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Old Tom's holiday  by Leigh Hobbs

Old Tom's holiday

Leigh Hobbs

Picture book

Bringing up Old Tom is hard work, so Angela is thrilled when she wins a luxury holiday - even though it means leaving Old Tom at home. Or so she thinks. Join Old Tom and Angela on their hilarious journey around the world.

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Maisy goes to the museum  by Lucy Cousins

Maisy goes to the museum

Lucy Cousins

Picture book

There's so much for Maisy and her friends to discover in the museum: collections of old toys, dinosaurs, cars, costumes - even a large mammoth, a favourite of Eddie's.

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Trekkers  by Amy Johnson

Trekkers

Amy Johnson

Picture book

Meet all kinds of busy farm machines and discover the jobs they do. With fun illustrations of tractors, ploughs, planters and combines, there's lots to explore on every page.

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Little Bo Peep and more ...  by Donovan Bixley

Little Bo Peep and more ...

Donovan Bixley

"Hop on board for a hay ride of fun, with four favourite sheepish nursery rhymes"--Back cover.

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Giraffe the gardener  by Kimberly (Kimberly Tethera) Andrews

Giraffe the gardener

Kimberly (Kimberly Tethera) Andrews

Picture book

Meet green-hoofed Giraffe, unstoppable creator of the most magnificent garden. But when he injures his neck, will all his hard work go to ruin? Not if Giraffe Junior has anything to do with it! Explore the plantings and smell the roses in this delightful...

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Bearsuit Turtle makes a friend  by Bob Shea

Bearsuit Turtle makes a friend

Bob Shea

Picture book

"Two turtles, one masquerading as a bear and the other a self-proclaimed bear expert, become friends after a day of bear-adjacent activities."--Publisher.

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Miffy and the artists  by Dick Bruna

Miffy and the artists

Dick Bruna

Picture book

"Created by Dutch graphic designer Dick Bruna in 1955, Miffy will mark her seventieth birthday in 2025. To celebrate, Thames & Hudson publish Miffy and the Artists--a delightful portrayal of the art that inspired Bruna's own work and that continues to inspire...

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Puddle twins  by Lauren Holowaty

Puddle twins

Lauren Holowaty

Picture book

"Based on the award-winning TV show, this picture book follows the playful games of two best friends who can't wait to go puddle jumping. But wait - Posy's old boots are too small, so she's got new ones. But Pip is worried that the friends won't be Puddle...

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Jungle babies  by Sasha Morton

Jungle babies

Sasha Morton

"Touch and feel the adorable jungle babies in this stylish, design-led board book" --

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Construction  by Sasha Morton

Construction

Sasha Morton

"Introducing textures and providing the child with a tactile reading experience, this book explores a digger, an excavator, a backhoe loader, a cement mixer, and a dumper truck."--Provided by publisher.

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We're going to the zoo  by Cate James

We're going to the zoo

Cate James

"Taronga presents books for wild little learners and explorers! Through the gates there's a chatter and a squeak! What amazing animals will you meet? Join a fun family day out with this lusciously illustrated trip around one of Australia's most iconic places....

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Animal opposites at the zoo  by Emilie Tavaearii

Animal opposites at the zoo

Emilie Tavaearii

"Spots and stripes, fur and spikes! Big and small, short and tall. Every animal is different at the zoo. Discover wonderful animals and learn words to describe their special features in this brightly illustrated introduction to opposites."--Provided by...

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Only monster  by Matt Coyne

Only monster

Matt Coyne

Picture book

"It's PHOTO DAY at monster school--time to mess up your monster hair and dangle your very best bogies from your nose, to get the perfect shot. But as all the monster brothers and sisters line up for pictures, one little monster realizes . . . she's the only...

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The biggest breakfast  by Richard Jones

The biggest breakfast

Richard Jones

Picture book

"One day, a child meets a little bird and feeds it some breakfast. The next day, the little bird comes back with two pink-tailed mice, and the next day they are joined by four squirrels and then eight kind-eyed wolves and then sixteen elephants until...

