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Disney's The Lion King by Don Ferguson, Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsRelive Walt Disney's 32nd full-length animated feature in this beautiful, hardcover, 96-page classic storybook that accurately captures the movie magic and places it right into a child's hands. With every turn of a page, adventure unfolds to create memories that will last a lifetime... -
![The Lion King by Walt Disney Company]()
The Lion King by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Lion King's son, Simba, is destined to become king of Pride Rock. But there is one thing standing in his way - Scar, his wicked uncle. Scar plans to take over the Pride Lands, but first he muist kill Simban and his father. He enlists the help of three menacing hyenas, and the trap is set.. -
![Hatchamob: Book 5 by Pixel Ate]()
Hatchamob: Book 5 by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA new country to visit, complete with new friends, new enemies, and a new . . . war?Ellie, Ridge, Hawke and Scorch have discovered a clue to find Ridge’s missing mom. She may have escaped to the neighboring country of Tatsujin. Things have been going well in the kingdom of Lamaria with Jamal and Alice now ruling, even though the menace of rampaging behemoths still looms in the background... -
![Hatchamob: MegaBlock Edition by Pixel Ate]()
Hatchamob: MegaBlock Edition by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll three books in one handy dandy collection!Ellie and her new friend Ridge stumbled across the king's horrible secret. Or rather, the secret stumbled across them, in the form of a raging behemoth that almost destroyed their village.They now know the entire kingdom is in danger, and Ellie takes it upon herself to warn the villages... -
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![The Little Mermaid (Disney Classics Collection Storybook) by Sheryl Kahn]()
The Little Mermaid (Disney Classics Collection Storybook) by Sheryl Kahn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTo a child, every day is filled with adventure and fantasy. So is a Classic Storybook from Mouse Works. Reading a Classic Storybook is like watching a favorite Disney animated movie all over again. With 96 pages of enchanting story and action-packed illustrations, each book captures the movie magic and places it right in a child's hands... -
![Lady and the Tramp (Disney Classics Collection Storybook) by Jamie Simons]()
Lady and the Tramp (Disney Classics Collection Storybook) by Jamie Simons
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRelive the movies one book at a time.To a child, every day is filled with adventure and fantasy. So is a Classic Storybook from Mouse Works. With 96 pages of enchanting story and action-packed illustrations, each book captures the movie magic and places it right into a chid's hands. The Classic Storybook Collection from Mouse Works - the books your child will laugh, learn, and live with every day... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Hatchamob: Book 6 by Pixel Ate]()
Hatchamob: Book 6 by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe country of Lamaria is on the brink of war, whether they know it or not, and Ellie, Ridge, Hawke, and Scorch find themselves caught smack in the middle of it all. They’re no strangers to danger, but they've never faced a threat quite like this before. The Voidlord has set his sights on Lamaria, and he'll stop at nothing to achieve his ultimate goal—world domination... -
![Hatchamob: Book 11 by Pixel Ate]()
Hatchamob: Book 11 by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUh oh. The cat is out of the bag. Rather, the fox is out of the bag.How will Pordeaux react to finding out Copper is a legendary hatchamob?Things might get a little crazy... -
![The Accidental Minecraft Family: MegaBlock 4 Edition: Books 13-16 by Pixel Ate]()
The Accidental Minecraft Family: MegaBlock 4 Edition: Books 13-16 by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJack, Kate, their parents, and pet cat Bruce Lee the Scar-Faced Ninja Attack Kitty From Japan (Who Smells Like Poop) went to bed one night like normal. But when they woke up, everything was NOT normal... -
![Hatchamob: Book 9 by Pixel Ate]()
Hatchamob: Book 9 by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s the second and final year at the Hatchamob Academy, and Ridge and Ellie are the rising stars. They crushed the competition in last year's tournament, and now get to be in the very first Intramural Hatchamob League. That means, battles, battles, and more battles... -
![Hatchamob: Book 7 by Pixel Ate]()
Hatchamob: Book 7 by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWar is coming.Despite their best efforts, the tribal sects of Tatsujin could not be turned away. The Waterlord failed. The council failed. Ellie failed.They must rush to return to the capital with the terrible news and help the king and queen prepare the kingdom... -
![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... -
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![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.. -
![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 Trip to Panama by Janosch]()
The Trip to Panama by Janosch
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLittle bear and little tiger live in a little house by the river. One day, a wonderful-smelling crate floats past them, with the word PANAMA written on it. Little bear and little tiger decide that Panama must be the land of their dreams, and set off on a quest to find it.A touching story about learning to appreciate what you have... -
![Beem by Gavriil Troyepolsky]()
Beem by Gavriil Troyepolsky
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Beem was born, his coloring was all wrong for a purebred Gordon setter. He was white, with one black ear, and the breeder was prepared to destroy him. But a different sort of man, a recent widower, was beguiled by the infant pup and took him away to the quiet, book-filled room that was home... -
![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... -
![Walt Disney's Alice In Wonderland by Teddy Slater]()
Walt Disney's Alice In Wonderland by Teddy Slater
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe tale of Alice through the looking glass as retold by Walt Disney... -
![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... -
![The Jungle Book by Walt Disney Company]()
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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![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... -
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![Curious George Goes to the Beach by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey]()
