Quiet Time and Bedtime with Teddy & Viv: Recent Episodes
Alyssa Tolman
Gentle stories to listen to during quiet time and bedtime. Curated by a five and three year old, read by their mama.
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Today is the day Nanette gets to get the baguette! Is she set? YOU BET!
Mo Willemsā hilarious new picture book, Nanetteās Baguette, follows our plucky heroine on her first big solo trip to the bakery. But . . . will Nanette get the baguette from baker Juliette? Or will Nanette soon be beset with regret? Set in a meticulously handcrafted-paper-modeled French village, the uniquely vibrant laugh-out-loud world of Nanetteās Baguettemay be Moās best creation yet. Get set to krack into an irresistible tale you wonāt soon forget!š„
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These three kids are determined to get their parents to put down the ice cream, cake, and chicken fried steak to just try one bite of healthy whole foods. But it's harder than it looks when these over-the-top gagging, picky parents refuse to give things like broccoli and kale a chance. Kids will love the jaunty rhyme that's begging to be read aloud and the opportunity to be way smarterāand healthierāthan their parents.
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Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her -- and her hair -- happy.
Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair -- and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere.Ā A perfect gift for special occasions including Fatherās Day, birthdays, baby showers, and more!
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'I've lost my mum!'āØāØIt's not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mummy. Kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don't seem to be having much luck as the well-meaning butterfly misunderstands monkey's descriptions and leads him to all sorts of unsuitable animals! But eventually, they find . Dad! It's just as well that he knows exactly where mum is, and she's waiting with a well-deserved cuddle.āØāØMonkey Puzzle is a clever, funny and charming tale from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This edition features the classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small!
Night Monkey and Day Monkey donāt think they have much in common. But when they each spend time in the other's opposite world, they learn to be the best of friends . . .
Freddie wants nothing more than a pet, so when the fairy Bessie-Belle offers to grant his wishes, he knows just what to ask for. But Bessie-Belle canāt hear very well and Freddie tends to mumble, which means the wishes arenāt turning out as planned! Whatever can they do? Luckily the Fairy Queen is on hand to help.
When Nancy decides to get a dog, she is certain that with the right dog, she can be fancier than ever. After all, a small, delicate, fluffy dog is the ultimate accessory for a fancy girl. But her family has other ideas. They want a large, plain dog. How unglamorous!
But Nancy soon learns that thereās nothing fancier than the unconditional love of a canine companion.
Dance a jig with a silly pig. Play leapfrog with a silly dog. And that's just the beginning of all the fun! Come along and join Silly Sally and her outrageous friends as they parade into town in a most unusual way. "Exploding with whimsy, humor, and zest. . . . Be prepared to read this one a thousand times!"--
Nighttime is approaching as each animal readies itself for bed in this lyrical picture book text by Patricia MacLachlan. In striking paintings with a calming palette, Tomie dePaola imagines the scene through the eyes of mime Pierrot and his child.
Dear Girl, is a love letter written for the special girl in your life; a gentle reminder that sheās powerful, strong, and holds a valuable place in the world.
Through Amy and Parisās charming text and Holly Hatamās stunning illustrations, any girl reading this book will feel that she's great just the way she isāwhether she enjoys jumping in a muddy puddle, has a face full of freckles, or dances on table tops.
Dear Girl, encourages girls to always be themselves and to love who they areāinside and out.
Fancy Nancy is ready for the spotlight! Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, couldn't be more excited about their upcoming dance show. After all, it's all about mermaids, and who knows how to be a fancy, glamorous mermaid better than Fancy Nancy herself?
But when another ballerina wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn't the one she wanted? And when disaster strikes right before the big ballet, who will step into the spotlight?
Norman the goldfish isnāt what this little boy had in mind. He wanted a different kind of pet ā one that could run and catch, or chase string and climb trees, a soft furry pet to sleep on his bed at night. Definitely not Norman. But when he tries to trade Norman for a "good pet," things donāt go as he planned. Could it be that Norman is a better pet than he thought? With wry humor and lighthearted affection, author Kelly Bennett and illustrator Noah Z. Jones tell an unexpected ā and positively fishy ā tale about finding the good in something you didnāt know
you wanted.
Portraits: Fancy.
Collages: TrĆØs fancy.
Splatter paintings: TrĆØs, trĆØs fancy!
It's spring vacation, and Nancy is feeling glum because her best friend, Bree, is out of town. Luckily, it's Nancy's mom to the rescue! When she brings home a brand-new set of glitter markers, Nancy puts her trademark flair to trĆØs creative use and devotes herself to becoming a serious artist (or artiste, as the French say). After all, everything about being an artist is fancy, fancy, fancyāespecially when inspiration strikes!
Itās raining, and Nancy hears a strange sound coming from outside. Nancy and Bree decide to investigate, and what do they find? Lo and behold! Itās oodles of adorable kittens! (Oodles is fancy for a lot.)
After finding some of the kittens good homes, Nancy and Bree each get to keep one for themselves. Thatās until Nancyās new kitten meets her posh pup, Frenchy. Will Nancyās two pets everget along? Will Nancy be able to love them both the same?
Fancy Nancy thinks butterflies are simply exquisite. And that is why she can't wait for her friend Bree's Butterfly Birthday. It's going to be the fanciest birthday party ever!
But when Nancy finds out she can't go because her grandparents' fiftieth anniversary party is the same day, she is furious. (Mad is way too plain for how she feels.) How Nancy overcomes her disappointment and reconnects with her family is a fun and meaningful story for young readers.