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Happy holi!  by Chitra Soundar

Happy holi!

Chitra Soundar

Picture book

"Friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring and the triumph of goodness and love over evil in Holi, the Festival of Colours"--Provided by publisher.

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Brenda's revenge  by Sarah Tagholm

Brenda's revenge

Sarah Tagholm

Picture book

"Because she's a cat, Brenda needs help with things like getting dressed, table manners and trampolining! Brenda is just a cat, so she isn't good at hairstyles or getting dressed or good table manners... and her handwriting is terrible! Luckily she has one...

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Jenny Peckles lays eggs with speckles  by Rachel Emily

Jenny Peckles lays eggs with speckles

Rachel Emily

Picture book

"Jenny Peckles lays eggs with speckles. Featherly Botts lays eggs with spots. Sally McSquawk lays eggs that can TALK?! Hang on a minute ...Down on Old Worrall's Farm, the hens are laying their eggs ... and FAKING spots, stripes, sparkles and speckles. Why?...

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We are definitely human  by X. Fang

We are definitely human

X. Fang

Picture book

"When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their "car". No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other...

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Twenty bears  by Kathryn Simmonds

Twenty bears

Kathryn Simmonds

Picture book

"Get ready for a shot of pure counting fun, as twenty very busy bears attempt to spring clean their cottage after winter hibernation. Spring is here and it's time to TIDY ... but are these silly bears up to the task?"--Publisher.

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Peppa and the dragon  by Mandy Archer

Peppa and the dragon

Mandy Archer

"Peppa and her friends are imagining a dragon! What do you think it will look like? Join in and touch the dragon's flappy wings, bumpy spines and shiny tail"--Publisher.

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Perfect  by Waka T. Brown

Perfect

Waka T. Brown

Picture book

"Author Waka T. Brown and artist Yuko Jones join forces for this picture book about a young girl who learns to appreciate life's imperfections when her grandmother teachers her about the Japanese art form kintsugi. Miki Amelia Masuda liked everything in her...

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My hair is a book  by Maisha Oso

My hair is a book

Maisha Oso

Picture book

"Black hair has been telling stories for generations, from ponytails of ancient tribes and Nubian vibes to corn rows that mapped paths to freedom for enslaved Africans. There have been stories about dance with styles that twist and swoop and the sweetest...

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Sleepy snuggles  by Diana Murray

Sleepy snuggles

Diana Murray

Picture book

"A soothing bedtime story about baby animals being tucked into bed and kissed good night, Sleepy Snuggles is a bedtime classic in the making for fans of I Love You Like No Otter and If Animals Kissed Good Night."--Publisher.

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Stick Man  by Julia Donaldson

Stick Man

Julia Donaldson

"It's springtime and Stick Man and his family are going on an egg hunt together. Can you help them find the colourful eggs? Lift the flaps to search with the Stick family and find the missing eggs!"--Publisher.

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A day on Fluffyville Farm  by Britta Teckentrup

A day on Fluffyville Farm

Britta Teckentrup

"Spend an entire day with a charming farm family--and discover all the things that happen there from morning to night"--

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Again!  by Britta Teckentrup

Again!

Britta Teckentrup

Picture book

"Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog awaken from hibernation Doing the same thing over and over again is very important for young children because it helps them to learn and develop, and it gives them a sense of security when they engage with the familiar. Again!...

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I hate everything!  by Sophy Henn

I hate everything!

Sophy Henn

Picture book

"Have you ever had a day when you just hate EVERYTHING? You have? Well, what if you had a friend who helped you to work out that rather than hating everything, you LOVED everything instead? Sounds good, right? Well, THIS book is THAT friend so you might want...

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Pets  by Geraldine Krasinski

Pets

Geraldine Krasinski

Touch and Explore is a multisensory series created to encourage hands-on play and learning. Encouraging young readers to touch the textured animal pictures there is so much to discover in this pet adventure.

