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Hurry Up, Franklin by Paulette Bourgeois
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin sets off to Bear's house for a birthday party, but it's far from a straightforward journey. Like most preschoolers, Franklin is a dawdler, slow even for a turtle. The trip becomes an opportunity to play leapfrog with Rabbit, slip and slide in the mud with Otter, and maybe even play hide-and-seek with Fox... -
![Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection by Dr. Seuss]()
Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection by Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA perfect gift for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occasions of all kinds, this collection of five beloved Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss--"The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, "and "Fox in Socks"--will be cherished by young and old alike... -
![Miss Nelson Is Back by Harry Allard]()
Miss Nelson Is Back by Harry Allard
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn this sequel to Miss Nelson is Missing, the scheming kids in Room 207 are in for a big surprise from the scariest substitute around: Miss Viola Swamp. Includes bonus downloadable audio. When their teacher has to go away for a week, Miss Nelson's kids are excited to "really act up... -
![Walt Disney's Dumbo by Teddy Slater]()
Walt Disney's Dumbo by Teddy Slater
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA little elephant uses his enormous ears to become the star of the circus... -
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![On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman]()
On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOn the night you were born, you brought wonder and magic to the world. The moon stayed up till morning. Polar bears danced.Here is a book that celebrates the one and only ever you! Now available in its entirety in board book format, Nancy Tillman's masterpiece is perfect for acknowledging the special people in our lives that they are loved... -
![Патиланско царство by Ran Bosilek, Ран Босилек]()
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![HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics: A Child's First Collection by Katherine Brown Tegen, Various]()
HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics: A Child's First Collection by Katherine Brown Tegen, Various
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom early, beloved classics such as Goodnight Moon and Harold and the Purple Crayon to such recent treasures as If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Pete's a Pizza, this collection assembles twelve of the greatest picture books ever published. Parents can share the joy of introducing young children to many timeless favorites that have already enchanted millions of readers... -
![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... -
![Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia by Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat]()
Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia by Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLearn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia!Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper.The doctor is out! But Amelia Bedelia is ready to help a crowd of grouchy patients... -
![Mike Mulligan and More: A Virginia Lee Burton Treasury by Virginia Lee Burton]()
Mike Mulligan and More: A Virginia Lee Burton Treasury by Virginia Lee Burton
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBest known for the ever popular Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and the Caldecott Medal winner The Little House, Virginia Lee Burton wrote and illustrated stories that have been entertaining children, parents, and grandparents for more than sixty years... -
![The Sweet Smell of Christmas by Patricia M. Scarry]()
The Sweet Smell of Christmas by Patricia M. Scarry
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCelebrate the sights and smells of Christmas with this classic scratch-and sniff book--a fragrant stocking stuffer perfect for any child!Join Little Bear as he prepares for the holidays, all the while giving readers a chance to smell six wonderful scents including apple pie, christmas tree, hot chocolate, and more! This delectable treat is a perfect way for families to spend the yuletide season... -
![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... -
![Heidi by Lisa Church, Johanna Spyri]()
Heidi by Lisa Church, Johanna Spyri
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Heidi’s Aunt Dete brings the orphaned girl to live with her grandfather, no one can imagine the bitter, solitary old man caring for a child. But, to everyone’s surprise, the two grow to love each other—and Heidi blossoms in her new home. Johanna Spyri’s charming story—and spirited heroine—have won children’s hearts for more than a century...Categorized as:
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![حسنی نگو یه دسته گل by منوچهر احترامی, غلامعلی مکتبی]()
حسنی نگو یه دسته گل by منوچهر احترامی, غلامعلی مکتبی
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA children... -
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![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... -
![Best Little Word Book Ever by Richard Scarry]()
Best Little Word Book Ever by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHuckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and Goldbug guide children on a point-and-learn journey through the words around them... -
![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... -
![Good Night, Little Bear by Patricia M. Scarry]()
Good Night, Little Bear by Patricia M. Scarry
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFirst a story, and then a kiss from Mother Bear, and Father Bear carries Little Bear to bed. And that's when the fun begins. Father Bear gets to Little Bear's room, but Little Bear is missing! Little readers will see him hiding in the MOST obvious place but Father Bear cannot seem to find him... -
![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... -
![The Jolly Pocket Postman by Janet Ahlberg, Allan Ahlberg]()
