As he gathers food for the winter, Anxious Ant disturbs the garden peace. But Little Spider has a better idea - Seed Magic! She shows Anxious Ant how to grow a giant spring feast, so he won't need to work so hard next year. Seen through the eyes of the creatures preparing for winter, this kindhearted tale of coping with the seasons, with its engaging language, will take you on a fascinating journey into the miniature natural world.
Starfish Bay Publishing
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9781760360313
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Hardcover
Fancy Nancy
By Various,
Why is everything topsy-turvy today? It's Backward Day at Fancy Nancy's school!Everyone is dressed for the occasion. When Ms. Glass can't think of any more backward ideas for the class, Nancy comes up with the perfect way to celebrate the day.Beginning readers will laugh along as Nancy and her friends do everything backward in this Fancy Nancy Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Contemporary Books
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9780062269829
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Print book
Ellie and the Good-Luck Pig
By Barkley, Callie
The Critter Club cares for a precocious pig that might just be giving Ellie good luck in the tenth book of the Critter Club series.When The Critter Club takes in an abandoned pig named Plum, the girls are really excited. They've never had a pig at the club before! They love learning how to take care of Plum. And they especially love watching Ms. Sullivan's dog, Rufus, interact with the pig. But no one is happier about the club's guest than Ellie. Soon after Plum arrives, Ellie starts having some unusually good luck. She does really well on a test for her least favorite subject; she aces an audition for a play at a local theater; and she wins a prize at school! Ellie is sure that Plum is bringing her good luck. So when the rest of the girls tell Ellie that they've found someone to adopt the pig, Ellie knows she should be excited.
Little Simon
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9781481424035
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Hardcover
Handle With Care
By Burns, Loree Griffin
"Some farms grow vegetables or grains, and some raise cows, sheep, chickens, or pigs. But have you ever heard of a butterfly farm? How do you raise a butterfly? On a farm in Costa Rica, workers care for these delicate, winged creatures as they change from eggs to caterpillars to pupae. Like any other crop, the butterflies will eventually leave the farm. But where will they go? And just how do you ship a butterfly? Very carefully! To discover how it works, follow these butterflies on a remarkable journey!"
Millbrook Pr Trade
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9780761393429
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Library Binding
What I Love About You
By Farrington, Susan
A sweet and funny "I Love You" picture book about everything a parent loves about his or her child - from acclaimed artist Susan Farrington.Do you know what I love?So many things! When you smile,When you're brave,When you hold my hand,And a million more things, too many to list,All the things I love - about you!
Balzer Bray
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9780062393531
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Hardcover
Mighty Moby
By Young, Ed
A Moby Dick-inspired picture book adventure unlike any you've ever seen--with a surprise ending--from Caldecott Medal-winning artist Ed Young.Deep in the dark ocean, Mighty Moby lurks. Up above the ocean waves, a one-legged captain pursues the whale he clashed with long ago.Mighty Moby and the captain are soon locked in another battle...but things aren't always what they seem. Caldecott Medalist Ed Young brings us a dynamically interactive story with a surprise twist that will have you rocking along to the waves of the ocean.
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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9780316299367
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Hardcover
A Cookie for Santa
By Shaw, Stephanie
In this clever twist on the Night Before Christmas story, a gingerbread boy cookie is carefully crafted and placed on a plate. He was made special to serve as Santas nighttime snack, a homemade thank-you for all the presents he will deliver. The cookie wonders if he is brave enough to face up to his holiday duty. But instead of spending the evening contemplating his fate, the gingerbread boy finds himself facing two rambunctious puppies experiencing their very first Christmas. Their mischief includes a tug-of-war with presents, leaving a big mess. And its up to the gingerbread boy to save the day ... and Christmas!
Sleeping Bear Press
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9781585368839
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Hardcover
The Cars and Trucks Book
By Parr, Todd
From bestselling and beloved author Todd Parr, a new book about all of the different ways that cars and trucks help people and have fun. Some trucks help on the farm. Some trucks help in the city. Some cars like to drive in the snow. And some cars like to drive to the beach. All cars and trucks LOVE to be on the ROAD!Todd Parr brings his trademark bright colors and bold lines to his new book about cars, trucks, and the occasional bus. In a fun collection of silly images, Todd explores all of the ways vehicles have an impact on our daily lives, while weaving in messages about positivity, the environment, and safety. Readers will laugh along with the whole four-wheeled gang!
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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9780316506625
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Hardcover
Giraffe and Bird Together Again
By Bender, Rebecca
Bird lives for adventure. He wants to swoop, soar, and explore. Giraffe is perfectly happy right where he is, thank you very much. He never worries when Bird flits off for a while. But one afternoon his friend fails to return. Giraffe has a bad feeling that something has happened to Bird. Giraffe dreads the wide world full of tangly forests, craggy mountains, and mysterious plains. But he doesn't hesitate. If Bird is in trouble, then Giraffe will find and rescue him.Rebecca Bender, the award-winning author-illustrator of Not Friends, pushes Giraffe and Bird to new heights of courage, ingenuity, and humor in Giraffe and Bird Together Again. The two unlikely companions are firmer in their friendship, but their antics are just as uproarious as ever. Readers of all ages will laugh and cheer as Giraffe and Bird discover just how far each will go for the other.
