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1. Little Blue Truck
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: May 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Filled with truck sounds and animals noises, here is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.
2. Little Blue Truck Lap Board Book
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: Mar 03, 2015 Number of Pages: 30 Find in Library Read Review |
Filled with truck sounds and animals noises, here is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.
3. A Bucket of Blessings
by: Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal, Jing Jing Tsong, Maya Angelou Release date: Apr 29, 2014 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Near a majestic mountain in a vast jungle with many mango trees, it has not rained for weeks and weeks. The village well and pond are dry. Monkey and his friends look everywhere for water, but they have no luck. And then Monkey remembers a story his mama used to tell him, a story about how peacocks can make it rain by dancing. So he sets out to see if the story is true…
This little-known legend, told with dramatic rhythm and illustrated with the colors and textures of India, is sure to delight and inspire.
4. Mother Bruce
by: Ryan T. Higgins, Ryan T. Higgins Release date: Nov 24, 2015 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
5. I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
by: Mo Willems, Mo Willems Release date: Jun 03, 2008 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.
Gerald and Piggie are best friends.
In I Will Surprise My Friend!, Gerald and Piggie want to play a game and surprise each other-but the biggest surprise is the one they least expect.
6. We All Went on Safari (Travel the World)
by: Laurie Krebs, Julia Cairns Release date: Feb 01, 2003 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
7. You Should, You Should
by: Ginny Tilby Release date: Oct 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
until friends say, “You should! You should!”
You should prance! You should sing!
Wear this hat! Stretch your wing!
Though Hippo wants to be a friend,
he wonders when the shoulds will end.
Hippo and friends will soon find out
that being yourself is what life’s about.
8. Zen Pig: Volume 1 / Issue 1
by: Mark Brown, Amy Brown Release date: Apr 15, 2015 Number of Pages: 30 Find in Library Read Review |
9. Slinky Malinki Open the Door (Hairy Maclary and Friends)
by: Lynley Dodd Release date: Jul 28, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
10. Rory the Dinosaur: Me and My Dad
by: Liz Climo Release date: May 05, 2015 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
11. Ladybug Girl and Bingo
by: Jacky Davis, David Soman Release date: May 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Lulu and her dog Bingo the basset hound are best friends. Whenever they play outside, Bingo always stays close by Lulu’s side. When they go camping for the first time, Lulu does her best to be responsible and hold tight to Bingo’s leash. But what happens when Bingo wants to explore the forest on his own and runs off? This is a job for Ladybug Girl! She will find Bingo in time for toasting marshmallows at the campfire.
For fans of Fancy Nancy and Toot and Puddle, the Ladybug Girl series honors a love of the outdoors, family, and creativity!
12. There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight
by: Penny Parker Klostermann, Ben Mantle Release date: Aug 04, 2015 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
In days of yore, before a certain fly’s ultimately fatal encounter with an Old Lady, there was an old dragon who felt rather peckish. “There was an old dragon who swallowed a knight. / I don’t know why he swallowed the knight // It’s not polite!” He follows the knight with the knight’s steed (“that galloped around at a terrible speed”). Then a squire, a cook, a lady, a castle, and finally a moat are each swallowed in turn. But…”With all of that water, he started to bloat. / And that’s when the dragon roared, and I quote: / ‘Okay, enough! I’ve had enough— / More than enough of this swallowing stuff!’ ” So realizing that eating all those things might have been “a tad impolite,” the old dragon burps them all out in reverse except the knight (which is “ahhh…just right”). Klostermann’s debut is a rollicking and warped Medieval take on the well-worn cumulative rhyme. Prolific British animator and illustrator Mantle’s expressive and bright cartoon illustrations of the red, horned dragon (and the contents of his stomach) are a perfect match. The antics within the dragon’s stomach—every image of the steed is accompanied by a little “clippity, clippity, clippity, clop” in teeny type—and his copious burping will leave ’em laughing. No matter how many swallowed-fly titles you own, this one belongs on your shelf too. KIrkus, May 1,2015
From the Hardcover edition.
13. Hepburn the Downtown Dog
by: Amanda Drewry, Mary Lou Mathews, Morgan Cash Release date: Jun 06, 2016 Number of Pages: 46 Find in Library Read Review |
Hepburn is the cutest, friendliest, four-legged guy in Nashville, Tennessee! However, that was not always the case. He faces bullying and not fitting in until he is adopted by Miss Amanda and brought to his new home where he becomes a Downtown Dog and finds where he belongs!
14. Lonely Lola Ladybug
by: Mary Jo Beswick Release date: Apr 07, 2015 Number of Pages: 37 Find in Library Read Review |
Lola is a lonely ladybug in need of a friend but afraid to leave her safe little nook in the big green tree.