The Jolly Pocket Postman by Janet Ahlberg, Allan Ahlberg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEveryone's favorite postman finds himself in Alice's Wonderland, knee-high to a Mad Hatter, but nothing can stop the Jolly Postman from completing his mail route as he travels through the Emerald City with Dorothy and other fairy-tale favorites...Categorized as:
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![Eloise Wilkin Stories by Eloise Wilkin, Jane Werner Watson]()
Eloise Wilkin Stories by Eloise Wilkin, Jane Werner Watson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLittle Golden Books illustrated by Eloise Wilkin are among the most remembered, beloved, and requested by consumers. This collection, which contains nine of her best-loved books, will be cherished by collectors, parents, and children for years to come... -
![Don't Let the Pigeon Finish This Activity Book! by Mo Willems]()
Don't Let the Pigeon Finish This Activity Book! by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Pigeon really, really wants to finish this activity book! But that pesky Duckling keeps getting in the way. Oh, and there's someone new on the scene causing all kinds of problems....Follow the Bus Driver's lead as you write, color, draw, create--even build an airport!--in this fun-filled book starring the Pigeon and YOU... -
![Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose: One Hundred Best-Loved Verses by Mary Engelbreit]()
Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose: One Hundred Best-Loved Verses by Mary Engelbreit
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times bestseller! From the warm and colorful imagination of Mary Engelbreit comes a Mother Goose book bursting with warmth and humor.This highly illustrated hardcover treasury includes everyone’s favorite time-honored characters—Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Jack and Jill, and many, many more... -
![I Knew You Could!: A Book for All the Stops in Your Life (By CRAIG DORFMAN) (Illustrated by CRISTINA ONG) by Craig Dorfman]()
I Knew You Could!: A Book for All the Stops in Your Life (By CRAIG DORFMAN) (Illustrated by CRISTINA ONG) by Craig Dorfman
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCelebrate graduation and achievements big or small with The Little Engine That Could!The determined Little Blue Engine is back, bringing inspiring and enlightening words of wisdom to graduates of all ages as they make the transition from one phase of life to the next... -
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![Walt Disney's Mother Goose (A Little Golden Book) by Al Dempster]()
Walt Disney's Mother Goose (A Little Golden Book) by Al Dempster
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsVintage artwork and the classic Disney characters add a world of charm to these perennial Mother Goose nursery rhyme favorites–from “Peter Pumpkin Eater,” “Hey, Diddle, Diddle,” and “Little Miss Muffet” to “Jack Sprat,” “Simple Simon,” “Old King Cole,” and more. This Little Golden Book from the 1940s is a must-have addition to every Little Golden Book collector’s library... -
![My First Counting Book by Garth Williams, Lilian Moore]()
My First Counting Book by Garth Williams, Lilian Moore
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's easy to learn counting with this classic Little Golden Book!The rhythmic text, paired with heartwarming animal illustrations by Garth Williams, have made counting from one to ten a joy for nearly 60 years. A must for every toddler and preschooler's library.Little Golden Books have been loved by children for over 75 years... -
![Dr. Seuss's Gertrude McFuzz: Vocal Score by Robert Kapilow, Dr. Seuss]()
Dr. Seuss's Gertrude McFuzz: Vocal Score by Robert Kapilow, Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratings(Vocal Score). The classic Dr. Seuss story of the girl-bird who learns to like herself just as she is, presented in a delightfully lively musical style combining jazz, pop and classical influences. Perfect for young and family audiences, and a great companion piece to Kapilow's previously published Green Eggs and Ham . Also available: Green Eggs and Ham 50482453 Vocal Score $14... -
![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... -
![Pride & Prejudice: A BabyLit® Counting Primer by Jennifer Adams]()
Pride & Prejudice: A BabyLit® Counting Primer by Jennifer Adams
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith the perennial popularity of classic writers like Jane Austen and William Shakespeare, Baby Lit™ is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature...Categorized as:
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![Fantastic Mr Fox by David Wood, Roald Dahl]()
Fantastic Mr Fox by David Wood, Roald Dahl
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAdaptation for the stage... -
![Baby Animals by Garth Williams]()
Baby Animals by Garth Williams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWritten and illustrated by some of the best children's book authors and artist,Little Golden Books are known by their gold-foil binding and by the pleasure they bring to children... -
![Pickle-Chiffon Pie by Jolly Roger Bradfield]()
Pickle-Chiffon Pie by Jolly Roger Bradfield
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBook by Jolly Roger... -
![Franklin Goes to School by Paulette Bourgeois, Barbara Rosenblat]()
Franklin Goes to School by Paulette Bourgeois, Barbara Rosenblat
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWith his new pencil case packed with a ruler, eraser and 12 colored pencils, Franklin is ready for his first day of school -- until it's time to board the bus. In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin faces the excitement and fear of starting school... -
![Curious George Learns the Alphabet by H.A. Rey, Margret Rey]()
Curious George Learns the Alphabet by H.A. Rey, Margret Rey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsReaders learn the alphabet along with George as the man in the yellow hat teaches the curious monkey how to read. "A delightful way to meet the alphabet".--School Library Journal, starred review... -
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![Dinka by Valentina Oseeva]()