When Nancy's parents win an all-expenses-paid vacation, Nancy and JoJo get to sleep over at their neighbor's home, Mrs. DeVine's. But JoJo is a little nervous to sleep at someone else's houseāluckily, Nancy is an expert on sleepovers and can help prepare her little sister.
The big night arrives, and JoJo and Nancy have a blast at Mrs. DeVine's. But when it's time for bed, it turns out Nancy wasn't as prepared as she thought. Good thing there is nothing better than a sister to make you feel better.
As Dormouse dreams -- and snores -- his way from winter to spring, he imagines going on fantastical adventures with his best dormouse friend. Whimsical illustrations feature other animals entertaining themselves with dart games, cross-country skiing, flying airplanes, and more while Dormouse hibernates. Readers can also follow the friend's journey to Dormouse's house, where she wakes him up for some real life pleasures, including daydreaming. This is the perfect bedtime book to snuggle up with when spring isn't coming fast enough.
If you take a mouse to the movies, he'll ask you for some popcorn. If you give him the popcorn, he'll want to string it all together. Then he'll want to hang it on a Christmas tree.
The famous little mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie that has delighted millions of readers is back in an irresistible tale full of holiday antics.
If you take a mouse to school, he'll ask you for your lunch box. When you give him your lunch box, he'll want a sandwich to go in it. Then he'll need a notebook and some pencils. He'll probably want to share your backpack, too.
If you give a pig a party, she's going to ask for some balloons. When you give her the balloons, she'll want to decorate the house. When she's finished, she'll put on her favorite dress...
If a big hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make him feel at home. If you give him a muffin, he'll want some jam to go with it. When he's eaten all your muffins, he'll want to go to the store to get some more muffin mix...
If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, and she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. She'll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles...
If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you give him a cookie, he'll ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then he'll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim....
With the same tenderness asĀ Dear Girl, Paris and Jasonās charming text and Holly Hatamās stunning illustrations will make any boy reading this book feel that he's amazing just the way he isāwhether heās offering a helping hand, singing in a choir, or reaching for the stars.
ā¦be kind
ā¦always trust magic
ā¦and pursue your dreams.
In this lyrical picture book, readers follow one boy through his life as he returns to the seashore beside his home. The boy likes to think, and his thoughts turn into questions. He brings these questions to the sea. At times, he thinks he can hear the sea whisper to him: Dream. Love. Be.
So he does. He dreamsāa young boy imagining all that he might do. He lovesāa teenager, reaching out from a lonely place to make friends. He allows himself to just beānow grown, sharing the seashore with his daughter.
A celebration of quiet curiosity, The Boy and the Sea invites readers to ask questions and live their way into the answers.
Everyone in town loves Edwina, a fun-loving dinosaur who makes scrumptious chocolate cookies, helps old ladies, and plays with the children, with the exception of Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie who is determined to prove that dinosaurs are extinct! Teacher's Guide available.
Anything is possible and nothing's as it seems . . .
In a town by the seaside, Marianne is often seen digging for buried treasure on the beach. One day, she finds the most wonderful treasure of all--a dinosaur skeleton!
That night, Marianne makes a wish upon a star that her dinosaur will come to life. She wishes it with all her heart--and it comes true. Together, Marianne's adventures with her new friend are limited only by their imagination.
This enchanting picture book will take you on a magical journey far beyond the page.
Itās winter, and deep in the forest, Bear should be fast asleep. But when his friends come by to check on him, they realize that Bear is still awake! They brew him hot tea and sing him lullabies, but nothing seems to work. Can Bear get to bed? Or will he be up all winter?
Patience might be a virtue but waiting is so hard! On a beautiful sunny afternoon, Bear canāt sit still because heās got a surprise planned for his good friend Hare. He hustles and bustles and scuttles about. But when, in his excitement, he makes a mess of things, can he set it all right before Hare shows up?
Bearās friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays upāby discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents of all!
Dexter T. Rexter is on a planeāfor the very first time.
Dexter canāt wait to go on vacation with his best friend, Jack. Supercool orange sunglasses? Check. Nifty travel hat? Check. Plane tickets? Uh, what? Dexter may be the toughest, coolest dinosaur around, but everyone knows T. rexes donāt fly! If anyone could do it, he could. Itās just that heās suddenly feeling a little hot. And maybe a little nervous. But just as he starts to melt down, he notices Jack looks upset. Dexter realizes he has to be brave enough for both of them. And maybe, just maybe, heāll start to have a bit of fun in the air.
Both nervous and funny, Dexter tells the readers what heās feeling and even asks their advice as he comes to understand that being brave with a friend makes everything a little better. And hey, those cookies during the flight donāt hurt, either!
Dasher is an adventurous young reindeer with a wish in her heart. She spends her days with her family under the hot sun in a traveling circus, but she longs for a different life ā one where there is snow beneath her hooves and the North Star above her head. One day, when the opportunity arises, Dasher seizes her destiny and takes off in pursuit of the life she wants to live. Itās not long before she meets a nice man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh ā a man named Santa. And soon, with the help of a powerful Christmas wish, nothing will be the same.
Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage. Illustrator Amber Ren brings Willems' music to life, conducting a stunning picture-book debut.
In this empowering picture book with a STEM focus, Charlotte, a budding bunny scientist, ignores the doubters and confidently finds a cure to the mysterious malady affecting the forest.