Curious George Goes to the Beach by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOne hot summer day, George and the man with the yellow hat go to the beach. What fun George has at the beach! What fun he has feeding the seagulls! It's fun, that is, until they fly away with something valuable and George must find a clever way to save the day... -
![Hedgehog in the Fog by Sergei Kozlov, Yuriy Norshteyn]()
Hedgehog in the Fog by Sergei Kozlov, Yuriy Norshteyn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings'Hedgehog in the Fog' is an international bestseller which has already been published in many languages. The book is based on Francesca Yarbusova's sketches to the award-winning animated film directed by Yuri Norstein. It is about the adventures of the philosophical little Hedgehog on his way to meet with his friend Bear... -
![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... -
![Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (Giant Little Golden Book) by Richard Scarry]()
Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (Giant Little Golden Book) by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLibrarian note: an older cover for this edition can be found here.The station wagon, the tow truck, the garbage truck and the bulldozer. Every manner of machinery that moves is riotously depicted in this classic favorite... -
![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 . . -
![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... -
![Toy Story by Walt Disney Company]()
Toy Story by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this retelling of Disney's Toy Story, all the highlights of the animated film are transformed into action-packed pop-up scenes with all the favorite characters from the film...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Black Beauty by Lisa Church, Anna Sewell]()
Black Beauty by Lisa Church, Anna Sewell
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFollowing Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: " Classic Starts." The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. "Classic Starts" treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve--all at an incomparable price... -
![Toot & Pudd UK by Holly Hobbie]()
Toot & Pudd UK by Holly Hobbie
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTen 3 1/2 x 5" blank notecards (5 each of 2 designs) in a colorful wallet-style portfolio...Categorized as:
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![Walt Disney's Mickey and the Beanstalk by Dina Anastasio]()
Walt Disney's Mickey and the Beanstalk by Dina Anastasio
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRetells the traditional tale of Jack and the beanstalk with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy playing major roles... -
![Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World by Richard Scarry]()
Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratings33 lively stories about everyday life around the world... -
![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... -
![Once There Was a Bear: Tales of Before It All Began by Jane Riordan]()
Once There Was a Bear: Tales of Before It All Began by Jane Riordan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA delightful new collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories, told in the style of A. A. Milne, that explores life before the Hundred Acre Wood.How did Christopher Robin meet his beloved bear? Did Pooh and his friends see any of London before they moved to the Hundred Acre Wood? These questions and more are explored in this charming new collection of stories...Categorized as:
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![Walt Disney's Peter Pan by Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson]()
Walt Disney's Peter Pan by Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPeter Pan, the Lost Boys, and Captain Hook have been some of the world's most storied characters since J.M. Barrie introduced them in his beloved tale, Peter Pan. In this new picture book, Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson take a fresh look at these characters as only they can... -
![A Fish Out of Water by Helen Marion Palmer]()
A Fish Out of Water by Helen Marion Palmer
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsIllus. in color. "Comic pictures show how the fish rapidly outgrows its bowl, a vase, a cook pot, a bathtub."--The New York Times... -
![The Best Nest by P.D. Eastman]()
The Best Nest by P.D. Eastman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIllustrated in full color, Mr. and Mrs. Bird's search for a "better" nest leads them to some peculiar spots.In this NOOK kids Read to Me book, children can choose to hear the story read aloud, tap to enlarge text and pinch & stretch to zoom in on pictures... -
![The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Washing by Trinka Hakes Noble]()
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Washing by Trinka Hakes Noble
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt starts off as an ordinary class trip to the farm - boring, kind of dull. But before very long, chaos takes over as one zany incident leads to another, even zanier, one. Soon the entire farm is uproariously out of control.Steven Kellog's full-color pictures prove and ideal match for Trinka Hakes Noble's droll cumulative tale in this slapstick romp... -
![Clifford the Small Red Puppy by Norman Bridwell]()
Clifford the Small Red Puppy by Norman Bridwell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIntroducing Clifford Beginning Books featuring classic Clifford stories in a paper-over-board format priced at only $3.99!How did Clifford become such a big red dog? Read and find out how a simple wish from Emily Elizabeth led to Clifford's amazing growth, in this reissue of a classic Clifford book... -
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![Lady and the Tramp by Walt Disney Company]()
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... -
![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... -
![Anatole by Eve Titus]()
Anatole by Eve Titus
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAnatole is a most honorable mouse. When he realizes that humans are upset by mice sampling their leftovers, he is shocked! He must provide for his beloved family--but he is determined to find a way to earn his supper. And so he heads for the tasting room at the Duvall Cheese Factory. On each cheese, he leaves a small note--"good," "not so good," "needs orange peel"--and signs his name...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![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... -
![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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