I Am Too Absolutely Small for School by Lauren Child (Author, Illustrator) "The children's relationship is refreshingly noncombative, with Charlie as the protective and affectionate older brother who is appreciative of, rather than annoyed by, his sister's quirkiness." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred...

Where's the Gold? by Pamela Allen (Author) Jeremy, Bellamy and Ted, three pirates brave and bold, set out to find treasure with the help of a very annoying parrot. They make their way deep underground, into the dark and the damp. The parrot, away from the sky and the sun and unable to fly, trails behind;...

Here Are My Hands by Jr. Bill Martin (Author), John Archambault (Author), Ted Rand (Illustrator) Ideally suited to the board-book format, Here Are My Hands invites very young children to respond spontaneously and creatively as they learn the parts of the body. The rhyming text and bold illustrations...

My Friend Bear by Jez Alborough (Author, Illustrator) Eddie and the bear are back, but can it be true? Yes! They're inseparable! Eddie s feeling sad, and so is the bear. They both wish they had a friend to talk to. All they have are their teddies, and teddies can t talk. Or can they? Teddy fans, prepare!...

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst (Author), Ray Cruz (Illustrator) Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in this hair. And it got worse... His best friend deserted him. There was no dessert in his lunch bag. And, on top of...

The Boy Who Cried Wolf by Tony Ross (Author) On one side of the mountain a wolf lives in the lap of luxury - on the other side lives a boy called Harry. Whenever Harry is made to do anything he doesn't like (such as washing or playing the violin), he distracts people by crying, 'Wolf!' even though the...

Hairy Maclary Scattercat by Lynley Dodd (Author) "Hairy Maclary felt bumptious and bustly, bossy and bouncy and frisky and hustly". Hairy Maclary, everyone's favourite dog, is busy chasing and hustling all the neighbourhood cats from Slinky Malinki to Pimpernel Pugh. But when he comes face to face with...

Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper by Lynley Dodd (Author) Scarface Claw, the biggest cat in the neighbourhood, is out exploring when he gets stuck up a tree. The noise is terrible - so terrible that it draws Hairy Maclary and all his friends from Donaldson's Dairy to investigate. Young children will love...

Hairy Maclary's Rumpus At The Vet by Lynley Dodd (Author), David Tennant (Reader) "Sniffles and snuffles and doses of flu - itches and stitches and tummyache too ..." Hairy Maclary is waiting to see the vet with lots of other pets. Then something happens to turn the waiting room into a kerfuffling scramble...

Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness by Lynley Dodd (Author) "In Riverside Hall on Cabbage Tree Row, the Cat Club were having their Annual Show ..." When Hairy Maclary bounces and pounces his way into the cat show, his flustering and blustering bring a very unexpected result...This title presents another rollicking,...

In the Tall, Tall Grass by Denise Fleming (Author, Illustrator) If you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what would you see? Beginning as the sun is high in the sky and ending as fireflies blink and the moon rises above, this backyard tour is one no...

Mr Archimedes' Bath by Pamela Allen (Author) When Mr Archimedes takes a bath with three of his friends, Kangaroo, Wombat and Goat, the water always overflows and makes a mess. Mr Archimedes is determined to find the culprit. Using a measure and taking turns getting out, they finally discover who it is....

The Reason for a Flower: A Book About Flowers, Pollen, and Seeds (Explore!) by Ruth Heller (Author) An extravagantly beautiful creation. It is unusual in its ingenious way of teaching botany and interesting words to the littlest of readers. Publishers Weekly Ms. Heller s colors and drawings are as electrifying...

Scarface Claw by Lynley Dodd (Author) Scarface Claw is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd. Big, bullying tom cat, Scarface Claw, Hairy Maclary's arch-enemy, is at the centre of this story. But like most bullies, Scarface turns out to be not quite as tough as he and the other animals think when...

Schnitzel Von Krumm, Dogs Never Climb Trees by Lynley Dodd (Author) A new paperback edition of the story about everyone's favourite dog, Schnitzel von Krumm, from everyone's favourite author, Lynley Dodd. This time, Schnitzel von Krumm - with the very low tum - is up to mischief, chasing, digging, hiding...

Slinky Malinki by Lynley Dodd (Author) Slinky Malinki is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd. Slinky Malinki steals anything from a clothes peg, to a slipper, to a string of sausages, to a clock! Our hero is a BAD cat! The story is told in wonderful rhyme and through pictures full of life and movement....

