Books like 'Claude in the Spotlight'
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My New Friend Is So Fun! by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 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 My New Friend Is So Fun! Piggie is having so much fun with her new friend... -
![My T-Rex Has A Toothache by Elwyn Tate]()
My T-Rex Has A Toothache by Elwyn Tate
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"My T-Rex has a toothache It keeps him up all night, He moans and groans, gnaws and roars... It's such a sorry sight! My T-Rex has a toothache it's put him off his food he wont eat porkchops... Triceratops.. -
![Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell]()
Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsRod Campbell’s classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo is now available as an oversized jacketed hardcover keepsake edition!Young readers will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent as potential pets—a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant! But will they ever find the perfect fit for the family?With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain, and a whole host of furry friends,... -
![Listen to My Trumpet! by Mo Willems]()
Listen to My Trumpet! 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... -
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![Bears on Wheels by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain]()
Bears on Wheels by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAbout the Book: Bears on Wheels A new edition of the classic Berenstain Bears story, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. When the Berenstain Bears go acrobatic in the hilarious Bears onWheels, pre-school children begin to relate words to pictures whilelearning about numbers and counting... -
![Curious George Visits the Library by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey]()
Curious George Visits the Library by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsGeorge is lucky to arrive at the library just in time for story hour. But it’s not easy for a little monkey to sit still too long. From selecting books to getting his very own library card, George’s day at the library makes reading fun... -
![Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton]()
Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsSerious silliness for all ages!Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books.These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on high quality and durable board book pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages... -
![I Want to Be Somebody New! by Robert Lopshire]()
I Want to Be Somebody New! by Robert Lopshire
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSpot, the chameleon-like leopard star of Put Me in the Zoo, is through with life in the zoo. And with changing his spots, too. Now he’s into changing his shape, and he wants to be somebody new! But as Spot soon discovers, it’s not easy being as big as an elephant or as tall as a giraffe or as small as a mouse... -
![Findus Moves Out by Sven Nordqvist]()
Findus Moves Out by Sven Nordqvist
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvery day at four o'clock in the morning, Findus likes to jump up and down on his bed. He wakes Pettson, who tells him to stop. Because cats really need their early morning exercise, Findus decides to find a house of his own where he can jump and bounce when he likes. But jumping on beds is one thing living without Pettson is quite another... -
![No Roses for Harry! by Gene Zion]()
No Roses for Harry! by Gene Zion
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe popular hero of Harry the Dirty Dog does his best to be rid of Grandmothers birthday presenta silly green sweater with yellow roses. Will bring laughter and sympathy. Recommended for all picture book collections. SLJ... -
![Mickey Mouse's Picnic (A Little Golden Book) by Jane Werner Watson]()
Mickey Mouse's Picnic (A Little Golden Book) by Jane Werner Watson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMickey, Minnie, Pluto, and friends are all set to go on a picnic. They've got a basket full of goodies, including a Great Big Chocolate Cake. But they decide not to let Donald Duck know about their plans, because he has a way of being a pest and has taken the fun out of other outings. He finds out about it anyway, and tracks them down so he can secretly sabotage their swim and steal their lunch... -
![Hair Book by Graham Tether]()
Hair Book by Graham Tether
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratings1979 - Bright & Early Books / Random House - Hardcover - The Hair Book - By Graham Tether / Illustrated by Roy McKie - New - Hard to find first edition - Full Color - Children's Book - Limited Edition -... -
![If Animals Kissed Good Night by Ann Whitford Paul]()
If Animals Kissed Good Night by Ann Whitford Paul
