On a beautiful sunny day, happy-go-lucky Smiley Bone is walking through the woods when he begins to count some friendly birds. The birds sing and slimb so high that Smiley must find a fantastical way to keep up with them! With lively drawings and expressive word balloons, Jeff Smith has created a one-of-a-kind picture book that will delight the youngest readers.
Scholastic Press
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9780545674775
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Hardcover
A Pile of Leaves
By Fulford, Jason
Dig through the leaf pile in this collage-inspired book with see-through pagesReaders explore the concept of layering and collage with this interactive exercise in composition. Each clear acetate page features a single element in the leaf pile, though some are not leaves at all! As readers turn the pages, the leaf pile is deconstructed piece by piece on the right side, and reconstructed on the left. Younger readers will enjoy the seek-and-find aspect of the hidden objects, while older readers might experiment by adding their own images between the pages. A key at the back provides the names of each kind of leaf shown. Inspired by the Whitney Museum's approach to looking at art, these books provide a new way to look at the world.Colors are brighter than they appear - printed in pure Pantones.
Phaidon Press
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9780714877204
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Board book
One Big Family
By Harshman, Marc
When you have a big family, reunions can be loud and chaotic. But as this cheerful book demonstrates, they can also be tons of fun! From canoeing down the river to getting chased by bees to telling ghost stories around the campfire, the reunion is filled with adventures for the whole family, even the pets! But when the vacation comes to an end, will everyone be able to keep the memories they've shared?With sunny illustrations by Sara Palacios, Marc Harshman's winsome story evokes all the joys of summer vacation and family togetherness.
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2016.
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9780802853882
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Print book
A Patch of Black
By Rooney, Rachel
A lyrical lullaby tale that's perfect for bedtime What can you do with a patch of black, a moon and a silver star?From a magical wish-granting cloak to a hammock rocked by jungle animal friends, there's nothing that a patch of nighttime sky can't become with a bit of imagination, and certainly no need to be afraid of the dark. The soothing text is accompanied by beautiful, evocative illustrations.
Pan Macmillan; Reprint edition
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9780230714434
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Mr. Fuzzbuster Knows He's the Favorite
By Mcanulty, Stacy
Mr. Fuzzbuster knew he was Lily's favorite. They did everything together. Naps. Story time. Walks. And more naps. But now four more animals lived in the house. ... To prove he's still Lily's favorite, Mr. Fuzzbuster will have to ask her, but will her answer surprise him? This funny, heartwarming story is for every child who has ever wondered if there's a favorite in the house.
TWO LIONS
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9781503948389
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Hardcover
A Small Blue Whale
By Ferry, Beth
From New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry (Stick and Stone) and talented newcomer Lisa Mundorff comes a gorgeous and utterly charming picture book about a lonely blue whale who learns the meaning of friendship. A small blue whale sits in a silver sea . . . wishing, wanting, waiting for a friend. Waiting is hard, but he doesnt mind; hes sure a friend will be worth the wait. First, the whale meets a quiet pink cloud, and he thinks this might be the friend hes been waiting for. But when he finds himself in trouble, a group of penguins comes to his rescue and the small blue whale finally gets his wish. This heartwarming story about friendship - what it looks like, sounds like, tastes like, and feels like - will have readers agreeing that a true friend is definitely worth the wait.
Knopf Books for Young Readers
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9781524713379
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Hardcover
Black Panther Little Golden Book
By Berrios, Frank
Marvel's Black Panther springs to life in his first ever action-packed Little Golden Book!Meet Marvel's Black Panther! As an Avenger, this super hero uses his strength, speed, and unbreakable claws to pounce evil-doers! Boys and girls ages 2-5 will love this action-packed Little Golden Book as they learn about the Black Panther--from his Wakandan origins to his powers as well as his friends and foes.
Golden Books
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9781524763886
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Hardcover
Rock-a-bye Baby
By Cabrera, Jane
In this lovely rendition of the favorite nursery rhyme, different animals living in and around an old oak tree rock their babies to sleep. Cabrera's charming lyrics and sweet illustrations familiarize children with the places common animals live -- owls in a tree hole, mice underground, deer in a meadow -- and will settle them down for quiet time or bed. This is an irresistible addition to the Cabrera library of refreshed nursery rhymes.
Holiday House
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9780823437535
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Hardcover
Who's in the Tree?
By Shuttlewood, Craig
An elephant in the sky? A peacock in the sea? Are creatures hiding where they shouldn't be? Lift the large flaps, follow the romping rhyme, and find each face that's out of place. Graphic artist Craig Shuttlewood whisks kids from desert to forest to ocean deep - and finally to the zoo, where the only one who doesn't fit is YOU! His outstanding debut introduces the idea of where animals (and humans) live-and will delight kids over and over again.
Sterling
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9781454911937
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Hardcover
My Friend Lucky
By Milgrim, David
Find a new friend in Lucky with this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read version of the beloved "gentle concept book about opposites" (School Library Journal) .There is nobody better than a best friend, especially if it is a dog named Lucky! Whether he is quiet (sometimes) or loud (usually) , giving kisses or getting kissed, Lucky is always up (or down) to something. Come along with a boy and his best friend as they share some special moments in this delightful Ready-to-Read filled with love.