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Diggers love to go to school  by Brianna Caplan Sayres

Diggers love to go to school

Brianna Caplan Sayres

"Counting, patterns, taking turns...everything little diggers, monster trucks, and tractors love to do at school! These exciting activities will resonate with the littlest of readers who eagerly embrace each new day of learning and will help prepare those who...

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Our love grows  by Anna Pignataro

Our love grows

Anna Pignataro

"Pip is an adorable, roly-poly little panda, who's playful and curious. Mama explains to him how he will grow, just like the world around them."--Provided by publisher.

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Spider-Man, Spider-Man  by Paul Francis Webster

Spider-Man, Spider-Man

Paul Francis Webster

Picture book

"In the chill of night, at the scene of a crime... like a streak of light, he arrives just in time! Spider-Man, Spider-Man! Presents a CD and illustrated text of the Spider-Man theme song."--Provided by publisher.

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Pepper & me  by Béatrice Alemagna

Pepper & me

Béatrice Alemagna

Picture book

"In this utterly enchanting and unexpected tale from international picture book star Beatrice Alemagna, a childhood mishap is the occasion for growth and self-reflection. When a little girl falls on the street, scraping her knee, her father tells her not to...

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Arthur's Thanksgiving  by Marc Tolon Brown

Arthur's Thanksgiving

Marc Tolon Brown

Picture book

"Arthur finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey."--Provided by publisher.

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Arthur writes a story  by Marc Tolon Brown

Arthur writes a story

Marc Tolon Brown

Picture book

"Arthur has to write a story as a homework assignment and keeps changing his idea of what to write as he talks to his friends."--Provided by publisher.

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Arthur's new puppy  by Marc Tolon Brown

Arthur's new puppy

Marc Tolon Brown

Picture book

"Arthur's new puppy causes problems when it tears the living room apart, wets on everything, and refuses to wear a leash. Arthur the aardvark teaches his new puppy a few basic manners."--Provided by publisher.

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Arthur's tooth  by Marc Tolon Brown

Arthur's tooth

Marc Tolon Brown

Picture book

"Arthur, tired of being the only one in his class who still has all his baby teeth, waits impatiently for his loose tooth to fall out."--Provided by publisher.

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The yellow road  by Sven Nordqvist

The yellow road

Sven Nordqvist

Picture book

"Sam wakes up in a strange fairytale land of small folk and talking animals, with no idea where he is. How will he get home? "Take the yellow road" says The-One-Who-Knows-Everything. Equipped with a very useful backpack and an optimistic attitude, Sam travels...

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I'm lucky to have my parents  by Radostina Nikolova

I'm lucky to have my parents

Radostina Nikolova

Picture book

"I'm Lucky to Have My Parents is a story about family, from the perspective of a small child whose parents have gotten divorced and remarried. This story reminds children that their parents love them, that they should talk about how they feel, and that they...

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Chick  by Flora Lily

Chick

Flora Lily

Picture book

"Meet Chick. Chick likes running around in the sunshine, squabbling with her sisters and pecking tasty treats with her pointy beak. And she loves to CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK. But Chick has a secret . . . Before she could do ANY of these things, she was just one of a...

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Bow-wow bunny  by Kathryn Selbert

Bow-wow bunny

Kathryn Selbert

"Join a lovable pack of pups as they hop, skip, and play their way through the joys of springtime"--Provided by publisher.

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Agent Unicorn by Jenny Alvarado

Agent Unicorn

Jenny Alvarado

Picture book

"When Unicorn gets hired at Agent Goat's detective agency, he is so excited! He's ready to be a detective--even if he has no actual experience. How hard can it be? Before long, he'll discover there's more to being a secret agent than he thought."--Publisher.

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How to sing a song  by Kwame Alexander

How to sing a song

Kwame Alexander

Picture book

"Combines playful text with inventive artwork to encourage readers to celebrate the magic of discovering their very own song in the world around them and singing it."--Provided by publisher.

