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This colorful book uses whimsical illustrations to help young children imagine all kinds of exciting possibilities such as "What if people could make rainbows or fly like birds?" or "What if no one got sick and everyone was healthy?". Then, in a touching twist, it asks them to make it happen-they are the future and they can make it beautiful. A truly extraordinary story, it will delight and inspire children and adults alike.
1883) Hooray for Today!
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When the moon is up, Owl is wide awake and ready for fun: "Hooray for today! Would you like to play?" But everyone says, "Not now! I'm sleepy!" Owl's playday gets lonely fast as each friend turns her away-until sunrise, when Owl discovers a friendly surprise. Perfect for little ones learning the art of patience, Hooray for Today! celebrates playtime, sharing, and friendship.
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Boy + Bot meets School's First Day of School in this hilarious and reassuring take on first experiences and making new friends, from a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner.
Ultrabot is a big robot with a big problem. Its professor is planning a playdate with Becky Tingle, the little girl from next door. But Ultrabot has never been on a playdate, and it doesn't know Becky. What if she's mean? What if she breaks all of Ultrabot's toys? What if she won't...
1885) The Moon Inside
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Yellow is Ella's favorite color - she loves the bright, sunny daytime. But every night, as darkness falls, she becomes afraid. Her mother encourages her to look at the soft glow of the moon and fireflies dancing in the night. Ella listens to the chirping of crickets and the gentle rustling of the wind as she gradually realizes that nighttime can be something to look forward to rather than something to fear.With sweet, luminous illustrations by Aimée...
1886) Gooney Bird Greene
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From the moment Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary School, her fellow second graders are intrigued by her unique sense of style and her unusual lunches. So, when story time arrives, the choice is unanimous: they want to hear about Gooney Bird Greene. And that suits her just fine, because, as it turns out, Gooney Bird has quite a few interesting and "absolutely true" stories to tell.
Through Gooney Bird and her tales, acclaimed author...
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Martin Moone is eleven and completely fed up with being the only boy in a family of girls. He's desperate for a decent wingman to help him navigate his idiotic life. So when best mate Padraic suggests Martin get an imaginary friend-or "IF" for short-he decides to give it a go.
His first attempt is Loopy Lou, a hyperactive goofball who loves writing rubbish rap songs. But Martin soon gets fed up with Lou's loopiness and decides to trade in his IF...
1888) Panic at the North Pole
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Loretta's school is giving a party for the children at the local orphanage but a lost order could mean disaster. However, Loretta, her friends, and her pup, Gloucester, get creative and come to the rescue. Panic at the North Pole is a cute children's story that teaches children that creative thinking can help you solve problems.
1889) A Plan for Pops
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Lou spends every Saturday with Grandad and Pops. They walk to the library hand in hand, like a chain of paper dolls. Grandad reads books about science and design, Pops listens to rock and roll, and Lou bounces from lap to lap. But everything changes one Saturday. Pops has a fall. That night there is terrible news: Pops will need to use a wheelchair, not just for now, but for always. Unable to cope with his new circumstances, he becomes withdrawn...
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Italian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Italian as their second language.It's the summer holidays, and Mark is looking forward to having a big adventure!But when his Mom and Dad announce that the family is going on a camping trip he becomes scared.Will Mark overcome his fear of the dark and be able to enjoy the trip?Sono arrivate le vacanze estive e Mark non vede l'ora di vivere una grande avventura!Ma quando...
1891) The Secret Club
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Have you ever wanted to create a Secret Club? What if the Secret Club went on exciting adventures? The Secret Club is a book about the adventures and imaginations of children. As children, my sister and I created the Secret Club. We used our imaginations in the same manner as the children in the book. We have continued to promote this play-act for our children and grandchildren. The children in the book create a Secret Club and plan various adventures....
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Doors in the Air is the story of a boy who is fascinated by doors. He marvels at how stepping through a doorway can take him from one world to another. He is especially enthralled by the doors of his imagination, which he refers to as "doors in the air." He delights in discovering that when he passes through these doors, he leaves behind all feelings of boredom, fear and unpleasantness.
Doors in the Air is a lilting journey through house doors, dream...
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This storybook tenderly explores the magic of routines and was inspired by the cherished adventures of my son's beloved Teddy bear.Dive into the enchanting world of, "What Does Teddy Do While You Are Away All Day?", a heartwarming storybook that delicately unravels the magic woven into everyday routines. Inspired by the cherished adventures of my own son's beloved Teddy bear, this tale invites young readers to discover the delightful secrets that...
1894) While You Are Sleeping
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While you are sleeping, does the rest of the world sleep, too?
Not everyone.
In this dreamy book, which won the 2015 Silent Book Contest at the prestigious Bologna Children's Book Fair, Mariana Ruiz Johnson conjures up the ordinary yet extraordinary world outside the window of a sleeping child. Some people are working. Some people are eating. Some are walking their dogs, others are watching the stars. And some are setting off on an adventure that...
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JP is excited to spend the day with Grandma, but his plans are derailed by the arrival of an unwanted, monstrous guest-a baby! This strange and stinky creature requires lots of Grandma's attention, and JP begins to worry that she will have no time to play with him. As JP's imagination runs wild, his jealousy builds. Will JP realize the day is better spent shared?
1896) Mitchell on the Moon
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It's Halloween, and Mitchell's littlest sister, Gretchen, looks up at the moon and sees that part of it is missing. Gretchen's other siblings, Annabelle and Clark, scornfully tell her that the moon is just hiding behind some clouds, but Mitchell indulges her and sets out to save the moon. A humorous and slightly scary fantasy ensues before the four children set off for trick-or-treating. This spooky fall story joins Clark in the Deep Sea, Gretchen...
1897) Lucy joue au hockey
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Lucy patine avec ses parents à l'extrieur lorsqu'ils voient des jeunes jouer au hockey. Ça semble amusant, mais est-ce trop difficile? Avec le soutien de ses parents, Lucy s'inscrit à un cours d'initiation au hockey. Grâce aux encouragements de son instructeur, ses amis et elle apprennent des techniques de base, s'amusent sur la glace et ajoutent le hockey à leur liste de sports favoris!
La série Lucy Tries Sports encourage les enfants à devenir...
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Can a hyperactive monkey learn the art of patience and turn a sticky situation into a lesson on teamwork?An entertaining tale featuring Jaxon, a rocket-bound monkey with ADHD!When an exciting trip is on the horizon, Jaxon's boundless energy leads him to the ticket line, accompanied by his trusty friend Bentley Hippo. But amidst the anticipation, Jaxon finds himself struggling to wait his turn, testing his patience with each attempt to jump ahead.In...
1899) Pool
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An NPR Best Book of the Year: This wordless tale of two children's underwater adventure "will stay with you even after you close the book and resurface" (The Boston Globe).
A New York Times Notable Book of the Year
Gold Medal Winner, Society of Illustrators' Original Art Show
A Fort Worth Star-Telegram Best Book of the Year
What happens when two shy children meet at a very crowded pool? Dive in to find out! Deceptively simple, this masterful...
1900) Doris the Bookasaurus
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Hooray for books! They make me ROAR!
Doris the Bookasaurus thinks books are mega-dino-tastic! They make her spiky tail wiggle and her imagination soar.
Her boisterous little brothers, Max and T.J., do not agree. They want her to stop reading and play Chomp the Flag and STEGO Blocks . . . until Doris shares her pirate book aloud. Soon they're using their imagination for on an epic adventure to Sharktooth bay.
With charming rhyming text about an...
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