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Madeline and the Old House in Paris
John Bemelmans Marciano - 2013
When ghostly moans lead them to the attic of the old house in Paris, they discover Felix de La Morte, who has lingered there for hundreds of years, waiting for the return of a certain comet. With the comet due to return the very next day, the poor fellow’s telescope has been stolen by mean Lord Cucuface, and it is up to Madeline and Pepito to get it back. A nighttime trip across Paris, a midnight apparition, and all is happily resolved in time for the three new friends to view the comet on a starry night.
Can a Princess Be a Firefighter?
Carole P. Roman - 2016
Motivated by her granddaughter's fascination with all things 'princess, ' Carole P. Roman penned this adorable poem celebrating all the wonderful possibilities waiting ahead for them
A Small Brown Dog with a Wet Pink Nose
Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen - 2009
Her parents think she can. Rather than begging or pleading, Amelia adopts an imaginary dog named Bones. But when Amelia's make-believe pup runs away, her parents are in for a real surprise!
Sunshine Makes the Seasons
Franklyn Mansfield Branley - 1974
The sun shines on the Earth and keeps it warm.We have day and night because the Earth spins on its axis and we spend part of each day facing the sun and part of the day facing away from it. But why are days longer in the summer than in the winter? The answer to this question is explained through an experiment using a pencil, an orange, and a flashlight. And when you see this, you'll know the reasons for the seasons.
Chicken Soup, Boots
Maira Kalman - 1993
A dazzling series of linked portraits deftly draws us into a colorful, fantastical world full of people engaged in assorted occupations. Full-color illustrations.
Simeon's Gift
Julie Andrews Edwards - 2003
Thirsting for knowledge and eager to improve his craft, he risks losing all that is important to him, including the love of his beautiful Sorrel.
Mouse's First Day of School
Lauren Thompson - 2003
There are colors to paint with:
red, yellow, blue
and letters to spell with: A B C and best of all, new friends to play with! Wherever could they be?
Charlie Is Broken!
Lauren Child - 2009
Not only is Lola worried because Charlie has hurt himself but also because he is feeling a bit sad. Can Lola find a way to cheer him up?
Caterpillar Spring, Butterfly Summer
Susan Hood - 2003
In addition to the fun-to-read, rhyming story, Caterpillar Spring, Butterfly Summer features a colourful, fabric-covered spring that stretches and winds through the colourful scenes, mimicking the motion of a crawling caterpillar. On the final spread, there's a pop-up surprise and happy ending that's guaranteed to bring a smile to every reader's face.
Baboushka and the Three Kings
Ruth Robbins - 1960
The Russian folktale about an old woman's endless search for the Christ child.
Beautiful Griselda
Isol - 2010
When she runs out of willing companions, she finds a prince so myopic that for a short while he is able to be with her (before the inevitable happens). But they are together long enough that she has an extremely beautiful baby and for the first time ever Griselda learns what it's like to lose your head for someone you love. A funny and beautifully illustrated take on the pitfalls of narcissism.
Amazing Amy: Tattle Tale
Rand Elliott - 2014
Amazing Amy embarks on a life lesson teaching it is better to be true to yourself, doing what you know is right, than to succumb to peer pressure.
Humbug Rabbit
Lorna Balian - 1974
By the end, he's not so sure he isn't!