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Curious George Good Night, Zoo (CGTV)
By H. A. Rey H. A. Rey. 2019
George is excited to visit the zoo to see the new baby panda—but when he's accidentally locked into the zoo at night,…
how will he get out? George must find a way to navigate his way out of the zoo and back home where he belongs! Based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS show. In this new book based on the Emmy Award–winning PBS show, Curious George can't wait to see the brand-new baby panda at the zoo. But when George accidentally gets locked into the zoo at night, he has to use maps, landmarks, and his animal instincts to find his way out! Bonus activities help reinforce the concepts in the story, including instructions for building your very own map of your home!The Risky Rescue (Key Hunters #6)
By Eric Luper. 2018
In this action-packed tale, two friends are trapped in an Amazonian adventure novel and must find a golden idol if…
they wish to get home.Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. And only they can find the keys to release the magic inside!SURVIVING THE WILDERNESS IS ONLY HALF THE BATTLE!A plane crash in the Amazon lands Cleo and Evan on the hunt for a valuable golden statue. They must find it—and their next key—to make it home alive. But the jungle is full of deadly creatures, raging rapids, and an all-too-familiar villain who wants nothing more than to trap them forever!Praise for Key Hunters“Luper’s delectable humor is appropriate for the intended age group, and the plot will keep readers’ attention to the end . . . [t]his is a satisfying read for beginning independent readers.” —School Library JournalA hardworking mother rabbit achieves her dream job the night before Easter in this classic picture book.When eggs need to…
be delivered to all the world’s children the night before Easter, only the fastest bunnies are chosen for the job. The country bunny, a little brown rabbit named Cottontail is a mama to twenty-one little ones, thinks that perhaps her lifelong dream of being one of the five Easter Bunnies is a hopeless one.But when Grandfather Bunny searches for a new Easter Bunny, he is looking for someone who is wise, kind, swift, and clever. He is looking for Cottontail. So begins this brave mama bunny’s night of adventure and magic.Whimsical and sweet with bright illustrations in Easter egg pastels, the country bunny’s story is as magical today as it was in 1939. It is a celebration of the timeless values of equality, hard work, and patient ambition.Praise for The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes“It is difficult to believe that this very modern feminist tale was originally written in 1939. A gem of a fantasy in which kindness and cleverness win out over size and brawn.” —Learning MagazineThe Tale of Benjamin Bunny (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
By Beatrix Potter. 2016
Beatrix Potter's Classic Children's Stories in beautiful eBook editions The Story of Miss Moppet is a classic story about teasing…
featuring a little mouse and a kitten. The Story of Miss Moppet by Beatrix Potter is part of the Xist Publishing Children's Classics collection. Each eBook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.Curious George: Wash Your Hands (Curious George Ser.)
By H. A. Rey H. A. Rey. 2021
Learn to wash the germs off your hands with Curious George in this playful and informative book for the youngest…
readers. When should Curious George wash his hands? Why does George wash his hands . . . and how does he do it? Join George on a playful romp through his day as he learns more about germs and hand-washing. This accessible story features informational text about germs and cleanliness for the youngest readers. This is the perfect primer for little ones just learning to wash their hands.Treat
By Mary Sullivan. 2016
From the author of Up On Bob, a whimsical tale of a Boston Terrier with a short attention span and his…
never-ending pursuit of what he wants most.As the old saying goes, &“Give a dog a ball, and he'll beg to play for days. But give a dog a treat, and he&’ll never stop begging.&” In this companion to Mary Sullivan's Geisel Award-winning Ball, there's a new dog in town and he is focused on finding a treat, no matter the cost. But endless tricks and futile searching (you can't eat Grandma&’s dentures!) can be pretty exhausting. Just when he&’s about to give up hope…what&’s this? TREAT! In this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel/picture book hybrid, readers will rejoice and laugh as they recognize the silly, but always determined, behavior of man&’s best friend.&“Sullivan spins a hilarious minidrama around a hyperactive canine and a single word of text...Cartoonlike illustrations, precisely drawn in digitally colored pencil, perfectly capture the portly, perky-eared, wide-eyed canine's treat mania.&”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review &“Sullivan has created quite a treat herself: a canine hero with a one-track mind and an endlessly expressive one-word vocabulary (aided by comically frenetic typography) whose approach to thwarted desire is, as any child will recognize, all too human.&”—Publishers Weekly, starred reviewMr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope (Mr. Putter & Tabby #26)
By Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard. 2016
Mr. Putter and friends make the most of a snow day in this entertaining book in the &“venerable series&” (Kirkus…
