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Two By Two and a Half by David Melling


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Cinderella


Amanda Askew - 2010
    The prince is holding a magnificent ball for every young lady in the kingdom, except Cinderella - her mean stepsisters refuse to let her go! But help arrives at the last minute with FLASH and a POP! Can the Fairy Godmother help Cinderella live happily ever after?

The Very Worst Monster


Pat Hutchins - 1985
    "A monstrously wonderful a addition to any picture book collection."--School Library Journal.

Who Is Michelle Obama?


Megan Stine - 2013
    Then in 1992, she married another promising young lawyer and the rest, as they say, is history. It is undeniable that President Barack Obama has changed the United States but so has Michelle Obama, the self proclaimed "Mom in Chief." This compelling, easy-to-read biography is illustrated by New Yorker artist John O'Brien.

Unicorn Day


Diana Murray - 2019
    But when it's revealed there's an impostor in their midst, the party comes to a screeching halt...Will the unicorns welcome all and continue their fun in all its glittery glory?A clever, colorful, and over-the-top picture book about unicorns, celebrations, and most importantly, friendship.

Milly-Molly-Mandy's Adventures


Joyce Lankester Brisley - 2005
    These classic tales are as fresh and lively as when they were first written. Young readers will love discovering Milly-Molly-Mandy for the first time in a dainty, accessible format - they're sure to want to collect other titles in this charming series.

Sugar Cookies: Sweet Little Lessons on Love


Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 2009
    Meanings are illuminated in this different kind of dictionary, which is every bit as heartwarming as the experience of baking cookies with someone you love.Amy Krouse Rosenthal's sweet little lessons, mixed with warm and inviting illustrations by mother-daughter duo Jane Dyer and Brooke Dyer, make for a book that will hit the spot! Go ahead, have another bite! (And another.)A lovely Valentine's Day present, especially with some home-baked cookies.

The Night Before Kindergarten


Natasha Wing - 2001
    But maybe it won't be so hard once they discover just how much fun kindergarten really is! Colorful illustrations illuminate this uplifting takeoff on the classic Clement C. Moore Christmas poem.

Elmer and Snake


David McKee - 2007
    Elmer covers himself in pale berry juice to help the joke. It works, and the other elephants get rather worried about him. They ask Snake to give his advice – and he suggests spraying Elmer with lots of water! Of course the berry juice is all washed off, and the elephants realize that Snake has tricked them all. But they can’t souse Snake because he’s very sensibly gone on holiday!

Peppa Pig: George's Balloon


Neville Astley - 2015
    Who will rescue the balloon when it starts to float away?A new adventure featuring Peppa and George.

The Beatrice Letters


Lemony Snicket - 2006
    How I pity these readers. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket

Mole's in Love


David Bedford - 2009
    Upon arriving he finds someone to love who has luscious, shiny, black fur just like his; only it's not a mole, it's a horse! Then Morris finds someone to love who has a pretty, pink nose just like his; only it's not a mole, it's a pig! Morris continues looking but keeps finding the wrong someone to love. Will Morris find his true love or will true love find him?

Goodnight Farm Animals


Sharlene Alexander - 2012
    Seuss, P.D. Eastman, and Sandra Boynton, your child will fall in love with "Goodnight Farm Animals."This is a fun twist on the classic story, "Goodnight Moon." As the sun sets on the farm, it is time for the animals to say goodnight. With beautiful illustrations and fun rhyming text, this book will surely be a favorite.

Five Little Monkeys Reading in Bed


Eileen Christelow - 2007
    The titles in Eileen Christelow's books all carry the Five Little Monkeys theme, and all will delight children with their antics.

The Busy Beaver


Nicholas Oldland - 2011
    But then one day the beaver finds himself on the wrong side of a falling tree, which as it turns out, is just the thing to knock some sense into him. After reflecting on his behavior, he decides to make some changes. Soon, the now wiser and gentler beaver is getting down to the business of making things right, much to the delighted surprise of his forest friends. This charming story from the creator of Big Bear Hug and Making the Moose Out of Life gently teaches youngsters how to take care with others, as well as the world around us.

Mabel Murple


Sheree Fitch - 1995
    In Mable Murple a young girl dreams of just that -- with some wonderfully wacky results!Winner of the Ann Connor-Brimer Award.