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The wind blew, and blew, and blew! It blew so hard, it took everything with it: Mr. White's umbrella, Priscilla's balloon, the twins' scarves, even the wig on the judge's head. But just when the wind

Inspired by Peggy Fortnum's original Paddington illustrations, this new Paddington style is made of luxuriously soft honey-brown plush. Design details include shiny black eyes, brown flocked nose, and

Everyone loves Willy the wind-up mouse, while Alexander the real mouse is chased away with brooms and mousetraps. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be loved and cuddled, thinks Alexander, and he wishes he c

The Caldecott Honor winning classic about a brave and clever little worm from beloved picture book creator Leo Lionni.A small green inchworm is proud of his skill at measuring anything—a robin’s tail,

Gustav Mole is lucky enough to be born into a musical family, and this charming tale traces the enriching role that music plays in his life. Gustav's musical education is rich and diverse, covering a

A beautifully illustrated, graphic alphabet book with a fun search-and-find twist.If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s in a single letter? Everything in A B See !Because hidden i

Joseph had a little overcoat, but it was full of holes?just like this book! When Joseph's coat got too old and shabby, he made it into a jacket. But what did he make it into after that? And after that

It’s Little Frog’s birthday, and Mama Frog gets a big surprise when the guests show up for his party－all he animals are the wrong color! Little Frog tells her she’s not looking long enough, and he’s r

The multiple award-winning and bestselling Jon Klassen presents the final tale in his acclaimed and bestselling hat trilogy, giving his deadpan finale a surprising new twist... Hold on to your hats! F

Two best friends, a minnow and a tadpole, are practically inseparable until the tadpole grows legs and decides to explore the world beyond the pond. When the tadpole, now a frog, returns to tell his f

Today my daddy said to me, "It's time you learnt to peck a tree."Little Woodpecker has just learnt how to peck and - ooh! yippee! - what fun it is! Off he goes, on his first big pecking adventure, and

Be curious...Be adventurous...Be brave...BE YOU! Discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special, from the beloved creator of The Dot, Happy Dreamer, and New York Ti

Wonky Donkey had a child, it was a little girl. Hee Haw! The laugh-out-loud follow-up to the viral sensation The Wonky Donkey is finally here! Featuring playful verses by Craig Smith and charming illu

when’s my birthday?where’s my birthday?how many days until my birthday?i’d like a big cake on my birthdaywith lots of chocolate on my birthdayand lots of candles on my birthday1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6!In

Complete with yellow shorts, blue lace-up sneakers, and a silver star on his red knit shirt, Auggie Soft Toy is a WONDER-ful rendition of the popular hero from R.J. Palacio’s best-selling book series.

Rhyming text and photographs show that art is much more than just what can be hung on a wall or set on a pedestal.

A wondrous and beautiful A-to-Z guessing game from the bestselling author of Room on the BroomFrom ant to butterfly to caterpillar . . . to zebra and then back again, Animalphabet is an entertaining p

Two fuzzy creatures both want to sit in the same comfy chair. The trouble is, they can’t agree who it belongs to. They get madder and madder, until…With expressive illustrations and simple text, this

Ten little caterpillars are out and about in our big, wide world--come join them! You never know what you might find. . . . A butterfly, perhaps?Readers of all ages have celebrated the work of Bill Ma

I can see a nose and two eyes in the bushes!" cries Hattie. But nobody is listening."I can see a nose, two eyes, two ears, two legs, and a body in the bushes!" cries Hattie.But no one is paying a bit

The moon and back before bath time? Whatever next!Join Baby Bear as he finds a rocket, makes friends with an owl and has a picnic on the moon.Celebrate thirty-five years of the bear family with this v

While teaching upper- and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world. A glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each food.

"A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good." Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face

The beloved, worldwide bestselling creator of The Dot and I Am Human inspires readers of every age to find their own unique path to happy and to always follow their dreams.Picture book and creativity guru Peter H. Reynolds's inspirational book is a wonderful gift for graduations, new babies, milestone moments, and any happy occasion throughout the year. Discover a universally poignant celebration of the colorful spectrum of what it means to dream and the many ways to find happy!While the world tells us to sit still, to follow the rules, and to color inside the lines, Happy Dreamer celebrates all those moments in between when the mind and spirit soar and we are free to become our own true dreamer maximus! In Peter's signature voice and style, this empowering picture book reminds children of how much their dreams matter, and while life will have ups and downs, he enlists readers to stay true to who they are, to tap into their most creative inner selves, and to never ever forget to dream

Creative visionary of The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, and The Dot, #1 New York Times bestseller Peter H. Reynolds creates a tender, lyrical story of multigenerational love, tradition, and family coming together with gratitude and thanks.An Amazon Best Children's Book of 2021Celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds brings his signature touch of love and kindness to this special, timely picture book, as families now, more than ever, are rediscovering and reevaluating what means the most: time together with one another.Violet longs for the time when her family was connected: before life, distractions, and technology pulled them all away from each other. They used to gather at the table, with food and love, to make memories, share their lives, and revel in time spent together. But now her family has been drifting apart, and with nobody to gather around it, the table grows smaller and smaller.Can Violet remind her family of the warmth of time spent together, and gather around th

From bestselling author Elise Gravel comes a book about telling the truth.Who made this mess?When dad asks who left socks all over the place, a brother and sister insist that it was "Not Me."Dad is quite sure the kids are not telling the truth, until he is introduced to the actual Not Me, a creature who in turn accuses Not True, who exposes the real sock bandit, the ever-complaining Not Fair!A highly relatable book filled with humour handling the topic of lying and excuse-makingWith Elise Gravel's signature quirky monsters!

