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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Aladdin Picture Books)

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Aladdin Picture Books)

by Bill Martin, Jr., John Archambault

A told B, and B told C, I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no -- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! The well-known authors of Barn Dance and Knots on a Counting Rope have created a rhythmic alphabet chant that rolls along on waves of fun. Lois Elhert's rainbow of bright,... (more)

Dinosaurumpus!

by Tony Mitton

Where can you find a Deinosuchus that practically pirouettes on its tail and a T-Rex that bounds gracefully through the air? Between the pages of Tony Mitton's Dinosaurumpus, where dinosaurs run, boom, shake, and shudder their way to the "sludgy old swamp" and rock the night away. Mitton's delightful rhyme and Parker-Rees's whimsical illustrations will make children want to join in the dance while they learn about... (more)

Friends at School

by Rochelle Bunnett

A photo essay that shows pre-school children of mixed abilities busily working and playing at school, illustrating the true meaning of the word "inclusion."

Silly Sally (Big Book)

by Audrey Wood

Dance a jig with a silly pig. Play leapfrog with a silly dog. And that’s just the beginning of all the fun! Come along and join Silly Sally and her outrageous friends as they parade into town in a most unusual way.

Down By The Cool Of The Pool

by Tony Mitton

There¹s flipping and flopping, splishing and splashing, wiggling and waggling down by the cool of the pool. Frog, Duck, Horse, Pig, and the rest of the gang dance and sing their way through this wacky, watery, wonderful story told with catchy, rhyming text and bold, vibrant illustrations. The fun is positively infectious, and you may just find yourself dancing and singing along with Frog and his frolicking... (more)

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Storytime Giants)

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Storytime Giants)

by Bill Martin

Young children are introduced to the wonderful world of sound in this brightly illustrated companion board book to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? "

Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo

by Karma Wilson

f you shout in the zoo, anything might happen. You might scare a bear, and the apes, and the hippos, and the lions...and then they might break loose and chase after you! In this uproarious cause-and-effect story, one innocent, little shout from a young girl creates chaos among the zoo animals. Lively, detailed illustrations bring the friendly stampede of animals to life and will have readers laughing out loud!

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.

Shoes from Grandpa

by Mem Fox

In a cumulative rhyme, family members describe the clothes they intend to give Jessie to go with her shoes from Grandpa.

Five Little Sharks Swimming in the Sea

by Steve Metzger, #e ill Bryant, Laura.

The popular "monkeys jumping on the bed" rhyme is reimagined here with sharks misbehaving. The sharks bump into manatees, get stuck on the ocean floor, bang their tails, get lost playing hide-and-seek, and eat too much fish--all resulting in mother shark calling the doctor, time and time again. In the end, the sharks all return to health and swim happily in the sea.

I Heard Said the Bird

by Polly Berrien Berends

"I heard," said the bird, "that there's a NEW ONE coming." The barnyard is bustling with the news. But what is the "new one" going to be? Is it a duckling? Or a piglet? Rhyming text and lively pictures combine to create a charming barnyard tale with a gentle surprise at the end. "This upbeat book is perfect for children anticipating the birth of a 'new one' in their own homes."-- Publishers Weekly

The Grumpy Morning

by Pamela Duncan Edwards

A cow's moo sets off a chain reaction in which the other animals on the farm speak out in their own way to let the farmer's wife know she is late to feed them.

Down on the Farm

by Merrily Kutner

Down on the farm, the roosters call, the horses neigh, the chicks won’t sleep, the pig snouts "oink," and the cats powwow! Merrily Kutner’s lively verse and Will Hillenbrand’s buoyant art will send readers zipping along the trail of one naughty little goat in a day in the life of a very busy, very noisy farmyard crew.

Story Of My Feelings

by Laurie Berkner

"This is the story of when I laugh When I'm feeling happy that's when I laugh And it makes me feel better It makes me feel better You know I feel better After I laugh" Award-winning children's recording artist Laurie Berkner teaches kids to accept all their different feelings with this picture book and CD featuring her popular song, THE STORY OF MY FEELINGS. Adorably fun illustrations by Caroline... (more)

Billy Is a Big Boy

by Don Hoffman

From diapers to "big person" underwear, from baby bathtub to shower, from slip-on shoes to laces, and from tricycle to two-wheeler-these are just a few of the milestones every child strives to achieve in growing from infancy to school age. Focusing on specific developmental milestones that children will identify with and take pride in, this colorful book follows Billy through the significant changes in a child's... (more)

My Very First Disney ABC Word Book

by Big Book

" My Very First Disney ABC Word Book" combines photos of everyday objects with the timeless appeal of Disney's most-loved characters to bring the ABCs to life as never before--and along the way, from A to Z, preschoolers are introduced to 150 new words. Each object is identified with bright, bold word labels making object recognition easy and fun. Ideal for even the youngest child, this vibrantly illustrated,... (more)

The Flea's Sneeze

by Lynn Downey

hat happens when a flea gets a bad case of the sniffles? Utter pandemonium in the barnyard! This rollicking picture book follows a lovable flea and his exceptional sneeze through the mayhem. Before the night is over, every animal-from the mouse to the cow-has something to say. Will the animals ever fall back to sleep? Lynn Downey's quirky text and Karla Firehammer's charming pictures make this a winning story for... (more)

K Is For Kissing A Cool Kangaroo

by Giles Andreae

K is for kissing a cool kangaroo, L is for loving, like Daddy loves you, M is for mischievous monkey and mat, N is for naughty and "No, don't do that!" This picture book puts a new twist on the alphabet with Andreae's fun-filled descriptions for each letter and Parker-Rees's clever illustrations. The page "G is for a giant, whose garden grows wild" depicts a big, goofy-looking giant nestled in a huge, green flower... (more)

That's not fair, hare!

by Julie Sykes

Kids will love this comically illustrated story! Everyone knows the fable called The Tortoise and the Hare , but this version of that old tale has surprises and laughs that aren't in the original. Greedy Hare challenges Muggs the turtle to a race—and the prize is Muggs's favorite food: cabbages. Muggs gives the race her best effort, but turtles can't go very fast under the best circumstances, and the crafty hare... (more)

Pigeon Wants..., The

by Mo Willems

The Pigeon really, really, REALLY wants a Puppy. C'mon, he'll take good care of it! He'll play tennis with it, and water it at least once a month! Will you let Pigeon's dream come true?

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Tags: slcp gold sticker - over-sized pre k- 1 interest

by Bill Martin, Jr., John Archambault

by Tony Mitton

by Rochelle Bunnett

by Audrey Wood

by Tony Mitton

by Bill Martin

by Karma Wilson

by Jackie Urbanovic

by Mem Fox

by Steve Metzger, #e ill Bryant, Laura.

by Polly Berrien Berends

by Pamela Duncan Edwards

by Merrily Kutner

by Laurie Berkner

by Don Hoffman

by Big Book

by Lynn Downey

by Giles Andreae

by Julie Sykes

by Mo Willems