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Two Is Enough


Janna Matthies - 2015
    . . love . . . comfort . . . support . . . celebration . . . a family. From playing in the snow to a rainy-day ride, to double-scoop treats and crash-landing in leaves, two can be the perfect number for creating life's memories. And two can definitely be enough for a warm family, full of the love, support, and comfort that every child needs.

Noah's Petting Zoo


Idan Hadari - 2013
    With a great deal of courage and motivation, he turns Noah into a petting zoo, and by doing so, he helps his friend Noah to be saved.The story demonstrates to children how to crusade for what they believe in; to be more environmental friendly; to help one's fellow man; what true friendship is; and of course, to like and to play with all of the adorable animals in the story. Your kids will enjoy amazing paintings of a house full of all sorts of animals (dogs, cats, monkeys, turtles, giraffes, cows, horses and many more) and a very cute yellow tractor. Your kids will learn how to be more:• Social and friendly• Self-motivated• Environmental friendlyThe story is with simple rhyming text for children ages 3-8.

Oh No, Little Dragon!


Jim Averbeck - 2012
    But even when he gets a little too rambunctious, there’s no OH NO! that Mama’s kiss can’t fix.     Jim Averbeck celebrates both the tremendous energy of a little boy and the tenderness shared between mother and child in this vibrant picture book that begs to be read aloud.

Snow Bunny's Christmas Gift


Rebecca Harry - 2015
    But when she sees a big, shiny button in the snow, she knows just what to do. She spends the rest of the day making a warm hat for Mouse, a wooly scarf for Fox, and a cozy coat with a button for Bear. Now with these Christmas gifts, they're warm enough to be outside with Snow Bunny and light the Christmas tree!

Meg's Castle


Helen Nicoll - 1975
    They meet ghastly ghosts and spooky white knights, fight brave battles and tuck into a big feast. The bestselling Meg and Mog stories are perfect for sharing or reading alone. Children will love exploring the bright colours, sounds and shapes.'A brilliant coordination of text and pictures' Sunday Times.

Inky Makes New Friends (Inky's Bedtime Tales Book 1)


Riley Morgan - 2018
    He is looking to make friends and playmates but gets rejected because he seems weird and dirty. The book follows Inky in his quest to make new friends and feel loved and accepted. It's a cute, weirdly funny and socially sensitive tale of friendship The author displays a unique understanding of the child’s mindset and masterfully weaves a tale that wisely deals with delicate issues about accepting differences and respecting others. Original, cute and full of humor. You'll fall in love with Inky "Inky Makes New Friends" is an original, captivating bedtime story. It helps to create the social skills that are lacking in our digital era. Full of cute characters and group activities, this story helps children wind down and gently eases them into sleep. Scroll up and grab a copy today

Stormy Weather


Debi Gliori - 2009
    The adorable illustrations and lilting rhyme will help see any child through the stormiest of weather or the darkest of nights.

You're Mean, Lily Jean!


Frieda Wishinsky - 2009
    They played dragons adn knights. They played explorers and pirates. They played mountain climbers and astronauts. Then Lily Jean moved in next door. Carly and Sandy are happy to have a new friend join their games. But Lily Jean changes everything. She decides they'll play house and orders Carly to be the baby. When they play king and queen, she tells Carly to bark--King Lily Jean demands a royal dog! Tired of being bossed around, Carly comes up with a way to teach Lily a lesson. With Sandy's help, can she turn a bully into a friend?

I Love Birthdays


Anna Walker - 2008
    In the bestselling spirit of Karen Katz, Anna Walker’s simple, appealing text and gentle illustrations are ideal for a young audience. Runaway hits in Australia, the Ollie books are easy to love and hard to put down, and I Love Birthdays is a delightful treat for parents and children to share year round.

Deer Dancer


Mary Lyn Ray - 2014
    This gorgeous picture book from celebrated author Mary Lyn Ray features luminous and evocative art from Lauren Stringer and will capture the hearts of young dancers everywhere.

Nobody's Diggier Than a Dog


Susan Campbell Bartoletti - 2003
    Often words cannot describe man's best friend, so sometimes you've got to break the rules! Susan Campbell Bartoletti unleashes a whole new pack of adjectives in this howling ode to the hound dog. Together, with Beppe Giacobbe's feist-y art, Bartoletti re-domesticates the dictionary and revolutionizes the way pets are portrayed, in a list poem wordsmiths and dog devotees will sit up and beg for.

Lunchtime


Rebecca Cobb - 2012
    A visiting crocodile, bear and wolf, however, are starving. It's just as well that children taste revolting!

Princess Wannabe


Leslie Lammle - 2014
    And she is determined to find out for herself. When some leaky fairy dust escapes from her storybook, Fern tumbles deep inside a fairy-tale world. To get her answer, she'll need to follow the path to the princess's castle, through an enchanted forest, and past whimsical creatures that not as familiar as they seem. The surprising discovery that awaits her at the castle is a reminder of just how lucky Fern has always been.

Please Don't Tease Tootsie


Margaret Chamberlain - 2008
    Please don?t tease Tootsie, or provoke Poochie . . . Just give her a little pat and pamper Dixie cat.Do you ever want to tease your kitty? Or provoke a pooch? In this very silly cautionary book about caring for furry friends, kids receive helpful hints on what not to do to pets. Then come loving suggestions for how Tootsie, Dixie, and Bitsy Bunny should be treated. A playful rhyming text and wonderfully wacky illustrations exude the fun and warmth that kids can share with all their friends?furry or slimy, four legged or web toed, of any size or shape.

Cool Daddy Rat


Kristyn Crow - 2008
    But one night he hears something strange: Peeky squeaky who dat? It's his son, Ace, hiding in the bass case! After a reassuring call to Mama, the pair go all over the city together, filling the streets with his sweet beat. And when Ace can't contain himself any longer, Cool Daddy Rat finds out he's not the only fantastic scatter in the family.This cool read-aloud, full of energy from the jazzy text and animated illustrations, will have kids snapping, tapping and scatting along.