Dinka by Valentina Oseeva
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDinka grew up in a family forced to go underground after the Revolution. These are her adventures... -
![Harold's Purple Crayon Treasury by Crockett Johnson]()
Harold's Purple Crayon Treasury by Crockett Johnson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReader's first met Harold and his purple crayon over forty years ago and instantly fell in love. Now, for the very first time, five magical adventures are together in one volume.The story begins in Harold and the Purple Crayon. One evening, Harold decides to go on a walk. With his purple crayon, he draws the moon, then a path, then a field, then a forest... -
![Beauty & the Beast: A Pop-up Book of the Classic Fairy Tale by Robert Sabuda]()
Beauty & the Beast: A Pop-up Book of the Classic Fairy Tale by Robert Sabuda
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEven more innovative than his last, Robert Sabuda will captivate all with his latest pop-up masterpiece, Beauty & the Beast! True love blooms in this three-dimensional adaptation of a beloved fairy tale. Amazing paper structures and classically styled artwork lead readers through a magical tale... -
![A Treasury of Children's Literature by Armand Eisen, Scott Gustafson]()
A Treasury of Children's Literature by Armand Eisen, Scott Gustafson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom nursery rhymes to poems, fables, and stories, this lavishly illustrated collection with more than two hundred full-color drawings by sixteen different artists is the ultimate story book.The Little Match Girl, Cinderella, PaulBunyan, and many, many more, this one-volume library of classic children’s literature has it all... -
![সঞ্চিতা by Kazi Nazrul Islam, কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম]()
সঞ্চিতা by Kazi Nazrul Islam, কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCollection of Poems by Kazi Nazrul Islam... -
![The Three Bears by Feodor Rojankovsky]()
The Three Bears by Feodor Rojankovsky
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis classic Little Golden Book edition of the famous folk tale has had many imitators, but none can measure up to the way illustrator Feodor Rojankovsky brought Goldilocks and the three bears to life... -
![Poems and Prayers for the Very Young by Martha Alexander]()
Poems and Prayers for the Very Young by Martha Alexander
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIllus. in full color. Children will treasure Rossetti's "Who Has Seen the Wind," Emerson's "Father We Thank Thee," Stevenson's "Rain," and 35 other warm inspirational verses collected here, all gracefully illustrated... -
![Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Walt Disney Company]()
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe magic of Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs comes to life in this richly illustrated pop-up book. Doc, Happy, Dopey, Sleepy, and the rest of the dwarfs are here, along with the handsome prince and Snow White's forest friends... -
![Old Hat, New Hat by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain]()
Old Hat, New Hat by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIllus. in full color. "Out shopping, the Bears look at frilly and silly hats, bumpy and lumpy ones. Offers slapstick humor and simple concepts of sizes and shape."--School Library Journal... -
![Curious George's ABCs by H.A. Rey]()
Curious George's ABCs by H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRead from A to Z along with George in a condensed version of the classic Curious George Learns the Alphabet... -
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![The Jolly Barnyard by Annie North Bedford, Tibor Gergely]()
The Jolly Barnyard by Annie North Bedford, Tibor Gergely
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s Farmer Brown’s birthday, and the animals are deciding what they’ll do for him on his special day. “Cluck! I will give him eggs,” said the hen. / Said the rooster, “I’ll wake him in the mornings, then.” / “Baa-aa, we’ll give him wool,” said the sheep. / “For our fleece is soft and warm and deep... -
![Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You Book by Richard Scarry]()
Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You Book by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIllus. in full color. The animal residents of Busytown learn useful lessonsabout manners, thoughtfulness, and caring in this perky, funny paperback... -
![Where Is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox]()
Where Is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHere is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep? Mem Fox and Judy Horacek take you on a wildly wonderful adventure in their rollicking search for the green sheep... -
![Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 by Bill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson]()
Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 by Bill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratings1 told 2and 2 told 3,"I'll race you to the topof the apple tree."One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous book for young children. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day? (Hint: It rhymes with "hero.") Read and count and play and laugh to learn the surprising answer... -
![Classic Starts: Anne of Avonlea by Kathleen Olmstead, L.M. Montgomery]()
Classic Starts: Anne of Avonlea by Kathleen Olmstead, L.M. Montgomery
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNow every child can celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery's ever-popular story! First introduced in Anne of Green Gables as a young orphan, Montgomery's feisty and imaginative heroine is now 16 years old and embarking on a new adventure: becoming a teacher in her old Avonlea school... -
![Richard Scarry's Best First Book Ever! by Richard Scarry]()
Richard Scarry's Best First Book Ever! by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIllus. in full color. Favorite Scarry animal characters introduce simple learning concepts and over 700 words...
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