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You Get What You Get by Julie Gassman
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMelvin throws fit after fit when he doesn't get what he wants. He must learn how to deal with disappointment. After all, you get what you get and you don't throw a fit... -
![Just for You by Mercer Mayer]()
Just for You by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLittle Critter is trying his best to be a help to his mother in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's trying to make breakfast, mow the lawn, or carry the groceries, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story... -
![The Bad Seed Goes to the Library by Jory John]()
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library by Jory John
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Bad Seed borrows an awesome book from the library in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald!The Bad Seed is in a good mood...for once. That’s because there’s a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The Bad Seed reads, and reads, until the book can’t be read anymore... -
![Boynton's Greatest Hits The Big Yellow Box (Boxed Set): The Going to Bed Book; Horns to Toes; Opposites; But Not the Hippopotamus by Sandra Boynton]()
Boynton's Greatest Hits The Big Yellow Box (Boxed Set): The Going to Bed Book; Horns to Toes; Opposites; But Not the Hippopotamus by Sandra Boynton
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese four favorite board books from beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton are now available in one hilarious set!The Big Yellow Box is a perfect collection for terrific little kids... -
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![The Everything in the Whole Wide World Museum (Sesame Street) (Pictureback (R)) by Norman Stiles, Daniel Wilcox]()
The Everything in the Whole Wide World Museum (Sesame Street) (Pictureback (R)) by Norman Stiles, Daniel Wilcox
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIllustrations in color. The fuzzy Sesame Street puppet tours The Small Hall, The Carrot Room, and other unusual exhibits in a unique museum... -
![Little Blue Truck's Christmas by Alice Schertle]()
Little Blue Truck's Christmas by Alice Schertle
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Can you help count each green tree from one to five and back again? Don’t forget to save one for Blue! Beep! Beep! With the gentle rhythm and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue's new adventure is full of holiday warmth... -
![I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont]()
I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA New York Times best-selling masterpiece featuring a sing-song rhyming text and humorous energetic illustrations about a spirited child and outside-the-box, creative thinking... -
![Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad by Mercer Mayer]()
Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMercer Mayer's Little Critter is getting ready for Christmas in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's making wreaths, eating gingerbread cookies, or putting the star on the top of the tree, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story... -
![Socks for Supper by Jack Kent]()
Socks for Supper by Jack Kent
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen a poor couple exchange socks for cheese and milk, they receive more than expected... -
![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... -
![Just a Mess by Mercer Mayer]()
Just a Mess by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLittle Critter has made quite the mess in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book.Whether he’s shoving junk under the bed, cramming toys in the closet, or overstuffing drawers with clothes, children everywhere will relate to this beloved story... -
![Pajama Time! by Sandra Boynton]()
Pajama Time! by Sandra Boynton
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPull on the bottoms. Put on the top. Get yourself set to pajama-dee-bop—it's Pajama Time!'Pajama Time!' is a good-night book with the irrepressible language, the inimitable illustrations, the irresistible cast of characters only Sandra Boynton could create. It’s time to head to bed to the beat!Come see a jump-roping chicken and a pig on a swing.. -
![My Mouth Is A Volcano by Julia Cook]()
My Mouth Is A Volcano by Julia Cook
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTeaching children how to manage their thoughts and words without interrupting.Louis always interrupts! All of his thoughts are very important to him, and when he has something to say, his words rumble and grumble in his tummy, they wiggle and jiggle on his tongue and then they push on his teeth, right before he ERUPTS (or interrupts)... -
![Jillian Jiggs by Phoebe Gilman]()
Jillian Jiggs by Phoebe Gilman
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJillian Jiggs-- who spends most of her time making up games and playing dress-up-- is much too busy to clean her... -
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![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 . . -
![Purple, Green and Yellow by Robert Munsch]()
Purple, Green and Yellow by Robert Munsch
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBrigid really loves markers. But when she draws on herself with super-permanent ink, she knows that spells trouble... -
![Peace At Last by Jill Murphy]()
Peace At Last by Jill Murphy
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe hour was late and Mr Bear was tired. But he could not sleep - however he tried and wherever he tried. SNORE, SNORE went Mrs Bear. TICK-TOCK, TICK-TOCK went the clock. Would he never get to sleep? The familiar noises, repetition and beautiful illustrations make this delightful picture book an all-time favourite with children and adults everywhere... -
![Just a Little Critter Collection by Mercer Mayer]()
Just a Little Critter Collection by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCelebrate 40 years of Little Critter® with seven classic stories in one book, including: Just for You (the very first Little Critter® story!); Just Go to Bed; All by Myself; I Was So Mad; When I Get Bigger; Just a Mess; and I Just Forgot. This 176-page hardcover collection is a wonderful way to introduce Mercer Mayer’s beloved tales of growing up to a whole new generation... -
![Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner]()
Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSnowmen at Night shared with us the magical, slip-sliding adventures of snowmen after dark . . -
![David Goes to School by David Shannon]()
David Goes to School by David Shannon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNo, David!David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each school day with trouble—and are sure to bring a smile to even the best-behaved reader... -
![Fancy Nancy by Jane O'Connor]()
Fancy Nancy by Jane O'Connor
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFancy Nancy celebrates a decade—that's fancy for ten years!—in this special anniversary edition of the first Fancy Nancy picture book by the New York Times bestselling team of Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. This extra-fancy edition features a link to a free downloadable song from Fancy Nancy the Musical and includes a sheet of lyrics to the song in the back of the book... -
![Sweety by Andrea Zuill]()
Sweety by Andrea Zuill
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn Indie Next List Top 10 Pick! From the author of WOLF CAMP comes the story of a charming, mushroom-loving, headgear-wearing, totally awkward naked mole rat who is looking for like-minded peeps. Sweety is awkward, even for a naked mole rat. She has protruding front teeth, thick glasses, and some very unusual hobbies, including interpretive dance and fungus identification... -
![Bunny Double, We're in Trouble! by Dan Gutman]()
Bunny Double, We're in Trouble! by Dan Gutman
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA.J. and the gang from My Weird School star in this series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring all-new hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more.Hip hop hooray! It's Easter! And this year, Mayor Hubble is hosting an Easter egg roll and a special egg hunt at the mayor's mansion... -
![Oh, Valentine, We've Lost Our Minds! by Dan Gutman]()
Oh, Valentine, We've Lost Our Minds! by Dan Gutman
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA.J. and the gang from My Weird School star in this series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring all-new hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more.It's the week of Valentine's Day, and A.J.'s class is getting a foreign exchange student! His name is Pierre, and he's from France. But what happens when Pierre challenges A.J... -
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![Construction Site on Christmas Night by Sherri Duskey Rinker]()
Construction Site on Christmas Night by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings#1 New York Times Bestselling children's book author Sherri Duskey RinkerA new toddler book and Christmas classic: VROOM and ZOOM into the holidays with this new Christmas classic from the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Mighty, Mighty, Construction Site!Construction toys and construction joys: The trucks are gearing up for Christmas by... -
![Down by the Bay by Raffi]()
Down by the Bay by Raffi
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRaffi's hilarious version of the classic song about strange events that happen down by the bay, where the watermelons grow...Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Down by the Bay perfect for early learning... -
![Arthur S Pet Business: by Marc Brown]()
Arthur S Pet Business: by Marc Brown
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsArthur's determination to prove he is responsible enough to have a puppy brings him a menagerie of animals to care for... -
![Bird Hugs by Ged Adamson]()
Bird Hugs by Ged Adamson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBernard isn’t like other birds. His wings are impossibly long, and try as he might, he just can’t seem to fly. He’s left wondering what his wings are good for…if they’re even good for anything at all. But a chance encounter with a dejected orangutan leads Bernard to a surprising discovery: that maybe what makes him different is actually something to be embraced... -
![Santa Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins]()
Santa Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBruce is a lot of things. He is a bear. He is a grump. He is a pretty decent cook. And he is a mother.One thing Bruce is not?Santa Claus.But that doesn't stop the whole forest from lining up to give him their Christmas wishes when he becomes the victim of mistaken identity - again... -
![Please Try to Remember the First of Octember! by Theo LeSieg]()
Please Try to Remember the First of Octember! by Theo LeSieg
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDr. Seuss imagines a day when all your wishes come true in this classic Beginner Book. Octember the First is the day on which all your most outlandish wishes come true... -
![Mustache Baby by Bridget Heos, Joy Ang]()
Mustache Baby by Bridget Heos, Joy Ang
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his parents have to figure out if it's a good-guy mustache or a bad-guy mustache in this hilarious oversized board book perfect for reading aloud at storytime. When Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his family takes it in stride... -
![What Reggie Did on the Weekend: Seriously! by Lee M. Winter]()
What Reggie Did on the Weekend: Seriously! by Lee M. Winter
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOn the weekend, I looked for a new book. I always read the description first because, you know, I won't read just any old thing. So I read the description for this book and thought it looked okay, so then I read the online sample and laughed so hard that a little bit of pee came out. Okay, a lot of pee came out... -
![Nanette's Baguette by WILLEMS MO]()
Nanette's Baguette by WILLEMS MO
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNanette's Baguette, follows our plucky heroine on her first big solo trip to the bakery. But . . -
![The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear (First Time Books by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain]()
