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Mary Had a Sleepy Sheep by Julia Dweck


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Be Mine


Brenda Ponnay - 2012
    A nice length for a sit down and share time.

I Wish You Happiness


Michael Wong - 2020
    Only US$11.99 each.Aaliyah, Aaron, Abigail, Adam, Addison, Adrian, Aiden, Alexander, Alice, Allison, Amara, Amelia, Andrew, Anna, Anthony, Aria, Ariana, Arthur, Arya, Asher, Athena, Aubrey, Audrey, Aurora, Autumn, Ava, Avery, Bella, Benjamin, Brooklyn, Caden, Caleb, Cameron, Camila, Caroline, Carter, Charlie, Charlotte, Chloe, Christian, Christopher, Claire, Colton, Cora, Daniel, David, Delilah, Dylan, Eleanor, Elena, Eli, Eliana, Elias, Elijah, Elizabeth, Ella, Ellie, Emery, Emilia, Emily, Emma, Ethan, Eva, Evelyn, Everleigh, Everly, Evie, Ezra, Florence, Freddie, Freya, Gabriel, Gabriella, Genesis, George, Gianna, Grace, Grayson, Hailey, Harper, Harry, Hazel, Henry, Hudson, Ian, Isaac, Isabella, Isabelle, Isaiah, Isla, Ivy, Jack, Jackson, Jacob, James, Jayden, John, Jonathan, Joseph, Joshua, Josiah, Julian, Kennedy, Landon, Layla, Leah, Leilani, Leo, Levi, Liam, Lillian, Lily, Lincoln, Logan, Lucas, Lucy, Luke, Luna, Madelyn, Madison, Mason, Mateo, Matthew, Maverick, Maya, Melody, Mia, Michael, Miguel, Mila, Miles, Muhammad, Naomi, Natalie, Nathan, Noah, Nolan, Nora, Nova, Oliver, Olivia, Oscar, Owen, Paisley, Penelope, Peyton, Poppy, Quinn, Raelynn, Riley, Roman, Rosie, Ruby, Ryan, Rylee, Samuel, Santiago, Savannah, Scarlett, Sebastian, Serenity, Skylar, Sofia, Sophia, Sophie, Stella, Theodore, Thomas, Valentina, Victoria, Violet, William, Willow, Wyatt, Zoe.

Oddkins: A Fable for All Ages


Dean Koontz - 1988
    But all of these soft, cuddly, sweet-faced toys share a wonderful, magical secret... they're alive!Created by Mr. Isaac Bodkins, the old toy maker, the Oddkins are made only for very special children, those who must face something difficult in life and need a true friend. The Oddkins are given to these children to inspire them, help them, and love them as long as the children need them. Only now the toys themselves - Amos, the brave stuffed bear; Skippy, the rabbit who dreams of being a superstar; Butterscotch, the gently, floppy-eared pup; as well as Burl the elephant; Gibbons; and Patch the cat - are the ones in need of help.Mr. Bodkins has passed away before he can give his life-giving powers to Colleen Shannon, the toy maker he had chosen to replace him. Yet before he dies, the old man takes Amos aside, appoints him leader of the Oddkins, and gives him a dire warning: Watch out for an evil toy maker -- and something much, much worse!That 'something' is happening right now. Locked up in the dark subbasement, another group of toys is climbing out of boxes and crates and coming to life. These bad toys -- like Rex and Lizzie, the puppets with no strings; Gear, the vicious robot; and Stinger, the horrid buzzing bumblebee with his knife-sharp stinger -- were made to hurt children, not help them. Leering, laughing, and deadly, they are being loosed on the world by a terrible, terrifying force. Frightening as it may be, the Oddkins have only one choice: to go on a journey in search of Colleen Shannon's toy shop. The night is stormy and black; the way is filled with peril. And the Oddkins have to face a danger that threatens not only their existence...but the magic in us all.

