This brand new series from Frances Lincoln Children's Books gives children ten reasons why each animal is amazing, and five ways they can show they love it! Turtles go on incredible journeys, have beautiful shells, can hold their breath for hours and even cry salty tears. Show you love them by not dropping litter on the beach and NEVER buying anything made of tortoiseshell. This gorgeous, gifty book, written by non-fiction expert Catherine Barr, is a must for any young animal enthusiast.
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9781847809414
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Hardcover
Alfie
By Heder, Thyra
Discover the friendship between a girl and her turtle - from both points of view - in this award-winning picture book from the author of How Do You Dance? and The Bear ReportAn ALA/ALSC Notable Childrens Book. Nia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But hes not very soft, he doesnt do tricks, and hes pretty quiet. Sometimes she forgets hes even there. That is, until the night before her seventh birthday, when... Alfie disappears!. Where did he go? And why? Nia cant say... but Alfie can. This is his story.. From the award-winning author-illustrator of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report comes a warm and funny tale that celebrates friendship, even when the friends see the relationship - and the world - very differently.
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9781419725296
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Hardcover
Beastly babies
By Jackson, Ellen
From wriggling chicks to jumpy kangaroos, this hilarious rhyming picture book showcases different kinds of babies, all of which are perfectly, adorably beastly!Making mischief, having fun each is precious, every one. In a knoll, a hole, or nest, Mamas love their babies best.In this delightful rhyming read-aloud, author Ellen Jackson and illustrator Brendan Wenzel introduce readers to all sorts of mischievous baby animals - and the grown-ups who love them no matter what. Featuring puppies that slobber, kittens who spill, and young gorillas who won't sit still, this book is sure to resonate with beastly babies of all ages - and their exasperated moms and dads, too!
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9781442408340
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Bird, Balloon, Bear
By Na, Il Sung
A fresh and heartwarming new story from Il Sung Na about finding the courage to make a friend. Bird is new to the forest, and he's looking for a friend. Bear could use a friend, too. But Bird is too shy to introduce himself. Just as he musters the courage to say hello . . . it's too late! Bear has already found a friend: a bright, shiny red balloon. Has Bird missed his chance From the acclaimed Il Sung Na comes a charming and beautifully illustrated story about courage, kindness, and friendship.Peek inside the jacket for a special poster! Praise for Il Sung Na: "Na brings fresh energy to the familiar. With a coloring style that feels as if someone took a firecracker to a box of crayons, Na makes turtle shells as dynamic as a peacock's plumage." --The New York Times (The Opposite Zoo) "Il Sung Na's illustrative art is so joyous, so jubilantly colorful, it feels celebratory and poetic even when the story is simple and spare." - The Boston Globe (A Book of Babies) "[A] grand read-aloud." - Kirkus Reviews, Starred (Welcome Home, Bear) "It's the rare picture book that, upon arrival, feels as though it has been around for years already; Na's belongs to this group." - Publishers Weekly, Starred (A Book of Sleep) "Vibrant [and] whimsical." - School Library Journal, Starred (Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit)
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9780399551550
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Hardcover
A Hippy-Hoppy Toad
By Archer, Peggy
From the illustrator of the award-winning Sophie's Squash comes a rollicking read-aloud featuring a very tiny toad who gets displaced as animals--and humans--brush past him on the road.In the middle of a puddlein the middle of a roadon a teeter-totter twigsat a teeny-tiny toad. Snap! went the twig! Up went the toad! And he landed on a tree by the side of the road.It's hard to be a tiny toad minding your own business on a twig. First a bird pecks at him. . . . Then a bee buzzes. . . . Then a dog barks . . . and so on. And each time the toad is surprised by a buzz or a woof (or the toe of a sneaker!) , he hops to a new location farther down the road. With fun sounds, clever rhymes, and an irresistible rhythm, this is the perfect story for sharing one-on-one or in a group.
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9780399556760
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Hardcover
How the Sun Got to Coco's House
By Graham, Bob
Follow the journey of the sun across the world from a whale's eye to a little girl's window in Bob Graham's tender, transcendent story.While Coco sleeps far away, the sun creeps over a hill and skids across the water, touching a fisherman's cap. It heads out over frozen forests, making shadows in a child's footprints, and balances on an airplane's wing for a little boy to see. The sun crosses cities and countrysides, wakes furry creatures, makes a desert rainbow, and barges into Coco's room to follow her through a day of play. With an eye for capturing small moments of shared experience, Bob Graham illuminates the natural wonder that comes with every new day.
