Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
A wonderful rendition of the legend of the mosquito who tells a tale that sets off a disastrous chain reaction in the jungle.
What Am I Rhyming riddles, containing clues describing different animals and their special qualities, challenge young readers to guess each animal in turn. Humorous, imaginative watercolors accompany each riddle.
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My School’s a Zoo
In a wacky and imaginative tale, a boy finds his entire world inhabited by animals - following a field trip to the zoo. Ordinary situations are turned upside down, from breakfast with a zebra and rhino (his parents) to lions in the lunchroom and hyenas on the playground. Just when things get back to normal, he is left to worry about the upcoming class trip to a dinosaur display! "Full of fun." - SLJ.
In a wacky and imaginative tale, a boy finds his entire world inhabited by animals - following a field trip to the zoo. Ordinary situations are turned upside down, from breakfast with a zebra and rhino (his parents) to lions in the lunchroom and hyenas on the playground. Just when things get back to normal, he is left to worry about the upcoming class trip to a dinosaur display! "Full of fun." - SLJ.
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Do Pirates Take Baths
Come along for a shiver-me-timbers sea voyage and find out all about pirates! Any young pretend pirate will want to know such things as how you get to be a pirate, how pirates capture a ship, and, of course, whether those rascally oceangoers take baths. The stars of this book are a crew of lovable fellows, jauntily painted in bright, splashy colors and brought to life in delightfully funny verse.
Come along for a shiver-me-timbers sea voyage and find out all about pirates! Any young pretend pirate will want to know such things as how you get to be a pirate, how pirates capture a ship, and, of course, whether those rascally oceangoers take baths. The stars of this book are a crew of lovable fellows, jauntily painted in bright, splashy colors and brought to life in delightfully funny verse.
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Beatrice doesn’t Want to
Beatrice is a little girl who knows exactly what she doesn't want. She doesn't like books or reading - and she especially doesn't like going to the library three days in a row! Is there anything in that library that might change her mind?
Beatrice is a little girl who knows exactly what she doesn't want. She doesn't like books or reading - and she especially doesn't like going to the library three days in a row! Is there anything in that library that might change her mind?
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White Rabbit's Color Book
This simple picture book teaches the primary and secondary colors as White Rabbit explores the magic of color with surprising results.
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
A favorite illustrator offers this rollicking award-winning retelling of the children's classic. "Whether shared in a lap or with a group, this one's a winner." -SLJ
A favorite illustrator offers this rollicking award-winning retelling of the children's classic. "Whether shared in a lap or with a group, this one's a winner." -SLJ
One Smart Goose
One moonlit night + one hungry fox = One big chase! Whenever there's a full moon, the sneaky fox chases all the geese. All the geese, that is, except one. What could be his secret? While all the white fluffy geese clean themselves in the clear, clean pond, One Smart Goose chooses the dirty pond. "Why doesn't the fox ever chase you?" they demand. "Have you got a secret you're not telling us?" No, it's just that One Smart Goose knows that when the fox comes looking for dinner under a full moon, the white geese will shine and glow in the moonlight, while he will blend in.
Too Loud Lily
Lily Hippo is too loud. She sings too loudly, laughs too loudly, wakes the baby, and gets her friends into trouble at school - she can't help it! But one day a new teacher comes to school to teach music and drama, and Lily discovers that she is doing exactly the right thing at last!
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Leo, the Lovable Lion
Leo is not your average lion cub. He'd rather hug the antelopes and zebras than eat them! He is banished to the jungle for his differences, where he makes new friends - who repay his many kindnesses by helping him back to his pride.
Do Your Ears Hang Low?
Do your ears hang low? Do they wobble to and fro? Can you tie them in a knot? Can you tie them in a bow? Two sweet, floppy-eared puppies make friends and bounce their way through this fun-filled whimsical song turned storybook
Town Mouse, Country Mouse
The author adds new dimension to the story of two foolish couples who trade their lives for something better. Postage stamps and toy marbles become exquisite works of art in Brett's brightly illustrated story, here elevated beyond a mere cautionary tale to a classic awaiting its audience.
A Color of His Own
All creatures have a color of their own...except for chameleons, and this sad chameleon wants a color of his own. With his signature style, four-time Caldecott-winning artist Lionni treats readers to another special story about individuality, friendship, and colors! "Lionni uses a whole array of bright, splashy colors."-Booklist.
It's Pumpkin Time!
A brother and sister get ready for Halloween early- by planting their own pumpkin patch! Readers will discover the simple joys of gardening and enjoy watching the exciting transformation from pumpkinseed to jack-o'-lantern.
