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Iggy Peck, Architect by David Roberts, Andrea Beaty
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA hilarious, irreverent book about doing your own thing Meet Iggy Peck—creative, independent, and not afraid to express himself! In the spirit of David Shannon’s No, David and Rosemary Wells’s Noisy Nora, Iggy Peck will delight readers looking for irreverent, inspired fun. Iggy has one passion: building... -
![Let's Go for a Drive! (Elephant and Piggie) [Paperback] Mo Willems by Mo Willems]()
Let's Go for a Drive! (Elephant and Piggie) [Paperback] Mo Willems by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLets Go for a... -
![Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell]()
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMolly Lou Melon is different, but this doesn't slow her down... -
![The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden by Karina Yan Glaser]()
The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden by Karina Yan Glaser
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA New York Times bestseller! Return to Harlem's "wildly entertaining" family in this funny, heartwarming sequel. When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to build the best, most magical healing garden in Harlem—in spite of a locked fence, thistles and trash, and the conflicting plans of a wealthy real estate developer... -
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![Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems]()
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTrixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat... -
![A Treasury of Curious George by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey]()
A Treasury of Curious George by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsCurious George has found a lasting place in the hearts of millions of boys and girls all over the world ever since he was brought to life by Margaret and H.A. Rey more than sixty years ago. Here you will find eight timeless stories about George, the man with the yellow hat, and their friends.In this hefty 192-page hardcover treasury, the eight stories are illustrated in the charcoal style of H.A... -
![Elephants Cannot Dance! by Mo Willems]()
Elephants Cannot Dance! by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In Elephants Cannot Dance! Piggie tries to teach Gerald some new moves... -
![Escargot by Dashka Slater]()
Escargot by Dashka Slater
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe unabridged board book edition of the funny and charming award-winning picture book, Escargot. Bonjour! Escargot is a beautiful French snail who wants only two things:1. To be your favorite animal. 2. To get to the delicious salad at the end of the book.But when he gets to the salad, he discovers that there's a carrot in it. And Escargot hates carrots... -
![Madeline and the Bad Hat by Ludwig Bemelmans]()
Madeline and the Bad Hat by Ludwig Bemelmans
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Spanish Ambassador has moved next door, and Madeline knows right away that his son, Pepito, is bad news... -
![Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon]()
Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen curious Penguin finds a lost pinecone in the snow, their friendship grows into something... -
![It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Roger Bollen, Marilyn Sadler]()
It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Roger Bollen, Marilyn Sadler
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsP.J. Funnybunny is tired of cooked carrots and his big ears. It would be way more fun to be a bear, a bird, or a pig...right? Read along as P.J. leaves home and tries to determine who he is—and where he belongs. But this bunny might just learn that all he wants to be is...himself!Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read... -
![Because a Little Bug Went Ka-CHOO! by Rosetta Stone, Dr. Seuss]()
Because a Little Bug Went Ka-CHOO! by Rosetta Stone, Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLittle things can have a big impact, as in this funny Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss (writing under the name Rosetta Stone) and Michael Frith. When a little bug sneezes, he unknowingly sets off a hilarious chain reaction that wreaks havoc clear across town... -
![Then There Were Five by Elizabeth Enright]()
Then There Were Five by Elizabeth Enright
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsWith Father in Washington and Cuffy, their housekeeper, away visiting a sick cousin, almost anything might happen to the Melendy kids left behind at the Four-Story Mistake. In the Melendy family, adventures are inevitable: Mr...Categorized as:
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![Just Grandma and Me by Mercer Mayer]()
Just Grandma and Me by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsCelebrate Mother's Day - and your Grandma - with this classic Little Critter book! Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is spending a day at the beach with his grandma in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Celebrating the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild, this beloved story is the perfect gift for Mother's Day . . -
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![The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats]()
