When one young penguin realizes his hair is all the wrong colors, how far will he go to stop the stares?Spike the Penguin wishes he wasn’t different. Even though his parents tell him his bright red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple mohawk is beautiful, he still wants to hide his head under his flippers. Determined to find a way to be like everyone else, the sad little guy sets out on an Antarctic adventure!Diving deep into the ocean to seek a solution, Spike tries out seashell hats, squid-ink dye jobs, and a seal hair salon. But when no one can make him look just right, he fears he’ll never be happy… until his friends share something unexpected.Can this little penguin learn to appreciate his perfectly awesome plumage?Spike, The Penguin With Rainbow Hair is a heartwarming children’s picture book written in playful rhyme that shares a great message about self acceptance.

    and this book's fun-loving family is out to discover all the wonderful signs of the beautiful Fall season. Join in their antics as they shake and rhyme their way to a surprise ending that is sure to delight readers of all ages. There's even a couple of wisecracking squirrels to keep the laughs coming as the pair frolic through the pages telling jokes that will "leaf" you "fall"ing over into a great big pile of chuckles.

    . . but when other animals try to convince her that she's really a bird or a frog or a goat, she learns to embrace her unique identity. This hilarious story teaches us to celebrate our differences.

    Cat lovers will purr for this paws-itively charming picture book—a celebration of felines and their many moodsPorch catTree catBook catBarn cat     Sun catMat cat Wherever there is yarn cat      Emi Lenox’s charming and wonderfully expressive artwork is paired with a simple rhyming text that details all the different sorts of cats—because you can never have too many!

    Every night, they make sure that he isn?t too hot or too cold, and that he stays safely in his bed. They chase away bedbugs and bad dreams. And on Christmas Eve they have the very important task of making sure the child does not awake until morning. The new toy ? and the reader ? will find a lot to learn before the night is over. Acclaimed author-artist Alexis Deacon has produced an enchanting bedtime picture book filled with soothing, dreamy pictures and gentle humor.

    They loved to play hide-and-seek on the banks of the Sabaki River in Africa. That was all before the tsunami came and washed Owen's world away.But after the rain stops, Owen befriends Mzee, a grayish brown tortoise. He plays with him, snuggles with him, and decides he just might turn out to be his best friend and a brand-new mama.Inspired by the tsunami of 2004, acclaimed storyteller Marion Dane Bauer and celebrated illustrator John Butler depict this heartwarming true tale of healing, adoption, and rebirth—with splendid illustrations and oodles of love.

    The FIRST book in the Norbert the Horse series!Norbert the horse has a problem - his teeth are GREEN! Worried that this will ruin his chances with Delilah, the pretty pony who lives in the next field, Norbert turns to his only friend Colin the cuckoo for help.Will Colin succeed in his desperate mission to pinch a toothbrush from Norbert’s owner, Farmer Finbar?What will happen if the grumpy old farmer catches him?And will Norbert ever win the heart of his beloved Delilah?A fun chapter book for kids aged 4+

    In this edition, the iconic images are paired with the poetry of the song to ensure that future generations will stack outrageous gift upon gift for years to come.

    Can his friends save the day? A classic Christmas tale from beloved author-illustrator Harry Horse.★ "An enchanting holiday treat for all collections." ―School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEWOn Christmas morning, a much-coveted red sled is waiting for Little Rabbit, courtesy of the Christmas Rabbit. He cannot wait to try it out and show it off to his friends. However, everyone begs him for a turn, so Little Rabbit goes off in a huff to sled alone. But when a fast hill and a frozen stream spell trouble for Little Rabbit, he quickly learns the value of friendship and sharing.Young readers will relate to Little Rabbit's predicament as he navigates a tricky situation and copes with complex feelings while learning an important lesson. Noted writer and artist Harry Horse brings his gently reassuring story to life with colorful and buoyant illustrations.Also by Harry Horse: Little Rabbit Goes to SchoolLittle Rabbit LostLittle Rabbit RunawayLittle Rabbit's New BabyThe Last CastawaysThe Last CowboysThe Last Gold DiggersThe Last Polar BearsAwards: Best Children's Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of EducationCCBC Choices (Seasons and Celebrations) ―Cooperative Children's Book Center

    How Henrietta connives to collect, dye, and hide these eggs is her task. Involving every able-bodied bird on the farm to reach her quota is her mission. Birds of a feather must stick together, she believes. Even with their efforts she is still one egg short. Who will provide it? You’ll have to read the book to find out.

    

    May, a copywriter working at Chicago's Montgomery Ward & Co., wrote a holiday story at the request of his employer. Almost two and a half million copies of the little tale about a reindeer with a shiny red nose were given away to all the children who visited Montgomery Ward stores that year. The rest is history. Over seventy years later, the beloved classic is once again available in a hardcover faithful facsimile of the 1939 Rudolph, with original text and original Denver Gillen illustrations.

     Late one snowy winter evening, two young children and their grandmother happen upon a weak and weary deer while feeding the animals in the forest. Together the children care for the deer and warm him by the fire until he is back to health, completely unaware of the surprise that awaits them on Christmas morning! Mark Kimball Moulton and Karen Hillard Good, the bestselling creators of A Snowman Named Just Bob team up to tell this enchanting story filled with the magic of the season and the true spirit of giving that Christmas brings. Reindeer Christmas is a heartwarming story to share with the whole family this and every Christmas!

    Daylight is only five hours long. And one girl finds a moose camped out in her backyard, right near her favorite blue swing. She tries everything to lure it away: apples, carrots, even cookies. But it just keeps eating more tree! It’s not until the last night of Hanukkah that a familiar holiday tradition provides the perfect—and surprising—solution.

    In a celebration of what makes a pet unique, a little girl imagines how an odd assortment of parts combined to make the perfect dog. With spare, inviting text from Alison Hughes and charmingly offbeat illustrations by award-winning illustrator Ashley Spires, this gorgeous picture book is sure to be an instant classic.