What's Up Chuck (16)

1341

A Band of Babies (17)

Item No. : 1341

ISBN: 978-0-06-168955-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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Book Reviews: “Gerber employs lilting syntax with bouncy rhymes [and] Dyer’s very softly hued illustrations fill double-page spreads that follow the toddlers, belonging to a myriad of races, on their adventures. Exuberant and full of fun.” — Kirkus Reviews “Dyer’s soft colored pencil illustrations delight. An exuberant celebration of toddlers’ willful, can’t-be-stopped independence. Gerber’s carefully crafted rhymes and Dyer’s cherubic portraits balance tenderness and mischief on each page.” — Publishers Weekly “This adorable title makes for an engaging read. A charming picture book that is psrightly in tone and text. A rollicking read-aloud.” — School Library Journal New York Times bestselling illustrator Jane Dyer teams up with award-winning author Carole Gerber to lead a band of marching babies all through town. It was just an ordinary day at play group until Benny arrived. With flute in hand and drums in tow, Benny’s love of music inspires the babies to get up and put on a show. Toot! Toot! Whee! Benny and his band of babies are a sight to see! With rhythmic text from veteran author Carole Gerber and lively illustrations from bestselling artist Jane Dyer, this musical journey will have readers of all ages snapping their fingers and tapping their toes!

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PB00039

Anno's Counting Book Big Book (92)

Item No. : PB00039

ISBN: 9.78E+12

Series: Big Book Editions

First there is an empty field. The it is January, the first month of the year. All alone in the snow stands 1 yellow house. In front, 1 child builds a snowman. Behind the house is 1 tree and 1 black cow. Now, five months later, it is June. There are 6 buildings in the field, 6 children playing, and 6 adults working. One adult tends 6 ducks. Another drives a trains with 6 cars. From 1 to 12, through the months of the year, the town grows. More houses and trees and animals and people can be seen until December arrives with all it's magic. Amazon.com Review

What kind of a counting book is this? On the first page all we see is a barren winter landscape--a hazy, blue sky above a hazy, white hill. Nothing to count here. But wait, this is zero! On the next page the scene brightens: one tree, one bird, one house. Turn the page again and the snow has started to melt--we find two buildings, two trucks, two trees, two children, two dogs, and two adults. Suddenly there is almost more than we can count on each page! The objects in the beautiful watercolor pictures correspond with each consecutive number, and in addition (so to speak), the number of items on the page increases exponentially.

Mitsumasa Anno, author and illustrator of the award-winning Anno's Journey, has crafted a lovely medium to help kids learn to count. His love for numbers is reflected in the symmetry of every page, as well as his respect for the mathematical relationships that occur all around us. What kind of a counting book is this? The graceful, intelligent, engaging kind. (Ages 4 to 8) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Review

"An excellent introduction to number systems and a beautiful wordless picture book as well. A counting book that's numero uno. -- -- School Library Journal

"One of the few truly intelligent counting books ever produced-and a work of art besides. -- -- The New York Times

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1480

Chicks Rule! (19)

Item No. : 1480

ISBN: 978-1-4197-3414-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

PRAISE
"Appropriately for her theme, Bardhan-Quallen's rhyming text has the rhythmic quality of a chant. Kurilla supplies paneled pictures of stubby little chicks of many colors, all frowning adorably with determination . . . there's no questioning its energy. I am woman, hear me peep."
— Kirkus Reviews
"?A fun and lively read-aloud about empowering girls, and a splendid example of what a community can accomplish when everyone is included."
— School Library Journal

All in step with wing in wing . . . Chicks can conquer anything! Nerdy Chick has been waiting all day for the Rocket Club meeting. But when she gets there, she finds a disturbing sign tacked to the door: “NO CHICKS ALLOWED!!!” Puzzled, then baffled, then just plain mad, Nerdy Chick sets out to change the rules. Along the way, she meets other chicks who are just like her: passionate and determined. From Soccer Chick to Science Chick and Wordy Chick to Yoga Chick, these chicks aren’t willing to take “NO” for an answer. They rally together, march to the barn at the center of town, and—when they hear “NO” once again—chart their own path forward (or, rather, up, up, and away!). A celebration of girl power and community action, Chicks Rule! is the playful, diverse, victorious anthem chicks everywhere will love.

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1488

Dear Boy, (19)

Item No. : 1488

ISBN: 978-0-06-242251-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Review
“Raising and nurturing tiny humans, regardless of gender, is a difficult task—this stands as a reminder that love should be always present.” (Kirkus Reviews)

The follow-up picture book to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Girl, by beloved children’s book author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and her daughter, Paris Rosenthal

Paris Rosenthal teams up with her father, Jason Rosenthal, the author of the Modern Love article “My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me,” to bring you the heartwarming and inspirational Dear Boy,.

Dear Boy, is an open love letter to the special boy in your life. Boys, too, need a gentle reminder that they are cool, clever, compassionate, and one of a kind.

With the same tenderness as Dear Girl,, Paris and Jason’s charming text and Holly Hatam’s stunning illustrations will make any boy reading this book feel that he's amazing just the way he is—whether he’s offering a helping hand, singing in a choir, or reaching for the stars!

…be kind

…always trust magic

…and pursue your dreams.

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1366

Elmore (18)

Item No. : 1366

ISBN: 978-1-5247-1863-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: "Hobbie’s story is proffered with a light touch, a full heart, breezily charming artwork, and an ingenious protagonist"—Publishers Weekly, starred review

The creator of the Toot & Puddle series brings us Elmore--the warmhearted porcupine sure to steal the hearts of a new generation of Holly Hobbie fans!

Elmore is a porcupine desperate to make friends. But it is hard to seek closeness with others when you're covered with spikes that shoot off your back every so often. Elmore suffers rejection and heartbreak, but the goodness of his forest community ultimately shines through as the animals find a way to connect with this prickly bundle of love.

Holly Hobbie is the creator of the beloved Toot & Puddle series and now brings us a character for the next generation. Just as charming, funny, and good-hearted as her little pigs, Elmore the porcupine will snuggle and prickle his way securely into the picture-book canon.

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1408

Grandma Forgets (17)

Item No. : 1408

ISBN: 978-1-925335-47-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews:

"Grandma Forgets is a lovely uplifting story about a family whose Grandmother is suffering from dementia. Written in the child’s narrative, it offers an insight into the relationship the child had with the grandmother and how they are keeping the relationship positive and coping with the illness."
- Mums Delivery

"I give this book five stars! The illustrations were so cute … This is such a nice book."
- Pirate Tree Blog

"Grandma Forgets is a timeless treasure made especially for children (and their parents) who are trying to come to terms with dementia."
- Kid's Book Review

When your grandmother can't remember your name it should be sad, but maybe it is just an opportunity to tell her more often how much you love her. Grandma Forgets is the heart-warming story of a family bound by love as they cope with their grandma's dementia. Over the years, the little girl has built up a treasure trove of memories of time spent with Grandma: sausages for Sunday lunch, driving in her sky-blue car to the beach, climbing her apple trees while she baked a delicious apple pie, and her comforting hugs during wild storms. But now, Grandma can't remember those memories. She makes up new rules for old games and often hides Dad's keys. Sometimes Dad is sad because he has to hold onto the memories for both him and his mother now, but fortunately his daughter is only too happy to help him make new memories to share. This is a warm, hopeful story about a family who sometimes needs to remind their grandmother a little more often than they used to about how much they care. She might have trouble remembering any of their names but she will always know how much she is loved.

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22635

Heather has Two Mommies (16)

Item No. : 22635

ISBN: 978-0-7636-9042-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews:“Each page is artfully and distinctly rendered to be a visual depiction of the beauty of joy and diversity.” — School Library Journal. "You should really read this book - it will make your day, and it changed the world." Rachel Maddow. "Simple Yet powerful in its ability to move readers of all ages." School Library Journal. "A gentle, heartwarming read that any child today can appreciate." Curve Magazine. Heather’s favorite number is two. She has two arms, two legs, two pets—and two mommies. When Heather goes to school for the first time, someone asks her about her daddy, but Heather doesn’t have a daddy. Then something interesting happens. When Heather and her classmates all draw pictures of their families, not one drawing is the same. This delightful edition for a new generation of young readers features fresh illustrations by Laura Cornell and an updated story by Lesléa Newman.

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1229

How To Catch the Tooth Fairy (16)

Item No. : 1229

ISBN: 978-1-4926-3733-2

Series: How To Catch

Losing a tooth is an exciting and notable event in the life of a child - what will the tooth fairy bring? Following up on the New York Times best-seller How to Catch a Leprechaun, this book presents a wonderfully creative opportunity for children and parents to have fun and celebrate together. How to catch the Tooth Fairy? It’s not an easy task. You can try to catch her, but she is just too fast!

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1487

I Will Be Fierce! (19)

Item No. : 1487

ISBN: 978-1-250-29508-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Praise for I Will Be Fierce
“A multicultural girl-power manifesto . . . Birdsong's repeated refrain underlines the unambiguous message of this sassy picture book, and Chanani's bold and energetic illustrations reinforce the text's punchy, feminist-y declarations. . . the book will find repeated use in the classroom.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Readers will smile at the charming and clever interplay between the words and pictures, and even younger audiences will understand the subtext: Being fierce means being kind to others and finding joy. The bright, expressive illustrations are full of movement, giving purpose to the girl’s adventure.” —Booklist

Written by Bea Birdsong and illustrated by Nidhi Chanani, I Will Be Fierce is a powerful picture book about courage, confidence, kindness, and finding the extraordinary in everyday moments.

Today, I will be fierce!

It's a brand new day, and a young girl decides to take on the world like a brave explorer heading off on an epic fairytale quest. From home to school and back again, our hero conquers the Mountain of Knowledge (the library), forges new bridges (friendships), and leads the victorious charge home on her steed (the school bus).

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BB22096

I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love (16)

Item No. : BB22096

ISBN: 978-1-2500-7292-4

There are things about you quite unlike any other. Things always known by your father or mother. So if you decide to be different one day, no worries...I'd know you anyway. Every Child is special and unique, but every child also loves to dream of being something different. Bestselling author and artist Nancy Tillman has created another heartfelt masterpiece celebrating the joys of imagination, and the comfort of always knowing that "you are loved." And now, this beautiful book, which was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than a month, is available in the ever popular board book format!

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22035

My Little Book of Bible Stories (16)

Item No. : 22035

ISBN: 978-1-58925-487-9

Series: My Little Book Of (8x8)

This engaging collection includes popular Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. Features whimsical illustrations and simple text, ideal for young readers.

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1470

Raise Your Hand (19)

Item No. : 1470

ISBN: 978-1-5247-9120-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

11-year-old Alice Paul Tapper–daughter of CNN’s Jake Tapper–is challenging girls everywhere to speak up!

When Alice Tapper noticed that the girls in her class weren’t participating as much as the boys, she knew she had to do something about it. With help from her Girl Scout troop and her parents, she came up with a patch that other girls could earn if they took a pledge to be more confident in school. Alice even wrote an op-ed about the experience for the New York Times! Inspired by that piece, this picture book illustrates her determination, bravery, and unwillingness to accept the status quo. With Marta Kissi’s delightful illustrations depicting Alice’s story, young readers everywhere will want to follow Alice’s lead and raise their hand!

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1402

Rough Patch, The (18)

Item No. : 1402

ISBN: 978-0-06-267127-1

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews:
Caldecott Honor 2019.
“The story is simply and subtly told with admirably genuine emotion, but the textured, strong-hued art is the real standout. Charming images...are to savor. ...Reassuring and clear, this is a heartfelt story about loss and discovering that one can love again.” (Kirkus Reviews). A breathtakingly beautiful and luminescent book about loss and grief, love and hope, and the healing power of friendship and nature, from New York Times–bestselling picture book creator Brian Lies. Readers of Cynthia Rylant’s classic Dog Heaven, the Fan Brothers’ The Night Gardener, and anyone experiencing loss will be swept up by this poignant story. Evan and his dog do everything together, from eating ice cream to caring for their award-winning garden, which grows big and beautiful. One day the unthinkable happens: Evan’s dog dies. Heartbroken, Evan destroys the garden and everything in it. The ground becomes overgrown with prickles and thorns, and Evan embraces the chaos. But beauty grows in the darkest of places, and when a twisting vine turns into an immense pumpkin, Evan is drawn out of his misery and back to the county fair, where friendships—old and new—await. New York Times–bestselling author-illustrator Brian Lies has created a beautiful, accessible, and deeply personal story about friendship, loss, and recovery. The Rough Patch features stunning paintings by the award-winning creator of Bats at the Beach

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1506

Saying Goodbye to Barkley (19)

Item No. : 1506

ISBN: 978-1-925335-96-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Olivia and her dog Barkley are inseparable. He's her sidekick, her partner in crime-fighting - they're the perfect pair. But then, Barkley dies and Olivia is heartbroken. She dreads falling asleep because waking up without Barkley is just too sad. Gradually, however, she realizes that Barkley wouldn't want her to be unhappy for the rest of her life. So she thinks of a way that she cannot only get her own happiness back, but also give happiness to another animal, by adopting a new dog from an animal shelter. And so Spud joins the family. Spud is a terrible sidekick and crime-fighter - she wants to play with the bad guys not catch them! In fact, Spud couldn't be less like Barkley, but Olivia grows to love her very much because she's just as special in her own way.

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26260

Urban Animals (09)

Item No. : 26260

ISBN: 978-1-59572-210-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Come to the city and you will find, animals, animals of every kind! Discover donkeys on grilles, boars guarding stoops, and elephants supporting flagpoles. The fantastic architectural animals and playful illustrations in this rhyming book will introduce children to the fanciful world of our built environment. Isabel Hill draws on over 30 years of experience working in urban planning and historic preservation to offer a new perspective in cityscapes. Young children will enjoy the game of identifying animals, while older children and adults will pause over the quirky architectural details. This book includes a glossary of terms with simple, clear definitions that will empower children with new words and phrases about architecture.

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1409

Visiting You (18)

Item No. : 1409

ISBN: 978-1-925335-66-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews:
"The gentle balance of colour and emotion reveal memories and the child's growing understanding that he need not fear strangers who appear gruff and scruffy, different and intimidating. That beneath the obvious differences of a person, there often dwells a story worth sharing and a reason to love. This is a mighty concept to grasp in our modern day world ... it promotes a phenomenal sense of humanity, of not judging a book by its cover."

Setting out to visit a loved one, a child curiously asks a fellow commuter, "Who are you going to visit?" In answer to this simple question, the child learns about the love and loss in the life of a stranger: a father who lives apart from his small daughter, a husband who has lost his wife, a granddaughter who is forgotten by her grandfather, and a mother who fears for her son’s recovery. After each conversation, the child understands that the other commuters have someone in their lives that they love "as much as I love you," and it is this understanding that allows the child to explore the most universal of human experiences: the power of love in the many different forms that it can take. Visiting You also explores a sense of community. Under her mother’s supervision, a young child reaches out and connects with the people around them; they’re not scared of strangers, or people who might ‘look’ scary, or people who are different to them. Sometimes it can take conscious decision and determination to look past outward appearances. Visiting You encourages us to find the similarities between people instead of focusing on differences, to recognize some part of ourselves in the life of a stranger.

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1477

You're Missing It! (19)

Item No. : 1477

ISBN: 978-0-525-51442-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Reviews:

“Married actors Smith and Thiessen take playful aim at cellphone-addicted caregivers. . . . Smith’s bold pen-and-watercolor illustrations pop with tropical hues that aptly emphasize how vibrant the real world is when compared to a screen. A refreshing and opportune reminder to put down the phone and eye the butterflies.”—Publishers Weekly

“Humorous cartoon artwork . . . vibrant atmosphere. . . . A timely comment on technology’s drawbacks in today’s society.”—Kirkus Reviews

A busy Hollywood couple spins a hilarious cautionary tale about what happens when you are glued to your phone.

It’s a lively day at the neighborhood park. Birds are singing, squirrels are frolicking, dogs are causing a commotion–and wide-eyed children are enthralled by it all. Too bad the parents are missing everything! It’s going to take something really BIG to get them to disengage from their phones . . .

This timely story, brought to life with beautiful bold art, is a great reminder to slow down and savor time together.

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32308

Adventure Bible: Brave Queen Esther (15) Level 2

Item No. : 32308

ISBN: 978-0-310-74666-9

Series: I Can Read: Level 2 Adventure Bible

Brave Queen Esther tells the story of a brave and beautiful hero of the Old Testament. Written in the I Can Read level two standards, with age-appropriate vocabulary and concepts, young readers read about a young Jewish woman who is chosen to be a queen by a powerful king. When she hears of a plan to hurt all of the Jewish people in the kingdom, she calls on her faith and steps forward, facing certain danger to save God’s people from the evil plan.

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1483

Dollop and Mrs. Fabulous (19)

Item No. : 1483

ISBN: 978-0-399-55335-6

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Make way for bunny Dollop and her sister, Lily (otherwise known as Mrs. Fabulous), in this rib-tickling sibling story by the popular creator of CHICK ‘N’ PUG.

It’s looking like just another boring day playing monster vs. monster when Dollop overhears her big sister, Lily, planning . . . a tea party? Lily is happy to have Dollop join her, as long as Dollop follows a few simple rules. There are no ninjas allowed and absolutely NO burping. But there is dressing up and sipping tea with your pinky finger in the air and making mindless small talk. Suddenly, what started out as a fun idea is nothing but a bunch of rules. Can these two unalike sisters find common ground? Warm, wacky, and endearingly illustrated, Jennifer Sattler’s latest book extols the virtues of sisters and the imagination.

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1475

Fresh Princess (19)

Item No. : 1475

ISBN: 978-0-06-288457-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Based on The Fresh Prince created by Will Smith, Destiny is the Fresh Princess.

Meet Destiny—a cool, energetic, and strong-willed young girl who approaches every day with her own signature style! That is, until she moves to a brand-new neighborhood, where nothing looks quite the same as it did at her old house.

Even with new challenges and new friends to make, Destiny always has a plan. With a few reminders from her loving family and after remembering what being the Fresh Princess is all about, she may just take the leap and jump right in!

Written by celebrated author, blogger, and editor Denene Millner and illustrated by Gladys Jose, Fresh Princess is the perfect book to encourage kids to proudly stand out and be themselves!

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1481

How I Learned to Fall Out of Trees (19)

Item No. : 1481

ISBN: 978-1-4197-3413-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

PRAISE
"A primer on both getting up into the leaves and coping with the loss of someone you're attached to. Kirsch elegantly makes the connection with affirmations that work both ways: 'Hang on tight with both hands'; 'take it one branch at a time'; and, inevitably, 'letting go will be the hardest part!' . . . A well-cultivated story that plants a seed about the value of friends and what they leave with us, even when they're gone"
— Kirkus Reviews

Roger and Adelia are the very best of friends. They’ve spent many springtimes collecting birds’ nests, autumns jumping into piles of colorful leaves, and winters building snowmen. When the time comes for Adelia to move away, the two friends must say good-bye. But Adelia has one parting gift for Roger: She will teach him, once and for all, how to climb a tree. Lyrical and colorful, the narrative flips between Adelia’s instructions (“hold on tight,” “move up when you’re ready”) and her packing list (things they loved to play with, things they were supposed to throw away). By the time the moving van pulls up, Roger is ready to start his climb. But now, he’s afraid of “letting go.” In a sweet reveal, we learn that Adelia has left behind a soft landing, making sure that—for Roger—falling is the easiest part.

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1253

How to Catch an Elf (16)

Item No. : 1253

ISBN: 978-1-4926-4631-0

Series: How To Catch

A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller! “With delightful rhymes, How to Catch an Elf slots itself into place along such classics as “The Night Before Christmas."—Foreword Reviews. You’ve been waiting all year long, and now it’s finally Christmas Eve! Is this the year you’ll finally catch an elf? Start a new Christmas tradition with this hilarious children’s book from the creators of the New York Times best-seller How to Catch a Leprechaun! “It’s Christmas Eve! Hip hip, hooray! Yes, Santa’s coming ‘round. He’s bringing toys to girls and boys in every house in town.” “Some kids have tried to catch him, but Santa’s fast, you see! So they’ve set their eyes on a smaller prize, and now they’re after me!”

Our price: $10.99

1465

Koala is Not a Bear (19)

Item No. : 1465

ISBN: 978-1-4549-2745-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Where does Koala belong? Find out, in this sweet story of friendship and family—with fun facts about marsupials thrown in.

It's Koala's first day at camp, and she thinks she's found her place in the Bear Cabin—until know-it-all Kangaroo comes along and tells Koala in no uncertain terms that she is not a bear. Koala points out all the ways in which she resembles her new friend, Grizzly, but Kangaroo just isn't buying it. As Koala tries to find her place, alert readers will recognize clues about where Koala belongs. Using humor and fun illustrations, this engaging story will reel kids in and leave them with a satisfying ending.

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1442

Love (18)

Item No. : 1442

ISBN: 978-0-7624-6212-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

"Book Reviews:

Indeed, the message that comes through loudest of all is that love is simple and can be symbolized by the smallest things.... Perfect for balancing the commercialism of Valentine's Day.?Kirkus Reviews, starred review

This uplifting book looks at the myriad ways that love is expressed and shared in a child's world.?School Library Journal

From award-winning author Stacy McAnulty comes a sweet story about love and what it’s really all about.

What is love? Can you only express it in fancy meals, greeting cards, and heart-shaped chocolates? Kids will find love everywhere in this delightful book. It can be found in everyday moments such as baking cookies with grandma, notes from Mom in your lunchbox, or a family singing together on a car trip, and it isn’t always what you expect!

With delightful illustrations by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff and sweetly simple prose by award-winning author Stacy McAnulty, this is the perfect book to teach children what love means, why it’s important, and how they can spread the love in their daily lives."

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1365

Love (18)

Item No. : 1365

ISBN: 978-1-5247-4091-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

"[A] poetic reckoning of the importance of love in a child's life . . . eloquent and moving."—People

"Everything that can be called love -- from shared joy to comfort in the darkness -- is gathered in the pages of this reassuring, refreshingly honest picture book."—The New York Times Book Review, Editors' Choice / Staff Picks From the Book Review

“Lyrical and sensitive, ‘Love’ is the sort of book likely to leave readers of all ages a little tremulous, and brimming with feeling.”—The Wall Street Journal

From Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and bestselling illustrator Loren Long comes a story about the strongest bond there is and the diverse and powerful ways it connects us all.

