Books like 'Hopper Hunts for Spring'
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God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren, Laura J. Bryant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratings5 Minutes When a charming polar bear cub climbs into bed one night, she asks her Mama a very important question--one that little "human cubs" often wonder about, too: "Where did I come from?"As Mama bear tucks her youngest cub under the quilts, she gently, tenderly, and reassuringly communicates the message loving parents everywhere (bears and non-bears alike) want their little ones to hear: "We... -
I Am a Bunny by Ole Risom
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI am a bunny. My name is Nicholas. I live in a hollow tree. This classic Golden Book, illustrated by Richard Scarry, celebrates its 50th anniversary with the story of Nicholas, a bunny clad in red overalls. In the spring, he picks flowers, and in the summer, watches the frogs in the pond. In the fall, he sees the animals getting ready for winter...Categorized as:
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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... -
Deadly Cargo by Jodie Bailey
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSecrets could turn deadlyif an officer and his K-9 don’t uncover them.Following an anonymous tip, K-9 Trooper Will Stryker’s drug-trafficking investigation has a new suspect—Jasmine Jefferson, an Alaskan bush pilot he’s convinced is hiding something. But when someone tries to kill them, Jasmine confesses she’s in witness protection... -
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Don't Forget to Remember by Ellie Holcomb, Kayla Harren
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDo you ever forget to remember what's true? Sometimes remembering is hard to do! But in this lyrical tale, Ellie Holcomb celebrates creation’s reminders of God’s love, which surrounds us from sunrise to sunset, even on our most forgetful of days... -
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... -
The Wide-Mouthed Frog: A Pop-Up Book by Keith Faulkner
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis laugh-out-loud funny pop-up book takes on a traditional American tale about a wide-mouth frog and is sure to delight, with each spread featuring a different animal From the Okefenokee Swamp comes a frog with a wide mouth that he just loves to use...Categorized as:
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The Fuzzy Duckling by Jane Werner Watson, Alice Provensen
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis book has engaging read-aloud texts and lively original illustrations that your child will want to look at again and again...Categorized as:
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Four Little Kittens by Golden Books
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFour kittens become four different types of cats when they grow up -- alley cat, ship's cat, farm cat, and house cat... -
Home for a Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGenerations of children have followed this furry, lovable bunny on his journey to find a home. Margaret Wise Brown’s simple yet playful tale is beautifully complemented by Garth Williams’s exquisite artwork.From the Hardcover Library Binding edition...Categorized as:
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Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale by Martin Waddell, Jason Cockcroft
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThat cold winter's night, beneath the star's light... ...a Little One came for the world... -
Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe acclaimed interactive picture book about the changing seasons. “Like Hervé Tullet’s Press Here, Matheson’s Tap the Magic Tree proves you don’t need apps for interactivity,” praised the New York Times.Every book needs you to turn the pages. But not every book needs you to tap it, shake it, jiggle it, or even blow it a kiss... -
The Lion and the Little Red Bird by Elisa Kleven
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA little bird discovers why a lion's tail changes color each day... -
The Bridge of Dreams (Lancaster Bridges Prequel): An Amish Romance Series by Sylvia Price
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDiscover a world of love, faith, and community in this prequel to an exciting Amish romance series. Follow the Lancaster County Amish as they navigate the challenges of balancing their beliefs with the allure of the wider world. In a world where expectations and traditions are highly valued, eldest daughter Hannah Fisher's dream of attending college creates a rift within her Amish community... -
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Mortimer's Christmas Manger by Karma Wilson, Jane Chapman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's Christmastime, and Mortimer Mouse, unhappy in his cramped, cold hole, goes in search of a new home... -
The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAs a child, how did you learn about the Golden Rule? Young readers will learn the importance of treating others as they want to be treated in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will discover choosing to be kind may not always be the easy choice. But it is always the right one... -
Night Tree by Eve Bunting
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBy moonlight in the quiet forest, a young boy and his family decorate their favorite tree with popcorn, apples, tangerines, and sunflower-seed balls as a gift for the animals of the woods. “Sure to become a Christmas favorite, this beautifully illustrated story of a family’s unusual tradition brings to life the true spirit of Christmas... -