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsThe Snowy Day is the simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night. Keats's illustrations, using cut-outs, watercolors, and collage, are strikingly beautiful in their understated color and composition. The tranquil story mirrors the calm presence of the paintings, and both exude the silence of a freshly snow-covered landscape... -
![A Letter to My Teacher: A Teacher Appreciation Gift by Deborah Hopkinson]()
A Letter to My Teacher: A Teacher Appreciation Gift by Deborah Hopkinson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDear Teacher, Whenever I had something to tell you, I tugged on your shirt and whispered in your ear. This time I'm writing a letter. So begins this picture book about a girl who prefers running and jumping to listening and learning and the teacher who gently inspires her...Categorized as:
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![The Raft by Jim LaMarche]()
The Raft by Jim LaMarche
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsInspired by various experiences from his childhood, Jim LaMarche, beloved illustrator of A Story for Bear and The Elves and the Shoemaker, brings this touching story about one boy's unexpected summer as a river rat to life with his bold, picturesque paintings.Nicky isn't one bit happy about spending the summer with his grandma in the Wisconsin woods; he'd much rather be back in the city... -
![Alfie: by Thyra Heder]()
Alfie: by Thyra Heder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But he’s not very soft, he doesn’t do tricks, and he’s pretty quiet. Sometimes she forgets he’s even there! That is until the night before Nia’s seventh birthday, when Alfie disappears! Then, in an innovative switch in point of view, we hear Alfie’s side of the story. He didn’t leave Nia—he’s actually searching for the perfect birthday present for his dear friend... -
![Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares]()
Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSeparation and miles cannot keep a determined cardinal from his loved one in an ode to serendipity and belief that is destined to be a new Christmas classic. Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree...Categorized as:
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![Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer]()
Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFather and son go camping, but who is really taking care of whom?This heart-warming tale of a father-and-son camping trip is filled with Little Critter's mistakes and good intentions. In spite of the difficulties, however, the happy father and son manage to put up their tent, catch fish for dinner, and sleep beneath the stars... -
![The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant, Stephen Gammell]()
The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant, Stephen Gammell
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe relatives' station wagon: it smelled like a real car, looked like a rainbow, and was roomy enough for a crowd. Lucky! Because a big crowd in all shapes and sizes piled into that old wagon at four o'clock one summer morning and piled out of it the next day at their relatives' place on the north side of the mountains. All in good moods...Categorized as:
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![Madeline's Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans]()
Madeline's Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMadeline's Rescue The lively adventures of the twelve famous little girls and Genevieve the dog take readers once more to Bemelmans' unique and delightful Paris. A Caldecott Award Book. Full-color illustrations... -
![Jorge el Curioso y el conejito by H.A. Rey]()
Jorge el Curioso y el conejito by H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsInspired by a vignette in the classic Curious George Flies a Kite, this is a sweet story of hide-and-seek... -
![Truman by Jean Reidy]()
Truman by Jean Reidy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter his best friend Sarah leaves for her first day of school, a tortoise named Truman goes on an adventure across the living room and learns to be brave in this thoughtful and heartwarming twist on a first experience story.Truman the tortoise lives with his Sarah, high above the taxis and the trash trucks and the number eleven bus, which travels south... -
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![A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: by Chris Van Dusen]()
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: by Chris Van Dusen
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when all of a sudden they find themselves plunging down a mountain and teetering on the edge of a huge waterfall! How will they find their way out of this slippery situation? Chris Van Dusen, the creator of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee, has filled this new adventure with charming illustrations and a playful, rhyming text... -
![Hot Dog by Doug Salati]()
Hot Dog by Doug Salati
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated--and overwhelmed--pup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air. It's summer in the city, and this hot dog has had enough! Enough of sizzling sidewalks, enough of wailing sirens, enough of people's feet right in his face... -
![The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty]()