"In the beginning there is light
and two wide-eyed figures standing near the foot of your bed
and the sound of their voices is love.
...
A cab driver plays love softly on his radio
while you bounce in back with the bumps of the city
and everything smells new, and it smells like life."

In this heartfelt celebration of love, Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and bestselling illustrator Loren Long depict the many ways we experience this universal bond, which carries us from the day we are born throughout the years of our childhood and beyond. With a lyrical text that's soothing and inspiring, this tender tale is a needed comfort and a new classic that will resonate with readers of every age.

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1183

My Family Tree and Me (15)

Item No. : 1183

ISBN: 978-1-77138-049-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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Book Reviews: "PreS-Gr 2-Lightly inked and washed with watercolor, each small family grouping forms the background portrait of a succeeding generation-figures in the clothing of their day with detailed surroundings that hint of their history. Small hand-drawn arrows in the page corners and instructions along the edges direct readers to the next page, and the next, or advise them of the best way to view the other side of the family. Children may even spot family features within this diverse group: the final portrait of multi-ethnic and non-traditional family members includes a wide range of ages (from newborn to grandparents), parents, aunts, uncles, siblings, partners, the family dogs, and the boy's neighborhood friend. Brief text follows a pattern and adds humor. VERDICT This is a must-have title with an emphasis on the diversity and the love that binds families together.~ Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX." This one-of-a-kind picture book provides a beautifully simple introduction to the concept of family ancestry. It uses two stories in one to explore a small boy's family tree: the boy tells the family story of his father's side starting from the front of the book, and that of his mother's side starting from the back of the book. Four previous generations are introduced for each, from his great-great-grandparents to his parents. The grand finale in the center of the book reveals the boy's entire extended family, shown in one drawing with all the members from both sides identified by their relationship to him. Of particular interest is the cultural diversity of the boy's family, which includes European and Asian ancestors, and readers can visually interpret the family members' physical characteristics as they get passed on through the generations. Award-winning illustrator Du?an Petri?i?'s classic artwork contains thoughtfully selected details with a touch of play and humor. And, since most of the story is told in the art, this is a wonderful tool for enhancing children's visual literacy as they spend time making connections and looking for clues. This book makes a great springboard for lessons on describing and sharing family histories and naming family relationships. Applicable in-class activities could include having children build their own family trees or imagine and draw portraits of their ancestors featuring period and cultural details. This title also lends itself to discussions on multiculturalism in families and in the larger community.

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1239

A Friend Like You (16)

Item No. : 1239

ISBN: 978-1-68010-031-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Squirrel and Bird are very different. One likes nuts, and the other likes worms. But both of them are happy to try something new. And together, they make the very best of friends. A beautiful tale of unlikely friendship, brought to life with sweet illustrations.

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1248

Beautiful (16)

Item No. : 1248

ISBN: 978-0-7624-5781-6

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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Book Reviews: "The tone is bold and forthright, as it needs to be to counter the ubiquitous other messages that tell girls how to behave, and the illustrations boast a multiracial cast and even girls playing basketball in wheelchairs. While this will appeal most to girls and their parents, there’s no reason why boys should not enjoy it, too." ~ Booklist. Every girl is unique, talented, and lovable. . . .Every girl is BEAUTIFUL. Much more than how one looks on the outside, true beauty is found in conquering challenges, showing kindness, and spreading contagious laughter. Beautiful girls are empowered and smart and strong! BEAUTIFUL breaks barriers by showing girls free to be themselves: splashing in mud, conducting science experiments, and reading books under a flashlight with friends. This book will encourage all girls to embrace who they are and realize their endless potential.

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BB21932

How Do You Say I Love You? (18)

Item No. : BB21932

ISBN: 978-1-5344-0012-2

Learn how to say “I love you” in ten different languages with this heartwarming board book. “I love you” may sound different around the world, but the meaning is the same. From China, to France, to Russia, to Brazil, and beyond, this charming board book features “I love you” in ten different languages. Tapping into the emotions that parents feel for their children, the rhyming text is accompanied by sweet artwork that depicts different cultures around the world.

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1309

How to Catch the Easter Bunny (17)

Item No. : 1309

ISBN: 978-1-4926-3817-9

Series: How To Catch

Is this the year you’ll be able to catch the Easter bunny in action? Start an Easter tradition with this fun and funny children’s book, from the New York Times bestselling creators of How to Catch a Leprechaun! "I’ve been working long and hard with all my peeps and crew. We’ve made the eggs, and now I’m here to bring them all to you!"

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1375

I Walk with Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness (18)

Item No. : 1375

ISBN: 978-1-5247-6955-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

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Book Reviews: "A wonderfully illustrated, hopeful book that can help caregivers tackle an emotionally fraught subject with even very young children. "—Kirkus Reviews starred review "A simple, beautiful story with an empowering lesson and call to action." —School Library Journal, starred review "The wordless pages and small, toylike figures make this a good choice for young children who can work out for themselves what has happened, what Vanessa’s new friend does, and why it works." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "This beautifully illustrated story shows young readers how to become caring and supportive upstanders. Love it!" --Trudy Ludwig, bestselling author of The Invisible Boy This simple yet powerful picture book--from a New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team--tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. Inspired by real events, I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. With themes of acceptance, kindness, and strength in numbers, this timeless and profound feel-good story will resonate with readers young and old.

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1439

I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home (18)

Item No. : 1439

ISBN: 978-0-06-257420-6

Series: Singles and Picture Books

"Book Reviews: In a crowded genre, this zany title is out standing in its field—along with the cows.
- Kirkus Reviews
This rhyming narrative teaches children the comforting lesson that love is eternal… A cozy book with a message that is familiar to all and tailor-made for one-on-one sharing.
- School Library Journal

I will love you till the cows come home from a trip to Mars through skies unknown, in a rocket ship made of glass and stone… I will love you till the cows come home.

Love knows no bounds in this tender tribute to the depths of family love. For fans of Guess How Much I Love You—only funnier!

This book extends the saying, “I’ll love you till the cows come home” to the humorous extreme. Along the way there are yaks in cadillacs, sheep setting sail, frogs on big-wheeled bikes, and more, in this great read-aloud.

I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home is filled with warm, funny art and rhythmic, romping text, perfect for curling up with your little one at the end of the day...or anytime you want to express your love."

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1441

Littlest Things Give the Loveliest Hugs, The (18)

Item No. : 1441

ISBN: 978-0-316-48434-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

"Book Reviews:
An Amazon Best Book of the Month for December 2018

""Bright, layered art...calls to mind Eric Carle's collages.... The buoyant verse and lively artwork offer particularly strong read-aloud appeal.""
?Publishers Weekly

""The pictures are adorable and kids do love to snuggle.""?Kirkus Reviews

""Charming...soothing...ideal for sharing at bedtime.""?Booklist

A delightful picture book celebrating love and hugs in all kinds of animal families–perfect for Valentine’s Day and year-round love, too!

From ducklings to seal pups, from bunnies to cubs, the littlest things give the loveliest hugs.

In this tender celebration of love, you’ll find the sweetest bug hug, the cutest fox cuddle, and the gentlest elephant embrace you’ve ever seen. Playful poetry and bright illustrations of adorable baby animals will inspire cozy time from morning to night, all the way to bedtime."

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QEB0678

Colors of History (18)

Item No. : QEB0678

ISBN: 9781682973400

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from crushed beetles? What green pigment might be used to build super-fast computers of the future? From black to white, and all the colours in between, every shade has a story to tell. Each colour group is introduced with a stunning and interpretive double-page spread illustration, followed by illustrated entries exploring the ‘colourful’ history of particular shades. With vivid, thought-provoking illustrations and engaging, bite-sized text, this book is a feast for the eyes and the mind, ready to enthral budding artists and historians alike.

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BB21923

Not So Small at All (18)

Item No. : BB21923

ISBN: 978-1-49266-0811

Book Reviews: "In this uplifting board book, Magsamen points to small creatures in nature to demonstrate how tiny things can be important. It's an affirming reminder that small creatures (and humans) are capable of accomplishing big things." - Publishers Weekly

Have you ever felt like you're just too small
to do important stuff in the world at all?
Well, take a closer look, and then you'll see
that the smallest of things are as AMAZING as can be!

Little things are capable of giant accomplishments. Bees, butterflies, and little children too may seem small but are actually full of great strength and incredible potential! Each one is unique, and capable of making big changes in the world.

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1178

Plans I Have for You, The (15)

Item No. : 1178

ISBN: 978-0-310-72410-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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The Plans I Have for You combines playful rhyming text written by bestselling children's book author Amy Parker with whimsical illustrations by award-winning artist Vanessa Brantley-Newton to create a book that inspires readers of all ages to dream about their future. God has great plans for each and every one of us, and this book encourages children to think about the talents that make them special and will help them imagine how God may use our unique traits to make the world a better place.

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BB21926

These Words I Shaped for You (18)

Item No. : BB21926

ISBN: 978-0-399-17253-3

A loving, lyrical ode to the bond shared between mother and child in the tradition of You Are My I Love You and On the Night You Were Born.

Before you were born, you fit into the round fullness of my belly
and when I dreamt I sent words like love to keep you safe.

And when I first touched your tiny hand to mine,
I drew a heart inside your palm for you to hold.

There is no love more beautiful, more pure, than the deep-rooted love shared between parent and child. Told with vivid, poetic language, and accompanied by Basak Agaoglu's adorable, child-friendly art, Megan Merchant infuses genuine warmth and compassion in this celebration of a mother's heartfelt affection for her child. Whether it's Mother's day, Valentine's Day, graduation, or just an ordinary day, this is the perfect book to share with the people in our lives we cherish most.

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1347

Woolly the Wide Awake Sheep (18)

Item No. : 1347

ISBN: 978-1-59572-789-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Curriculum Connections: Counting 1–10, vocabulary development, classifying, grouping and comparing, observing animal characteristics and behavior, diversity, distance, patterns, sequences of events, spatial relationships, spatial words
Poor little Woolly Sheep! He just can’t fall asleep. Wide awake yet again, he asks his barnyard friends how they lull themselves to sleep. The bull, the cow, the cat, the spider, and even Mother Hen, they all say they count sheep! But Woolly can’t do that. Why? Granddaddy Ram knows exactly why, and with a little help from his grandfather, Woolly is soon fast asleep.

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29046

Best Easter Prize, The (10)

Item No. : 29046

ISBN: 978-0-545-05112-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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13001

Duck for Turkey Day (17)

Item No. : 13001

ISBN: 978-0-8075-1735-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

It's almost Thanksgiving, and Tuyet is excited about the holiday and the vacation from school. There's just one problem: her Vietnamese American family is having duck for Thanksgiving dinner - not turkey! Nobody has duck for Thanksgiving - what will her teacher and the other kids think? To her surprise, Tuyet enjoys her yummy thanksgiving dinner anyhow - and an even bigger surprise is waiting for her at school on Monday. Dinners from roast beef to lamb to enchiladas adorned the Thanksgiving tables of her classmates, but they all had something in common - family! Kids from families with different traditions will enjoy this warm story about "the right way" to celebrate an American holiday.

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BB22026

Tiny Blessings: For Bedtime (15)

Item No. : BB22026

ISBN: 978-0-7624-5990-2

Series: Tiny Blessings Board Books

Book Reviews: "Thick pages, a padded cover, and simple text ensure that this board book will survive a toddler's daily mindfulness practice. Parents wanting to help their children establish the practice of gratitude and mindfulness will find gentle examples... Whether used as beginning prayers or to teach an attitude of gratitude, this lovely title [does its part] to start mindfulness in the cradle." ~ Kirkus Reviews. Before going to bed, this warm, gentle board book instills the routine of reflecting on one

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31506

I Love Our Earth (06)

Item No. : 31506

ISBN: 978-1-58089-107-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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1469

Unicorn Day (19)

Item No. : 1469

ISBN: 978-1-49266-722-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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Reviews:

"Perfect for any lover of all things cute... This colorful, glittery, bouncy book sings of inclusiveness for all." -Andrew King, University Book Store (WA)

"Rhyming words, bright pictures, and silly unicorns... Unicorn Day is an inspiration!" -Jessie DeGarmo, Northshire Bookstore

Hooray! Hooray!
It's Unicorn Day!
When unicorns
come out to play.
The most important rule of Unicorn Day is to have fun, fun, fun!

The unicorns are celebrating their favorite day of the year, complete with rainbows, cupcakes, butterflies, and all sorts of joyful things. But when it's revealed there's an impostor in their midst, the party comes to a screeching halt...

Will the unicorns welcome all and continue their fun in all its glittery glory?

A clever, colorful, and over-the-top picture book about unicorns, celebrations, and most importantly, friendship.

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1254

A Stick Until... (17)

Item No. : 1254

ISBN: 978-1-59572-777-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books

It sparks the imagination and is one I will be reading over and over again to future grandchildren.
–Linda Tilling, reviewer

A Stick Until... is a beautifully illustrated book with images and information that will capture the imagination of animal lovers of all ages. . . . This is a great read all around.
–Sharon Tyler, reviewer

"A brilliant provocation to play for nature enthusiasts. . . . [a] wonderful exploration of the way animals and kids use sticks; simple, yet shares profound scientific insight."
–Martha Meyer,
Evanston Public Library

This is one of my new favorite books! . . .
Great information. Great illustrations. Great story.
–Jaye Thiel, educator

Absolutely delightful! Attractive, entertaining, informative.
Love it!
–Pat McKelvey, reviewer

A stick is just a stick until…an elephant turns it into a flyswatter, an alligator uses it to catch prey, or a child uses a stick as a toy.

Constance Anderson (Smelling Sunshine) shows readers how a simple stick can become a tool or a toy in this enjoyable look at the many uses animals and people can find for sticks. Creative uses of sticks range from chimpanzees catching tasty treats to birds attracting mates. A fun book to read to an inquisitive child or for use in a classroom, A Stick Until… shows the wonders of nature and the joys of imagination.

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31540

Excuse Me, I'm Trying to Read! (12)

Item No. : 31540

ISBN: 978-1-934133-52-1

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - A delightfully funny and beautifully illustrated gem for kids and adults of all ages. This boo is full of charm, humor and cuteness. With it's wonderful African flair, absolutely gorgeous pictures and message to encourage reading, 'Excuse Me' is a perfect pleasure for children. - Michaela Strachan, television presenter, U.K. I like this story because it teaches a lesson about how important it is to read, even if you are surrounded by wild animals. - Alvin, fourth grade student, Baltimore, MD. The NAESP Children's Book of the Year Contest winner is carefully selected by a panel of national book experts. Excuse me, I'm trying to Read! is a picture book winner.

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29190

I Spy an Apple (11) Level 1

Item No. : 29190

ISBN: 978-0-545-22095-8

Series: Scholastic Reader: Level 1 I Spy

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - All-new easy-to-read riddles are paired with photographs culled from previous I Spy books to create this early reader that's perfect for fall! With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader.

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1188

Where's Walrus? (11)

Item No. : 1188

ISBN: 978-0-439-70049-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

AWARDS:
- ALA Notable Children's Book
- Wall Street Journal, Top Ten Book of the Year
- Publishers Weekly, Top Ten Book of the Year
- The Horn Book, Best Children's Books of the Year
- Kirkus Reviews, Best Children's Books of the Year
- New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing
- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon
Book Reviews: "The collagelike illustrations in this wordless book were created in Adobe Illustrator. They are large, clear, and simple; the colors are bright, although flat. Young children will take delight in their ability to spot the wandering walrus; older kids might see this book as a humorous Where's Waldo spoof." Ieva Bates, Ann Arbor District Library, MI. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. School Library Journal. "Intelligently illustrated, the book leaves readers to wonder if Walrus' adventures were all mischievous spontaneity, or did he wittingly go astray? Refreshing, captivating, elegant and witty. (Picture book. 3-7)." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review). "The read-it-yourself wordlessness, visual humor, and sheer absurdity of a walrus' urban adventures will surely appeal to youngsters with a taste for the incongruously silly." DS -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. "It's a thrill of the chase for all." --Chicago Tribune. "It is an especially funny and stylishly retro-looking option for this nursery-school crowd. "- The Wall Street Journal. The graphically appealing scenes are easy to read, allowing even the youngest viewers an opportunity to interpret the action. The satisfyingly circular ending gives Where' Walrus? a flipper up on that guy in the striped shirt. - The Horn Book, starred review . "The visual gag of the walrus's blending into various lineups merely by adding an accessory (a plume on his head means the zookeeper can't find him amid the Rockettes, a hard hat is sufficient to disguise him in a line of bricklayers, and it's the removal of his diver's bathing cap that finally outs him to his pursuer) is an amusing one, cleverly conveyed- a giggle-worthy and creatively interpreted conceit. The trim illustrations are digitally created, with the smooth regularity and crisp clarity common to that medium, but there's a generous helping of Little Golden Book retro style that gives a period flavor to the escapade. The palette, carefully limited in each spread, sports muted shades of aqua and navy in addition to its predominant gray, but the creamy white of the matte pages ensures that the spreads stay bright and sunny. The shapes balance sturdy rectangles with the rounder shapes of people and Walrus, with Walrus' odd-critter-out status visually emphasized by the droll Fisher-Price sameness of the humans among whom he's attempting to secrete himself. The read-it-yourself wordlessness, visual humor, and sheer absurdity of a walrus' urban adventures will surely appeal to youngsters with a taste for the incongruously silly." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. "The walrus' delicately absurd mimicry provides plenty of point-and-giggle moments in this understated but considerably charming bit of irreverence." - Booklist. When Walrus escapes the zoo with his new friend Penguin, their adventures are twice the fun! In this sequel to the acclaimed WHERE'S WALRUS?, author Stephen Savage doubles the fun when Walrus escapes the zoo with his mischievous pal, Penguin. Will the zookeeper find them? Or will these clever runaways stay one step ahead disguised as subway riders, baseball players, and even grand opera performers? Hiding in plain sight, they elude the clueless zookeeper until a fly ball at a baseball game leads Walrus and Penguin to a chance encounter with surprising results!

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29289

I Spy School (12) Level 1

Item No. : 29289

ISBN: 978-0-545-40281-1

Series: Scholastic Reader: Level 1 I Spy

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - All-new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with Walter Wick's fun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books to create this I Spy easy reader that's perfect for back to school. With rhythm, rhymes, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader. Beginning Reader Level 1, Guided Reading Level H, Lexile Level NP, Word Count: 155.

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20539

Help Me, Mr. Mutt! (18)

Item No. : 20539

ISBN: 978-1-328-74054-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: " A great read just for fun, and teachers will find a wealth of ways to incorporate it into lessons on letter writing, newspapers, and presenting information through graphs." ` School Library Journal.
"A high-energy picture book." ~ Publisher's Weekly.
Responding to disgruntled dogs nationwide, Mr. Mutt, canine counselor, has solutions to the stickiest dilemmas. But Mr. Mutt has his own problem to solve: the cat (a.k.a. The Queen), who has her own idea of who’s in charge. Now Mr. Mutt is the one who needs help—quick! Through letters and newspaper clippings—and with plenty of their trademark humor—Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel give voice to despairing dogs everywhere.

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28480

Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf (07)

Item No. : 28480

ISBN: 978-0-307-93101-6

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - B(ig) B(ad) Wolf, who is now retired and residing at Villain Villa Senior Center, plays the lead in the funny original story. Very young children will delight in seeing this all-star cast of storybook characters-the tree pigs, Little Red Tiding Hood, the Gingerbread Boy, and others-interacting with B.B. Wolf in an entirely new, funny, and helpful story about knowing when to say "please," "thank you," and "excuse me." As she did in her E.B. Where Read-Aloud Award winner "Wild About Books," Judy Sierra has written a story that begs to be read aloud. By the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller "Wild About Books." By the illustrator of "Olive, the Other Reindeer" - a bestseller every Christmas. Clever usage of familiar storybook characters. A no didactic way to encourage the use of "please" an "thank you" in the youngest. fun to read-aloud to children who have outgrown Little Red Riding Hood, Three Pigs, etc. Bright, modern, funny computer-generated art by the acknowledged master of that medium. A perfect picture book offering.

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29405

Meet the Obamas (09)

Item No. : 29405

ISBN: 978-0-545-20234-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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31504

Faith (09)

Item No. : 31504

ISBN: 978-1-58089-178-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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18506

First Hundred Words in Chinese (08)

Item No. : 18506

ISBN: 978-0-7945-2189-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - This Chinese version of the best-selling Fist Hundred Words is wonderful for getting children started in a new language. Above every large picture there are clear illustrations of each word, with the Chinese word and a guide to its pronunciation underneath. This encourages direct association of the Chinese word with the object, making it easy to remember. The large pictures provide plenty of opportunities for spotting the object and repeating the word. A complete English/Chinese list of the words in the book and their pronunciation guides is also included.

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31516

Our Texas (10)

Item No. : 31516

ISBN: 978-1-57091-726-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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24754

Printer, The (03)

Item No. : 24754

ISBN: 978-1-56145-483-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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22036

My Little Book of Bedtime Prayers (16)

Item No. : 22036

ISBN: 978-1-58925-486-2

Series: My Little Book Of (8x8)

Share some special reading with your child with this beautifully illustrated collection of simple bedtime prayers, perfect for encouraging little ones to talk to God.