Smiley's Dream Book
By Smith, Jeff
On a beautiful sunny day, happy-go-lucky Smiley Bone is walking through the woods when he begins to count some friendly birds. The birds sing and slimb so high that Smiley must find a fantastical way to keep up with them! With lively drawings and expressive word balloons, Jeff Smith has created a one-of-a-kind picture book that will delight the youngest readers.
A Pile of Leaves
By Fulford, Jason
Dig through the leaf pile in this collage-inspired book with see-through pagesReaders explore the concept of layering and collage with this interactive exercise in composition. Each clear acetate page features a single element in the leaf pile, though some are not leaves at all! As readers turn the pages, the leaf pile is deconstructed piece by piece on the right side, and reconstructed on the left. Younger readers will enjoy the seek-and-find aspect of the hidden objects, while older readers might experiment by adding their own images between the pages. A key at the back provides the names of each kind of leaf shown. Inspired by the Whitney Museum's approach to looking at art, these books provide a new way to look at the world.Colors are brighter than they appear - printed in pure Pantones.
One Big Family
By Harshman, Marc
When you have a big family, reunions can be loud and chaotic. But as this cheerful book demonstrates, they can also be tons of fun! From canoeing down the river to getting chased by bees to telling ghost stories around the campfire, the reunion is filled with adventures for the whole family, even the pets! But when the vacation comes to an end, will everyone be able to keep the memories they've shared?With sunny illustrations by Sara Palacios, Marc Harshman's winsome story evokes all the joys of summer vacation and family togetherness.
A Patch of Black
By Rooney, Rachel
A lyrical lullaby tale that's perfect for bedtime What can you do with a patch of black, a moon and a silver star?From a magical wish-granting cloak to a hammock rocked by jungle animal friends, there's nothing that a patch of nighttime sky can't become with a bit of imagination, and certainly no need to be afraid of the dark. The soothing text is accompanied by beautiful, evocative illustrations.
Mr. Fuzzbuster Knows He's the Favorite
By Mcanulty, Stacy
Mr. Fuzzbuster knew he was Lily's favorite. They did everything together. Naps. Story time. Walks. And more naps. But now four more animals lived in the house. ... To prove he's still Lily's favorite, Mr. Fuzzbuster will have to ask her, but will her answer surprise him? This funny, heartwarming story is for every child who has ever wondered if there's a favorite in the house.
A Small Blue Whale
By Ferry, Beth
From New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry (Stick and Stone) and talented newcomer Lisa Mundorff comes a gorgeous and utterly charming picture book about a lonely blue whale who learns the meaning of friendship. A small blue whale sits in a silver sea . . . wishing, wanting, waiting for a friend. Waiting is hard, but he doesnt mind; hes sure a friend will be worth the wait. First, the whale meets a quiet pink cloud, and he thinks this might be the friend hes been waiting for. But when he finds himself in trouble, a group of penguins comes to his rescue and the small blue whale finally gets his wish. This heartwarming story about friendship - what it looks like, sounds like, tastes like, and feels like - will have readers agreeing that a true friend is definitely worth the wait.
Black Panther Little Golden Book
By Berrios, Frank
Marvel's Black Panther springs to life in his first ever action-packed Little Golden Book!Meet Marvel's Black Panther! As an Avenger, this super hero uses his strength, speed, and unbreakable claws to pounce evil-doers! Boys and girls ages 2-5 will love this action-packed Little Golden Book as they learn about the Black Panther--from his Wakandan origins to his powers as well as his friends and foes.
Rock-a-bye Baby
By Cabrera, Jane
In this lovely rendition of the favorite nursery rhyme, different animals living in and around an old oak tree rock their babies to sleep. Cabrera's charming lyrics and sweet illustrations familiarize children with the places common animals live -- owls in a tree hole, mice underground, deer in a meadow -- and will settle them down for quiet time or bed. This is an irresistible addition to the Cabrera library of refreshed nursery rhymes.
Who's in the Tree?
By Shuttlewood, Craig
An elephant in the sky? A peacock in the sea? Are creatures hiding where they shouldn't be? Lift the large flaps, follow the romping rhyme, and find each face that's out of place. Graphic artist Craig Shuttlewood whisks kids from desert to forest to ocean deep - and finally to the zoo, where the only one who doesn't fit is YOU! His outstanding debut introduces the idea of where animals (and humans) live-and will delight kids over and over again.
My Friend Lucky
By Milgrim, David
Find a new friend in Lucky with this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read version of the beloved "gentle concept book about opposites" (School Library Journal) .There is nobody better than a best friend, especially if it is a dog named Lucky! Whether he is quiet (sometimes) or loud (usually) , giving kisses or getting kissed, Lucky is always up (or down) to something. Come along with a boy and his best friend as they share some special moments in this delightful Ready-to-Read filled with love.