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Sunny the Bunny: Goes to Camp
Jace Higgins - 2020
Trying new things can sometimes be scary, and Sunny is worried that she won’t make any friends this summer and she’ll be lonely so far away from her family. Boy is she wrong! When brave little Sunny the Bunny arrives at summer camp, all sorts of friendly animals jump onto the scene to be her new pals. Sunny’s days are soon filled with zip-lining, sports, outdoor movies, ballet, yoga, rappelling, and even a talent show. As the last day of camp nears, Sunny the Bunny is super sad to leave all her friends, but is jumping up and down at the thought of coming back next year. Sunny missed her parents, but her grand adventure has taught her that even nervous little bunnies can conquer their fears. And of course, no matter where you go, you can always find some bunny that loves you. Join Sunny as she discovers that leaving the comforts of home and trying different things can be the most fun of all!
Rupert Can Dance
Jules Feiffer - 2014
When his owner, Mandy, is fast asleep, he likes to slip on her dancing shoes and dance the night away. Then one night Mandy catches Rupert in the act. She's not upset; she's thrilled! And she's determined to give Rupert dancing lessons so he can hone his talent. Rupert is horrified. Lessons are for dogs. Cats like to do things their own way. Dismayed, he loses all interest in dancing and goes into hiding. But Mandy comes up with the perfect plan to get Rupert dancing again . . . Michael di Capua Books
I Don't Like Koala
Sean Ferrell - 2015
Koala is a little creepy.Adam tries explaining this to his parents. He tries putting Koala away—far away. He tries taking Koala on a long, long walk. Nothing works. Will Adam ever be rid of Koala?This darkly funny debut picture book from Sean Ferrell and Charles Santoso celebrates imagination and bravery while addressing a universal childhood dilemma: what to do about that one stuffed animal who just won’t stop staring at you.
Mister Dog: The Dog Who Belonged to Himself
Margaret Wise Brown - 1952
He was named Crispin’s Crispian because he belonged to himself.So begins the story of a dog who runs bang into a little boy, who also belongs to himself. This quirky, breathtakingly illustrated story is one of Margaret Wise Brown’s best.
Tough Boris
Mem Fox - 1994
Or is he? When a young boy sneaks onto Boris's ship, he discovers that Boris and his mates aren't quite what he expected.
This Book Is Gray
Lindsay Ward - 2019
But the other colors are always leaving him out. So he decides to create his own project: an all-gray book. Once upon a time, there lived a wolf, a kitten, and a hippo…Gray just knows it’s going to be perfect. But as he adds page after page, the Primary and Secondary colors show up…and they aren’t quite so complimentary.A book within a book, this colorful tale explores the ideas of fitting in, appreciating others, and looking at things from another perspective and also uses personality and wit to introduce basic color concepts.