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Oh, the wonderful things Mr. Brown can do! In this "Book of Wonderful Noises," Mr. Brown struts his stuff, as he imitates everything from popping corks to horse feet ("pop pop pop pop" and "klopp klopp klopp," respectively) while inviting everyone to join him in the fun. Young readers who are still learning their sounds and letters will get a wacky workout as they follow along with the very serious-looking,... (more)

Roadwork!

by Sally Sutton

Every preschooler who is mad for machines will revel in this bright, boisterous picture book about the exciting process of building a road. "Load the dirt. Load the dirt. Scoop and swing and drop. Slam it down into the truck. Bump! Whump! Whop!" There are many big machines and busy people involved in building a road, and this riveting picture book follows them every step of the way. From clearing a pathway... (more)

The Chicken-chasing Queen of Lamar County

The Chicken-chasing Queen of Lamar County

by Janice N. Harrington

Meet one smart chicken chaser. She can catch any chicken on her grandmother’s farm except one – the elusive Miss Hen. In a hilarious battle of wits, the spirited narrator regales readers with her campaign to catch Miss Hen, but this chicken is “fast as a mosquito buzzing and quick as a fleabite.” Our chicken chaser has her mind set on winning, until she discovers that sometimes it’s just as satisfying not to catch... (more)

Pickle and the Blocks

by Lynn Breeze

PreS-Shown in typical toddler activities, Pickle interacts with four favorite objects. The actions of the smiling baby are described in simple rhyming verses and depicted in the brightly colored paintings. These board books will give parents ideas for simple games to play with their children utilizing household items. Useful for one-on-one sharing and for librarians who provide lap-sit programs and toddler... (more)

Just Ducky

by Kathy Mallat

A lonely little duck looks into the water and finally finds someone to play with.

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

by Megan Lloyd, Linda Williams

0nce upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . CLOMP, CLOMP, SHAKE, SHAKE, CLAP, CLAP. And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life! Children's Choices for 1987 (IRA/CBC) Notable 1986 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Children's Books of 1986... (more)

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

A West African Tale

by Leo and Diane Dillon, Verna Aardema

In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text . . . An impressive showpiece."--Booklist, starred review. Full color.

Jazz Up Your Japanese with Onomatopoeia: For All Levels

Jazz Up Your Japanese with Onomatopoeia: For All Levels

by Hiroko Fukuda

Onomatopoeia is one of the most outstanding features of the Japanese language. Its acquisition is essential for students who wish to speak (or understand) natural Japanese, read literature or manga, or watch anime in the original. The problem is that Japanese onomatopoeic words are so different from their English equivalents (words such as pop, bang, splat, and squeak) that they are extremely hard to remember and... (more)

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Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You

Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises

by Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel