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The Cat's Pajamas
Wallace Edwards - 2010
The Cat's Pajamas depicts 26 idioms, bringing new meaning to familiar sayings and tickling your funny bone with a surreal illustration on each page. To ensure you get the hang of it, each expression is used in a sentence and explained at the back of the book. And if you look closely you'll discover a cat hidden in every painting; some cats are a piece of cake to find, others may require you to use your noodle.A gorgeously illustrated eye-spy book and a unique introduction to idioms, this book is truly the cat's meow.
My First Signs
Annie Kubler - 2004
By teaching sign language to children from as young as seven months we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. This first signing guide for hearing and deaf children contains over forty key signs. Designed for parents and carers to share with babies, with it's simple and clear instructions and endearing illustrations, this book is an ideal introduction to signing. A helpful tip is given at the bottom of each page to help beginners get started. Makaton compatible.
A Apple Pie
Kate Greenaway - 1886
In this delightfully illustrated educational tool, the popular children's author from years gone by uses full-color pictures to teach young children about the alphabet, with examples that help them learn their ABCs.
The Letters Are Lost: A Picture Book about the Alphabet
Lisa Campbell Ernst - 1996
But now they're lost! One showed up in the Bath. There was one under a Hat, another one on a Quilt, and even one in the Sandbox. Where are the rest? Readers will delight in finding out in this vibrant, charming introduction to the alphabet. "Inviting and stimulating." ? Publishers Weekly
Use Your Words, Sophie
Rosemary Wells - 2015
Sophie knows lots of words, but she doesn’t always use them. It’s more fun to speak in hyena talk or space language. “Use your words, Sophie!” urge her parents, but Sophie just won’t.But when her new baby sister arrives, Sophie is the only one who can find out what she really wants. Use Your Words, Sophie is the third book about the irrepressible two-year old who is wonderful, terrible, and always lovable.
Little Pig Joins the Band
David Hyde Costello - 2011
When they get out Grandpa's old marching-band instruments, Little Pig is too little to play any of them. But when the disorganized band has a pig-pile mishap, Little Pig has a BIG idea: They could use a leader.
Will and Squill
Emma Chichester Clark - 2005
Neither of their mums is happy about it.Dirty little squirrel, says Will’s mum. Dirty little baby, says Squill’s.But Will and Squill understand one another, and they have great fun together. Then Will gets a kitten, and Squill gets jealous and they quarrel. But the kitten spends too much time sleeping, and Will misses Squill. He wants his old friend back.Will you say “sorry?” he asks him. I squill if you squill, says Squill.
Beautiful Yetta: The Yiddish Chicken
Daniel Pinkwater - 2010
But now she is lost in Brooklyn—a strange place filled with rude rats and dangerous buses!!??????geVAHLT!Oh, dear!But then, brave Yetta saves a small green bird from a sneaky cat, and his friends, the wild parrots of Brooklyn, are very grateful. Muchas gracias, gallina hermosa! mooCHAS grahSEEas, gahYEEna ehrMOsa!Thank you very much, beautiful chicken!Has beautiful Yetta found her new home? Inspired by real events, this multilingual story is a witty, warm, and wonderful read-aloud for any age.
Creation
Cynthia Rylant - 2016
In striking illustrations reminiscent of folk art, Rylant has created a fresh take on a classic story that will appeal to readers of all ages.
Kipper's A to Z: An Alphabet Adventure
Mick Inkpen - 2000
And toys for T. But what begins with X? That's a hard one.
Little i
Michael Hall - 2017
A charming, suspenseful, and wholly original picture book about the adventure of growing up, from the acclaimed and bestselling creator of Red: A Crayon’s Story and Wonderfall.When Little i’s dot falls off, rolls down a hill, over a cliff, and into the sea, Little i sets out on a journey to rescue it.With a playful focus on the alphabet, spelling, and simple punctuation, this accessible young quest story about letters, self-confidence, belonging, and growing up is a great choice for the classroom, library story-hours, and bedtime.
The Day of the Dead / El día de los muertos
Bob Barner - 2010
They offer marigolds, sugar skulls, and special bread, and make delicious foods. By spreading marigold petals, they guide the dead home to join the festivities. Finally, after singing and dancing, it's time for bed. Bob Barner's luscious collages incorporate the traditional symbols of Day of the Dead. His poetic text is both English and Spanish. An author's note provides additional information on the holiday.
I Spy A to Z: A Book of Picture Riddles
Jean Marzollo - 2009
Includes foil on the cover!Easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with 46 object-filled photographs by Walter Wick to create the most engaging alphabet book ever! Young readers can use the simple picture clues to recognize the letter and letter sound featured on each page.There are more than 30 million I Spy books in print!
Backseat A-B-See
Maria van Lieshout - 2012
Using familiar road signs, this striking book introduces little ones not just to the alphabet but also to the world around them. Equally perfect for transportation-obsessed children and those just learning to read, this fresh and dynamic picture book will entertain and educate at home, in the classroom, and on the go.
If the S in Moose Comes Loose
Peter Hermann - 2018
Poof! But his best friend, Cow, has an idea: she’ll find a G, an L, a U, and an E and glue M-O-O-S-E back together, better than ever! But it’s not as easy as it sounds....Author Peter Hermann is not only a debut picture book author, he also plays publisher Charles Brooks on TV Land’s hit show Younger. Matthew Cordell is the acclaimed author and illustrator of the 2018 Caldecott winner Wolf in the Snow and has written and/or illustrated dozens of other books for children.If the S in MOOSE comes loose and the E breaks free . . . what’s left?M-O-O!