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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)
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... -
![Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor]()
Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring a kingfisher...Categorized as:
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![The Magic School Bus Spins A Web: A Book About Spiders by Tracey West, Joanna Cole]()
The Magic School Bus Spins A Web: A Book About Spiders by Tracey West, Joanna Cole
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTransported inside a sci-fi movie about giant bugs, Ms... -
![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... -
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![Stuck by Oliver Jeffers]()
Stuck by Oliver Jeffers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom the illustrator of the #1 smash The Day the Crayons Quit comes another bestseller--a giggle-inducing tale of everything tossed, thrown, and hurled in order to free a kite!When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action . . -
![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... -
![The Galactic Goal by Geronimo Stilton]()
The Galactic Goal by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGeronimo Stilton meets outer space in this cosmically fun spin-off series!The spacemice have received an invitation to participate in the intergalactic soccerix championship... -
![Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss]()
Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThis is the diary... of a spider. But don't be worried – he's more scared of you and your gigantic shoe! Actually, he's a lot like you. He goes to gym class and has Grandparents' Day at school. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls, and takes wind–catching lessons...Categorized as:
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![A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton]()
A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA little girl rescues a strange beast in the woods and carries him safely home. But the beast is not happy and escapes! A funny and charming tale about seeing both sides of the story... -
![Bollywood Burglary (Geronimo Stilton #65) by Geronimo Stilton]()
Bollywood Burglary (Geronimo Stilton #65) by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! My detective friend Hercule Poirat and I were headed to India. A Bollywood star we're friends with had received a valuable ruby and wanted us to help her protect it.. -
![Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen]()
Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith enough lunch for three, Mr. Magee and his dog Dee head out to the sea. But what begins as a fun day in the sun turns a bit bumpy when onel playful whale decides to say hello. Soon the crew that once was floating finds themselves flying! How will they get down? Who will come to their rescue? And when will they ever get to eat lunch? Down to the Sea with Mr... -
![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...Categorized as:
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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... -
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![Nanny Piggins and the Race to Power by R.A. Spratt]()
Nanny Piggins and the Race to Power by R.A. Spratt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA vote for Piggins is a vote for cake!In this riveting eighth instalment of Nanny Piggins' adventures, she sets out to thwart Mr Green's political ambitions by running for mayor herself. Her mission - to proudly fight for Liberty, Equality and Cake!Is democracy safe? Probably not. Will Nanny Piggins give everyone in the electorate diabetes from too much cake? Most likely... -
![The Fox and The Hound by Daniel P. Mannix]()
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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![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...Categorized as:
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![It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan, Eric Fan]()
It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan, Eric Fan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from the sky.It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it’s an egg. Others, a gumdrop... -
![Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins]()
Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAll Rupert the mouse wants is to star in a beautiful, wordless picturebook. One that's visually stimulating! With scenic pictures! And style! He has plenty of ideas about what makes a great book, but his friends just WON'T. STOP. TALKING.Children and adults alike will chuckle at this comedic take on bookmaking from acclaimed author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins...Categorized as:
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![Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris]()
Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA cheerful and action-packed adventure about the importance of friendship and community from a successful author and illustrator duo!Once there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn't know it was capable of adventures until a big bear came along. But adventures aren't any fun by yourself, and so enters Froggy, Turtles, Beaver, Racoons, and Duck...Categorized as:
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![Count the Monkeys and Read Along CD by Mac Barnett]()
Count the Monkeys and Read Along CD by Mac Barnett
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKids will giggle as they count all the animals that have frightened the monkeys off the pages. Full of fun reader interactions and keeps readers guessing until the very last page! .. -
![A Bit Lost by Chris Haughton]()
A Bit Lost by Chris Haughton
