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The Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA collection of all the Beatrix Potter stories featuring Peter Rabbit: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and The Tale of Mr. Tod...Categorized as:
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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
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... -
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsDon't miss the first and bestselling book in the beloved Pete the Cat series! Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes!But no matter what color his shoes are, Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song.. -
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Firestar's Quest by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThere is peace at last between the warrior Clans, and Firestar is proud of the strength and unity of the cats he leads in ThunderClan. All four forest Clans are thriving, training new warriors and keeping their boundaries without conflict.But Firestar's dreams are haunted by wailing cats fleeing a terrible disaster... -
Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales by Beatrix Potter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeautifully designed and carefully proofed for digital publication, this collection includes: • 630 unique illustrations relevant to its content; • 22 of Beatrix Potter’s Tales arranged in the order in which they were first published so they may be read in their proper sequence; • Table of Contents with Quick Navigation...Categorized as:
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Shattered Sky by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsOnly shadows can clear the skyThe warrior Clans are facing an enemy more dangerous than they have ever known. Darktail and his band of rogues have seized ShadowClan's territory. Worse, many of ShadowClan's young warriors and apprentices have joined the rogues, forcing Rowanstar and a few loyal warriors to take refuge in ThunderClan...Categorized as:
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Moth Flight's Vision by Erin Hunter, Dan Jolley
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWarriors Super Edition: Moth Flight's Vision is an epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Set after the events of the Dawn of the Clans prequel arc, this Super Edition follows WindClan's first medicine cat, Moth Flight, on a quest that changes the shape of the warrior Clans forever...Categorized as:
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Warriors: The Ultimate Guide by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe ultimate companion to Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors seriesFull of never-before-seen stories, full-color artwork, and captivating details about the warrior Cat clans, Warriors: The Ultimate Guide is a must-have addition to any Warriors collection...Categorized as:
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Charlotte's Web/Stuart Little Slipcase Gift Set by E.B. White
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis is the first children’s book by the distinguished author E. B. White. Stuart Little, the hero, is a mouse in the family of Frederick C. Little and is a debonair little character with a shy, engaging manner and a somewhat philosophical turn of mind. He is a great help around the house, and everybody except Snowbell the cat likes him a great deal...Categorized as:
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Miss Suzy by Miriam Young
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMiss Suzy is a little gray squirrel who lives happily in her oak-tree home until she is chased away by some mean red squirrels. Poor Miss Suzy is very sad. But soon she finds a beautiful dollhouse and meets a band of brave toy soldiers. How Miss Suzy and the soldiers help each other makes a gentle, old-fashioned tale that will capture the imagination of girls and boys alike... -
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... -
The Blazing Star by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsDiscover the origins of the warrior Clans in this thrilling prequel to Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors seriesThe fourth book in the Dawn of the Clans series takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest and began to forge the warrior code.The first great battle has ended, and each group has agreed to a truce...Categorized as:
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Thunder Rising by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsDiscover the origins of the warrior Clans in the second book of this thrilling Warriors prequel series from #1 nationally bestselling author Erin Hunter now featuring fierce new art. The Dawn of the Clans series takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest and began to forge the warrior code...Categorized as:
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ひとまねこざるびょういんへいく by Margret Rey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsReaders learn all about the hospital as George goes in for an operation to remove a puzzle piece he has eaten... -
Crowfeather’s Trial by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen a terrible danger rises within WindClan’s territory, it heightens tensions that are already growing in the wake of the battle with the Dark Forest. Caught between his son, Breezepelt, and their Clanmates, loyal warrior Crowfeather must conquer the ghosts of his past to make way for his Clan's future...Categorized as:
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Darkest Night by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSkyClan has returned to its rightful place among the other four warrior Clans, hoping to find a new territory to call home. But not every cat is convinced that this is where SkyClan belongs—and the fate of all five warrior Clans remains uncertain...Categorized as:
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Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRichard Scarry introduces toddlers to the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose! Featuring his unmistakable art (now restored to its original glory) and fifty of Mother Goose's most beloved rhymes, Scarry's timeless collection, now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, is a must-have for readers of all ages... -
Hawkwing's Journey by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAn epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Set just before the events of the books in A Vision of Shadows, this Super Edition follows Hawkwing, deputy of SkyClan, on a journey that will change the fate of all five warrior Clans...Categorized as:
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Warriors: Enter the Clans by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsDiscover the secrets of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series. Enter the world of the warrior Clans…In this two-in-one field guide, get an indispensable insider’s look at the world of the five warrior cat Clans...Categorized as:
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The Berenstain Bears Go to School by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIllus. in full color. A sympathetic story about Sister Bear, who conquers her fear of starting kindergarten... -
The Jungle Book by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsYOUNG MOWGLI LOVES growing up in the jungle with his animal friends. But what happens when he is told that he must go live in the Man-village? Find out in this Little Golden Book retelling of the classic Disney movie The Jungle Book...Categorized as:
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River of Fire by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA shadow has fallen across the warrior Clans.The return of the long-lost SkyClan has ushered in a time of unprecedented change and upheaval, and one of the proudest warrior Clans is no more. ShadowClan has given up its territory. Its remaining warriors have joined SkyClan, and its former leader, Rowanclaw, has abandoned the name StarClan once gave him...Categorized as:
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Little Bear's Visit by Else Holmelund Minarik
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLittle Bear likes to visit Grandmother and Grandfather Bear. He likes Grandfather’s hat and Grandmother’s cooking... -
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Urchin and the Raven War by M.I. McAllister, Margaret McAllister
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter his last adventures, Urchin of the Riding Stars has taken his place as a trusted member of the Circle in King Crispin's court. Life on the island is back to normal, with little Princess Catkin growing up and testing everyone's patience in the process. But daily life is disrupted when Lord Arcneck and other inhabitants of Swan Isle come to Mistmantle asking for help...Categorized as:
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Cuentos De Invierno by Jill Barklem
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWinter Story (Brambly...Categorized as:
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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
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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A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsElephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn, the leaf changes from green to yellow to red . . . and so does the chameleon...Categorized as:
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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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Jenny and the Cat Club: A Collection of Favorite Stories about Jenny Linsky by Esther Averill
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn Greenwich Village an orphaned black cat lives happily with her master, a sea captain. Still, the gentle Jenny Linsky would like nothing more than to join the local Cat Club, whose members include Madame Butterfly, an elegant Persian, the high-stepping Macaroni, and stately, plump Mr. President...Categorized as:
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The Mixed Up Chameleon by Eric Carle
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe chameleon's life was not very exciting until the day it discovered it could change not only its color but its shape and size,too. When it saw the wonderful animals in the zoo, it immediately wanted to be like them -- and ended up likeall of them at once -- with hilarious results...Categorized as:
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What A Bad Dream by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLittle Critter is having a very bad dream in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's tossing in his sleep or needing a warm glass of milk, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story... -
Rocking in My School Shoes by Eric Litwin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPete the Cat is back - and this time he is rocking in his school shoes. Pete discovers the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and lots of other cool places at school. And no matter where he goes, Pete never stops moving and grooving and singing his song, because it's all good... -
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Warriors: Cats of the Clans by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsHear the stories of the great warriors as they've never been told before! Cats of the Clans is chock-full of visual treats and captivating details, including full-color illustrations and in-depth biographies of important cats—from fierce Clan leaders to wise medicine cats to the most mischievous kits, as well as loners, rogues, and kittypets...Categorized as:
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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... -
Forest of Wolves by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter a harrowing journey, the four bears finally arrive at Toklo's former home. Toklo is thrilled to be in the mountains, surrounded by warm memories of his cubhood, but his homecoming has come at a price. Yakone is dangerously ill and may not survive. Meanwhile, Lusa is unsure of what her future holds...Categorized as:
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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 Bat-Poet by Randall Jarrell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere was once a little brown bat who couldn't sleep days—he kept waking up and looking at the world. Before long he began to see things differently from the other bats who from dawn to sunset never opened their eyes. The Bat-Poet is the story of how he tried to make the other bats see the world his way... -
Lady and the Tramp by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLady, a pampered Cocker Spaniel, loves living with Jim Dear and Darling. Then one day the couple goes away on vacation and leaves the mean Aunt Sarah in charge. When Lady becomes frightened and runs away, Tramp, the neighborhood mutt, takes her under his paw... -
The Fox and The Hound by Daniel P. Mannix
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn intelligent and cunning red fox becomes the valued prey of a half-bloodhound tracker and his master who make it their lifelong goal to end the life of the elusive fox...Categorized as:
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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
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... -
The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat by Nurit Karlin
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is my mat! The fat cat sat on the mat. "Get off!" said the rat. But the fat cat just sat. So the rat got his bat. Then the rat got his hat... -
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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... -
Het verlegen poesje (Gouden Boekjes, #11) by Cathleen Schurr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOne beautiful day, a shy little kitten embarks on a journey filled with adventure! In the course of her wanderings, she meets an interesting and often amusing collection of fellow creatures. The Shy Little Kitten, with illustrations by the renowned Gustaf Tenggren... -
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? by Martin Waddell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt's bedtime, and Little Bear can't get to sleep. He's frightened of the dark, the dark all around, which not even Big Bear's largest lantern can light up. Big Bear finds a way to show Little Bear that there is no need to be afraid... -
Library Mouse by Daniel Kirk
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA shy mouse who lives in the library decides to write and illustrate his own tales. When he's done, he put his books on the shelves. But when the children read the stories, they all wanted to meet the author..Categorized as:
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The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis is the story of the Bear family's move to their now-famous tree house in Bear Country. Would Brother Bear like it? Would he find new friends? He wasn't sure until he got there... -
Warriors: Battles of the Clans by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAn inside look at each Clan's fighting secrets: ShadowClan's night ambush technique ThunderClan's surpriseLightning Strike tactic WindClan's secret underground tunnelingRiverClan's water maneuvers SkyClan's fearsome "skydrop" movePlus never-before-told stories behind the most significant battles in Clan...Categorized as:
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