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9780763681098
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I Am a Cat
By Bernstein, Galia
A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something to say about Simon not being "cat" enough. According to them, he just doesn't measure up. He doesn't have Lion's mane or Cheetah's spots. He doesn't sleep in trees like Panther or climb mountains like Puma. He's small and fuzzy, not big and strong. But ultimately, Simon shows the big cats that he's just like them . . . only smaller. A celebration of both individuality and community, I Am a Cat is a strong debut that shows we're all more alike than we think . . . if we look closely enough.
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9781419726439
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Hardcover
In My Backyard
By Ruurs, Margriet
From the singing of little wrens in spring to paper wasps building their nests in summer; from baby bats drinking mother's milk in fall to baby possums climbing into mother's pouch in winter, In My Backyard celebrates nature and backyard animals through the seasons. Wildlife artis
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887767753
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Job Wanted
By Bateman, Teresa
An old farm dog proves he can learn plenty of new tricks in this perfect read-aloud.A sorry-looking hound plods up to a farmer to ask for a job. "Dogs just eat and don't give anything back," the farmer gripes. Most animals would be on their way, but this dog dreams up a plucky plan. Why not try to work alongside the cows? The Farmer is thankful but unmoved. Still undeterred, Dog tries to convince the farmer that he could be a good stand-in for a horse and a chicken. It isn't until Dog shines in a role that only a canine could fill that the farmer is finally won over.
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9780823433919
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Hardcover
Margaret Wise Brown's The Whispering Rabbit
By Brown, Margaret Wise
A bunny-rific bedtime story from the author of Goodnight Moon, in honor of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Books!Margaret Wise Brown's sweet, poetic tale about a little bunny-and why he has to whisper-is taken from the classic Golden Book The Golden Sleepy Book. Newly illustrated in dreamy, seasonal pastels, this story is being reissued in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Books.
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9780399555183
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Hardcover
Mother, Mother, I Want Another
By Robbins, Maria Polushkin
Just as Mrs. Mouse kisses baby mouse goodnight, he cries, "Mother, Mother, I want another!" His concerned mama rushes off to invite other mothers - Mrs. Duck, Mrs. Frog, Mrs. Pig, and Mrs. Donkey - to help put her son to bed. But baby mouse doesn't want another mother. Will Mrs. Mouse discover what her son really wants?A delightful comedy of errors perfect for Mother's Day, Mother, Mother, I Want Another has been heartwarmingly re-illustrated by acclaimed artist Jon Goodell.
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375825886
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Print book
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Things That Go
By Seve, Karen De
This charming reference book takes a closer look at the different ways people move from place to place, whether it is in a car, subway, hang glider, or submarine. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text that explains how racecars, bicycles, rockets, and so many other modes of transportation work. This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.
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9781426328046
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Nothing Rhymes with Orange
By Rex, Adam
All the fruits gather together and enjoy a rhyming party, but poor Orange feels left out because he does not rhyme with anything--until Apple invents a new word.
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9781452154435
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Hardcover
A Perfect Day
By Smith, Lane
Today is a perfect day for Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel.Cat is lounging among the daffodils. Dog is sitting in the wading pool, deep in the cool water. Chickadee is eating fresh seed from the birdfeeder. Squirrel is munching on his very own corncob. Today is a perfect day in Bert's backyard. Until Bear comes along, that is. Bear crushes the daffodils, drinks the pool water, and happily gobbles up the birdseed and corncob. Today was a perfect day for Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel. Now, it's just a perfect day for Bear.Lane Smith uses perfect pacing and vibrant illustrations to emphasize the power of perspective in this hilarious picture book about the goings-on in Bert's backyard.This book has Common Core connections.
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9781626725362
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Hardcover
Tadpole's Promise
By Willis, Jeanne
The award-winning, unpredictable picture book from this best-selling author/artist team is now available for the first time in paperback. Tadpole loves his rainbow friend, the caterpillar, and she tells him she loves everything about him. "Promise that you will never change," she says. But as the seasons pass and he matures, his legs grow, and then his arms - and what happens to his beautiful rainbow friend? As he sits on his lily pad, digesting a butterfly, Tadpole little realizes that now he will never know! Follow the predictable changes of a tadpole and a caterpillar to their natural conclusion in this award winning picture book.
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689865244
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Thunder Boy Jr.
