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The Best Book to Read


Debbie Bertram - 2008
    Michael Garland’s bright, graphic illustrations bring to life the array of fantastic and hilarious scenes that can result from finding the best book to read!

Trip Trap Trouble


Katie Pye - 2020
    It doesn’t take long for his goat companions to tire of Big Billy Goat's quest. Not to mention the frustrated troll enduring trip-trapping on the bridge overhead. But how can peace be restored when Big Billy Goat Gruff is unwilling to be thankful for anything but the best? And will Big Billy Goat Gruff end up with the greenest grass he is seeking? Start conversations about gratitude with this book, one of many in the Fairytale Fraud series of well being for children.

A Tale of Two Beasts


Fiona Roberton - 2015
    But the beast is not happy and escapes! A funny and charming tale about seeing both sides of the story.

Inky Makes New Friends (Inky's Bedtime Tales Book 1)


Riley Morgan - 2018
    He is looking to make friends and playmates but gets rejected because he seems weird and dirty. The book follows Inky in his quest to make new friends and feel loved and accepted. It's a cute, weirdly funny and socially sensitive tale of friendship The author displays a unique understanding of the child’s mindset and masterfully weaves a tale that wisely deals with delicate issues about accepting differences and respecting others. Original, cute and full of humor. You'll fall in love with Inky "Inky Makes New Friends" is an original, captivating bedtime story. It helps to create the social skills that are lacking in our digital era. Full of cute characters and group activities, this story helps children wind down and gently eases them into sleep. Scroll up and grab a copy today

A Day at the Beach


Lauryn Silverhardt - 2003
    Come play at the beach with Dora and Boots!

Pete the Cat: Snow Daze


James Dean - 2016
    Imagine a day filled with snowball fights, hot chocolate, snowcats, and more. But when the next day and the day after that are all snow days, Pete comes to a sudden realization—it is possible to have too many snow days.Pete the Cat: Snow Daze is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Storybook Treasury of Dick and Jane and Friends


William S. Gray - 2002
    Includes: "We Look and See; We Come and Go"; and "The New We Work and Play."

Froggy Plays Soccer


Jonathan London - 1997
    His soccer team is playing the Wild Things for the City Cup. All Froggy has to do is remember the rule: "Head it! Boot it! Knee it! Shoot it! BUT DON'T USE YOUR HANDS!" But Froggy's busy doing cartwheels and picking daisies. Uh oh, Froggy! Here comes the ball! Budding soccer players and Froggy's many fans will welcome Froggy's latest hilarious adventure.

Swim, Boots, Swim!


Phoebe Beinstein - 2009
    But Dora learns that Boots does not know how to swim. That's okay, Dora's friend Mariana the Mermaid is happy to give boots a swimming lesson. Kids will love cheering Boots on in this charming interactive adventure!

George's New Dinosaur


Neville Astley - 2014
    But when he breaks one day, Mummy and Daddy Pig take him to buy a new one. The amazing new Dino-Roar walks, talks and sings too, but will he be as good a toy as Mr Dinosaur? Find out in this funny Peppa Pig tale that is perfect for reading and sharing together. Peppa storybooks are perfect for exploring first experiences with pre-schoolers.

Ellie and the Cupcakes


Amanda Kidd - 2020
    However, she soon discovers that being a giant comes with its own challenges, and compared to her size, Mum’s delicious cupcakes are now way too small!BONUS FEATURE! The book also includes Ellie's favourite cupcake and buttercream recipe!

Sitting Ducks


Michael Bedard - 1998
    They are loaded into trucks and taken to Ducktown, where they are fattened up in preparation for their final destination—into the stomachs of alligators. Everything proceeds smoothly, until the day one of the alligators decides to take a wayward duck home. Over time, the alligator grows fond of his future dinner. Can a duck and an alligator really be friends in an alligator-eat-duck world? Find out in this charming and humorous friendship story.

Bob and Joss Get Lost!


Peter McCleery - 2017
    Full of bold illustrations and clever one-liners, Bob and Joss Get Lost! is sure to have young readers laughing along.

A Cookie for Santa


Stephanie Shaw - 2014
    He was made special to serve as Santa's nighttime snack, a homemade thank-you for all the presents he will deliver. The cookie wonders if he is brave enough to face up to his holiday duty. But instead of spending the evening contemplating his fate, the gingerbread boy finds himself facing two rambunctious puppies experiencing their very first Christmas. Their mischief includes a tug-of-war with presents, leaving a big mess. And it's up to the gingerbread boy to save the day...and Christmas!

The It Doesn't Matter Suit


Sylvia Plath - 1996
    Max Nix lives with his mama and papa and six brothers in a small village called Winkelburg. Max longs for a suit - not just a workaday suit, but one for doing everything. One day, a mysterious parcel arrives.