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By Sumi Loundon Kim. 2023
Share love with yourself, your people, and the world (alongside fun sloths) in this big-hearted bedtime meditation for children. As…
the day comes to a close, Goodnight Love helps children (ages 2–5) connect to the warmth of their hearts through the power of lovingkindness. We foster self-compassion by sending care to ourselves. We share kindness by wishing good things for our families and friends. And we cultivate unconditional love by radiating the wish for happiness and peace on Earth. Goodnight Love brings the heart-based practice of lovingkindness (metta) into the ritual of bedtime, with adorable sloth characters that kids will delight in practicing beside. The beautiful, richly colored art portrays a caregiver sloth guiding a young sloth through this relaxing evening meditation, helping children slip into slumber with a heart filled with kindness.By Jennifer Britton. 2022
A gentle lullaby celebrating the abundant nature of the East Coast, from the illustrator of Wildflower and The Book of…
Selkie. If you could be anything, what would you be? I'd be a tall ship, racing fast on the sea I'd fill up my sails with the salty cool breeze If I could be anything. If it were up to me. This lyrical lullaby from educator and musician Jen Britton, with illustrations by celebrated artist Briana Corr Scott (Mermaid Lullaby, Wildflower) asks young readers, If you could be anything, what would you be? Responses run the gamut from lupins to sea glass to a lighthouse shining bright to the pull of the tides, celebrating the abundant natural and cultural landscapes of the East Coast. With gentle, rhyming text and dreamy oil illustrations, If You Could Be Anything is the perfect story to send little ones off to dreamland, and older ones off on new adventures. Includes informative, illustrated backmatter.By Elizabeth Goudge. 1954
In the summer of 1940, shy Miss Brown becomes house-keeper at the Castle. She takes to her heart its three…
occupants--an historian and his two nephews. To this retreat comes Moppet and Poppet, two children evacuated from the ruins of London. 1954.By Eric Fan, Dena Seiferling. 2022
A delectable picture book about midnight snacks, nocturnal creatures and unexpected generosity, inspired by lunch carts that were the predecessors…
of today’s food trucks and diners. For fans of The Night Gardener.Noses sniff the air as mouthwatering smells waft down city streets, luring growling bellies to the Night Owl. Inside this elegant, horse-drawn establishment, a feathery cook works the grill, serving up tasty dishes for shift-workers and operagoers alike: a mince pie for Fox, a ham sandwich for Badger and puddings for little Possums. Mouse, a poor street sweeper, watches as the line of customers swells, ever hopeful that someone will drop a morsel of food — but Owl’s cooking is far too delicious for more than a crumb to be found. As the evening’s service winds down, weary Owl spots trembling Mouse. Has he found his own night lunch, or will he invite this small sweeper inside for a midnight feast for two? From the imagination of two acclaimed picture book creators, together for the first time, this dreamlike picture book is a magical ode to Victorian lunch wagons. Evoking the sounds, sights, smells and tastes of the city at night, Night Lunch reveals how empathy and kindness as well as dignity and gratitude can be found — and savored — in the most unexpected places.By E Nesbit. 1958
After Oswald, Dora, Dicky, Alice, H.O. and Noel have been particularly unruly, the wayward but well-meaning Bastable children are sent…
away to the country to improve their behaviour. They promise to be good if they can -- but they think it highly unlikely that they'll succeed! Grades 4-7. 1995, c1901.By Racehorse For Readers. 2018
Racehorse for Young Reader?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. Highlighting the work of Golden Age Dutch illustrator Rie Cramer, this beautiful new edition of Grimm?s Fairy Tales is the perfect gift for any fan of children?s classics. This fantastic collection includes some of the most popular tales ever told, such as: Rapunzel Hansel and Gretel Snow White Rumplestiltskin And Many More! Whether you?re a collector or just want to share these incredible tales with the young readers in your life, this book will provide readers with countless hours of unforgettable stories and artwork.By Trudi Granger, Gareth Llewhellin. 2015
Whether you're at the beach or hiding inside on a rainy day; whether you're having tea with a friend or…
reading a book by yourself; whether you're happy and bouncing or grumpy or sick, it's always nice to have an always there bear. He can play with you, cuddle you, and snuggle you to sleep. He likes birthdays and trampolines and sand castles and puddles. It doesn't matter if you're tired or sulky or shy or scared-you'll never be lonely with your bear by your side. He will keep you company, he will cheer you on, and he will even make you feel braver. He always understands you, and most importantly, he promises to love you, forever and always, no matter what.This is a quiet, gentle, soothing book, wonderful for comforting little ones or preparing them for peaceful sleep. It's a reassuring and heartwarming story of unconditional love and companionship throughout experiences of all kinds. Gareth Llewhellin's sweet illustrations complement the text, and Trudi Granger's beautifully written story works magic with its simplicity. For anyone who loved The Quiet Book, Always There Bear is just as special and just as perfect for quiet moments and trouble-free bedtimes.By Lisa Maggiore, Ross Felten. 2015
Don’t underestimate Ava just because she’s "cute” and wears "adorable glasses”--she’s really a fierce monster slayer. And when her beloved…