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36765

There's a Bug on My Book! (17)

Item No. : 36765

ISBN: 978-1-58469-588-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews:"...will stretch your child's imagination... A lively text, creative activities, and vibrant illustrations make this a must-havebook." www.naturallycuriouswithmaryholland.wwordpress.com. "Kids and parents will really enjoy the clear instructions in this book, in order to interact with illustrations (which are wonderfully scientifically accurate!) and move through the story. ~ Kristie Reddick, entomologist and Director of The Bug Chicks. Beetles fly, frogs hop, and slugs slide over the pages of this book, made to be read by a child while lying on the grass. Children interact with the book, with a tip, tap, and turn of the book, moving the critters along. The critters even interact with each other in surprising ways. John Himmelman brings together his expertise as both a naturalist and an artist to encourage children to explore nature in their own backyard

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22524

All About Grandmas (16)

Item No. : 22524

ISBN: 978-0-14-751800-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: “Children will enjoy cuddling on Granny’s soft lap and listening to her read this book.”~ Children’s Literature. “Warm and inclusive . . . this will appeal to youngsters who have a sweet spot for their grans.” ~ School Library Journal. “This is a clever, buoyant look at many children’s favorite relative.” ~Kirkus Reviews. PRAISE. “Children will enjoy cuddling on Granny’s soft lap and listening to her read this book.”~ Children’s Literature. “Warm and inclusive . . . this will appeal to youngsters who have a sweet spot for their grans.” ~ School Library Journal. “This is a clever, buoyant look at many children’s favorite relative.”~ Kirkus Reviews. Today, there’s no such thing as a typical grandma. They do different jobs and have different hobbies. But one thing common to all grandmas is the love and wisdom they have to share, and nothing says that better than this rhyming celebration of the modern grandma. From the jellying, jamming, and pickling grannies to the surprising number of tickling grannies, this stylishly illustrated book covers them all.

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36766

Baby on Board (17)

Item No. : 36766

ISBN: 978-1-58469-593-6

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: "The art work is outstanding, and the information brings many habits of unusal animals to young readers. I could not wait to turn to the next page and see what creatures were brought to such vivid life." ~ Dave Johnson, Zookeeper at the Denver Zoo; Director and Founder of the Katie Adamson Conservation Fund; children's book author of Elephants of Denver, Narayani: The Unicorn of Nepal, and Zodiac Kids. " Beautiful in imager and rich in text, this book is bound to delight and inform readers of all ages. Especially refreshing is that dads are inlucded as primary caregivers in this book! A wonderfully comforting mesage of connectedness amoung the world's creatures shines through - big or small, firece or cuddly, we all care for our young. ~ Dr. Mary Benson McMullen, Professor of Early Childhood Education, Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana. How do animals carry their babies? Not in backpacks or strollers, but tucked in pouches . . . Gripped in teeth . . . Propped on backs . . . Even underneath! Marianne Berkes rhyming verses present some of the many ways that animals carry their young. Cathy Morrisons magical illustrations capture the intimate moments of mother and baby.

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22651

Black Rabbit, The (16)

Item No. : 22651

ISBN: 978-0-7636-8879-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: “Befuddled animals are always adorable, and Rabbit, with his expressive ears and large eyes, is no exception.” — Booklist Rabbit has a problem. There’s a large black rabbit chasing him. No matter where he runs—behind a tree, over the river—the shadowy rabbit follows. Finally in the deep, dark wood, Rabbit loses his nemesis—only to encounter a real foe! Kids who like to be in on the secret will revel in this humorous look at shadows and friendship.

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24750

Boy Who Cried Ninja, The (14)

Item No. : 24750

ISBN: 978-1-56145-774-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: Hip and trendy but with a timeless theme, this is one enjoyable read." ~ Kirkus. "Older siblings may sneak in while this one is being read aloud." ~ Publishers Weekly. "...a cheerful, lightly subversive kids' point-of-view rejoinder to teh lesson of owning up for your actions." ~ Booklist. Tim witnesses some strange happenings around his house, but no one believes his explanations. In fact, no matter what Tim says, his parents just punish him with chores. To save himself, he hatches a clever plan to expose the truth. Will it work, or will Tim have to spend the rest of his life raking the yard? Bubbling with wit and humor from start to finish, author-illustrator Alex Latimer's debut picture book will have readers of all ages laughing out loud.

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PB00017

Five Little Monkeys Jumping On Bed Big Book (06)

Item No. : PB00017

ISBN: 9.78E+12

Series: Big Book Editions

As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves.

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29601

Delicious Bug, The (13)

Item No. : 29601

ISBN: 978-1-77138-034-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Curriculum Links: Character Education, Forgiveness, Cooperation. On a quiet and peaceful day in the forest, beaky birds, lemurs and a tomato frog are hanging out by the pond catching, or trying to catch, their meals. Two chameleon friends, Willy and Wally, are also looking forward to their lunch when a rare thing happens. KerBLAPP! - their tongues simultaneously latch onto a passing bumblebug. Who saw the bug first? And who will be the first to let go? As the two argue and fight, their actions lead to serious trouble and threaten the peace of the whole forest. But when Willy and Wally are forced to use teamwork to narrowly escape the jaws of doom, they recognize the virtues of working together. Can they agree to share the mouthwatering bug after all? Janet Perlman's own adaptation of her award-winning animated film Dinner for Two, The Delicious Bug will encourage discussion about the many facets of cooperation and friendship and highlight the importance of peacefully resolving conflict.

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17033

Down the Back of the Chair (14)

Item No. : 17033

ISBN: 978-1-84507-602-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

When Dad loses his car keys, toddler Mary suspects that they have ended up down the back of the chair, so Dad begins to search. But what an odd assortment of objects are living down the back of the chair! This lively, eccentric poem is a visual explosion of fun and imagination, featuring dragons, pirates, treasure, lions, elephants, and much more. But what will a troubled father win from down the back of the chair? Book Reviews: "Exuberant rhyming story celebrating the chaos of everyday life and the power of the imagination." ~ Independent on Sunday, "Zips along and the language really fizzes." ~ Daily Telegraph. "This is a delight." ~ Daily Mail.

Our price: $8.99

17030

Green Line, The (09)

Item No. : 17030

ISBN: 978-1-84780-259-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Join in on a joyous walk to the park with this child's-eye photographic exploration extravaganza. Cleverly never showing the child narrator, the reader follows the narrator's green doodle line as she investigates a stick, a butterfly, a feather, a daisy chain, and other features, as well as crossing the road and avoiding the cracks in the pavement. Based on the author's own explorations of Hampstead Heath with her young children, this is a book to inspire children's imaginations from their local surroundings. "At any and at every level this is a lovely book." ~ School Librarian. "A quirky, attractive book." ~ Inis.

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34503

Happiness is a Watermelon on Your Head (13)

Item No. : 34503

ISBN: 9.78E+12

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - A cauliflower hat, a fish bonnet, a few large animals, a flying boar called Melvin, and a whole lot of watermelons come together in this wacky tale told in rhyme. To the villagers who watch her going about her day, it is clear that Miss Jolly is irritatingly happy. Her never-ending cheerfulness leaves three of her neighbors highly confused and jealous, driving them to ridiculous and hilarious measures in an attempt to compete with Miss Jolly in the happiness—and headgear—stakes. Beautiful and insane in equal measure, this wacky book follows three local busybodies on their journey to discover the secret of true happiness. Book Reviews: "A fun, quirky book about what makes us feel happy or sad. ~ Junior Magazine. With colorful illustrations and a funny storyline this tale is great at capturing how nosy neighbors can be. Full of creative imagination this is an inspiring story to be loved by all... ~ Booktrust.

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1333

That Neighbor Kid (17)

Item No. : 1333

ISBN: 978-1-4814-4979-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

Book Reviews: "A timeless tale about backyard fun and friendship." (Kirkus 3/1/17)

"From the beautifully constructed spreads to the perfect pacing and satisfying conclusion, this simple story of new friendship and joint accomplishment is a pleasure." (School Library Journal *STARRED* March 2017)

"Miyares sets this sensitively crafted tale in a nostalgic past when children’s lives were less scheduled and supervised; like the tree house, it’s a good place to escape to." (Publishers Weekly 03/13/17)

"A gentle story of friendship and cooperation, elevated by appealing visual detail."
— Lucinda Whitehurst (Booklist April 1, 2017)

"This almost wordless picture book is reminiscent of Lynd Ward’s The Silver Pony and some Van Allsburg titles. Delightful for its illustrations and simple story with a profound message, this is a thoughtful, adventurous story for young readers." (School Library Connection August/September 2017)

Acclaimed author/illustrator Daniel Miyares returns to the sweet, nostalgic tone of his beloved illustrated book, Float, in this gorgeous, spare picture book about making a new friend. There’s a new boy in the neighborhood, and he’s up to something very curious. His next door neighbor, a girl his age with two long braids, peeps around corners and watches as he scavenges wood from the fence between their houses, drags around a hammer and a bucket of nails, and reads a book about living in trees. When she finally works up the courage to say “hi,” she finds herself invited to help build the private getaway every child has dreamed of: a tree house. She also finds herself with a new best friend.

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1016

Thunderstorm (13)

Item No. : 1016

ISBN: 9.78E+12

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

Book Reviews: "Masterfully, [Geisert] captures the shifting light as thunderheads build, rain sheets and the night-dark storm moves through. Though children might need some reassurance, this beautifully nuanced meditation on the power of nature—and community resilience—will reward repeat readings." ~ Kirkus Reviews "Geisert has produced an ambitious and beautiful series of etchings." ~ Publishers Weekly "This is a tightly focused examination of Man facing off with Nature, and Geisert's signature deployment of minutiae is strictly in the service of documenting the mind-boggling flurry of activity that accompanies a typical Midwestern weather event (his signature pigs, along with a host of other animals, appear as they hunker down before the storm). Science teachers with a little imagination, a doc cam, and a projector can mount an applause-worthy kick-off for a meteorology unit." ~ The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books, June 2013 Thunderstorm follows the course of a storm through midwestern farm country minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour, from late morning into late afternoon. As always with Arthur Geisert, it is a meticulously executed and visually stunning piece of work. Other than the timeline that runs along the bottom border of the illustrations, there is no text, and the illustrations are continuous. Through keen observation, Geisert beautifully captures the nuances and details of a midwestern thunderstorm, from the ever-changing color of the sky, to the actions of the human inhabitants, to the reactions of the natural world to the wind and rain. America's heartland is somewhat unfamiliar territory in the realm of picture books, but in Thunderstorm, Geisert has provided readers with valuable, breathtaking insight into one of its most natural occurrences.

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1303

Bee & Me (17)

Item No. : 1303

ISBN: 978-0-7636-9010-6

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

A little girl befriends a bee that takes her on a journey of discovery, revealing an action that every child can take to aid in conservation. In a wordless story told through enchanting illustrations, Bee & Me tells a tale of friendship and offers an introduction to the ecology of the natural world. Alison Jay's original artwork brings the story gently to life, pointing out the sadness of a world without bees. An afterword makes clear to readers the important role these endangered insects play. A beautiful wordless picture book brings a personal note to the plight of the honeybee and offers a message of hope.

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1332

Book of Mistakes, The (17)

Item No. : 1332

ISBN: 978-0-7352-2792-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

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"A striking debut picture book celebrates the creative process. Careful looking will be rewarded with surprising, often funny details in the art, which invites poring over...It would be a grave mistake not to pick up this picture book." -Kirkus (starred review) “At once philosophical and imbued with adventurousness, this picture book lifts to the level of the sublime the idea of putting one’s slip-ups in perspective.”—The Wall Street Journal * "This will lead kids to see their own so-called mistakes in a new, more positive light."—Booklist, starred review * "The idea of setbacks being opportunities in disguise is no stranger to picture book pages, but rarely has it been illuminated with such style, imagination, and compassion."—Publishers Weekly, starred review * "A striking debut picture book celebrates the creative process...all rendered in a style and palette somewhat reminiscent of Erin E. Stead's work but distinctive in its own right"—Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Mistakes in art--as in life--happen, and Luyken shows young readers in a glorious way how they often lead to bigger and better outcomes than anyone could imagine."--BookPage "I will read this book to every group of students I teach for the rest of my career. ...This book is absolutely magical."--Colby Sharp, Nerdy Book Club "This beautiful book, which celebrates the imaginative, playful spirit of an artist letting mistakes guide her work, is more than just an embracing of the artistic process, both messy and lovely. It's also quite the odyssey, one that takes readers on unexpected paths, opening minds and perspectives."--Seven Impossible Things Zoom meets Beautiful Oops! in this memorable picture book debut about the creative process, and the way in which “mistakes” can blossom into inspiration One eye was bigger than the other. That was a mistake. The weird frog-cat-cow thing? It made an excellent bush. And the inky smudges… they look as if they were always meant to be leaves floating gently across the sky. As one artist incorporates accidental splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, she transforms her piece in quirky and unexpected ways, taking readers on a journey through her process. Told in minimal, playful text, this story shows readers that even the biggest “mistakes” can be the source of the brightest ideas—and that, at the end of the day, we are all works in progress, too. Fans of Peter Reynolds’s Ish and Patrick McDonnell’s A Perfectly Messed-Up Story will love the funny, poignant, completely unique storytelling of The Book of Mistakes. And, like Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, it makes the perfect graduation gift, encouraging readers to have a positive outlook as they learn to face life’s obstacles.

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1162

Boy & the Book, The: A Wordless Story (15)

Item No. : 1162

ISBN: 978-1-5808-9562-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

*A nearly wordless picture book presents the "I can read" moment. Presented as a grand adventure, the moment when a child first learns to read is powerfully rendered in this well-made story. ~ Kirkus Reviews, starred review. "Slater's wordless story seems headed toward a lesson about mistreating library books, but the lesson turns out to be one of surprising compassion. The book abuser is a young library visitor with a mop of black hair who grabs a blue book while the others flee (all of the books have expressive faces and sticklike appendages). A question mark above the boy's head as he opens the book signals his non-reader status. Instead, he holds it upside down, rips it, tosses it, and folds the pages, accompanied by anguished looks from the book itself. On a return visit, the book's efforts to avoid the boy are futile, and he strikes again. But then something wonderful happens: the boy learns to read, and he and the book are reconciled. Kolar's (Stomp, Stomp!) digitally made figures are crisp and flat, and the expressions on the books' faces do their comic work effectively. Library champions don't usually tolerate the ill-treatment of books, but sometimes, Slater implies, what looks like bad behavior is just boundless eagerness. ~ Publishers Weekly. A spine-tingling tale of book bonding. In this wordless story, a little boy finds a book that he loves at the library. It

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1301

Delivery (17)

Item No. : 1301

ISBN: 978-1-4814-4175-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

A grandmother goes to great lengths to send her grandson a care package in this heartwarming and playful picture book. By truck… by train… by boat… by rocket… love can travel any road, ride any track, cross any ocean, and soar through any sky. Award-winning author-illustrator Aaron Meshon’s tender, whimsical, and almost wordless story celebrates love that knows no bounds.

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1067

Float (15)

Item No. : 1067

ISBN: 978-1-4814-1524-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

Book Reviews: "Lovely and life-affirming." ~ Kirkus Reviews. "A visual pleasure." ~ School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW. "Absolutely stunning." ~ Ingram’s News & Reviews for the Youth Librarian. "A visual tale of a small moment made spectacular in the eyes of a child." ~ Horn Book STARRED REVIEW. "Skilled draftsmanship and smart pacing distinguish Miyares’s visual storytelling...It’s a moment of childhood captured in multiple dimensions." ~ Publishers Weekly. A boy’s small paper boat—and his large imagination—fill the pages of this wordless picture book, a modern-day classic from the creator of Pardon Me! that includes endpaper instructions for building a boat of your own. A little boy takes a boat made of newspaper out for a rainy-day adventure. The boy and his boat dance in the downpour and play in the puddles, but when the boy sends his boat floating down a gutter stream, it quickly gets away from him. So of course the little boy goes on the hunt for his beloved boat—and when the rain lets up, he finds himself on a new adventure altogether. This seemingly simply story from Daniel Miyares is enriched with incredible depth and texture that transcend words.

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1217

Journey (13) #1

Item No. : 1217

ISBN: 978-0-7636-6053-6

Series: Journey Trilogy: Wordless

Book Reviews: "This captivating wordless story has all the elements of a classic adventure: The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure.-Kiera Parrott, Darien Library, CT?(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc." -School Library Journal. "*Starred Review* Becker sweeps readers away on the very best kind of journey, allowing a complex color scheme, intricate fantasy environments, and a stirring sense of adventure to tell the story without a single word. Becker's background in movie animation is apparent in his sense of pace, motion, and action; his extraordinary detail work; and his sharp visual cues: objects of imagination and escape. But through elements that reverberate with the power of Crockett Johnson's Harold and the Purple Crayon (1955), Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are (1963), and Barbara Lehman's The Red Book (2004), he clearly has a deep understanding of his literary antecedents, too. Laudable for its adventuresome female protagonist, scope, and sense of fun, this title will draw girls and boys back to it again and again. Grades 1-4. --Jesse Karp." -Booklist. "A masterwork." -The New York Times. "An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review). "Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own." -Publishers Weekly (starred review). "[An] auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure." -School Library Journal (starred review). "We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. It's so well done." -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee. "I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty." -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast. "First-time author Becker sweeps readers away on the very best kind of journey, allowing a complex color scheme, intricate fantasy environments, and a stirring sense of adventure to tell the story without a single word. ... Laudable for its adventuresome female protagonist, scope, and sense of fun, this title will draw girls and boys back to it again and again."-Booklist (starred review). Dreamlike... the child discovers that she can use a crayon to make an imaginative escape -- and what an escape it is! ... Dazzling. -The Wall Street Journal. [A] wordless tour de force... Completely original. ... Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. -Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review). This absolutely gorgeous wordless picture book is a testament to the skill of author/illustrator Aaron Becker. As Journey ends, you'll want to immediately return to the beginning to experience it again. -NPR Books. Becker's wordless masterpiece is both timely and timeless. -The Huffington Post. Talk about making your own adventure! ... [E]xtraordinary kindness and a couple of crayons produce an ending so original and satisfying you can't but shake your head and smile. This gorgeous, wordless book is a gem. -Redbook. [A]n absolutely magical tale... Becker's picture book is one of the finest get-lost-in-your-own-imagination tales of loneliness, escape, adventure, and, ultimately, new friendship that I've read in quite some time. -USA Today Online. Becker launches readers into a wordless adventure amid exotic lands and narrow escapes. Some stories, including this one, don't need words to fire the imagination. -The Boston Globe. With its fine attention to detail and jaw-dropping storyline, Becker has created a modern day classic in the midst of an overpopulated genre. ... I don't get to use this word very often when I'm talking about books for young children but I'm going to dust it off and use it now: Beautiful. There's no other way to describe Journey. -Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (SLJ Blog). A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book . Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determination

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1055

Only Child, The (15)

Item No. : 1055

ISBN: 978-0-553-49704-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

Like Shaun Tan's The Arrival and Raymond Briggs's The Snowman, this gorgeous and imaginative 100-page graphic picture book is utterly transporting and original. A little girl—lost and alone—follows a mysterious stag deep into the woods, and, like Alice down the rabbit hole, she finds herself in a strange and wondrous world. But . . . home and family are very far away. How will she get back there? In this magnificently illustrated—and wordless—masterpiece, debut artist Guojing brilliantly captures the rich and deeply-felt emotional life of a child, filled with loneliness and longing as well as love and joy. Wordless.

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1305

Owl Bat Bat Owl (16)

Item No. : 1305

ISBN: 978-0-7636-9161-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

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A mother owl and her three little owlets live happily on their branch. That is, until the bat family moves in. The newfound neighbors (owls up top, bats hanging below) can’t help but feel a little wary of one another. But babies are curious little creatures, and that curiosity, along with a wild, stormy night, might just bring these two families together. With subtly and hilariously shifting facial expressions and gestures, Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick brings her accessible graphic style to a warm and ingenious wordless tale that is sure to bring smiles to readers of all ages. Can two very different families find their space in the world together? A wonderful wordless picture book offers stylish art, humor, and charm.

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1216

Quest (14) #2

Item No. : 1216

ISBN: 978-0-7636-6595-1

Series: Journey Trilogy: Wordless

A wordless picture book with an enormous following. ... -New York Times Book Review. "Part Indiana Jones, part Avatar: The Last Airbender, this book proves to be more exciting than its Caldecott Honor predecessor, emphasizing adventure over evocative metaphor. Breathtaking in scope, consider this a wordless testament to the power of not just imagination, but art itself; picture books rarely feel this epic." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review). "As before, hearts will beat faster during cliff-hanging moments in which the children must draw their way out of danger. ... [T]he strong visual narrative and inventive action sequences offer even more to savor." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)… "loving and gorgeous homage to imagination he began in Journey with this direct sequel. ... In addition to the winning adventure of the silent story, Becker manages to evolve his imagery with more sophisticated designs and ideas that draw readers into the narrative ever more deeply, proving once again that lush details, a meticulous sense of motion and action, and a boundless love of fun are worth all the words in the world."-Booklist (starred review). "Becker creates a visual narrative that is clear enough for children to decipher but complex enough to reward multiple readings. Much of the interest comes from his ability to successfully blend architectural styles from a variety of cultures and time periods, the type of exotic settings that children associate with potential danger and requisite cleverness and courage. He clearly understands (and perhaps wants to suggest) that loneliness, boredom, or rainy days can trigger rich, imaginative play. Creative problem solving is at the heart of this genial book." -School Library Journal (starred review). "Becker's illustrations are satisfyingly lush and full of subtle clues that will reward multiple readings. ..."-The Horn Book. "The intricate scenery provides a highly satisfactory imagined playground. The watercolors have a slightly smoky haze that adds to the epic quality of the landscape, while the inclusion of the map (a cleverly constituted color-coded infographic) allows kids to puzzle out the quest and match map components to the kids' stops." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. "Thrillingly vertiginous... An exhilarating sequel to last year's "Journey" that has every bit as much visual enchantment. ... [A]ll rendered in gorgeous, confident illustrations that feel at once familiar and yet totally new." -The Wall Street Journal. "Triumphant... Fans will eagerly anticipate the final installment of this engrossing wordless journey." -Shelf Awareness (starred review). "..Opening the door onto a fantastically-imagined (and meticulously-rendered) world. Now he's back with "Quest" (the second installment in a planned trilogy), giving readers exactly what they wanted: the chance to dive back in and continue the journey." -Huffington Post. "I am almost loath to tell anyone about this magic book. If too many people notice it, Hollywood is bound to come knocking and turn this transporting, elegant story - a wordless picture book that's "Harold and the Purple Crayon" raised to the power of "The Lord of the Rings" - into something airless, bombastic and murderously trite. But to read this book once is to want to personally distribute one to every bored kid you've ever seen." -NPR, Best Books of 2014. "The wordless picture book and its watercolor illustrations are a delight and a testament to the power of imagination."-Columbus Dispatch. "Readers will experience the power of wonder and the value of companionship through this picture book."-Reading Today Online. Aaron Becker, creator of Journey, a Caldecott Honor book, presents the next chapter in his stunning wordless fantasy. A king emerges from a hidden door in a city park, startling two children sheltering from the rain. No sooner does he push a map and some strange objects into their hands than he is captured by hostile forces that whisk him back through the enchanted door. Just like that, the children are caught up in a quest to rescue the king and his kingdom from darkness, while illuminating the farthest reaches of their imagination. Colored markers in hand, they make their own way through the portal, under the sea, through a tropical paradise, over a perilous bridge, and high in the air with the help of a winged friend. Journey lovers will be thrilled to follow its characters on a new adventure threaded with familiar elements, while new fans will be swept into a visually captivating story that is even richer and more exhilarating than the first.

