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By P. J. Night. 2012
Emily Hunter loves hanging out with her new neighbors. From their decked-out rec room to their almost-professional guitar playing, Drew…
and Vicky Strig are super cool. The only bummer is that Drew and Vicky are homeschooled and Emily's other friends haven't gotten to know them yet. So Emily comes up with a plan for everyone to meet--a big party and sleepover at her house!But as Emily gets ready for the party, she begins to wonder about Drew and Vicky. They won't let Emily into certain rooms in their house. And a wolf howls on their lawn every night. Is it only Emily's overactive imagination or are the new neighbors more than just a little strange? meet her other friends at a sleepover party at her house. But as Emily prepares for the sleepover, strange things start happening at Drew and Vicky's--they only let Emily see into one room of their house, and there's a wolf that howls in their yard every night. Is Emily's overactive imagination running wild, or is there something really creepy about the new neighbors?By Robie H. Harris. 2007
By Louise Lawrence. 1996
An intricately woven and brilliantly conceived novel dealing with the confrontation between gentle, nature-loving psychics of the planet Arbroth of…
another solar system and the technically superior invaders from Earth en route to colonize Arbroth.By Sarah Willson. 2002
Dora loves her backpack. She always has what she needs inside. Join Dora and her pals as they try to…
reach the library before it closes, so Dora can return her books on time. Can Backpack help?By P. J. Night. 2012
Katie's getting a new BFF--whether she likes it or not. Katie Walsh is majorly bummed when her BFF moves away.…
But her hopes soar when the new girl at school, Whitney, befriends her right away and invites her to spend the night at her house for a sleepover. Katie loved sleepovers with her old BFF, so she's sure she will have a great time. But Katie doesn't have a great time. Something is not quite right at Whitney's house. Whitney seems really, really into her dolls...and later that night, Katie's convinced that the dolls are threatening her.The next morning, a freaked-out Katie decides that maybe she hasn't found a new best friend, after all. Whitney, however, has made up her mind about Katie--they're going to be best friends forever...no matter what.This too-close-for-comfort friendship tale is ranked a 5 on the Creep-o-Meter.By Jessica Love, Sands Hetherington. 2015
Young John Degraffenreidt and his red crocodile buddy, Crosley, show up at the Pineapple Cheesecake Factory and find Big Foot…
Mae lying on the floor, staring up at her Great Star Puzzle on the ceiling. Crosley only wants a new supply of pineapple cheesecakes, but what Mae points to on her ceiling will start the Night Buddies on a totally new fantasy adventure. A suspicious white dot has passed through the Corkscrew Constellation and is now moving underneath the Hound Dog Stars. Across the Borough, Crosley's brother Crenwinkle sees the same curious speck in the sky. It looks to be a long night for sleepyhead John, but thanks to the time spreader dingus with its sleep retardant setting, he gets right into their next escapade. Join the Night Buddies as they embark on another Program, this time taking them all the way into the stratosphere in their racing blimp.By Greg Long, Wednesday Kirwan, Chris Edmundson. 2013
All Yeti wants to do after a long day in the woods is to close his eyes and go to…
sleep. But something is not right! Shadows lurk, sounds creak, and there are monsters...or are there? This entertaining bedtime book featuring the fierce and frenetic GAMAGO Yeti will amuse and delight kids, all while encouraging them to turn out the light and go to sleep!By Matthea Harvey, Elizabeth Zechel. 2009
In this compelling tale for children and adults alike, the poet Matthea Harvey collaborates with artist Elizabeth Zechel to create…
a powerful, resonant allegory for these times of violent military solutions to global problems. In this compelling tale, there is a little general who heads an army called the Realists. Every day he and his troops practice battle formations while the Dreamers, the opposing army, play strange, peaceful games. The little general's soldiers include Sergeant Samantha, who is very tall and wishes the general would pay more attention to her, and Lieutenant Lyle, an imaginative fellow who always seems to get into trouble. One day the little general sees a giant snowflake hovering in his garden and realizes he is suffering from a disease of the imagination. He is ashamed and pretends not to see it, but eventually he discovers that everyone in his army has a similar problem. What magical message is the snowflake trying to bring to the general, and to the world? In a time of violent military solutions to global problems, this illustrated allegory by a leading poet has a particular, powerful resonance.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!By Jim Henson'S Pajanimals. 2013
