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Baby Polar
By Yannick Murphy. 2009
Baby Polar loves cuddling up with Mama Polar--until the snow starts to fall. Then he wants to play! He loves…
catching the tasty flakes on his tongue and zigzagging across the ice. When the winds begin to gust and the snow becomes a blizzard, though, Baby Polar knows it's time to go back to his mother. But now the whole world is covered in white. Where could Mama Polar be? Award-winning author Yannick Murphy's tender, lyrical story and acclaimed artist Kristen Balouch's vibrant collage illustrations perfectly capture the excitment and wonder of a young child's first independent adventure.Mr. Putter and Tabby Stir the Soup
By Cynthia Rylant. 2003
Mr. Putter and Tabby love homemade soup. But when at last they have all the right ingredients to make some,…
they find that their treasured stove, Bessie, is on the blink. Luckily, their neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, is happy to share hers. But watch out--her good dog, Zeke, would much ratherrunthan cook. . . .Arabel and Mortimer (Arabel And Mortimer Ser.)
By Joan Aiken, Quentin Blake. 1979
In this silly sequel to Arabel's Raven, Mortimer floats out to sea on a grand piano, tries to get even…
with three giraffes that have stolen his doughnuts at the zoo, and takes off with King Arthur's sword. Will Arabel ever be able to control her troublemaking pet raven?Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs
By Linda Ashman. 2001
Many places can make a home--a silent cave, a secret den, a silky web, even a sticky honeycomb. Each one…
is safe and snug and just right for the families who live there. Linda Ashman's spare, lyrical text and Lauren Stringer's sumptuous paintings invite you to explore some of these wonderful homes and see how different--yet alike--they can be.A Birthday for Cow!
By Jan Thomas. 2008
Pig and Mouse are hard at work baking the best birthday cake EVER for Cow. But it would be a lot easier…
if Duck weren't hanging around, yammering on about turnips or some nonsense. (Sheesh!) With all this silliness going on, how will they manage to throw Cow a spectacular birthday party? Well, as it turns out, crazy Duck just might have had the right idea all along! This second picture book from Jan Thomas features wacky humor that toddlers will adore, rowdy repetitions, irreverent dialogue--and a hilarious twist at the end.Beetle Bop
By Denise Fleming. 2007
They crawl up walls, they hide in cracks, they flip, they fly, and sometimes . . . crrrash. Beetles come…
in all shapes and sizes, and they are everywhere in this thoroughly buggy, beautifully designed book. There are striped beetles, spotted beetles, all-over-dotted beetles--and don't forget the noisily gnawing beetles! Whether you love bugs or whether the sight of them makes you itch, you'll adore this infested offering from the beloved Denise Fleming.Fourth of July Mice!
By Doug Cushman, Bethany Roberts. 2004
It's the most patriotic of all holidays-Independence Day! The Holiday Mice take part in all the activities that make the…
Fourth of July fun: a parade, a picnic, a baseball game and sack race, and a refreshing dip in the stream. Even Mr. Mouse, the littlest mouse's special toy, joins in the festivities. The best part of all comes at the end of the day: a spectacular fireworks show!Packed with plenty of red, white, and blue and featuring the four Holiday Mice at their most adorable, this story about our nation's birthday will delight readers young and old alike.Little Bears Little Boat
By Eve Bunting. 2003
Little Bear loves his little boat. He rows it around the lake. He fishes from it. He lies and dreams…
in it. But then something strange happens. Little Bear begins to grow and, one day, he no longer fits in his little boat. Poor Little Bear. Does getting bigger mean giving up the things you love? Every child who experiences growing pains will appreciate Little Bear's story. They will smile with satisfaction as the solution unfolds to Little Bear's problem in simple, lyrical words and charming illustrations.Curious George The Surprise Gift
By Rey. 2008
The Man with the Yellow Hat brings home a birthday present for a friend, and in an effort to distract…
George and prevent him from opening the gift, the man gives George an orange to unwrap. ” The curious monkey discovers that there are many other things to unwrap besides presents (like the bathroom walls with their peeling wallpaper!), but maybe not all of them can be rewrapped. Full-color activities: a matching and twenty questions game, a birthday idea space, and a think-more-about-it section.Curious George Up, Up, and Away (CGTV 8x8)
By H. A. Rey. 2009
Curious George and the man with the yellow hat are planning on taking a ride in a hot air balloon,…
but as George climbs in, he releases the rope tethering the balloon to the ground. George and his friend, Bill, float away with the man with the yellow hat racing after them. Will they continue going higher? Or will George and his curious ways help them get back to the ground? Includes a pinwheel (wind direction) activity and hot air balloon to color and label.Where's My Baby?
