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Twilight & Into the Wild by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratings...Categorized as:
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![The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? by Mo Willems]()
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsMuch to the chagrin of Pigeon, little Duckling uses very polite manners to request a cookie, and actually gets one. Filled with righteous fury, Pigeon loses his temper and complains bitterly about this terrible state of affairs. However, things aren't what they seem, and Duckling has a secret plan! Part of the bestselling Pigeon series by genius children's book author and illustrator Mo Willems... -
![Beatrix Potter Illustrated Collection by Beatrix Potter]()
Beatrix Potter Illustrated Collection by Beatrix Potter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings22 Books and 660 Illustrations! The works of Beatrix Potter are some of the most beloved children's stories of all time. Now enjoy them all in a single, high quality collection at an amazing price. The convenient table of contents will allow you to jump instantly to any of the 22 books, including timeless characters like Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Squirrel Nutkin, and many more... -
![The Three Little Kittens by Marie Simchow Stern]()
The Three Little Kittens by Marie Simchow Stern
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA perennial classic, the Three Little Kittens is a timeless story, cherished by generations of readers, and a perfect read for any bedtime story.Three little kittens cry when they lose their mittens, because mama won't feed them their favorite fish pie until they find them. But not to worry! They use their keen eyes to find them right away, to mama's delight...Categorized as:
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![Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose: One Hundred Best-Loved Verses by Mary Engelbreit]()
Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose: One Hundred Best-Loved Verses by Mary Engelbreit
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times bestseller! From the warm and colorful imagination of Mary Engelbreit comes a Mother Goose book bursting with warmth and humor.This highly illustrated hardcover treasury includes everyone’s favorite time-honored characters—Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Jack and Jill, and many, many more... -
![The Secret Staircase by Jill Barklem]()
The Secret Staircase by Jill Barklem
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was Midwinter's Eve and the mice of Brambly Hedge were very busy. That evening, after dark, they would all be gathering round a blazing fire for the traditional midwinter celebrations. A grand entertainment was planned, and Primrose and Wilfred had chosen to recite a poem...Categorized as:
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![Better Together by Kallie George]()
Better Together by Kallie George
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSpring has sprung and the animal staff of the Heartwood Hotel gear up for another busy season in the next installment of this adorable illustrated chapter book series.Spring has come to Fernwood Forest, and the Heartwood Hotel is all a-bustle. With Mr. Heartwood off on vacation, it’s up to Mona and the rest of the staff to keep everything running smoothly...Categorized as:
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![Guardians of the Taiga by StacyPlays]()
Guardians of the Taiga by StacyPlays
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSIGNED EDITION! From StacyPlays, creator of the mega-popular YouTube series Dogcraft, comes a thrilling illustrated novel about a girl raised by a pack of wolves and her quest to protect their shared forest home. The first in a new Minecraft-inspired fantasy adventure series Stacy was raised by wolves...Categorized as:
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![My Lucky Day by Keiko Kasza]()
My Lucky Day by Keiko Kasza
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen a delicious-looking piglet knocks on Mr. Fox's door "accidentally," the fox can hardly believe his good luck. It's not every day that dinner just shows up on your doorstep. It must be his lucky day! Or is it?Before Mr. Fox can say grace, the piglet has manipulated him into giving him a fabulously tasty meal, the full spa treatment (with bath and massage), and . . . freedom... -
![The Color Kittens by Margaret Wise Brown]()
The Color Kittens by Margaret Wise Brown
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOnce there were two color kittens with green eyes, Brush and Hush . . .So goes the rollicking tale of two pouncy kittens who make all the colors in the world... -
![Another Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) by Jon Stone]()
Another Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) by Jon Stone
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsRead the can't miss sequel to the much-loved classic The Monster at the End of This Book!Grover, now with pal Elmo by his side, has heard that there's something lurking on the last page of the book. Grover tries his best in all sorts of hilarious ways to stop the reader from turning the pages. But, Elmo, curious as always, slips by every wacky barrier... -
![The Cat's Maw (The Shadowland Saga #1) by Brooke Burgess]()
The Cat's Maw (The Shadowland Saga #1) by Brooke Burgess
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is an updated cover edition for ISBN13: 9781500971656.A BOY. A CAT. A NIGHTMARE LOOSED IN TWO WORLDS.From award-winning storyteller Brooke Burgess (Broken Saints) comes a haunting, touching, and inspired children's fiction debut -- THE CAT'S MAW -- the first volume in a contemporary fantasy-mystery epic for brave young readers... -
