Exploring Top Books of Shelfari

The Rainbow Fish

by Marcus Pfister, J. Alison James, Kheang Thuok

If you read this very popular book just before bed, and the light is still on in the hallway, you can make the rainbow scales glitter on the page, and realize why the Rainbow Fish was so proud of his beautiful decoration. Sometimes, though, being too proud of outside beauty can blind a fish, or a child (or even, heaven forbid, a parent) to the beauty people hold inside. That's the lesson of this simple tale,... (more)

The Giving Tree

by Shel Silverstein

"Once there was a tree ... and she loved a little boy." So begins a story Of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk ... and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and... (more)

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.

The Necklace: Thirteen Women and the Experiment That Transformed Their Lives

The Necklace: Thirteen Women and the Experiment That Transformed Their Lives

by Cheryl Jarvis

The true story of thirteen women who took a risk on an expensive diamond necklace and, in the process, changed not only themselves but a community. Four years ago , in Ventura, California, Jonell McLain saw a diamond necklace in a local jewelry store display window. The necklace aroused desire first, then a provocative question: Why are personal luxuries so plentiful yet accessible to so few? What if we shared... (more)

Some Dog!

by Mary Casanova

George was once a bouncy pup; now his pace is steady and slow. Still, he feels special. Then – “ Ya-yippity, yappity, yeep-yeep-yeep !” – a stray dog bristling with energy lands on George’s doorstep and wiggles himself right into George’s family. Full of tricks, this new dog, Zippity, is a wonder! But when Zippity disappears, it’s George who proves that an old dog with a few tricks of his own can still be . . .... (more)

It's Mine

by Leo Lionni

Caldecott Medalist Leo Lionni's classic tale about three childlike frogs who learn a valuable lesson about cooperation is now available in paperback. "This story of selfishness on the pond, carried out in beautifully simple collages and language, is a fine choice for story hours."--School Library Journal.

Designing for the Social Web

by Joshua Porter

No matter what type of web site or application you’re building, social interaction among the people who use it will be key to its success. They will talk about it, invite their friends, complain, sing its high praises, and dissect it in countless ways. With the right design strategy you can use this social interaction to get people signing up, coming back regularly, and bringing others into the fold. With tons of... (more)

The Boy Who Wouldn't Share

by Mike Reiss

Edward has oodles of toys but doesn't share any of them with his little sister, Claire. She cannot ride his rocking horse, hug his teddy bear, or even think about touching his Slinky. "They're mine!" he says. That is, until one day when Edward finds himself stuck under his enormous pile of toys and can't move! With a little help from an unlikely ally, he learns that if he can share with others, they'll... (more)

The Mine-O-Saur

by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

A group of dinosaurs is happily playing in the school yard when . . . oh no! Here comes the Mine-o-saur! He snatches all the toys. He grabs all the snacks at snack time. He hoards the blocks during recess. And all the while he yells, "MINE, MINE, MINE!" But soon enough, no one wants to play with him. What will it take for the Mine-o-saur to realize that what he really wants are friends? And then, will ... (more)

Peef: The Christmas Bear

by Warren Hanson, Tom Hegg

A Christmas teddy bear made by Santa comes to life and yearns to belong and bring happiness to one small child.

The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!

by Mo Willems

When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can hardly wait to shove the entire thing in his beak. But . . . then a very sly and hungry duckling enters the scene and wants a bite. Who will be the more clever bird? In this hilarious follow-up to the acclaimed Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Mo Willems has created another avian adventure that encourages children to share even their most prized processed foods.

Rainbow Fish Sticker Storybook, The

by Marcus Pfister

Seven luminous underwater scenes are just waiting to be filled with reusable stickers, many of them with sparkling holographic foil stamping. Full color. of stickers.

Max's Words

by Kate Banks

Max’s brothers have grand collections that everyone makes a big fuss over. Benjamin collects stamps and Karl collects coins, and neither one will share with their little brother. So Max decides to start a collection of his own. He’s going to collect words. He starts with small words that he cuts out of newspapers and magazines, but soon his collection has spilled out into the hall. All the while, his brothers are... (more)

Munschworks 2: The Second Munsch Treasury (Munshworks)

Munschworks 2: The Second Munsch Treasury (Munshworks)

by Robert N. Munsch

Robert Munsch, Canada's best-selling author, is constantly in demand, and his books are always popular with young and old alike. This 'superstar' storyteller's books have sold more than 20 million copies. Last year brought "Munschworks: The First Munsch Collection," and "Booklist" praised it as "a treasure chest of crowd-pleasing picture books at a bargain price." But one volume cannot possibly... (more)

We Share Everything!

by Robert Munsch

Jeremiah and Amanda are fighting over toys in their kindergarten class. The teacher tells them, "Now, look! This is Kindergarten. We share everything." When Jeremiah and Amanda take their teacher's advice, the whole class is in for a hilarious surprise!

Dogger (Red Fox Giant Picture Book)

by Shirley Hughes

An enduring classic about how a little boy's stuffed dog is lost and found again, first published in the United States as David and Dog.

One Winter's Day

by M. Christina Butler

When a fierce windstorm blows away Little Hedgehog's nest, he puts on his winter clothes and sets off for Badger's warm house. On his way, Hedgehog meets his friends, all shivering in the wind and snow. One by one, Hedgehog gives away his cozy mittens, hat, and scarf. But will Little Hedgehog make it through the storm to safety without his warm clothes? A delightful story about sharing with others, with soft... (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)

Max Drives Away: A shaped board book (Max Board Books)

Max Drives Away: A shaped board book (Max Board Books)

by Rosemary Wells

Everybody loves Max and Ruby-and what toddler could resist these adorable shaped board books? Cut in the shape of Rosemary Wells's beloved bunny siblings and filled with simple text and colorful illustrations on every page, these two books are guaranteed to delight the very youngest Max and Ruby fans, who can now follow the bunnies' adventures on daily television.

Finders Keepers (Voyager)

by Will

Two dogs each claim a bone they have found and ask passersby for help in deciding ownership.

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