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1355

Red Again (17)

Item No. : 1355

ISBN: 978-0-544-8185-90

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

Book Reviews: "Lehman’s watercolor, gouache, and ink illustrations are clear, warm and inviting. Varying panel sizes and perspectives pace the story, drawing attention to the narrative’s subtle complexity. The almost-all-red cover echoes the characters’ own red books, affording readers an opportunity to ponder the story’s mystery and their potential connections to it." --The Horn Book, starred review

"This title stands alone but pairing it with the first work makes it all the more magical, particularly because the end brings the story into a breathtaking circle... Whether being explored for pleasure or for academic purposes, this title will add value to any library collection, especially ones that have copies of its predecessor." –School Library Journal, starred review

"Lehman gives readers the satisfaction of learning more about the original story while leaving them with more to ponder. Together, the two volumes form a pleasing and perplexing Möbius strip of a story." –Publishers Weekly, starred review

"... A twist ending that will blow many young minds (and some not-so-young ones, as well). " –Booklist, starred review

"A peaceful, wordless adventure that, as the final frames hint, will continue after it's closed." —Kirkus

This imaginative sequel/prequel to Barbara’s Caldecott Honor, THE RED BOOK, continues to celebrate the power of books to connect people across time and space.

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1215

Return (16) #3

Item No. : 1215

ISBN: 978-0-7636-7730-5

Series: Journey Trilogy: Wordless

Welcome the much-anticipated finale of Caldecott Honoree Aaron Becker’s wordless trilogy—a spectacular, emotionally satisfying story that brings its adventurer home. Failing to get the attention of her busy father, a lonely girl turns back to a fantastic world for friendship and adventure. It’s her third journey into the enticing realm of kings and emperors, castles and canals, exotic creatures and enchanting landscapes. This time, it will take something truly powerful to persuade her to return home, as a gripping backstory is revealed that will hold readers in its thrall. Caldecott Honor winner Aaron Becker delivers a suspenseful and moving climax to his wordless trilogy, an epic that began with the award-winning Journey and continued with the celebrated follow-up Quest.

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1211

Skunk on a String (16)

Item No. : 1211

ISBN: 978-1-77147-131-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

F&P: WB. Book Reviews: The highly anticipated wordless picture book from debut author and collage artist Thao Lam "Wordless... colorful... hilarious." Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW. "Colorful collages, interesting patterns, bright solids, and stylized shapes. (Well-read readers will find subtle references to Eric Carle.) [Thao Lam] orchestrates suspense and comedy...there are multiple reasons to return to the beginning, not the least of which is the impulse to figure out how to mimic such clever compositions." -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW. "The varied scenes and Skunk's comic expressions will keep the youngest readers entertained, offering gentle thrills and plenty of laughs as they observe his unusual predicament." -Booklist. "The skunk's changing emotions are easy to read, and the possibilities of flight are thoroughly and playfully explored." -Publishers Weekly. In Skunk on a String, we meet a skunk who has been tied to the tail of a balloon. Try as he might, the persistent critter can't get anyone to untie him. In this wordless story, he is shooed and swatted through a bustling parade, past the windowpanes of the city's apartment buildings with their diverse, busy inhabitants, then up to the construction cranes high above the city. He floats through the zoo, into traffic, under water, and eventually lands atop a Ferris wheel. When he finally unties himself, the skunk misses the aerial life - so he comes up with an inspired way to fly again. Paper collage art in whimsical colors and patterns - polka dots, gingham, and florals -creates a playful dynamic and brilliantly captures details of urban life, from the legs of a crowd to window boxes, spilled ice cream, and clothing flapping on clotheslines. This heartwarming, highly visual adventure takes a new vantage point on the ordinary and shows the skunk expanding his horizons, overcoming adversity, and, eventually, helping himself.

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1206

Snow Rabbit, The (15)

Item No. : 1206

ISBN: 978-1-59270-181-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

Two sisters look longingly through their window at the snowy sky. One goes out and sculpts a little rabbit, but when she brings it back inside to her wheelchair-bound sister, it begins to melt. So they take it outside and into the forest where enchanted things begin to happen. A follow up to her hauntingly beautiful Fox’s Garden, Camille Garoche (a.k.a. Princess Camcam) mounts paper cut scenes into dioramas that are then meticulously lit and photographed, lending the illustrations depth and heightened drama. Steeped in subtle detail and unspoken emotion, The Snow Rabbit is a book to cherish. Also known as Princesse Camcam and the creator of the celebrated Fox's Garden, Camille Garoche lives in Paris with her partner and daughter. Camille's 3D, cut-paper illustrations have been exhibited throughout Europe.

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1054

Uh-Oh! (15)

Item No. : 1054

ISBN: 978-0-3857-5268-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

Book Reviews: This essentially wordless story is illustrated with smudgy looking pencil sketches colored digitally in soft pastel shades. Lots of white space surrounds the episodic drawings. Although nothing dramatic happens, this easy-to-follow story offers a pleasant recollection of a simple day at the beach.~ School Library Journal Martha Simpson, Stratford Library Association, CT. A charming summer story that's just right for toddlers, from the team behind the critically acclaimed picture book Mine What does a toddler say when she drops her sunglasses in the sand? "Uh-Oh!" What does she say when a seagull lands on her sandcastle? "Uh-Oh!" What does she say when she finds a crab in her pail? "Uh-Oh!" And what does she say when a BIG wave is coming? That's the biggest "Uh-Oh!" of all! This nearly wordless story of toddler adventure perfectly captures the dynamics between the youngest friends and the sheer pleasure of that favorite toddler word: Uh-Oh!

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1187

Where's Walrus? and Penguin? (15)

Item No. : 1187

ISBN: 978-0-545-40295-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books: Wordless

Book Reviews: Praise for Where's Walrus? And Penguin? : Clever, cheeky, and endearing-a wordless achievement." ~ Kirkus Reviews, starred review. "This charming book stands on its own and will be welcomed by readers new to Walrus as well as fans of the original." ~ School Library Journal, starred review." "Full of sly visual jokes and smart use of repetition, this wordless rollick draws smiles on every page." ~Publishers Weekly, starred review. When Walrus escapes the zoo with his new friend Penguin, their adventures are twice the fun!In this sequel to the acclaimed WHERE'S WALRUS?, author Stephen Savage doubles the fun when Walrus escapes the zoo with his mischievous pal, Penguin. Will the zookeeper find them? Or will these clever runaways stay one step ahead disguised as subway riders, baseball players, and even grand opera performers? Hiding in plain sight, they elude the clueless zookeeper until a fly ball at a baseball game leads Walrus and Penguin to a chance encounter with surprising results!

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26538

100 Ways to Celebrate 100 Days (13)

Item No. : 26538

ISBN: 978-1-250-03369-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Book Reviews: “A more clever collection of 100 ideas is hard to imagine. A must-have for schools celebrating this special day.” ~ School Library Journal “Another solid math title from Goldstone that is sure to see a lot of use.” ~ Kirkus Reviews. “To meet the annual demand from preschool, kindergarten, and early primary-grade teachers, libraries will want multiple copies of this colorful, upbeat idea book.” ~ Booklist It’s the 100th day of school—what can you do to celebrate? Here are 100 different ideas for celebrating this fun and important day. The 100th day is about math—and so much more! From collecting to counting, baking to bouncing, reading to writing, every possible kind of activity is included for 100th day celebrations at home or at school. Bright, detailed photographs and plenty of innovative ideas will make this beautifully designed book the essential, must-have book for every family and classroom.

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36500

E-Mergency! (14)

Item No. : 36500

ISBN: 978-1-4521-3642-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Book Reviews: "A nontraditonal, rascally, downright hilarious alphabet book." ~ Booklist, Starrred Review. " Every page is chock-full of inventive letter-play" ~ The New York Times. " This artwork takes a funny story and makes it hilarious to the right readers

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20525

Edgar Allan Poe's Pie (15)

Item No. : 20525

ISBN: 978-0-544-45612-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Book Reviews: "Delightfully offbeat." ~ Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Is this poetry? Math? A brainteaser? Yes! It’s all that and more. The poet J. Patrick Lewis has reimagined classic poems—such as Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” and Langston Hughes’s “April Rain Song”—and added a dash of math. Between the silly parodies and the wonderfully wacky art, kids will have so much fun figuring out the puzzles, they won’t guess they’re learning! Answers appear unobtrusively on each page, and engaging information about the original poets is included. Math games and concepts, poetry and poet biographies—it’s all so cleverly put together. This funny book is a treat for fans of words and numbers alike.

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20502

Emma's Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Liberty (10)

Item No. : 20502

ISBN: 978-0-544-10508-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Poetry)Book Reviews: "An excellent introduction to both Lady Liberty and the poem." ~ Horn Book, Starred Review. Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free... " In 1883, Emma Lazarus, deeply moved by an influx of immigrants from eastern Europe, wrote a sonnet that gave a voice to the Statue of Liberty. Originally a gift from France to celebrate our shared national struggles for liberty, the statue, thanks to Emma's poem, came to define us as a nation that welcomes immigrants. The text of that now famous poem, "The New Colossus," appears in this free-verse biography, illustrated in an exquisite folk art style.

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22520

Groundhog Weather School (13)

Item No. : 22520

ISBN: 978-0-14-750945-1

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - A perfect introduction to reading nonfiction text with the Common Core State Standards. Ever wonder where Groundhog Day first began? Want to know the reason why we have different weather seasons? Curious about how some plants and animals can help predict the weather? Learn the answers to these questions and many more at Groundhog Weather School! This clever story—starring a cast of lovable groundhog characters—is a fresh, informative, and fun look at Groundhog Day through the eyes of the animals who are the stars of it each year. Book Reviews: "The amusing illustrations, colorful paintings digitally collaged with found objects and papers, set the tone for this inviting introduction to groundhogs and the holiday named for them."

Our price: $8.99

26544

Halloween Good Night (15)

Item No. : 26544

ISBN: 978-1-2500-4413-6

Series: Singles and Picture Books

The delightful illustrations make these seasonal monsters not-so-scary for very young readers. This book will fly off your holiday shelves. ~ School Library Journal. Given Cushman's cartoony illustrations, readers might be surprised by how poetic his verse is. ~ Publisher's Weekly. Some details excel: The mummy mommy and baby speak hieroglyphs; the creature from the Black Lagoon is resurrected as an infant swaddled in seaweed; the opening spread, of a child reading under the blankets, is filled with items that visually foreshadow monsters to come. ~ Kirkus Reviews. If you were a ghost haunting a castle and moat, Rattling thick chains, making underpants float, When you stopped all your moaning and screeching in fright, How would you tell your phantom papa good night? On Halloween night, creatures around the world tuck their little ones into bed. How do skeletons say goodnight? What about werewolves, mummies, or vampire bats? In this silly Halloween romp, young children can take a trip through spooky castles and haunted graveyards to find out!

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31588

Healthy Kids (13)

Item No. : 31588

ISBN: 978-1-58089-437-1

Series: Global Fund for Children

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - In this new title from The Global Fund for Children, readers learn the different ways kids from around the world can stay healthy. Photographs showcase children from Afghanistan washing their hands, a team of boys from Australia playing sports, a group of girls from Panama wearing their seatbelts. There are many ways kids can practice healthy living, no matter where they live

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32054

Honey, I Love (16)

Item No. : 32054

ISBN: 978-0-06-009125-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Honey, I Love by the Coretta Scott King Award-winning team Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey Gilchrist is now in paperback! To one young narrator, it's the simple things that mean the most, like sharing laughter with a friend, taking family rides in the country, and kissing her mama's arm. This paperback edition of the classic poem by Eloise Greenfield with illustrations by Jan Spivey Gilchrist is sure to delight a new generation of readers

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1352

Elvis Presley's Love Me Tender (17)

Item No. : 1352

ISBN: 978-0-7352-3122-1

Series: Singles and Picture Books

"The king of rock-and-roll’s #1 hit song “Love Me Tender” is now an endearing picture book

Adapted from the unforgettable classic song, Elvis Presley’s Love MeTender is a heartwarming ode to the special bond between children and the adults who love and care for them–be they parents, grandparents, adoptive parents, aunts, uncles, or guardians. With its simple, timeless message, Elvis Presley’s Love Me Tender is destined to join Guess How Much I Love You as a baby shower staple. And the sweet, inclusive illustrations make it a book every family will treasure “all through the years, ’till the end of time.”"

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1351

Hoot and Peep: A Song for Snow (17)

Item No. : 1351

ISBN: 978-1-1019-9451-1

Series: Hoot and Peep

Book Reviews: “Judge uses delightfully creative language…As the birds converse, they swoop through the romantic Parisian night, where glowing lights, bright store windows, and decorated shrubbery suggest that the holiday season is near.”—Kirkus Reviews

“This delightful seasonal read-aloud provides excellent sibling role models while it gently amuses and entrances young listeners.”—School Library Journal

“This second tale of thoughtful, conservative Hoot and his exuberant sister will charm children with its warm sibling relationship, engaging pictures, and anticipation of winter’s wonders.”—Booklist Online

“The sound effects offer fine possibilities for readaloud creativity…Use this as a bedtime book for the night before a snowy weekend morning, when anticipation is at its peak.”–Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

A young owl experiences the magic of a first snowfall—the quiet wintery wonder, the pristine beauty, and snowballs!—in this follow-up to the adorable Hoot and Peep

It’s Peep’s first winter, and it’s going to snow very, very soon. Peep has so many questions for her older brother Hoot: Does snow drop, polppety splop, like the rain’s song? Does it scrinkle scrattle like falling leaves? But Hoot can’t remember snow very well. The one thing he knows for sure is that it is worth waiting for.

But Peep doesn’t have his patience, and as she flies around the gorgeous Paris skies, she tries her best to make up her own snow song. But once those first snowflakes start to fall, Peep realizes just how wise her older brother really is for waiting…and just who she wants to cuddle up to when the snow starts to really sing.

With all the wonder and the joy of a first snow day, and perfect for fans of The Quiet Book and Little Owl’s Night, this tender follow-up to Hoot and Peep is certainly worth waiting for, too.

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1369

Mae Among the Stars (18)

Item No. : 1369

ISBN: 978-0-06-265173-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: “An enchanting, inspirational account of [Mae] Jemison’s early life that illustrates the importance of encouraging and supporting children’s dreams.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

“Ahmed and Burrington have created a love letter to Jemison with this appealing picture book biography...[t]he emphasis on Jemison’s lifelong passion for space science will inspire readers to have confidence in the trajectory of their own interests.” (School Library Journal)

“A starry addition to picture book biography collections.” (School Library Journal)

“Burrington’s cute, playful paintings match the dreamy focus of the story, particularly her star-splattered nighttime scenes...[the] inspirational tone
will strike the right note for those just learning about the astronaut.” (Booklist)

An Amazon Best Book of the Month

A beautiful picture book for sharing, inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison.

A great classroom and bedtime read-aloud, Mae Among the Stars is the perfect book for young readers who have big dreams and even bigger hearts!

When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars, floating, gliding, and discovering.

She wanted to be an astronaut.

Her mom told her, "If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible.”

Little Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents' encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space.

This book will inspire other young girls to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to persist with childlike imagination.

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1364

Natalie's Hair Was Wild (18)

Item No. : 1364

ISBN: 978-1-328-66195-1

Series: Singles and Picture Books

In her first outing as author, illustrator Freeman (Fancy Party Gowns) captures her heroine’s winning self-possession with concision and calm.-Publishers Weekly, review. Freeman milks both humor and angst from the hairy situation, while not skimping on cute animals, either. An ideal storytime book that ought to snag the attention of listeners and readers.--Booklist, review. The highly textured digital art uses bold colors to balance the increasingly large mass of Natalie’s black curly hair, keeping the tone of the illustrations playful and fun.--School Library Journal, review. Natalie's hair is really wild—and she likes it that way! A host of friendly animals agree, and they move right in. At first it's just butterflies and birds that take up residence atop Natalie's head, but soon there are zebras, elephants, even a tiger! With all the roaring and squawking and snorting and burping, poor Natalie can hardly sleep. She needs to find someone to help coax those critters out . . . but who? Inspired by the author's own childhood adventures with her hair, this playful fantasy will delight all girls and boys who resist having their tresses tamed.

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17755

Oliver's Otter Phase (18)

Item No. : 17755

ISBN: 978-1-60718-462-1

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: Connors' tender story captures a young child’s vivid imagination, but it is also a teacher’s dream, incorporating facts about otters in “snapshots” on each page, augmented by detailed science facts and activities in the backmatter, with permission to print. Jones’ delightful, expressive, and smooth-edged digital illustrations are an apt match with the text and add humor while also sliding in still more otter facts.

Deftly capitalizing on children’s predilection for imaginative play, this book neatly packs a solid informational punch.

What child hasn’t wondered what it would be like to be an animal, able to hop, fly, or slither with ease? After a trip to an aquarium, Oliver decides he wants to be a sea otter. Oliver tries to copy sea otter behavior at meals, while playing, during a trip to the store, and at bath time. However, during the course of the day, Oliver discovers that he just doesn’t have the same adaptations. Being an otter isn’t easy for a human. What’s an otter—we mean, a boy—to do?

This fictional story includes a 4-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 30-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. Oliver’s Otter Phase is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The interactive ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension.

Our price: $22.95

1349

Paint Me a Picture (17)

Item No. : 1349

ISBN: 978-1-61067-548-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Paint Me a Picture equates color to mood and offers children a springboard for thinking about the way they see and feel our colorful world.

With simple rhyming text and accessible art, this book is a springboard for drawing and sharing stories, giving color to emotions, and kids permission to do, create, show and tell. It delightfully, poetically, celebrates the joy and imagination in art in all its forms and inspires the artist in everyone.

Our price: $11.99

1213

Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color (16)

Item No. : 1213

ISBN: 978-0-06-236638-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: "The gorgeous illustrations are enough to recommend this title, but the sweet message makes it a must-read; a great read-aloud." School Library Journal. "Denos' text is fierce and crisp, her color-characters wondrous...spellbinding." Kirkus Reviews (starred review). A vibrant picture book featuring an irrepressible new character—perfect for fans of The Dot and Beautiful Oops!—from acclaimed illustrator Julia Denos. In a place where color ran wild, there lived a girl who was wilder still. Her name was Swatch, and color was her passion. From brave green to in-between gray to rumble-tumble pink . . . Swatch wanted to collect them all. But colors don’t always like to be tamed. . . .This is an exuberant celebration of all the beauty and color that make up our lives.

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1363

New LiBEARian, The (18)

Item No. : 1363

ISBN: 978-0-544-97365-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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Appropriately, this would make a fine read-aloud. — Booklist. In bright, busy digital collages, newcomer Willmore depicts the library as a place where anything can happen, bolstering the story’s unspoken message about the magic that awaits in books.--Publishers Weekly. This fun read-aloud celebrates the camaraderie and wonder of sharing stories in a group setting and the power of imagination.--School Library Journal. The whimsical color artwork adds the perfect touch to this super-silly story, ideal for reading aloud. Highly recommended.--Midwest Book Review. A visit to the library can be full of surprises. When the librarian is late for story time, the children go off to look for her and follow mysterious paw prints to find a bear sitting at her desk. Is the bear a new librarian? Not exactly. The new LiBEARian opens a book about bears and utters a loud growl. The kids love it! Then the real librarian appears and sends the bear back into the book he came from. A fun twist at the end rounds out this winsomely illustrated tale of a universal childhood experience—story time at the library—infused with magic.

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1218

Gator Dad (16)

Item No. : 1218

ISBN: 978-0-544-53433-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

From seemingly mundane tasks such as grocery shopping to more active pursuits like a romp at the park and fort-building, a loving and playful father alligator shows his gator kids that the simplest pleasures done together can make for an incredibly fun day. Presented by New York Times bestselling author Brian Lies (Bats at the Beach), this heartwarming story demonstrates a series of very special ways children can connect with their fathers and should appeal to parents and little readers everywhere.

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1372

Nibbles the Book Monster (17)

Item No. : 1372

ISBN: 978-1-6106-7467-6

Series: Nibbles

Book Reviews: Praise For…
"Nibbles is just the character to encourage young children to nibble their way through books (using their eyes to chomp each page)." -- Kid Lit Reviews

"Cleverly designed and immensely appealing, this picture book is worth a nibble or two. Appropriate for ages 4-6." -- Waking Brain Cells

"Young readers will adore Nibbles because he connects them to familiar stories in a unique way. … Naughty Nibbles keeps them on their toes because of his unpredictability. That makes reading a fun experience and why you should check out this chewing charmer." -- NC Teacher Stuff

"… wonderfully entertaining and very highly recommended." -- Midwest Book Review

"Simply put, this book is fabulous and Yarlett's kid-friendly artwork is nothing short of fantastic." -- Happily Ever Elephants

"This book could be used to start any fairy tale retelling unit! Readers of all ages will fall in love with Nibbles and want to participate in this adventure." -- Unleashing Readers

"This is a very ingenious book and the cutouts where Nibbles nibbles throughout make it great fun." -- Meridian Magazine, "Newton's Book News"

Nibbles the Book Monster is on the loose, and he's chomping through all of your favorite fairy tales! Will anything or anyone be able to stop him?