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Busy bookstore  by Marion Billet

Busy bookstore

Marion Billet

"Push, pull, and slide the scenes to visit the busy bookstore! with a gentle rhyming story and plenty to spot, this sturdy board book is perfect for playing and learning"--Back cover.

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Colin's castle  by Holly Swain

Colin's castle

Holly Swain

Picture book

"When a vegetarian vampire moves into his dream castle, he soon discovers he has an unwanted house guest . . . Colin's new castle is perfect in every way - apart from the duck. The duck pops up when Colin's in the bath. When he's watching telly. When he's on...

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Kindness comes back  by Sital Gorasia Chapman

Kindness comes back

Sital Gorasia Chapman

Picture book

"Very hungry Lion meets a young gazelle stuck in a hole. Does he eat her? No! Phew! Instead, he helps her up and his act of kindness sets off a super-cute chain of joy and warmth to give the ultimate feel-good factor"--Publisher.

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First day, hooray!  by June Sobel

First day, hooray!

June Sobel

Picture book

"Inspired by the way educators talk about emotions and build emotional literacy with young children, this back-to-school picture book follows a group of kids as they learn to identify and process the wide range of feelings they bring on the first day of...

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The man who didn't like animals  by Deborah Underwood

The man who didn't like animals

Deborah Underwood

Picture book

There once was a man who loved his tidy home and who didn't like animals. Then one day, a cat appeared. The man and the cat both liked napping and watching the rain and eating dinner precisely at six. Well, maybe this one animal could stay. Next came a dog......

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Shiver me letters  by June Sobel

Shiver me letters

June Sobel

Picture book

Having decided that R is not enough for them, a bumbling band of pirates sets sail on a quest to capture the rest of the alphabet.

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The patchless giraffe = Te kaki roa opure kore  by Marlene J. Bennetts

The patchless giraffe = Te kaki roa opure kore

Marlene J. Bennetts

Picture book

This delightful colour illustrated children's book written in English and Te reo, is a tool for children to enjoy and for educational purposes. It has a glossary of some te reo words and listed African animals, plants and trees in the illustrations.

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The flying bath  by Julia Donaldson

The flying bath

Julia Donaldson

Picture book

"When everyone has left the house in the morning, the bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures in their magical flying bath! From giving a muddy piglet a shower to putting out a fire for a frightened baboon, they have water at the ready...

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A home is a nest  by Emma Carlisle

A home is a nest

Emma Carlisle

Picture book

"A Home is a Nest is a book exploring the concept of 'homes' and 'family' in nature, from the cosiness of winter dens, to the arrival of spring and bird's first flight. Drawing parallels between the way animals care for their babies to how humans look after...

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Cloud boy  by Greg Stobbs

Cloud boy

Greg Stobbs

Picture book

"When Bobby gets distracted, he starts to float. Everyone tries to help him, but there are so many sights and sounds and smells which draw his attention away from everyday things. Bobby would like to concentrate like his friends, but it's very hard, so his...

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The trouble with triangles  by Lily Murray

The trouble with triangles

Lily Murray

Picture book

"Doodle and Dot are best friends. They do everything together, like drawing shapes! But their drawings have a habit of coming to life. Can the pals work together to get the triangles under control? 'The Trouble with Triangles' is an introduction to shapes and...

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Yak and gnu  by Juliette MacIver

Yak and gnu

Juliette MacIver

Picture book

Meet Yak and Gnu, two best friends who love to row and sing. Who will they meet on their journey down the river? This funny rhyming tale is full of adventurous animals and boats galore.

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Lilly's purple plastic purse  by Kevin Henkes

Lilly's purple plastic purse

Kevin Henkes

Picture book

"Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, but when he asks her to wait a while before showing her new purse, she does something for which she is very sorry later."--Provided by publisher.

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Squish!  by Tim Bugbird

Squish!