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLittle Owl must be more careful when he is sleeping - uh-oh! He has fallen from his nest, & with a bump he lands on the ground. Where is his mummy? With the earnest assistance of his new friend Squirrel, Little Owl sets off in search of her, & meets a sequence of other animals... -
![The Digging-est Dog by Al Perkins, Eric Gurney]()
The Digging-est Dog by Al Perkins, Eric Gurney
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA dog who has to learn how to dig doesn't stop until he has dug up the whole town... -
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![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... -
![Boynton's Greatest Hits The Big Blue Box (Boxed Set): Moo, Baa, La La La!; A to Z; Doggies; Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton]()
Boynton's Greatest Hits The Big Blue Box (Boxed Set): Moo, Baa, La La La!; A to Z; Doggies; Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThese four favorite board books from beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton are now available in one hilarious set!The Big Blue Box is a perfect collection for terrific little kids... -
![Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown]()
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAre you bored with being so proper? Do you want to have more fun? Mr Tiger knows exactly how you feel. So he decides to go wild. But does he go too far? There is a time and place for everything...even going wild... -
![Mr. Postmouse's Rounds by Marianne Dubuc]()
Mr. Postmouse's Rounds by Marianne Dubuc
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMr. Postmouse has loaded up his wagon and is ready to deliver the mail. From the lofty heights of the Birds’ tree houses to the inky depths of Mrs. Octopus’s ship, the intrepid letter carrier lets nothing stand in the way of his deliveries. Each spread features whimsically detailed interiors of creatures’ homes, which readers will pore over for delightful surprises...Categorized as:
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![Toys Meet Snow: Being the Wintertime Adventures of a Curious Stuffed Buffalo, a Sensitive Plush Stingray, and a Book-loving Rubber Ball by Emily Jenkins]()
Toys Meet Snow: Being the Wintertime Adventures of a Curious Stuffed Buffalo, a Sensitive Plush Stingray, and a Book-loving Rubber Ball by Emily Jenkins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLumphy, StingRay, and Plastic--the toys from the beloved chapter books Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, and Toys Come Home--are back in a glorious full-color picture book, perfect for gift-giving this holiday season. Acclaimed author Emily Jenkins and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Paul Zelinsky have created a book destined to become a classic...Categorized as:
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![Tadpole's Promise by Jeanne Willis]()
Tadpole's Promise by Jeanne Willis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTadpole loves his rainbow friend, the caterpillar, and she tells him she loves everything about him. "Promise that you will never change," she says... -
![Clifford and the Big Storm by Norman Bridwell]()
Clifford and the Big Storm by Norman Bridwell
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLovable, reliable Clifford comes to the rescue when a hurricane strikes. Once again, the heroism and humor of America's favorite Big Red Dog saves the day--and Emily Elizabeth's grandparents' home--when the big storm comes... -
![Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate]()
Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's the first day of kindergarten and Miss Bindergarten is hard at work getting the classroom ready for her twenty-six new students. Meanwhile, Adam Krupp wakes up, Brenda Heath brushes her teeth, and Christopher Beaker finds his sneaker. Miss Bindergarten puts the finishing touches on the room just in time, and the students arrive... -
![Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato]()
Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhether it's meeting that special friend, or finally getting that long-awaited cupcake, it's the little things that count in this sweet story of a little polka-dotted elephant, Mike Curato's Little Elliot, Big City .Amid the hustle and bustle of the big city, the big crowds and bigger buildings, Little Elliot leads a quiet life... -
![Wild About Books by Judy Sierra]()
Wild About Books by Judy Sierra
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIt started the summer of 2002, when the Springfield librarian, Molly McGrew, by mistake drove her bookmobile into the zoo.In this rollicking rhymed story, Molly introduces birds and beasts to this new something called reading. She finds the perfect book for every animal--tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets...Categorized as:
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![It's a Tiger! by David LaRochelle]()
It's a Tiger! by David LaRochelle
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKids and parents alike will rejoice in this lively read-aloud picture book, as the main character runs into (and away from) a tiger over and over again as the plot gets sillier and sillier. Perfect for acting out while reading, It's a Tiger offers just the right amount of excitement without being too scary, and a sweet ending with a bit of a twist... -
![Ratatouille (Disney/Pixar Ratatouille) by Walt Disney Company]()
Ratatouille (Disney/Pixar Ratatouille) by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's hard being a rat with a silver palate—just ask Remy, the star of Disney / Pixar's newest animated film, Ratatouille! While the other rats of Paris are happy eating trash, Remy dreams of becoming a gourmet chef. Find out how his dream becomes a reality in this deliciously delightful Little Golden Book retelling... -
![Mice Take the Stage by Thea Stilton]()
Mice Take the Stage by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe most famouse band on Mouse Island, the Ratstreet Boys, is performing at Mouseford Academy! The band's producer, Mark Mousington, is an old friend of Professor Anna Aria, and he's auditioning student bands as the opening act... -