One day, encouraged by a lively party of ants, Lola decides she must be brave and venture out beyond her nook.
She loads her backpack, gathers her courage and int into the big green tree she goes in search of a friend.
15. Cat Says Meow: And Other Animalopoeia
by: Michael Arndt Release date: Mar 04, 2014 Number of Pages: 36 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Joone
by: Emily Kate Moon Release date: Jun 27, 2013 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Emily Kate Moon’s debut picture book is a charming tribute to the outdoors and a tender portrait of a grandfather and granddaughter’s loving relationship. Fans of Ladybug Girl, Freckleface Strawberry, and even Dora the Explorer will fall in love with this independent, free-spirited little girl.
17. Penguin on Vacation
by: Salina Yoon, Salina Yoon Release date: Aug 20, 2013 Number of Pages: 34 Find in Library Read Review |
Seasoned illustrator Salina Yoon’s spare text and bright, energetic illustrations bring this favorite character to life, ensuring that readers will be clamoring for more Penguin stories–whether they find their home in the cold or the warm.
18. The Amazing Flight of Little Ray
by: V.R. Duin Release date: Feb 02, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
19. Too Many Frogs
by: Sandy Asher, Keith Graves Release date: Feb 17, 2005 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Keith Graves’ boisterous, humor-filled artwork lends just the right touch to this multilayered tale that celebrates the joy of reading aloud.
20. One-Dog Canoe
by: Mary Casanova, Ard Hoyt Release date: May 26, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
I set off one morning in my little red canoe.
My dog wagged his tail.
“Can I come, too?”
“You bet,” I said.
“A trip for two?just me and you.”
When a girl and her dog set out on a canoe trip together, they’re expecting a quiet afternoon for two. Then a beaver decides to join them, even when the girl protests that “It’s a one-dog canoe.” And when a loon, and a wolf, and a bear, and a moose all ask for a ride, it’s almost too much. But they all manage to fit in this one-dog canoe?until a frog comes along. . . .
21. Rudy’s New Human
by: Roxanna Elden, Ginger Seehafer Release date: Jan 05, 2016 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Rudy loves being top dog in his family of three. When Rudy’s human parents tell him that they are having a baby, Rudy thinks the newest member of the family will be interested in the same games he likes?chewing bones, chasing cats, and playing fetch. But Rudy’s new human is not what he expected! The baby cuts into Rudy’s naptime, gets him in trouble, and, worst of all, steals the spotlight! Will Rudy ever find his place again in his family now that he’s sharing it with the new human?
Rudy’s New Human is a sweet and humorous story that helps older siblings to learn to share parents’ attention?and maybe even become friends with a new family member.
Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers?picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
22. The View at the Zoo
by: Kathleen Long Bostrom, Guy Francis Release date: Apr 01, 2011 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
As morning dawns, the zookeeper makes his rounds, exhorting the animals to wake up, comb their hair, and stand up straight. Soon their human visitors arrive, and the observations begin to flow:
My, what silly things they do, all these creatures at the zoo. Walking on all kinds of feet, dancing to an inner beat. Babies riding on their backs, on their bellies, snug in sacks. Hear the silly sounds they speak, as they howl and squawk and shriek!
But just who is talking about whom?
With a clever twist of text and bright and festive illustrations, this picture book will have children begging for a trip to the zoo. Ages 4-8.
23. Where’s My Sweetie Pie?
by: Ed Emberley Release date: Jan 01, 2010 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
I’ve looked high, but…
Where’s my sweetie pie? Little ones will love listening and playing along with this adorable lift-the-flap book from beloved Caldecott Award-winning author/illustrator, Ed Emberley. Featuring a heart-shaped die-cut on the front cover and seven fun lift-the-flaps inside, this interactive board book shows a variety of cuddly critters hiding in all different places-but there’s no sweetie pie to be found! The anticipation of what’s hiding on the next page will keep kids guessing and giggling all the way to the surprise ending-when a double lift-the-flap reveals a heart-shaped mirror and shows who the real sweetie pie is!
24. A House in the Woods
by: Inga Moore Release date: Nov 08, 2011 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
One little pig has made a little den for herself in the woods, and another little pig has a small hut next door. One morning they return from a walk to find that their big friend Bear has moved into the den and an even larger Moose into the hut. CRASH! With both homes collapsed, they’re all in a pickle–but what if they find a way to build a house in the woods that all four of them can share? With lush, whimsically detailed illustrations and a cast of endearing, industrious (and most accommodating!) characters, Inga Moore constructs an inviting story of friendship that kids will be happy to visit awhile.
