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Big Bear, Small Mouse
Big Bear, Small Mouse

Karma Wilson · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Even the smallest readers can have big fun with Bear in this sweet introduction to opposites from the New York Times bestselling creators of Bear's New Friend.Bear is big, big, big, and mouse is small, small, small but these friends stick together through all the highs and lows! Join Bear...
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Birdie's Happiest Halloween
Birdie's Happiest Halloween

Sujean Rim · Little
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Birdie searches for a just-right Halloween costume in book five of this popular seriesBirdie loves the fall. She can't wait to go apple picking with Mommy and her dog, Monster, wear big fuzzy sweaters, and play touch football with her friends. But Birdie can't stop thinking about Halloween!...
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Rescue Squad No. 9
Rescue Squad No. 9

Mike Austin · Random House
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

In this companion book to Fire Engine No. 9, Rescue Squad No. 9 must spring into action when a young sailor and her dog are stranded during a storm! Follow the crew as they scramble aboard their helicopter and speedboat, racing to the rescue through the waves and winds. The high action...
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Bill Martin · H. Holt
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

With more than two million copies sold, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? has opened up a world of learning to a generation of children. For this edition, created for the twenty-fifth anniversay in 1992, Bill Martin, Jr., restored his text to its original wording. And Eric Carle...
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Betty Goes Bananas
Betty Goes Bananas

Steve Antony · Schwartz & Wade Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Like Molly Bang's When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry, this book offers families a perfect opportunity to openly discuss emotions and behavior. Meet Betty, a gorilla. She wants to eat a banana, but . . . try as she might, she can't open it! Poor Betty - she just can't...
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Prickly Jenny
Prickly Jenny

Sibylle Delacroix · Owlkids
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Jenny is a gentle bundle of contradictions. She wants to be left alone, but she cries when her mom goes away. She wants to wear her old T-shirt instead of her new dress, and that's that. If you catch her smiling, she'll go back to grumbling. Jenny wants things her way, but she's...
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Boats Go
Boats Go

Steve Light · Chronicle Books
Pages: 16
Format: Hardcover

All aboard! Sail away with 8 noisy boats, as they toot, chug, clang, and splash their way across the water! The sturdy pages feature a fireboat, tugboat, cruise ship, paddleboat, speedboat, sailboat, submarine, and gondola, and encourage young readers to chime in with all the noises each...
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Little Kunoichi, The Ninja Girl
Little Kunoichi, The Ninja Girl

Sanae Ishida · Little Bigfoot
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Little Kunoichi, a young ninja in training, is frustrated. Inspired by tiny Chibi Samurai's practice and skills, she works harder than ever and makes a friend. Together, they show the power of perseverance, hard work, and cooperation when they wow the crowd at the Island Festival. Ninja...
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The Bear Ate Your Sandwich
The Bear Ate Your Sandwich

Julia Sarcone-Roach · Alfred A Knopf
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Bear meets sandwich, adventure ensues. . . . A sly classic-in-the-making for fans of Jon Klassen, Peter Brown, and Mo Willems. By now I think you know what happened to your sandwich. But you may not know how it happened. So let me tell you. It all started with the bear . . . So begins...
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Ninja Bunny
Ninja Bunny

Jennifer Gray Olson · Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A fresh, funny, and hip picture book about a little bunny who wants to be . . . a ninja! How to be a SUPER AWESOME NINJA: · Rule #1. You must always work alone. · Rule #2. You must be super sneaky, especially in the most dangerous of situations. · Rule #3. A super awesome ninja...
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Larry Gets Lost Under the Sea
Larry Gets Lost Under the Sea

John Skewes · Little Bigfoot
Format: Hardcover

At the beach with Pete and his family, Larry the lovable pup follows a crustacean toward the sea and is swept out by a wave. He dog paddles around, exploring the plant and animal life before coming face-to-face with an oceanographer who leads him on a thrilling adventure through the layers...
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We Just Had A Baby
We Just Had A Baby

Stephen Krensky · Capstone Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Its not easy getting used to a new baby in the house. Everyone in the world thinks whatever the baby does is amazing! And if you arent the baby, everyone acts like youre invisible. This clever, funny picture book is told from a slightly older siblings point of view. The observations about...
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A Dot in the Snow
A Dot in the Snow

Corinne Averiss · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

As Miki the polar bear romps in the snow, he spots a bright red dot far off in the distance. It turns out to be . . . a little girl with a twinkly face and gurgling laugh! Now Miki has someone to play with. Together the brand-new friends toss snowballs, have icy adventures, and eventually...
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Let Me Finish!
Let Me Finish!

Minh LeÃŒ? · Disney*Hyperion
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

When our young hero settles in to read, the last thing he wants is for some noisy animals to ruin the ending of the story. But ruin it they do. And as it turns out, the boy is quickly approaching a surprise ending of his own Maybe he should have listened to the animals after all. . . . This...
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Groggle's Monster Valentine
Groggle's Monster Valentine

Diana Murray · Sky Pony Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Groggle has been up all night making a Valentine's Day card. This isn't just any Valentine, though, and it has to be perfect - it's for Snarlina, his beast friend in the whole wide world.Searching in the dark forest, he finds just the right heart-shaped leaves. He collects some...
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