Can five bears share four chairs? The infectious rhymes and easy charm of this winsome read-aloud will make young listeners sit up and take notice.FOUR HAPPY BEARSON FOUR SMALL CHAIRS.Four chairs. Four adorable bears. All is well until Big Brown Bear shows up - what a stare! - and wants a seat. Can these clever bears put their heads together (among other things) and make space for one more? With endearing, expressive illustrations and a sustained rhyme in every line, here is a cozy tale that makes it clear there is room for all.
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9780763635886
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Hardcover
The Bear Who Shared
By Rayner, Catherine
Norris the bear has been waiting patiently for the last ripe fruit to fall from the tree. But Tulip the raccoon and Violet the mouse have too . . . although maybe not so patiently. In fact, Tulip and Violet sniff, listen to, and even hug the fruit. Norris catches the fruit when it finally falls, and because he is a wise bear, he shares it and makes two new friends. A lovely simplicity of language and gorgeous artwork make this story of one of lifes first lessons perfect for the youngest listeners.
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9780803735767
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Hardcover
Cactus Soup
By Kimmel, Eric A.
The Spanish edition of our Mexican-flavored Stone Soup story, Cactus Soup.When a group of hungry soldiers ride into San Miguel, the townspeople don't want to share their food. They hide their tortillas, tamales, beans, and flour and put on torn clothes to look poor. But the Capitn is not fooled. He asks for a cactus thorn to make some cactus soup, and before long he has tricked the townspeople into giving him salt and chilies, vegetables, and a chicken as well! Whimsical watercolors by Phil Huling add to the humor in this southwestern twist on the classic Stone Soup tale.
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761451552
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Print book
Cheese Belongs to You!
By Deacon, Alexis
Rat Law says that if youre a rat, cheese belongs to you. But there are exceptions. For example, if a big rat wants it, cheese belongs to him. Unless a bigger rat wants it, or a quicker one, or a stronger one. And if a big, quick, strong, scary, hairy, dirty rat wants it, well . . . where does it end? A tumble of cumulative adjectives and a frenzy of hungry critters build up to a final note of politeness in a book sure to satisfy kids appetites for zany humor.,
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9780763666088
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Hardcover
The Copy Crocs
By Bedford, David
Crocodile has a big imagination. Hes always thinking up fun, new things to do like sliding through mud puddles, sunbathing by the shore, or floating downstream stretched out on a log. Crocodile has a big problem too. No matter what he does, all the other crocs follow him and copy him every time! Crocodile finally manages to escape his fellow crocs, only to discover a surprising truth being by himself is not nearly as much fun as being with his friends.,
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1561453048
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Hardcover
It's Mine!
By Lionni, Leo
Four time Caldecott Honor winner Leo Lionni's beloved tale about three young frogs learning to work together.Three selfish frogs live together on an island in the middle of Rainbow Pond. All day long they bicker: It's mine! It's mine! It's mine! But a bad storm and a big brown toad help them realize that sharing is much more fun. With characteristic clarity, simplicity and exuberance, Leo Lionni makes it possible for kids to see themselves through the antics of others who share our world.
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9780679880844
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Paperback
Duck & Goose
By Hills, Tad
“That egg is mine! I saw it first,” says Goose. “I touched it first. It’s mine,” declares Duck. Like James Marshall’s George and Martha, and Rosemary Wells’s Benjamin and Tulip, Duck and Goose have to work at getting along. You see, Duck doesn’t much care for Goose at first–and Goose isn’t fond of Duck–but both want the egg that each claims to be his. As the two tend to their egg, and make plans for the future, they come to appreciate one another’s strengths. And when a bluebird points out that it isn’t really an egg–it’s a polka dot ball–the two are not dismayed. After all, it is a lovely ball. . . .Filled with humor that young children will appreciate–and recognize!–and starring two unforgettable characters, Duck & Goose has all the ingredients of a classic-in-the-making.
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9780375936111
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Library Binding
Fox Tale Soup
By Bonning, Tony
When all the animals are too mean to share their food with Fox, he decides to make some stone soup....WHAT?! Soup from a stone? Impossible! But with a little bit of cunning, Fox makes the soup taste simply delicious! Fox Tale Soup is the perfect recipe for a scrumptious retelling of a traditional tale.