25. Jan Brett’s Snowy Treasury
by: Jan Brett, Jan Brett Release date: Oct 05, 2009 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
Jan Brett’s fans count her “snowy” books set in irresistible winter landscapes among their favorites. Now they can own a beautiful edition containing four of her bestselling titles: Gingerbread Baby, The Mitten, The Hat and The Three Snow Bears, set in Switzerland, the Ukraine, Denmark and the Arctic, respectively. Memorable characters, such as the mischievous Gingerbread Baby, the woodland animals in Nicki’s white mitten, Hedgie and the farm animals, and the three polar bears and an Inuit “Goldilocks,” star in picture books perfect for sharing and reading aloud. A beautiful gift for the holidays and beyond.
26. The House that Mouse Built
by: Maggie Rudy, Pam Abrams, Bruce Wolf Release date: Mar 29, 2011 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Mouse and Musetta are the sweetest pair of rodents you’ll ever lay eyes on. This is the story of how they met and came to live in a fabulously turned-out loaf of bread. Each lovingly crafted scene is packed with incredible details—from the salt shaker end table to the walnut shell cabinets (with hinges!) to the postage stamp art. Really, how could Musetta resist popping in for a nibble of the cheese that lay on the table, that stood in the house…that Mouse built?
27. Me with You (Little Letters)
by: Kristy Dempsey, Christopher Denise Release date: Mar 21, 2013 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
NOTE: This book is a tiny mailable book. The dimensions of the book is 5" x 4"
Here is a special twosome. From tea time to game time, in singing or swinging, in the good times and even the grumpy ones, too, this granddaughter knows her grandpa loves her. Indeed they are a pair beyond compare. With simple rhymes and delightfully charming illustrations, Me with You celebrates the sure love that comes from a grandfather and grandchild who dare to be completely themselves, while knowing that, together, they are even more! This charming picture book is now available in a new gift paperback format, which allows you to personalize the book and send it to someone special. The gatefold cover has space for you to write a message and sign the book. Then fill in the mailing address, affix postage stamps, and drop it in the mail.
28. Kiss Kiss! (Classic Board Books)
by: Margaret Wild, Bridget Strevens-Marzo Release date: Dec 16, 2008 Number of Pages: 26 Find in Library Read Review |
29. The Bear Cub and the Ducklings: Fun Rhyming Bedtime Story – Picture Book / Beginner Reader (for ages 3-6) (Top of the Wardrobe Gang Picture 10)
by: Melinda Kinsman, Melinda Kinsman Release date: Apr 02, 2016 Number of Pages: 44 Find in Library Read Review |
Molly and her best friend, Cyril the Squirrel, are waiting for baby ducklings to be born on the farm near to their homes.
Molly and Cyril rush
STRAIGHT to the FARM,
To make CERTAIN the DUCK eggs
have COME to no HARM.
This is an exciting rhyming story about a tiny but brave mouse and her friends. It is sure to become a favorite bedtime read.
Molly always wants to help others, but what happens when she and Cyril decide to defend the duck eggs by taking on a gang of weasels?
The book will help to teach your children about being kind and helpful. It will also show them why it is sometimes very good to have friends! The story and following nature notes are a great way to introduce some simple facts about ducklings to young children.
- What do the weasels want to do with Molly and Cyril?
- Why does a young bear cub appear on the farm?
- What happens to the duck eggs?
- What happens the next morning?
- What do the other woodland animals want to ask the bear cub?
Read on to find out more…
Written in a smooth rhyming rhythm, this is a fun “read aloud” book for adults to enjoy reading to younger children. The story is brightly illustrated on every page, and the verses are short and simple enough for beginner readers to tackle.
Kids can take P.D. Monkey’s latest challenge, by seeing if they can spot the brown feather that he has hidden on every page. For extra fun and learning, a few simple Nature Notes and Duckling Puzzles are included after the story.
If you’d like to find out about how Molly and the bear cub became friends, then check out the previous book in the series, “Molly Mouse and the Bear Cub.”
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Checkout other books in this series
Book 1 – Monster Mayhem
Book 2 – The Night of the Magical Flight
Book 3 – Pirates Don’t Knit!
Book 4 – Aliens Love Astronauts
Book 5 – The Prince and his Dragon
Book 6 – Meet the Gang!
Book 7 – On the Run from Santa
Book 8 – Cyril the Squirrel and the Nut Thieves
Book 9 – Molly Mouse and the Bear Cub
=> Although the eBook version of this picture book can be read on a black and white Kindle, for the best reader experience we recommend viewing it in color.
***Please note that this particular eBook in the series is written with English spellings and terms suitable for both US and British readers. PRINT versions of the book (containing additional content) will soon be available in both US and British English options.***
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30. A Dog-Gone Tale
by: Randy Rupert, Robert Rath Release date: Dec 15, 2011 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
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