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIf animals kissedlike we kiss good night,Giraffe and his calfwould stretch their necks highand kiss just beneaththe top of the sky. In a cozy bedtime chat with her mom, a young girl wonders how animal families might say good night. Would Wolf and his pup “kiss and then HOWL”? Would Bear and her cub “kiss and then GROWL”? But what about Sloth and her baby? They move soooo slooowwwww . . -
![Chez Bob by Bob Shea]()
Chez Bob by Bob Shea
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the hilarious author of Who Wet My Pants?, Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great, and the Dinosaur Vs. series comes a kid-pleasing read-aloud about a devious alligator who learns to love! Welcome to Chez Bob, which seems like a real restaurant ... until you realize .. -
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![Frog on a Log? by Kes Gray]()
Frog on a Log? by Kes Gray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA read-aloud story that will have kids rhyming around the house!"It's very simple, really. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools, gophers sit on sofas, and frogs sit on logs."Each animal's designated seat rhymes with that animal's name. "It's not about being comfortable," explains the cat. "It's about doing the right thing."The frog does not want to sit on a log... -
![I'll Teach My Dog a Lot of Words by P.D. Eastman, Michael Frith]()
I'll Teach My Dog a Lot of Words by P.D. Eastman, Michael Frith
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn this simple adaptation of Michael Frith's classic Bright & Early Book™, I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words, a pet owner doesn't just teach basics like beg and bark, but also such unlikely canine commands as Shine my shoe! Kiss a goose! and Clean the... -
![Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack by Lynley Dodd]()
Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack by Lynley Dodd
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHairy Maclary and Zachary Quack is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd.A board book editon of this bestelling Hairy Maclary story. Hairy Maclary is looking for some peace and quiet for his afternoon doze. But everywhere he goes he's followed by an irrepressible yellow duckling, Zachary Quack, who wants to footle and frolic and play... -
![Popcorn: A Frank Asch Bear Story by Frank Asch]()
Popcorn: A Frank Asch Bear Story by Frank Asch
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSam Bear invites his friends to an impromptu Halloween party and asks them to bring a treat... -
![The Rabbit Problem by Emily Gravett]()
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... -
![Fox the Tiger by Corey R. Tabor]()
Fox the Tiger by Corey R. Tabor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he decides to become one!Soon Turtle and Rabbit are joining in the fun... -
![Scaredy Squirrel at Night by Mélanie Watt]()
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... -
![Morris Goes to School by Bernard Wiseman]()
Morris Goes to School by Bernard Wiseman
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMorris the moose has an exciting day in school learning the alphabet, counting, singing, spelling, and doing other things that make him a unique moose... -
![The Berenstains' B Book by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain]()
The Berenstains' B Book by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the B Book, the youngest child will be entertained by a hilarious build-up of words beginning with the letter B... -
![Harry and the Lady Next Door by Gene Zion]()
Harry and the Lady Next Door by Gene Zion
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHarry, the mischievous little white dog with black spots, tries everything he can think of to get the lady next door to stop singing. Now this best-selling book is packaged with a cassette featuring a delightful reading by Becca Lish... -
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![Clifford's Halloween by Norman Bridwell]()
Clifford's Halloween by Norman Bridwell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsClifford is an enormous red dog who dressed as a ghost last Halloween... -
![Runaway Retriever by Tui T. Sutherland]()
Runaway Retriever by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn exciting new series about those adorable pets that just won't behave--it's Marley & Me for middle-grade readers!Parker hadn't considered getting a dog, but when playful Merlin, the golden retriever, comes into his life, Parker is thrilled... -
![Dog's First Baby by Natalie Nelson]()
Dog's First Baby by Natalie Nelson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI am a dog.Are you a dog?Welcoming a new baby to the family isn’t always easy. When his humans bring home someone new, Dog is determined to sniff out the truth. Is this arrival another dog, or something else? As Dog investigates, he might just find a new friend in this loud, silly creature.With Dog’s First Baby, Natalie Nelson captures the wonder and humor of a new baby through a dog’s eyes... -
