Ideal for Easter and springtime, an exuberantly illustrated picture book by a New York Times bestselling artist!Little Chick's mother is all cluck and no action. Mama knows her old nest isn't the cozy home she and her brood need. But whenever she vows to start building a new house, she's distracted -- by sweety-meaty worms, crunchy-munchy crickets, or picky-pecky corn. Luckily, her Little Chick is an industrious sort. While the rest of his family are stuffing themselves silly, he's quietly working, bit by bit, day by day. Janice N. Harrington's retelling of a little-known Central African story is perfectly matched with Brian Pinkney's jazzy depiction of a can-do little critter.
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374347468
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Hardcover
Dream Big, Little Pig!
By Yamaguchi, Kristi
New York Times Bestseller! "Follow your Dreams!" "You go, Girl!" "Dream Big, pig!" Poppy is a waddling, toddling pig with big dreams. She wants to be a star! But she soon discovers that's not as easy as it sounds. It's only when Poppy feels the magic of gliding and sliding, swirling and twirling on ice that our most persistent pig truly believes in herself: Poppy, star of the rink! Kristi Yamaguchi is an ice-skating Olympic gold medalist and world champion who knows how to make dreams come true. Through her picture book debut, Kristi inspires children of all ages to dream big! Kristi Yamaguchi is an Olympic figure skating champion and winner of Dancing With the Stars. Her motto "Always Dream" contributed to her success on and off the ice and is one that she aspires to instill in the hearts of children.
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1402252757
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Hardcover
Pip's Trip
By Stoeke, Janet Morgan
Pip Midge and Dot are the cute but clueless hens of Loopy Coop Farm Every day they watch the farmers truck drive away and they wonder what it would be like to take a ride Finally Pip gathers her courage climbs into the back and closes her eyes The truck rumbles to life and when Pip opens her eyes shes back on the farm What a ride But for these hens every adventure is a misadventure and readers are in for a funny surprise With short easy-to-read text and hilarious illustrations this uproarious read-aloud will have you rumbling with laughter
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9780803737082
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Hardcover
Black Dog
By Pinfold, Levi
An enormous black dog and a very tiny little girl star in this offbeat tale about confronting ones fears.When a huge black dog appears outside the Hope family home, each member of the household sees it and hides. Only Small, the youngest Hope, has the courage to face the black dog, who might not be as frightening as everyone else thinks.,
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763660973
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Hardcover
Clementine
By Loth, Sebastian
Once there was a little snail who loved everything roundhoops and wheels and balls and balloons and, most of all, the moon. Oh, how she longed to glide gently over the moons surface, around and around and around. And so she made a daring decisionshed find a way to fly to the moon! This is a story about dreams and determination.,
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735840091
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Hardcover
Kiki's Blankie
By Bynum, Janie
With her adored polka-dot blankie in hand, Kiki can do and be anything she wants. In a flash, it transforms her into a cowgirl, a pirate, even a superhero with a cape! So when the blankie blows away, Kiki will do anything to get it backeven face a very scary crocodile.Janie Bynums irresistible heroine proves that love makes us brave and strongeven when we dont have our special blanket to protect us!,
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9781402759109
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Hardcover
The Terrible Plop
By Dubosarsky, Ursula
In this uproarious update of a favorite story, an unexplained noise leads to pandemonium among the animals. The fox, the elephant, even the big brown bear prove no match for the Terrible Plop. Only the littlest bunny learns not to panic when the sky--or something else up there--is falling. Bright, energetic illustrations and a lively rhyming text combine to make this a perfect read-aloud story for little ones needing assurance that plops in the day or bumps in the night aren't as scary as they might seem.
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374374287
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Hardcover
Brave Charlotte and the Wolves
By Stohner, Anu
Charlotte has always stood out from the flock for her courage and sense of adventure. So when a group of sheep start bullying the others, Charlotte knows she has to do something about it. But there's an even bigger, even scarier bully lurking in the woods . . . . Our sheepish heroine is back in another exciting adventure, brought to life by truly exquisite acrylic paintings.
