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Two Toreadors from Vasukovka Village by Vsevolod Nestayko
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo Ukrainian country boys spend a night on a desert island, take a trip to a big city and have many exciting adventures... -
![The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-Up by Robert Sabuda, L. Frank Baum]()
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-Up by Robert Sabuda, L. Frank Baum
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRobert Sabuda has created a resplendent pop-up version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication. This glorious edition is told in a shorter version of L. Frank Baum's original text, with artwork in the style of W. W. Denslow... -
![Iggy Peck, Architect by David Roberts, Andrea Beaty]()
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... -
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![Disney Winnie-the-Pooh: The Honey Tree by Bob Totten, Walt Disney Company]()
Disney Winnie-the-Pooh: The Honey Tree by Bob Totten, Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsOh, bother! Why do bees have to make their honey way up high in a tree? When climbing (and falling out of) a tree doesn’t work, Pooh uses a big balloon to float up to the yummy honey... -
![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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![Curious George Visits the Zoo Book & Cassette by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey]()
Curious George Visits the Zoo Book & Cassette by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCurious George and the man with the yellow hat visit the zoo. A hungry Curious George snatches a pail of bananas from the zoo keeper. Though he shouldn't have taken the bananas, George soon changes the zookeeper's shouts to praise with his clever, helpful ways... -
![Денискины рассказы by Victor Dragunsky, Виктор Драгунский]()
Денискины рассказы by Victor Dragunsky, Виктор Драгунский
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsЗнаменитые "Денискины рассказы" Виктора Драгунского открывают читателю неповторимый мир Дениски Кораблева и его друзей, где их детская непосредственность и готовность к веселым приключениям всегда одерживают верх над серой повседневностью и не дают скучать ни им, ни их родителям... -
![Walt Disney Aladdin by Walt Disney Company]()
Walt Disney Aladdin by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA retelling of the adventures of Aladdin, who, with the aid of a genie from a magic lamp, fights an evil sorcerer and wins the hand of a beautiful princess... -
![We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen]()
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsCome along on a bear hunt in this award-winning classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one.. Will you come too? For more than twenty-five years readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favorite... -
![The Hour of Magic by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami]()
The Hour of Magic by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!I, Geronimo Stilton, was amazed to find myself called back to the Kingdom of Fantasy for another adventure. Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, needed my help -- time itself was under threat! Something evil was making the hands of the magical Tick Tock Timepiece spin faster and faster... -
![Toy Story 2: A Read-Aloud Storybook by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld]()
Toy Story 2: A Read-Aloud Storybook by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe complete retelling of favorite Disney movies in a true read-aloud style... -
![The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen]()
The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERDeep in the water,Mr. Fish swims aboutWith his fish face stuckIn a permanent pout.Can his pals cheer him up?Will his pout ever end?Is there something he can learnFrom an unexpected friend?Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading "dreary wearies" isn't really his destiny... -
![If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff]()
If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 34 ratings"If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it..." If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, and she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. She'll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles.. -
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![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... -
![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... -
![প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু by Satyajit Ray]()
প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু by Satyajit Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsপ্রফেসর শঙ্কু সিরিজের প্রথম এই বইটি নয়টি গল্প রয়েছে- ১. ব্যোমযাত্রীর ডায়রি (প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় সন্দেশ পত্রিকার ১৯৬১ সনের সেপ্টেম্বর-নভেম্বর সংখ্যায়)২. প্রফেসর শঙ্কু ও হাড় (প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় সন্দেশ পত্রিকার ১৯৬৪ সনের জানুয়ারি সংখ্যায়)৩. প্রফেসর শঙ্কু ও ম্যাকাও (প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় সন্দেশ পত্রিকার ১৯৬৪ সনের শারদীয় সংখ্যায়)৪... -
![Roald Dahl Treasury by Roald Dahl]()
Roald Dahl Treasury by Roald Dahl
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThis extraordinary collection takes readers on a fascinating journey into Dahl's unique imagination. At over 400 pages, it contains excerpts from Dahl's best-loved fiction for children and his autobiographical material. There are stories, rhymes, and memoirs as well as unpublished poetry and letters... -
![Walt Disney's Dumbo (A Little Golden Book) by Walt Disney Company]()
Walt Disney's Dumbo (A Little Golden Book) by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsEveryone's favorite big-eared little elephant finds his way to the skies in this uplifting Little Golden Book. With artwork from the 1940s, allof the original charm and beauty of the Disney classic can be found in this vintage book... -
![Toby and the Secrets of the Tree by Timothée de Fombelle]()
Toby and the Secrets of the Tree by Timothée de Fombelle
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA breathless, high-stakes quest to save the miniature world of the Tree — and reunite loved ones lost — unfolds with wit, suspense, and startling revelations.Toby’s world is under greater threat than ever before. A giant crater has been dug right into the center of the Tree, moss and lichen have invaded the branches, and one tyrant controls it all... -
![Get Into Gear, Stilton! by Geronimo Stilton]()
Get Into Gear, Stilton! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. I, Geronimo Stilton, was selected by the mayor to give a special driving demonstration, but my drivers' license had expired! I had only a week to relearn everything to pass the test for a new one... -
