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Stone soup
By Tony Bonning. 2001
A weary fox stops by a farm with the hope of getting some spare food, but when the stingy animals…
decide that they won't share with him, he resorts to his wily ways to get some. Asking for a "drop of water to make some soup," the fox pulls a pot from his backpack, lights a fire, and drops a stone into the pot. He then declares that the soup is "not quite right," wondering whether some salt and pepper, turnip, carrot, cabbage, and corn would enhance its flavour. Grades K-3. 2001.The Moon King
By Cara Kansala. 2020
***BEST BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS 2020, PICTURE BOOKS*** When the magical Moon King tips over the night, it spills…
across the land and sea, and he seeks the help of animals big and small to collect the stars and return them to the sky. In this beautifully illustrated bedtime story, Cara Kansala weaves an enchanting fable destined to become a children’s classic—the perfect way to welcome the night and celebrate the wonder of dreams.Où tu vas, Emma?
By Hélène Devarennes. 2021
Tous les soirs en couchant Emma, Papa se demande à quoi elle peut bien rêver. Est-ce qu’elle saute dans la…
rivière? Est-ce qu’elle hurle avec les loups? Est-ce qu’elle devient papillon? Une histoire de tendresse et de complicité entre un papa et sa toute-petite, où l’on se faufile, comme une souris, dans le monde des rêves enfantins.Rabbit & robot: the sleepover
By Cece Bell. 2012
Rabbit plans out the entire sleepover he is going to have with his friend Robot. But when Robot shows up,…
he does not want to do what is on Rabbit's list. Now Rabbit does not know what to do. For grades K-3. 2012Ira sleeps over
By Bernard Waber. 1972
Ira is delighted with his first invitation to spend the night at his friend Reggie's house, until his mischievous older…
sister asks if he is taking along his teddy bear. For preschool-grade 2. 1972Come, Read With Me
By Margriet Ruurs, Christine Wei. 2021
Race Car Dreams
By Dave Mottram, Sharon Chriscoe. 2016
After a day at the track of zipping and zooming, a race car is tired and ready for bed. He…
washes his rims, fills his tummy with oil, and chooses a book that is all about speed. All toasty and warm, he drifts off to sleep, he shifts into gear . . . and dreams of the race!Pajanimals: It's Apollo's Special Day
By Running Press. 2013
Tomorrow is Apollo's birthday and the Pajanimals are excited to celebrate-all except for Cowbella. She wishes that it was her…
birthday so she can get all the cake and presents. But when they visit Mr. Happy Birthday in Birthday Land, Cowbella discovers that the fun part about a birthday party is spending time with the ones you love. Includes removable stickers to complete the story!Squacky Is Afraid of the Dark
By Jim Henson'S Pajanimals. 2013
Squacky and the Gift of Christmas
By Jim Henson'S Pajanimals. 2013
Sweet Pea Sue Misses Mom and Dad
By Jim Henson'S Pajanimals. 2013
Awake Beautiful Child
By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Gracia Lam. 2015
New York Times best-selling picture-book author Amy Krouse Rosenthal teams with award-winning artist Gracia Lam to tell the sweet, simple…
story of a young child's typical day-from morning to bedtime. Like the title, each scene is described in three-word "ABC" phrases, such as "All Begins Cheerily" and "Always Be Curious." Secret "ABC" scenes hidden throughout the artwork-as a secondary "seek and find" game of sorts-encourage multiple readings and reward close-looking. An ideal read-aloud book to read just after waking or just before bed.The Best Part of The Day
By Sarah Ban Breathnach, Wendy Edelson. 2014
In her international bestseller Simple Abundance, Sarah Ban Breathnach inspired millions of women to find happiness in each day of…
their lives. Now Breathnach is back with her first children's book, The Best Part of the Day. Beautifully illustrated and lyrically written, this "good night" story encourages children to find at least one moment in each day that is worthy of celebration. The Best Part of the Day is the perfect addition to any family's nighttime routine.Ellie and the Truth about the Tooth Fairy
By Jules Miller. 2014
"There's no way the Tooth Fairy is real. It just doesn't make sense," states Ellie. So, she sets out to…
prove this to be the case, armed with a tiny tooth and a thirst for the truth. Convinced that the grownups are the ones replacing the teeth with money, she hides her tooth and tells nobody-excerpt her best friend and her eavesdropping mommy. Later that night, Ellie is awoken with a start. There stands a fairy and Ellie can't believe her eyes. They fly to fairy land, across toothpaste rivers and through hallways of framed teeth, even stopping by a Peppermint Tree and toothbrushes made of solid gold. When Ellie awakes, there is indeed a coin in her tooth's place, and a surprise at the door, but had it all been a dream? Or something more?Featuring a whimsical story and simple, colorful illustrations by author/illustrator Jules Miller, Ellie and the Truth About the Tooth Fairy encourages children to believe while also promoting good oral hygiene. Readers ages 3 to 6 are starting to learn about losing teeth and also wondering about the tooth fairy. This is a great read-aloud for parents and their children in order to discuss losing teeth as well as promoting good brushing habits. The story keeps the magic of the tooth fairy alive while giving important information about oral hygiene. Ellie is a smart, savvy girl that kids will relate to, especially as she tries to figure out what is real and what is imaginary.Mama, Why?
