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Poor Dick and Sally. It's cold and wet and they're stuck in the house with nothing to do . . . until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process! Written by Dr. Seuss in 1957 in response to the concern that "pallid primers <with> abnormally courteous, unnaturally clean boys and girls' were leading to growing illiteracy among... (more)

Where the Wild Things Are

by Maurice Sendak

In the forty years since Max first cried "Let the wild rumpus start," Maurice Sendak's classic picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. Now, in celebration of this special anniversary, introduce a new generation to Max's imaginative journey to where the wild things are. Winner, 1964 Caldecott Medal Notable Children's Books of 1940–1970 (ALA) 1981... (more)

Mouse Paint

by Ellen Stoll Walsh

One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. Both parents and children alike will appreciate this lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. “Walsh’s cut-paper collage illustrations have bold colors and just the right simplicity for the storyline. A real charmer that’s great fun as well as informative.”-- School Library Journal

Willow's Bend

by Kat Michaels

The Willows Tree is a happy mystical place where friends gather except for one grumpy little frog who would much rather be by himself than make friends with others because they are different. He learns a valuable lesson when he meets another frog who teaches him that friendship is something we create when we accept the uniqueness of others. At the end of the day it'ss nice to have friends. Willow'ss Bend teaches... (more)

Elwood's Crown

by Shannon Rumple

Welcome to the world of Elwood the Frog. A carefree frog, Elwood learns the hard way what happens when you don't take care of your belongings. This story is enjoyable for the young, as well as the young at heart. It provides an important message to all about promises, wishes, and taking care of one's belongingsThis book is in English and Spanish in the same book.

What's On The Other Side Of The Rainbow? (The Secret Of The Golden Mirror)Carla Jo Masterson

What's On The Other Side Of The Rainbow? (The Secret Of The Golden Mirror)

by Carla Jo Masterson

As I sat down to write this, my thoughts were of how I could speak to the world, picturing the entire world as being one child. Although our situations may be different, we all feel from the same place, from within our heart and emotions. Therefore, it is important for our children to understand that the feelings and emotions they experience are always meant for constructive reasons, instead of the destructive... (more)

Happy Birthday, Strawberry Shortcake! (Strawberry Shortcake)

Happy Birthday, Strawberry Shortcake! (Strawberry Shortcake)

by Molly Kempf

Now that Strawberry is one year older, she wants to have a berry grown-up birthday party. But Strawberry’s idea of a more mature party turns out to be no fun for anyone! Can Strawberry and her friends turn things around and make this a birthday to remember?

Crash!

by Mayra Calvani, Anna Pylypchuk

Marcelo is thrilled when he gets a golden retriever puppy for his birthday, but now he faces one of the toughest jobs of his life, not only because owning a pet is a huge responsibility, but because he has to find the perfect name for it-and that's hard!

Corduroy 40th Anniversary Edition

by Don Freeman

In 1968, a girl named Lisa fell in love with a little brown bear wearing green overalls with one button missing, and thousands of readers followed suit, making Corduroy one of the best-loved children’s books of all time. Now, forty years later, Viking proudly celebrates Don Freeman’s classic with a very special anniversary edition. With an extra-large trim size and special features including an embossed cover... (more)

Make Way for Noddy: Story and Activity Book ( " Make Way for Noddy " )

Make Way for Noddy: Story and Activity Book ( " Make Way for Noddy " )

by Enid Blyton

The Complete Adventures of Curious George

The Complete Adventures of Curious George

by Margret Rey

"This is George. He lived in Africa. He was a good little monkey, and always very curious." With these words, H. A. and Margret Rey introduced the world to Curious George in 1941, and the world has loved him ever since. The tales of this cheerful and resilient little hero have kept generations of readers enthralled and entertained. Now, in recognition of the sixtieth anniversary of his debut, Houghton Mifflin... (more)

Sumi's First Day of School Ever

by Soyung Pak

The first day of school can be lonely and scary, especially when you don't speak the same language as everyone else. Sumi only knows one phrase in English, "Hello, my name is Sumi." This doesn't seem nearly enough to prepare her for a big school with wide stairs, noisy children, and a mean classmate. From the author of the Ezra Jack Keats Award winner Dear Juno comes this thoughtful picture book about a... (more)

Storybook Treasury (Care Bears)

This Care Bears Treasury features 8 stories, including Caring Contest; What Makes You Happy; Lucky Day; Busy, Busy, Sunny Day; The Day Nobody Shared; Special Delivery; Find That Rainbow; and Who's Who.

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)

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

by Beatrix Potter, Florence Graham, Maida Silverman, Elsa Knight Bruno

The full and complete text of Beatrix Potter's world-famous and universally loved Tale of Peter Rabbit faithfully translated and transcribed page for page into the hieroglyphic script of an Egyptian of the Middle Kingdom and illustrated with all the original colour artwork by the author herself. Based on the official centenary edition published in 2002, the translation combines the familiar face of the original... (more)

Green Eggs and Ham

by Dr. Seuss

Illus. in color. Sam-I-Am mounts a determined campaign to convince another Seuss character to eat a plate of green eggs and ham. "Limited vocabulary but unlimited exuberance of illustration."--School Library Journal.

The Velveteen Rabbit

by Meryl Streep, George Winston, Kimberly Kass, David Eastman, Patricia A. Pingry, Margery Williams Bianco, Rose Reed, Florence Graham, Marty Noble, M. Donker-Willenborg, N. Janssen

Nursery magic is very strange and wonderful, and only those playthings that are old and wise and experienced like the Skin Horse understand all about it. "What is REAL?" asked the Rabbit one day. "Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?" "Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse. 'It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to... (more)

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The Cat in the Hat

by Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel