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My Dog Spot: With Audio Recording
Jack E. Levin - 2016
Levin, New York Times bestselling author of Malice Toward None, and his wife, Norma, comes a charming picture book about a boy and his beloved dog Spot.White with black spots and a black circle around his left eye, Spot barks and chases cats and birds, chews on slippers and bones, and especially likes riding in the car with his head out the window. Jack E. Levin’s charming illustrations and sweet story is as heartwarming as it is timeless.
Boats on the Bay
Jeanne Walker Harvey - 2018
Inspired by the San Francisco Bay but with universal appeal, the book features a spectacular double-spread gatefold finale showing a boat parade and fireworks glowing against a city backdrop.
Too Much Stuff!
Robert Munsch - 2010
Temina hatches a top secret plan to bring the toys onto the plane right under her mother's nose. Once everyone is safely aboard the plane, Temina opens her bag and out pop all her travelling companions. Word spreads quickly to other children on the plane, who feel lonely without their own dolls. Temina is happy to lend out her treasures, and saves the day. Her good deed is felt all across the globe and her generosity is rewarded in the most surprising way!
Mommies Say Shhh!
Patricia Polacco - 2005
They’ll want more-more-more.
Harold and the Purple Crayon: Dinosaur Days
Liza Baker - 2002
With his trusty purple crayon in hand he goes to visit them.Harold quickly finds himself in all sorts of trouble! He meets some unfriendly dinosaurs and is even chased by hot lava. Luckily, Harold is quick on his feet and quick on the draw. He is able to save himself and all his new prehistoric friends.Generations of children have enjoyed Harold's imaginative adventures. This engaging new story will delight fans, old and new.
Dog Wants to Play
Christine McDonnell - 2009
When? Today! But no one will play with Dog. Not the chick or the lamb, the calf or the pig. Poor Dog! Isn?t there one playmate who will play with Dog all day long? With its structure of rhyme and repetition, this is the perfect book to prepare children for reading, and Jeff Mack?s exuberant and funny pictures will keep them turning the pages to enjoy the fun.
Frankie Works the Night Shift
Lisa Westberg Peters - 2010
. .Z-z-z-z-z-z. . . Frankie is hard at work, cleaning and scheming. There's no time for rest.Clang! Splash! Eeeeeek!But here's a little secret—Frankie really seems to enjoy the night shift.Is he working hard or hardly working? Open this book and decide for yourself.Good job, Frankie!
Good Night, Truck
Sally Odgers - 2014
Good night, Truck. . . .Dreamy art and rhythmic text will drive Good Night, Truck into families' hearts.
Puddle Jumpers
Anne Margaret Lewis - 2016
A perfect spring puddle. His mother warns, “No! No jumping in puddles! You must keep clean today!” but Sam can’t stop himself from testing the water with his galoshes. And then the puddle invites him to play. The puddle whispers, “Jump, Puddle Jumper, jump!” and with that very first jump, Sam is off on an adventure of the imagination. He’ll be a frog in a pond, with a hat and some spots and a magic wand. He’ll be a crocodile with pink polka dots and teeth like blades, and a polar bear with purple polar hair. He’s going to jump, leap, dance, plunge, swim, and jump again. Sam is having so much fun in his puddle that even Mom can’t resist. With a leap and a thwump, she’s jumping too, cheering, “Jump, Puddle Jumper, jump!”This happy picture book celebrates the simple, pure joy of jumping in a rain puddle. Nancy Cote’s cheerful illustrations are full of kid appeal, a perfect match to a story that captures the magic of being a child. Let your imagination take you on your own adventure the next time you encounter an irresistible puddle.Aimed for children ages 3 to 6, this is a charming book about letting your imagination run wild and also about the joys children can find in even just a simple rain puddle. Encouraging kids to explore their outside world provides important developmental play for kids and parents will find the mom's reluctance and then acquiescence a good reminder that adults need to enter the world of children in order to allow them to explore their world and to learn from it.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Mom School
Rebecca Van Slyke - 2015
With warm, funny illustrations and a fun role-reversal story in which moms act like kids, young readers will love imagining what would happen if their own moms went to Mom School."An appealing addition to read at Mother’s Day and throughout the year."—School Library Journal"Gently funny and knowing, it’s a good bet for moments of mother-child bonding."—Publishers Weekly[It's] refreshing to see the diverse array of moms participating in fishing and sports in addition to baking sweet treats. This would make a unique choice for back-to-school time."—Booklist
Friends
Michael Foreman - 2012
Cat is his friend and wishes he could show him the world. One day, Cat has an idea to set Bubble free. But is Bubble ready to swim off into the world and leave behind his friend?
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin Jr. - 1967
Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals.
Max's Bunny Business
Rosemary Wells - 2008
They have big plans for the profits from their lemonade stand, and they definitely don?t want Max to help or share. But trust Max to have plans of his own. He just might show Ruby that he has a better way to run a bunny business.Everyone?s favorite bunnies, Max and Ruby, appear in a popular television series on Nickelodeon.
Dinosaur Zoom!
Penny Dale - 2012
. . to a dinosaur birthday party! Bursting with dinosaurs and vehicles of all shapes and sizes and with a delicious surprise ending, this is guaranteed to bring a smile to the faces of small boys and girls everywhere.
Wynken, Blynken, & Nod
Eugene Field - 1889
The luminosity of the moonlit sea is captured in muted shades of blue that create a soothing mood for the dramatic verse.”—School Library Journal “Westerman captures the tone of the poem in a fittingly traditional way. . . . a pleasing rendition of an old favorite.” —Booklist “Westerman’s inventive design elements provide a soothing accompaniment for the familiar text, a staple for bedtime reading.”—Publishers Weekly