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The Best Mother


C.M. Surrisi - 2018
    What if she could try out a new mom who doesn’t make her brush her teeth or comb her hair? Enlisting Mom to help her with the search, Maxine interviews various prospects to be her new mother at the park, the toy store, and the zoo. Unfortunately, these other mothers present a host of new problems and concerns. Maybe her “old mother” was the best mother of all? For every child who’s ever wondered if the grass is greener, The Best Mother affirms that there’s nothing better than your own mother’s love.

Mother Goose's Pajama Party


Danna Smith - 2015
    And after they are all tucked in, continue to the back of the book and find a special section with your favorite nursery rhymes.

My Cat, The Silliest Cat in the World


Gilles Bachelet - 2004
    It is easy to understand and provides useful illustrations for the children, seeing Bachelet's elephant/cat acting just like their own cats.

Frozen Fever


Walt Disney Company
    It's Anna's birthday and Elsa and Kristoff are determined to give her the best celebration ever, but Elsa's icy powers may put more than just the party at risk.

Second Banana


Blair Thornburgh - 2020
    Millet’s class are putting on their annual nutrition pageant. Every kid plays a food. Every kid gets a line. It is a big deal. But this year, there aren’t quite enough parts for everybody. So the class is cast: Fish, Cheese, Broccoli, Blueberry, Banana, and . . . Second Banana. Second Banana feels rotten. She wants to be the ONLY banana!In this deliciously original school story, Blair Thornburgh and Kate Berube recognize the dreadful disappointment that a casting list can cause—as well as the power of friendship, creative thinking, and a good attitude to turn a rotten situation into one that’s quite ap-peel-ing. Showtime!

No More Kissing


Emma Chichester Clark - 2001
    Everyone’s kissing boo-boos, kissing babies, and worst of all, kissing him. So he decides to put an end to it. “No more kissing!” he declares. But when Momo gets a little brother, will he be able to follow his own rule?From the Hardcover edition.

Dimity Dumpty: The Story of Humpty's Little Sister


Bob Graham - 2006
    But how many know of his brave little sister? While the Tumbling Dumpties, the family traveling circus troupe, is doing acts of spectacular daring, Dimity stays far from the spotlight, playing tunes on her tiny flute. But when Humpty falls off the wall where he's writing graffiti, it's Dimity who finds her voice and brings help that even the king's soldiers can't provide. With a wealth of humorous visual details — the egg-carton caravan drawn by a chicken, the bandaging of Humpty's "leakage" after his fall — Bob Graham pays tribute to a famous nursery rhyme figure and brings smiles to his readers once again.

How to Drive Your Sister Crazy


Diane Z. Shore - 2008
    Do you have a big sister?Do you know how to drive her crazy?It's easy, really easy.Take it from me, Bradley Harris Pinkerton.Does your sister hog the bathroom? Does she spend hours on the phone with her friends? Then this book is for you!All you need is a rubber snake, some bubble gum, and a little bit of sneakiness.Oh, and a really good hiding place.Note: Do not let your sister read this book!

When an Elephant Falls in Love


Davide Calì - 2016
    comes an irresistible meditation on the quest for connection. When an elephant falls in love, he does many foolish things. He hides when the elephant-object of his affection is around. He writes dozens of letters that he will never send. And he tries to be healthy, but ends up finishing the cheesecake. This soulful book is at once relatable and revealing, a reminder that love is worth striving for, and that the very best things in life will come to those who wait.

Tomorrow Is Waiting


Kiley Frank - 2019
    And each hopeful, heartfelt wish is paired with a kiss, and a promise of her love.Tender and moving, Tomorrow is Waiting is a modern celebration of the dreams we have for our children for finding their place in the world, and for how they will make it a better world. A perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, and graduation, it's a book that will be treasured, passed down, read and loved--again, and again, and again.

Hugo and Miles In I've Painted Everything


Scott Magoon - 2007
    They visit museums, parks, and landmarks. So what does happen when a very creative artist runs out of things to paint? Well, he begins to see things in a very different way . . .

The Josefina Story Quilt


Eleanor Coerr - 1986
    But Faith loves her pet. Can Josefina show Pa that she still has a few surprises left in her?

Goldie and the Three Hares


Margie Palatini - 2011
    Thethump is Goldilocks herself, who hasfallen down the rabbit hole after beingchased by the Three Bears.(I think you know why those bearswere chasing her.)The Hare family is happy to helpthe girl, who has hurt her foot. But asyou might imagine, Goldie is not a verygood houseguest. She is tough to please,since every chair is too hard, too soft, orotherwise not just right.(If you were the Hares, you mightagree that Goldilocks is loud, obnoxious,and demanding.)But when Goldie is finally comfy-cozyin the Hares’ rabbit hole, how are theyever going to get her to leave?Margie Palatini and Jack E. Davisbring a hilarious, just-right twist to thenursery classic.

Disney's Polite as a Princess


Melissa Arps - 2006
    Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Jasmine, and Ariel aren’t just pretty and sweet—they’re also polite! In this original book with all-new, full-color art, the Disney Princesses share their rules on good manners so all little girls can learn to be as polite as a princess.

Sadie and the Silver Shoes


Jane Godwin - 2019
    Her outfits always look interesting, though (even if some kids at school might not think so). But Sadie is allowed to pick her shoes, so one day she buys the most beautiful shoes ever -- shoes that sparkle in the sun, shoes she wears everywhere. That is, until Sadie and her brothers hop down a creek on an adventure, and one shoe falls off and is swept away. Whatever will Sadie do with one silver shoe? From a winning picture-book team comes a story of creativity, resilience, and like-minded souls that is sure to appeal to independent thinkers everywhere.