The animals of the forest are all getting sick and no one can figure out why. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and help her friends and family, Charlotte dives into some serious medical science. But when the doctors and other scientists donāt take her work seriously, she sets out to find a cure on her own, determined to show that she can make a difference. This empowering story about a smart, confident bunny encourages girls to be persistent and believe in themselves.
The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa to life for generations, and here is the #1 New York Times bestselling edition of this classic poem.
A sweetĀ dog-loves-kid/kid-loves-dog story, in which the kidĀ uses a wheelchair, from an award-winning childrenās poetĀ and talented debut illustrator.
This playful puppy thinks sheās having the best day ever! She's so happy to be out with her friend, she doesn't even realize that she's being a little naughty. But then he scolds her, and suddenlyāWorst. Day. Ever. Will puppy be able to make amends and turn their day back around?
Join an exuberant, boundary-pushing pup and her exasperated boy in this reassuring story about unconditional love and the challenges of trying to always be on your best behavior.
A rhyming, light-hearted celebration of families being - and belonging - together.
Families belong
Together like a puzzle
Different-sized people
One big snuggle
This deliciously warm board book is an appreciation of the unconditional love and comfort shared within a family. Through a handful of specific yet universal scenarios, from singing songs together to sharing food together, from dancing together to lying still together, this book invites the youngest readers to celebrate what it means for a family to be truly together.
Created for lovers of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, as well as fans of Sherri Duskey Rinker's storytelling and AG Ford's art, this beautiful holiday picture book shows Excavator, Bulldozer, Crane, Dump Truck and Cement Mixer building a new home for fire engines. As they finish their big, important job, they get their own Christmas surprises. Your kids will have fun discovering the special surprise awaiting each vehicle as much as they will love rhyming along with the story. This cute book is sure to be a classic!
An unabridged board book for kids version of the bestselling, best-beloved hardcover, perfect for small hands. Even the roughest, toughest readers will want to turn off their engines, rest their wheels, and drift to sleep with this sweet and soothing story. Vibrant illustrations and gentle rhyming text make this construction book for kids a surefire bedtime favorite for truck-crazy kids everywhere.
This title in B.E.S. charming Ella Bella series tells another story of Ella Bella, a little girl who loves to dance. In this story, Ella's kindly ballet teacher Madame Rosa is preparing her class to dance in Tchaikovsky's immortal Swan Lake, and as Ella learns the story and listens to the music she is transported in a dream into Swan Lake's setting. There, she meets Odette, a beautiful princess who is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer. This beautiful volume's story is enhanced with James Mayhew's color illustrations. A brief passage at the back of the book recounts the life of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and his creation of the music for this famous ballet.
The world is big, my little brave girl.
Itās all here for you.
A poetic text encourages girls to reach higher, dream bigger, and approach the world with their hearts wide open. This love letter to little girls was inspired by Hilary Duffās own experience as a mother as she considered all the ways her daughter had to be brave even as an infant. With lush illustrations and an empowering message, My Little Brave Girl is the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, Motherās Day, graduation, and any time a girlāor womanāis embarking on a new chapter of her life!
Wouldnāt it be great to have a triceratops for a pet? If you had one, it would probably be your best friend. It would always want to play with you, and it would always know how youāre feeling. On dark and stormy nights, if your triceratops got scared, you could let it sleep in your room. True, a triceratops is a little on the huge side, but that just means more pet to love, and more pet to love you right back! Just imagine your very own pet triceratops running out to greet you at the end of the day. Ooof! Wouldnāt that be the best thing ever?
Our heroine canāt think of anything better than bringing home a baby raptor ā all teensy and tiny, fluffy and funny. It would cuddle and play, stalk birds and dust bunnies, and curl up on laps. In short, it would be the perfect pet! Readers may notice striking similarities between the raptorās behavior and that of a more common house pet. But whether their first love is dinosaurs or kittens, little people with big imaginations will definitely warm to this perfect picture book.
When Weasel is caught in a storm, he builds a fortress to hide in. But then he meets Mole, who loves to play in the wind and splash in the rain. Can Weasel learn to overcome his fears and find joy, whatever the weather?
A donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster have grown too old to be useful to their masters. Because their masters want to get rid of them, they run away. Soon, they meet on the road and decide to go to Bremen-Town to be street musicians.
Will the three goat brothers make it across the big, hairy troll's bridge to the sweet grass on the other side of the stream? Find out in this classic Norwegian Folk Tale.
In this inspiring story, a young rabbit travels through the wide world, experiencing joy and sorrow and wonder. Along the way he chooses a path and explores the unknown. And at the end of his journey, braver and more confident, he returns homeāa place he can always count on. Author Rebecca Kai Dotlichās wise words and Cordellās beautiful illustrations combine in this book ideal for any special gift-giving occasion, and is an excellent choice for any graduate!
When you make a mistakeāa big mistake, a HUGE mistakeāit can weigh you down or even swallow you whole! As one kid finds herself swept away by her whale of a mistake, she takes readers along on a journey of emotions. When the girl pauses to stare at the night sky, she realizes something important: there are as many mistakes in the world as stars in the sky, and maybe she can handle it after all. As the seemingly huge whale begins to shrink, the girl embraces her mistake and finds her way back to solid ground.
Through clever wordplay and atmospheric art, this fantastical story shows that with a little time, perspective, and reflection, you can learn and move on from mistakes, no matter the size.