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689849001
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Hardcover
Peter's Chair
By Keats, Ezra Jack
Generations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keats?s award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. Now, for the first time, Peter?s Chair, A Letter to Amy, and Goggles! are available in paperback exclusively from Puffin.?A more charming or contemporary child than Peter...is hard to bring to mind.? -- Library Journal
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9780140564419
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Print book
IT'S MINE
By Lionni, Leo
Three selfish frogs quarrel over who owns their pond and island, until a storm makes them value the benefits of sharing.
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9780394870007
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Print book
Martha doesn't share!
By Berger, Samantha
Martha has a new favorite word.And that word is MINE! Martha has officially mastered apologizing. Unfortunately, she still has a lot to work on when it comes to sharing. And while she doesn't learn to love it, she does discover that having her toys to herself means having to play with them all by herself, too. Not so fun! This hilarious follow-up to Martha doesn't say sorry! shows readers that sharing isn't all that bad when you take it one (small) toy at a time--like Martha does. It gets easier every day. Well, almost every day.
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9780316073677
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Hardcover
My Friend Fred
By Oram, Hiawyn
Grace and her dog Fred do everything together Fred is mine thinks Grace My friend Fred Graces sister Sarah who has lots of friends tells Grace that Fred is the family dog not just her dog One day when Sarahs friends come over she invites Fred the family dog to play ball Grace does not want to share Fred She takes him to her room and shuts the door tight But for the first time ever Fred does not want to play with her Grace learns that friends dont keep friends all to themselves in this heart-warming doggy tale about sharing
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9781589251052
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Hardcover
Peanut and Fifi Have a Ball
By Sève, Randall De
For every kid who has ever had trouble sharing a special toy. Peanut has a new ball and her big sister, Fifi, wants to play with it. Peanut doesnt want to share, so Fifi tries to entice her with the many different imaginary games they could play with the ball--they could tell fortunes, or have a bakery, or let a seal balance the ball on its nose! Peanut is NOTconvinced, until Fifi comes up with a spectacular imaginary adventure that Peanut cant refuse a trip to space! But is it too late for her to join the gameIllustrated in bold graphics and bright colors by an illustrator Maurice Sendak calls an artist with a superb eye for line and composition, heres a story where the older sibling doesnt always have the upper hand.,
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9780803735781
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Hardcover
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
By Willems, Mo
When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can hardly wait to shove the entire thing in his beak. But . . . then a very sly and hungry duckling enters the scene and wants a bite. Who will be the more clever bird?In this hilarious follow-up to the acclaimed Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Mo Willems has created another avian adventure that encourages children to share even their most prized processed foods. Mo Willems is a six-time Emmy Award-winning writer and animator for Sesame Street and the head writer of Cartoon Network's Code Name: Kids Next Door. The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! is the companion to Mo's first children's book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! He is also the author of Time to Pee!.
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786818697
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Hardcover
The Rainbow Fish
By Pfister, Marcus
The Rainbow Fish is an international best-seller and a modern classic. Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions that gives the book its lasting value. A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE AMERICAN BOOKSELL ABBY AWARD WINNER AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE
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9781558580091
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Hardcover
Too Many Frogs
By Asher, Sandy
Rabbit lives alone. He cooks for himself, cleans up for himself, and at the end of the day, reads himself a story. It's a simple life, and he likes it. But one evening, Froggie shows up at his door. He wants to listen to Rabbit's story, too. While eating a snack-or three. While lounging on a pillow-or ten. And bringing over his family-dozens and dozens of frogs! Rabbit has finally had enough; Froggie will have to go! But when he sits down alone to read himself a story, Rabbit realizes something is missing: someone to listen; someone to share a wonderful story. Keith Graves' boisterous, humor-filled artwork lends just the right touch to this multilayered tale that celebrates the joy of reading aloud.
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399239782
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Hardcover
Will Sheila Share?
