In this playful picture book homage to artist Vincent van Gogh, a house gets a brilliantly colorful paint job. Vincent is ready to paint his house. The only problem is choosing the color. He thinks white would be nice . . . until the spider convinces him that red is better. Red looks great, but the bird thinks blue would be best. Vincent likes blue too. "Stop!" says the mouse, because the mouse prefers green. Before long, Vincent has a list of requests: the termite wants orange, the caterpillar loves yellow and the ladybug insists on purple. With a little creativity and a lot of color Vincent does a brilliant job!
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9780823432103
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Hardcover
Bunnies!!!
By Atteberry, Kevan
Story time for little ones has never been this exciting! When a friendly monster spots a group of bunnies in the woods, his delight is contagious! And when they're gone, how he misses them so! With bright illustrations and a simple text, this is the most fun type of read aloud and one that mirrors most every toddler's emotional life.Bunnies!!!, by Tickle Monster illustrator Kevan Atteberry, is perfect for fans of Mo Willems and Sandra Boynton.
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9780062307835
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Hardcover
Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups
By Bentley, Tadgh
From debut author-illustrator Tadgh Bentley, Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups is a sweetly hilarious tale of icebergs, chili, and playful surprises that puts its reader at the very center of the story! Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos, Not a Box, and The Monster at the End of This Book.Poor Little Penguin has a major case of the . . . HIC! . . . hiccups. It all started last week on chili night. Since then he's tried everything to get rid of them, but nothing - HIC! - works. So when his friend Franklin suggests that a good scare might do the trick, Little Penguin is willing to give it a try . . . all he needs is a little help from YOU!Can you help Little Penguin . . . HIC! . . . cure his hiccups?
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9780062335364
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Print book
Rex Wrecks It!
By Clanton, Benjamin
Look out! Here comes Rex! Children who love to construct - and those who love to destroy - will relate to this kid-pleasing tale that builds to a smashing finale.Gizmo, Sprinkles, and Wild are fed up. Every time they build something with their blocks, Rex wrecks it! Whether it's an out-of-this-world rocket, a magical heart, or the biggest, strongest, most awesomerific castle ever, Rex sends it crashing down with a "Rawr!" (and sometimes a sheepish"Rawry!"?) . Isn't there any way to make playtime fun for everyone? With Rex-size humor, Ben Clanton explores the challenges of friendship, the benefits of working together, and the joys of destruction.
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9780763665012
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Hardcover
Ragweed's Farm Dog Handbook
By Kennedy, Anne Vittur
This tongue-in-cheek primer on how to be a good farm dog - and how ignoring the rules may result in a biscuit - is a guaranteed treat.Being a farm dog is a tough job, but luckily, Ragweed's handbook will tell you everything you need to know. Step one: don't wake the farmer! You may really, really want to, but that's the rooster's job. Of course, if you do wake the farmer, you might just get a biscuit. . . . Full of hilarious dog logic, Ragweed's Farm Dog Handbook explores the pitfalls - and opportunities! - of a dog's life on the farm. Readers will love being in on the joke as Ragweed breaks all his own rules, collecting biscuits as he goes.
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9780763674175
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Print book
I Don't Want to Be a Frog
By Petty, Dev
* "First-time author Petty's dialogue between a frog father and his son makes its point about accepting one's nature with a big grin....The story might create similar gratitude in the minds of readers - or it might just make them giggle." - Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEWFans of Mo Willems's Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Jon Klassen's I Want My Hat Back will love meeting this willful young frog with a serious identity crisis. Frog wants to be anything but a slimy, wet frog. A cat, perhaps. Or a rabbit. An owl? But when a hungry wolf arrives - a wolf who HATES eating frogs - our hero decides that maybe being himself isn't so bad after all. In this very silly story with a sly message, told in hilarious dialogue between a feisty young frog and his heard-it-all-before father, young readers will identify with little Frog's desire to be something different, while laughing along at his stubborn yet endearing schemes to prove himself right."A lively look at self-acceptance." - Kirkus Reviews"This amusing story ends with a laugh and a much more content frog." - School Library Journal"Silliness and deadpan humor combine into a hopping good story of being happy with who you are." - BOOKLIST " ... a paean to self-acceptance wrapped in snappy dialogue and illustrated with richly colored comic paintings." - Wall Street Journal"Petty and Boldt provide just enough predictability to hook youngest readers, then deliver a delightful twist or two to create surprise and satisfaction - for both the green hero and the many fans he'll make with this book." - Shelf Awareness"...this lighthearted exploration of identity will delight as a readaloud." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksFrom the Hardcover edition.