By Karma Wilson. 2011
Ages 3-7. The day is done. Night is nigh. And Polar Cub asks, "Mama, why?" The moon is high. The…
stars are bright. And Polar Cub asks, "Mama, why?" It's time for sleep. It's time for dreams. And Polar Cub asks, "Mama, why?" Share in this glowing, timeless lullaby from beloved, bestselling author Karma Wilson and award-winning illustrator Simon Mendez Picture descriptions present.I Have to Go!
By Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko. 1987
Andrew's mother and father always ask very clearly if Andrew needs to go pee, and his answer is always, "No,…
no, no, no!" Unfortunately, that answer never seems to last long!Sweet Pea Sue Makes a New Friend
By Jim Henson'S Pajanimals. 2013
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: A Light-Up Bedtime Book
By Florence Weiser. 2017
Real twinkle lights make this bedtime board book of a classic lullaby the perfect read for any sleepy child. Adapted…
from the classic lullaby, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star captures the gentle magic of bedtime. With a brand new ending, the song encourages children to fall asleep peacefully beneath the stars. Florence Weiser's soft, soothing illustrations depict an array of animal babies at their bedtimes, inspiring a calming nighttime atmosphere. This board book is complete with twinkling lights that make each page glow while parents and children settle in for their nightly routine. Families will delight in this adorable new take on a familiar lullaby and enjoy the tranquility of its sleepy, rhyming verse.Shadow Chasers
By Elly MacKay. 2014
As a summer evening descends, three young children see a shadow appear on their wall. When the shadow flutters away,…
they follow it into the backyard, where more playful shadows await. As the children begin to race them along the garden, they find that the shadows move swiftly, and are always just out of reach. But when home calls them to bed, the children can dream of a new day full of possibilities. Elly MacKay's much anticipated follow-up picture book features her luminous paper-cut illustrations with simple, lyrical text. The idea that hopes and dreams keep us moving forward, and that one must be bold in order to go after them, are brought to life in this magical and timeless story.Aesop's Favorite Fables: More Than 130 Classic Fables for Children!
By Milo Winter. 2017
Racehorse Publishing’s Children’s Classic Collections is a new series that offers readers timeless compilations of children’s literature. Handsomely packaged and…
affordable, this new series aims to revitalize these enchanting works and continue the tradition of sharing them with the next generation.Passed down for thousands of years, Aesop’s Fables is a collection of moral stories by the famed storyteller from ancient Greece. Reprinted and translated thousands of times over the past two millennia, this collection represents some of the most widely known and famous children’s literature. Many of these fables bestow human traits upon animal characters and place them in human situations to highlight desirable and less desirable traits. Their intent, through the telling of these tales, is to teach readers important moral lessons such as "Self-help is the best help” or "Do not attempt too much all at once.”Accompanied by beautiful color illustrations by renowned illustrator Milo Winter, this premiere collection of Aesop’s Favorite Fables is sure to ignite young imaginations and educate readers about virtue, kindness, integrity, problem-solving, happiness, and what it means to be human.