Tim Bugbird

Picture book

"Experience the ups and downs of toddler life with Little Cub and his preschool friends. Squish! finds Little Cub building a club tent and inviting all his friends to join him inside for biscuits. One by one, his friends arrive, but with each arrival, there is...

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Do not say these words  by Frances Tosdevin

Do not say these words

Frances Tosdevin

Picture book

"Certain words are making children giggle. Giggling produces giggle-gas. And giggle-gas is bad for the planet. The Professor needs YOUR help to save the world. Gigglesome words are BANNED, and are being replaced with boring, totally unfunny words. So you must...

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A present for Junket  by Mandy Wildsmith

A present for Junket

Mandy Wildsmith

Picture book

"When Gherkin is woken early by the garbage truck outside, her first thought is: yum, rubbish! Then she remembers that it's her best friend Junket's birthday ... and Gherkin needs a present for her. But what would Junket love? A new toy? A new jacket? Gherkin...

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Winnie-the-Pooh's book of friendship  by Johanna Gogos

Winnie-the-Pooh's book of friendship

Johanna Gogos

Picture book

"Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood! Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Owl as they set off on another grand adventure, with plenty of laughter along the way. A heartwarming story about the importance of togetherness."--Provided by publisher.

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Lobsters can't knit  by Karla Courtney

Lobsters can't knit

Karla Courtney

Picture book

"Do you know what Lobster wants more than anything else in the world? A lobster sweater. With ten sleeves and a long middle that will keep his whole body warm. But everyone tells him Lobsters can't knit!! Everyone just might be wrong, in this story of...

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Caviar  by Megan (Fashion illustrator) Hess

Caviar

Megan (Fashion illustrator) Hess

Picture book

"Caviar isn't naughty or badly behaving. She just gets excited when things are amazing! Her feelings are big and so hard to shrink down, but any small outburst makes her owner frown... Dive into the unexpected story of how little Caviar became a big Hollywood...

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My mum is sweet as honey  by Johanna Gogos

My mum is sweet as honey

Johanna Gogos

Picture book

"Join Piglet and Pooh as they talk about some of the wonderful things that make mums special in this beautiful rhyming storybook."--Provided by publisher.

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Wackadoo! and other best mum sayings.

Wackadoo! and other best mum sayings.

Picture book

"Make good times with Bluey, Bingo and Mum by checking off Chilli's best sayings."--Publisher.

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Harry and Gran bake a cake  by Fiona McIntosh

Harry and Gran bake a cake

Fiona McIntosh

Picture book

"Harry and Gran are going to bake a cake. What could possibly go wrong? A funny and charming story of a gran and her grandchild sharing the joy of baking together . . . and embracing the hilarious mishaps that occur along the way."--Publisher.

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Stella  by Megan (Fashion illustrator) Hess

Stella

Megan (Fashion illustrator) Hess

Picture book

"She stumbled upon a cool tunnel inside the most famous museum in France, where she spied rooms full of beauty, and crowds on the move. They were jostling to see the best art at the Louvre! When Stella the meerkat escapes her life as an unwanted pet, she wants...

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Boobies  by Nancy Vo

Boobies

Nancy Vo

Picture book

"You have just opened a book about boobies. Meet the Blue-footed Booby, who does not have any boobies at all, since only mammals have boobies. We learn that mammals have boobies to feed babies, even though milk can also come from plants. And did you know that...

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I love you, Little Horse  by Gianna Marino

I love you, Little Horse

Gianna Marino

Picture book

"A horse asks its little one how they will spend their day: Listening to birdsong? Smelling flower blossoms? Racing the clouds? Feeling the earth beneath their feet? As the pair uses their senses to experience the world around them during the day, the shadows...

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The big backyard plan  by Kirsten Ealand

The big backyard plan

Kirsten Ealand

Picture book

"Fun is multiplied by four, when all your best friends live next door! Azumi, Theo, Bree and Jack live side-by-side and back-to-back. Being best friends as well as neighbours is fun - but imagine if instead of sharing backyard fences, they could share one BIG...