By Alexie, Sherman
Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that's all his own. Just because people call his dad Big Thunder doesn't mean he wants to be Little Thunder. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he's done, like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full of Wonder.But just when Thunder Boy Jr. thinks all hope is lost, he and his dad pick the perfect name...a name that is sure to light up the sky.National Book Award-winner Sherman Alexie's lyrical text and Caldecott Honor-winner Yuyi Morales's striking and beautiful illustrations celebrate the special relationship between father and son.
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9780316013727
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Hardcover
Shake a Leg, Egg!
By Cyrus, Kurt
From celebrated author-illustrator Kurt Cyrus comes a playful and whimsical picture book that celebrates the excitement and anticipation of a soon-to-be-born baby.It's springtime, and the pond is bursting with new life. There are beaver pups, heron hatchlings, and lots and lots of ducklings. Everyone is out and about, swimming, flapping, chirping, and quacking - except for one family of geese. When, oh when, will their last little one break on out and join the waiting world?
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9781481458481
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Hardcover
Tidy
By Gravett, Emily
Pete the badger learns that being tidy isn't always the best thing in this save-the-environment picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Emily Gravett.Pete the badger likes everything to be neat and tidy at all times, but what starts as the collecting of one fallen leaf escalates quickly and ends with the complete destruction of the forest. Will Pete realize the error of his ways and reverse his tidying habit?
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9781481480192
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Hardcover
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Car
By Dopirak, Kate
A little red car beeps good night to all of his four-wheeled friends in this fresh take on the classic song, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."Twinkle, twinkle, little car,how you love to travel far.Now it's time to go to bed.But you want to drive instead. It's time for Little Car to go to sleep, but he isn't tired yet! So he cruises around town saying goodnight to all of his friends, from the tractors in their shed to the buses and taxis in town to the cranes and diggers at the construction site. Finally exhausted, Little Car putt-putts home where at last his beep-beep dreams begin.
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9781481488037
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Hardcover
Wake Up!
By Lieder, Rick
The world is wide awake - are you? Stunning photos and poetic text usher readers into the early moments of life all around them.. Wake up! Come out and explore all the new creatures being born - just-hatched birds in the trees, tadpoles in the pond, a baby fawn in the woods. In their latest collaboration, poet Helen Frost and photographer Rick Lieder, the creators of Step Gently Out, Sweep Up the Sun, and Among a Thousand Fireflies, invite readers to wake up, open their eyes, and see the awe-inspiring array of new life just outside their door.
10 Reasons to Love a... Turtle
By Barr, Catherine
This brand new series from Frances Lincoln Children's Books gives children ten reasons why each animal is amazing, and five ways they can show they love it! Turtles go on incredible journeys, have beautiful shells, can hold their breath for hours and even cry salty tears. Show you love them by not dropping litter on the beach and NEVER buying anything made of tortoiseshell. This gorgeous, gifty book, written by non-fiction expert Catherine Barr, is a must for any young animal enthusiast.
Alfie
By Heder, Thyra
Discover the friendship between a girl and her turtle - from both points of view - in this award-winning picture book from the author of How Do You Dance? and The Bear ReportAn ALA/ALSC Notable Childrens Book. Nia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But hes not very soft, he doesnt do tricks, and hes pretty quiet. Sometimes she forgets hes even there. That is, until the night before her seventh birthday, when... Alfie disappears!. Where did he go? And why? Nia cant say... but Alfie can. This is his story.. From the award-winning author-illustrator of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report comes a warm and funny tale that celebrates friendship, even when the friends see the relationship - and the world - very differently.
Beastly babies
By Jackson, Ellen
From wriggling chicks to jumpy kangaroos, this hilarious rhyming picture book showcases different kinds of babies, all of which are perfectly, adorably beastly!Making mischief, having fun each is precious, every one. In a knoll, a hole, or nest, Mamas love their babies best.In this delightful rhyming read-aloud, author Ellen Jackson and illustrator Brendan Wenzel introduce readers to all sorts of mischievous baby animals - and the grown-ups who love them no matter what. Featuring puppies that slobber, kittens who spill, and young gorillas who won't sit still, this book is sure to resonate with beastly babies of all ages - and their exasperated moms and dads, too!