With books within the book, Emma Yarlett's utterly appealing artwork, and lots and lots of nibbled holes, this laugh-out-loud funny and ferocious charmer's unstoppable appetite for the printed page will nibble a hole right through your heart.

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17754

Yodel the Yearling (18)

Item No. : 17754

ISBN: 978-1-60718-459-1

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: The few short sentences with easy vocabulary on each page make this ideal for young children and new readers. Holland’s photos include some great shots of the babysitter tree, the family group, and the brothers wrestling. Several, though, are more difficult to make out; the bears’ black fur makes them blend into one another and into background tree bark. Backmatter explains the difference between torpor and hibernation and includes two activities: one identifying what black bears eat from among 11 photos and the other matching descriptions of evidence of black bears to photos. - Kirkus Reviews.

F&P Level: N
Holland captures precious moments of this black bear family’s springtime adventures. Just like human children, the yearlings play, explore their surroundings, and then snuggle up with mom for milk. They even stay with a special “babysitter” while mom is away. Someday soon, the yearlings will be grown and go off on their own, but for now they can catch a nap under their mama bear’s watchful eye.

This nonfiction picture book with a cuddle factor includes a 4-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 30-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The interactive ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension.

Our price: $22.95

1259

Yoga Bunny (17)

Item No. : 1259

ISBN: 978-0-06-242952-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books

“The sweetly simple illustrations, along with Bunny doing a wide range of poses on the endpapers, make yoga look like fun. ” — Booklist. “Pair it with Lauren Alderfer’s Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda and Susan Verde’s I Am Yoga.... a serviceable addition for those looking to expand their collection of titles about yoga and mindfulness.” — School Library Journal. Even bunnies do yoga!
It's a perfect day for yoga, and Bunny is practicing his poses and wishes his friends would do yoga with him! But Lizard is too tired, Fox is in a rush, and Bird has the hiccups. Will Bunny ever be able to get his friends to slow down and realize that yoga just might be the solution to their problems? Akin to I Am Yoga by Susan Verde, Yoga Bunny helps readers relax and unwind as they learn beginning yoga poses, from downward dog to tree pose. Debut author-illustrator Brian Russo shows readers just how relaxing yoga can be.

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1052

Yak and Gnu (15)

Item No. : 1052

ISBN: 978-0-7636-7561-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK - DISCOUNTED WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - Lively good humor is afloat?—?along with an armada of adventurous animals?—?in this silly seafaring tale. A romp in the river with Yak in his kayak and Gnu in his canoe leads to a safari full of unusual nautical discoveries. A goat in a boat? A calf on a raft? A whole flotilla of whales and gorillas? No matter how many other strange sailors they come across, Yak and Gnu are certain there is no other beast quite like either of them. Climb aboard for a nonsensical voyage featuring an eclectic collection of embarked animals, awash in rhyme and tongue twisters perfect for reading aloud.

Our price: $7.49

1228

Whose Story is This, Anyway? (16)

Item No. : 1228

ISBN: 978-1-4549-1608-6

Series: Singles and Picture Books

What’s this book about? That depends on who you ask. Our humble narrator thinks he’s got a great story for you, but he barely begins before he’s interrupted . . . by a scallywag pirate with a thrilling legend of mermaids and sea monsters! Soon an entire cast of colorful characters—including a hungry dinosaur, an alien bent on world domination, and a heroic knight—derails the boy’s saga. Everyone has a tale to tell—but if they can all get on the same page, this might turn out to be the best story ever!

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19753

Wolf Who Wanted to Change His Color, The (11)

Item No. : 19753

ISBN: 978-2-7338-1945-6

Series: My Little Picture Books (8x8)

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - My Little Picture Books are a collection of evocative and amusing stories for listeners and readers of all ages. They are about sharing special moments, expressing feelings, encouraging imagination, and enjoying the wonders of reading. This mooring, the wolf is in a very bad mood. He does not think he is at all handsome because he is all gray. His mind is made up: he is going to change his color! But it is not going to be as easy as he thinks...

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1250

Are Pirates Polite? (16)

Item No. : 1250

ISBN: 978-0-545-62874-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Pirates are unruly and pirates love to fight, but pirates still say 'please' and 'thanks' 'cause pirates are polite. Are Pirates Polite? shows pirates' rowdy activities and teaches manners lessons. These pirates remember to say "please" and "thank you." If pirates can be polite, surely young readers can, too! Fun, rhyming text by Corinne Demas and Artemis Roehrig pairs pirates' questionable activities with their lead-by-example lessons in manners. David Catrow's humorous, zany illustrations depict the swashbuckling nature of the pirates. Follow along as pirates have fun on a pirate ship, divide up their treasure, and teach manners. Aargh!

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1190

Big Penguin Party, The (15)

Item No. : 1190

ISBN: 978-1-4926-2334-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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A new discovery book in the tradition of I Spy and Where's Waldo-with a fun penguin story line kids will love! It's Grandma's birthday and all the penguin relatives have gathered for a big costume party. But-uh-oh!-Grandma has misplaced all the accessories she needs for her rainbow costume. Search along with Peter the penguin and Percy the crocodile to help Grandma find her lost items in time for the party!

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1225

Billions of Bricks (16)

Item No. : 1225

ISBN: 978-1-6277-9273-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Two, four, six. Look at all the bricks! Grab a hard hat and all your tools, and get ready for a construction adventure in counting! This clever, rhyming picture book leads readers through a day in the life of a construction crew building with bricks. A brick may seem like just a simple block, but in groupings of ten, twenty, and more, it can create many impressive structures, from hotels to schools to skyscrapers. This is a terrific introduction to counting in quantities for children.

Our price: $13.50

1079

Bringing the Outside In (15)

Item No. : 1079

ISBN: 978-0-4498-1430-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

A rollicking book that reminds young readers to go outside and play! “We’re bringing the outside in, oh, bringing the outside in. . . .” Nothing takes the place of splashing in a puddle or jumping into a pile of autumn leaves. Along with the mud and sand that gets tracked indoors come memories that live forever! Mary McKenna Siddals has written a joyous anthem that encourages children to play in the dirt. It will surely resonate with today’s overscheduled as well as sedentary kids, and their parents.

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1251

Can I Join Your Club? (17)

Item No. : 1251

ISBN: 978-1-61067-593-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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Duck starts his own club – and everyone is welcome! Because when it comes to making friends, being yourself is all that counts!

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18255

Chowder (06)

Item No. : 18255

ISBN: 978-0-316-20088-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - As hard as he tries, Chowder has never managed to fit in with the other neighborhood dogs. While the neighborhood dogs are content to fetch newspapers and take walks, Chowder spends his days on the computer, dancing with his headphones, and using his favorite toy of all, his telescope. But being different makes Chowder lonely. When a petting zoo opens, Chowder is determined to make friends with the zoo animals. And with a strong kick and a flying leap, Chowder finally finds a place where he can be comfortable being his silly, slobbery self.

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1343

Confiscated! (17)

Item No. : 1343

ISBN: 978-0-06-241086-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Confiscated! is a hilarious tale of sibling conflict and cooperation between two dinosaur brothers that all kids will relate to.
When Mama hears Brooks and Mikey fighting over yet another toy, it gets CONFISCATED!
(In other words, taken away.)
It's only when ALL the toys are confiscated that Brooks and Mikey finally learn how to work—and play—together nicely.
(But not before creating a whole heap of trouble . . . )

Our price: $17.99

1237

Dear Dragon (16)

Item No. : 1237

ISBN: 978-0-451-47230-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: “When I was a kid, my best friend was Josh Funk. Now he’s becoming a friend to a whole new generation.”–B.J. Novak, author of The New York Times bestseller The Book With No Pictures * “Montalvo’s visual irony skillfully paces alongside Funk’s gamboling rhymes, rendering readers’ investigation of each spread just as rewarding as the page turns. A playful celebration of difference (and poetry).”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review. A sweet and clever friendship story in rhyme, about looking past physical differences to appreciate the person (or dragon) underneath. George and Blaise are pen pals, and they write letters to each other about everything: their pets, birthdays, favorite sports, and science fair projects. There’s just one thing that the two friends don’t know: George is a human, while Blaise is a dragon! What will happen when these pen pals finally meet face-to-face?

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29573

Easter Parade! (13)

Item No. : 29573

ISBN: 978-0-545-45824-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - The Easter Parade is here! Time to read and give a cheer!

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1257

Egg (17)

Item No. : 1257

ISBN: 978-0-06-240872-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Full-page spreads [depict] surprise, wonder, and newfound companionship. ...Another stunner from Henkes, who is able to evoke so much with few words and such seemingly simple illustrations. Gorgeous and thought-provoking. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review). "Thickly outlined in brown, Henkes's animals exude sweetness and innocence; and a quietly surreal ending, which sees the setting sun morph into an egg and then an orange bird, subtly emphasizes the anything-is-possible potential of storytelling. ...Terrific encouragement for readers to embark on their own narrative experiments." - Publishers Weekly (starred review). "Fans...will delight in his use of line, simple forms, and a gentle palette, all of which clearly portray feelings, depict action, and suggest character. The concise text and straightforward illustrations, however, belie a more complicated tale. ...This is a book that reads will want to pour over." - School Library Journal (starred review). "Picture-book master Henkes...taps into the deepest emotions of preschoolers with the simplest of stories.

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1247

Every Color (16)

Item No. : 1247

ISBN: 978-0-803-74132-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

A new friendship helps a polar bear realize that it’s possible to see every color in the rainbow—you just need to know how to look

In this picture book perfect for fans of Carson Ellis’s Home and Aaron Becker’s Journey, Bear longs to see color . . . but everything around him on the North Pole is white, white, white. When a seagull brings a gift from a little girl, Bear falls in love with the colors in her painting, but it’s not enough. So the girl sets off in her boat to take Bear on an adventure and help him see the colors up close. The pair visits colorful landmarks around the world, from the windmills of Holland to the Egyptian pyramids to New York’s Statue of Liberty. And by the time they return to Bear’s polar home, Bear has learned to see color reflected all around him—especially the colors of the Northern Lights, which were there all along.

Our price: $12.75

1231

Have a Look, Says Book (16)

Item No. : 1231

ISBN: 978-1-4814-2105-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Soft kittens, wooly socks, soggy mittens, fleecy flocks—this pictorial celebration of things tactile explores how what we touch touches us. There’s a reason why toddlers put everything (or so it seems) into their mouths—it’s how they understand it…with grabby hands, open mouths, and…here…open book. In Take a Look, Says Book fleas seem to hop off one page, peas squish bean-bag flat on the next. The images seemingly come to life, just as so much comes to life within our imaginations through reading, and handling things with just the right touch. From legendary editor Richard Jackson and phenomenally talented illustrator Kevin Hawkes, Have a Look, Says Book is a sweet celebration of the ways we discover new things, through touch, through books.

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1185

I Am Yoga (15)

Item No. : 1185

ISBN: 978-1-419-71664-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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STARRED REVIEW "Empowering affirmations and playful illustrations will inspire both children and adults to slow down and strike a pose." ~ Kirkus Reviews. An eagle soaring among the clouds or a star twinkling in the night sky . . . a camel in the desert or a boat sailing across the sea—yoga has the power of transformation. Not only does it strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible. New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and author and certified yoga instructor Susan Verde team up again in this book about creativity and the power of self-expression. I Am Yoga encourages children to explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it. A kid-friendly guide to 16 yoga poses is included.

Our price: $7.48

1339

I Don't Know What to Call My Cat (16)

Item No. : 1339

ISBN: 978-0-544-97143-1

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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Book Reviews: "An amusing, entertaining read, particularly for cat-lovers." —Booklist. When a cat unexpectedly arrives at her house, a little girl takes him in and tries to find the perfect name. Kitty? Rambo? Mr. Maestro? None of these is quite right. Catowning is harder than she imagined, and then the cat disappears! Good thing her next pet arrives so unexpectedly—and he's easy to name, even if he is a bit naughty. But when Steve the Gorilla proves to be much too mischievous to be a pet, the missing, nameless cat just might turn out to be a hero!

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22034

I Want to be a Witch (16)

Item No. : 22034

ISBN: 978-1-58925-495-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

There are many things about being a witch that don't sound so good--like having yucky green hair and cooking up smelly spells. Find out what happens when one little girl decides to make up her own rules about being a witch!

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1137

I'll Catch You If You Fall (16)

Item No. : 1137

ISBN: 978-1-4814-5206-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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In the spirit of Someday and Guess How Much I Love You comes a lyrical and endearing picture book about the people in our lives who are always there to look out for us. Who will keep the boy safe? “I will,” said his mother. “I will hold him close... and never let him lean too far.” Big or small, near or far, we all need someone to watch over us. This touching picture book is a reassuring tale about a journey and the people who are with us as we travel through life. It is for anyone who has wondered, Who will keep me safe? and for anyone who has answered, I will.

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1223

Jack's Worry (16)

Item No. : 1223

ISBN: 978-0-7636-7845-6

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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Book Reviews: PreS-Gr 2-Despite the child's ominous feelings about the concert, Zuppardi's pencil-drawn and brightly colored acrylic cartoon illustrations add an upbeat feeling to this simple story, which turns out well. VERDICT Zuppardi successfully describes a universal fear and provides a simple mind-set that even a preschooler can use to help overcome that fear.-Susan Scheps, formerly at Shaker Public Library, OH. Zappardi successfully describes a universal fear and provides a simple mind-set that even a preschooler can use to help overcome that fear. -School Library Journal. Ideal antidote for anxious kids facing their own Worries.-Kirkus Reviews. Performing in a first musical concert can be a nerve-wracking experience, as Zuppardi has artfully visualized...The acrylic-and-pencil illustrations truly transmit the amorphous nature of worrying, using convincing facial and body language, followed by huge happy smiles portraying a joyful resolution. -Booklist. Zuppardi's scribbly pencils and expressive bursts of paint readily capture the big, intense emotions Jack is feeling. -Publishers Weekly. A touching and reassuring story about the jitters associated with first experiences — and the satisfaction that comes with conquering your fears. Jack loves playing the trumpet, and for weeks he’s been looking forward to taking part in his first concert. But on the morning of the big day, Jack finds he has a Worry. And his Worry starts to grow. Even when Jack’s mother calls him for a special breakfast, even when he hides under the bed or runs around the yard, his Worry follows him. Suddenly, when it’s almost time to leave for the concert, Jack finds it’s all too much. For anyone who’s ever been afraid of failing at something new, this book offers just what’s needed to shrink a Worry down to size.

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1340

Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, The (17)

Item No. : 1340

ISBN: 978-0-06-243889-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews & Awards: “Cheeky humor and prideful asides will have listeners in stitches. A closer-to-perfect pairing couldn’t be imagined. Everyone wins!” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“The earnest gravity of the fighters’ quests paired with the mundane setting and melodramatic tone are perfectly balanced to produce a brand of purely absurd, sidesplitting humor that kids will gobble up.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Daywalt’s text, set in a range of expressive fonts, combines the heightened verbosity of vintage action comics with the swagger of backyard scuffles, and Rex composes wildly dramatic battle scenes against backdrops of thunderstorms, erupting volcanoes, and missile launches. Forget reading aloud—this story demands bombastic, full-volume performances.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“While kids will snicker reading this on their own, it’s perfect for a guffawing share with younger sibs or buddy read, followed, of course, by a rousing game of Rock Paper Scissors.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
“Laugh-out-loud funny and outrageous at times, this read-aloud will have listeners jumping out of their seats. This is the sort of story that makes children love to read.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
’The title and cover image are enough to get you giggling all on their own. But the epic battles depicted by children’s book powerhouses Drew Daywalt and Adam Rex are sure to have us in stitches.” Best Books of the Month — Brightly.com

New York Times Bestseller! 5 Starred Reviews!
"Will have listeners in stitches." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Purely absurd, sidesplitting humor." —Booklist (starred review)
"Demands bombastic, full-volume performances." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Perfect for a guffawing share with younger sibs or buddy read." —BCCB (starred review)
"The sort of story that makes children love to read." —School Library Journal (starred review)

From acclaimed, bestselling creators Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, and Adam Rex, author-illustrator of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, comes a laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors.

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1232

Listen to Our World (16)

Item No. : 1232

ISBN: 978-1-4424-5472-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

From beloved storytellers Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson and with shimmering illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet comes a celebration of the animals all around us! Squawk! Hiss! Grr! Roar! Big, small, black, brown—all kinds of animals make their home in our world. From the jungle to the mountains to your own backyard, listen and you just might hear the sounds they make!

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16007

Little Miss Muffet (15)

Item No. : 16007

ISBN: 978-1-62914-616-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Book Reviews: “Trapani slyly inserts clues as to what might next befall the hapless Miss Muffet in her brightly colored illustrations, which humorously capture both Miss Muffet’s primness and her fright. . . . A fun romp.” ~ Kirkus Reviews. Poor little Miss Muffet. She just can’t seem to catch a break! All she wants to do is eat her curds and whey in peace. But when a rather terrifying spider appears, she desperately scurries away. Frantically searching for some much-needed solace, she ventures outside only to be startled by a vivacious frog, a squawking crow, and easily the largest moose ever seen! What else could she possibly encounter outside? And will she ever get back to the safety of her tuffet? Rediscover this adored, classic nursery rhyme—for the first time in paperback—with delightfully charming illustrations by acclaimed author and illustrator Iza Trapani! Incorporating all the directional words kids need to learn early on in this silly story, Trapani creates a wonderful rendition of a perennial favorite that’s sure to have kids hoping for the little miss to find a safe space from all those fearful creatures.

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1249

Madeline Finn and the Library Dog (16)

Item No. : 1249

ISBN: 978-1-56145-910-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Madeline Finn DOES NOT like to read. Not books. Not magazines. Not even the menu on the ice cream truck. But Madeline Finn DOES want a gold star from her teacher. Stars are for good readers. Stars are for understanding words. And saying them out loud. Fortunately, Madeline Finn meets Bonnie, a library dog. Reading out loud to Bonnie isn't so bad. When Madeline Finn gets stuck, Bonnie doesn't mind. Madeline Finn can pet her until she figures the word out. As it turns out, it's fun to read when you're not afraid of making mistakes. Bonnie teaches Madeline Finn that it s okay to go slow. And to keep trying. Just like the sticker says.

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36914

Man Gave Names to All the Animals (15)

Item No. : 36914

ISBN: 978-1-4549-1576-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: A beautiful concept wiht gorgeous artwork." ~ Kirkus Reviews. "With its broad appeal to spiritual scientific, and just plain animal-loving audiences, this book is a winner." ~ School Library Journal. “Man gave names to all the animals. In the beginning, in the beginning. Man gave names to all the animals. In the beginning, long time ago.” Whimsical and witty, “Man Gave Names to All the Animals” first appeared on Bob Dylan's album Slow Train Coming in 1979. With Dylan's blessing, illustrator Jim Arnosky has crafted a stunning picture book adaptation of the song that's a treat for both children and adults, with breathtaking images of more than 170 animals. The revered musical legend rarely allows his songs to be illustrated, and Arnosky has done the song proud with a parade of spectacular creatures ready to receive their names—until the surprise ending, when children get to name an animal all by themselves!

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22750

Max and the Tag-Along Moon (15)

Item No. : 22750

ISBN: 978-0-14-751546-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews & Awards: "Coretta Scott King Award-winning Cooper has created a gentle, comforting story that will reassure children that those who love us are always with us.". ~ Booklist. "Cooper uses his signature style to illustrate both the landscape--sometimes viewed from the car windows or reflected in the vehicle's mirror--and the expressive faces of his characters. Coupled with the story's lyrical text, this is a lovely mood piece. A quiet, warm look at the bond between grandfather and grandson." ~ Kirkus Reviews. "The full moon is a friendly presence on each spread, and the varied vantage points incorporate soothing imagery, such as a bird silhouetted against the sky. Signs with arrows point the way home, reassuring readers that despite the lengthy trip, Max is heading in the right direction. His face is expressive, clearly conveying his varied emotions, from wonder to happiness and wistfulness. Perfect for one-on-one readings"~ School Library Journal. "Writing in poetic, evocative prose, Cooper offers just the right amount of support to the lush illustrations and the thoughtful, observant hero."~ Publishers Weekly. "There's a softness to the naturalistic double-page scenes, particularly when the moon glow illuminates the night drive through the peaceful landscape and in the close-ups of Max's bedtime preparations. The paintings created using a subtractive process in mixed media help define Cooper's characteristic humanistic images." ~ Children's Literature. Experience the wonder of the moon following you home with a Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator! Great for Father’s Day and Grandparent’s Day! Max loves his grandpa. When they must say good-bye after a visit, Grandpa promises Max that the moon at Grandpa’s house is the same moon that will follow him all the way home. On that swervy-curvy car ride back to his house, Max watches as the moon tags along. But when the sky darkens and the moon disappears behind clouds, he worries that it didn’t follow him home after all. Where did the moon go—and what about Grandpa’s promise?

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1214

Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood (16)

Item No. : 1214

ISBN: 978-0-544-35769-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: "An inspiring and wistful message wrapped up in a subtle, thoughtful narrative and lively, beautiful art: simply superb." Kirkus, STARRED review. "...Campoy and Howell deliver a clear, uplifting message about the power of art to revitalize people and their surroundings." Publishers Weekly. "This empowering story of community engagement might inspire kids to get involved in their own neighborhoods." Booklist. What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation—and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration!

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20504

Meanest Birthday Girl, The (15)

Item No. : 20504

ISBN: 978-0-544-45597-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Book Reviews: "A gift of a book for new readers.” ~ Kirkus Reviews, starred review. It’s Dana’s birthday, so she can do what she likes. And what Dana likes to do is pinch. And call people names. And steal her classmates’ desserts. You probably know a kid like Dana. What can stop her from being so mean? In this story, it’s not what you might expect. Because sometimes, it takes a little creativity (and possibly a very large pet) to change a mean kid’s ways. Five short chapters with comical full-color illustrations offer a fresh, fun take on bullying and birthdays (and pet elephants).