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1599904241
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Print book
Lucy Goosey
By Wild, Margaret
Lucy Goosey has been playing happily in the same pond all her life, but then the time comes for her to fly away. She is so terrified of getting lost in the huge sky that she refuses to leave with the others. Is it more terrifying to be alone, or to face one's greatest fear? No matter what happens, Lucy Goosey’s mother will always come looking for her—only once she is reassured of this does Lucy Goosey feel brave enough to make the flight.
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9781921049873
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Hardcover
Little Quack
By Thompson, Lauren
Little Quack is a duck out of water. As his brothers and sisters splish, splash, and splosh their way into the pond behind their mama, he is left all alone on the shore. Little Quack wants to join his family. Can he find the courage to be a very small duck in a very big pond? Count along and find out! The QUACK-U-LATOR keeps score, adding a splash of math to all the fun!
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689847238
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Hardcover
Open Very Carefully
By O'byrne, Nicola
What would you do if you were settling down for a quiet bedtime story and you realized that a crocodile had fallen into your storybook and was — not to put too fine a point on it — wreaking havoc? Would you slam that book shut and cram it back onto the bookshelf? Or would you be brave enough to peek?
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763661635
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Hardcover
Brave Irene
By Steig, William
Brave Irene is Irene Bobbin, the dressmaker's daughter. Her mother, Mrs. Bobbin, isn't feeling so well and can't possibly deliver the beautiful ball gown she's made for the duchess to wear that very evening. So plucky Irene volunteers to get the gown to the palace on time, in spite of the fierce snowstorm that's brewing-- quite an errand for a little girl.But where there's a will, there's a way, as Irene proves in the danger-fraught adventure that follows. She must defy the wiles of the wicked wind, her most formidable opponent, and overcome many obstacles before she completes her mission. Surely, this winning heroine will inspire every child to cheer her on.Brave Irene is a 1986 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year.
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374309477
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Paperback
Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show
By Buckley, Michael
From Michael Buckley, the bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm and NERDS series, and Dan Santat, author-illustrator of Sidekicks, comes this hilarious picture book starring Kel Gilligan a.k.a. The Boy Without Fear that encourages kids to laugh at their fears and celebrates the bravery it takes to try new things no matter how ordinary. Narrated by Kel himself as he attempts his stunts with Evel Knievellike flair, the story unfolds as a performance in which readers themselves become part of the audience, encouraging Kel to get dressed all by himself without a net!, eat new foods like broccoli eww!, and take a bath gasp!. Bold, interactive, and downright silly, this is a book to make kids cheer and attempt some stunts of their own. Praise for Kel Gilligans Daredevil Stunt Show The stunned faces on the audience as Kel successfully chews and swallows broccoli are hilarious, and their comments will inspire many giggles.
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9781419703799
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Hardcover
Giant Steps to Change the World
By Qualls, Sean
"On some days your dreams may seem too away far to realize… Listen to the whispers of those that came before..." Following the success of their much beloved picture books, Please, Baby, Please and Please, Puppy, Please; Academy Award nominated director Spike Lee, and his talented wife Tonya Lewis Lee offer up an inspirational picture book about activism and taking the big steps to set things right set to beautiful illustrations by the award-winning Sean Qualls. Using examples of people throughout history who have taken "giant steps", this book urges kids to follow in their footsteps and not be hindered by fear or a sense that you are not good enough. Despite the challenges, even the smallest step can change the world. So, what's your next step going to be? .
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689868154
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Hardcover
Chick-o-Saurus Rex
By Jennewein, Lenore
A bullied little chicken discovers his inner strength along with some surprising dinosaur ancestry in this farmyard tale with huge heart.Little Chick just wants to belong, but the bullies of the barnyard—Little Donkey, Little Pig, and Little Sheep—won’t let him play in their tree house because he is a chicken, and chickens are not strong and brave. Little Chick sees their point: What have chickens done besides invent the chicken dance and cross the road? But when his father shows Little Chick the family photo album, he learns something HUGE: He is related to the gigantic and ferocious Tyrannosaurus rex! Armed with this new knowledge, Little Chick returns to the tree house just in time to rescue the bullies from a scary wolf—and prove that strength and bravery have nothing to do with size.