![Tales of Peter Rabbit and His Friends by Beatrix Potter]()
Tales of Peter Rabbit and His Friends by Beatrix Potter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTales of Peter Rabbit and His Friends is a charming collection of thirteen stories by Beatrix Potter, illustrated with her full-color drawings. Almost everyone is familiar with the story of Peter Rabbit, the high-spirited bunny who disobeys his mother and narrowly escapes disaster in Mr. McGregor's garden, and will recognize other familiar characters in this collection--Benjamin Bunny, Mrs... -
![The Three Bears by Feodor Rojankovsky]()
The Three Bears by Feodor Rojankovsky
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis classic Little Golden Book edition of the famous folk tale has had many imitators, but none can measure up to the way illustrator Feodor Rojankovsky brought Goldilocks and the three bears to life... -
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![Petite Rouge by Mike Artell]()
Petite Rouge by Mike Artell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen her grand-mère comes down wit' de flu, this Cajun Little Red knows what she has to do. With her witty cat, TeJean, she sets off in a pirogue to bring Grand-mère some gumbo. Who should she meet upon the way, but that big ol' swamp gator, Claude! Mean ol' Claude may want to gobble up Petite Rouge, but she and TeJean have a better idea... -
![Help Wanted, Must Love Books by Janet Sumner Johnson]()
Help Wanted, Must Love Books by Janet Sumner Johnson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Shailey's dad gets a new job, she loses her bedtime reading partner. She immediately starts interviews to fill the position and is thrilled when her favorite fairy tale characters line up to apply. But Sleeping Beauty can't stay awake, the Gingerbread Man steals her book, and Snow White brings her whole team. Shailey is running out of options... -
![The Rabbit Problem by Emily Gravett]()
The Rabbit Problem by Emily Gravett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHow does 1+1 = 288? A family of rabbits soon supplies the answer in this funny story! Hop along to Fibonacci's Field and follow Lonely and Chalk Rabbit through a year as they try to cope with their fast expanding brood and handle a different seasonal challenge each month, from the cold of February to the wet of April and the heat of July... -
![Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney]()
Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsStrange new teacher. Strange new toys. Lots of kids and lots of noise! What would Llama like to do? Llama Llama feels so new . . . It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama’s mama makes sure he’s ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama Llama isn’t so excited anymore... -
![Scaredy Squirrel at Night by Mélanie Watt]()
Scaredy Squirrel at Night by Mélanie Watt
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsScaredy never sleeps --- sleep might mean bad dreams about dragons, ghosts, vampire bats and polka-dot monsters. Our wide-eyed hero has a plan: stay awake all night, every night. Between counting stars, playing cymbals and making scrapbooks, he does a good job of avoiding dreamland... -
![Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young]()
Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIt's a pillar, says one. It's a fan, says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out-and explores the whole Something-that the mice see the whole truth...Categorized as:
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![The Journey Home by Kathleen Duey]()
The Journey Home by Kathleen Duey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeart is convinced that the old man from Castle Avamir can help her find her family -- the only people she dares to trust with the Unicorn's secret. But the old man has been taken prisoner by Lord Dunraven. Heart's search for the truth is leading her into the most dangerous place of all: the depths of Dunraven's heavily guarded castle... -
![Morgan Mine by Stephen Cosgrove]()
Morgan Mine by Stephen Cosgrove
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSharing life lessons and memorable morals, the Serendipity books are a seasoned favorite with children and parents alike. So, journey to the magical, mystical land of Serendipity with these four cherished editions featuring newly revised text from the author. A young princess must learn the lesson of patience before Morgan the Unicorn will trust her... -
![Forget-Me-Not Lake by Poppy Green]()
Forget-Me-Not Lake by Poppy Green
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSophie Mouse wishes she could play in the water at Forget-Me-Not Lake with her friends, but she can’t because she’s a mouse. Or can she? Find out in this third book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse.Sophie Mouse likes being a mouse. So she’s excited that she and her classmates are making presentations for school about life as the type of animal they are...Categorized as:
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![The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco]()
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNursery 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.Like the Skin Horse, Margery Williams understood how toys--and people--become real through the wisdom and experience of love...Categorized as:
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![Kartusch by Stephen Cosgrove]()
Kartusch by Stephen Cosgrove
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter countless phone calls and letters from fans, we've brought back these time-honored tales. Sharing life lessons and memorable morals, the Serendipity books are a seasoned favorite with children and parents alike. So, journey to the magical, mystical land of Serendipity with these four cherished editions featuring newly revised text from the author... -
