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Clifford's Good Deeds (buenas Accio Nes De Clifford, Las) (Clifford)

Clifford's Good Deeds (buenas Accio Nes De Clifford, Las) (Clifford)

by Norman Bridwell

Clifford, a very big dog who always overdoes his good deeds, finds something to do that is his size.

Clifford's Pals (Read with Clifford)

by Norman Bridwell

Clifford and his dog pals play at a construction site with some terrible results.

Using a blend of fun poetry, clearly written helping text, and riddles, this book takes the mystery out of math and makes solving word problems fun. After all, what is a word problem but a cleverly concealed riddle? The book focuses on fractions, starting with basic fractions and then moving on to more advanced concepts such as equivalent fractions, reduced fractions, and addition with fractions. Readers... (more)

Strega Nona's Magic Lessons

by Tomie dePaola

The popular Big Anthony tries once again to use Strega NonaÂ’s magic with the usual hilarious and disastrous results. Â“Played for laughs-successfully.Â”--Booklist

The Chick and the Duckling

by Mirra Ginsburg; Jose Aruego; Ariane Dewey; from the Russian of V. Suteyev

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 a surprise. This charming tale, with brightly colored illustrations will delight small children who are also discovering the world around them.

Pumpkin Pumpkin

by Jeanne Titherington

Jamie plants a pumpkin seed in the spring and, after watching it grow all summer, carves a face in it for Halloween! But best of all, he saves some seeds that he will plant again next spring. "Truly a book for all seasons."--Horn Book.

Little Mouse and the Big Red Apple

by A. H. Benjamin

Little Mouse has found a big, beautiful, red apple! But selfish as he is, he doesn't want to share it. Getting the apple back to his house in order to have it to himself proves to be quite a challenge. Along the way his friends, who would be happy to share in his bounty, assist Little Mouse-to his dismay. Just as Little Mouse finally reaches the top of the hill and his house, the apple rolls down the other side of... (more)

Glasses for D.W. (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)

Glasses for D.W. (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)

by Marc Brown

D.W. wants to wear glasses, just like her big brother, Arthur. After Arthur explains that without his glasses a hat looks like a bat and some string looks like a ring duck, D.W. sets out to prove that everything looks funny to her, too. Finally, Arthur finds a way to make his sister see the situation a bit more clearly!

Stone Soup

by Marcia Brown

First published in 1947, this picture book classic has remained one of Marcia Brown's most popular and enduring books. This story, about three hungry soldiers who outwit the greedy inhabitants of a village into providing them with a feast, is based on an old French tale.

Apples (Learning Center Emergent Readers)

Apples (Learning Center Emergent Readers)

by Samantha Berger

Reproduces paintings of apples, from one to ten, by various artists including Renâe Magritte, Andy Warhol, Fernando Botero, and Paul Câezanne.

A Funny Man (My First Hello Reader!)

by Patricia Jensen

Follow the funny man in his funny car all around his funny town.

Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear

by Hans de Beer, Rosemary Lanning

Caught in a fishing net while swimming near his arctic home, a little polar bear befriends the ship's cat, who invites him to accompany her back to her city home, but the young bear soon becomes disenchanted by the pollution. Reprint. SLJ.

I'm So Embarrassed!

by Robert Munsch

Andrew's mother always embarrasses him when they go to the mall. But Andrew needs new shoes, so there is no escape! This time is no different. Andrew's mom spits in her hand to smooth down his hair in front of everyone and shows his baby pictures to his teacher. But Andrew soon discovers he isn't alone. His friend Taylor-Jae has the same problem. Andrew and Taylor-Jae decide it's time for revenge! They announce... (more)

The Gingerbread Girl (Paperback)

by Lisa Campbell Ernst

After their first gingerbread disaster, the lonely old woman and the lonely old man gather their courage to bake again. They decide to make a girl this time, figuring she will be too sweet to leave home. But when they open the oven, it’s all too familiar: "I’ll run and I’ll run/With a leap and a twirl./You can’t catch me,/I’m the Gingerbread GIRL!" You see, this smart cookie overheard the old woman and man... (more)

Remarkable Reindeer (Science Vocabulary Readers)

I Can Read About Good MannersErica Frost

I Can Read About Good Manners

by Erica Frost

Amelia BedeliaPeggy Parish

Amelia Bedelia

by Peggy Parish

What Moms Can't Do

by Douglas Wood

Are there really things that moms can't do? Apparently, actually, quite a few. At least as far as dinosaur moms are concerned. Then again, human kids and moms might find some interspecies similarities in this playful picture book authored and illustrated by the same team that brought us--what else?--What Dads Can't Do (which writer Douglas Wood called "a much easier book to write than Moms"). The list of maternal... (more)

The MittenRita Walsh

The Mitten

by Rita Walsh

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink; What is a Noun?

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink; What is a Noun?

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

What is a noun? It's easier to show than explain--and this book is brimming with examples. Author Brian Cleary and illustrator Jenya Promitsky creatively clarify the concept of nouns for young readers. Nouns are printed in color for easy identification, and the playful rhymes and illustrations combine to highlight key words.

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by Norman Bridwell

by Norman Bridwell

by Barbara Barbieri McGrath

by Tomie dePaola

by Mirra Ginsburg; Jose Aruego; Ariane Dewey; from the Russian of V. Suteyev

by Jeanne Titherington

by A. H. Benjamin

by Marc Brown

by Marcia Brown

by Samantha Berger

by Patricia Jensen

by Hans de Beer, Rosemary Lanning

by Robert Munsch

by Lisa Campbell Ernst

by Erica Frost

by Peggy Parish

by Douglas Wood

by Rita Walsh

by BRIAN P. CLEARY