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Stuck in the mud  by Damian Harvey

Stuck in the mud

Damian Harvey

Picture book

"Seren wants to play with her friends. Before she goes, her mum says 'stay away from the swamp' but Seren wasn't listening. Throughout the story, different characters try to tell Seren and Steg to stay away but they don't listen and, before they know it,...

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The Easter egg hunt  by Nick Butterworth

The Easter egg hunt

Nick Butterworth

"Percy the park keeper is hiding Easter eggs around the park for the bunnies to find. But will there be enough for everyone? Count along with Percy and his friends as they discover the hidden treats in this rhyming story that is a delight to read...

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Why I love diggers and trucks  by Daniel Howarth

Why I love diggers and trucks

Daniel Howarth

"This touching board book combines endearing things children say about all kinds of construction vehicles, with cute illustrations of animals. And from digging big holes to lifting heavy things, there is certainly a lot to love!"--Provided by publisher.

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Bedtime is boring!  by Georgie Birkett

Bedtime is boring!

Georgie Birkett

Picture book

"Cosmo's days of falling asleep wherever he found himself are behind him. Now he has way too much to do to even think of going to sleep--like practicing his karate, finishing his poem about cheese, and having tea with his good friend Bodingle Pumplenaut. No...

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Dinocorn  by Matilda Rose

Dinocorn

Matilda Rose

Picture book

"Meet Dinocorn. He's gentle, nurturing and nature-loving . . . or at least that's what his new owner - Princess Ally - thinks!? Ally is an impatient, green-fingered princess and is landed with a stomping, rambunctious Dinocorn from Mrs Paws' Magic Pet Shop....

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Winnie-the-Pooh and me  by Jeanne Willis

Winnie-the-Pooh and me

Jeanne Willis

Picture book

"Someone has come along to join Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin on their adventure, but who could it be? It can't be Kanga and Roo - they're sailing a boat - and it can't be Owl, because he's at home. Could it be Heffalumps who want to eat Pooh's beloved...

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Hank goes peck  by Maudie Powell-Tuck

Hank goes peck

Maudie Powell-Tuck

"The lovable antihero Hank is back in another over-the-top, hilarious adventure that explores friendship and kindness. Hank the goose has a tendency to peck--and none of the animals on the farm is safe! Will he EVER learn to be more considerate of his friends?...

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Are you a hungry monster?  by Guilherme Karsten

Are you a hungry monster?

Guilherme Karsten

Picture book

"Are you feeling hungry? Do you like eating raggedy old socks and lots of earwax? No? So you're not a hungry monster! Wait... you ARE hungry? But you like pasta, cookies AND fruit? GROSS! Can you resist the 'delicious' feast monster has made for...

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The bed book  by Sylvia Plath

The bed book

Sylvia Plath

Picture book

"A Tank Bed's got cranks And wheels and cogs And levers to pull If you're stuck in bogs. Or a Jet-Propelled Bed For visiting Mars With mosquito nets For the shooting stars. Beds come in all shapes and sizes, and need not be boring beds at all . . . There are...

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From me to you, love God  by Claire Freedman

From me to you, love God

Claire Freedman

Picture book

"If God sent you a letter he'd say, 'I love you so! You're very precious to me, and I want you to know.' From Me to You, Love God will let children know that God loves them, and it will encourage them to trust in his love and to travel life's journey with him...

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Ada, go, go, go!  by Daishu Ma

Ada, go, go, go!

Daishu Ma

"Ada and friends are lined up on their scooters, ready for the big race! Go, go, go! But - oops! Ada's had a little fall. Not to worry - her pals all stop to make sure she's ok, and everyone crosses the finish line together!"--Publisher.

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Ada's rainy day  by Daishu Ma

Ada's rainy day

Daishu Ma

"Pitter, patter - it's raining and Ada and her pals are stuck inside ... until Ada spots some very splashy-looking puddles and everyone dashes outside to play. But uh-oh - here comes Elephant with a huge SPLASH! Time to go back inside and get cosy and...

