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1. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Deluxe Edition (Classic Seuss)
by: Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss Release date: Apr 19, 1993 Number of Pages: 56 Find in Library Read Review |
Perfect for display and destined to become a family keepsake, it features a full-color cover insert on the cloth slip-case; a full-color printed book case; a bookplate for personalizing; and the Good Doctor’s famous commencement speech “My Uncle Terwilliger on the Art of Eating Popovers” ( a.k.a. the “Popover” Poem) printed inside.
“Don’t be fooled by the title of this seriocomic ode to success; it’s not ‘Climb Every Mountain,’ kid version. All journeys face perils, whether from indecision, from loneliness, or worst of all, from too much waiting. Seuss’ familiar pajama-clad hero is up to the challenge, and his odyssey is captured vividly in busy two-page spreads evoking both the good times (grinning purple elephants, floating golden castles) and the bad (deep blue wells of confusion). Seuss’ message is simple but never sappy: life may be a ‘Great Balancing Act,’ but through it all ‘There’s fun to be done.'”—(starred) Booklist.
2. Everything Is Awkward
by: Mike Bender, Doug Chernack Release date: Sep 20, 2016 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Life isn’t perfect, and things don’t always go as planned. Like when you try to feed yourself and the food ends up all over your clothes. Or when you try to ride a bike and end up taking an epic spill. Or when you try to go potty and end up in the potty!
But laughing at ourselves makes it all a little easier, and a whole lot more entertaining. So go ahead and embrace all of life’s awkward moments. Because nobody’s perfect… but everyone’s awkward.
3. The Monster Who Ate My Peas
by: Danny Schnitzlein, Matt Faulkner Release date: Mar 01, 2010 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Matt Faulkner’s uproariously detailed illustrations and Danny Schnitzlein’s Seuss-inspired verse combine to create a clever story about how far we are willing to go to avoid doing the things we hate.
4. Astronaut Handbook
by: Meghan McCarthy Release date: Jun 10, 2008 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
From the Hardcover edition.
5. Chicken: A Comic Cat Memoir
by: Terese Jungle, Terese Jungle Release date: Nov 27, 2016 Number of Pages: 81 Find in Library Read Review |
Double Gold Winner in the 2016 Global E-book Awards for Best Children’s Nonfiction and Best Pet Nonfiction, Chicken is a soulful expression of the love between cat and person as it collides with the powerful tide of family, friends, loss, and the invisible forces that connect us.
6. Bear and Bunny
by: Daniel Pinkwater, Will Hillenbrand Release date: Dec 08, 2015 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
The bear and the bunny are friends who like to wander in the woods, look for things to eat, sing songs, and talk things over. One day, the bunny asks the bear, “Why do we not have some kind of pet?” Well, the bear is not sure what a pet is. So the bunny explains that it’s an animal that you take care of and feed, and one that loves you. But a pinecone is not the right pet for a bear and a bunny. And a caterpillar is nice, but it may not be very much fun. After a much-needed nap in the forest, will these two find their perfect pet? Beloved author Daniel Pinkwater and masterful illustrator Will Hillenbrand return with another charming and humorous story starring the sweetest of friends, a bear and bunny.
7. Baby Bird Counts to Ten
by: Nancy E. O’Leary Release date: Jun 27, 2016 Number of Pages: 21 Find in Library Read Review |
8. My Parents Won’t Let Me Go to Bed
by: Peter Raber Release date: Sep 04, 2015 Number of Pages: 26 Find in Library Read Review |
9. The Pig in the Pond Big Book (Candlewick Big Book)
by: Martin Waddell, Jill Barton Release date: Feb 01, 1996 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
10. Hensel and Gretel: Ninja Chicks
by: Corey Rosen Schwartz, Rebecca J. Gomez, Dan Santat Release date: May 24, 2016 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
These ninja chicks are anything but chicken!
When Hensel and Gretel’s dad gets snatched by a fox, the sisters put their ninja skills to work to track him down before he can be stir-fried.
But are these two little chicks ready to take on a dark tangled forest, a tricky house made of corn bread, and an even trickier fox?
This plucky pair isn’t giving up without a fight! Kiya!
11. The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders
by: Jack Prelutsky, Petra Mathers Release date: Feb 19, 2002 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
12. Minerva Louise (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
by: Janet Morgan Stoeke, Janet Morgan Stoeke Release date: Jan 19, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
13. 365 Jokes For Kids: A Joke A Day Book +5 Bonus Magic Tricks
by: Chrissy Voeg Release date: Nov 26, 2015 Number of Pages: 124 Find in Library Read Review |
365 hilarious family-friendly jokes!
FREE on Kindle Unlimited
Keep your kids laughing and entertaining their friends with this book of funny and family friendly jokes. Help them entertain their friends at school, make those long car trips more fun, and get a giggle for yourself along the way! These funny jokes, knock knocks, and riddles will entertain the entire family. And for those budding magicians in the house, there are 5 magic tricks they’ll be excited to try.
With artist illustrations showing just how funny these jokes for kids can be, this joke book will never be far out of reach.
They say laughter is the best medicine so this book is perfect for:
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A long car trip
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The waiting room at the doctor’s office
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The first day of school
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Birthday gifts that are sure to please
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An opening joke for the big presentation at school
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Encouraging your child to read
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Cheering you up after a hard day at work
Download now and always be ready to crack a smile!
14. Murf the Monster’s First Christmas
by: L.H. Hill Release date: Dec 02, 2015 Number of Pages: 25 Find in Library Read Review |
It’s Christmas time, but Murf doesn’t understand what Christmas is about. You see, this is Murf’s very first Christmas. Mark and his friend Joey set out to show Murf what Christmas is all about.
But in the end, it’s Murf who shows them the true meaning of Christmas.
This is a fun, short chapter book with beautiful illustrations. Great for kids 5 -10 years old. Your kids will love Murf.
15. Teddy Bear Stuffing: (Angels Here, Angels There)
by: Mark Ensel, Deborah A. Lennon Release date: Dec 12, 2012 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Born Yesterday
by: James Solheim, Simon James Release date: Mar 18, 2010 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Imagine! A day ago I’d never even heard of the world, and suddenly here I am in it. There’s so much to write about – macaroni, Fun World, and a big sister who has it all figured out. Which is why boys adore her. I need to get her attention back on me – and quick. But how? Should I take up sumo wrestling? Stunt flying? All I know how to do is write.
But don’t tell anyone. This diary you’re looking at is TOP SECRET – just for you and me!
Renowned illustrator Simon James brings sweetness and charm to James Solheim’s hilarious diary of a baby – and the result is a one-of-a-kind picture book no one will be expecting!
17. Abuelito Swallowed a Mosquito!
by: Kelly Carlos, Jose Carlos Release date: Aug 23, 2015 Number of Pages: 15 Find in Library Read Review |
The Abuelito who Swallowed a Mosquito embraces the current “Spanglish” phenomenon. Most schools here in the U.S. teach proper English and proper Spanish in their curriculums (rightfully so!). Spanglish, however, is a common reality in millions of households throughout America. Whether your student is bilingual, or learning Spanish, this rhyming and sequenced prose will encourage children to participate in the reading. And most importantly, they will have fun! So let’s go see what that crazy abuelito is up to…
18. The Miserable Tales of Duster the Cat
by: Jennie Press, Jennie Press Release date: Nov 16, 2014 Number of Pages: 53 Find in Library Read Review |
are some of the most horrible stories
of feline misbehaviors and misadventures
ever to be put to rhyme. Sadly, these tales of
misery are all based on actual events in
the life of a real cat named, you guessed it,
Duster.
Duster was adopted in 1999 from the SPCA in St. John’s,
Newfoundland. He moved several times before finally
settling in Vancouver, BC. He has been moaning and howling
the whole time. He is a wonderful, irresistible little beast.