By Jim Henson'S Pajanimals. 2013
By Jim Henson'S Pajanimals. 2013
By Eva Markert, Claire Volkmann-Pédeloste. 2016
-- Bonne nuit, fais de beaux rêves, dit la maman d'Amos chaque soir. Mais la plupart du temps, le petit…
Amos reste éveillé encore un bon moment. Ce n'est jamais ennuyeux d'aller au lit ! Pas avec un lutin ou une tente d'indiens dans la chambre, un épouvantable papillon de nuit ou un attrape-rêves au-dessus du lit et beaucoup d'autres aventures au moment de s'endormir.By Eva Markert, Claire Volkmann-Pédeloste. 2016
-- Bonne nuit, dors-bien, dit la maman d'Amélie chaque soir. Mais la plupart du temps, la petite Amélie n'est pas…
du tout fatiguée et il lui arrive encore quelques aventures dans sa chambre avant qu'elle ne s'endorme. Amélie découvre le pouvoir de gouttes magiques, elle se cache lors d'une tempête, fait un vœu pendant une nuit d'étoiles filantes, découvre des petits fantômes de nuit enjoués...et beaucoup d'autres choses. Quinze histoires courtes pour dire bonne nuit aux tout-petits.By Eva Markert, Claire Volkmann-Pédeloste. 2016
Amélie désirait depuis longtemps déjà une petite sœur. C’est la raison pour laquelle elle est si heureuse lorsque Maya vient…
au monde. Une période passionnante commence. Et déjà, Amélie remarque qu’il n’est pas toujours simple de prendre soin d’un bébé. Il y a certaines choses qu’elle ne savait pas encore à leur sujet : Par exemple que souvent, ils n’ont pas de cheveux, qu’ils pleurent beaucoup et qu’ils ne peuvent pas manger des petits œufs en sucre. Cependant, Amélie fait de son mieux pour être une grande sœur attentionnée.By Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin, Sydney Hanson. 2016
Add variety to your child's bedtime routine with the latest book from the author of The Rabbit Who Wants to…
Fall Asleep, the New York Times and international bestseller that parents have been raving about! Features all-new child-tested, parent-approved techniques to reclaim bedtime and provide a sweet and tender end to each day. Your child joins Ellen the Elephant on a journey through a magical forest that leads to sleep. Along the way, children meet different fantastical characters and have calming experiences that help them relax and slip into slumber quickly. The story works perfectly for either naptime or bedtime. Children will love switching between stories about both Roger the Rabbit (The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep) and Ellen the Elephant (The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep), and parents will appreciate the diverse ways each character will help their loved ones fall asleep quickly and easily. Includes never-before-seen material that will make a difference at bedtime, including insightful sleep tips and answers to frequently asked questions to help guide families to an even more satisfying nighttime routine! Advance Praise from Parents "Even better than The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep." "It's nice to have an alternative for a bit of variety." "You only have to read a few pages and you have a sleeping child!" "A must-have book in our home!" Praise for The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller Publishers Weekly Bestseller Translated into 43 Languages "The magical book that will have your kids asleep in minutes." --New York Post "On the cover of [The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep] there's a sign that reads, 'I can make anyone fall asleep'--and that's a promise sleep-deprived parents can't resist." --NPR "For many parents, getting kids to fall asleep can be a nightmare. But [The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep] . . . promises to make the process easier and help kids to drift off to sleep faster." --CBS News "A book whose powerfully soporific effects my son is helpless to resist." --The New York TimesBy 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.By Shirley Jackson. 1963
It begins on a most unusual day, when a blue sun rises in a green sky and dozens of balloons…
fly from every tree. And when a magician in a long black coat and a starry hat turns up, the sights become even stranger. The magician grants a lucky child nine wishes, each more marvelous than the last - an orange pony with a purple tail, a garden with candy flowers, a pocket-sized zoo, and other whimsical wonders.Master storyteller Shirley Jackson, author of the short-story classic "The Lottery," collaborated with artist Lorraine Fox to create this winsome picture book. Illustrated with brilliantly colored two-page spreads, this vivid fantasy will transport young readers to a world of enchantment.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.