![Slinky Malinki Catflaps by Lynley Dodd]()
Slinky Malinki Catflaps by Lynley Dodd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSlinky Malinki Catflaps is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd.Slinky Malinki wakes from a cosy sleep, stretches and slips out through the catflap and into the night. He's soon joined by his friends Greywacke Jones, Butterball Brown, the Poppadum kittens and the rest of the gang. Hobnobbing happily on the wall,ten in a row, the cats are disturbed by the crotchety Scarface Claw... -
![Do Cows Meow? by Salina Yoon]()
Do Cows Meow? by Salina Yoon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMoo, meow, BAA! Kids will have a blast as they lift the flaps to learn lots of barnyard animal sounds.Do cows sing? Do cows cuckoo? All I know is cows go . . . MOO! Simple, rhythmic, and lots of fun, this big, brightly illustrated board book will have kids happily imitating all kinds of animal “talk... -
![Zootopia: Judy Hopps and the Missing Jumbo-Pop (Disney Picture Book by Walt Disney Company]()
Zootopia: Judy Hopps and the Missing Jumbo-Pop (Disney Picture Book by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOfficer Judy Hopps is on an exciting case in Zootopia. Her day started out like any other, until she stumbled across a crying elephant who was missing his Jumbo-pop. Hand-in-hand, the two retraced his steps and followed clues across the city... -
![The Bike Lesson by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain]()
The Bike Lesson by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLiterary legends Stan and Jan Berenstain take readers for a ride in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. Small Bear has a new bike, but before he can ride it, his dad insists on a teaching him about bike safety. From learning how to stop and turn to going down a hill and traveling roads you know, Small Bear has a lot to learn... -
![Dear Deer: A Book of Homophones by Gene Barretta]()
Dear Deer: A Book of Homophones by Gene Barretta
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsClever Aunt Ant has just moved to the zoo. Speaking in homophones, she describes the quirky animal behavior she sees. There's the MOOSE who loved MOUSSE and ATE EIGHT bowls, and the WHALE who was ALLOWED to WAIL ALOUD--and that's just for starters.This playful picture book introduces children to the richness of language through the concept of homophones... -
![How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? by Jane Yolen]()
How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? by Jane Yolen
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague present their fourth original dinosaur board book, a fun guide to friendship and playing nicely with others... -
![I Don't Want to Eat Bugs by Rachel Branton]()
I Don't Want to Eat Bugs by Rachel Branton
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLisbon is hungry and it’s hard to wait for dinner. When her animal friends try to help her find something tasty to eat, the real the problems begin! Join Lisbon on her funny misadventures.Each beautiful illustration is designed to inspire the imaginations of children. An activity page at the end of the book allows for more fun as they search for special items in the illustrations... -
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![There's a Bear on My Chair by Ross Collins]()
There's a Bear on My Chair by Ross Collins
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPoor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favorite chair, and that chair just isn’t big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move pesky Bear, but nothing works. Once Mouse has gone, Bear gets up and walks home... -
![I'll Follow the Moon by Stephanie Lisa Tara, Lee Edward Födi]()
I'll Follow the Moon by Stephanie Lisa Tara, Lee Edward Födi
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn a quiet, moonlit beach, a baby green sea turtle stirs from a dream of home. Slowly, slowly, with a tap, click, crack, the baby turtle embarks upon a mysterious nighttime journey. Gentle, tender verse and enchanting illustrations carry this tranquil tale from sand to sea... -
![Oi Dog! (Oi Frog and Friends) [Paperback] Kes Gray, Claire Gray by Kes Gray, Claire Gray]()
Oi Dog! (Oi Frog and Friends) [Paperback] Kes Gray, Claire Gray by Kes Gray, Claire Gray
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrog is changing the rules...Dogs no longer sit on frogs. Phew! Dogs now sit on logs - and everyone else is going to have to sit somewhere different too... -
![Martha Speaks by Susan Meddaugh]()
Martha Speaks by Susan Meddaugh
