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By Todd Parr. 2012
Todd Parr's bestselling books have celebrated Valentine's Day, Earth Day, and Halloween, teaching kids about unconditional love, respecting the earth,…
and facing fears, all with his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity. Now, just in time for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, The Thankful Book celebrates all the little things children can give thanks for. From everyday activities like reading and bathtime to big family meals together and special alone time between parent and child, Todd inspires readers to remember all of life's special moments. The perfect book to treasure and share, around the holidays and throughout the year. Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.By Laura Ingalls Wilder. 1997
In her beloved Little House books, Laura Ingalls Wilder describes some of the Christmases she and her family celebrated on…
the frontier. Even if they don't have much money for presents, they always have one another, and that's enough to make any Christmas merry. This book gathers together five of Laura's classic Christmas stories from Little House in the Big Woods, Little Houes on the Prairie, and On the Banks of Plum Creek, and is illustrated with gently colorized versions of Garth Williams' original art. Picture descriptions present.By Francesca Simon. 2006
DISCOVER THE SERIES BOYS AND GIRLS AROUND THE WORLD LOVE TO READ!Horrid Henry sabotages the Christmas play; tries to do…
all his Christmas shopping without spending any of his allowance; attempts to ambush Santa Claus (to get more presents, of course); and has to endure the worst Christmas dinner ever!By Charles Tazewell. 1946
He is always late! He's been caught swinging on the golden gates! He chews on his wings! He sings off…
key! And, then... something happens... A wonderful book for children and grandparents to read together.By Holly Hobbie. 2000
By Helen Perelman, Erica-Jane Waters. 2011
The Candy Fairies have a mystery to solve in this new addition to a deliciously sweet series. It's a special…
time in Sugar Valley. Valentine's Day is coming up and so is Berry's birthday! Raina wants to make a very special birthday treat for Berry. She's even asked Lyra, the unicorn who looks after the Fruit Chew Meadow, to grow a special flower for the surprise. But when Raina and Dash go to visit Lyra, they are in for a sour shock! All the flowers in the meadow are wilting, and Lyra's sick! Her horn is dull and she can't stand up. Something--or someone--is hurting the gentle unicorn and the meadow, but who? And what about Berry's birthday?All the Candy Fairies will have to work together if they are to solve this mystery, cure the meadow and Lyra, and make sure that Berry has the sweetest birthday ever!By Francesca Simon. 2002
Horrid Henry encounters the worst babysitter in the world; traumatizes his parents on a long car trip; goes trick-or-treating at…
Halloween (with disastrous results); and emerges victorious from a raid on Moody Margaret's Secret Club.By Cynthia Rylant, Suie Stevenson. 2011
In Annie and Snowball and the Thankful Friends, Annie loves fall and she especially loves Thanksgiving. There is a big…
table at Annie's house, and she wants lots of people around it for a yummy dinner. But Annie lives with just her dad and her bunny, Snowball. She doesn't have a big family of her own. Who can she invite to share Thanksgiving? In Annie and Snowball and the Wintry Freeze, Annie loves winter. She loves her earmuffs, her hand muff, and her polka-dot boots--all pink, of course. But most of all Annie loves playing in the snow with her cousin Henry and his big dog, Mudge. So when Annie's dad wakes her up with news of a snow day, Annie is excited. She can't wait to go on a wintry adventure with Henry and Mudge!By Doug Cushman, Bethany Roberts. 1995
By Jack Gantos, Nicole Rubel. 1988
Sarah and Ralph are invited to a Halloween party, and the invitation says, "Come as the thing you love best."…
So Sarah and Ralph go as each other. But then Ralph starts to make trouble and Sarah gets blamed-Ralph's tricks are no treats for her!By Jack Gantos, Nicole Rubel. 1988
Sarah and Ralph are invited to a Halloween party, and the invitation says, "Come as the thing you love best."…