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29099

Monday is One Day (15)

Item No. : 29099

ISBN: 978-0-439-78925-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: "Levine (Monday Is One Day) underlines the need for heroes that 'look like us' (he invokes Barack Obama and Sandy Koufax in his dedication)" ~ Publishers Weekly. "Levine addresses the concerns of many children who want to believe that magic exists and avails everyone." ~ Booklist. "Ideal for families with working parents!" ~ Booklist, Starred Review. "This delightful book reminds us that even though the definition of family is constantly changing, the definition of love stays the same." ~ Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medalist for The Invention of Hugo Cabret. "Monday is One Day presents a soothing ritual that will be welcomed by children and parents alike in any family where Mom or Dad works." ~ Amy Schwartz, Charlotte Zolotow Award-winning author

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24763

Mr. President Goes to School (16)

Item No. : 24763

ISBN: 978-1-56145-892-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

F&P Level N Grade 3. Book Reviews and Awards: Children's Choices ?International Reading Association/Children's Book Council 2011. Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (nominee) ?Washington Library Media Association 2012. Alabama Camellia Awards (nominee, grades K-1) ?Alabama Department of Education 2011-2012. Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (starred, primary) ?Kansas National Education Association 2011. Charlotte Award Suggested Reading List (primary) ?New York State Reading Association 2012. Utah Book Award (finalist, children's division) ?Utah Center for the Book 2010. "The artscoops all the inherent silliness out of the story but has a tender side too." ?Booklist. "...an adorable book that readers of all ages will fall in love with." ?OC Family Magazine. "Overall, a fun introduction to the great things that can be learned in school." ?School Library Journal. "...a prime example of what great picture books are all about..." ?Picture Book Depot. Preschoolers and younger elementary students will enjoy seeing an esteemed man being human and childlike..." ?The Voice-Tribune. "...Kids will get a kick and a chuckle out of this tall tale about the president." ?Hickory Ridge Reader. This wise, funny tale, with its warm-toned pictures, deals humorously with school issues such as working through conflict and taking turns. It is sure to spark spirited discussion, laughs and exuberant rounds of hokey pokey in classrooms across the country." ?Washington Parent. When the president of the United States has a frustrating day, he decides to go back to the place where he learned the most important lessons of all. Everyone has bad days. Even the president. So when his day starts off badly, Mr. President decides he is in need of a time-out from running the country. Disguising himself, he sneaks out of the White House, hurries down the street to the local school, and enrolls in Mrs. Appletree’s class. There Mr. President slides his fingers through globs of finger paint. He spins himself silly on the merry-go-round at recess. He practices saying “please,” raising his hand, and taking turns. And he doesn’t miss a single beat when everyone does the hokey-pokey. But when he returns to the White House, he is greeted by a panicked secretary of state and two angry world leaders on the brink of war. Fortunately, Mr. President recalls what he learned in Mrs. Appletree’s class, and he comes up with just the right approach to avoid an international crisis. Children will delight in Rick Walton’s laugh-out-loud story and its over-the-top take on conflict resolution. Brad Sneed’s watercolor illustrations capture the humor of the story with their exaggerated, outsized characters and playfully distorted compositions. Teaching Themes: Manners, Sharing, Mutual Respect.

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26506

My Name is Yoon (14)

Item No. : 26506

ISBN: 978-1-250-05711-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Book Reviews & Awards: Praise for My Name Is Yoon: "With subtle grace, this moving story depicts a Korean girl's difficult adjustment to her new life in America. . . . Swiatkowska's stunningly spare, almost surrealistic paintings enhance the story's message." ~ School Library Journal, starred review. "As noteworthy for what it leaves out as for what it includes. . . . Yoon may be new to America, but her feelings as an outsider will be recognizable to all children." ~ Publishers Weekly, starred review. "This is a humorous picture book that explores the feelings a young korean girl as she enters an American school. She struggles with the adjustment to a new language and wants to keep her name as it is in the Korean language. She fights writing her name in english by making up different names for herself, including "bird" and "cat." By the end of the story Yoon has learned to accept that she may have to behave differently in America but that she can still retain her pride for her culture." ~ Becca at Good Reads. "What I like about this book is how this short book addresses so many feelings and changes in so few pages. Yoon does not want to be in America, and is having a little trouble adjusting, but after time she begins to feel more comfortable. This would be great to read aloud in a class and opening a discussion on when the students have felt uncomfortable in a new situation. Reading this book would be useful to help DLL to share how their names are written in their home languages. It would be very nice if a parent or parents could be brought in to help write all of the student's names in different languages and displaying the names in the hallway for visitors to see. At one booth at a multicultural fair this past school year a family from China did this for anyone who stopped by, and it was a big hit! I only wish the teacher in the story would have asked Yoon to show her her name written in Korean. Terrific book though!"~ Good Reads. Getting to feel at home in a new country Yoon’s name means "shining wisdom," and when she writes it in Korean, it looks happy, like dancing figures. But her father tells her that she must learn to write it in English. In English, all the lines and circles stand alone, which is just how Yoon feels in the United States. Yoon isn’t sure that she wants to be YOON. At her new school, she tries out different names—maybe CAT or BIRD. Maybe CUPCAKE! Helen Recorvits’s spare and inspiring story about a little girl finding her place in a new country is given luminous pictures filled with surprising vistas and dreamscapes by Gabi Swiatkowska. My Name Is Yoon is a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year.

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18273

My Uncle Martin's Words for America (15)

Item No. : 18273

ISBN: 978-1-4197-1836-6

Series: Singles and Picture Books

In this inspirational story about Martin Luther King Jr.—told from the perspective of his niece Angela Farris Watkins—readers learn how King used his message of love and peace to effectively fight for African Americans’ civil rights. Focusing on important words and phrases from his speeches, such as justice, freedom, and equality, Watkins uses King’s language to expose young readers to important events during the civil rights era. The simple yet striking text, along with a timeline and glossary, makes this book an accessible tool for helping a young audience learn about the importance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of nonviolence and his contributions to American history

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1037

Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop! (14)

Item No. : 1037

ISBN: 978-1-4197-1027-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Follow this little ninja as he sneaks up on the family dog, swipes a cookie from his brother, and escapes from Granny’s kiss . . . only to be out-ninja’d by his younger brother’s sneak attack! Young readers will be drawn in by the fast-paced rhymes that parallel the little ninja’s quick moves, and will chant the refrain with glee! This humorous ode to stalking, sneaking, spying, and scheming is sure to be read over and over again, inspiring imaginary play for a new generation of ninjas. Book Reviews: "Bright primary hues add an energetic yet retro feel to Carpenter’s illustrations... a good choice for mischievous preschoolers with an interest in the martial arts." ~ Kirkus Reviews. "The blocky, bold illustrations and quickly paced narrative combine to evoke satisfying comic-book action." ~ School Library Journal

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20536

No Sleep for the Sheep! (11)

Item No. : 20536

ISBN: 978-0-544-66834-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - One tired sheep wants nothing more than a good night's sleep. All is peaceful until—QUACK! Is that a duck at the barn door? And now a goat? A pig? A cow? A horse? Each new unexpected guest is bigger and louder than the last! How will the sheep ever get this barnyard crowd to quiet down before—COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO!

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36758

Noisy Bird Sing-Along (15)

Item No. : 36758

ISBN: 978-1-58469-514-1

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: " Here's a delightful enough approach to the varied world of bird song that can be shared by the whole family-young children and their parents or teachers alike. A wonderful addition to a child's or school's library, and an excellent addition to Himmelman's extensive natural history series. ~ Noble S. Proctor, PhD, Ornithologist. "In the life of every naturalist, there is a book that helped inspire his or her passion for the natural world. Usually this book is read in their childhood years, when the excitement of discovery is fresh...promises to occupy such a niche for future generations of naturalists. It's fresh, colorful, and has just the right blend of information and fun. Here's a book sure to give children a head start on a lifelong passion for nature." ~ Michael DiGiorgio, described by Bird Watcher's Digest as a "consummate field birder, a keen observer, and a talented artist."Every kind of bird has their very own kind of sound! Cheerful sounds, mournful sounds, sweet sounds, weird sounds. You can tell who they are without even opening your eyes. And what fun to sing along! Enjoy this fun new title from the author and illustrator of Noisy Bug Sing-Along and Noisy Frog Sing-Along!

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1235

Ollie Outside (16)

Item No. : 1235

ISBN: 978-1-63198-105-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Ollie has a big imagination and big plans for summer. But no one in his family wants to go outside and play. Dad is sending emails, Mom is watching TV, Ollie’s siblings are playing video games and texting—even Gram and Gramps are too busy downloading photos. Too much screen time! How can Ollie get his family to shut off their gadgets and play together? In our technology-focused world, more kids than ever turn to screens for information and entertainment—just like their parents. By the time children are eight, they spend seven or more hours a day with screens and electronics. Ollie Outside invites kids and parents to read together, get outdoors, and focus on family fun. Tips at the end of the book reinforce this message. Common Core Standards: W.1.1,2,3,5,8 SL.1.1,1a,1b,1c,2,3,4,5,6 RF.1.1,2,3,3f,4,4a,4c L.1.4,4a,4c,5,5a,5b,5c,5d,6 RL.1.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9

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25003

Once Upon a Banana (13)

Item No. : 25003

ISBN: 9.78E+12

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Everyday street signs act as deadpan captions for the slapstick happenings in this ingenious picture book that is hilariously told in street signs. Go! The sign says: “Put litter in its place.” But someone isn’t paying attention. He drops a banana peel on the ground—and a series of comical slips, spills, and falls are set hilariously into motion. First the grocer, then the painter, next the bicycle messenger, and then—oh, no—not the baby in the carriage! An entire town turned upside down, all by a banana peel! Caldecott Medalist David Small and award-winning author Jennifer Armstrong have created a roller-coaster ride of a picture book told in rhyming street signs that will tickle and delight readers from beginning to end, over and over again. Book Reviews: Kirkus: "Hilarious." School Library Journal: "Glorious."

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PB00129

Oh, Ick!: 114 Experiments Guaranteed to Gross You Out! (16)

Item No. : PB00129

ISBN: 978-0-7611-8738-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

From the bestselling author of Oh, Yuck! and Oh, Yikes!, with over 1.25 million copies in print, here is an A-Z compendium of hands-on grossness. Featuring 117 interactive experiments and ick-tivities, Oh, Ick! delves into the science behind everything disgusting. Stage an Ooze Olympics to demonstrate viscosity and the nature of slime. Observe how fungi grow by making a Mold Zoo. Embark on an Insect Safari to get to know the creepy crawlies around your home. And learn what causes that embarrassing acne on your face by baking a Pimple Cake to pop—and eat. Eww!

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36759

Over on a Mountain: Somewhere in the World (15)

Item No. : 36759

ISBN: 978-1-58469-519-6

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Nonfiction Tie in- Social Studies, Geography, Science, Life Science, Animals, Ecology, Habitats. Book Reviews: Dubin's textured cut- and torn-paper illustrations evoke both animals and habitats fur looks soft, rocks look hard, and one can almost smell the greenery, though the scenes are less realistic than cute. And the back matter adds significantly to the learning experience with paragraphs about mountain habitats, the featured animals and the bonus hidden animals. Author s and illustrator s notes give hints on how to extend the fun and learning and tell how the art was created. ~ Kirkus Reviews. "This book is a great introduction for young ones to both wildlife and geography, all while learning how to count. The beautiful art will draw in readers of all ages. "~ David Mizejewski, Naturalist, National Wildlife Federation. The beautiful artwork and excellent rhyming text would be enough to recommend this title. But its clever inclusion of counting, animals, and habitats that makes it a perfect pick for STEM story times with young children." ~ Amy Koester, the Show Me Librarian. This book captures the wonderful diversity of the world's mountains with illustrations that make you want to touch the animals and landscapes. A great interactive book for young kids with enough accurate background information to be educational for the adults." ~ William McShea, Ecologist and Giant Panda Expert. Discover twenty cool animals, ten great mountain ranges, and seven continents all in one story! And do it in the age-old style of children the world over - by clapping, counting, singing, and acting like . . . Well, animals! What fun!

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36763

Over on the Farm (16)

Item No. : 36763

ISBN: 978-1-58469-549-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: The lively illustrations of farm animals will bring smiles to the faces of children and adults alike, and the rhythm, rhyme, counting, and movement opportunities lovingly crafted into Marianne's prose ensure that young readers will be both engaged and delighted." ~ Rae Pica, author, What If Everybody Understood Child Development? Her books take young children on adventures that connect music, language, counting, and movement … and this time she takes them on a lively trip to the farm! Children will be singing along with this simple melody while counting and acquiring new vocabulary. The activities provided in the back of the book create an interactive experience children will want to have again and again." ~Emily Morgan, author of the Next Time You See children's book series and Picture-Perfect Science Lessons. Welcome to the farm, where pigs roll, goats nibble, horses gallop, hens peck, and turkeys strut! Count, clap, and sing along to the classic tune of “Over in the Meadow” while learning about life on a classic farm. This book is one of Marianne’s own favorites, and is a delight for children and adults alike. Cathy’s illustrations are charming. And as usual, Marianne offers up a potpourri of valuable information about farm animals and suggestions for child-friendly activities. Downloads.

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32191

Panda Kindergarten (15)

Item No. : 32191

ISBN: 978-0-06-057852-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: "Praise for Panda Kindergarten...will steal your heart and remind us that we must act now to help preserve one of the most precious treasures from the animal kingdom." ~ Craig, Isabella & Juliana Hatkoff, New York Times bestselling authors. "Clear and detailed photographs are visual treats. High Cuteness Factor." ~ School LIbrary Journal. "Simple yet informative. A fine choice for preschool and primary science units." ~ ALA Booklist. Follow a day in the life of the panda cubs at China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda at the Wolong Nature Preserve, the largest research facility for giant pandas in China. Cubs are raised together in a protected setting—dubbed panda kindergarten—where they grow strong and learn skills that will help prepare them to be released into the wild when they are older. With spare text by veteran nonfiction writer Joanne Ryder and irresistible full-color photographs by Katherine Feng, whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Panda Kindergarten will delight young readers as they learn more about these amazing creatures. Supports the Common Core State Standards

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1181

Who Done It? (15)

Item No. : 1181

ISBN: 978-1-4521-4198-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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Book Reviews: "An absolute gem."~ School Library Journal. "One page of pleasure after another."~ Kirkus Reviews, starred review. "Even when readers have successfully spotted the culprits, finding them again is unlikely to get old."~Publishers Weekly. School Library Journal: PreS-Gr 2-This long and slim French import is an absolute gem. Told mostly through illustration, it is a humorous seek-and-find book that will have kids opening the cleverly oriented horizontal-format pages again and again. The humor and detailed, expressive characters paired with the shape and feel of this book will delight a broad range of readers. VERDICT Great for storytime, lap reading, or independent readers, this is a must-have for most libraries serving children. ~ Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA. In this charming book, each page asks the reader a question about the lineup of characters featured on the spread. Sharp eyes and keen observation are necessary. There's only one right answer, and it's not always easy! Kids will love learning early concepts like expressions and positions as a natural consequence of their hunt for clues in the details of the lineup. It's a book for all audiences: the seek-and-find call to action on every page makes Who Done It? a wonderful lap or parent read, while the whimsical art, distinctive horizontal format, and hip exposed board ensures this book will be equally appealing as engaging coffee table décor.

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1094

What's in the Garden? (15)

Item No. : 1094

ISBN: 978-1-58469-189-1

Series: Singles and Picture Books

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Good food doesn't begin on a store shelf with a box. It comes from a garden bursting with life, color, sounds, smells, sunshine, moisture, birds, and bees! Healthy food becomes much more interesting when children know where they come from. So what's in the garden? Kids will find a variety fruits and vegetables, and a tasty, kid-friendly recipe for each one to start a lifetime of good eating. A "food for thought" section presents interesting facts about each fruit and vegetable, and a "how does your garden grow?" section explains facts about gardening and the parts of plants. Author Marianne Berkes consulted with nutritionists and personally made every recipe in the book, to be sure they are both tasty and kid-friendly. Book Reviews & Awards: 2014 Learning Magazine Teacher's Choice Award Winner, 2014 AHS Growing Good Kids Excellence in Children's Literature Award Winner, 2014 Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year Award Winner, 2014 Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner, 2014 Virginia Ag in the Classroom Book of the Year Award Winner, 2013 IBPPG Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner, 2013 Living Now Book Award Winner (Gold Award - Children's Non-Fiction), 2013 Mom's Choice Gold Award Winner, 2013 NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner, 2013 Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval, 2013 Forward Reviews Book of the Year Award (Finalist, Picture Books), 2013 Young Voices Foundation IMMY Award (Silver Award Winner)), 2013 Purple Dragonfly Book Award (Honorable Mention), 2013 Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval. "Berkes' latest is a departure from many children's gardening books, combining rhyming verses with recipes celebrating the garden's bounty. Rectos present readers with a rhyming challenge to name what is growing, providing textual clues as well as gorgeously detailed and realistic illustrations….young chefs are likely to get a wide introduction to both the products of the garden and the culinary arts. . . . A celebration of growing and eating that is just in time for spring planting. ~ Kirkus Reviews (January 23, 2013). "Rhythmic poetry gives one-page clues that answer the title question. "The fresh fruits and vegetables revealed by turning the page are celebrated in vibrant full-color illustrations. There's a recipe for each fruit or vegetable" Four pages for adults are filled with ideas for using the book with children." ~ School Library Journal - Frances E. Millhouser (May 2013). What makes this book unique is that it is designed around kid-friendly recipes for the things you can grow in your garden. Want to know more ? At the back of the book is a list of interesting information about each one. Not sure on how to plant? There is help here, too. It even has a list of important words and more books, songs, and websites that will encourage further exploration. Needless to say, there is a great "crop" of books for the spring season. Why not "plant" yourself in your local library or bookstore and select a few to "devour". I am sure you will agree that this will be a wonderful way to begin the spring and get ready for what awaits us as the weather gets warmer.- Western New York Family Magazine - Dr. Donna Phillips (April 2013). Illustrations feature glorious summer gardens buzzing with life and kids enjoying their healthy snacks. The rhymes are inspired, the images inviting and the connections drawn between growing and eating perfect for encouraging the consumption of fresh fruits and veggies. - E Magazine (March/April 2013). ! This attractive introduction to 12 edible plants is intended to stimulate healthy eating among kids. A four-line rhyme poses a question, and the next page provides the answer along with a boxed recipe and an illustration of a child preparing or eating it. The realistic, brightly colored paintings depict multicultural children (many missing baby teeth) and use icons for each ingredient . . .- ALA Booklist - Julie Cummins (May 2013). This book teaches kids about various fruits and vegetables that can be grown in their own backyard and how good food does not come from a box or a store shelf. Colorful illustrations and easy, kid-friendly recipes inspire a lifetime of good eating. Ages 3-8. - Charlotte Parent - Katy LeGrand (April 1 2013). Did you know that lettuce is the second most popular fresh vegetable in the United States? The potato is number one. So What's in the Garden? not only provides a lot of helpful scientific material but also serves as an introductory cookbook for students. The back of the book has further information about the fruits and vegetables mentioned, how to grow a garden, plant parts, and cooking. Many more free teaching and learning ideas are available at the publisher's website. Children should know that good food begins not with a box on a store shelf but from a garden, and this book will help them understand how that happens. - Home School Book Review - Wayne Walker (April 2013)…charmingly illustrated exploring the things that reside in the garden, from the fruits and vegetables that blossom there to the critters who call them home. Highly recommended. - Midwest Book Review - James Cox (March 2013). Good food doesn't come from a box on a supermarket shelf, but from our gardens and farms. This book offers guessing games and tasty recipes to make food interesting and start you on a lifetime of healthy eating. - Skipping Stones - James Cox (Sept-Oct 2013). As an avid gardener myself, I am always interested in reading gardening books for kids. What's in the Garden is a brand new book that is sure to get children interested in not only learning to grow their own food, but also in healthy eating and cooking. Each two-page spread features a different fruit or vegetable and a simple recipe using that food, such as applesauce, carrot muffins, blueberry pie and more. You'll love the colorful illustrations In the book's back matter is a list of the foods featured with their history and information about how they grow. There are also tips about growing, descriptions of plant parts, cooking vocabulary and additional resources. Curious children thrive in school, in work and in life. And gardening is one terrific way to pique their curiosity. - Good Reads with Ronna - Debbie Glade (Feb. 20, 2013). The illustrations here are gorgeous; photo-realistic down to the last detail. The rhymes are fun and are written at a level that is appropriate to challenge the target audience of 3 to 8-year-olds. In a time when so many of us are separate from the work of growing and preparing the food that we eat, this book helps us to see and recapture that critical link. The diversity of children pictured is great, making it easy for your child to see him/herself in these pages. Included are a dozen recipes to go with each food item, a cooking vocabulary list, and more information about the anatomy of plants and how they grow. Of special interest to educators (home or otherwise) are the printable companion activities available on the book's website.- Blogcritics.org - Courtney Cable (May 28, 2013). The book is written as easy-to-solve riddles. There is also an easy-to-make recipe associated with that fruit or vegetable. Each full page spread is an accurate, vibrantly colored illustration that draws the reader in. So detailed are the illustrations that you can almost feel the texture of a leaf, the fine hairs along the pumpkin stalk.- Grade Reading - Darci Pattison (May 2013) Four pages of back matter include "Food for Though" which tells a bit more about each of the fruits and vegetables. "How does your Garden Grow?" lists what plants need (light, air, water… just for starters) and clears up the question: is a tomato a fruit? You can learn about plant parts, cooking terms, and find a list of garden songs to sing while you pull weeds. I can't think of a better place to be on the solstice than in a garden! - Sallys Bookshelf Blogpost - Sue Heavenrich (July 11, 2013). What could be better than a book brimming with delicious rhyming verse? A book of taste-tempting riddle poems with gorgeous art, yummy recipes, food for thought, and gardening tips, of course! In What's in the Garden? (Dawn Publications, 2013), Berkes and Arbo celebrate the joys of growing and eating familiar fruits and veggies with a cast of adorable, happily-engaged multi-ethnic kids. This delightfully fun, interactive feast is served up in a clever format:. - Jama's Alphabet Soup - Jama Rattigan (June 7, 2013). This is a lovely colorful, illustrated children's book about the foods that grow in the garden. It is fun for adults too, as the book reads first with a description of the plant, calling on the reader to identify the what is it. I love this idea. Then on the next page the answer is revealed along with a recipe, easy enough to cook together with child, using the plant that was described on the previous page. This is a great book that I highly recommend, especially if you are planning a garden with the little ones come spring. A+++- An Angel's Kiss (March 17, 2013). Here is a book that will stimulate kids' appetite for exploring the world of gardens as well as stimulate their appetite for good, fresh food . . . and make the connection between the natural world and what they eat… a sweet and informative book, perfect to use as a read-aloud with young children- Carolie Sly, Education Program Director, Center for Ecoliteracy. Using the recipes in the book-or asking students to contribute their own-this book encourages a conversation about the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables. - Rose Judd-Murray, Educational Specialist, National Gardening Association. What's in the Garden? is fun because children get to solve mysteries! The back of the book includes more info on each food item in the book, information on how plants grow and reproduce, cooking terms, and a list of garden songs, books and websites. Parents, teachers and librarians can find more downloadable activities relating to Dawn Publications' books at www.dawnpub.com. - Susan Heim, Chicken Soup for the Soul Editor (February 2013). So how do we go about convincing children and their parents that eating healthier is worth the effort? Books like What's in the Garden? can be part of the solution. This book combines poetry and recipes to make growing, preparing, and eating food a fun experience for a family. The recipe and instructions are located beneath the illustration…it seems that the author has made an attempt to make substitutions in order for the recipes to be healthier. The broccoli dip recipe calls for yogurt instead of mayonnaise. A glossary of cooking terms and a list of more sources for garden information are also included. Several more activities and bookmarks are available if you go to the downloadable activities page on the Dawn Publications website. If your school has a garden, this book would be a great resource for your class. I think sharing some of these recipes and the activities page in a parent newsletter would be helpful as well. For older classes, recipes always show up on those pesky standardized reading tests, so you could write one of these recipes on a piece of chart paper and talk about how you read procedural text and what questions you could ask. This also leads to lessons on sequence. Spring is just around the corner so break out your seed catalog, pick up a copy of What's in the Garden? and start planning for a season of healthy eating.- NC Teacher Stuff - Jeff Barger (March 2013). The ingredients are simple and fresh and the list of ingredients is short, so each recipe tastes fresh and is simple to prepare. This children's cookbook is an exploration of fruit and vegetables you might find in your own garden.- Vegbooks - Jennifer Kali (May 2013). What struck me first about this book that I was happy to see was the cultural diversity in children's illustrations. Big deal for those of us in federal agencies (and should be for everyone!) My favorite part is the fact that the pictures included the pollinators or sometimes pest of the plants….capturing what you truly will see on these plants, like it or not! And I am drawn to rhyming books myself - catchy, fun to read to groups and at the same time shares information. Added bonus that the kids get to "guess" what the vegetable is before turn the page…although a 2 page spread on one topic is a good layout too. - Linda Hauser - USDA Forest Service, Shawnee National Forest (March 2013). There is an awesome "food for thought" section that gives interesting facts about each fruit and vegetable. The "how does your garden grow?" section, with cool facts about gardening and plants, really got my son excited for planting our garden in Spring. I love this book for reinforcing healthy foods and the excitement it brings to growing and cooking your own food!- Your World Natural Blogspot - Cara Nitz (March 2013). The cadence of the riddles pulls you right in and it is so much fun to guess the plant that is being described. The recipes are not only child friendly, but will appeal to adults as well. As usual, Marianne has provided a wealth of helpful information and resources at the end of the book- Judy Houser, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy (February 2013). These are my favorite types of childrens books, ones that can actually engage your children in the kitchen or outside in the garden. We have decided based on this book to start a garden in the spring, this made it look so fun! - Cypertronic Reviews - Stephanie Szostak (January 2013).