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9780385378666
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Hardcover
Get Out of My Bath!
By Teckentrup, Britta
Ellie the elephant loves to have fun in the bath, but she's not the only one. Her fun is interrupted when a crocodile decides to join her, followed by a flamingo, then a mouse and even a tiger! Poor Ellie's bath is ruined. What can she do? She sucks all the water into her trunk, of course! Then she waits until all the uninvited animals have left before squirting it back. Finally she can enjoy her bath in peace! A beautifully designed, boldly illustrated picture book for the very young in which readers are encouraged to get involved in the story through tilting and shaking the book.
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9780763680060
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Print book
Simon's New Bed
By Trimmer, Christian
Simon's new dog bed has been claimed by ... a cat?! Laughter, scheming, and cuddles ensue in this fun naptime tale you'll want to share, from debut author Christian Trimmer and illustrator Melissa van der Paardt.Simon's been looking forward to trying out his brand-new dog bed all day. He may be ready for the best nap of his life, but Miss Adora Belle the cat has other ideas. She's taken over his bed before he even gets a chance to try it - and she's not budging. As Simon struggles to find a way to free his bed for the Greatest Naptime Ever, he may just discover something wonderful about his new bed: there's plenty of room for two.
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9781481430197
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Print book
The Whale in My Swimming Pool
By Wan, Joyce
One sunny day, a little boy heads outside for a swim, but his pool is already taken . . . There's a big whale in the water and it's not budging! The boy tries everything to get the whale to leave. Nothing seems to work. Not fetch. Not tag. Not even offering his allowance. What's a boy to do? Luckily, he comes up with the perfect solution: he decides to chill out on a spray of water over the whale's spout. This colorful whale of a tale from the talented Joyce Wan is sure to inspire giggles from little guppies!
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9780374300371
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Hardcover
Dads First Day
By Wohnoutka, Mike
All summer Oliver and his dad played together, laughed together, sang together, and read together.Now its time for Oliver to start school!On the first day, Olivers dad isnt quite ready. . . . Suddenly he feels nervous. His tummy hurts, and he would rather stay home.But Oliver isnt convinced. What if the first day is really fun? What if its the start of an exciting year? In this charming story of first-day jitters, acclaimed author and illustrator Mike Wohnoutka perfectly captures the mixed emotions felt by kids and their parents when big changes are afoot.
Vincent Paints His House
By Arnold, Tedd
In this playful picture book homage to artist Vincent van Gogh, a house gets a brilliantly colorful paint job. Vincent is ready to paint his house. The only problem is choosing the color. He thinks white would be nice . . . until the spider convinces him that red is better. Red looks great, but the bird thinks blue would be best. Vincent likes blue too. "Stop!" says the mouse, because the mouse prefers green. Before long, Vincent has a list of requests: the termite wants orange, the caterpillar loves yellow and the ladybug insists on purple. With a little creativity and a lot of color Vincent does a brilliant job!
Bunnies!!!
By Atteberry, Kevan
Story time for little ones has never been this exciting! When a friendly monster spots a group of bunnies in the woods, his delight is contagious! And when they're gone, how he misses them so! With bright illustrations and a simple text, this is the most fun type of read aloud and one that mirrors most every toddler's emotional life.Bunnies!!!, by Tickle Monster illustrator Kevan Atteberry, is perfect for fans of Mo Willems and Sandra Boynton.
Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups
By Bentley, Tadgh
From debut author-illustrator Tadgh Bentley, Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups is a sweetly hilarious tale of icebergs, chili, and playful surprises that puts its reader at the very center of the story! Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos, Not a Box, and The Monster at the End of This Book.Poor Little Penguin has a major case of the . . . HIC! . . . hiccups. It all started last week on chili night. Since then he's tried everything to get rid of them, but nothing - HIC! - works. So when his friend Franklin suggests that a good scare might do the trick, Little Penguin is willing to give it a try . . . all he needs is a little help from YOU!Can you help Little Penguin . . . HIC! . . . cure his hiccups?
Rex Wrecks It!
By Clanton, Benjamin
Look out! Here comes Rex! Children who love to construct - and those who love to destroy - will relate to this kid-pleasing tale that builds to a smashing finale.Gizmo, Sprinkles, and Wild are fed up. Every time they build something with their blocks, Rex wrecks it! Whether it's an out-of-this-world rocket, a magical heart, or the biggest, strongest, most awesomerific castle ever, Rex sends it crashing down with a "Rawr!" (and sometimes a sheepish"Rawry!"?) . Isn't there any way to make playtime fun for everyone? With Rex-size humor, Ben Clanton explores the challenges of friendship, the benefits of working together, and the joys of destruction.