By Savadier, Elivia
SHEILA WON'T! BUT YOU WILL WANT TO SHARE this charmer with your favorite three, four, or five year old... Curly-headed round-bellied little Sheila, sweet in her overalls and t-shirt, is not one for sharing. Unless you want green beans. It takes a very loved and loving Nana who shares a hug and kiss to change Sheila's ways. Utterly simple, completely disarming, and absolutely true. Will Sheila Share? is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Bears on Chairs
By Parenteau, Shirley
Can five bears share four chairs? The infectious rhymes and easy charm of this winsome read-aloud will make young listeners sit up and take notice.FOUR HAPPY BEARSON FOUR SMALL CHAIRS.Four chairs. Four adorable bears. All is well until Big Brown Bear shows up - what a stare! - and wants a seat. Can these clever bears put their heads together (among other things) and make space for one more? With endearing, expressive illustrations and a sustained rhyme in every line, here is a cozy tale that makes it clear there is room for all.
The Bear Who Shared
By Rayner, Catherine
Norris the bear has been waiting patiently for the last ripe fruit to fall from the tree. But Tulip the raccoon and Violet the mouse have too . . . although maybe not so patiently. In fact, Tulip and Violet sniff, listen to, and even hug the fruit. Norris catches the fruit when it finally falls, and because he is a wise bear, he shares it and makes two new friends. A lovely simplicity of language and gorgeous artwork make this story of one of lifes first lessons perfect for the youngest listeners.
Cactus Soup
By Kimmel, Eric A.
The Spanish edition of our Mexican-flavored Stone Soup story, Cactus Soup.When a group of hungry soldiers ride into San Miguel, the townspeople don't want to share their food. They hide their tortillas, tamales, beans, and flour and put on torn clothes to look poor. But the Capitn is not fooled. He asks for a cactus thorn to make some cactus soup, and before long he has tricked the townspeople into giving him salt and chilies, vegetables, and a chicken as well! Whimsical watercolors by Phil Huling add to the humor in this southwestern twist on the classic Stone Soup tale.
Cheese Belongs to You!
By Deacon, Alexis
Rat Law says that if youre a rat, cheese belongs to you. But there are exceptions. For example, if a big rat wants it, cheese belongs to him. Unless a bigger rat wants it, or a quicker one, or a stronger one. And if a big, quick, strong, scary, hairy, dirty rat wants it, well . . . where does it end? A tumble of cumulative adjectives and a frenzy of hungry critters build up to a final note of politeness in a book sure to satisfy kids appetites for zany humor.,
The Copy Crocs
By Bedford, David
Crocodile has a big imagination. Hes always thinking up fun, new things to do like sliding through mud puddles, sunbathing by the shore, or floating downstream stretched out on a log. Crocodile has a big problem too. No matter what he does, all the other crocs follow him and copy him every time! Crocodile finally manages to escape his fellow crocs, only to discover a surprising truth being by himself is not nearly as much fun as being with his friends.,
It's Mine!
By Lionni, Leo
Four time Caldecott Honor winner Leo Lionni's beloved tale about three young frogs learning to work together.Three selfish frogs live together on an island in the middle of Rainbow Pond. All day long they bicker: It's mine! It's mine! It's mine! But a bad storm and a big brown toad help them realize that sharing is much more fun. With characteristic clarity, simplicity and exuberance, Leo Lionni makes it possible for kids to see themselves through the antics of others who share our world.
Duck & Goose
By Hills, Tad
“That egg is mine! I saw it first,” says Goose. “I touched it first. It’s mine,” declares Duck. Like James Marshall’s George and Martha, and Rosemary Wells’s Benjamin and Tulip, Duck and Goose have to work at getting along. You see, Duck doesn’t much care for Goose at first–and Goose isn’t fond of Duck–but both want the egg that each claims to be his. As the two tend to their egg, and make plans for the future, they come to appreciate one another’s strengths. And when a bluebird points out that it isn’t really an egg–it’s a polka dot ball–the two are not dismayed. After all, it is a lovely ball. . . .Filled with humor that young children will appreciate–and recognize!–and starring two unforgettable characters, Duck & Goose has all the ingredients of a classic-in-the-making.
Fox Tale Soup
By Bonning, Tony
When all the animals are too mean to share their food with Fox, he decides to make some stone soup....WHAT?! Soup from a stone? Impossible! But with a little bit of cunning, Fox makes the soup taste simply delicious! Fox Tale Soup is the perfect recipe for a scrumptious retelling of a traditional tale.