The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear (First Time Books by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHow can Santa's sleigh land when there's no snow on the ground? How can he possibly fit down all those skinny-minny little chimneys? And how come every mall has a different Santa? These are just some of the highly delicate issues handled in this classic First Time Book that's back in print with a cheery new cover for a new generation of Bear fans. From the Hardcover edition... -
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![Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie]()
Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Sherman Alexie and Caldecott Honor winning Yuyi Morales comes a striking and beautifully illustrated picture book celebrating the special relationship between father and son. Thunder Boy Jr. wants a normal name...one that's all his own. Dad is known as big Thunder, but little thunder doesn't want to share a name... -
![The Rover Adventures: The Giggler Treatment / Rover Saves Christmas / The Meanwhile Adventures by Roddy Doyle]()
The Rover Adventures: The Giggler Treatment / Rover Saves Christmas / The Meanwhile Adventures by Roddy Doyle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis special edition contains three classic Rover adventures. The stories included are 'The Giggler Treatment', 'Rover Saves Christmas', and 'The Meanwhile Adventures'... -
![Christmas by Peter Spier]()
Christmas by Peter Spier
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIllustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their parents as they prepare for, and finally celebrate, Christmas... -
![Elf: The Classic Illustrated Storybook by Kim Smith]()
Elf: The Classic Illustrated Storybook by Kim Smith
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRediscover the laughter and cheer of Buddy the Elf in this adorable picture book for readers of all ages! Buddy the Elf has more Christmas spirit than anyone, but he’s never quite fit in with the other elves at the North Pole. Then Buddy learns that he’s really a human—and his father is on the Naughty List! Determined to bring his dad some holiday cheer, he sets out for New York City... -
![Hortense by Malika Ferdjoukh]()
Hortense by Malika Ferdjoukh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHortense, sur SA falaise, tient SON journal intime. Elle y raconte combien c'est dur d'être 1 sur 5, une parmi la multitude, surtout quand cette multitude est composée de : - Charlie qui veut tout réparer à la Vill'Hervé et regarder à la dépense au lieu d'épouser Basile le docteur, de vivre à ses crochets et de fêter Noël au foie gras. - Geneviève qui ment alors qu'elle ne ment jamais... -
![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... -
![Not Me by Elise Gravel]()
Not Me by Elise Gravel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho made this mess?When dad asks who left socks all over the place, a brother and sister insist that it was "Not Me... -
![The Giant Hug by Sandra Horning]()
The Giant Hug by Sandra Horning
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course!Owen’s hug travels across the country in a series of hilarious, sometimes awkward, always heartfelt embraces between animals of different shapes and sizes. Valeri Gorbachev’s adorable artwork pairs beautifully with Sandra Horning’s charming text, and makes for a fun, funny, and educational read-aloud... -
![Hello, Ninja by N.D. Wilson]()
Hello, Ninja by N.D. Wilson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNow a Netflix animated TV series!Are you longing for adventure? Mischief? What about sandwiches ?Tag along with one sneaky ninja who is happy to share his busy day (but not his lunch) with curious kids everywhere in this rhyming picture book perfect for fans of The Three Ninja Pigs and 10 Little Ninjas. Written by bestselling author Nate “N.D... -
![Mr. S: A First Day of School Book by Monica Arnaldo]()
Mr. S: A First Day of School Book by Monica Arnaldo
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPrepare for plenty of giggles as a kindergarten class arrives for their first day of school, but can't find their teacher—only a delicious-looking sandwich and the words "Mr. S" scribbled on the chalkboard. Chaos ensues as the kids argue whether or not the sandwich must be their teacher... -
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![Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! by Mo Willems]()
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new holiday classic.It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for driving a sleigh! ’Tis also the season—for driving a sleigh! Oh, and joy to the—driving a sleigh! The Pigeon has made a list and checked it once... -
![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... -
![Just Going to the Dentist by Mercer Mayer]()
Just Going to the Dentist by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor use in schools and libraries only. Little Critter goes to the dentist for a checkup, and finds that going to the dentist isn't so bad... -
![Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words: From Accessories to Zany by Jane O'Connor]()
Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words: From Accessories to Zany by Jane O'Connor
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the dazzling bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, a picture book with an educational twist for the fancy girl with an even fancier vocabulary. Fancy words are simply fascinating! Learn how to speak fancy with help from Nancy in this A–Z guide. From everyone's favorite fancy girl comes an alphabetical guide to enhancing vocabulary... -
![I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed by Lauren Child]()
I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed by Lauren Child
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCharlie has this little sister Lola.Sometimes he has to try and get her to go to bed.This is a hard job because Lola likes to stay up late.Lola says, "I am not slightly sleepy at 6 or 7 or 8. I am still wide awake at 9 and not at all tired at 10, 11 and 12 and I will probably still be perky even at 13 o'clock in the morning."Lola says she never gets tired... -
![Arthur Writes a Story by Marc Brown]()
Arthur Writes a Story by Marc Brown
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhat makes a good story? That's the question Arthur asks himself when Mr. Ratburn gives a creative writing assignment to his class...
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