Franklin and Luna are back again and this time itās Franklinās birthday! Luna and all the villagers are planning a surprise party. While the party is being set up, Luna takes Franklin book shopping, and Lunaās tortoise, Neil, finds a padlocked book of fairy tales and canāt help picking the lock. But when he peers inside, the book swallows him whole! Franklin and Luna dive into the book to rescue Neil and tumble into a cobwebbed forest where they meet dusty fairy-tale characters who have been trapped inside the pages for hundreds of years.
In this new Franklin and Luna adventure, the adorable duo meet three pig architects, a wolf with a New Age attitude, and a very bored princess. Desperate to be brought to life, these fairy-tale characters join Franklin and Luna on their hunt for Neil, realizing that the only way to escape the book is to trek all the way through it. Find out if Franklin and Luna find Neil and make it back in time for Franklinās party in this exciting, new, picture-book adventure.
In the third volume of the Franklin and Luna series, well-loved fairy-tale characters are vividly and wittily recreated to great effect.
Can Ella Bella help the Nutcracker to defeat his arch enemy, the wicked Mouse King? Join Ella Bella Ballerina as she twirls into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker ballet with its magical dancing snowflakes, tantalising swirling sweets and, of course, the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. James Mayhew's richly detailed storytelling and his exquisite, retro art-style make this book perfect for all would-be prima ballerinas. The final page is devoted to ballet facts, so children can learn about the original ballet The Nutcracker.
From the enormous whale shark to the legendary great white to the enigmatic goblin shark to the small cookie-cutter shark, Slickety Quick is a delightful frenzy of shark mayhem. Mysterious species such as the camouflaged wobbegong and the elusive frilled shark share the waters with better-known blue and nurse sharks, each commemorated in a poem by Skila Brown and illustrated by Bob Kolar. Sneaky shark facts ripple through each spread to further inform the brave and curious young reader intrigued by the power ā and danger ā of these amazing creatures.
From the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, Sherri Duskey Rinker, and the award-winning creator of Me . . . Jane and The Skunk, Patrick McDonnell, comes this funny and tender love letter from a parent to her child.
Before YOU came along, so many things were different! But now there's a giggly baby, a house full of adventures and toys, a million little surprises. . . . And so much love.
One little girl dreams of being a star. But whether it's finding Mom's lost wedding ring or winning the costume prize, her big sister always shines brighter. In her grandfatherās eyes, though, she is a star. As he dries her tears and they both gaze up at the night sky, he tells a story about how everything and everyone is made of stardust and we all shine in different ways. With illustrations from new talent Briony May Smith, this is a touching story about being true to yourself from award-winning author Jeanne Willis.
A read-aloud story that will have kids rhyming around the house!
"It's very simple, really. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools, gophers sit on sofas, and frogs sit on logs."Each animal's designated seat rhymes with that animal's name. "It's not about being comfortable," explains the cat. "It's about doing the right thing."The frog does not want to sit on a log. Doing his best to find an alternative place to sit, the frog asks the cat a litany of questions. For every answer the cat has, the frog has another question--until the frog finds out what dogs sit on!Peppered with catchy rhymes, FROG ON A LOG? shows young readers that every animal has a special place to sit. With rhymes that are reminiscent of Dr. Seuss's beginner books, FROG ON A LOG? is a fun, educational read-aloud story that helps teach phonics!
On the night of a blue moon, a boy and his cat set out for a walk and find themselves on a magical adventure. Together they travel through fields of flowers, forests of towering trees, and lakes of deep dark blue. Flying through starry blue skies, they reach the blue moon. But the blue planet, Earth, calls the explorers home. Safely back in bed, the boy wondersāwas it only a dream?
Even Olympians have to start somewhere. And in this charming illustrated book, Laurie Hernandez tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flyingāand becoming a gymnast.
When Zoe sees a gymnast on TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. But when she first goes to class and falls off the balance beam, she discovers that followingĀ her dreams is harder and scarier than she thought.
Through this heartwarming and inspirational story, featuring vibrant art from #1 New York TimesĀ bestselling and Geisel Honor-winning artist Nina Mata, Laurie imparts important lessons she learned on her way to Olympic glory: You always have to get back up and try again, and you always have to believe in yourself.
Every year when Moonlight Pond freezes over, a talent contest takes place deep in the woods. Ducks dance, mice performā¦ But there is one animal that never competes. Toad watches the talent show from behind his rock, careful to keep himself hidden. Because Toad doesn't have a special talent--or so he thinks! When Toad is finally discovered, he slips on the icy pond and realises he does have an incredible talent...ice-skating! This hilarious, heart-warming, story shows the reader that you never know what you can do unless you try.
The king searches his kingdom far and wide for the perfect cook. Heās very particular, and none of the cooks can get the job done just right. Until the king meets Wobbly Bob. The king thinks Wobbly Bob might be the perfect fit, but thereās just one small hitchāWobbly Bob is afraid of everything. Heās afraid that heāll nick himself with the sharp kitchen knives, and heās afraid heāll get dirt from the vegetable garden on his new apron. Wobbly Bob needs a companion to help him feel brave, so the king himself tags along every step of the way. This tale of unlikely friendship is a fun and hilarious romp from a bestselling team.
When Detective Dog Nell puts her nose to the task, there's no mystery she can't solve. Whether she's tracking the missing shoe of her human, Peter, or locating some lost honeycomb, all Nell has to do is sniff, sniff, sniff and she's hot on the trail.