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9781442451865
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Hardcover
Chico the Brave
By Horowitz, Dave
A shy chick finds the courage to soarChico is afraid of everything, even his own shadow. His dad tries to bolster his confidence by telling him about the legendary Golden Chicken, but Chico doesn't believe anyone could be that brave. So he sets off into the mountains to find the Golden Chicken, certain that the heroic bird will give him advice. Instead, his quest leads him to something he definitely wasn't seeking--an adventure! Before he knows it, he's soaring through the sky to the very place where a courageous hero is most needed--his own hometown, where the dreaded Llama Llama Gang is turning things upside down.Readers will get a hoot out of this little hero who saves the day!
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399256369
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Hardcover
Small Florence, Piggy Pop Star
By Alexander, Claire
Small Florence has big dreams of becoming a piggy pop star. But when she tries to sing in front of her two older sisters, nothing comes out but a shy little squeak! When her sisters get the chance to sing in a contest on TV, Florence wishes she could join them. On the day of the competition, the judges get ready to pick a star. And then a truly amazing thing happens!Claire Alexander's sweet, funny story is an inspiring tale about believing in yourself.
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807574554
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Hardcover
Library Mouse
By Kirk, Daniel
One night in the library, Sam meets fellow mouse Sarah. Sam learns that Sarah is quite the explorer. She loves to scurry to the tops of shelves and explore the darkest corners of the building. Sam never climbs far uphes too afraid! He prefers to research subjectssuch as explorationand write about them. Sarah doesnt know much about writing or research, but could reading and research help her learn more about the places she wishes to visit Together this duo shows that, with teamwork, anything is possible.,
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810989689
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Hardcover
Chief Rhino to the Rescue!
By Lloyd, Sam
Chief Rhino is the bravest person in Whoops-a-Daisy World, so when he sees the flicker of flames in a window, he knows he must race to the rescue. If anyone can save the day, Chief Rhino can! In this new adventure from Whoops-a-Daisy World, children can spot their old friends from Doctor Meow's Big Emergency in the background and make new friends, too. Sam Lloyd's humorous, brightly colored art is thoroughly kid-friendly and will appeal to fans of Curious George and Richard Scarry's Busytown books.
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805088210
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Hardcover
Courage
By Waber, Bernard
What is courage? Certainly it takes courage for a firefighter to rescue someone trapped in a burning building, but there are many other kinds of courage too. Everyday kinds that normal, ordinary people exhibit all the time, like "being the first to make up after an argument," or "going to bed without a nightlight." Bernard Waber explores the many varied kinds of courage and celebrates the moments, big and small, that bring out the hero in each of us.
Busy-Busy Little Chick
By Harrington, Janice
Ideal for Easter and springtime, an exuberantly illustrated picture book by a New York Times bestselling artist!Little Chick's mother is all cluck and no action. Mama knows her old nest isn't the cozy home she and her brood need. But whenever she vows to start building a new house, she's distracted -- by sweety-meaty worms, crunchy-munchy crickets, or picky-pecky corn. Luckily, her Little Chick is an industrious sort. While the rest of his family are stuffing themselves silly, he's quietly working, bit by bit, day by day. Janice N. Harrington's retelling of a little-known Central African story is perfectly matched with Brian Pinkney's jazzy depiction of a can-do little critter.
Dream Big, Little Pig!
By Yamaguchi, Kristi
New York Times Bestseller! "Follow your Dreams!" "You go, Girl!" "Dream Big, pig!" Poppy is a waddling, toddling pig with big dreams. She wants to be a star! But she soon discovers that's not as easy as it sounds. It's only when Poppy feels the magic of gliding and sliding, swirling and twirling on ice that our most persistent pig truly believes in herself: Poppy, star of the rink! Kristi Yamaguchi is an ice-skating Olympic gold medalist and world champion who knows how to make dreams come true. Through her picture book debut, Kristi inspires children of all ages to dream big! Kristi Yamaguchi is an Olympic figure skating champion and winner of Dancing With the Stars. Her motto "Always Dream" contributed to her success on and off the ice and is one that she aspires to instill in the hearts of children.