19. The Oreo Cat: Bacons, and other stuff
by: Tina Modugno, Tina Modugno, Tina Modugno, Christian Bedard Release date: Oct 13, 2014 Number of Pages: 110 Find in Library Read Review |
20. Penguins
by: Liz Pichon Release date: Oct 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
Penguins do the same thing every day. They swim, eat fish, sleep standing up, look at people, and look at more people. It’s an ordinary day at the zoo until a little girl drops something into the penguin pen…
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21. Spooky Riddles (Beginner Books(R))
by: Marc Brown Release date: Sep 12, 1983 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
22. Princess Posey and the Crazy, Lazy Vacation (Princess Posey, First Grader)
by: Stephanie Greene, Stephanie Roth Sisson Release date: Feb 09, 2016 Number of Pages: 79 Find in Library Read Review |
Posey is worried about her upcoming spring break: instead of going somewhere for their vacation, her mom says they are going to have a “lazy vacation” at home. What if lazy actually means boring? Fortunately, the next few days are anything but: there are pancakes for dinner, a sleepover with her friends, and a new bike without training wheels! After Posey’s first attempt at riding ends with a crash, she’s not sure she wants to get back on her bike. But with some encouragement from Grandpa, Posey realizes that being brave means trying again, even if you feel afraid.
23. Smelly Dragon
by: Tavi Castel, Scout Walker Release date: Mar 28, 2015 Number of Pages: 29 Find in Library Read Review |
These mountains were jam-packed with Dragons.
Big Dragons…
Small Dragons..
Spotty Dragons, Splodgy Dragons, and a very, very special Dragon called Fizzle.
Fizzle had a birthday coming up, but he had a bit of a problem….
Pop-up text book for children everywhere, who love Dragons but are not so keen on bath-time!
24. Ayali’s Adventures: With the chick-chick-chickens!
by: Kelly Carlos, Jose Sandoval Release date: Jul 07, 2014 Number of Pages: 122 Find in Library Read Review |
Not only will you learn new Spanish vocabulary, but you will get great insight to the flourishing Mexican-American culture. Just prepare yourself for a good laugh, because Ayali is super chistosa!
25. Christmas with Patchy and Calico (Patchwork Dog and Calico Cat Book 3)
by: Greta Burroughs Release date: Jan 09, 2014 Number of Pages: 58 Find in Library Read Review |
In one story, making a snowman should be a fairly simple job, but not for these two. Patchy decides to show off and accidentally becomes the world’s first walking snowdog.
Then when all the Christmas presents mysteriously disappear, Patchy and Calico become detectives. They track down the gift snatcher and come face to face with the bully who stole all the gifts from underneath their Christmas tree.
In other adventures, the two friends find a wealth of chestnuts and are given lots of treats. What Patchy and Calico do with all the chestnuts and treats will teach children how simple gifts can make both the giver and receiver very happy.
Preschoolers up to elementary-aged children (and adults too) love the adventures and misadventures of the two title characters. The humorous stories, illustrations, and simple questions at the end of each story will entertain kids while teaching them valuable lessons on sharing, caring and giving while spreading Christmas cheer.
Other books in this series include “Patchwork Dog and Calico Cat” and “Patchy and Calico’s Summer Vacation.”
Excerpt
The next day, the two friends went for their usual walk, but this time the dog carried a bag with him.
“What are you going to do with the bag, Patchy?” asked Calico.
“I’m going to do some Christmas shopping. Daddy likes chestnuts, right?”
“Oh yes, he really likes chestnuts,” answered the cat. “Daddy likes to roast them in the fireplace.”
“I know where there’s a chestnut tree and I’m going to get some nuts for his Christmas present.”
“That’s a very smart idea, Patchy,” said the smiling cat.
When they got to the tree, the dog found a lot of chestnuts and filled his bag, full up to the top.
On their way back home, Calico heard a strange noise coming from high up in a tree. She stopped and listened.
“Patchy, it sounds like someone is crying. Can you hear it?”
“Yeah, I wonder what’s wrong.” The dog looked up and saw a squirrel, a very sad squirrel. “Why are you crying?” he asked her.
The squirrel looked down at the two friends and said between sobs, “All of the nuts I stored in this tree have disappeared. Somebody took them. Now I don’t have anything to feed my family this winter.”