Besides solving mysteries, there's something else Nell lovesālistening to children read. Every Monday, Peter takes her to school where children tell her stories.
One day, Nell and Peter arrive to find that all the books are gone. Who could have taken them? And why? There's only one dog for the job, and Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the thief!
Bambolona is tired of working in her Papaās bakery. There is far too much to do! So she decides to go to wise Strega Nona and learn a little magic, instead.
But here comes Big Anthony. He wants to learn, tooā¦if he doesnāt make a big mess of things first!
Kids stuck at home for whatever reason will relate to Bailey, and parents will smile at the successful improvised solution created by his loving parents.
"You're too little" and "You can go in a few years" are no fun to hear. No wonder Bailey cries "It's not fair!" Good thing Bailey and his parents find a way to make a tough situation fun after all.
āA cozy, comfortable book that will leave youngsters smiling.āĀ āBooklist
When Penny spots a marble in Mrs. Goodwin's front yard, she picks it up, puts it in her pocket, and takes it home. It's a beautiful marbleāit's big, shiny, blue, smooth, and fast, and Penny loves it. But does the marble really belong to Penny?
Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan: they'll sneak past all the animals and steal the farmer's fine prize cow. But they forget all about the tiniest, quietest creature on the farmāthe ladybug. She has a plan of her own.
Julia Donaldson turns her literary expertise to a farm setting, and comes up with a rollicking barnyard mystery. Lydia Monks' colorful collage illustrations go perfectly with the story for a winning combination. Readers will quack, neigh, moo, and cheer for the ladybug all the way through!
Toad in trouble? Beetle in a jam? Never fear -- Superworm is here! And he's wiggling to the rescue!
But when Superworm is captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard, will his friends find a way to help their favorite superhero escape?
Debonair cat-detective William finds himself at the center of a mysterious theft when the Mona Cheesa is stolen from a Parisian gallery. Can William put the clues together and solve the crime? Fans of Helen Hancocksās Penguin in Peril wonāt be disappointed in this hilarious tale of cat and mouse.
The little blue cottage waits each year for summer to arriveāand with it, the girl. Through sunny days and stormy weather, the cottage and the girl keep each other company and wile away the long days and nights together. Until one year, and then another, the cottage is left waiting and empty season after season.
"Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and a squeeze." A little old lady thinks her house is a squash and a squeeze but, with the advice of a wise old man and the help of a few farmyard animals, she soon discovers that it's not as small as she thought. This is the very first book from the award-winning creators of "The Gruffalo" with sound effects and music.
Gruffalo author, Julia Donaldson, revisits Edward Lear's favourite rhyme in this wonderful audio edition of a new story set in a nonsensical land full of adventure. When their beautiful golden ring is stolen, the Owl and the Pussy-cat must travel far from the safety of the Bong-tree glade as their search for the thief leads them across the Sea, to the Chankly Bore and beyond...
What happens when the bossiest cousin ever comes to visit for the weekend? This classic picture book about sharing and accepting others is a funny and realistic look at handling a friend or family member who isn't so good at sharing.
Wendell was spending the weekend at Sophie's house. Playing house, Wendell was the father, the mother,Ā and the children; Sophie was the dog. Playing bakery, Wendell was the baker; Sophie got to be the sweet roll. But when Wendell gave her a new hairdo with shaving cream, it was the last straw, and Sophie made up a game that left Wendell speechless for a timeāand won the day for friendship.
When Penny, a sweet and curious mouse, gets a new sled, she canāt wait to use it. But thereās one big problemāthereās no snow!
Patiently, Penny waits and watches for the snow to appear. She puts on her scarf and hat. She sleeps with her mittens. Maybe if sheās ready, the snow will finally come. But day after day, the snow does not arrive. Finally, Penny decides she will use her sled for other thingsāitās too wonderful not to!
With a little imagination, the sled becomes a bridge for her glass animals to cross. It becomes a bed for her doll, Rose. It becomes a magic carpet that takes Penny and Rose on adventures all around the world.
And as Penny waits for a snowfall that may never appear, she learns all about the power of patience, imagination, play . . . and spring! Told in five short chapters, and with an emphasis on family and patience, Penny and Her Sled is the perfect choice for emergent readers and for family sharing.
Wemberly worried about spilling her juice, about shrinking in the bathtub, even about snakes in the radiator. She worried morning, noon, and night. "Worry, worry, worry," her family said. "Too much worry."
And Wemberly worried about one thing most of all: her first day of school. But when it's time to go back to school and she meets a fellow worrywart in her class, Wemberly realizes that school is too much fun to waste time worrying!
This warm and comforting back-to-school favorite is fromĀ Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator ofĀ Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse,Ā Kitten's First Full Moon, andĀ Chrysanthemum.
Owenās fuzzy yellow blanket is his favorite possession. Everywhere Owen goes, his blanket goes with him. Upstairs, downstairs, in-between. Inside, outside, upside down. Everywhere! Owenās parents are in despairāsoon Owen will begin school, and heĀ canātĀ takeĀ Fuzzy with him then. Whatever can be done?
This Caldecott Honor Book will provide reassurance and laughs whether shared at home or during circle time.Ā Every child uses some sort of security object, whether itās a toy, a thumb, or a binky. For those not yet ready to let go and for those who have moved on, hereās a story about making compromises that speaks to us all.
Everyone whoās ever had a favorite blanket will know exactly how Owen feels!