![The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams]()
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOnce upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard...clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap.And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life! With bouncy refrains and classic art, this timeless Halloween story is perfect for reading aloud... -
![Curious George Takes a Job by H.A. Rey]()
Curious George Takes a Job by H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCurious George is a good little monkey. But he' very curious.One day George escapes from the zoo, He rides on top of a bus, he gets busy in a kitchen and takes a job washing windows. Then he sees some men painting ... and of course George is very curious... -
![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 . . -
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![Bravo, Amelia Bedelia! by Herman Parish]()
Bravo, Amelia Bedelia! by Herman Parish
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor use in schools and libraries only. Sent by Mrs. Rogers to the station to pick up the conductor for the school concert, Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded, haphazard maid, begins a new series of misadventures by bringing the train conductor home... -
![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... -
![Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson]()
Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsOne by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Curious George Flies a Kite by Margret Rey]()
Curious George Flies a Kite by Margret Rey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn this Curious George classic tale, everyone's favorite monkey goes on a wild adventure that includes cute bunnies, fishing, cake, a powerful kite, a helicopter, and whole lot of playful fun and mischief right in his own neighborhood... -
![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.. -
![They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? by Patrick F. McManus]()
They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? by Patrick F. McManus
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMcManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, unappreciated lore, and opportunities for disaster to be found in such outdoor recreations as camping, hunting, and fishing... -
![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... -
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![Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas! by Alastair Heim]()
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas! by Alastair Heim
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Grinch is BACK and ready to prove to the residents of Who- ville that he's changed. This heartwarming sequel is written and illustrated in the style of Dr. Seuss's beloved holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!The Grinch had been patiently waiting all year,To celebrate Christmas and bring the Whos cheer,And to show every Who he was DIFFERENT now... -
![Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds]()
Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe sky’s no limit as the author-illustrator of The Dot and Ish winds up his Creatrilogy with a whimsical tale about seeing the world a new way.Marisol loves to paint... -
![Bear Feels Scared by Karma Wilson]()
Bear Feels Scared by Karma Wilson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBad weather frightens Bear, but his woodland friends are there to help him in this sweet, reassuring Bear story from bestselling duo Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman!In the deep, dark woodsby the Strawberry Vale,a big bear lumbersdown a small, crooked trail…The sun is setting and it’s getting chilly... -
![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... -
![The Adventures of Geraldine Woolkins by Karin Kaufman]()
The Adventures of Geraldine Woolkins by Karin Kaufman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYoung Geraldine longs to have adventures as thrilling as those in the Book of Tales, the book her papa reads to her and her brother Button at night. More than that, she wants to be brave--a seemingly impossible task in a world where ravens throw black shadows over the earth and wolves prowl barren lands in search of their prey. But Geraldine is a mouse. The weakest of ground things...Categorized as:
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![Badjelly The Witch: A Fairy Story by Spike Milligan]()
Badjelly The Witch: A Fairy Story by Spike Milligan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBadjelly The Witch can turn children into sausages or chop them up to make boy-girl soup. She can turn policemen into apple trees or bananas into mice and she is the wickedest witch in all the world.Searching for Lucy, their cow, Tim and Rose become lost in the great black forest. There they meet Binklebonk the Tree Goblin, Mudwiggle the worm, Silly Sausage the grasshopper and Dinglemouse... -
![Open House for Butterflies by Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak]()
Open House for Butterflies by Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsContinuing a two-year program to bring back twenty-two Maurice Sendak treasures long out of print, our second season of publication highlights one of the most successful author-illustrator pairings of all time. A pioneer of great children's literature, Ruth Krausspublished more than thirty books for children during a career that spanned forty years... -
![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... -
![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... -
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![Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer]()
Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMicha Archer's detailed collages give readers an outlook on the splendors of nature.When two curious kids embark on a wonder walk, they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light... -
![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! .. -
![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... -
![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... -
![A Fly Went By by Mike McClintock]()
A Fly Went By by Mike McClintock
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIllustrated in color. A fly went by, followed by a frog, who's chased by a cat, who's chased by a dog and a host of other frantic characters, in a humorous cumulative tale... -
![Mouse Soup by Arnold Lobel]()
Mouse Soup by Arnold Lobel
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsIn 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers-they could read the story comfortably and not feel overwhelmed by the text...
![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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