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Corduroy's Halloween
B.G. Hennessy - 1995
Lift the flaps and share his holiday fun! Corduroy has lots to do to get ready. He visits the pumpkin patch and finds a perfect pumpkin. He goes to the store to get everything he needs for his Halloween costume. And he decorates the house and puts out treats for all the trick-or-treaters who will knock on his door. Join in the excitement of Halloween with this holiday tale perfect for even the youngest reader.
Peppa Pig: Let's Go Shopping Peppa
Ladybird Books - 2015
It's time for a trip to the supermarket! Mummy Pig is very keen on just getting the things on her shopping list, but when they get to the checkout, something else has appeared in the trolley...This picture book story is perfect for reading at bedtime, playtime and over and over again! Based on the hit pre-school animation, Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.
The Ghost's Dinner
Jacques Duquennoy - 1994
But it's not until he serves a special dessert that the fun really begins!
Leo SuperHero - A Sunday Morning Adventure
TheBrothers - 2013
His cat, Milkshake, wakes him up and leads him to the kitchen where he finds something special. This is the beginning of Leo and Milkshake’s short adventure in the house and the back yard. This is a wonderful story for children.The story teaches children the importance of patience and love of others (they will meet a cat that does not always chase mice) and they will learn how Leo improvises, creatively using objects that he has learnt about.
Pumpkin Moon
Tim Preston - 2001
. . The trick-or-treaters have gone to bed, but the fun really begins when the jack-o'-lanterns all decide that there's more to life than sitting on the porch. As midnight strikes, carved pumpkins gather by the hundreds, joined by ghosts and witches from far and wide. They gallivant through the countryside, have a big party in the town square, and leave enough evidence behind to thoroughly confuse the townspeople when they awake the next morning. Full of superbly surreal illustrations, this nearly wordless picture book features an embossed image of the grinning Pumpkin Moon on the cover, setting the mood for the wild magic that waits inside for Halloween enthusiasts of all ages.
Boris and Bella
Carolyn Crimi - 2004
Her slime is the slimiest and her grime is the grimiest. Alas, she is neighbors with Boris Kleanitoff, a persnickety ghoul so tidy he vacuums his vampire bats. What could ever bring these two together? Why, a hoppin' Halloween party, of course!
The Mystery of The Haunted Farm
Elys Dolan - 2016
There’s certainly something suspicious about the mysterious chicken coop up on the hill, but when the Phantom Finder 5000 fails to recognize any paranormal activity, the pigs realize that perhaps all is not quite as it seems.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Charles M. Schulz - 1966
Full-color illustrations. 50,000
Spring Story
Jill Barklem - 1980
Apple takes advantage of an idyllic spring day to plan a surprise birthday party for a cranky little mouse who fears he's been forgotten.These gentle, sweetly mischievous books will enchant anyone who's ever been charmed by the world of Beatrix Potter.
Pick a Pumpkin, Mrs. Millie!
Judy Cox - 2009
Millie is at it again! In the fall, she takes her kindergarteners on a class trip to pick pumpkins for their harvest party. The class has fun guessing the meanings of their favorite teacher’s nonsense words. They go on a dragon (wagon) ride, pet the boats (goats), and drink apple spider (cider). Coupled with hilarious artwork in pen, pencil, and colored dyes by Joe Mathieu, the lighthearted text sets a class trip on its ear, even as it teaches a subtle lesson in wordplay.
The Magic Pot
Patricia Coombs - 1977
A demon in the guise of a magic pot outwits a greedy rich man and brings wealth and happiness to a poor old fellow and his wife.
The Sad, Sad Monster (Xist Children's Books)
Dolores Costello - 2017
So Sad. A sad monster is sad at school. He is sad because he doesn’t have any friends. Is there someone who can make him happy? The Sad, Sad Monster is a cute book for monster-loving toddlers through beginning readers. Simple sentences make this a perfect first reader. The Sad, Sad Monster is a charming book for kids dealing with bullying, friendships, playground drama and other social situations. If your child loves monsters or just wants to make a new friend, this is a cute book for kids.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Carol Ottolenghi - 2001
This 32-page book features striking illustrations that entice young readers and new words to help develop vocabulary.Hands On Reading: Jack receives some magic beans that grow into a beanstalk so tall it reaches the clouds. Find out who Jack meets in the sky, and teach children why it’s always important to be honest!Features: More than just an engaging and timeless fairy tale, this children’s book includes illustrations that jump off the page, a narrative that encourages imagination, and a universal lesson every child should learn.Leveled Reading: This early reading book engages preschoolers to third graders with leveled reading text, illustrations, vocabulary, and an interesting story about honesty to promote reading comprehension.Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.
John Pig's Halloween
Jan L. Waldron - 1998
. . Wondering what type of vacation to take? Choose Emma's!" said Publishers Weekly of the original hardcover picture book. And now it's available as a board book, perfect for kids who know what it is like to always have to do what adults want to do. Everybody loves vacations, but not everybody loves the same things. When Emma's mom and dad make all the plans--a car drive, a bus ride, trips on boats and trains--sight-seeing is exhausting! So adorable Emma shows them how to have a really good time, with a lot less fuss.