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The Great Fuzz Frenzy

by Janet Stevens, Susan Stevens Crummel

Deep, deep down in their underground town, the prairie dogs live in harmony--until a mysterious, fluorescent, very fuzzy thing (otherwise known as a tennis ball) rolls down their hole. When the prairie dogs discover that they can pluck and pull the fuzz into fabulous fashions, their fear quickly turns to curiosity, then delight, then pure greed. The frenzy that erupts threatens to tear apart the prairie-dog... (more)

I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track

by Joshua Prince

PreSchool-Grade 1–When Switchman Jack sees a black ant strolling down the railroad track in search of a snack, he tries to reroute a 10-ton freight train. However, the switch is stuck, and, just when readers start to worry that there will be an ant-astrophe, the tale takes a turn: that ant.../made a beeline for my brown lunch sack/as the train whooshed by, screaming.../CLICKETY-CLACK! The story builds effectively... (more)

Bad Boys Get Cookie!

by Margie Palatini

Those two bad boys -- Willy and Wally -- are still bad. Bad. Bad. Really, really bad. And now they have two big bad sweet tooths. When the baker's cookie runs off, these newly cloaked private eyes, "Willis and Wallace," see their chance to Get Cookie! But this is one smart cookie, and the pair may require a plan B. Can this terrible and terribly hungry duo satisfy their hankering before their new... (more)

Dinner at the Panda Palace (A Public Television Storytime Book)

Dinner at the Panda Palace (A Public Television Storytime Book)

by Stephanie Calmenson

Guess who's coming to dinner! Join one hungry elephant, two carsick lions, three pigs running from a wolf, and dozens of other playful yet famished animals as they swing, bound, and bounce into the Panda Palace for a hearty meal.

Once I Ate a Pie

by Patricia MacLachlan

Gus herds his people like sheep. Abby loves borrowing slippers. And once, Mr. Beefy ate a pie. It's a dog's life. Filled with squeaky toys, mischief, and plenty of naps. Every dog has a tail to wag and a tale to tell. Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest asked this collection of canines to speak up with their own words, barks, and yips.

Dog Food

by Saxton Freymann

t's back to the all-ages gift appeal of Play With Your Food for Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers. Now, with Dog Food, the duo turns its talents to the canine realm, wittily reworking familiar doggy phrases for a whole new level of humor and meaning. These pepper pooches and mango mutts are guaranteed to charm dog owners, dog lovers, and even - dare we say it - cat fans. Chow down!

Close Your Eyes (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards))

Close Your Eyes (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards))

by Kate Banks

A little tiger takes an imaginative journey The little tiger lay on his back in the tall grass. "Close your eyes, little tiger," said his mother, "and go to sleep." But the little tiger is worried about what sleep might bring. His mother reassures him that once he closes his eyes, he will dream of magical places. And when he awakens, she will be right there, waiting for him. Alternating between real-life... (more)

Franklin and Harriet (Franklin)

by Paulette Bourgeois

Franklin likes being a big brother ... most of the time. But when his little sister, Harriet, wants to play with his favorite stuffed animal, Franklin doesn't want to share. As they tug at the toy, something terrible happens. It rips! Franklin's mother fixes it, but he remains angry and hides the toy in his closet. Then Franklin discovers it's not the toy that makes Harriet happy -- it's her big brother who brings... (more)

Library Lion

by Michelle Knudsen

Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren’t any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children... (more)

Bear Wants More

by Karma Wilson

When springtime comes, in his warm winter den a bear wakes up very hungry and thin!..." Bear finds some roots to eat, but that's not enough. He wants more! With his friends' help, he finds some berries, clover, and fish to eat, but that's not enough. Bear wants more! How Bear's friends help him to finally satisfy his HUGE hunger in a most surprising way will enchant young readers. Karma Wilson's... (more)

Henry's Freedom Box

by Ellen Levine

Henry Brown doesn't know how old he is. Nobody keeps records of slaves' birthdays. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put to work in a warehouse. When Henry grows up and marries, he is again devastated when his family is sold at the slave market. Then one day, as he lifts a crate at the warehouse, he knows exactly what he must do:... (more)

Something Special

by Terri Cohlene

A curious little frog finds a royal gift outside his home near the castle moat. It s Something Special... What can it be? Fascinating possibilities pop into his imagination as Little Frog searches high and low for the answer to this enticing riddle. From atop a giant beanstalk, we learn that it can be planted. Aboard a sailboat, we discover it can be blown. And it's no good until you give it away. Have you... (more)

Duck at the Door

by Jackie Urbanovic

One winter night, a cozy house full of animals is awakened by a knock at the front door. They have no idea what they'll find on the other side, and Max the duck is the last thing they expect. Soon this larger-than-life houseguest is making himself at home—and forcing his way into the hearts of his reluctant hosts.

Little Lost Bat

by Sandra Markle

What happens to a baby Mexican free-tailed bat whose mother doesn't return from her daily hunting trip? A tender story of sorrow and hope for one little lost bat.

Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains

Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains

by Barbara Knutson

Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 4–Cuy, a clever guinea pig, manages to escape three times from a hungry fox. In their final encounter, Cuy, trapped by a sticky doll and tied to a tree by a farmer, talks Tío Antonio into switching places with him. The plot moves along smoothly and is punctuated by humorous dialogue. An author's note includes a simple map of the region, an explanation of a trickster tale, and... (more)

Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash (Laura Geringer Books (Paperback))

Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash (Laura Geringer Books (Paperback))

by Sarah Weeks

Each Monday at dawn, Mrs. Nelly McNosh brings out a barrel and does a big wash. Mrs. McNosh's wash is certainly big-and definitely wacky. You'll be surprised to see what is hanging on her clothesline by the end of the day! Sarah Weeks's hilarious tale, complemented by Nadine Bernard Westcott's lighthearted illustrations, is perfect for reading aloud.

Bubba and Beau Meet the Relatives (Bubba And Beau)

Bubba and Beau Meet the Relatives (Bubba And Beau)

by Kathi Appelt

It's hugs and kisses and froufrou galore when Granddaddy Bubba, Grandma Ruby, Aunt Sapphire, Cousin Arlene, and her dog, Bitsy, arrive in Bubbaville. But Bubba and Beau are NOT enjoying the party. That is, until they round up Arlene and Bitsy and head for their favorite squishy, squashy, muddy spot in the garden where, Sister, the fun finally begins. Not since the cows came home has anyone captured the... (more)

Three Pebbles and a Song

by Eileen Spinelli

Snow is coming! Mama tells Moses to gather supplies-quick, quick, quick! But as Moses makes his way through the forest, he hears a whistle-y song, and an inspiration to play and dance. Will he be able to share these not-so-practical delights with his practical-minded family? With classic charm and grace, Eileen Spinelli and artist S. D. Schindler offer a warmhearted portrayal of how children contribute to... (more)

Mammoths on the Move

by Lisa Wheeler

Join a pack of woolly mammoths as they trek south for the winter, braving fierce storms, deadly predators, and raging rivers while making their slow journey across the gorgeous unspoiled lands of this continent until finally they reach their goal. With the same jouncy and joyous rhythms of her youngest picture book texts, Lisa Wheeler introduces readers to one of the most awesome beasts to ever walk the earth:... (more)

Little Hoot

by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

It's not fair! All Little Owl wants is to go to bed at a reasonable hour, like his friends do. But no . . . Mama and Papa say little owls have to stay up late and play. So Little Owl spends all night jumping on his bed, playing on the jungle gym, and doing tricks on his skateboard but he's hooting mad about it ! Children who have a hard time going to bed will love this fun twist on the universal dilemma.

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