Granpa by John Burningham (Author, Illustrator) Adorable Granpa gamely nurses his granddaughter s dolls, eats her pretend strawberry-flavored ice cream, takes her tobogganing in the snow, and falls in step with her imaginary plans to captain a ship to Africa like all good grandfathers should. Winner...

Musical Instruments from A to Z by Bobbie Kalman (Author) As an easy-to-read introduction to music, this ABC book showcases a broad assortment of instruments explaining their history and how they are played. Full color. Age Range: 7 and up Grade Level: 2 and up Lexile Measure: 620L ( What's this? ) Series:...

Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks by Lynley Dodd (Author) Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd. It's a blusterous, gusterous, dusterous day and Hairy Maclary is ready to play. So he trots down to the park where, while enjoying a game of catch, he comes across a windblown wedding...

BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Language Arts | Grammar LC Subjects: -English language -Homonyms OCLC Number: OCLC#123958504 Dewey: 428.1 Series: Milet Wordwise Features: Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product, Ikids Target Age Group: 05 to 07 Physical Info: 0.43 cms H x...

slowly, slowly, slowly?that?s the way the sloth moves. slowly, it eats and then, slowly, it falls asleep. what strange kind of creature is this? the other animals wonder. why doesn?t it run or fly or play or hunt like the rest of us? ?why are you so slow?? the howler monkey inquires. but the sloth doesn?t...

We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen (Author), Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We're not scared. Ready for some fun? Come along! Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Paperback: 36 pages Publisher: Alladin...

Something to Remember Me By: A Story About Love & Legacies by Susan V. Bosak (Author), Laurie McGaw (Illustrator) Winner of six national awards, this heartwarming bestseller for children, grandchildren, mothers, and grandmothers is about love and legacies across generations. Says one reviewer, "Something...

Author: Steve Howson Illustrations: Kate Daubney Size: 265 x 260 mm Format: Paperback Publication Date: 28th June 2021 Hocus P. Diplodocus is not like other dinosaurs. He is the world s first magician! But as Hocus s powers grow, his fame grows too and there is more chance that it could all go very wrong!...

Down by the Bay by Raffi (Author), Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator) A classic silly song that toddlers know and love, Down by the Bay has been a favorite and best-selling Raffi Songs to Read/reg/ since it was first published in 1988. In this friendly board book edition, irresistible art by Nadine...

Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London (Author), Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator) Rambunctious Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic but is called back by his mother to put on some necessary articles of clothing. Series: Froggy Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Puffin; Reprint edition (August...

Froggy Goes to Bed by Jonathan London (Author), Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator) t's time for bed! Not if Froggy has his way! Even after a long day of playing, Froggy's still not tired. His bath is ready, but first Froggy has to find his boat. And where are his pajamas? And how did his toothbrush get into...

Mice Squeak, We Speak by Arnold Shapiro (Author), Tomie dePaola (Illustrator) Three children describe a menagerie of animals and the sounds they make. Purring cats, snoring bears, mooing cows, and quacking ducks are all pictured in bright bold colors. This is a perfect read-along book for the younger...

Chicken Soup with Rice by Maurice Sendak (Author, Illustrator) Each month is gay, each season nice, when eating chicken soup with rice. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Series: The Nutshell Library Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: HarperCollins (March 15, 1991) Language: English ISBN-10: 006443253X ISBN-13: 978-0064432535...

Fast Food! Gulp! Gulp! by Bernard Waber (Author) Touring through Fast Food Town, you ll meet Colonel Mane, Jiffy Jack, and all of the kitchen crew responsible for getting food out and eaten fast. A smorgasbord of tempting and timely treats swirls across the pages as the folks of Fast Food Town munch,...

I'm Thankful Each Day by P. K. Hallinan (Author) This book is intended for ages 1 to 6 years. The colourful illustrations and simple text make this story perfect for toddlers. Every facet of God s world provides a reason for a child to be thankful: from the glorious sunset to the beauty of the seashore,...

My Doctor, My Friend by P. K. Hallinan (Author) Gently lets children know what to expect from a visit to the doctor's office. Perfect for a child's first check-up Age Range: 5 and up Grade Level: Kindergarten and up Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Ideals Publications; 1 edition (March 1, 2002) Language:...

Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by SILVER BURDETT (Author) Last Sunday, Alexander's grandparents gave him a dollar -- and he was rich. There were so many things that he could do with all of that money! He could buy as much gum as he wanted, or even a walkie-talkie, if he saved enough. But...

