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Just a Special Thanksgiving by Mercer Mayer
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Halloween Surprise
Corinne Demas - 2011
Should she be a scary ghost? Or maybe a roly-poly pumpkin? Perhaps a glittery princess! After many ideas and a few wrong turns, Lily finally settles on a costume that will be perfect for a Halloween surprise with her cuddly kittens.The new book from the duo behind Valentine Surprise is sure to capture readers' hearts once again with its sweet celebration of creativity, as Lily enjoys the fun of homemade costumes and Halloween traditions.
The Great Turkey Race
Steve Metzger - 2006
Will it be a happy Thanksgiving for all?
Sarah Gives Thanks: How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday
Mike Allegra - 2012
Sarah Hale's inspiring story, accompanied by luscious watercolor illustrations, tells the tale of one woman who wouldn't take no for an answer.
Bear Noel
Olivier Dunrea - 2000
Bear Noel is coming! He strides toward them with his gift-laden sack, while they roll and romp in the snow, waiting. It is Christmas Eve, the one night of the year when a hare and a wolf, a fox and a boar, a hedgehog and a possum, an owl and a mole can gather peacefully, in the spirit of the happy holiday. Olivier Dunrea's gentle story about the advent of Christmas and his exquisite, snow-filled pictures evoke all the warmth and wonder of a magical time.
The Best Thanksgiving Ever
Teddy Slater - 2005
But wait, there's a twist! This funny, rhyming read-aloud story features turkeys who celebrate Thanksgiving! The Turkey clan arrives from all over the world, excited for their annual feast. But what will they eat?It turns out everyone is thankful . . . for Thanksgiving corn!
The Story of the Easter Bunny
Katherine Tegen - 2005
Each year, he comes with a basket of painted eggs and chocolates for children. But not everybody knows where he comes from. On a snow-cold day in a snug little house... So begins the true story of the Easter Bunny!With gorgeous and peaceful art, this fresh, innovative story describes how one little rabbit became a legend. The perfect addition to Easter baskets!Also available in board book for little readers.
Just Fishing With Grandma (The New Adventures of Mercer Mayer's Little Critter)
Gina Mayer - 2003
But no one will take him . . . until his grandma volunteers! It doesn't matter how many fish they catch--Little Critter and Grandma know how to make the most of their day together.
Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks
Margaret Sutherland - 2000
Cheerful, colorful illustrations accompany the simple text in this celebration of family, friends, and the holiday that brings them all together.
Froggy Goes to the Library
Jonathan London - 2016
There are so many to choose from: Dinosaur books! Books about Space Frog! Froggy is so excited that he forgets to use his indoor voice.Readers enjoy Froggy's antics, and so does Miss Otterbottom, the librarian. "Come again soon, Froggy," she says.
Pinkalicious: Thanksgiving Helper
Victoria Kann - 2014
Pinkalicious and Peter decide to be Thanksgiving helpers...but when their efforts lead to a crash in the living room and smashed potatoes all over the kitchen, they worry that they're the worst helpers in the history of Thanksgiving.But never fear—soon the family is sitting down to a shared Thanksgiving feast and passing the marshmallow sweet potatoes.Your family will welcome this Thanksgiving book for kids 3-8!
You Got a Rock, Charlie Brown!: Ready-to-Read Level 2
Charles M. Schulz - 2015
Schroeder gets a quarter. While all of Charlie Brown’s friends are getting treats, he gets…a rock! Good grief—what a trick! © 2015 Peanuts Worldwide LLC
Peep and Egg: I'm Not Trick-or-Treating
Laura Gehl - 2016
She wants to visit the duck pond and the cow pasture to get treats. But Egg thinks Halloween is too scary, with frightening monsters possibly lurking everywhere! Peep tells her jokes because laughing helps you feel less scared. Egg is still not cracking. But soon Egg learns that maybe trick-or-treating is not so scary after all when you have a friend to hold on to.
Hallowilloween: Nefarious Silliness from Calef Brown
Calef Brown - 2010
Are you ready for Hallowilloween?
The Dumb Bunnies' Easter
Sue Denim - 1995
Bunnies rule in this slapstick comedy of errors that belongs in every child's Easter stocking (or Christmas basket).
The Little Red Elf
Barbara Barbieri McGrath - 2009
When the cheerful elf can't get help planting the pinecones or decorating the Christmas tree, she knows just how to reward her friends.