Peter's Chair
By Keats, Ezra Jack
Generations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keats?s award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. Now, for the first time, Peter?s Chair, A Letter to Amy, and Goggles! are available in paperback exclusively from Puffin.?A more charming or contemporary child than Peter...is hard to bring to mind.? -- Library Journal
IT'S MINE
By Lionni, Leo
Three selfish frogs quarrel over who owns their pond and island, until a storm makes them value the benefits of sharing.
Martha doesn't share!
By Berger, Samantha
Martha has a new favorite word.And that word is MINE! Martha has officially mastered apologizing. Unfortunately, she still has a lot to work on when it comes to sharing. And while she doesn't learn to love it, she does discover that having her toys to herself means having to play with them all by herself, too. Not so fun! This hilarious follow-up to Martha doesn't say sorry! shows readers that sharing isn't all that bad when you take it one (small) toy at a time--like Martha does. It gets easier every day. Well, almost every day.
My Friend Fred
By Oram, Hiawyn
Grace and her dog Fred do everything together Fred is mine thinks Grace My friend Fred Graces sister Sarah who has lots of friends tells Grace that Fred is the family dog not just her dog One day when Sarahs friends come over she invites Fred the family dog to play ball Grace does not want to share Fred She takes him to her room and shuts the door tight But for the first time ever Fred does not want to play with her Grace learns that friends dont keep friends all to themselves in this heart-warming doggy tale about sharing
Peanut and Fifi Have a Ball
By Sève, Randall De
For every kid who has ever had trouble sharing a special toy. Peanut has a new ball and her big sister, Fifi, wants to play with it. Peanut doesnt want to share, so Fifi tries to entice her with the many different imaginary games they could play with the ball--they could tell fortunes, or have a bakery, or let a seal balance the ball on its nose! Peanut is NOTconvinced, until Fifi comes up with a spectacular imaginary adventure that Peanut cant refuse a trip to space! But is it too late for her to join the gameIllustrated in bold graphics and bright colors by an illustrator Maurice Sendak calls an artist with a superb eye for line and composition, heres a story where the older sibling doesnt always have the upper hand.,
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
By Willems, Mo
When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can hardly wait to shove the entire thing in his beak. But . . . then a very sly and hungry duckling enters the scene and wants a bite. Who will be the more clever bird?In this hilarious follow-up to the acclaimed Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Mo Willems has created another avian adventure that encourages children to share even their most prized processed foods. Mo Willems is a six-time Emmy Award-winning writer and animator for Sesame Street and the head writer of Cartoon Network's Code Name: Kids Next Door. The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! is the companion to Mo's first children's book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! He is also the author of Time to Pee!.
The Rainbow Fish
By Pfister, Marcus
The Rainbow Fish is an international best-seller and a modern classic. Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions that gives the book its lasting value. A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE AMERICAN BOOKSELL ABBY AWARD WINNER AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE
Too Many Frogs
By Asher, Sandy
Rabbit lives alone. He cooks for himself, cleans up for himself, and at the end of the day, reads himself a story. It's a simple life, and he likes it. But one evening, Froggie shows up at his door. He wants to listen to Rabbit's story, too. While eating a snack-or three. While lounging on a pillow-or ten. And bringing over his family-dozens and dozens of frogs! Rabbit has finally had enough; Froggie will have to go! But when he sits down alone to read himself a story, Rabbit realizes something is missing: someone to listen; someone to share a wonderful story. Keith Graves' boisterous, humor-filled artwork lends just the right touch to this multilayered tale that celebrates the joy of reading aloud.
Will Sheila Share?
By Savadier, Elivia
SHEILA WON'T! BUT YOU WILL WANT TO SHARE this charmer with your favorite three, four, or five year old... Curly-headed round-bellied little Sheila, sweet in her overalls and t-shirt, is not one for sharing. Unless you want green beans. It takes a very loved and loving Nana who shares a hug and kiss to change Sheila's ways. Utterly simple, completely disarming, and absolutely true. Will Sheila Share? is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.