Happy Easter, Little Critter by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn eggs-tra special, egg-citing tale featuring the beloved Little Critter! Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is celebrating Easter in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's dyeing eggs, searching for baskets, or snacking on sweets, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story... -
The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree by Stan Berenstain
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhile searching for the perfect Christmas tree for the Bear Family's Tree House, the Bear Family learns a lesson in kindness and respect of others and their belongings... -
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... -
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... -
Gossie by Olivier Dunrea
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMeet Gossie, a small yellow gosling who loves to wear bright red boots—every day. One morning Gossie can’t find her beloved boots. She looks everywhere for them: under the bed, over the wall, even in the barn. Preschoolers will enjoy helping Gossie find her red boots and delight in where Gossie finally finds them... -
The Heaven of Animals by Nancy Tillman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith all of my heart, I believe it is truethat there is a heaven for animals, too.The heaven of animals is a magical place. Angels know every dog's favorite game; cats bask in their own rays of sunshine; horses thunder across the sky.The loss of a pet is heartbreaking. But in the heaven of animals, the love you have for your animal friends lives on... -
The Good Dog by Walker Jean Mills
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Good Dog is an allegory about how to love, accept, and show compassion to others through the eyes of a girl’s love for her dog... -
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Owl Be Home for Christmas by Rosie A. Point
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith six days to go before Christmas, there’s only one thing on everyone’s minds… Murder! Holly, local dog walker and amateur sleuth extraordinaire, likes to think she’s her hometown’s answer to the dog whisperer. But owls? That’s another sack of feathers all together... -
Have a Jolly Collie Christmas by Rosie A. Point
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s Christmas and there’s an extra special gift under the tree… A corpse.When Holly’s asked to dog sit several rowdy and intelligent Border Collies at a rich holidaymaker’s cabin in the woods, she’s signed up before the request has even left the elderly woman’s lips... -
George and Martha Round and Round by James Marshall
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMore wonderful adventures of George and Martha, two lovable hippos with a strong friendship. One hippo's trash is another hippo's...cuckoo clock? George and Martha may be best friends, but that doesn't mean they like all the same things. The two hippos exercise both their imaginations and forgiveness as they deepen their bond of friendship in this addition to the classic children's series... -
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... -
Annie and the Wild Animals by Jan Brett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Annie's cat disappears, she attempts friendship with a variety of unsuitable woodland animals. The borders of the pages foretell the emergence of spring and the birth of kittens... -
He Bear, She Bear by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsYoung girls and boys can be anything they want to be--regardless of gender--in this empowering and fun Berenstain Bears board book!We'll jump and dig and build and flyThere's nothing that we cannot try... -
The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA brilliantly funny picture book about seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater. Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is convinced that someone has stolen them.. -
Arthur's Christmas by Marc Brown
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTime is running out! Only two more days till Christmas and Arthur can't decide what to give the most important person on his list: Santa. D.W. can't understand why Arthur is having so much trouble. "Just do what I do. Get everyone the same thing, " she advises. But Arthur is determined to find something special... -
Snow by Roy McKie, P.D. Eastman
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss is a delightful ode to winter. Brrrrr! It snowed! From snowball fights and skiing to fort building and snowman making, P. D. Eastman and Roy McKie’s Snow will have young readers eager for the kind of fun only a wintry-white day can bring. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa! Originally created by Dr... -
The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEveryone is certain it won't grow, but a little boy remains confident in his carrot seed's potential. Watch as he carefully plants, tends to, and eventually harvests a carrot whose size is in direct proportion to his unflappable faith in it...Categorized as:
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Poppleton In Winter by Cynthia Rylant
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Poppleton books are designed to delight children while helping them learn to read, and each story is filled with details children will immediately recognize. This book finds Poppleton and his friends in a snowy winter wonderland... -
The Robot and the Bluebird by David Lucas
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Let me carry you," said the Robot. "I'll carry you in my heart, and shelter you from the cold and storms." High atop a pile of rubbish sits a lonely Robot with a broken heart. Then one winter's day, a Bluebird appears, fighting against the freezing wind. When the Robot offers her a home in the empty space where his heart used to be, neither of them can predict what astonishing things will happen...Categorized as:
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Head Over Paws by Debbie Burns