The Chick and the Duckling by Mirra Ginsburg (Author), Jose Aruego (Illustrator), T Russian of V. êsuteyev (Translator) As Duckling sets off to explore the world, Chick is close behind, mimicking each of his actions with a perky "Me too." But when Duckling decides to go for a swim, his friend is in for...

Mushroom in the Rain by Mirra Ginsburg (Author), Jose Aruego (Illustrator) Caught out in the rain, an ant takes shelter under a very tiny mushroom. Soon, a wet butterfly, then a drenched mouse, a dripping sparrow, and even a rain-soaked rabbit each beg to join him under his miniature umbrella. How can...

My Five Senses by Margaret Miller (Author) A simple introduction to the five senses and how they help us experience the world around us. Age Range: 1 - 7 years Grade Level: Preschool - 2 Series: Aladdin Picture Books Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Aladdin; Reprint edition (July 1, 1998) Language: English...

Rosie the hen leaves the chicken coop and sets out for a little walk. Right behind her is the fox, slyly trying to catch up with her. Rosie's walk is quiet, uneventful and eventually leads her back to the coop, blissfully unaware of the fox's travails as he tries -- unsuccessfully -- to navigate the...

At last! Here's a brand-new board book edition of an Eric Carle picture book that's a favorite with littlest cloud gazers everywhere! Little Cloud likes to stand out from the crowd. When all the other clouds drift up, he goes his own way, changing shapes to become a sheep, an airplane, a shark and a...

When a fierce wind threatens to blow all the little letters out of the alphabet tree, they must band together in words and then sentences to create a message that's even stronger than the wind: peace on earth. With their newfound knowledge, there's nothing the letters can't do in this gentle parable...

A young snail dreams of having the biggest house or shell in the world. Then one day, his wise father tells him the story of another snail with the same dream. He grew and grew, adding bright colors and beautiful designs, until he found that his house came at a terrible cost. The young snail decides...

Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn,...

It's an extraordinary day on Pebble Island for three frogs when one of them discovers a beautiful white egg. They've never seen a chicken egg before, but they're sure that's what this must be. So when the egg hatches and out crawls a long green, scaly creature, they naturally call it . . . a chicken!...

Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Jan Brett (Author) From the creator of Nicky and the Big, Bad Wolves , comes a fresh and irresistibly appealing new version of a nursery favorite. Valeri Gorbachev's humorous illustrations, filled with homey details, presents a delightful family of bears whose bemused...

Three selfish frogs live together on an island in the middle of Rainbow Pond. All day long they bicker: It s mine! It s mine! It s mine! But a bad storm and a big brown toad help them realize that sharing is much more fun. With characteristic clarity, simplicity and exuberance, Leo Lionni makes it possible...

Jump, Frog, Jump! by Robert Kalan (Author), Byron Barton (Illustrator) "This is the turtle that slid into the pond and ate the snake that dropped from a branch and swallowed the fish that swam after the frog -- JUMP, FROG, JUMP!" This infectious cumulative tale will soon have the young frogs you know...

Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus (Author), Jose Aruego (Illustrator) Leo isn't reading, or writing, or drawing, or even speaking, and his father is concerned. But Leo's mother isn't. She knows her son will do all those things, and more, when he's ready. 'Reassuring for other late bloomers, this book...

A Letter to Amy by Ezra Jack Keats (Author) Generations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keats's award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. Now, for the first time, "Peter's Chair", "A Letter to Amy", and "Goggles!" are available in paperback exclusively...

Duck, Frog, and their friends, stars of the classic The Surprise Party, return in this story of a double game of hide-and-seek. "Illustrations are as crisp, decorative, and full of appeal as ever." -- Kirkus Reviews. "Likely to become a perennial story-time favorite." -- School Library Journal. Age Range:...

Joyously colored animals, riding on a train to the zoo, offer youngsters a first introduction to numbers, number sets, addition and counting in this paperback reissue of Eric Carle's first picture book. A gatefold spread at the back of the book, featuring the whole wonderful animal train, adds to the...

When the hall clock reads twenty minutes past four, the attic clock reads twenty-three minutes past four, the kitchen clock reads twenty-five minutes past four, and the bedroom clock reads twenty-six minutes past four, what should Mr. Higgins do? He can't tell which of his clocks tells the right time....