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Marshmallow
Clare Turlay Newberry - 1942
Marshmallow is an endearingly and beautifully illustrated book about an adorable baby bunny who comes to live in the house of a pampered cat, and the friendship that develops between them.
The Story of Mrs. Lovewright and Purrless Her Cat
Lore Segal - 1985
Zelinsky and author Lore Segal that tells the hilarious story of a finicky feline and his frustrated owner. Full color.
City Cat
Kate Banks - 2013
A plucky stray cat takes a Grand Tour in Kate Banks' story of a family on a European vacation. As the family travels from one city to the next, the cat finds its own means--by bus, boat, train, truck, and bike--to tag along on the trip, visiting historic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Cathedral of Notre Dame along the way. Readers will pore over the spreads to find where City Cat is hiding in each city, and detailed backmatter explains the history behind the sites in each locale.
Raggedy Ann's Wishing Pebble
Jan Palmer - 1925
It's up to Raggedy Ann and Andy to get the magic pebble back -- and to teach the trickster a valuable lesson about kindness. In this new version of a classic, retold for young children, Raggedy Ann and the other dolls in the nursery come to life with humor and spirit.
Game on Boys 4: Minecraft Superhero (Game on Boys Series)
Kate Cullen - 2016
Sometimes he really wishes he could live in a world like Minecraft instead of with his boring family who do boring things like ALL THE TIME! In a moment of anger over his family's boring Christmas plans, Ryan wishes a little bit too hard that he could be a zombie in Minecraft, and the consequences are not quite what he was hoping for, and a little bit too scary for his liking. Will his wish of becoming a Minecraft zombie come true or does it all go a little crazy, and will he even get to spend Christmas day with his own family after so desperately not wanting to?
I Am Not Afraid To Fail (Persistence Project Book 1)
Daniel Kenney - 2019
Failure doesn't have to be scary for kids.
And parents, guardians, and mentors play a crucial role in teaching kids that failure is just one step towards success.
Thankfully, simple books with powerful language can help!
With the help of "I Am Not Afraid To Fail", you and your child can work together to learn that failure is a normal and natural part of life.
Help the child in your life build the confidence to take chances and go for it without fear of failure.
Read the book and start this important conversation today!"I Am Not Afraid To Fail" is the third book in the Persistence Project Series.
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-Book One: I Am Not Afraid To Fail -Book Two: I Won't Give Up -Book Three: You Can Face Your Fears-Book Four: You Can Always Improve - Coming Fall 2020!
The School for Cats
Esther Averill - 1947
When her master, Captain Tinker, sends her to a boarding school in the country to learn the special knowledge of cats—manners and cooperation—she is a little afraid, among strangers, and so far from home. As soon as she's settled in, taking off the red scarf that makes her feel brave, another student named Pickles, the Fire Cat, is upto his usual mischief, chasing smaller cats with his fire truck hook and ladder. When he chases Jenny, she runs away from school terrified.Jenny soon realizes that the Captain would be disappointed if he found out she had left school. It's then that Jenny decides to stand up to Pickles. She returns to school and when Pickles next tries his tricks, he's surprised at the "new" Jenny. Pickles learns his manners and Jenny learns that not only can school be fun, but the friendships she makes there will last forever.
Annie and the Wild Animals
Jan Brett - 1985
This beautiful picture book by best-selling author-illustrator Jan Brett celebrates a child's love of animals, spring, and life. Something is wrong with Taffy the cat. She's stopped playing with Annie and sleeps all day long. One day, Taffy disappears. Annie is very lonely and tries to make friends with the woodland creatures, but none of them are as soft and friendly as Taffy. When Taffy finally returns, she brings back something unexpected. Jan Brett's distinctive illustration style uses the borders of the pages to foretell the emergence of spring and the birth of kittens.
Wednesday is Spaghetti Day
Maryann Cocca-Leffler - 1990
Originally published in 1990. Full-color illustrations.
The Return To Narnia: The Rescue Of Prince Caspian
Matthew S. Armstrong - 2006
Franklin Goes To The Hospital
Paulette Bourgeois - 2000
Full-color illustrations.
The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings
Carolyn Sherwin Bailey - 1931
Our successful paperback edition of this enduring classic has sold over 630,000 copies and now has a brand-new cover.
Cougar Cub Tales: Lost and Alone
Sharon Cramer - 2009
They have ungrounded apprehension about whether or not the blind bobcat is a real cougar cub . By the end of the tale, they realize that they really ARE the same, overlooking their fears and differences as they embrace their new friend. Eighteen watercolors.
Don't Paint the Cat: Can there really be too much of a good thing?
Julia Inserro - 2019
But then one day she paints, and she paints, and she paints some more, until she runs out of things to paint. Or does she? Don't Paint the Cat is a silly story about embracing the things we love, but also recognizing that even fun things must have their limits. It also teaches that even mommies can say, "I was wrong."Perfect for kids from 4-9, and parents of all ages.
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation
Stan Berenstain - 1989
But when the bears return home and develop their snapshots, they laugh and laugh, fully enjoying the worst vacation they've ever had!