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove can lead to your forever home Olivia Graham isn't in a position to have a dog of her own, but her new position as a volunteer rescue driver for the local animal shelter will keep her close to her four-legged friends. When she's called to transport dogs and cats that have been misplaced by flooding, she doesn't hesitate to help, but her aging car isn't as reliable as she is.. -
Through the North Pole Snow by Polly Faber
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when a little white fox meets a certain jolly old soul? A sweet, enchantingly illustrated take on how Santa spends the year leading up to Christmas.When a hunting fox pounces through the snow and finds itself inside a warm home, it's welcomed and given dinner by a kind bearded man with a big round belly... -
Amish Winter of Promises by Samantha Jillian Bayarr
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJacob's Daughter series, Book Four Also on PAPERBACK! Caleb has a secret he's kept to himself for too many years. When he crosses paths with Katie Graber, the new school teacher, he discovers she has a secret of her own. Hoping for an opportunity to get out of a prearranged marriage to a man she doesn't love, Katie enlists the help of Caleb... -
Pond by Jim LaMarche
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Matt is out for a late winter hike he sees a trickle of water in the old deserted and junk-filled dirt pit at the edge of his neighborhood. Matt imagines the pond that must once have been there, shining in the early spring light, freezing in the winter for skating and the perfect place for swimming in the summer...Categorized as:
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The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thompson
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFar, far North, when the nights are longest and the stars shine brightest, Santa begins to prepare for his big night of giving. He gathers his reindeer, feeds them parsnips and berries, and polishes his bells and his sled. Then lovingly, he chooses toys for every child in the world. For Santa loves them all, and he knows what each child at heart wants most... -
Amish Winter Wonderland by Samantha Jillian Bayarr, Samantha Bayarr
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwenty-five-year-old LILLIAN STOLTZFUS is living in the shadow of her deceased brother. When her dad gives her the gift of land that would normally go to the eldest son, it includes a bakery he built as an offering to a suitor for her... -
Sugar Snow by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLaura is delighted when a soft, thick snow falls in late spring in the Big Woods of Wisconsin...Categorized as:
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Harold Loves His Woolly Hat by Vern Kousky
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn Indie Next List Pick!"All libraries should make space on their shelves for Harold . "--School Library Journal (starred review)In this sweet picture book that celebrates selflessness and the joy of helping others, a little bear named Harold loses his beloved woolly hat--only to discover that others need it more.What makes a bear special? For Harold, it is his beloved striped woolly hat...Categorized as:
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Fall Is Not Easy by Marty Kelley
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFall is a tough time of year for a lot of us. Kids have to go back to school, teachers and football players have to go back to work, and parents have to look for new places to hide holiday presents. But perhaps fall is hardest of all on trees...Categorized as:
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A Hat for Minerva Louise by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Stoeke's second book about that intrepid screwball, Minerva Louise, is a rare find."— The Horn Book , starred reviewThe other chickens hate snowy mornings. But not Minerva Louise! To her a snowy day—like everything else—is an adventure. But this chilly, chipper hen needs something to keep her warm. What she finds—and how she finds it—will keep young readers cackling... -
Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie dePaola
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis wordless picture book follows the trials of a little old lady who attempts to make pancakes for her breakfast. “The optimistic determination of the woman and the gentle humor of the illustrations make this an appealing book for the very young.”--School Library JournalThis title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades K-1, Stories)... -
Hugless Douglas by David Melling
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDouglas is a huggable, lovable young brown bear who wakes up one morning in need of a hug. He goes to try and find one but none of them seem quite right. Join Douglas on his search for the perfect bear hug! Douglas is a irresistible and hugely popular character created by David Melling - one of today's leading author/illustrators... -
Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn Ten Little Ladybugs, one by one, ten tactile bugs disappear. Where did they all go? Young ones will love finding this out as they feel their way through the sturdy, colorful pages of this innovative book. The cute critters provide a hands-on learning experience and the rhyming text reinforces the counting concept... -
Something Blue by Courtney Sheinmel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Batts family has arrived at a hotel in Los Angeles and everything is all set for Aunt Laura’s wedding weekend. Stella and Penny are going to be getting a new uncle, and a new cousin! Plus, they get to be flower girls, and wear fancy dresses, and walk down the aisle throwing rose petals. It’s going to be perfect - just the way Aunt Laura has imagined it...
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