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Bats Around the Clock


Kathi Appelt - 2000
    Decked in go-go boots and bobby sox, the buoyant bats bebop their way around the clock. And there's a special guest appearance at the end!With their swinging text and groovy illustrations, the creators of Bat Jamboree and Bats on Parade don't miss a beat when it comes to the basics. Telling time has never been so much fun!

Cake Girl


David Lucas - 2009
    So she uses her powers to bake a Cake Girl to act as her servant for the day. She tells Cake Girl to sing and dance—and do all the housework! “And then,” says the Witch, “I’ll eat you.” But Cake Girl proves to be too clever a confection for such a fate, and she soon turns the tables on her maker, with happy results for them both.Cheery and cheeky themes abound in this deliciously illustrated story about the magic of laughter and play and new companions.

Santa Claustrophobia


Mike Reiss - 2002
    Doc Holiday gets the challenge of his career when Saint Nick comes down with a bad case of Santa Claustrophobia. Full-color illustrations.

Funny Cat: An "I Love Reading" Level 1 Sight Word Reader


Cindy Bracken - 2012
    This level one reader uses words directly from the Dolch Pre-primer Word List. Perfect for shared reading or those just beginning to read alone. By bestselling author Cindy Bracken.

The Mango Tree and Other Stories


Rachna Srivastava - 2013
    Each tale discusses an important aspect of childhood and how a child might come to understand it. Young readers will be able to easily relate to the honest and innocent characters, and enjoy the situations those characters find themselves in. The lessons they will learn comprise an important part of growing up.

Little Ghoul Goes to School


Jef Czekaj - 2021
    Her mom assures her that it will be great: The teachers will be scary. The lunch will be revolting! And the other classmates will be spine-tingling and creepy.But what if Little Ghoul’s greatest fears come true—and everyone is nice?In this hilariously silly take on a monster’s first day, Little Ghoul learns that school can be fun for creatures of every kind.

We Are the Dinosaurs


Laurie Berkner - 2017
    WHADDAYA THINK OF THAT?

Bedtime for Yeti


Vin Vogel - 2016
     Yeti loves his stuffed toy Chunk. They play together all day and snuggle up under the covers each night. But when Chunk goes missing, Yeti has to go to bed alone in the shadowy dark. Unless, of course, he can summon all his courage to stage a dramatic rescue--Yeti-style!This is the second picture book written and illustrated by Vin Vogel. His debut, The Thing About Yetis, was described as "sweet and funny" by The New York Times, and Booklist called it "a cozy--and comforting--companion."

The Christmas Humbugs


Colleen Monroe - 2002
    But do not fear, lively rhymes and merry illustrations by Colleen and Michael Glenn Monroe lift spirits and let readers know that not even the Humbugs can dampen Christmas cheer.

Duckie's Rainbow


Frances Barry - 2004
    She walks through a red poppy field, hops under an orange bridge, waddles around a yellow cornfield, rushes past a big green tree, and paddles across a deep blue pond. By the time she reaches her nest, purple clouds have begun to rain, but don’t worry — the book’s rounded pages, each one smaller than the last, form a spectacular rainbow on the last spread! With the boldest of colors and enchantingly simple shapes, Frances Barry’s collage illustrations combine with an ingenious format for an eye-popping concept-book debut.

A Beasty Story


Bill Martin Jr. - 1999
    . . BEAST! But don't be scared--this beast may not be so beastly after all. The beloved Bill Martin Jr and Steven Kellogg bring their enormous talents together to create a ghoulish story that's both scary and snug. Includes fun new book-related activities!

T. Rex Time Machine: (Funny Books for Kids, Dinosaur Book, Time Travel Adventure Book)


Jared Chapman - 2018
    Rexes' madcap voyage into the unknown, they encounter the many wonders of the modern world: Police cars! Phones! Microwaves! They don't know how they'll get home—but why would they want to?

Chicken in School


Adam Lehrhaupt - 2017
    When Zoey decides to turn the barn into a school and become a teacher, everyone in the barnyard learns that the best part of school is using your imagination.From the hilarious author-illustrator duo that brought you Chicken in Space, this story about playful approaches to activities like reading, math, and recess will inspire any young adventurer to get excited for school.

Bats in the Band


Brian Lies - 2014
    Bat music—plunky banjoes, bat-a-tat drums, improvised instruments, country ballads, and the sweet cries of a bat with the blues. Join this one-of-a-kind music festival as the bats celebrate the rhythm of the night, and the positive power of music. Brian Lies’s newest celebration of bats and their dazzling, dizzying world will lift everyone’s spirits with joyous noise and cheer!

Trucks Go


Steve Light - 2008
    Perfect for the young truck enthusiast.