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsProblems arise when Martha, the family dog, learns to speak after eating alphabet soup... -
![The Hiccupotamus by Aaron Zenz]()
The Hiccupotamus by Aaron Zenz
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHIC! HIC! HIC! What's worse than a chronic case of the hiccups? How about a HIPPO with a chronic case of the hiccups? Is there any cure, or are those hiccups doomed to stay? vibrant illustrations, spirited text, and unforgettable characters unite in this exciting debut work from talented author/illustrator Aaron Zens... -
![Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton]()
Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThree earnest animals and one misguided turkey learn about colors, clothes, and getting dressed in this Sandra Boynton classic board book.This whimsical first concept book, featuring a delightful read-aloud text that showcases animals, colors, and clothes, is sure to elicit giggles from little ones as they happily chime in on every spread with an OOPS .BLUE HAT,GREEN HAT,RED HAT,OOPS... -
![Mrs Armitage on Wheels by Quentin Blake]()
Mrs Armitage on Wheels by Quentin Blake
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMrs Armitage sets off for a quiet cycle with her faithful dog, Breakspear, but she just can't help thinking of ways to improve her bicycle. Before very long she has added three very loud horns, a bucket of water to wash her hands, a complete tool kit... -
![Richard Scarry's Great Big School House by Richard Scarry]()
Richard Scarry's Great Big School House by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGreat Big Schoolhouse is lovingly remembered by generations of American children whose first day at school was undoubtedly made easier by Scarry's warm, friendly, and comforting classroom... -
![Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day by Betty G. Birney]()
Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day by Betty G. Birney
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEveryone’s favorite classroom pet is now starring in chapter books! Humphrey is one happy hamster. He lives in Room 26 at Longfellow School. He has a big comfy cage with a wheel perfect for spinning and a room full of friends... -
![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... -
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![Hairy Maclary, SIT by Lynley Dodd]()
Hairy Maclary, SIT by Lynley Dodd
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGalloping here, galloping there,Rollicking, frolicking, EVERYWHERE...Hairy Maclary was feeling jittery and skittery, mischievous and mad... -
![Can I Join Your Club? by John Kelly, Steph Laberis]()
Can I Join Your Club? by John Kelly, Steph Laberis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDuck just has one question: Can I Join Your Club? He wants to belong to all of them. To any of them. Elephant Club, Lion Club, he just wants to belong. And he tries so hard to fit in so he can – kids will love pointing out in the illustrations just exactly how he tries – a curly wig, dark glasses – but it just doesn’t work. He can’t be someone else. So, he starts his own club... -
![Cockatoos by Quentin Blake]()
Cockatoos by Quentin Blake
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe reader may find Professor Dupont's hiding cockatoos in the illustrations of his house, but the professor needs to correct the problem that caused his ten pets to hide in the first place... -
![Bath Time! by Sandra Boynton]()
Bath Time! by Sandra Boynton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's Boynton for the bath!Hey! Hey! What do you say! It’s time to take a bath today.From the irrepressible Sandra Boynton, an irresistible storybook for bath time. It’s a classic tale of pig meets paint. Spattered with colors from a long day at the easel, the pig takes to the tub, washcloth in hoof, determined to get all pink and clean. On the last page, the snout has a bound-in squeaker... -
![Gus's Garage by Leo Timmers]()
Gus's Garage by Leo Timmers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGus's workshop is chock-full of odds and ends. When his friend Rico comes over with a problem (his scooter seat is way too small for a rhino), Gus finds just the thing to fix it... -
![The Imposter by Kelly Collier]()
The Imposter by Kelly Collier
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA laugh-out-loud tale about a skunk who longs for a family, perfect for fans of Gaston and Wolfie the Bunny . Skunk wants to be a dog. EVERYONE loves dogs. And every dog seems to have exactly what he’s looking a home and a family. When Skunk sees a “lost” poster for Max the dog, he wonders if he can pass himself off as the missing pet...
![Oi Dog! (Oi Frog and Friends) [Paperback] Kes Gray, Claire Gray by Kes Gray, Claire Gray](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/66b49de3ad5098575ddcade9.jpg)
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