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The Littlest Yak
Lu Fraser - 2020
. . the littlest yak of them all.Gertie is the littlest yak in her whole herd, and she's feeling stuck in her smallness - she wants to grow UP and have bigness and tallness! But when it turns out that there are some things that only Gertie can do, might she come to see that she's perfect, just the way she is? A rollicking, heartwarming and reassuring story from debut author, Lu Fraser and much-loved illustrator, Kate Hindley.Praise for Kate Hindley: ‘Hindley’s wintry art and characterful creatures shine in this heart-warming story’
The Bookseller
(The Littlest Yak) 'Kate Hindley’s charming illustrations bring bouncing Bernard to groovy life'
Mail on Sunday
(Be More Bernard) 'Children will love the simplee, stylish illustrations and gorgeous fine detail'
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Bunny's Staycation (Mama's Business Trip)
Lori Richmond - 2018
But it's Mama's turn to read bedtime stories! Bunny does not like Mama leaving one bit. If Bunny can just figure out how to keep her home... or maybe Bunny can go with her! But Papa and Bunny have a better idea. They set off on a grand adventure... in the living room. And kitchen. And bathtub. Bunny's Staycation is the perfect book for every family with travel-for-work Mamas or Papas. Kids and parents will laugh, cheer, and celebrate the wonders -- and happy challenges -- faced by families who are juggling the joys of stay-at-home fun and business trips.
The Elephant's Child (Just So Stories)
Rudyard Kipling - 1900
Because of his 'satiable curtiosity about what the crocodile has for dinner, the elephant's child and all elephants thereafter have long trunks.
Oliver the Curious Owl
Chad Otis - 2020
But after a day of exploration, how will the friends find their way back?In this charming story of discovery by debut author/artist Chad Otis, an inquisitive owl inspires those around him to let their curiosity take flight!
Open This Little Book
Jesse Klausmeier - 2012
Open this book and you will find...another book...and another...and another. Debut author Jesse Klausmeier and master book creator Suzy Lee have combined their creative visions to craft a seemingly simple book about colors for the very youngest readers, an imaginative exploration of the art of book making for more sophisticated aficionados, and a charming story of friendship and the power of books for all.
Walter's Wonderful Web
Tim Hopgood - 2016
The webs he makes at first are woven in special shapes--a triangle, a square, a circle--but they are still wibbly-wobbly. Can Walter make a web that is both wonderful and strong? This simple, vibrant adventure is a lively companion to our two previous Hopgood "first books" about colors and the senses.
Sloth at the Zoom
Helaine Becker - 2018
She had been looking forward to long, languorous naps while the sun gently warmed her belly. But at the Zoom, the zebras gallop so fast they leave their stripes in puddles. The monkeys climb so fast they forget to stop at the treetops. And the parrots fly so fast their tails draw rainbows across the sky.When the sloth tries to make friends, nobody has any time--until the sloth meets a creature who's a little more her speed, and everyone stops to notice. This is a surprising, delightful, and funny picture book about slowing down to enjoy the little things and making time for what matters.
Calvin Gets the Last Word
Margo Sorenson - 2020
After looking all day, Calvin finally finds the word he’s looking for at bedtime. And when he does, the dictionary is as surprised as you will be.