Piggy is left in the dryer in the basement, Ava knows she’ll have to face the ferocious monsters lurking in the dark if she wants to rescue her favorite stuffed animal. So she puts on her brother’s superhero cape, grips his sword tight, puts on her pink rain boots and sparkly princess crown, and creeps downstairs. Not even the roar of the greenest and hairiest monster is going to stop this spunky girl. Even though she’s scared and the monsters smell terrible, Ava is determined to rescue Piggy. Ross Feltan’s brisk, sketch-like illustrations help bring energy and humor to this story of bravery and loyalty. Young readers will relate to Ava’s mission and delight in her victory over the monsters. Ava the Monster Slayer is sure to appeal to children worried about monsters in their own homes and kids devoted to their own stuffed animals.By Philippa Rae, Stéphanie Röhr. 2012
"Late last night I lay in bed and found I couldn't sleep. So I scrunched my eyes up tightly and…
counted woolly sheep." In this amusing bedtime story, a little girl decides she must count sheep in order to fall asleep. Starting at ten, her sheep begin to suffer humorous mishaps as she happily drifts into dreamland. Each number illustrates sheep flying off in different directions, unable to control their skateboards, the slippery floor, or their crazy dance moves. Children will laugh and learn in this combination bedtime and counting book. The sing-songy verse and bright, whimsical illustrations provide a visual counting aid, as well as entertainment in the moments before bedtime. Count the Sheep to Sleep is sure to help children fall asleep to their own leaping sheep, transforming bedtime from a struggle into a fluffy white parade!By Katia Wish, Siri Reuterstrand. 2012
Ellis is sleeping away from home for the first time! It is dark and smells funny at Grandpa's house, and…
what is that strange sound? Ellis has to be brave, though, for his stuffed monkey, Ballowits. It can be difficult sleeping away from home, but Ellis learns not to be frightened by his imagination and that sleepovers can be fun! A companion to Ellis Goes to the Doctor, this book teaches children to be brave during a new experience. The illustrations of Ellis and his stuffed monkey bring out the emotions present in all children when they are frightened, and make it easy for kids to relate with Ellis's apprehensions. When parents need to go away for a night, this book will help children learn that even though it may seem scary, everything will be all right.By Tony Cliff. 2020
Young cats are on the hunt for a mouse named Sleepy in Let’s Get Sleepy!, an energetic picture book from…
New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator Tony Cliff.These cats are on an adventure to find that darn mouse named Sleepy.But Sleepy is a sneaky mouse—he’s hard to find. The cats will have to look everywhere: all over town, out by the beach, up in space, and even back in time with the dinosaurs! Can the cats catch that mouse? Even if they don’t, at the end of the day, they may just get "sleepy" after all.While seek-and-find elements are at work in the adorable artwork, the rhyming text reminds readers that the journey is more important than the destination—and that the most valuable treasure is a day richly lived with friends.An Imprint BookBy Rebecca Van Slyke. 2021
Bedtime has never been more wild! Good Night, Alligator is sure to wear kids out before they are gently tucked…
into bed.Armed with her book of alligator facts, little alligator has several good reasons for avoiding bedtime:Alligators don’t brush their teeth.They don’t wear pajamas.And most of all, they DO NOT go to bed.Luckily, her parents are willing to compromise. Instead of a shower (which alligators hate), she can take a bath. Instead of tucking under the covers, she can lurk beneath the blankets watching for prey. With vibrant illustrations from Mike Boldt, illustrator of I Don't Want to be a Frog, this irreverent bedtime story by Rebecca Van Slyke is perfect for fierce kids who love to stay up all night, Good Night, Alligator. A wild romp that ends in sweet dreams.By Scholastic. 2023
Snuggle up with this sweet bedtime board book based on the hit YouTube channel Super Simple’s music video of the…
classic lullaby “Hush Little Baby.”It’s bedtime for Baby Raccoon, and Mama Raccoon has come to sing him a song. Star is here to say goodnight, too! As Mama sings, Star creates constellations to illustrate the song. Soon, Baby Raccoon is fast asleep.Soothing illustrations and rhyming lyrics help little ones calm down for bedtime. As your little one grows, encourage them to trace the constellations with their finger and count the stars on each page.Super Simple has more than 30 million subscribers on YouTube. Now families can enjoy their favorite characters, songs, and stories from the screen with Super Simple board books, storybooks, and activity books!By Anna Dewdney. 2021
Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture book series is now a Netflix original animated series! This charming title introduces readers and viewers…
to Llama, his Mama, and all of their friends who appear on the showBy Jessica Hische. 2020
This uplifting and positive audiobook encourages kids to promise that tomorrow, they will be grateful, helpful, and kind. Tomorrow I'll…
be everything I strive to be each day And even when it's difficult I'll work to find a way . Immerse yourself in the words of widsom, hope, and positivity. This audiobook is a reminder to all listeners, young and old, that the smallest kind gesture can make the biggest difference in the world—we just have to remember to be kind to one anotherBy Linda Elovitz Marshall. 2019
By Sarah Orne Jewett. 1956
By Britta Teckentrup, Patricia Hegarty. 2018
By Scott Gustafson. 2017
By David W. Miles. 2021
Sloth wants to nap. Rabbit doesn't. Who will win in the end? For every parent who's struggled to get their…
child to nap, But First, We Nap is a hilarious book to replace the naptime wrestle.