat. Celebrate the turning of day to night in this perfect bedtime ritual for plants—and humans—everywhere! Now in a sturdy board book format perfect for little hands.
Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins
James Dean - 2015
The first one said, "Oh my, it’s getting late."
Let's All Creep through the Crocodile Creek
Jonny Lambert - 2019
"Isn't that where the crocodiles live?" asks Rabbit nervously. Mouse reassures Rabbit that he's never seen a crocodile there. As the friends journey through the creek, they encounter a lumpy, bumpy bridge along with scritchy, scratchy thorns and swingy, springy vines. Watch out for the hidden crocodiles in this fabulously fun adventure!