Leo SuperHero - A Sunday Morning Adventure


TheBrothers - 2013
    His cat, Milkshake, wakes him up and leads him to the kitchen where he finds something special. This is the beginning of Leo and Milkshake’s short adventure in the house and the back yard. This is a wonderful story for children.The story teaches children the importance of patience and love of others (they will meet a cat that does not always chase mice) and they will learn how Leo improvises, creatively using objects that he has learnt about.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A Play in One Scene


V.A. Pearn - 1933
    Luxuriously illustrated with 92 watercolors, it's a wonderful introduction to Alice's adventures as well as a splendid volume for collectors. Available for sale in the United States only.

Darth Vader and Son


Jeffrey Brown - 2012
    Celebrated artist Jeffrey Brown's delightful illustrations give classic Star Wars moments a fresh twist, presenting the trials and joys of parenting through the lens of a galaxy far, far away. Life lessons include lightsaber batting practice, using the Force to raid the cookie jar, Take Your Child to Work Day on the Death Star ("Er, he looks just like you, Lord Vader!"), and the special bond shared between any father and son.

I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love


Nancy Tillman - 2013
    Bestselling author and artist Nancy Tillman has created another heartfelt masterpiece celebrating the joys of imagination, and the comfort of always knowing that "you are loved."

The Wizard Comes to Town


Mercer Mayer - 1973
    Alabasium, Wizard Extraordinaire, rents a room in Mrs. Beggs's boarding house. After the Wizard conjures up a few floating chairs and some inclement weather in the parlor, Mrs. Beggs retaliates with a little witchcraft of her own. Full color.

Verdi


Janell Cannon - 1997
    He likes his bright yellow skin and sporty stripes. Besides, all the green snakes he meets are lazy, boring, and rude. When Verdi finds a pale green stripe stretching along his whole body, he tries every trick he can think of to get rid of it--and ends up in a heap of trouble. Despite his efforts, Verdi turns green, but to his delight, he discovers that being green doesn’t mean he has to stop being himself. “Cannon is on a roll, her gift for creating memorable characters and scenes on glorious display in this tale of a feisty python hatchling.”--Publishers Weekly

The Monster That Ate Our Keys


A.J. Cosmo - 2012
     3k words, 6 color illustrations, perfect for emergent readers!

The Nutcracker


New York City Ballet - 1815
    For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine’s quintessential production. The storyline of this gorgeous picture book mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual production.The New York City Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker is considered to be “the” leading production in the world. A holiday tradition for many families, now readers who can’t travel to New York will be able to experience this colorful celebratory story. A must-have for every aspiring ballerina’s library and a holiday tradition for every family’s bookshelf.

I Need My Monster


Amanda Noll - 2009
    One night, when Ethan checks under his bed for his monster, Gabe, he finds a note from him instead: "Gone fishing. Back in a week." Ethan knows that without Gabe’s familiar nightly scares he doesn't stand a chance of getting to sleep, so Ethan interviews potential substitutes to see if they've got the right equipment for the job—pointy teeth, sharp claws, and a long tail—but none of them proves scary enough for Ethan. When Gabe returns sooner than expected from his fishing trip, Ethan is thrilled. It turns out that Gabe didn't enjoy fishing because the fish scared too easily.

A Weekend with Wendell


Kevin Henkes - 1986
    Playing house, Wendell was the father, the mother, and the children; Sophie was the dog. Playing bakery, Wendell was the baker; Sophie got to be the sweet roll. But when Wendell gave her a new hairdo with shaving cream, it was the last straw, and Sophie made up a game that left Wendell speechless for a time—and won the day for friendship.Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Kitten's First Full Moon, and Chrysanthemum, this classic picture book is "a hilarious read-aloud" (The Bulletin).Whether shared at home or in the classroom, this picture book for ages 3-7 will make kids laugh in recognition.

Everything You Need For a Treehouse


Carter Higgins - 2018
    For anyone who's ever wanted to escape real life and live in a nostalgic dream come true, this poignant picture book captures the universal timelessness of treehouses and celebrates all the creativity and adventure they spark.

The Baby Unicorn


Jean Marzollo - 1987
    She and her mother and father were among the last unicorns in the world. How will Star find a way to save the unicorns from the dragons?