![Octonauts and the Great Ghost Reef by Meomi, Vicki Wong]()
Octonauts and the Great Ghost Reef by Meomi, Vicki Wong
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHello Kitty meets Star Trek under the sea! Dive in for adventure with these much-loved picture book characters. The Octonauts are a crew of cute animals who love to explore the big blue ocean... -
![Cat, You Better Come Home by Garrison Keillor]()
Cat, You Better Come Home by Garrison Keillor
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA soulful fable adapted from Keillor's popular "Cat Songs." One cold winter's night, the elegant Puff decides to run away from home. She goes to Europe, where she becomes fabulously rich as a TV cat food spokescat. It's the high life for Puff, dripping in diamonds and mink, until the day she meets disaster. Full color... -
![The Legend of Kevin: A Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure by Philip Reeve, Sarah McIntyre]()
The Legend of Kevin: A Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure by Philip Reeve, Sarah McIntyre
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMax is a young boy living in an ordinary tower block. He longs for adventure in his life - then one day - DOOF! - a flying pony called Kevin crashes into his flat, blown in by a magical storm! The storm causes a huge flood and soon Max's town submerged by water... -
![On The Road by Lucy Nolan]()
On The Road by Lucy Nolan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDown Girl spends her days protecting her master, Rruff, from Here Kitty Kitty and the neighborhood squirrels. But when Rruff invites Down Girl on a road trip, Down Girl knows she’s in for an even bigger adventure. With her best friend, Sit, along for the ride, the fun really begins. These two dogs never know quite where they’re going, but one thing’s certain... -
![Poppleton Everyday by Cynthia Rylant]()
Poppleton Everyday by Cynthia Rylant
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree delightful new tales about Poppleton for beginning readers, with charming illustrations by a best-selling artist, in which Poppleton gets sick while stargazing, goes in search of a new bed, and finds sailing anything but relaxing... -
![Stickler Loves the World by Lane Smith]()
Stickler Loves the World by Lane Smith
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith comes Stickler, a woodland creature who reminds us to appreciate the everyday wonders we often ignore. In a picture book that’s both silly and sweet, readers will find Stickler’s enthusiasm irresistible and see the world anew... -
![Poopsie Gets Lost by Hannah E Harrison]()
Poopsie Gets Lost by Hannah E Harrison
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA fluffy, nap-loving cat goes on the (fur-raising!) outing of a lifetime in this funny and gorgeously illustrated adventure about finding your inner tough kitty.Poopsie the cat spends her days licking her paws and rubbing her ears and looking fluffy, until the pushy narrator of this story pressures her to do something a little less boring...Categorized as:
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![Egg Marks the Spot by Amy Timberlake]()
Egg Marks the Spot by Amy Timberlake
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBuried in the heart of every animal is a secret treasure. For rock scientist Badger, it’s the Spider Eye Agate he found as a cub, stolen years ago by his crafty cousin, Fisher. For Badger’s roommate, Skunk, the treasure is Sundays with the New Yak Times Book Review. When an old acquaintance, Mr. G... -
![Child of the Wolves by Elizabeth Hall]()
Child of the Wolves by Elizabeth Hall
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGranite, a Siberian husky puppy, is all alone in the Alaskan forest after escaping from his kennel. Each moment of his life is threatened until Snowdrift, a great white wolf, welcomes him into a wolf pack. But Granite must earn his place among the wolf tribe by facing vicious attacks from the other wolves, the human wolf hunters, and the constant challenges of the frozen forest...Categorized as:
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![Small Pig by Arnold Lobel]()
Small Pig by Arnold Lobel
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBecause the farmer's wife insists on cleaning his mud puddle, a little pig runs away to the city where he becomes permanently stuck in what he thought was a mud puddle... -
![Lost in the Library by Josh Funk, Stevie Lewis]()
Lost in the Library by Josh Funk, Stevie Lewis
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSteadfast Fortitude and curious Patience are waiting every morning to greet visitors of the Library.That is until, one early morning, when Fortitude finds Patience is missing. The city is about to awake, and the lions absolutely must be in their places before the sun rises. Now, Fortitude must abandon his own post to find his best friend in the Library’s labyrinthine halls... -
![Hotel Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins]()
Hotel Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Bruce gets home from a southern migration trip with his goslings, he is tired. He is grumpy. And he is definitely not in the mood to share his home with the trio of mice who have turned his den into a hotel. There's a possum pillow fight wreaking havoc in one room, a fox luring guests into a stew in the kitchen, and a snuggly crew of critters hogging the bed... -
![Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express by Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds]()
Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express by Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen three guinea pigs from the local pet shop make a great escape, Stink Moody and his friends Webster and Sophie spring into action.TA-DA! The Fantastic Fur Friends round up the little hairballs and bring them safely back to Mrs...Categorized as:
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