Pip's Trip
By Stoeke, Janet Morgan
Pip Midge and Dot are the cute but clueless hens of Loopy Coop Farm Every day they watch the farmers truck drive away and they wonder what it would be like to take a ride Finally Pip gathers her courage climbs into the back and closes her eyes The truck rumbles to life and when Pip opens her eyes shes back on the farm What a ride But for these hens every adventure is a misadventure and readers are in for a funny surprise With short easy-to-read text and hilarious illustrations this uproarious read-aloud will have you rumbling with laughter
Black Dog
By Pinfold, Levi
An enormous black dog and a very tiny little girl star in this offbeat tale about confronting ones fears.When a huge black dog appears outside the Hope family home, each member of the household sees it and hides. Only Small, the youngest Hope, has the courage to face the black dog, who might not be as frightening as everyone else thinks.,
Clementine
By Loth, Sebastian
Once there was a little snail who loved everything roundhoops and wheels and balls and balloons and, most of all, the moon. Oh, how she longed to glide gently over the moons surface, around and around and around. And so she made a daring decisionshed find a way to fly to the moon! This is a story about dreams and determination.,
Kiki's Blankie
By Bynum, Janie
With her adored polka-dot blankie in hand, Kiki can do and be anything she wants. In a flash, it transforms her into a cowgirl, a pirate, even a superhero with a cape! So when the blankie blows away, Kiki will do anything to get it backeven face a very scary crocodile.Janie Bynums irresistible heroine proves that love makes us brave and strongeven when we dont have our special blanket to protect us!,
The Terrible Plop
By Dubosarsky, Ursula
In this uproarious update of a favorite story, an unexplained noise leads to pandemonium among the animals. The fox, the elephant, even the big brown bear prove no match for the Terrible Plop. Only the littlest bunny learns not to panic when the sky--or something else up there--is falling. Bright, energetic illustrations and a lively rhyming text combine to make this a perfect read-aloud story for little ones needing assurance that plops in the day or bumps in the night aren't as scary as they might seem.
Brave Charlotte and the Wolves
By Stohner, Anu
Charlotte has always stood out from the flock for her courage and sense of adventure. So when a group of sheep start bullying the others, Charlotte knows she has to do something about it. But there's an even bigger, even scarier bully lurking in the woods . . . . Our sheepish heroine is back in another exciting adventure, brought to life by truly exquisite acrylic paintings.
Lucy Goosey
By Wild, Margaret
Lucy Goosey has been playing happily in the same pond all her life, but then the time comes for her to fly away. She is so terrified of getting lost in the huge sky that she refuses to leave with the others. Is it more terrifying to be alone, or to face one's greatest fear? No matter what happens, Lucy Goosey’s mother will always come looking for her—only once she is reassured of this does Lucy Goosey feel brave enough to make the flight.
Little Quack
By Thompson, Lauren
Little Quack is a duck out of water. As his brothers and sisters splish, splash, and splosh their way into the pond behind their mama, he is left all alone on the shore. Little Quack wants to join his family. Can he find the courage to be a very small duck in a very big pond? Count along and find out! The QUACK-U-LATOR keeps score, adding a splash of math to all the fun!
Open Very Carefully
By O'byrne, Nicola
What would you do if you were settling down for a quiet bedtime story and you realized that a crocodile had fallen into your storybook and was — not to put too fine a point on it — wreaking havoc? Would you slam that book shut and cram it back onto the bookshelf? Or would you be brave enough to peek?
Brave Irene
By Steig, William
Brave Irene is Irene Bobbin, the dressmaker's daughter. Her mother, Mrs. Bobbin, isn't feeling so well and can't possibly deliver the beautiful ball gown she's made for the duchess to wear that very evening. So plucky Irene volunteers to get the gown to the palace on time, in spite of the fierce snowstorm that's brewing-- quite an errand for a little girl.But where there's a will, there's a way, as Irene proves in the danger-fraught adventure that follows. She must defy the wiles of the wicked wind, her most formidable opponent, and overcome many obstacles before she completes her mission. Surely, this winning heroine will inspire every child to cheer her on.Brave Irene is a 1986 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year.
Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show
By Buckley, Michael
From Michael Buckley, the bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm and NERDS series, and Dan Santat, author-illustrator of Sidekicks, comes this hilarious picture book starring Kel Gilligan a.k.a. The Boy Without Fear that encourages kids to laugh at their fears and celebrates the bravery it takes to try new things no matter how ordinary. Narrated by Kel himself as he attempts his stunts with Evel Knievellike flair, the story unfolds as a performance in which readers themselves become part of the audience, encouraging Kel to get dressed all by himself without a net!, eat new foods like broccoli eww!, and take a bath gasp!. Bold, interactive, and downright silly, this is a book to make kids cheer and attempt some stunts of their own. Praise for Kel Gilligans Daredevil Stunt Show The stunned faces on the audience as Kel successfully chews and swallows broccoli are hilarious, and their comments will inspire many giggles.