A Taste of Honey
A little bear and her father trace the origins of honey from the jar all the way back to the bees that first produced it.
Each Peach Pear Plum
An "I spy..." rhyme book that will delight youngsters with nursery rhyme characters hidden in playful drawings. "The pictures contain action and humor and evoke a sense of beauty in the English countryside."-School Library Journal.
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?
Behind the wonderfully amusing pictures, highly expressive dinosaurs, and playful read-aloud verse, the answers to these questions can reveal youthful truths! Large type, large dinosaurs, and large smiles packed inside each title.
The Hippo-Not-Amus
Portly didn't ask to be a hippo; he was just born that way - and frankly, he thinks it's no fun at all! So he embarks on a journey to figure out just what kind of animal to be, and along the way, meets all kinds of creatures. "Children will identify with Portly's desire to try out new personas..." - SLJ.
The Snowy Day
In simple words and beautiful pictures, this book conveys the silent wonder of a city snowfall and a small boy's solitary delight in it.
Color Dance
The girl in red, the girl in yellow, the girl in blue, and the boy in black and white are all set to stir up the rainbow. Watch them create a living kaleidoscope, step by step by step.
Bearobics: A Hip-Hop Counting Story
Where's that boogie coming from, that rapping in the air? From out of the boom box of one shaggy bear. A jungle full of animals join in the wild rhythms and rhyme of this lively romp.
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The Biggest Pumpkin Ever
Two lovable mice take such good care of their growing pumpkin that it becomes the biggest pumpkin ever!
The Happy Bee
More Parts
Give me a hand . . . hold your tongue . . . scream your lungs out . . . what's a kid to do if he wants to keep all his body parts in place? Well, one thing is for sure, he'll have to be creative. Like, if you want to keep your heart from breaking, just make sure it's well padded and protected by tying a pillow around your chest. Want to keep your hands attached? Simple-stick them on with gloves and lots of glue. Just be careful not to laugh your head off!
Rain
This bright book presents some basic facts about rain. Beginning readers will follow water as it goes through its cycle - from drops of water in the clouds growing larger and heavier until they fall, through water rising up to gather in the clouds again.
I'm a Seed
A pumpkin seed and a marigold seed grow into plants side by side.
The Art Lesson
"How Tommy learns to express his own individuality and listen to his creative impulses and imagination makes for engrossing reading. DePaola's characteristic bright illustrations complement and enliven this tale of growing up."-Horn Book.
Recycle Every Day!
When Minna has a school assignment to make a poster about recycling, her entire rabbit family spends the week practicing various kinds of recycling and suggesting ideas for her poster. "Will encourage children to make the world a cleaner, greener place." - Booklist.
Tumble Bumble
A little ant starts out on a walk and gathers animal friends along the way as they blithesomely bumble upon each other in a playful, rhyming tale.
I Know a Rhino
Have you ever sipped tea with a rhino, blown bubbles in the bath with a giraffe, or had messy mud fights with a pig? Children will join in with the fun as they enjoy this lovable animal adventure for the youngest reader, celebrating children's creative play.
The Bear Came over to My House
The bear came over to my house to see what he could see. . . . And what do you think the bear saw? ME! But the bear doesn't stop there. He came over to get what he could get (wet), think what he could think (I stink!), and even wear what he could wear (a chair?). Join the bear and his animal friends as they spend the whole day going from one sticky mishap to another in this boisterous takeoff of the American tune "The Bear Came Over the Mountain."
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
With its lovely, humorous illustrations and wonderful narrative about a hungry caterpillar growing up to be a beautiful butterfly, Eric Carle's story will touch anyone who still has some growing to do.
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Have you ever sipped tea with a rhino, blown bubbles in the bath with a giraffe, or had messy mud fights with a pig? Children will join in with the fun as they enjoy this lovable animal adventure for the youngest reader, celebrating children's creative play.
The Bear Came over to My House
The bear came over to my house to see what he could see. . . . And what do you think the bear saw? ME! But the bear doesn't stop there. He came over to get what he could get (wet), think what he could think (I stink!), and even wear what he could wear (a chair?). Join the bear and his animal friends as they spend the whole day going from one sticky mishap to another in this boisterous takeoff of the American tune "The Bear Came Over the Mountain."
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
With its lovely, humorous illustrations and wonderful narrative about a hungry caterpillar growing up to be a beautiful butterfly, Eric Carle's story will touch anyone who still has some growing to do.
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