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Nate Great Snowy Trai

by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

When Rosamond's birthday gift for Nate disappears from her sled, the boy detective decides to unravel the mystery.

Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.

A Bad Case of Stripes

by David Shannon

Category: Making Friends"What we have here is a bad case of stripes. One of the worst I've ever seen!"Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact, she's so worried that she's about to break out in...a bad case of stripes!"Shannon's story is a good poke in the... (more)

Junie B., First Grader Cheater Pants (Junie B. Jones (Paperback))

Junie B., First Grader Cheater Pants (Junie B. Jones (Paperback))

by Barbara Park

Junie B. Jones has all the answers when it comes to cheating. It’s just plain wrong!But what about copying someone else’s homework? That’s not cheating, right? ’Cause homework isn’t even a test! And speaking of tests . . . what if a friend shares an answer that you didn’t even ask for? Sharing definitely isn’t cheating . . . is it? Uh-oh. Maybe this cheating business is more complicated than Junie B. thought.... (more)

Junie B., First Grader Boo and I Mean It! (Junie B. Jones (Paperback))

Junie B., First Grader Boo and I Mean It! (Junie B. Jones (Paperback))

by Barbara Park

Halloween with Junie B. has got to be a scream! Get ready for a “Halloweenie” adventure with the world’s funniest first grader! “Despite Junie B.’s ascent to the rigors of first grade, Park’s feisty, funny heroine retains her trademark use of language, mirthful malapropisms, and essential larger-than-life personality.”— Kirkus Reviews “First grade offers a whole year of exciting possibilities for Junie B. . . .... (more)

Goosebumps: Book 11

The Haunted Mask (Goosebumps, No 11)

by R. L. Stine

A young girl purchases the most frighteningly life-like Halloween mask and then, to her horror, discovers that she is unable to remove it from her face.

This Is the Stable

by Cynthia Cotten

Wondrous things are happening in the stable. The animals are gathering. Shepherds and wise men and angels are coming from afar. All of them are flocking to see the Christ child, born this night in Bethlehem.

Rain

by Manya Stojic

When rain comes to the parched African savanna, the animals use all their senses to track the storm. The porcupine smells rain in the air. The zebras see lightning. The baboons hear thunder. The rhino feels the first drops. And the lion tastes the cool water. For a time, the grasslands abound with new green leaves, juicy fruits, and fresh pools of water. But soon the hot sun dries out the land, and the animals... (more)

Pajama Time

by Sandra Boynton

Boynton is back! Joining Barnyard Dance! and Birthday Monsters!, here is Pajama Time! a good-night book with the irrepressible language, the inimitable illustrations, the irresistible cast of characters only Sandra Boynton could create. A jump-roping chicken and a pig on a swing. A Scottie in plaid pajamas and an elephant in a fuzzy one-piece with feet. And in sing-along nuttiness reminiscent of Barnyard... (more)

Hi, Pizza Man!

by Virginia Walter

While a young girl waits for the delivery of a hot pizza, she provides the appropriate animal sounds for a variety of pretend animal pizza deliverers.

Junie B., First Grader: Shipwrecked #23Junie B. Jones

Junie B., First Grader: Shipwrecked #23

by Junie B. Jones

Doggies

by Sandra Boynton

Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.

What Do You Say?

by Mandy Stanley

in this bright, sturdy board book you will find sounds for all kinds of creatures, from a friendly lion to a little fish. This is the perfect book to read -- and roar -- along with!

Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth (Junie B. Jones...(Library), No 3)

Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth (Junie B. Jones...(Library), No 3)

by Barbara Park

Junie's having a rough week. First she got punishment for shooting off her mouth in kindergarten. And now she's in big trouble again! 'Cause Monday is Job Day, and Junie B. told her class that she's got the "bestest" job of all. Only, what the heck is it? La semana de Junie no va nada bien. Primero, la castigan por hablar mas de la cuenta. Y ahora vuelve a meterse en un lio! Porque el lunes es el dia del... (more)

A Baby Sister for FrancisRussell Hoban

A Baby Sister for Francis

by Russell Hoban

Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!

by Sandra Boynton

Happy and sad. Good and bad. Opposites take on a whole new meaning when illustrated by a gang of personable dinosaurs. A die-cut cover opens to reveal chunky pages full of delightful dinosaurs singing, dancing, lumbering, galloping, and gallivanting. On board pages with a die-cut cover. This book is a main selection of the Children's Book-of-the-Month Club.

Hey! Wake Up!

by Sandra Boynton

Boynton is back! Joining Barnyard Dance! and Birthday Monsters!, here is Hey! Wake Up! a good-morning book with the irrepressible language, the inimitable illustrations, the irresistible cast of characters only Sandra Boynton could create. Yawn. Stretch. Touch your toes. Shimmy shimmy shimmy, Wiggle your nose. Just watch out for the broccoli stew. (Ew.)

Snuggle Puppy (Boynton on Board)

by Sandra Boynton

A great big hug in book form, Snuggle Puppy is a year-round valentine from parent to child. It is bright, chunky, a pleasure to hold, and has a die-cut cover that reveals a glimpse of the joy inside before it's even opened. Best of all, it's packed, of course, with pure Boynton: her inimitable language, her inimitable illustrations, her inimitable sense of fun. OOO, Snuggle Puppy of mine! Everything about you... (more)

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together

by Michael Emberley, Mary Ann Hoberman

Here's a book with something new - you read to me! I'll read to you! We'll read each page to one another - you'll read one side, I the other. A unique book 'in two voices' that uses traditional reading teaching techniques (alliteration, rhyme, repetition, short sentences) to invite young children to read along with an adult. Each of the twelve short stories fit on one spread and features childlike themes - family,... (more)

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

by Barbara Park

Illus. in black-and-white . Meet Junie B. who tells in her own words the hilarious story of how she gets locked in school after her first day of kindergarten. "It's hard for anyone to resist Junie B."--Booklist. "It's a real hoot!"--School Library Journal. "A genuinely funny, easily read story."--Kirkus.

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by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

by Sandra Boynton

by David Shannon

by Barbara Park

by Barbara Park

by R. L. Stine

by Cynthia Cotten

by Manya Stojic

by Sandra Boynton

by Virginia Walter

by Junie B. Jones

by Sandra Boynton

by Mandy Stanley

by Barbara Park

by Russell Hoban

by Sandra Boynton

by Sandra Boynton

by Sandra Boynton

by Michael Emberley, Mary Ann Hoberman

by Barbara Park