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29542

What I Saw in the Teachers' Lounge (15)

Item No. : 29542

ISBN: 978-0-545-38473-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books

A funny back-to-school story by Jerry Pallotta and Howard McWilliam! What do teachers actually do every day in the teachers' lounge? When an imaginative child peeks inside, he embarks on a wild, funny adventure you'll never forget. Who knew that teachers surf, hike, eat frog-eyeball soup, and walk through the rain forest--all while in the teacher's lounge? Howard McWilliam's bold, vibrant illustrations show us all kinds of delightful surprises on the other side of the teachers' lounge door.

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22574

Phoebe & Digger (16)

Item No. : 22574

ISBN: 978-0-7636-8894-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

“Nuanced and humorous, this is a worthy addition to the new-sibling shelf.” — Kirkus Reviews. "Perfect for storytime." ~ School Library Journal. When Mama got a new baby, Phoebe got a new digger. And when Mama is busy with the baby, Phoebe and Digger are busy, too. Finally, Mama says it’s time to go to the park, the one with real dirt, where Phoebe and Digger happily build and knock down and dig things up. That is, until a big girl comes by, with mean teeth and grabby hands. Phoebe tries everything she can, but what if she never gets Digger back? Comical illustrations and a spot-on story are sure to make readers of all ages smile in recognition.

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29192

Santa Pups (14)

Item No. : 29192

ISBN: 978-0-545-48479-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Santa loves his reindeer. But what happens when he decides to let dogs pull his sleigh? What kind of dog would be best? The Labradors made too much noise, the mastiffs were too big, and the greyhounds were too fast. Santa tried poodles, Pekingese, pit bulls, Shar-Peis, Dalmatians, dachshunds, basset hounds, sheepdogs, and even mutts. He wound up adopting all the dogs, but none could replace the reindeer. Award-winning author Jerry Pallotta delivers a humorous Christmas tale that reimagines what Santa's sleigh ride would be like with dogs. Young dog lovers will bark and howl along as they see Santa Claus give every dog a chance. Will Terry's illustrations show the zany fun of what happens when Santa lets dogs do a reindeer's job.

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24765

Santa's Eleven Months Off (16)

Item No. : 24765

ISBN: 978-1-56145-962-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: "...expansive oil paintings keep the energy high, depicting the jolly fat man zooming off for sushi in Hollywood, sumo wrestling in Japan and lounging on the beach in summer." ~ Publisher's Weekly. In this uproarious tale by popular author and Simpsons writer Mike Reiss, Santa recovers from a hectic December by embarking on an hilarious campaign of adventure and self-improvement--from sumo wrestling to international espionage to continuing education (including Elf Esteem and Basic Reindeer Labor Laws). But no matter where he goes or what he does, he's still our beloved Santa Claus. So, thanks, Santa, for all your hard work. Go ahead and take the year off!

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1136

Roar! (15)

Item No. : 1136

ISBN: 978-1-4814-0224-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: "But look what you can do, the dragons say: play hide-and-seek, turn cartwheels, and eat ice cream (the dragons dismally fail at all these). "Waaaaaaaaahhh!" wah the dragons, jeopardizing their dragon status with all the wahing when it dawns on them what they are missing. No one likes to see dragons cry, so the boy points out their commonalities: they can all make silly and scary faces; they can all do the funky monkey. What more, really, do friends need, other than to share time and do weird things? Friendship can be pretty simple, at least at the start, and Sauer—along with some glittering, inviting artwork from Starin—is an encouragement to jump in, despite the incongruities, maybe even because of them. Big hearted, heart gladdening, and—best—a light-hearted approach to finding friends. ~ Kirkus Reviews. A little boy and two dragons discover what really matters about friendship in this charming picture book from the author of Me Want Pet and Mostly Monsterly. With scissors and tape a boy transforms himself into…a dragon! “ROAR!” he says. He is BIG. He is SCARY. Well, not really. When two dragons come over for a play date, what on earth will these three find to do together? The boy doesn’t have big teeth and he can’t breathe fire. He is just a boy. And the dragons can’t eat ice cream or do cartwheels. They are just dragons. Luckily, the dragons care more about what they all can do together, like make silly faces and do the funky monkey dance. What they really care about is being friends. With simple, humorous text and classic, expressive line illustrations, Roar! is fun, short, and ready to be shared again and again.

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28639

Violet the Pilot (16)

Item No. : 28639

ISBN: 978-0-425-28819-1

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: “An engaging story of a spunky girl who follows her dreams…Violet is a terrific role model.”–School Library Journal. “Breen makes good use of both comedy and perspective in action-packed pictures…This will make a great read-aloud; take it on a trip, and youngsters will happily follow along.”–Booklist. “Violet is charming and fearless.”–Children’s Literature. A classic underdog story that’s up-in-the-air, by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Steve Breen. By the time she’s two years old, Violet Van Winkle can fix nearly any appliance in the house. And by eight she’s building elaborate flying machines from scratch—mind-boggling contraptions such as the Tubbubbler, the Bicycopter, and the Wing-a-ma-jig. The kids at school tease her, but they have no idea what she’s capable of. Maybe she could earn their respect by winning the blue ribbon in the upcoming Air Show. Or maybe something even better will happen—something involving her best-ever invention, a Boy Scout troop in peril, and even the mayor himself! A classic underdog story full of humor and sweetness and retro pizzazz, Violet the Pilot is both endearing and adorable. It’ll fly right into your heart.

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20531

These Hands (15)

Item No. : 20531

ISBN: 978-0-544-55546-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: "This one stands tall not just for delving into a piece of labor history not previously covered, but for its ability to relate to history with heart and resonance." - Kirkus Reviews. "A moving study of multigenerational relationships with heart and resonance." - Publishers Weekly. Joseph’s grandpa could do almost anything with his hands. He could play the piano, throw a curveball, and tie a triple bowline knot in three seconds flat. But in the 1950s and 60s, he could not bake bread at the Wonder Bread factory. Factory bosses said white people would not want to eat bread touched by the hands of the African Americans who worked there. In this powerful intergenerational story, Joseph learns that people joined their hands together to fight discrimination so that one day, their hands—Joseph’s hands—could do anything at all in this whole wide world.

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26261

Pirates in the Library (16)

Item No. : 26261

ISBN: 978-1-59572-766-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Prepare to set sail for the adventure of a lifetime as the fierce Captain Jake discovers a treasure map that leads him and his pirate crew (and parrot, too) right to the…library. Ms. Benitez, the librarian, welcomes the pirates to the library-as long as they behave!-and the search is on for the treasure promised to be hidden within the library. It’s not too long before all the pirates (and the parrot, too) are captivated by the jewels they find on the bookshelves. Now the dilemma is how to get all the newfound treasure back to the pirate ship? Readers will be eager to set course for their own libraries after following Captain Jake through his library adventure. The map of the Dread Pirate Dewey decorates the end papers leading library users through the Dewey Decimal system making this book a valuable learning tool for parents, teachers, and librarians.

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20524

Poem Runs (15)

Item No. : 20524

ISBN: 978-0-544-45610-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: Upbeat poems that exude a bravado and competitive spirit that's perfect for the subject matter...theis one's a blast." ~ Publishers Weekly, Starred Review. From the first pitch to the last out and all nine innings between, Douglas Florian’s collection of baseball poems brings wordplay, wit, and laughter to America’s springtime tradition. Featuring a mean-armed pitcher, a daisy-picking right fielder, and a lightning-swift base stealer, Poem Runs combines irresistible language and Florian’s signature child friendly, bold illustration style in this celebration of the magic of baseball.

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28468

Prickly Rose (14)

Item No. : 28468

ISBN: 978-1-57091-357-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Prickly Rose is tired of being left behind when her legendary big sister, Sitka, goes off on yet another adventure. Determined to follow in Sitka’s huge footsteps, Prickly sets off—with tumultuous results. As she tromps across Alaska, Prickly fires up a volcano, gives the earth a mighty shake, and whips up a tsunami. Even little sisters can have a big impact in this original Alaskan tall tale.

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17015

To Market! To Market! (13)

Item No. : 17015

ISBN: 978-81-92317-13-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Reviews: "Ravishankar’s quirky, rhythmic verse becomes a graphic, narrative force in itself, physically wrapping itself around images, becoming characters, taking falls, and generally slithering and dithering or thumping and bumping along." — The Horn Book Magazine Praise for To Market! To Market: "A series of playful, rhyming verses that use repeated words to good effect. Scanziani, an Italian artist living in India, matches the words with dazzling colors and rhythmically repeated forms in paintings that create a vivid sense of the market, while echoing the girl's imaginative play through the addition of a few fantastic elements. . . Libraries seeking accessible international books for children will welcome this colorful choice." — Booklist A much-loved Tara classic children’s title is released in paperback for the first time. In India, a little girl goes to her local market, and her mother gives her a pocketful of change. But the girl has no idea what to buy – perhaps ‘something funny, nice or even strange’. But among the rich and colorful wonders of the market, from jolly bangle sellers to massive spice stands, flower shops to mask makers, she finds that the real fun’s not in the buying after all! She loves discovering wonderful, colorful stalls: "Jangle, Jangle, Jangle, I'm a bangle-holding stand," and "Silly, Silly, Silly, I'm a chili sort of sneeze." Told in Anushka Ravishankar’s inimitable nonsense verse and illustrated in Emanuele Scanziani’s vibrant paintings, this children's story is a bold and busy tribute to the vitality of everyday India. Award-winning Italian artist Emanuele Scanziani has created an exuberant Indian market with innovative typography that combines with the nonsense-verse to make a truly sumptuous, vibrant feast.

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1368

Grandma's Purse (18)

Item No. : 1368

ISBN: 978-1-5247-1431-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews:

An Indie Next List selection

"Brantley-Newton creates a whimsical interplay of patterns, rich color, and her trademark lively expressions--a beautiful visual mélange. The magic of grandparents is undeniable, and this book is an excellent treat for grandkids to share with their own grandmas and grandpas, or the other way around."--Kirkus

"Brantley-Newton's vividly colorful images paint the happiness the little girl feels in her grandmother's presence. A strong intergenerational choice for any picture book collection."--SLJ

"An exuberant melange of brightly colored, cheerful images, perfectly matched to the cheerful tone of the intergenerational story."--Booklist

"A heartfelt homage to brown girls and their wonder-inducing grandmothers."--Horn Book

Spend the day with Grandma Mimi and her granddaughter in this charming picture book about the magic found in Mimi's favorite accessory, perfect for readers who love How to Babysit a Grandma!

When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse. You never know what she'll have in there--fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something special just for her granddaughter. It might look like a normal bag from the outside, but Mimi and her granddaughter know that it's pure magic!

In this adorable, energetic ode to visits from grandma, beloved picture book creator Vanessa Brantley Newton shows how an ordinary day can become extraordinary.

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BB21959

Stick and Stone (17)

Item No. : BB21959

ISBN: 978-1-328-71432-9

Book Reviews: "These two characters are a delight to know...and the irresistible cadence of the text should make this a repeat favorite."
—Booklist

* ”This warm and tender story of two BFFs is made even more enjoyable by the charming, textured tan and blue illustrations . . . the text, suitable for beginning readers, sweetly expresses what it is to be and to have a good friend.”
—School Library Journal, starred review

"Ferry adds zip to the best-friends-forever theme with plenty of sly puns...and Lichtenheld conveys significant expressiveness through the characters’ dot eyes and small smiles...The use of instantly recognizable objects as characters gives the story universal appeal, and Ferry makes its moral unmissable."
—Publishers Weekly

"A light, enjoyable approach to a recognizable narrative about making—and helping—friends."
—Kirkus

"Preschoolers looking for a model of good friendship need look no further. Kindness rules the day, and humor, rather than obvious lesson-teaching, moves the story along."
—Horn Book Magazine

Stick and Stone are sticking together in this hilarious and heart-warming board book that proves once and for all why best friends ROCK!

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29547

Ten Lucky Leprechauns (13)

Item No. : 29547

ISBN: 978-0-545-43648-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last - - Fiddle-de-fizz, 'tis magic, it is! When leprechauns find each other. count from one to ten as one little leprechaun looking for treasure magically becomes ten silly leprechaun friends at the end of the rainbow! A humorous, rhyming celebration of St. Patrick's Day!

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1378

Story Path (16)

Item No. : 1378

ISBN: 978-1-6106-7604-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews:
Story Path is an enchanted world filled with ogres and unicorns, scary cats and magical keys. It's a classic quest tale, but one that allows young readers to choose their own characters, settings and plots at every turn.

Readers follow the path with their finger, choosing which way to go. Along the way they get to make choices about whom they meet, what they do, where they go next; it's all up to them. There are questions to answers to help add detail - to help imaginations take off.

Quirky illustrations, simple structure ... anything is possible when you follow the story path.

Story Path is an enchanted world filled with ogres and unicorns, scary cats and magical keys. It's a classic quest tale, but one that allows young readers to choose their own characters, settings and plots at every turn.

Readers follow the path with their finger, choosing which way to go. Along the way they get to make choices about whom they meet, what they do, where they go next; it's all up to them. There are questions to answers to help add detail - to help imaginations take off.

Quirky illustrations, simple structure ... anything is possible when you follow the story path.

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1387

Scribble & Author (16)

Item No. : 1387

ISBN: 978-1-61067-575-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

In Scribble & Author, Scribble's journey starts on a peaceful shore called THE BEGINNING, continues to the rough, adventurous MIDDLE, and leads finally to the gate of THE ENDING, but it's not at all what Scribble expected...

Scribble is a scribble and Author is an author, but who really gets to tell the tale?

An innovative picture book about finding your own voice, making your own decisions, and writing your own story.

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1386

Tell Me a Story (17)

Item No. : 1386

ISBN: 978-1-61067-601-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Tell Me a Story lets children know that their words are important, that no matter the form, their stories are meaningful.

With simple rhyming text and accessible art, this book is a springboard for writing and sharing stories, giving kids permission to do, create, share and tell. It delightfully, poetically, celebrates the joy and imagination in storytelling in all its forms and inspires the artist in everyone.

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32066

I Wanna Be Famous (93)

Item No. : 32066

ISBN: 978-0-2071-8150-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Sometimes fame comes when you least expect it. I want to be famous when I grow up. But you have to do something very special to be famous. Perhaps I could be a crane driver like Dad, but whoever heard of a famous crane driver? Or a very good gardener like Mum, but I don't have green thumbs. Maybe a doctor - if I didn't hate the sight of blood. Sometimes fame comes when you least expect it, and I ended up being famous for just being me! Ages: 4+

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1383

Wordy Birdy (18)

Item No. : 1383

ISBN: 978-1-5247-1929-6

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: “laugh-out-loud funny . . . caregivers will certainly find this chuckleworthy.”—Kirkus

"amusing and entertaining"—School Library Journal

"an entertaining approach to the topic of listening."—Booklist

Meet Wordy Birdy, a very chatty bird who talks WAY more than she listens! A hilarious new story from Tammi Sauer, beloved author of Nugget & Fang, Chicken Dance, and My Alien.

Wordy Birdy LOVES to talk. “Hello, sunrise. Hello, pink sky. Hello, orange sky. . . .” But does she love to listen? NOPE. One day, while she’s walking through the forest, her gift of the gab gets her into hot water: “That’s a pretty tree and that’s a pretty tree and that’s a pretty danger sign and that’s a pretty tree. . . .” Will this inattentive bird walk right into danger? Will her faraway thoughts lead her along a path of doom? It’s up to her long-suffering, heard-it-all-before pals Squirrel, Raccoon, and Rabbit to save their distracted friend.

Author Tammi Sauer will have kids and their parents in stitches with this funny, fast-paced, lovable caper about the importance of paying attention—and the importance of standing by your friends through thick and thin.

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1391

Friends Stick Together (18)

Item No. : 1391

ISBN: 978-0-399-18665-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews:
"This entertaining tale of friendship andsymbiosis...highlights appreciating others’ unique characteristics and offers a multifaceted picture of what it means to stick together." —Booklist
"This friendship story sticks out." —Kirkus
"Teeming with emotionally stirring messages about the benefit of symbiotic relationships, this book will not only serve as a great read-aloud but will also help reshape the future of character education." —SLJ
"Exceptionally polished, Publishers Weekly Starred Review.
"This story's message is a worthy one." School Library Journal, Starred Review.
"Emotinally astute." Publishers Weekly, Starred Review.
"A magical tale." The Chicago Tribune
"Harrison tells her story with touching and expert restraint." Publishers Weekly, Starred Review.
"Conveys a wealth of emotions." Kirkus.
A touching and timeless story about finding friendship in unlikely places from the award-winning creator of Extraordinary Jane
Rupert is a rhinoceros of refined sensibilities. Levi, the new tickbird in class, is not. He burps the alphabet, tells corny jokes, and does really embarrassing air guitar solos. Worse, he lands right on Rupert and is determined to be Rupert's symbiotic best pal! Rupert wants him gone. But when Levi finally does bug off, Rupert finds the peace and quiet a little boring. It turns out, Rupert could really use a friend like Levi.
This sweet and moving friendship story shares an important message of acceptance for every reader--whether they're a Rupert or a Levi.

Our price: $17.99

1443

Stewart's Best Pen (18)

Item No. : 1443

ISBN: 978-0-544-86773-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews:

"Kids will love seeing the shenanigans that Stewart and Craig get into as well as reading their humorous letters...A cute ode to the written word and the joy of having a favorite pen and pal."--Kirkus

"[A] heartening portrayal of the importance of a friend in a child’s life. An inviting, amusing picture book."--Booklist

"An excellent choice for units about friendship or pen pals as well as for some lighthearted bibliotherapy when a friend moves away."--School Library Journal

Boy meets pen in this funny, concise, and touching picture book about maintaining friendship across great distances.

Stewart may be a boy, and Craig may be a pen, but they are definitely best friends. The kind of friends who do everything together, who rely on each other, and who feel lost without each other . . . which is why it’s a catastrophe when Craig disappears!
How can Stewart be a best friend if his best buddy is missing? The answer is certain to please anyone who’s ever had a favorite writing implement or a best friend.

