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A Cat Named Swan

Holly Hobbie · Random House
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Discover this beautiful pet-adoption story from Holly Hobbie, the creator of the bestselling Toot & Puddle series and one of the most treasured children's illustrators of all time. Beloved author-illustrator Holly Hobbie presents the story of a rescue cat's adoption, the paradise...
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What a week : the sound of long e

Cynthia Amoroso; Robert B Noyed · Child's World
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Hiccups!

Holly Sterling · Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A charming and very young picture book about a small child and her pet dog. When the dog gets hiccups the child tries everything to cure them, but nothing works until she brings out her favorite cat costume. And that does the trick . . . Or does it? Turn the page and . . . HIC! Now the child...
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MR Moon Wakes Up

Jemima Sharpe · Child's Play International
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Mr Moon always sleeps. He naps during hide-and-seek, passes out on puzzles and dozes during adventure stories. But what would happen if Mr Moon ever woke up? Would he lead us to hidden, dream-like worlds, filled with fantastic friends and exciting games? And if he did, would we remember...
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That's What Makes a Hippopotamus Smile

Sean Taylor · Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

When a hippopotamus comes round to your housedon?t be worried or scared by his size,just hug him and open the door really widebecause? that?s what makes a hippopotamus come inside!What do you do when a hippopotamus comes to visit? Play splashy-sploshy games, of course, to make him happy....
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Pirates in Pajamas

Tom Knight · Tiger Tales
Pages: 28
Format: Board Book

Pirates just LOVE pajamas! Frilly ones and spotted ones, woolly ones and dotted ones. Leap aboard the Leaky Parrot for the funniest pirate pajama party EVER!
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Flora and the Ostrich: An Opposites Book by Molly Idle

Molly Schaar Idle · Chronicle Books
Pages: 20
Format: Board book

Inspired by Caldecott Honor book Flora and the Flamingo, this series of board books is perfect for the very youngest Flora fans. When a new feathered friend seems so different from her, Flora discovers that opposites, in fact, attract! Featuring fold-out pages and Molly Idle's graceful...
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Goodnight, Numbers

Danica McKellar · Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

For fans of bedtime stories with a twist comes a math picture book by Danica McKellar - which sneaks in secret counting concepts on each page to help make your child smarter! This deceptively simple bedtime book gives your child the building blocks for math success. As children say goodnight...
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Smile," Says Little Crocodile

Jane Belk Moncure · Child's World
Pages: 31
Format: Book

A smiling crocodile explains how he keeps his smile nice by maintaining good health, exercising, visiting the dentist, eating carefully, and practicing good dental hygiene.
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I Can Roar!

Frank Asch · Kids Can Press
Pages: 20
Format: Hardcover

This engaging board book offers a unique interactive experience for young children. Each page introduces a different animal with a suggestion for how a child can imitate that animal, such as .I can roar like a lion. and .I can snap like a turtle.. In place of the animal's face on each...
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Edible Colors

Jennifer Vogel Bass · Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

With a combination of unusual foods and a kaleidoscope of colors, this concept book shows that not all foods have to look the same way. A banana can be red, broccoli can be purple, and cherries can be yellow and still taste just as delicious.
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Nancy Knows

Cybele Young · Tundra Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Nancy knows she's forgotten something. Something important. When she tries to remember, she thinks of all kinds of other things instead. She remembers things she knows and things she doesn't quite know. She remembers things one way, then another. Sometimes she remembers with her ears or her stomach...
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Frog and Beaver

SIMON JAMES · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A new neighbor with huge plans turns life upside down for animals who live on the river in a charming ecological fable from Simon James.Frog and his friends live happily together on the river. At least they do until Beaver comes along. Beaver is determined to build the biggest and best...
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A Dog With Nice Ears: Featuring Charlie and Lola

LAUREN CHILD · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Beloved siblings Charlie and Lola are back - on a quest to find Lola's version of the perfect dog, which seems suspiciously un-doglike.At the moment, all Lola can talk about is dogs. She says she would like one more than anything you could think of. "More than a squirrel or an actual...
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I Want That Nut!

Madeline Valentine · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A nutty and clever buddy story that celebrates cooperation, perfect for fans of Duck and Goose. Meet Mouse and Chipmunk, two young rodents who want the same thing - a big, beautiful nut! But who deserves it more? After all, Chipmunk and the Nut read together and lie in the grass and stare...
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