Bird, Balloon, Bear
By Na, Il Sung
A fresh and heartwarming new story from Il Sung Na about finding the courage to make a friend. Bird is new to the forest, and he's looking for a friend. Bear could use a friend, too. But Bird is too shy to introduce himself. Just as he musters the courage to say hello . . . it's too late! Bear has already found a friend: a bright, shiny red balloon. Has Bird missed his chance From the acclaimed Il Sung Na comes a charming and beautifully illustrated story about courage, kindness, and friendship.Peek inside the jacket for a special poster! Praise for Il Sung Na: "Na brings fresh energy to the familiar. With a coloring style that feels as if someone took a firecracker to a box of crayons, Na makes turtle shells as dynamic as a peacock's plumage." --The New York Times (The Opposite Zoo) "Il Sung Na's illustrative art is so joyous, so jubilantly colorful, it feels celebratory and poetic even when the story is simple and spare." - The Boston Globe (A Book of Babies) "[A] grand read-aloud." - Kirkus Reviews, Starred (Welcome Home, Bear) "It's the rare picture book that, upon arrival, feels as though it has been around for years already; Na's belongs to this group." - Publishers Weekly, Starred (A Book of Sleep) "Vibrant [and] whimsical." - School Library Journal, Starred (Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit)
A Hippy-Hoppy Toad
By Archer, Peggy
From the illustrator of the award-winning Sophie's Squash comes a rollicking read-aloud featuring a very tiny toad who gets displaced as animals--and humans--brush past him on the road.In the middle of a puddlein the middle of a roadon a teeter-totter twigsat a teeny-tiny toad. Snap! went the twig! Up went the toad! And he landed on a tree by the side of the road.It's hard to be a tiny toad minding your own business on a twig. First a bird pecks at him. . . . Then a bee buzzes. . . . Then a dog barks . . . and so on. And each time the toad is surprised by a buzz or a woof (or the toe of a sneaker!) , he hops to a new location farther down the road. With fun sounds, clever rhymes, and an irresistible rhythm, this is the perfect story for sharing one-on-one or in a group.
How the Sun Got to Coco's House
By Graham, Bob
Follow the journey of the sun across the world from a whale's eye to a little girl's window in Bob Graham's tender, transcendent story.While Coco sleeps far away, the sun creeps over a hill and skids across the water, touching a fisherman's cap. It heads out over frozen forests, making shadows in a child's footprints, and balances on an airplane's wing for a little boy to see. The sun crosses cities and countrysides, wakes furry creatures, makes a desert rainbow, and barges into Coco's room to follow her through a day of play. With an eye for capturing small moments of shared experience, Bob Graham illuminates the natural wonder that comes with every new day.
I Am a Cat
By Bernstein, Galia
A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something to say about Simon not being "cat" enough. According to them, he just doesn't measure up. He doesn't have Lion's mane or Cheetah's spots. He doesn't sleep in trees like Panther or climb mountains like Puma. He's small and fuzzy, not big and strong. But ultimately, Simon shows the big cats that he's just like them . . . only smaller. A celebration of both individuality and community, I Am a Cat is a strong debut that shows we're all more alike than we think . . . if we look closely enough.
In My Backyard
By Ruurs, Margriet
From the singing of little wrens in spring to paper wasps building their nests in summer; from baby bats drinking mother's milk in fall to baby possums climbing into mother's pouch in winter, In My Backyard celebrates nature and backyard animals through the seasons. Wildlife artis
Job Wanted
By Bateman, Teresa
An old farm dog proves he can learn plenty of new tricks in this perfect read-aloud.A sorry-looking hound plods up to a farmer to ask for a job. "Dogs just eat and don't give anything back," the farmer gripes. Most animals would be on their way, but this dog dreams up a plucky plan. Why not try to work alongside the cows? The Farmer is thankful but unmoved. Still undeterred, Dog tries to convince the farmer that he could be a good stand-in for a horse and a chicken. It isn't until Dog shines in a role that only a canine could fill that the farmer is finally won over.
Margaret Wise Brown's The Whispering Rabbit
By Brown, Margaret Wise
A bunny-rific bedtime story from the author of Goodnight Moon, in honor of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Books!Margaret Wise Brown's sweet, poetic tale about a little bunny-and why he has to whisper-is taken from the classic Golden Book The Golden Sleepy Book. Newly illustrated in dreamy, seasonal pastels, this story is being reissued in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Books.