Patchy looked at his bag and then looked at the sad squirrel. “I’ll share some of my chestnuts with you. I don’t want your family to go hungry this winter.”
“Oh, thank you!” squealed the squirrel, running down the trunk of the tree. She gathered a bunch of nuts out of Patchy’s bag and took them back up to her hiding place.
She poked her head out of the hole and said, “My name is Sandy and I have a big family. May I have a few more chestnuts?”
“Of course, Sandy,” Patchy replied.
The hungry squirrel gathered up what she thought would be enough to last the rest of the winter. It did not leave many nuts in the dog’s bag.
“Thank you for sharing with me,” said the squirrel who was now very happy.
“Merry Christmas,” Patchy said as he waved goodbye to Sandy.
The cat had been quietly watching her friend. “Patchy, I’m very proud of you for sharing your chestnuts.”
“Calico, you were right when you said that giving presents is as much fun as receiving them. That’s what Christmas is all about: sharing, giving and helping others,” replied Patchy. “I’m going to go back and pick up some more chestnuts. There are still a lot of them on the ground. Maybe we can find some other animals to share them with.”
So that is what Patchy and Calico did for the rest of the day. They gave Christmas presents to all of the squirrels, raccoons, possums and deer they could find.
It took a lot of trips back to the chestnut tree to refill Patchy’s bag, but the two friends did not mind. They were pleased. Sharin
26. Earth Tigerlets, as Explained by Professor Xargle
by: Jeanne Willis, Tony Ross Release date: May 02, 1991 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
27. Mario: The Mouse Who Loved Spaghetti: A tale of a tail!
by: John Geraci Release date: Mar 06, 2016 Number of Pages: 36 Find in Library Read Review |
28. A Scout’s Guide to Zombie Survival: Everything You Need to Know to Identify Zombies and Survive (The Monsters and Zombies Almanac Book 3)
by: Sandie Lee Muncaster, Donna Law, Ozzy Esha Release date: Oct 27, 2014 Number of Pages: 26 Find in Library Read Review |
The bright-colored illustrated zombies are scary enough to be entertaining, but not so much as to keep your child awake at night. The descriptions are humorous while showcasing each zombie’s quirks.
A Scout’s Guide to Zombie Survival would be the perfect addition to your child’s library and a wonderful way to have some ‘scary’ fun. Grab your copy today and see the delight and enthusiasm it will bring to even the most reluctant of readers.
29. The Six Colorful Annies
by: Bernardette Costa, Linda Buckley, Angelo Costa Release date: Mar 07, 2011 Number of Pages: 34 Find in Library Read Review |
The Six Colorful Annies is a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book which celebrates the first significant snowfall of the season – just in time for a white Christmas. How the six adventurous sisters make the most of this event recaptures nostalgic moments for the adult and endless possibilities for the young reader.
As many children tend to do, each of the “Annies” has her favorite color. The story uses these preferences to build suspense and humor. The illustrator, Linda Buckley, has made skillful use of the vibrant colors of the color wheel, including primary, secondary and complementary colors. The resulting children’s picture book is both entertaining and educational.
The author and the illustrator are educators who grew up in South Brunswick, New Jersey and now live in rural New Hampshire. Mrs. Costa grew up in a large family of seven children, four of them girls, and Mrs. Buckley is the mother of six adventurous girls of her own.
30. Stink-O-Pedia Volume 2: More Stink-y Stuff from A to Z
by: Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds Release date: Aug 10, 2010 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
What mammal could fit fifty people on its tongue? Did you know it’s impossible to snore in outer space? Or that the first lip balm was made of earwax? From B-for-brainy cats (take a quiz to prove your cat’s a genius) to T-for-treasure hunts (learn the secrets of geocaching) to Z-for-zombie jokes (bad puns to wake the dead), this super-funny compendium is bursting with things to do, things to try, and things that are just plain awesome to know. With a guide at the end crossreferencing Stink books with relevant entries, this is a must-have for Moody fans, reluctant readers, and kids who are crazy for trivia, superlatives, and other ephemera.
Best Selling Books for 5 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Computers & Technology
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- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Computers & Technology
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