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p Three storybooks in one Meet the lovable turtle who inspired the beloved Franklin and Friends TV show … p i Franklin in the Dark i In the Franklin Classic Storybook that started it all poor little Franklin has one of the most common childhood afflictions he is afraid of the dark This is particularly difficult for Franklin as he happens to be a turtle and the darkness he fears is of course inside his own shell Bravely with shell in tow he sets forth to seek help and in the course of his travels discovers a bird who is afraid of heights a polar bear who is afraid of the cold and even a hydrophobic duck In the end Franklin discovers that everybody even his own mother is afraid of something and his response to what he has learned is guaranteed to draw a smile p i Franklin Says I Love You i In this Franklin Classic Storybook our hero is a very lucky turtle He has the best friends the best little sister the best goldfish and of course the best mother But when he discovers that his mother s birthday is coming up he can t find the best present After giving it some serious thought Franklin decides to do everything for his mom On the morning of her birthday he takes her breakfast in bed makes a brooch draws a picture and cuts fresh flowers from the garden And then Franklin gives his mom a great big hug and says I love you which is of course the best gift of all p i Franklin and the Thunderstorm i In this Franklin Classic Storybook Franklin is afraid of thunderstorms When a storm approaches while he is playing at Fox s house a flash of lightning sends Franklin into his shell He refuses to come out even for snacks until his friends make him laugh with their tall tales about what causes storms And when Beaver explains what really causes thunder and lightning Franklin begins to feel much safer
Phase 2 by Peter Abrahams; Not just for breakfast anymore by Libba Bray; The vulnerable hours by David Levithan; Orange… Alert by Patricia McCormick; Superman is dead by Sarah Weeks; The motherless one by Gene Luen Yang.
Boyd thought that there was nothing more fun than playing pranks on the folks in his uncle's town. At least… he felt that way until something actually happened… An imaginitive retelling of the Boy Who Cried Wolf, you and your youngster will be shaking your heads over Boyd's audacity night after night. Snuggle up with your loved one, and download this futuristic bedtime classic today!
Unlike when the three little pigs were building their homes of straw, sticks, and brick, no one can put up… any kind of structure these days without the proper permits. It seems the same holds true out in space where not all pwigs are the brightest creatures in the cosmos. They keep thinking they can just build any old structure wherever, much to the local building inspector's dismay. All that demolition creates quite the mess of paperwork. You and your child will giggle at the Pwigs' and the Inspector's antics until it's time to turn out the lights.
From ancient Egypt to medieval jousts, from office jobs to grocery shopping, one boy reimagines the modern world with dinosaurs… in hiding. This fun, light read will tickle readers’ funny bones while subtly introducing themes of conservation and stewardship, inspiring children to question the world around them.
When George is invited to his first sleepover, he is ready to go! It will be a wonderful time filled… with fun, games, and special food, shared with his good friends. George packs everything he needs, but what he isn’t prepared for is how worried he feels. And when little monkeys get nervous, they can sometimes get into trouble . . . Can his friends help George overcome his unexpected bout of homesickness to save the sleepover? With art in the classic style of H. A. Rey and engaging text on a relatable childhood theme, this is the perfect read for bedtime or anytime!
Very Little Sleeping Beauty is adorably re-cast as a very little precocious toddler in this modern retelling of the classic… tale. Once upon a bedtime, a certain little girl isn't very sleepy at all—tomorrow is her birthday, and she is reeling with excitement. From lullaby to stories to tickles to dancing, Daddy tries just about everything to get this little toddler to go to bed. Will Very Little Sleeping Beauty finally fall asleep to rest up for her big day? Look for all three books in this must-have read-aloud series: Very Little Red Riding Hood, Very Little Cinderella, and Very Little Sleeping Beauty.
Take a peek into the moonlit world of deer, rabbits, and other woodland creatures as they ready for a good… night. The author Rita Gray poetically recounts their ordinary real-life resting places while revealing their anything-but-ordinary dreams.
When the moon is up, Owl is wide awake and ready for fun: “Hooray for today! Would you like to… play?” But everyone says, “Not now! I’m sleepy!” Owl’s playday gets lonely fast as each friend turns her away—until sunrise, when Owl discovers a friendly surprise. Perfect for little ones learning the art of patience, Hooray for Today! celebrates playtime, sharing, and friendship.