Big Anthony has a case of spring fever and he needs a little Night Life to cheer him up!
But Big Anthony is afraid that if he goes to the village dance, no one will dance with him. So when Strega Nona goes away on a visit, Big Anthony borrows her magic ring, which turns him into a handsome strangerā¦
Strega Nonaā"Grandma Witch"āis the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, Big Anthony recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results.
What better way for Bear to say thanks than over a nice, big dinner? Bear decides to throw a feast! One by one, Bearās friends show up with different platters of delicious food to share. Thereās just one problem: Bearās cupboards are bare! What is he to do?
Bear is going to the swimming hole, but first he must find his friends.
There's a clatter in the tree! Is it Mouse? No . . .
"Who?" calls Bear.
Something quickly scampers by! Is it Hare? No . . .
"Who?" calls Bear.
Someone seems to be hiding from Bear and his friends. Who is it? WHO?
How Bear and his forest friends discover a NEW FRIEND will enchant young readers. Karma Wilson's playful text and Jane Chapman's radiant illustrations make Bear's New Friend a perfect summertime read-aloud companion to the bestselling Bear Snores On.
In the deep, dark woods
by the Strawberry Vale,
a big bear lumbers
down a small, crooked trailā¦
The sun is setting and itās getting chilly. When Bearās friends discover that he is not at home in his lair, they march out into the cold to find their pal. Friends donāt let friends stay lost! Wren, Owl, and Raven take to the skies while Badger, Mole, and Mouse search on the ground. Pretty soon Bear is found, and once heās back in his cave, he feels quite safe with his friends all around.
Little ones are sure to love the Classic Board Book edition of this sweet, reassuring Bear story!
From a cave in the forest
came a āMUNCH, MUNCH, CRUNCH!ā
as Bear and his friends
all nibbled on their lunch.
Bear and his friends are munching on their lunch when all of suddenā¦ Bear feels something wiggling and wobbling in his mouth. Oh no! What can it be? Itās Bearās first loose tooth!
In this sweet story, Bearās friends ease his concerns about his wiggly, wobbly tooth and help him understand that losing a baby tooth is perfectly natural. This funny and reassuring storyānow available as a Classic Board Bookāwill delight little ones!
Sweet Bear isnāt feeling well at all. He is achy, sneezy, wheezy, and just plain sick! Heās in no shape to go outside to play. So Mole, Hare, Mouse, and the rest of the gang try to make Bear feel as comfortable as possible in his cave. Bear starts to get betterābut as soon as Bear is well, all of his friends get sick!
This edition tells Beatrix Potter's famous tale of Peter Rabbit's adventures in Mr. McGregor's garden. Perfect as a bedtime story, or fairy tale, for learning to read, and simply to have this captivating classic.
Here come the BIG RIGS
rolling down the street.Ā
*Thumpa-thumpa
bumpa-bumpa
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!*
There's LoaderĀ and Dump Truck,Ā Backhoe and Crane.Ā They're ready to transformĀ a vacant lot into a neighborhood park. And who wants to help most of all?
Little Excavator! But are there any jobs for someone so small?
Once upon a time, there were three hungry Dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur . . . and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway.
One dayāfor no particular reasonāthey decided to tidy up their house, make the beds, and prepare pudding of varying temperatures. And thenāfor no particular reasonāthey decided to go . . . someplace else. They were definitely not setting a trap for some succulent, unsupervised little girl.
Definitely not!
Lola is a fussy eater. A very fussy eater. She wonāt eat her carrots (until her brother Charlie reveals that theyāre orange twiglets from Jupiter). She wonāt eat her mashed potatoes (until Charlie explains that theyāre cloud fluff from the pointiest peak of Mount Fuji). There are many things Lola wonāt eat, including ā and especially ātomatoes. Or will she? Two endearing siblings star in a witty story about the triumph of imagination over proclivity.
When baby Julius is born, his parents think he is just perfect. āJulius is the baby of the world,ā they chime as they kiss him and admire him.
But Lilly is Juliusās older sister, and she knows differently. āI am the queen,ā says Lilly. āAnd I hate Julius.ā
Poor Julius. And poor Lilly, because her selfish behavior is making her miserable, too. Can anyone persuade Lilly that her brother really is the baby of the world?
"I am very brave," Sheila Rae said, patting herself on the back. She wasn't afraid of anythingānot thunder, not lightning, not the big black dog at the end of the block. And when she wanted to walk home a new way and Louise wouldn't, she called her sister a scaredy-cat and set out alone. But all the bravado in the world failed to help when Sheila Rae found herself lost. Luckily, her sister was not far behind.
Lilly's favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married, and Lilly is going to be his flower girl! Well, Lilly, thinks she is going to be his flower girl. It turns out that Mr. Slinger's niece Ginger is the official flower girl. But LillyĀ rises to the occasion as only Lilly can, turning heartbreak into wedding cake (a delicious three-tiered frosted Swiss cheese, no less), and disappointment into friendship! A #1Ā New York TimesĀ bestseller by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.
Lilly loves all sorts of things. She loves school, she loves dressing up, she even grows to love her stinky baby brother, Julius. In fact, Lilly loves everything!Ā But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse to school and can't wait until sharing time to show off the purse and her movie star sunglasses, her teacher, Mr. Slinger, has to take away her prized possessions.