Our price: $17.99

1400

Bigger Than You (18)

Item No. : 1400

ISBN: 978-0-06-268312-0

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews: “Kyung brings principles of simple machines effortlessly to the preschool level in this engaging tale of dinosaurs on a prehistoric playground...This successful mashup of fiction and science, in the style of Jason Chin’s Gravity, is a must-have for early childhood classrooms.”
- Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
“Using brushwork that evokes traditional East Asian ink drawings, Kyung creates minimalloy detailed prehistoric scenes...A whimsical lesson in Mesozoic good manners, with an added treat for young STEM-winders.”
- Kirkus Reviews
“Dinosaurs, physical action, playful repetition, and things that grow bigger and bigger will grab the attention of even the wiggliest listeners.”
- Publishers Weekly

Playground antics have never been so much fun! Young dinosaurs play together on the playground until one dinosaur gets angry and tries to ruin the game for everyone.

This engaging tale is perfectly pitched for preschoolers and for fans of Byron Barton’s Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs and Jane Yolen’s How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?

A group of young dinosaurs builds a seesaw and takes turns playing on it until the bossy, big, and TERRIBLE Tyrannosaurus interrupts their game in a fit of temper. All ends well, though, when Mom steps in and encourages a peaceful and a productive end to the conflict.

Hyewon Kyung’s detailed and humorous illustrations will capture the attention of dinosaur fans, and a dinosaur information chart and educational backmatter about simple machines make this perfect for classroom, family, and story-time sharing!

“I’m bigger than you!” announces the Iguanodon.

“I’m bigger than you!” argues the Triceratops.

“I’m MORE TERRIBLE than you!” yells the Tyrannosaurus.

Our price: $8.99

20541

Wangari's Trees of Peace (08)

Item No. : 20541

ISBN: 978-1-328-86921-0

Series: Wangari's Stories

Book Reviews: "The tightly focused text moves quickly without sacrificing impact . . . Winter’s images appear in framed, same-size squares on each page, creating a flat, frieze-like effect that pays off as Wangari’s movement grows and the activities within each frame multiply—a powerful demonstration of Wangari’s work."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"This delightful picture-book biography of the environmentalist has engaging illustrations and accessible, succinct prose. . . . This book would be a superb choice for read-alouds or assignments."—School Library Journal, starred review

"The compact story does offer a way into one of our less-limned Nobel Prize winners, and with adults to fill the gaps in, this could be an appealing introcduction."—The Bulletin

"The ethics and outcome of the tale are not forced on the reader. Rather, it is told very gently—like any good story—and is brightly illustrated.”—The Georgia Straight

"Award-winning writer and illustrator Jeanette Winter's clear text and bold paintings (right) make it easy to imagine the story of Maathai and the women of the Green Belt Movement she started."—American Scientist

" . . . beautifully illustrated and simply written for young children."--Sacramento Bee

"Jeanette Winter's singular illustrative style is recognizable by the organic patterns and lively pastel hues . . . Scenes of crouching women planting tiny saplings . . . and, later, images of lush, bird-filled forests . . . celebrate [Maathai's] powerful vision."—Audubon

Smithsonian Magazine, Best Books of the Year 2008

A paperback picture book based on the true story of Wangari Maathai, an environmental and political activist in Kenya and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 - being the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something—and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans . . .

This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman’s passion, vision, and determination inspired great change and founding the Green Belt Movement.

Our price: $20.95

1476

Lost Book, The (19)

Item No. : 1476

ISBN: 978-1-5344-3818-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

"A talent to watch." - Publishers Weekly

A rabbit who prefers real-life adventures to stories finds a lost book that takes him on an exciting journey in this charming picture book about the power of tales to inspire children and bring them together.

Everyone in Rabbit Town loves to read. Well, everyone except for Henry, who would much prefer to play outside. Then Henry finds a lost book, and when he tries to track down the owner, he stumbles into the human world. There, the adults are all absorbed in their phones and tablets, and everyone ignores Henry until he befriends a young girl. They have so much fun together that Henry gives her the lost book, knowing it will be in good hands. Henry learns that books can contain adventures all their own, and when he returns to Rabbit Town, for the first time it is Henry who tells the bedtime story.

Our price: $17.99

1448

What is Given from the Heart (19)

Item No. : 1448

ISBN: 978-0-375-83615-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

PRAISE
“A sweet story, one of the legendary McKissack’s last, enhanced by delectable art from a prodigious new talent.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“This final book by the late McKissack (Let’s Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout) showcases the legendary author’s signature lyricism in full force and receives a stunning, aesthetically ambitious interpretation by Harrison, a fine artist making her picture book debut.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

This final, magnificent picture book from three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author Patricia McKissack is a poignant and uplifting celebration of the joy of giving.

“Misery loves company,” Mama says to James Otis. It’s been a rough couple of months for them, but Mama says as long as they have their health and strength, they’re blessed. One Sunday before Valentine’s Day, Reverend Dennis makes an announcement during the service– the Temples have lost everything in a fire, and the church is collecting anything that might be useful to them. James thinks hard about what he can add to the Temple’s “love box,” but what does he have worth giving? With her extraordinary gift for storytelling, McKissack–with stunning illustrations by Harrison–delivers a touching, powerful tale of compassion and reminds us all that what is given from the heart, reaches the heart.

Our price: $17.99

1459

My Heart (19)

Item No. : 1459

ISBN: 978-0-7352-2793-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

From the author-illustrator of The Book of Mistakes comes a gorgeous picture book about caring for your own heart and living with kindness and empathy.

My heart is a window. My heart is a slide. My heart can be closed…or opened up wide.

Some days your heart is a puddle or a fence to keep the world out. But some days it is wide open to the love that surrounds you.

With lyrical text and breathtaking art, My Heart, My Heart empowers all readers to listen to the guide within in this ode to love and self-acceptance.

Corinna Luyken is the author-illustrator of THE BOOK OF MISTAKES, which received four starred reviews and has been praised by Entertainment Weekly, the Wall Street Journal, NPR, and more.

Our price: $17.99

1478

When I Pray for You (19)

Item No. : 1478

ISBN: 978-0-525-65058-4

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Reviews:

ECPA bestseller
USA Today bestseller
Publishers Weekly bestseller
Wall Street Journal bestseller

A mother with wide, emerald eyes cradles her blanketed infant: “from the moment I saw you,/ I started to pray./ Big prayers and small ones/ I have sent God’s way.” As the child grows from a baby to a girl, the mother is encouraging yet watchful: “I pray you grow strong, have passion and fight./ And stand up for what’s good with all of your might.” Barnes’s ebullient artwork shows the child at a pool party, reading to her peers in a book nook, and playing in a band. A final spread shows that the child has not yet grown up; instead, the mother holds her baby on a hilltop under a gentle sky, projecting a life to come. New moms will welcome the wistful tone and scenes of a child’s joyful discoveries. Ages 3–7. (Feb.)
-Publishers Weekly

In this cheerful, reflective rhyming children’s picture book, author Matthew Paul Turner shares a parent’s prayer for a child to grow up in the love and light of God: “I pray you love well.\ That the light in you swells.\ That the story God writes is the one that you tell.” The parent prays for the child’s joys, achievements, fears, and dreams, reminding the child, “When I pray for you, I imagine God’s view\ And pray all that God sees comes alive inside you.” Turner’s hopeful, encouraging poetry is complemented by illustrator Kimberley Barnes’s pictures of vivacious, ethnically diverse characters and bright, buoyant settings of home, playground, nature, and more. When I Pray for You would make an excellent gift to parents of newborns and to children at the time of their baptism. (WaterBrook, 2019)
–The Banner

From the author of the best-selling When God Made You comes a new illuminating message about God’s design affirming young readers.

With lyricism, whimsy, and heartfelt emotion, Matthew Paul Turner reveals the tender emotions connected with watching a beloved child grow up and experience the world. Paired with Kimberley Barnes’s vivid and playful illustrations, When I Pray for You is a beautifully affirming book, in which children and parents will see their own stories come to life.

When I Pray for You celebrates the dreams, hopes, and longings parents pray over their children, and shares with the little ones how much care and concern a loved one feels for them.

This is a book you will read to your child again and again. Perfect for any occasion, as well as for milestones including baby showers, birthdays, and graduations.

From the moment I saw you,
I started to pray.
Big prayers and small ones
I have sent God’s way.

I prayed you felt safe,
full of joy and content.
When I whispered “I love you,”
you knew what I meant.

Our price: $11.99

32184

Quick as a Wink, Fairy Pink (18)

Item No. : 32184

ISBN: 978-1-921-50487-7

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Lesley Gibbes' and Sara Acton's delightful bedtime book is guaranteed to make every toddler jump into bed as quick as a wink to have this story read to them. Five little flutter fairies going off to bed.Fairy Blue, Fairy Green, Fairy Gold, and Red. But one of them is hiding. Which fairy do you think?

Our price: $20.95

1479

Girls, The (19)

Item No. : 1479

ISBN: 978-1-9848-9651-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize Illustrated Book of the Year 2019

A timeless picture book for friends of all ages, The Girls celebrates kindness, supportiveness, and the power of true friendship.

Meet the girls: Sasha, Lottie, Alice, and Leela.

These four best friends spend their days playing beneath the branches of their favorite apple tree. As the tree grows tall and reaches across the sky, so do they . . .

. . . growing from little girls into big girls . . .

. . . and from big girls into women!

Through their shared secrets, dreams, worries, and schemes, their friendship grows ever stronger. Even when their adventures take them in different directions, the girls always stay rooted together.

The Girls is a celebration of lasting friendship for every girl . . . big or little.

Our price: $17.99

1490

Tomorrow Most Likely (19)

Item No. : 1490

ISBN: 978-1-4521-7278-1

Series: Singles and Picture Books

"Highly recommended . . . an outstanding storytime selection." - School Library Journal, starred review

Brightly's Most Exciting Picture Books of 2019

BookPage's Most Anticipated Children's Books of 2019

"Gentle, playful . . . heartfelt." —Kirkus Reviews

"The soothing repetition of 'tomorrow most likely' provides an ostinato for quirky, tongue-in-cheek observations." —Publishers Weekly

Rather than focusing on going to bed—and what kid wants to think about going to bed?—this book explores all of the dreamy, wonderful, strange things the next day might bring. Whimsical, witty, and hopeful, this revolutionary rewriting of a classic goodnight book from bestselling author Dave Eggers and award-winning illustrator Lane Smith is a bedtime story for tomorrow ever after.

Our price: $17.99

1518

With a Little Help from My Friends (19)

Item No. : 1518

ISBN: 978-1-5344-2983-3

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Celebrate friendship with this lyrical picture book that beautifully illustrates John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s world-renowned words from “With a Little Help from My Friends.”

I get by with a little help from my friends…

In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, the universally loved words to “With a Little Help from My Friends” come vividly to life, showing that sometimes, all you need is a little help from your friends!

Our price: $17.99

1494

No More Monsters Under Your Bed! (19)

Item No. : 1494

ISBN: 978-0-316-45388-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

"The vividly imagined creatures are bright and colorful and so delightfully ridiculous that even the youngest audiences won't take them seriously. Luckily, the magic monster patch is included, a clever solution for a perennial problem."—Kathleen McBroom

Are your kids too afraid of monsters to fall asleep at night? This whimsical book could solve ALL of their problems!

This charmingly illustrated picture book will have little ones giggling all the way to bedtime! Kids and adults alike will love the goofy, adorable, not-too-spooky monsters, and the socially positive messages about sharing and conquering your fears–even if you need the help of a little magic to do it! And best of all–you can download a FREE no-more-monsters patch that kids can attach to their own pajamas and use to scare off their monsters, too.

Our price: $16.99

1503

How to be a Butterfly (19)

Item No. : 1503

ISBN: 978-1-78603-884-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Should a butterfly be big or small? Should it be bright and bold, or perfectly pale? A joyous, imaginative, yet informative non-fiction picture book about what it takes to be a butterfly – body parts, behavior and life cycle – with the underlying message that diversity is a wonderful thing and that, in fact, there are 20,000 ways to be a butterfly!

Not only beautiful to behold, butterflies provide an opportunity to introduce a variety of environmental topics. Serving as key indicators of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, they face threats of extinction due to climate change and habitat destruction – all vital subjects for children today.

With stunning illustrations displaying a colourful array of different butterfly species, each labeled with its scientific name, and fascinating details about their anatomy and life cycle, there is plenty for young nature lovers to spot and explore time and again.

Our price: $17.95

1505

Incurable Imagination, The (19)

Item No. : 1505

ISBN: 978-1-925335-97-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Audrey has the worst case of 'imaginitis' her teachers have ever seen! While other children paint their families, Audrey paints the ogre who lives under her bed drinking tea. Instead of singing about a black sheep, she writes her own song about a desk with legs that runs away. Her alphabet turns into soup. It's clear that her 'imaginitis' is incurable. What's worse, her condition is contagious and soon the other kids in her class start showing symptoms of an equally incurable imagination! As 'imaginitis' spreads, the teachers are horrified and the parents begin to protest too. But perhaps imagination isn't such a bad disease after all? It might even be useful if it makes learning more fun.

Our price: $17.99

1502

Karate Kid (19)

Item No. : 1502

ISBN: 978-0-7624-9343-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Gain mindfulness, focus, and inner strength while learning karate moves with a goat kid!

A goat kid loves to do karate! And he is sure to inspire young kids to try karate as well. Follow Goat as se goes through the major stances and karate moves, teaching readers to channel focus and strength through each pose. Karate Kid‘s simple, measured, and meditative text is complemented by playful yet instructive illustrations by Mark Chambers to teach youngsters how to get involved in karate–and to have fun while doing so, too.

Our price: $14.95

1510

Through the Gate (19)

Item No. : 1510

ISBN: 978-1-9253-3541-5

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews and Awards: Through the Gate was shortlisted for the 2018 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, the 2018 Australian Family Therapists Awards, and in 2017 selected for the Premier’s Reading Challenge in Australia.

“When I was reading, It felt like I was putting a puzzle together … This relaxing but not boring book is really fun to read, and I enjoyed the drawings.”
- Kidsâ?? Book Buzz

"This is a story about nothing staying the same; about even the most dismal day waking to a sunrise soon; about how our moods and feelings can colour our world…This is a familiar story for many children who are uprooted from their comfort zone that has been told on so many different levels that it is quite brilliant."
- The Bottom Shelf

"The story of change told through the eyes of a child who has moved house and struggling to cope...Ideal for playing the spot the difference...We loved the illustrations as well as the story."
- School Days magazine

"One of my favourite things about this story is the illustrations. I love how Sally Fawcett has used colour to reflect the feelings and perceptions of the young girl. ..If you have a child that is going through changes, whether it be preparing to begin school, gaining a sibling, or moving home, then this book would be ideal for them."

- In the Good Books

"Great fun, emotionally acute - a good, involving read."
- Observer Newspaper

"A very cleverly handled and beautifully illustrated story, Through the Gate will be a great way to ease children’s uncertainty and unease over changes happening in their lives. It is a message of hope and encouragement ... "

- Booksellers NZ

"...a window to our hearts...Through the Gate is a must-have for any family preparing to move house or school. It's the perfect diving board for sharing thoughts, fears and feelings about the future but it also offers a seed of hope that happiness can grow somewhere else.
- Kidsâ?? Book Review

Through the Gate tells the story of a child who has just moved house and is struggling to cope with all the changes in her life. She relates to the dilapidated house she has moved to, as she sits sad and forlorn upon its broken front step. But, as the story unfolds, the house is gradually repaired paralleling how the child's perception of her new situation improves. Each time the child passes ‘through the gate', into the world beyond, she notices more of her surroundings and discovers that her new life has some wonderful things in it. The messages delivered through this story can be understood at different levels - literal and metaphorical. Nothing stays the same and difficult times will pass. A little effort in maintenance can improve our physical surroundings, yet our perceptions also colour our world. These messages are relevant to both children and adults, as we all experience many changes throughout our lives and draw on our resilience as we adapt to them. Within the illustrations is a ‘spot the difference' game that encourages interaction with the story and develops observation skills. Younger children can be involved in spotting the more obvious changes and older children will be challenged with the more subtle transformations.

Our price: $17.99

1504

Wish (19)

Item No. : 1504

ISBN: 978-1-78603-346-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Reviews: "A charming tale about a rabbit who uses his three wishes to support his friends." - Spirituality and Practice
- Patricia Campbell Carlson, Spirituality and Practice

Storytime Magazine — 'An adorable tale about a rabbit who's lucky enough to get three wishes. Unsure what to do with them, he asks his friends for advice, and ends up giving his precious wishes away. Fortunately, Rabbit is rewarded in the best possible way.'
- Storytime Magazine

"Unreservedly and enthusiastically recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children"
- Midwest Book Review

"It is beautifully illustrated and the story is just so precious." - Book Nerd Mommy
- Clarissa, Book Nerd Mommy

Rabbit has never had a wish before; but one day he gets not just one, but three! Wish is a touching story about the power of kindness and the magic of friendship, with beautiful and emotive illustrations from Chris Saunders.

Once every year wishes take flight,
filled with hope and twinkling light.
They dance in the air, with a swirl and a swish,
you have to be lucky to be chosen by a wish.

Rabbit cannot decide what to wish for, so he asks his friends Mouse, Fox and Bear what they would do if they had a wish. Being selfless and kind, Rabbit grants all three wishes to his friends. They are so grateful for his kindness and generosity, they share their wishes with him.

Our price: $17.95

1513

How Do You Dance? (19)

Item No. : 1513

ISBN: 978-1-4197-3418-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

PRAISE
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month

"Encourages everyone to find a way to dance." -Publishers Weekly

**STARRED REVIEW**
"A gleeful, tender celebration of self-expression through movement, destined to become a favorite read-aloud."— Kirkus Reviews

**STARRED REVIEW**
"Heder explores dance with pages of graceful, rhythmic watercolors that show people of myriad ages, ethnicities, shapes, and abilities stretching, bopping, spinning, and swaying. Moves executed in exuberance, impulsiveness, and self-care climax in a gigantic, inclusive dance party complete with glittery disco ball. Heder’s stream of dancers encourages everyone to find a way to dance—even, perhaps, the most stubborn nondancers."— Publishers Weekly

"This bopping, grooving picture book will inspire readers to get up and dance themselves."
— School Library Journal

A playful picture book that urges readers to bop, bounce, and shake from the author of Fraidyzoo

There are so many ways to dance! You can jiggle or wiggle or stomp. You can bop or bounce or go completely nuts. You can dance at the market or the bus stop, with your fingers or your face. You can dance because you’re happy or even because you’re sad.
But, what’s the best way to dance?
Exactly how you want to!
In How Do You Dance?, author-illustrator Thyra Heder explores dance in all of its creativity, humor, and—most of all—joy, in a picture-book celebration of personal expression that will inspire young and old readers alike to get up and get moving.

Our price: $16.99

1526

I'm Gonna Push Through! (20)

Item No. : 1526

ISBN: 978-1-5344-3965-8

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews:
"An empowering mantra the author developed for her third grade students . . . Wright’s illustrations aptly relay the range of emotions felt in vulnerable situations, representing an inclusive array of figures flexing their stamina across obstacles . . . An emboldening read for managing self-efficacy."– Publishers Weekly

Based on the Push Through movement that inspires kids worldwide, this is an empowering, energetic, and all-inclusive picture book that celebrates resilience in the face of adversity.

Hold your head high. No matter what stands in the way of your dreams, remember this: YOU can push through anything!
If someone tells you it’s too hard, don’t you ever listen. You tell them,
“I’m gonna push through!”

Inspired by a mantra written for her third-grade students, Jasmyn Wright’s uplifting call to “push through” is an invitation to young readers to announce their own power and to recognize and reaffirm that of others, regardless of setbacks. Her empowering words not only lift children up, but show them how to lift themselves up and seize their potential.

Our price: $17.99

1525

Hundred Feet Tall (20)

Item No. : 1525

ISBN: 978-1-5344-3219-2

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews:

"Easy, well-metered rhyme, a repeating and expanding refrain, and words and musical notation on the rear endpapers combine to create a new storytime and music-circle favorite. A sweet paean to the nurturing power of love." - Kirkus Reviews

"Told from the perspective of a tiny seed, the story follows a young bunny who finds the seed on an autumn day and takes it home to nurture it with soil, water, light, and patience. As it sprouts, the bunny is thrilled to watch it grow “a hundred feet tall.” Along the way, he shares his experience with family and friends and draws his neighborhood together to appreciate the process and its ultimate result." - Booklist

Guess How Much I Love You meets Someday in this gentle read-aloud picture book that shows us that with just the right amount of care and support, even the smallest of seeds can grow to stand one hundred feet tall.

Thanks for the love that you’ve shown me
Right now I’m so very small
But with water and light
I will keep gaining height
And then one day I’ll stand at a hundred feet tall

Hundred Feet Tall is a tender ode to the power of unconditional, immutable love. Because no matter how small you are now, with patience and persistence, with encouragement and devotion, you, too, will someday grow strong.

Our price: $17.99

1523

Sisters First (19)

Item No. : 1523

ISBN: 978-0-316-53478-9

Series: Singles and Picture Books

Book Reviews and Awards:

2019 ABC Best Books for Young Readers

"[A] heartfelt picture book tribute to sisterhood--both literal and figurative."?Publishers Weekly

Praise for Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life:
* "In this funny and heartfelt memoir, the twin daughters of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush offer their perspective on growing up in the public eye.... Readers will be entertained by this charming, wild, and wonderful pair of life stories."?Publishers Weekly, starred review

"This illuminating work from the daughters of one of America's most well-known families offers a satisfying behind-the-scenes look into the personal side of politics."?Library Journal

"An enjoyably nostalgic scrapbook stocked full of memories from twins born into a political dynasty."?Kirkus Reviews

"The two first daughters emerge as surprisingly well-adjusted, intelligent young women with strong family bonds in this insightful look at life inside the White House."?Booklist

A lovely, lyrical ode to the magic of sisterhood by beloved former first daughters and bestselling authors Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush.

A young girl's wish is granted when a new sister arrives. While the baby can't do much, over time the big and little siblings become inseparable, playing and dancing, imagining and laughing. By each other's sides, they are smarter, kinder, and braver than they ever thought they could be. And they are forever sisters first.

This exquisite celebration of the bond between sisters is inspired by the spirited childhood of Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life.

Our price: $18.99

What's Up Chuck (16)

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