![Three Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell]()
Three Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrosclair, Thibodeaux, and Ulysse are three pigs with a whole lot to do. Their mom has just kicked them out of the house and it's time they make their own way and start constructing new homes in the heart of the swamp... -
![My Little Pony: Daring Do and the Marked Thief of Marapore by G.M. Berrow]()
My Little Pony: Daring Do and the Marked Thief of Marapore by G.M. Berrow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDaring Do--fan-favorite character and star of her own books series read by the ponies on the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic TV show--has made the jump to her own real-life adventure series! Three missing relics. Two mysterious stallions. One fearless Pegasus. Deep in the southern reaches of Equestria, danger is brewing..Categorized as:
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![The Missing Magic by Kallie George]()
The Missing Magic by Kallie George
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA new volunteer has joined the Magical Animal Adoption Agency, and Clover's not too happy about it! Oliver Von Hoof is supposed to be an expert on magical animals, but he's barely older than Clover. How can he be an expert on anything? And it doesn't help that Mr. Jams keeps turning to Oliver instead of Clover for help with the animals. When Mr... -
![Winter's No Time to Sleep! by Poppy Green]()
Winter's No Time to Sleep! by Poppy Green
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSophie and her friends accidently awaken a hibernating hedgehog in the sixth book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!Winter has finally arrived in Silverlake Forest and Sophie and her friends are having some snowy fun! While playing one day, they accidentally wake a hedgehog named Pippa who has been hibernating all winter...Categorized as:
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![Morgan and Yew by Stephen Cosgrove]()
Morgan and Yew by Stephen Cosgrove
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter countless phone calls and letters from fans, we've brought back these time-honored tales. Sharing life lessons and memorable morals, the Serendipity books are a seasoned favorite with children and parents alike. So, journey to the magical, mystical land of Serendipity with these four cherished editions featuring newly revised text from the author... -
![Flossie and the Fox by Patricia C. McKissack]()
Flossie and the Fox by Patricia C. McKissack
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA wily fox, notorious for stealing eggs, meets his match when he encounters a bold little girl in the woods who insists upon proof that he is a fox before she will be frightened...Categorized as:
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![The Tomten and the Fox by Astrid Lindgren]()
The Tomten and the Fox by Astrid Lindgren
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"This is a bedtime story that small children will want to hear over and over again."--The New YorkerIn this sequel to the classic The Tomten, the creator of Pippi Longstocking adapts a Swedish folk tale into a beloved children's story... -
![Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock by Eric A. Kimmel]()
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock by Eric A. Kimmel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA classic trickster folktale told with humor and charm, this is a perfect read along book both parents and children will love.When Anansi the Spider finds a strange moss-covered rock in the forest, he uses it to trick all his animal friends. But Little Bush Deer is onto Anansi's scheme, and hatches a plan to beat him at his own game... -
![The Hiccupotamus by Aaron Zenz]()
The Hiccupotamus by Aaron Zenz
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHIC! HIC! HIC! What's worse than a chronic case of the hiccups? How about a HIPPO with a chronic case of the hiccups? Is there any cure, or are those hiccups doomed to stay? vibrant illustrations, spirited text, and unforgettable characters unite in this exciting debut work from talented author/illustrator Aaron Zens...Categorized as:
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![The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett]()
The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFor two decades, readers have loved this classic Christmas story, which was one of the first children's books to hit the New York Times bestseller list. Now, this beautiful 20th anniversary edition, with a foil cover and a heartfelt note from Jan herself, makes a perfect introduction for new fans to this cherished yuletide story... -
![Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse by Leo Lionni]()
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse by Leo Lionni
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsEveryone loves Willy the wind-up mouse, while Alexander the real mouse is chased away with brooms and mousetraps. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be loved and cuddled, thinks Alexander, and he wishes he could be a wind-up mouse too. In this gentle fable about a real mouse and a mechanical mouse, Leo Lionni explores the magic of friendship...Categorized as:
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![Super Slug of Doom: A Super Happy Magic Forest Story by Matty Long]()
Super Slug of Doom: A Super Happy Magic Forest Story by Matty Long
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Super Happy Magic Forest is once again thrown into disruption and chaos when Blossom the unicorn accidentally releases the super slug of doom from his hibernation beneath an ordinary rock. Can our five reluctant heroes -- Hoofius, Blossom, Twinkle, Trevor, and Herbert -- once again save their beloved forest from slimy, sludgy, yucky evil? We sure hope so. . -