Lilly's fury leads her to draw a mean picture of her favorite teacher. It isnāt until Mr. Slinger gives her belongings back to her with a kind note and snacks that Lilly realizes she owes Mr. Slinger an apology.
Itās a bad day for a little yellow bird who loses his favorite tail feather, a little white dog whose leash gets tangled, a little orange fox who canāt find his mother, and a little brown squirrel who drops her nut. But then something good happens to each of them, turning a bad day into a good one. This sturdy board book edition is perfect for snuggling up.
Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was . . . nothing. But then . . . BANG! Stars caught fire and burned so long that they exploded, flinging stardust everywhere. And the ash of those stars turned into planets. Into our Earth. And into us. In a poetic text, Marion Dane Bauer takes readers from the trillionth of a second when our universe was born to the singularities that became each one of us, while vivid illustrations by Ekua Holmes capture the void before the Big Bang and the ensuing life that burst across galaxies. A seamless blend of science and art, this picture book reveals the composition of our world and beyond ā and how we are all the stuff of stars.
Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfectāuntil her first day of school. "You're named after a flower!" teases Victoria. "Let's smell her," says Jo. Chrysanthemum wilts. What will it take to make her blossom again?
This popular picture book has sold more than a million copies and was named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association. "Perfectly executed in words and illustration,Ā ChrysanthemumĀ exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences."āThe Horn Book
This is an ideal break-the-ice book for the first week of school. It get children thinking about and bonding with their own names and the names of everyone else in the class, and it's the perfect vehicle for starting a discussion about treating classmates with tolerance, kindness, and compassion.
There is only one way for Chester to do thingsāhisĀ ownĀ way. āYou definitely have a mind of your own,ā said Chesterās mother. āThatās one way to put it,ā said Chesterās father.
Luckily Chesterās best friend, Wilson, likes doing things just the same way as Chester. When they cut their sandwiches, it's always diagonally. When they ride their bikes, they always use hand signals. If Chester is hungry, Wilson is too. They're two of a kindāuntil indomitable Lilly, who has her own way of doing things, moves into the neighborhood. Because Lilly hasĀ herĀ own way of doing things!
What do dragons learn at Madam Dragon's school?How to fly. . . How to roar. . . How to breathe fire!Zog is the most eager student in the class, but he's also the most accident-prone. With each test (and each bump, bruise, or scrape), his dream of earning a gold star seems further away than ever.But a mysterious girl keeps coming to his rescue. And when Zog faces his toughest test yet, she may be just the person to help Zog win classroom glory!
Jack and Annie don't need another mummy. But that's what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt. There they meet a long-dead queen who needs their help. Will Jack and Annie be able to solve the puzzle, or will they end up as mummies themselves?
Story written by 5 year old teddy (strongly influenced by the magic tree house series.)
A castle with a secret passage! Thatās what Jack and Annie find when the magic tree house whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure.
Where did the tree house come from?
Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before darkā¦or will they become a dinosaurās dinner?
Thar she blows! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on an Alaskan whale watching adventure. On their first day, they see a mother orca and her calf. But the next day, the baby orca is missing! The calf needs its motherās milk. Can the kids solve this whale of a mystery? (Some stressful parts/chapters were skipped over because my 3 year old listens to this with my 5 year old.)
Zog the dragon, Princess Pearl, and Sir Gadabout have taken to the skies! No sniffly lion or sunburned mermaid will go without care while the flying doctors are on duty. But Princess Pearl's unconventional career path doesn't sit so well with her uncle, the king. He thinks princesses should stay in their towers and embroider cushions all day! When the king's mysterious illness befuddles all the royal doctors, however, it's Princess Pearl to the rescue! She not only heals the king -- she also changes his mind about what it means to be a princess.
Beep! Beep! Beep! Itās time for sleep. A storm is brewing and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket? Itās not long before other friends show up seeking safety from the storm. Thunder and lightning sure can be scary, but itās easy to be brave together. When the clouds roll on and the sky is clear, itās all aboard for a bedtime ride! Beep! Beep! Shhh . . .
*Bunnies, bunnies, burning bright
In the forests of the nightā*
Wait, bunnies?! Yes, bunnies.
Tigers may be the most feared animal in some forests, but in thisone, they fear the bunny. One hapless tiger finds this idea preposterousāwhat are they going to do? Nibble on his tail? Bop him on the head? Cute him to death? Fear the bunnyāHA! Make no mistake, though: Richard Morrisā reimagining of William Blakeās famous poem turns the tables, and teaches one testy tiger a little rabbit-respect!
Heartfelt and timeless, Remarkably You is an inspirational manifesto about all of the thingsālittle or small, loud or quietāthat make us who we are.
The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?
Zooom! Wooeeee . . . ! "Make way!"The big city sure is a speedy, noisy place for a country truck like Blue. Everywhere Blue looks, he sees buses, police cars, taxis, vans, a street sweeper, and even the mayorās limousine. With everyone pushing to be first, soon thereās a giant traffic jam! But even a wrangle-tangle is no match for Little Blue Truck, who comes to the rescue in true Blue style.
When the littlest dinosaur goes out exploring, he gets lost in the woods. He summons all of his courage, and when he finds a small pterodactyl that is also lost, the littlest dinosaur finds that he is brave enough to get them home safely.
Margaret Wise Brown's simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps, has charmed generations of children. This board book editionĀ features sturdy pages and is just the right size for toddlers.