Leo isn’t just a stuffed toy, he is Henry’s best friend and brother. He is as real as a tree,… a cloud, the sun, the moon, the stars, and the wind. But when the two are accidentally separated, no one in Henry’s family believes Leo is real enough to find his way home. With beautiful mixed-media paintings, the Caldecott Honor–winning artist Pamela Zagarenski explores the transcendent nature of friendship and love.
Trucks need a time-out in this picture book about emotions written by Todd Tarpley (Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep! and… Ten Tiny Toes) and illustrated by bestselling artist Guy Parker-Rees (Giraffes Can't Dance).Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp! Three toy trucks have big plans for their day at the playground: digging and lifting, building and shifting. But then they start to get tired...and hot...and hungry.... They're GRUMPY! When they throw a total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down?Kids (and parents) may just recognize themselves in this entertaining take on getting grouchy, and getting over it. The lighthearted, rhythmic text will have young readers chanting along, and the bright and buoyant illustrations of the trucks' looming meltdown will keep them giggling!
The look on our faces is easy to read: a little night music is just what we need! A late-spring… night sky fills with bats flocking to a theater, already echoing and booming with delightful sounds of music. Bat music—plunky banjoes, bat-a-tat drums, improvised instruments, country ballads, and the sweet cries of a bat with the blues. Join this one-of-a-kind music festival as the bats celebrate the rhythm of the night, and the positive power of music. Brian Lies’s newest celebration of bats and their dazzling, dizzying world will lift everyone’s spirits with joyous noise and cheer!
As the day comes to an end, bedtime draws near. But the little boy in this book is quite sure… it is NOT time for sleeping. As each piece of his evening routine is completed—helping with the dishes, playing with the dog, getting into pajamas, brushing teeth with Dad, being tucked in by Mom, and listening to a story—he becomes a little more certain: it is definitely not time for sleeping. The question is, when WILL it be time for sleeping? A rhythmic, cumulative text and lush twilit scenes come together to create a perfect bedtime book that will be treasured for generations to come.
For one night only - discover secret, wondrous tales of unwary children thrown into wild adventures full of astonishments and… peril! On this fierce, stormy night Strix the old attic cat will reveal his freaky, funky, crazy creepy tales filled with captain's curses, tempest tailors, lost dragons, ghosts, superhero grannies and much more. Come along and prepare to be amazed, amused and astounded - if you dare! Freaky Funky Crazy Creepy! is a selection of fun, adventurous tales for children 7 to 10 years.
A new year means new frights for party guests at the Peterson home...It's New Year's Eve, and for the three… Peterson sisters, that means their family's huge bash. Their house is the perfect place for a party--if you don't mind the drive. That's because the Petersons live way out at the edge of town, where there are no other houses for miles...except for the old one next door that's been abandoned for as long as anyone can remember. The Peterson girls have seen strange things going on at that house over years, but they've always been able to dismiss them. Until now. This New Year's Eve, the mysteries hidden in the house want to be discovered. And they won't be ignored any longer... This haunting tale is rated a Level 4 on the Creep-o-Meter.
IF I COULD KEEP YOU LITTLE exemplifies Marianne's real insights into the human spirit and her beautiful illustrations that will… touch children and adults and that are sure to be cherished for generations to come. Taking the reader on a journey of memory and expectation, IF I COULD KEEP YOU LITTLE showcases the fleeting little moments that reveal how a child changes and grows. <br><br>If I could keep you little,<br>I'd decide on matching clothes. <br>But then I'd miss you choosing<br>dots on top and stripes below<br><br>If I could keep you little<br>I'd cut your bread in shapes. <br>But then I'd miss you finding<br>"Hey! I like ketchup with my grapes!"<br>
A child's eyes truly tell wonders, revealing personality, thoughts and feelings of the heart. Beautiful Blue Eyes, a sweet story… with engaging illustrations, celebrates the unique spirit of the blue-eyed boy or girl.
Day is done. For Widdle, Waddle, Piddle, Puddle, and Little Quack that means time for B-E-D! But there's blinking, hooting,… and swaying in the night that's keeping everyone awake! Mama wants to know when it will finally be BEDTIME? Find out in this timeless lullaby of a story by renowned author Lauren Thompson in Derek Anderson's splendidly illustrated world!