Giant Steps to Change the World
By Qualls, Sean
"On some days your dreams may seem too away far to realize… Listen to the whispers of those that came before..." Following the success of their much beloved picture books, Please, Baby, Please and Please, Puppy, Please; Academy Award nominated director Spike Lee, and his talented wife Tonya Lewis Lee offer up an inspirational picture book about activism and taking the big steps to set things right set to beautiful illustrations by the award-winning Sean Qualls. Using examples of people throughout history who have taken "giant steps", this book urges kids to follow in their footsteps and not be hindered by fear or a sense that you are not good enough. Despite the challenges, even the smallest step can change the world. So, what's your next step going to be? .
Chick-o-Saurus Rex
By Jennewein, Lenore
A bullied little chicken discovers his inner strength along with some surprising dinosaur ancestry in this farmyard tale with huge heart.Little Chick just wants to belong, but the bullies of the barnyard—Little Donkey, Little Pig, and Little Sheep—won’t let him play in their tree house because he is a chicken, and chickens are not strong and brave. Little Chick sees their point: What have chickens done besides invent the chicken dance and cross the road? But when his father shows Little Chick the family photo album, he learns something HUGE: He is related to the gigantic and ferocious Tyrannosaurus rex! Armed with this new knowledge, Little Chick returns to the tree house just in time to rescue the bullies from a scary wolf—and prove that strength and bravery have nothing to do with size.
Chico the Brave
By Horowitz, Dave
A shy chick finds the courage to soarChico is afraid of everything, even his own shadow. His dad tries to bolster his confidence by telling him about the legendary Golden Chicken, but Chico doesn't believe anyone could be that brave. So he sets off into the mountains to find the Golden Chicken, certain that the heroic bird will give him advice. Instead, his quest leads him to something he definitely wasn't seeking--an adventure! Before he knows it, he's soaring through the sky to the very place where a courageous hero is most needed--his own hometown, where the dreaded Llama Llama Gang is turning things upside down.Readers will get a hoot out of this little hero who saves the day!
Small Florence, Piggy Pop Star
By Alexander, Claire
Small Florence has big dreams of becoming a piggy pop star. But when she tries to sing in front of her two older sisters, nothing comes out but a shy little squeak! When her sisters get the chance to sing in a contest on TV, Florence wishes she could join them. On the day of the competition, the judges get ready to pick a star. And then a truly amazing thing happens!Claire Alexander's sweet, funny story is an inspiring tale about believing in yourself.
Library Mouse
By Kirk, Daniel
One night in the library, Sam meets fellow mouse Sarah. Sam learns that Sarah is quite the explorer. She loves to scurry to the tops of shelves and explore the darkest corners of the building. Sam never climbs far uphes too afraid! He prefers to research subjectssuch as explorationand write about them. Sarah doesnt know much about writing or research, but could reading and research help her learn more about the places she wishes to visit Together this duo shows that, with teamwork, anything is possible.,
Chief Rhino to the Rescue!
By Lloyd, Sam
Chief Rhino is the bravest person in Whoops-a-Daisy World, so when he sees the flicker of flames in a window, he knows he must race to the rescue. If anyone can save the day, Chief Rhino can! In this new adventure from Whoops-a-Daisy World, children can spot their old friends from Doctor Meow's Big Emergency in the background and make new friends, too. Sam Lloyd's humorous, brightly colored art is thoroughly kid-friendly and will appeal to fans of Curious George and Richard Scarry's Busytown books.
Courage
By Waber, Bernard
What is courage? Certainly it takes courage for a firefighter to rescue someone trapped in a burning building, but there are many other kinds of courage too. Everyday kinds that normal, ordinary people exhibit all the time, like "being the first to make up after an argument," or "going to bed without a nightlight." Bernard Waber explores the many varied kinds of courage and celebrates the moments, big and small, that bring out the hero in each of us.