Mother, Mother, I Want Another
By Robbins, Maria Polushkin
Just as Mrs. Mouse kisses baby mouse goodnight, he cries, "Mother, Mother, I want another!" His concerned mama rushes off to invite other mothers - Mrs. Duck, Mrs. Frog, Mrs. Pig, and Mrs. Donkey - to help put her son to bed. But baby mouse doesn't want another mother. Will Mrs. Mouse discover what her son really wants?A delightful comedy of errors perfect for Mother's Day, Mother, Mother, I Want Another has been heartwarmingly re-illustrated by acclaimed artist Jon Goodell.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Things That Go
By Seve, Karen De
This charming reference book takes a closer look at the different ways people move from place to place, whether it is in a car, subway, hang glider, or submarine. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text that explains how racecars, bicycles, rockets, and so many other modes of transportation work. This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.
Nothing Rhymes with Orange
By Rex, Adam
All the fruits gather together and enjoy a rhyming party, but poor Orange feels left out because he does not rhyme with anything--until Apple invents a new word.
A Perfect Day
By Smith, Lane
Today is a perfect day for Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel.Cat is lounging among the daffodils. Dog is sitting in the wading pool, deep in the cool water. Chickadee is eating fresh seed from the birdfeeder. Squirrel is munching on his very own corncob. Today is a perfect day in Bert's backyard. Until Bear comes along, that is. Bear crushes the daffodils, drinks the pool water, and happily gobbles up the birdseed and corncob. Today was a perfect day for Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel. Now, it's just a perfect day for Bear.Lane Smith uses perfect pacing and vibrant illustrations to emphasize the power of perspective in this hilarious picture book about the goings-on in Bert's backyard.This book has Common Core connections.
Tadpole's Promise
By Willis, Jeanne
The award-winning, unpredictable picture book from this best-selling author/artist team is now available for the first time in paperback. Tadpole loves his rainbow friend, the caterpillar, and she tells him she loves everything about him. "Promise that you will never change," she says. But as the seasons pass and he matures, his legs grow, and then his arms - and what happens to his beautiful rainbow friend? As he sits on his lily pad, digesting a butterfly, Tadpole little realizes that now he will never know! Follow the predictable changes of a tadpole and a caterpillar to their natural conclusion in this award winning picture book.
Thunder Boy Jr.
By Alexie, Sherman
Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that's all his own. Just because people call his dad Big Thunder doesn't mean he wants to be Little Thunder. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he's done, like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full of Wonder.But just when Thunder Boy Jr. thinks all hope is lost, he and his dad pick the perfect name...a name that is sure to light up the sky.National Book Award-winner Sherman Alexie's lyrical text and Caldecott Honor-winner Yuyi Morales's striking and beautiful illustrations celebrate the special relationship between father and son.
Shake a Leg, Egg!
By Cyrus, Kurt
From celebrated author-illustrator Kurt Cyrus comes a playful and whimsical picture book that celebrates the excitement and anticipation of a soon-to-be-born baby.It's springtime, and the pond is bursting with new life. There are beaver pups, heron hatchlings, and lots and lots of ducklings. Everyone is out and about, swimming, flapping, chirping, and quacking - except for one family of geese. When, oh when, will their last little one break on out and join the waiting world?
Tidy
By Gravett, Emily
Pete the badger learns that being tidy isn't always the best thing in this save-the-environment picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Emily Gravett.Pete the badger likes everything to be neat and tidy at all times, but what starts as the collecting of one fallen leaf escalates quickly and ends with the complete destruction of the forest. Will Pete realize the error of his ways and reverse his tidying habit?
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Car
By Dopirak, Kate
A little red car beeps good night to all of his four-wheeled friends in this fresh take on the classic song, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."Twinkle, twinkle, little car, how you love to travel far. Now it's time to go to bed. But you want to drive instead. It's time for Little Car to go to sleep, but he isn't tired yet! So he cruises around town saying goodnight to all of his friends, from the tractors in their shed to the buses and taxis in town to the cranes and diggers at the construction site. Finally exhausted, Little Car putt-putts home where at last his beep-beep dreams begin.
Wake Up!
By Lieder, Rick
The world is wide awake - are you? Stunning photos and poetic text usher readers into the early moments of life all around them.. Wake up! Come out and explore all the new creatures being born - just-hatched birds in the trees, tadpoles in the pond, a baby fawn in the woods. In their latest collaboration, poet Helen Frost and photographer Rick Lieder, the creators of Step Gently Out, Sweep Up the Sun, and Among a Thousand Fireflies, invite readers to wake up, open their eyes, and see the awe-inspiring array of new life just outside their door.