Reviews). Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, like winter. But when the snow is deep outside and there&’s nothing to do inside, even a cozy winter day can be a little slow. But not for long! When Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, pull two sleds out of the garage, the four friends head for the sledding slope for the wildest ride ever. Maybe winter is not so slow after all! &“A comforting story to curl up with on a chilly winter day.&”—School Library JournalCurious George Grows a Garden: The Perfect Carrot and Plants a Seed (CGTV)
By H. A. Rey. 2012
George works on his green thumb in this special set of two stories based on the popular animated series! …
This double early reader features two favorite stories from the Emmy Award-winning PBS show, Curious George Plants a Seed and Curious George The Perfect Carrot! In Curious George Plants a Seed, everyone&’s favorite monkey has to make a few planting mistakes before his green thumb starts to kick in. In Curious George The Perfect Carrot, George learns how to grow a beautiful prize carrot, and then unselfishly uses it to help his neighbor Bill find his lost bunnies. Includes fun facts about supporting locally grown food, a bean sprout planting activity, and a delicious recipe for carrot muffins!Curious George Ready for School: Ready for School (Curious George)
By H. A. Rey. 2017
What is it like to go to school? George is about to find out… George is so excited to…
go visit his friend Rami&’s school! George packs a banana snack and is ready to have an adventure. And what an adventure school is! Between Circle Time, outdoor play, and the many toys and crafts, George is one happy monkey. But can a curious monkey make it through the whole day without getting into any trouble? Young kindergarteners and preschoolers-to-be will get a sense of what a day at school is like, helping them, too, feel ready for school.Clammy Clam (Thingy Things #4)
By Chris Raschka. 2014
Theme: Feeling shy. Introducing . . . Clammy Clam! It&’s . . . Clammy Clam! And yet, Clammy Clam refuses to…
say a simple &“hello.&” In this tribute to the silent type, readers are reminded that kids can be unpredictable, requiring improvisation and compromise. Chris Raschka&’s expert balance of visual and textual humor will bring even the shyest of readers out of their shells! This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup (Mr. Putter & Tabby #12)
By Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard. 2003
&“The chapters are short and satisfying…The antics of Tabby and Zeke will entertain young animal enthusiasts.&”—School Library Journal 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 rather play than cook… &“Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites.&”—Publishers WeeklyCurious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory (Curious George)
By Margret Rey, H. A. Rey. 1998
George is monkeying around—and having a delicious adventure! When George and the man with the yellow hat stop to…
shop at a chocolate factory store, George becomes curious about how the chocolates are made. Though he begins to follow the factory tour, soon he is off to investigate on his own… &“The only predictable thing about that dynamic monkey, Curious George, is his unpredictability.&”—The New York TimesSong of the Sound: A Novel
By Jeff Gulvin. 2001
From an author whose work &“recalls the magical power of The Horse Whisperer&”: A dolphin expert in New Zealand finds…
love—and danger (Scotland on Sunday). After years of freelance research on the sea life of Vimereax, France, and studying killer whales in Argentina, single mother Libby Bass and her daughter have now packed up for the coastal waters surrounding the Milford Sound in New Zealand. An expert in cetacean communication, Libby has a permanent new position with a dolphin-watch program, an opportunity she&’s been waiting for. Even better, it&’s in the heart of the Sound, home to the most mysterious and beautiful creatures on earth. When she meets John-Cody Gibbs, Libby believes she&’s also found the perfect man. A former fisherman from New Orleans, the widower is looking for his own peace and purpose in New Zealand&’s Lake Manapouri, &“the lake of the sorrowing heart,&” said to be made up of the tears of the dying and grieving. John-Cody&’s understanding of wildlife is so profound as to be almost magical, but a dark secret from his past soon threatens everything within Libby&’s reach—and everyone she loves. The follow up to Cry of the Panther, a novel in which &“[Gulvin&’s] passionate interest in animals and his charismatic lovers make for compulsive reading,&”Song of the Sound powerfully explores romantic relationships and profound connections with the natural world (Scotland on Sunday).Missing
By Becky Citra. 2011
Thea and her dad are always on the move, from one small Cariboo town to another, trying to leave behind…
the pain of Thea's mom's death. They never stay long enough in one place for Thea to make friends, but when her dad gets work renovating a guest ranch on Gumboot Lake, she dares to hope that their wandering days are over. At the ranch she makes friends with Van, a local boy, and works hard to build the trust of an abused horse named Renegade. When Thea unearths the decades-old story of a four-year-old girl who disappeared from the ranch and was never seen again, she enlists Van to help her solve the mystery. When some disturbing facts come to light, she finally starts to come to terms with the losses in her own life.Curious George and the Ice Cream Surprise (Curious George)
By Margret Rey, H. A. Rey. 2011
On a hot summer day, George has his mind set on a special treat… George is looking for a…
way to beat the summer heat. Swimming, running through sprinklers, a glass of lemonade—none of them can help George cool off! What George really wants is a sweet, cold treat from the ice cream truck. But will he ever catch it? &“The only predictable thing about that dynamic monkey, Curious George, is his unpredictability.&”—The New York TimesMr. Putter & Tabby Dance the Dance (Mr. Putter & Tabby #23)
By Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard. 2012
&“Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites.&”—Publishers Weekly Mr. Putter knows what he likes, and dancing is…
not on the list. But his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry has been watching ballroom dancing on TV. She talks the reluctant Mr. Putter into coming along for an evening at the Crystal Ballroom, along with fine cat Tabby and good dog Zeke, of course. The ballroom is full of sparkles—and surprises… &“Written with simplicity and understated humor…The young audience will enjoy seeing these familiar characters express themselves on and off the dance floor.&”—BooklistPluto Rocket: Joe Pidge Flips a Lid (Pluto Rocket #2)
By Paul Gilligan. 2023
Pluto Rocket and Joe Pidge are back, with more hats and hijinks than ever before, in the second book of…
this hilarious new early graphic novel series, for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco!Joe Pidge, king of the neighborhood, and Pluto Rocket, an alien who's new in town, have become fast friends, with Joe acting as Pluto's guide on her secret mission to discover what life in the neighborhood is really like. But on Joe's tour (where he shows Pluto the best fire escape and the best garbage can in the world!), it becomes clear that Joe has never actually left his tiny slice of the planet . . .Pluto encourages Joe to get out of his comfort zone, but Joe delays by creating an outlandish list of supplies they'll need to get before they go! Is Joe Pidge afraid of leaving his safe little neighborhood? And if that's tough, imagine how Joe feels when his hat, his trademark super-flavio look that helps him stand out from the other pigeons, goes missing. Thankfully, Pluto is here to help save the day in the second book of this hilarious graphic novel series from Paul Gilligan, creator of the syndicated comic strip Pooch Cafe!The Brothers Zzli
By Alex Cousseau. 2022
A moving allegory of immigration and hospitality. One day, the brothers Zzli come to the doorstep of a little girl…
named Welcome. Welcome has plenty of room in her big, empty house, and the travelers—who have come from far away—make good pancakes and even better company. But others in the forest find this new family strange, even dangerous. When the bears invite their neighbors to a big party, onlyWelcome&’s friend the bat shows up. Soon after that, a policeman knocks on their door, threatening to destroy the brothers&’ beloved beehives. Maybe Welcome and her friends need to find someplace that might accept three bears, a bat, and a girl like her: somewhere to call home at last.With charming, delightful illustrations reminiscent of vintage children&’s classics, The Brothers Zzli invites readers to join a bear family&’s search for belonging in a world that views them with suspicion. This poignant story will spark lasting conversations about the impact of prejudice, the struggles of refugees, and the responsibility we have to our neighbors—especially the new ones.Lost & Hound: A Novel ("Sister" Jane #15)
By Rita Mae Brown. 2023
When a body is found curiously displayed on &“Sister&” Jane Arnold&’s foxhunting grounds, members of her hunt club realize someone…
is sending them a dire message, in this exciting mystery from New York Times bestselling author Rita Mae Brown.&“Cunning foxes, sensible hounds, and sweet-tempered horses are among the sparkling conversationalists in this charming series.&”—The New York Times Book ReviewEarly fall in Virginia means shorter days, cooler temperatures, the blooming milkweeds of summer giving way to fields of fluffy seeds—and of course, the start of fox hunting season. It&’s &“Sister&” Jane Arnold&’s favorite time of year. And this year, the Jefferson Hunt Club is busier than ever, organizing a fundraising drive to help with the upkeep of their beloved hunting grounds.But the festive season is interrupted by the appearance of a dead body, tied to a chair and placed directly in the path of an early-season hunt. No one recognizes the victim, but the intentional placement makes it clear that someone is sending a message. Then, one huntsman&’s valuable stamp collection is stolen, and they discover the victim was also a stamp collector. Sister suspects a connection, which is confirmed when just one stamp is found taped to the garage door of her friend and treasurer of the hunt club Ronnie Haslip. Could Ronnie have been involved in either the murder or the theft, or has he been marked as the next victim? Sister must uncover who has been sending these cryptic signs to her friends—before any of them wind up dead.The Song of the Swan
By Karah Sutton. 2023
A magical retelling of Swan Lake, featuring a clever orphan, a castle filled with enchanted swans, and a quest to…
unearth the secrets of the past.Olga is an orphan and a thief, relying on trickery and sleight of hand to make her way in the world. But it&’s magic, not thievery, that could get her into trouble.When Olga and her partner-in-crime Pavel learn of a valuable jewel kept in a secluded castle, Olga sees an opportunity to change their lives: a prize so big, they&’d never have to steal again. But the castle is not as it seems, ruled by an enchanter who hosts grand balls every night, only for the guests to disappear each morning, replaced by swans. Guided by cryptic clues from the palace spiders, Olga soon realizes she&’s in over her head—torn between a bargain with the enchanter, loyalty to Pavel, and determination to understand how the enchanted swans are linked to her own fate.One thing is certain: there is dark magic behind the castle&’s mysteries, and Olga will stop at nothing to unmask it.