Ragweed's Farm Dog Handbook
By Kennedy, Anne Vittur
This tongue-in-cheek primer on how to be a good farm dog - and how ignoring the rules may result in a biscuit - is a guaranteed treat.Being a farm dog is a tough job, but luckily, Ragweed's handbook will tell you everything you need to know. Step one: don't wake the farmer! You may really, really want to, but that's the rooster's job. Of course, if you do wake the farmer, you might just get a biscuit. . . . Full of hilarious dog logic, Ragweed's Farm Dog Handbook explores the pitfalls - and opportunities! - of a dog's life on the farm. Readers will love being in on the joke as Ragweed breaks all his own rules, collecting biscuits as he goes.
I Don't Want to Be a Frog
By Petty, Dev
* "First-time author Petty's dialogue between a frog father and his son makes its point about accepting one's nature with a big grin....The story might create similar gratitude in the minds of readers - or it might just make them giggle." - Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEWFans of Mo Willems's Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Jon Klassen's I Want My Hat Back will love meeting this willful young frog with a serious identity crisis. Frog wants to be anything but a slimy, wet frog. A cat, perhaps. Or a rabbit. An owl? But when a hungry wolf arrives - a wolf who HATES eating frogs - our hero decides that maybe being himself isn't so bad after all. In this very silly story with a sly message, told in hilarious dialogue between a feisty young frog and his heard-it-all-before father, young readers will identify with little Frog's desire to be something different, while laughing along at his stubborn yet endearing schemes to prove himself right."A lively look at self-acceptance." - Kirkus Reviews"This amusing story ends with a laugh and a much more content frog." - School Library Journal"Silliness and deadpan humor combine into a hopping good story of being happy with who you are." - BOOKLIST " ... a paean to self-acceptance wrapped in snappy dialogue and illustrated with richly colored comic paintings." - Wall Street Journal"Petty and Boldt provide just enough predictability to hook youngest readers, then deliver a delightful twist or two to create surprise and satisfaction - for both the green hero and the many fans he'll make with this book." - Shelf Awareness"...this lighthearted exploration of identity will delight as a readaloud." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksFrom the Hardcover edition.
Get Out of My Bath!
By Teckentrup, Britta
Ellie the elephant loves to have fun in the bath, but she's not the only one. Her fun is interrupted when a crocodile decides to join her, followed by a flamingo, then a mouse and even a tiger! Poor Ellie's bath is ruined. What can she do? She sucks all the water into her trunk, of course! Then she waits until all the uninvited animals have left before squirting it back. Finally she can enjoy her bath in peace! A beautifully designed, boldly illustrated picture book for the very young in which readers are encouraged to get involved in the story through tilting and shaking the book.
Simon's New Bed
By Trimmer, Christian
Simon's new dog bed has been claimed by ... a cat?! Laughter, scheming, and cuddles ensue in this fun naptime tale you'll want to share, from debut author Christian Trimmer and illustrator Melissa van der Paardt.Simon's been looking forward to trying out his brand-new dog bed all day. He may be ready for the best nap of his life, but Miss Adora Belle the cat has other ideas. She's taken over his bed before he even gets a chance to try it - and she's not budging. As Simon struggles to find a way to free his bed for the Greatest Naptime Ever, he may just discover something wonderful about his new bed: there's plenty of room for two.
The Whale in My Swimming Pool
By Wan, Joyce
One sunny day, a little boy heads outside for a swim, but his pool is already taken . . . There's a big whale in the water and it's not budging! The boy tries everything to get the whale to leave. Nothing seems to work. Not fetch. Not tag. Not even offering his allowance. What's a boy to do? Luckily, he comes up with the perfect solution: he decides to chill out on a spray of water over the whale's spout. This colorful whale of a tale from the talented Joyce Wan is sure to inspire giggles from little guppies!
Dads First Day
By Wohnoutka, Mike
All summer Oliver and his dad played together, laughed together, sang together, and read together.Now its time for Oliver to start school!On the first day, Olivers dad isnt quite ready. . . . Suddenly he feels nervous. His tummy hurts, and he would rather stay home.But Oliver isnt convinced. What if the first day is really fun? What if its the start of an exciting year? In this charming story of first-day jitters, acclaimed author and illustrator Mike Wohnoutka perfectly captures the mixed emotions felt by kids and their parents when big changes are afoot.