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1) I am scary
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In this sweet little book, a monster tries to scare a young child. But the child insists the monster is not scary but actually quite huggable. From the prolific and beloved author and illustrator Elise Gravel comes this funny and cute board book for the littlest readers.
2) I'm hungry!
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"An adorable board book about a hungry little monster who will eat everything, including...You!"
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"Can peanuts give you super strength? Were unicorns discovered on the moon? Did Martians really invade New Jersey? For anyone who has ever encountered outrageous stories like these and wondered whether they were true, this funny, yet informative book breaks down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is true and what isn’t. With quirky illustrations and a humorous tone, Elise Gravel brings her kid-accessible wit to the increasingly...
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This delightful board book will make the little ones in your life giggle at the absurdity of a fly on the phone and a carrot in the tub. The text's repeated asking Have you ever seen...? preceding the refrain No way! will have toddlers yelling "No way!" themselves as you read through these silly situations. Celebrated artist Elise Gravel brings the silly to a new level in A Potato on a Bike because really, has anyone ever seen a broccoli counting...
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I WANT TO BE THE BOSS!
Readers of all ages (but mostly the little ones) will understand how this tiny monster feels. For once in their life, this small beast wants to get everything it wants, right here, RIGHT NOW! While the grown-up monster can't give them a plane they can fly or a cake with lots of candy on top, they can give them a really big hug when they feel upset. This delightful board book will make the little tyrants in your life giggle...
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Katherine Tegen Books
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20160315
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"Winnie wants a monster! Some monsters smell like pirate feet and some might read your diary, but they are so darn cute! All Winnie's friends have one. But how much do Oogly-Wumps eat? Don't they ever sleep? Can monsters get lonely?" --
7) The toad
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Tundra Books/Penguin Random House
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[2016]
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An overview of toads that includes what they eat and their distinguishing characteristics.
8) The Wrench
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Bob's tricycle is broken and he needs a wrench to fix it. He ventures out to buy one at the Megamart, where slick salesman, Mr. Mart, convinces Bob that it's not a wrench he needs, but a fridge hat...singing pajamas...a screaming machine! Bob spends all his money on things that he really doesn't need and before he knows it has no money and no wrench.
Lively illustrations and quirky hand-lettering make The Wrench a delight to read while also conveying...
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Meet Olga, the amazing child scientist who LOVES animals (because they are super-cute)! Brightly put this heavily illustrated don't-miss book on their "Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9- to 12-Year-Olds."
Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere is jam-packed with fun: vibrant illustrations, word bubbles, quirky humor, olgamus facts, and plenty of excitement for readers who love making discoveries and meeting new friends. Olga is a charming combination...
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Join Olga, the science-loving girl in the red dress, in her most wacky adventure yet! Perfect for fans of Dear Dumb Diary and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish.
In this third installment of the series, Olga's beloved companion, Meh, is now a mom! She has a litter of adorable babies that look like spring rolls. But the babies aren't just adorable-they're a handful! How can Olga stop them from covering her house in rainbow poop if she's busy making sure they're...
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Kids experience anxiety and can feel overwhelmed just like adults do, and this picture book serves as both a story and a step-by-step guide to help calm kids down. Ollie is the puppy living inside of our narrator's head, and when Ollie panics or is too energetic, the narrator feels that way, too! But she learns to handle the situation with her breath and her mindfulness, and by talking it out with an adult.
In plain language and with a rare sense...
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Animal lover and kid scientist Olga is back! Great for fans of the acclaimed graphic novels Real Friends and Invisible Emmie.
In this second installment of a series Franny K. Stein creator Jim Benton called "great, kooky, monstrous fun," Olga wants to leave earth in search of Meh's home planet, but first she'll have to discover why Meh is acting so strange.
Olga: We're Out of Here is jam-packed with facts and fun: Elise Gravel's classic comic illustrations,...
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Arlo and Pips volume 1
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Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
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"Like most crows, Arlo has a big brain. But Arlo has something else: a little pal who's not afraid to tell him when he's being insufferable!"--Publisher's description.
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Arlo and Pips volume 2
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Harperalley
Pub. Date
2021.
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Broadening his horizons, Arlo listens to Pips and makes friends with a smart and clever crow named Marla, who has good ideas and knows so many interesting things.
16) Head lice
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Tundra Books, a division of Random House of Canada Limited
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[2015]
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Check out this humorous but informative book about head lice.
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A reassuring picture book celebrating all of us, perfect for trying times.
Everybody! is a touching and funny exploration of empathy and unity -- featuring Elise Gravel's signature quirky and funny monsters!
Everybody is unique and different. But we are all more similar than we think. Just like you: Everybody has fears. Everybody has moments of joy... and moments of sadness. Everybody makes mistakes... and can fix them.
Young readers will enjoy...
18) Wrench, The
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Bob's tricycle is broken and he needs a wrench to fix it.
He ventures out to buy one at the Megamart, where slick salesman, Mr. Mart, convinces Bob that it's not a wrench he needs, but a fridge hat…singing pajamas…a screaming machine! Bob spends all his money on things that he really doesn't need and before he knows it has no money and no wrench.
Lively illustrations and quirky hand-lettering make The Wrench a delight to read while also conveying...
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Arlo and Pips volume 3
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Harperalley
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2021.
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Parenting is tough, even for a genius like Arlo, but luckily he isn't alone: his partner Marla and Uncle Pips are there to help! From building a new nest and taking care of Marla while she incubates the eggs to teaching the chicks everything they need to know, Arlo has his wings full. Join Arlo, Pips, Marla, and the new chicks as they explore this next big chapter in their lives.