"Let's look at Cleo's ABC, and guess what all the words will be!"Help Cleo guess which word goes with each letter of the alphabet, as she playfully explores the world around her. Cleo's adventures will help young readers to master the sophabet quickly and easily.

Boldly colored illustrations follow a red tractor-trailer truck as it moves along city streets, across a bridge, through a tunnel, and along a freeway to its destination.

Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship. “As usual, Stevens’ animal characters, bold and colorful, are delightful. . . . It’s all wonderful fun, and the book opens, fittingly, from top to bottom instead of from side to side, making it perfect for story-time sharing.”--BooklistThis title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories)

There are many stars in the galaxy. But only the sun wakes us in the morning, helps us grow, plays hide-and-seek behind the clouds, and paints pretty pictures in the evening sky.

EVERYBODY has strengths, flaws, feelings, ideas and needs. EVERYBODY!Everybody is unique and different. But we are all more similar than we think. Just like you:Everybody has fears.Everybody has moments of joy . . . and moments of sadness.Everybody makes mistakes . . . and can fix them.And, just like you, everybody needs to feel safe and valued.From beloved children’s author Elise Gravel comes a reassuring picture book, perfect for trying times. Explore themes of empathy and unity with Elise Gravel’s signature quirky monsters!

Macca is an alpaca. He loves splashing in puddles, and he gives the very best cuddles - especially to his nieces and nephew. Except... his nieces and nephew are a whole lot of trouble! How will Uncle Macca tame this unruly trio? A heartwarming story of kindness and family.

From Geisel Award–winning author-illustrator Corey Tabor comes a tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring an adorable, brave kingfisher.Sometimes, you might falldown,down,down,before you learn to flyup,up,up…A charming and innovative tale about a plucky little bird, from the award-winning author of Fox the Tiger.有一天，媽媽不在家，翠鳥翠翠決定開始學飛！即使很害怕，翠翠可不讓恐懼阻撓她學飛的決心。看哪！翠翠從樹枝上跳起來，在空中翻了個筋斗，展開雙翅。沒想到，翠翠她……掉下去了！墜落的途中，樹上的動物居民紛紛嘗試接住翠翠。究竟，動物們能不能接住往下掉的翠翠？翠翠能夠扭轉墜落之勢，成功振翅高飛嗎？

There are so many things to see down by the station; engines, buses, taxis and more. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.

Children will love this monsterously fun story, featuring die-cuts on every spread. With each turn of the page, readers reveal Little Green Monster's little yellow eyes, his little red mouth, and even a cute, tiny white monster tooth. Then, when the stars begin to appear, it's time for bed... so, nighty night, little yellow eyes. Nighty night, little red mouth. Nighty night, cute little white tooth. Sweet dreams!

Here is a list of the things I love. One gorilla. Two butterflies among my flowers—and one gorilla. Three budgerigars in my house—and one gorilla.One very playful gorilla keeps popping up in gardens, forests, jungles, and even people’s houses as he takes the reader on a wild counting adventure. He hides—as much as a gorilla can!—along with all the other creatures as they dart, leap, and peer from the most surprising places, waiting to be counted. A chart at the end of the book provides a key to all the animals and their corresponding numbers.Soft, precise illustrations characterize this colorful counting book.

Rod Campbell, the creator of the preschool lift-the-flap classic Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early learning for over thirty-five years. In My Presents, toddlers can lift the flaps to find out what's inside all the birthday presents. Then open the very last one and look inside the basket to find the best present of all! With bright, bold artwork, an engaging story and lots of presents to open, My Presents is the perfect birthday gift for fans of Dear Zoo and Dear Santa – and the thick card pages, sturdy flaps and chunky cased cover make it great for small hands.

Pull on your mittens and head outside for a snowball day. Grab some snow and start rolling. With a few found objects--like buttons and fabric and seeds--and a little imagination, you can create a whole family out of snow. Children will love poring over Lois Ehlert’s bold, funny illustrations and identifying the common (and not so common) objects she uses to decorate her snowy family.

Macca and Al are here to save the day! When these best-pal alpacas decide to dress up as superheroes and do good deeds, things don’t go quite as planned.But with some help from their friends, the dynamic duo learn that you don’t always need to wear a cape to be a hero.

Macca the Alpaca dreams of exploring, so he packs his backpack and sets off on a mountain adventure. But when the going gets tough, how will Macca make it to the top?