In this bestselling Ukrainian folk tale classic, a young boyās lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure. Jan Brettās beautiful retelling is a family favorite and this sturdy board book is perfect for little hands.
*Deep in the water,
Mr. Fish swims about
With his fish face stuck
In a permanent pout.*
*Can his pals cheer him up?
Will his pout ever end?
Is there something he can learn
From an unexpected friend?*
It's evening in the forest and Little Owl wakes up from his day-long sleep to watch his friends enjoying the night. Hedgehog sniffs for mushrooms, Skunk nibbles at berries, Frog croaks, and Cricket sings. A full moon rises and Little Owl can't understand why anyone would want to miss it. Could the daytime be nearly as wonderful? Mama Owl begins to describe it to him, but as the sun comes up, Little Owl falls fast asleep.
Kipper wants to choose a pet for Pigās birthday present. The rabbit is too sleepy, the guinea pigs are too timid, the mouse is too shy, and the stick insect is boring. But the hamster? The hamster is perfect. He can even do roly-polies!
āI wish I didnāt have to give you to Pig,ā Kipper tells little Roly. When itās time for Pigās party, will Kipper be able to give Roly up?
Beep! Beep! Beep! Meet Blue. A muddy country road is no match for this little pick up--that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck. Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route. And they're willing to whatever it takes to get their pal back on the road.
Filled with truck sounds and animals noises, here is a
Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming textĀ and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrationsĀ create this funny and adorable sequel to The Gruffalo.
Every day, everywhere, babies are born. They're kissed and dressed and rocked and fed--and completely adored by the families that love them. With an irresistible rhyming text and delightfully endearing illustrations, this board book is an exuberant celebration of playing, sleeping, crawling, and, of course, very noisy babies doing all the wonderful things babies do best.
A retelling of the beloved Russian folk tale about an older couple whose love brings a snow maiden daughter into their lives every winter.
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. The beloved famous poem by Elizabeth Browning, Sonnet 43.
What is the bravest thing in the world? A brave bear, of course! And who is the best at helping a little bear feel brave? His dad.
The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand!Ā Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom.Ā But is there room on the broom for so many friends?Ā And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?
"I want my mommy!" Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and they canāt help but wonder where she is. What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Stunning illustrations from striking perspectives capture the anxious little owls as they worry. Not surprisingly, joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greet the motherās return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mother been so simply told or so beautifully rendered.
A man can not sleep because he is not tired. He does no work, does not have any goals . Soon a small bird inspires him to create a park, where everyday he can work hard and thus sleep better.
From the poet Eleanor Farjeon comes the story of a young house maid who has never visited the countryside.
Charlotte is a serious scientist. She solves important problems by following the scientific method. She has all the right equipment: protective glasses, a lab coat, a clipboard, and a magnifying glass. What she doesnāt have is space. She has so many brothers and sisters (she is a rabbit, after all) that she is too squished to work on her experiments! Can she use science to solve her problem? This funny, satisfying story is a playful introduction to the scientific method and perfect for sparking an interest in STEM subjects.
A mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. The mouse is good enough to eat but smart enough to know this, so he invents . . . the gruffalo! As Mouse explains, the gruffalo is a creature with terrible claws, and terrible tusks in its terrible jaws, and knobbly knees and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of its nose. But Mouse has no worry to show. After all, thereās no such thing as a gruffalo. . . .
"I don't know much, but I know what I know. I gotta go! I gotta go! I gotta go to Mexico!" The creepy-crawly bug doesn't know why she does what she does. She only knows she has to do it. But making the journey seems impossible for the slow-moving critter, who has no idea what or where Mexico is. Then an everyday miracle occurs, bringing a transformation that will help her fulfill her destiny. Each autumn, millions of Monarch butterflies migrate from the central and eastern United States and Canada to colonies in the mountains of Mexico, where they mate before flying north in the spring to lay their eggs. In simple, jaunty text and pictures, Sam Swope and Sue Riddle celebrate the amazing story of one of these intrepid bugs.
*In a cave in the woods,
in his deep, dark lair,
through the long, cold winter
sleeps a great brown bear.*
One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on!
See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guestsāall of them having a party without him!
Love is patient,
Love is kind . . .
Love never ends.
Featuring the same little girl from All Creatures Great and Small, Naoko Stoopās charming companion volume contains the text from Corinthians 13:4-8. Though used often at weddings, this verse also creates the perfect child-focused story about friendship, generosity, and the permanence of love. A self-taught artist, Stoop paints on planks of wood, which she buys specifically for their unique character. No canvas is ever the same!
When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend?
Daddy Elephant is as big and strong as a tractor. But he's terrified of mice! So when a mischievous mouse tries to steal his cheese, Daddy doesn't know what to do! Can little Patrick Elephant save the cheese; and his daddy? Or will he need a little help?
Everyone knows that tigers are sleek, silent, and totally terrifying . . . most tigers, that is. But no one is afraid of Little Tiger. Heās just too small and clumsy to frighten anyone. Determined to prove that he is terrifying, Little Tiger sets out on tiptoe, creeping through the forest to find someone to scare. He gets yawned at and laughed at, but Little Tiger wonāt give up. Is there any animal in the forest who will find him just as sleek, silent, and totally terrifying as the bigger tigers?
Are you bored with being so proper?
Do you want to have more fun?
Mr. Tiger knows exactly how you feel. So he decides to go wild.
But does he go too far?
From Caldecott Honor artist Peter Brown comes a story that shows there's a time and place for everything...even going wild.