So Sarah and Ralph go as each other. But then Ralph starts to make trouble and Sarah gets blamed-Ralph's tricks are no treats for her!By H. A. Rey. 2008
Halloween is here, and Curious George is getting ready for the big night. There are so many costumes to try…
on, treats to share, and games to play! George has so much Halloween fun picking out the perfect pumpkin, decorating his house, and celebrating with his friends that he's not sure he's ready for the day to end. Follow the little monkey through his fun-filled day with this book of poems. Happy Halloween, Curious George is a sweet treat to help Curious George fans of all ages get in the Halloween spirit.By Wong Herbert Yee. 2004
"Delightful. . . . A real winner."-School Library Journal "The friendly, cooperative tone of the text is reminiscent of the…
Frog and Toad series."-Kirkus Reviews "Yee's comfy beginning reader (dedicated to 'Friends of Frog and Toad') . . . packs in plenty of sweetness and civility."-Publishers WeeklyMouse and Mole are neighbors.Mouse lives inside an oak tree, and Mole lives in a hole underneath.They are neighbors, but they are also friends.Sometimes friends make mistakes-but they always try to help each other out. That is what Mouse and Mole do.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.By Doug Cushman, Bethany Roberts. 2001
It's Thanksgiving and four adorable mice are putting on a play for their woodland friends in this delightful read-aloud, the…
fourth book about the holiday mice. Lively verse introduces beginning readers to basic words and rhyming sounds and tells the story of the very first Thanksgiving, when the Pilgrim mice traveled across the sea and settled in America. The simple story-within-a-story format, accompanied by colorful, action-filled illustrations of mice in costume, also serves as a basic introduction to theater.By Naomi Howland. 1999
Sadie and her four little brothers are very poor and always hungry. On the first night of Chanukah, Sadie performs…
a generous act, and in turn receives a frying pan that cooks up sizzling hot, golden latkes on command. Sadie tells her brothers never to use the magic pan, but when she goes out one afternoon, the mischievous boys can't resist. They remember the words to start the pan cooking . . . but what were the words to make it stop? This humorous tale of generosity and greed is accompanied by bright, cheerful illustrations depicting a traditional Russian village. An author's note and a recipe for Sadie's latkes are included.By Doug Cushman, Bethany Roberts. 1997
"Skip! Hop! Zip! Nip!" The sprightly characters from "Halloween Mice!" frolic across a wintry landscape to deliver valentines to all…
their woodland friends. Lively rhymed text filled with sounds that are fun to say aloud, and a simple mystery -- what happened to the littlest mouse? -- that is happily solved, make this a perfect book to share with a very young audience.By Doug Cushman, Bethany Roberts. 2000
The holiday mice are back! It's Christmas time and the four cheerful mice merrily hang stockings, string popcorn, wrap presents,…
and sing carols. The little mice are so caught up in their joyful preparations that they almost forget to look out for their old enemy, the cat. Happily, their Christmas spirit is so infectious that even the cat is not immune. Simple, lively verse and colorful, action-filled illustrations convey the all anticipation and goodwill that come with the Yuletide season in this delightful read-aloud.By Francisco Jiménez, Claire B. Cotts. 2000
With honesty and grace, award-winning author Francisco Jiménez shares his most poignant Christmas memory in this beautifully illustrated picture book.…
As Christmas approaches, Panchito can't wait to see what present he gets. But on Christmas Day, he is disappointed when all he gets is a bag of candy, until he sees the gift his father gives his mother. Panchito then realizes that gifts of the heart are the most precious of all.By H. A. Rey. 2006
Curious George is counting the days until Christmas! Join him as celebrates the holiday by picking out a tree, baking…
cookies, admiring the festive decorations, singing in the Christmas play, and sharing the magic of the season with his friends. Adapted from the TV Christmas special, Curious George Christmas Countdown is a delectable holiday treat for fans to enjoy one sweet poem at a time.