The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhere have all the bedtime stories gone?One dark, dark night in Burrow Down, a rabbit named Eliza Brown found a book and settled down...when a Snatchabook flew into town.It's bedtime in the woods of Burrow Down, and all the animals are ready for their bedtime story. But books are mysteriously disappearing. Eliza Brown decides to stay awake and catch the book thief... -
![Curious George Makes Pancakes by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey]()
Curious George Makes Pancakes by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEvery year George and the man with the yellow hat attend the pancake breakfast that benefits the children’s hospital. Always curious, George soon finds a way to help out, making some of the most interesting pancakes the crowd has ever seen, as well as a little mischief. This resealable package comes with a paperback and a two-sided cassette tape... -
![George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition by James Marshall]()
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition by James Marshall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLike all best friends, George and Martha do everything together—go to the movies, play at the beach, and just hang around not doing much of anything... -
![Togo by Kate Klimo]()
Togo by Kate Klimo
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSmall, feisty Siberian husky Togo—the overlooked sled-dog hero of the 1925 serum run to Nome—sets the record straight in Dog Diaries #4! When a diptheria epidemic breaks out in isolated Nome, Alaska, in January 1925, the only way to get life-saving serum to the town is by using dog-sled relay teams...Categorized as:
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![Jamberry by Bruce Degen]()
Jamberry by Bruce Degen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis bestselling classic features a berry-loving boy and an endearing rhyme-spouting bear. The fun wordplay and bright paintings with lots of details for young readers to explore make Jamberry a perennial favorite.A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza, looking for blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries... -
![Stone Soup by Jon J. Muth]()
Stone Soup by Jon J. Muth
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThree strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight. That is, until the clever strangers suggest making a soup from stones... -
![Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor]()
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA determined snail.A plump cabbage.A truly epic journey . . .In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship... -
![Bruce's Big Storm by Ryan T. Higgins]()
Bruce's Big Storm by Ryan T. Higgins
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBruce's home is already a full house.But when a big storm brings all his woodland neighbors knocking, he'll have to open his door to a crowd of animals in need of shelter-whether he likes it or not.Readers will love this next installment of the uproarious, award-winning Mother Bruce series... -
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![Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game by Chris Grabenstein]()
Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game by Chris Grabenstein
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBefore Mr. Lemoncello became everyone's favorite game maker, he was a kid who liked to roll the dice . . .Discover the origins of Mr. Lemoncello's Library in this PREQUEL to Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library.Go back to the START and meet thirteen-year-old, PUZZLE-obsessed Luigi Lemoncello!Luigi has a knack for games and puzzles. But sometimes it feels like the cards are stacked against him...Categorized as:
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![Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain: A Nandi Tale by Verna Aardema]()
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain: A Nandi Tale by Verna Aardema
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain. Verna Aardema has brought the original story closer to the English nursery rhyme by putting in a cumulative refrain and giving the tale the rhythm of “The House That Jack Built... -
![The Bee Tree by Patricia Polacco]()
The Bee Tree by Patricia Polacco
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Mary Ellen gets bored with her reading, Grandpa knows a hunt for a bee tree is just what she needs. Half the town joins the exciting chase, but it's not until everyone returns home that Mary Ellen makes a discovery of her own: Sometimes, even the sweetest of things must be worked for...Categorized as:
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![Curious George Goes to a Costume Party by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey]()
Curious George Goes to a Costume Party by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGeorge is excited to attend his first costume party, but there's just one problem--he doesn't have a costume! Will the mischievous little monkey be able to find the perfect one without starting too much trouble? Mrs... -
![Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis]()
Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA celebration of the power of imagination from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning creator of Not a BoxExperience the thrill of the moment when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real!Following the critically acclaimed Not a Box, this book proves that a stick is not always just a stick... -