![The Sunset Gates by Kathleen Duey]()
The Sunset Gates by Kathleen Duey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeart must find her family and a safe haven for the unicorns. A drawing in the book from Dunraven's castle shows the same unicorn design as her foundling blanket! Perhaps the book tells more about her family -- but she cannot read it. Searching for a teacher, she finds a blacksmith whose family forge was made by unicorn magic... -
![Crow and Weasel by Barry Lopez]()
Crow and Weasel by Barry Lopez
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"A brilliantly written and totally original New World adventure." - Jean Craighead GeorgeLong ago, when people and animals spoke the same language, two young men left their tribe to make an adventurous voyage through the wilderness, into the unknown northland...Categorized as:
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![Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin by Pam Calvert]()
Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin by Pam Calvert
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRumpelstiltskin is back! This time he's making mischief with his multiplying stick. Can Peter unlock the secret of the stick in time to save the kingdom? Whimsical illustrations bring fun to multiplying whole numbers and fractions... -
![Creolé by Stephen Cosgrove]()
Creolé by Stephen Cosgrove
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCreole is a big, ugly creature, but she has a heart of gold. When she ventures out into the swamp to make friends, all the other creatures shy away because of her ugly appearance. When she meets an alligator with a simpler problem, the two friends show the other creatures that you should never judge someone by the way they look... -
![The Shy Stegosaurus of Cricket Creek by Evelyn Sibley Lampman]()
The Shy Stegosaurus of Cricket Creek by Evelyn Sibley Lampman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoan and Joey Brown went hunting for dinosaur fossils and instead found a real dinosaur, genus stegosaurus. George (as they called him) was very shy. Meet George. He's strong, as a giant dinosaur should be, strong enough to wreck a plane (Of course he thinks it's his old enemy, the flying Pteranodon.) He's loyal...Categorized as:
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![Russian Fairy Tales by Gillian Avery]()
Russian Fairy Tales by Gillian Avery
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNotable for their magnificent, jewel-like color illustrations by Bilibin, these traditional tales include "The Frog Princess," "Vassilissa the Beautiful," and "The White Duck." Though Russian Fairy Tales in the Pantheon Folklore Library is a book for adults, it has sold over 30,000 copies... -
![Around the Year by Elsa Beskow]()
Around the Year by Elsa Beskow
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDelightful verses and delicate, playful illustrations take young children through the special joys of each month of the year, from icy February to the green shoots of April, the red poppies of July, September's apples and the delights of December... -
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![Wish by Chris Saunders]()
Wish by Chris Saunders
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWish is a story about the power of kindness and the magic of friendship. Rabbit has never had a wish before but one day he gets not one, but three! He asks his friends what they would do if they had a wish to get ideas...Categorized as:
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![Brothers of the Knight by Debbie Allen]()
Brothers of the Knight by Debbie Allen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this contemporary retelling of the fairy tale "Twelve Dancing Princesses", an African-American reverend in Harlem endeavors to discover why the shoes ofhis 12 sons are worn to pieces every morning. Full color... -
![Cinderella The Great Mouse Mistake (Disney Princess) by Ellie O'Ryan]()
Cinderella The Great Mouse Mistake (Disney Princess) by Ellie O'Ryan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCinderella's mouse friend Gus gives her a pretty bouquet of roses. Unfortunately, Cinderella gets in big trouble because he picked the flowers from Lady Tremaine's garden. Cinderella takes Gus into town to replace the rosebush, but she doesn't realize that it's the day of the village fair...Categorized as:
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![Glitterby Baby by Stephen Cosgrove]()
Glitterby Baby by Stephen Cosgrove
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the magical, mystical land of Serendipity, Glitterby is Flutterby's only child, but her wings are too small and she cannot fly. Will they grow enough for Glitterby to join her mother in Wingsong? Full-color illustrations... -
![Maurice the Unbeastly by Amy Dixon]()
Maurice the Unbeastly by Amy Dixon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeasts roar! Beasts destroy! But not Maurice.This frightfully unbeastly tale about staying true to yourself is for everyone who’s just a little bit different. With his melodious voice, fondness for kale, and unfailing politeness, Maurice isn’t quite like other beasts... -
![Convol the Cold-blooded Brute by Adam Blade]()
Convol the Cold-blooded Brute by Adam Blade
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTom and his companions have arrived in a strange new land -- Tavania. Wizard Malvel's evil magic has enraged six terrifying new Beasts. To restore harmony, Tom must first face Convol the Cold-blooded Brute in a deadly desert duel..
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