Pajama Press
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9781772780512
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Hardcover
Elmer and Grandpa Eldo
By Mckee, David
Elmer is on his way to visit his Grandpa Eldo. He has great fun reminding Eldo of all the things they used to do together, but is Eldo quite as forgetful as Elmer thinks? He may be old but he is an elephant after all. And elephants never forget. Do they?
Seed Magic
By Mckinnon, Natalie
As he gathers food for the winter, Anxious Ant disturbs the garden peace. But Little Spider has a better idea - Seed Magic! She shows Anxious Ant how to grow a giant spring feast, so he won't need to work so hard next year. Seen through the eyes of the creatures preparing for winter, this kindhearted tale of coping with the seasons, with its engaging language, will take you on a fascinating journey into the miniature natural world.
Fancy Nancy
By Various,
Why is everything topsy-turvy today? It's Backward Day at Fancy Nancy's school!Everyone is dressed for the occasion. When Ms. Glass can't think of any more backward ideas for the class, Nancy comes up with the perfect way to celebrate the day.Beginning readers will laugh along as Nancy and her friends do everything backward in this Fancy Nancy Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Ellie and the Good-Luck Pig
By Barkley, Callie
The Critter Club cares for a precocious pig that might just be giving Ellie good luck in the tenth book of the Critter Club series.When The Critter Club takes in an abandoned pig named Plum, the girls are really excited. They've never had a pig at the club before! They love learning how to take care of Plum. And they especially love watching Ms. Sullivan's dog, Rufus, interact with the pig. But no one is happier about the club's guest than Ellie. Soon after Plum arrives, Ellie starts having some unusually good luck. She does really well on a test for her least favorite subject; she aces an audition for a play at a local theater; and she wins a prize at school! Ellie is sure that Plum is bringing her good luck. So when the rest of the girls tell Ellie that they've found someone to adopt the pig, Ellie knows she should be excited.
Handle With Care
By Burns, Loree Griffin
"Some farms grow vegetables or grains, and some raise cows, sheep, chickens, or pigs. But have you ever heard of a butterfly farm? How do you raise a butterfly? On a farm in Costa Rica, workers care for these delicate, winged creatures as they change from eggs to caterpillars to pupae. Like any other crop, the butterflies will eventually leave the farm. But where will they go? And just how do you ship a butterfly? Very carefully! To discover how it works, follow these butterflies on a remarkable journey!"
What I Love About You
By Farrington, Susan
A sweet and funny "I Love You" picture book about everything a parent loves about his or her child - from acclaimed artist Susan Farrington.Do you know what I love?So many things! When you smile,When you're brave,When you hold my hand,And a million more things, too many to list,All the things I love - about you!
Mighty Moby
By Young, Ed
A Moby Dick-inspired picture book adventure unlike any you've ever seen--with a surprise ending--from Caldecott Medal-winning artist Ed Young.Deep in the dark ocean, Mighty Moby lurks. Up above the ocean waves, a one-legged captain pursues the whale he clashed with long ago.Mighty Moby and the captain are soon locked in another battle...but things aren't always what they seem. Caldecott Medalist Ed Young brings us a dynamically interactive story with a surprise twist that will have you rocking along to the waves of the ocean.
A Cookie for Santa
By Shaw, Stephanie
In this clever twist on the Night Before Christmas story, a gingerbread boy cookie is carefully crafted and placed on a plate. He was made special to serve as Santas nighttime snack, a homemade thank-you for all the presents he will deliver. The cookie wonders if he is brave enough to face up to his holiday duty. But instead of spending the evening contemplating his fate, the gingerbread boy finds himself facing two rambunctious puppies experiencing their very first Christmas. Their mischief includes a tug-of-war with presents, leaving a big mess. And its up to the gingerbread boy to save the day ... and Christmas!
The Cars and Trucks Book
By Parr, Todd
From bestselling and beloved author Todd Parr, a new book about all of the different ways that cars and trucks help people and have fun. Some trucks help on the farm. Some trucks help in the city. Some cars like to drive in the snow. And some cars like to drive to the beach. All cars and trucks LOVE to be on the ROAD!Todd Parr brings his trademark bright colors and bold lines to his new book about cars, trucks, and the occasional bus. In a fun collection of silly images, Todd explores all of the ways vehicles have an impact on our daily lives, while weaving in messages about positivity, the environment, and safety. Readers will laugh along with the whole four-wheeled gang!
Giraffe and Bird Together Again
By Bender, Rebecca
Bird lives for adventure. He wants to swoop, soar, and explore. Giraffe is perfectly happy right where he is, thank you very much. He never worries when Bird flits off for a while. But one afternoon his friend fails to return. Giraffe has a bad feeling that something has happened to Bird. Giraffe dreads the wide world full of tangly forests, craggy mountains, and mysterious plains. But he doesn't hesitate. If Bird is in trouble, then Giraffe will find and rescue him.Rebecca Bender, the award-winning author-illustrator of Not Friends, pushes Giraffe and Bird to new heights of courage, ingenuity, and humor in Giraffe and Bird Together Again. The two unlikely companions are firmer in their friendship, but their antics are just as uproarious as ever. Readers of all ages will laugh and cheer as Giraffe and Bird discover just how far each will go for the other.
Elmer and Grandpa Eldo
By Mckee, David
Elmer is on his way to visit his Grandpa Eldo. He has great fun reminding Eldo of all the things they used to do together, but is Eldo quite as forgetful as Elmer thinks? He may be old but he is an elephant after all. And elephants never forget. Do they?