![Chopsticks (Hyperion Picture Book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Scott Magoon]()
Chopsticks (Hyperion Picture Book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Scott Magoon
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMeet Chopsticks! They've been best friends forever. But one day, this inseparable pair comes to a fork in the road. And for the very first time, they have to figure out how to function apart. From New York Times best-selling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and rising artistic talent Scott Magoon, this witty and inventive tale celebrates both independence and the unbreakable bonds of friendship... -
![Dog's Colorful Day: A Messy Story About Colors and Counting by Emma Dodd]()
Dog's Colorful Day: A Messy Story About Colors and Counting by Emma Dodd
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDog starts off the day with one black spot on his ear. But it seems that wherever he goes, he runs, rolls, and trots right into colors. As he wanders around town, Dog collects spots made of red jam, blue paint, pink ice cream, and more. When he finally arrives back home, Dog has ten different colored spots... -
![Miss Brooks Loves Books by Barbara Bottner, Michael Emberley]()
Miss Brooks Loves Books by Barbara Bottner, Michael Emberley
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWith the help of Miss Brooks, Missy's classmates all find books they love in the library--books about fairies and dogs and trains and cowboys. But Missy dismisses them all--"Too flowery, too furry, too clickety, too yippity."Still, Miss Brooks remains undaunted. Book Week is here and Missy will find a book to love if they have to empty the entire library...Categorized as:
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![Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters by Lesley M.M. Blume]()
Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters by Lesley M.M. Blume
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsEleven-year-old Cornelia is the daughter of two world-famous pianists—a legacy that should feel fabulous, but instead feels just plain lonely. She surrounds herself with dictionaries and other books to isolate herself from the outside world... -
![Where's My Teddy? by Jez Alborough]()
Where's My Teddy? by Jez Alborough
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsYikes! Eddie's in for the surprise of his life when he discovers that his teddy bear has grown much too big to cuddle! But there's fun in store when Eddie meets up with a real bear who's got just the opposite problem—his lost teddy bear has shrunk to a size that's much too small for such an enormous bear to cuddle... -
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![The Penderwicks at Last by Jeanne Birdsall, Susan Denaker]()
The Penderwicks at Last by Jeanne Birdsall, Susan Denaker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe finale you've all been waiting for: The Penderwicks at Last is the final, flawless installment in the modern classic series from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Jeanne Birdsall!Nine years, five older siblings, a few beloved dogs, and an endless array of adventures—these are the things that have shaped Lydia's journey since readers first met her in The... -
![Curious George Gets a Medal: Gift Edition by H.A. Rey]()
Curious George Gets a Medal: Gift Edition by H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAfter repeatedly disastrous efforts to get himself out of trouble, George ends up being the first monkey in space... -
![Today I Feel Silly Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis]()
Today I Feel Silly Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, authors of I’m Gonna Like Me and Where Do Balloons Go?, Today I Feel Silly helps children understand and appreciate their shifting moods... -
![Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell]()
Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWinner of the 2018 Caldecott MedalA girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. How will they find their way home?Paintings rich with feeling tell this satisfying story of friendship and trust. Wolf in the Snow is a book set on a wintry night that will spark imaginations and warm hearts, from Matthew Cordell, author of Trouble Gum and Another Brother... -
![The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle]()
The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, it sees a lantern, a candle, and the eyes of a dog, cat, and owl all glowing in the darkness. It even sees a surprise celebration of light... -
![LOS PREHISTORRATONES 10: ¡LLUEVEN MALAS NOTICIAS, STILTONUT! by Geronimo Stilton]()
LOS PREHISTORRATONES 10: ¡LLUEVEN MALAS NOTICIAS, STILTONUT! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGeronimo Stiltonoot and The Stone Gazette are in the running for the Stone Age Ratitzer: the award for the best prehistoric journalism! But their main competition is Sally Rockmousen, the ruthless host of Gossip Radio -- and she'll stop at nothing to win...Categorized as:
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![Let's Go for a Drive! (Elephant and Piggie) [Paperback] Mo Willems by Mo Willems](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/66dde47b4e18b02636e049b2.jpg)
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