By H. A. Rey. 1998
Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree
By Eileen Christelow. 1991
Five Little Monkeys With Nothing To Do
By Eileen Christelow. 1991
When five little monkeys ask for something to do, cleaning the house for Grandma Bessie's visit isn't exactly what they…
had in mind. But leave it to these mischievous monkeys to find a way to make housework fun. . . and messy! Here is another popular Five Little Monkeys story, available for the first time in a bilingual board book edition. Now Spanish- and English-speaking readers can enjoy the lighthearted antics of these lovable monkeys while learning the words of the familiar tale in both languages.Five Little Monkeys Storybook Treasury
By Eileen Christelow. 2009
This 20th-anniversary treasury features a special introduction and five full-length picture books--Five Little Monkeys Jumping on a Bed, Five Little…
Monkeys Bake a Cake, Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree, Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do, and Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car--as well as a lesson on how to draw your own fabulous monkeys.Sheep Out to Eat
By Nancy Shaw. 1992
Henry Hikes to Fitchburg
By D. B. Johnson. 2000
Inspired by a passage from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, the wonderfully appealing Henry Hikes to Fitchburg follows two friends who…
have very different approaches to life. When the two agree to meet one evening in Fitchburg, which is thirty miles away, each decides to get there in his own way, and the two have surprisingly different days.Hachiko
By Pamela S. Turner. 2004
Imagine walking to the same place every day, to meet your best friend. Imagine watching hundreds of people pass by…
every morning and every afternoon. Imagine waiting, and waiting, and waiting. For ten years. This is what Hachiko did. Hachiko was a real dog who lived in Tokyo, a dog who faithfully waited for his owner at the Shibuya train station long after his owner could not come to meet him. He became famous for his loyalty and was adored by scores of people who passed through the station every day. This is Hachiko’s story through the eyes of Kentaro, a young boy whose life is changed forever by his friendship with this very special dog. Simply told, and illustrated with Yan Nascimbene’s lush watercolors, the legend of Hachiko will touch your heart and inspire you as it has inspired thousands all over the world.Metropolitan Cow
By Tim Egan. 1996
Bennett Gibbons is a very fortunate calf. His parents are prominent members of their herd and noted socialites. They live…
in a beautiful apartment and give Bennett everything he could want. Indeed, young Bennett is the luckiest little calf in the neighborhood. Problem is, he's the only little calf in the neighborhood. Bennett is happy to become friends with Webster, a young pig who lives next door. But when his parents forbid the friendship Bennett runs away, and his parents soon learn the value of a good friend.Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog
By Sara Swan Miller. 1995
Does your dog sleep a lot? Maybe your dog is bored. When you feel bored, you can read a book.…
But dogs can't read. Here's a good way to make your dog happy. You can read these three stories alod. They are about things dogs understand best -- burglars, bones, and running free -- and they have lively pictures of dogs doing exciting things. And don't forget to pet your dog while you're reading. Dogs like that too.Hogwash
By Arthur Geisert. 2008
It’s bath time! All the little piggies have had lots of fun playing, and now they’re dirty, muddy, and covered…
in paint. But their mamas aren’t worriedthey have just the machine to turn this Herculean task into an adventure. Anyone who has ever been captivated by the swaying brushes and spinning jets of soap and water at the car wash will be in hog heaven as Arthur Geisert’s intricate etchings reveal the inner workings of an enormous contraption that can lather and scrub a whole farm full of dirty little piglets in no time at alland that’s not just a bunch of hogwash!