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Henry  by Justin Worsley

Henry

Justin Worsley

Picture book

"Henry doesn't think anyone appreciates his unusual art, but one night everything changes... Henry is an artist, a master sculptor and . . . a dog. Unfortunately, his self-made pieces, in all their sculptural forms, are often tossed in the bin without even...

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Aliens love dinopants  by Claire Freedman

Aliens love dinopants

Claire Freedman

Picture book

"When the aliens crash-land in the jungle, they have no idea that they are about to stumble on the biggest stash of pants ever. Their glee knows no bounds! That is, until the prehistoric owners of the outsized stash turn up . . . Is that a DINOSAUR?"--Provided...

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Tiny bear goes missing  by Manka Kasha

Tiny bear goes missing

Manka Kasha

Picture book

"Losing something important is always scary, but what if that something is your best friend? There once was a very small, very brave knight, who loved to go on adventures with their best friend Tiny Bear. They had even faced down the dreaded Anxiety Monster,...

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Snow steps  by Karen Latchana Kenney

Snow steps

Karen Latchana Kenney

Picture book

"Lakshmi just moved from rural, sunny Guyana to a city in icy, frigid Minnesota. Her family is trying hard to adjust to a new country, but for Lakshmi, the hardest part is the cold, slushy, white stuff everywhere. Snow didn’t exist in Guyana, but it’s...

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Will the pigeon graduate?  by Mo Willems

Will the pigeon graduate?

Mo Willems

Picture book

"The Pigeon had better graduate! He did the work! He paid attention to the little details! He overcame some BIG obstacles! The Pigeon's got this... Or does he? Do YOU think The Pigeon will graduate?"--Publisher.

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Happy Mother's Day from the crayons  by Drew Daywalt

Happy Mother's Day from the crayons

Drew Daywalt

Picture book

"In a wonderful celebration of Mother's Day, the hilarious crayons love their mums - and the mother figures in their lives - so much, that they wrote a book about it! Red crayon loves his mum because she works extra hard, especially during the holidays. Yellow...

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Goodnight astronaut  by Michelle (Michelle Jane) Robinson

Goodnight astronaut

Michelle (Michelle Jane) Robinson

Picture book

"Follow along in this bedtime book perfect for space-loving kids as you say "night night" to everything from the Milky Way and a rocket, to the planets and a space station. Can your future astronomer spot and name each thing in orbit as you zoom across the...

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Heartfelt  by Elaine Vickers

Heartfelt

Elaine Vickers

Picture book

"A young child cuts out paper hearts and shares each heart along with acts of kindness or love to the people in the neighborhood."--Provided by publisher.

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Dear bookstore  by Emily Arrow

Dear bookstore

Emily Arrow

Picture book

"For one little girl, the local bookstore is not only the beginning of her reading journey, it's a world that's always there for her--one that allows her imagination to soar, provides any answers she needs, and sparks her curiosity. It's a place of wishes and...

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100 goats and granny!  by author Atinuke

100 goats and granny!

author Atinuke

Picture book

"Count all 100 of Granny's mischievous goats in the brand-new picture book from award-winning author Atinuke and exciting debut Caribbean artist Lauren Hinds. Granny's beloved goats follow her wherever she goes - to the tailor, to the salon, and even on the...

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Aliens love underpants  by Claire Freedman

Aliens love underpants

Claire Freedman

Picture book

"'Aliens love underpants, in every shape and size. But there are no underpants in space, so here's a big surprise'."--Provided by publisher.

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Monsters love underpants  by Claire Freedman

Monsters love underpants

Claire Freedman

Picture book

"There are prowly monsters howling loudly and drooling monsters from the steamy swamp. There are wild, woolly mountain monsters and spiky, spooky monsters from outer space. And they all have one thing in common - they LOVE underpants!"--Provided by publisher.

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My first opposites  by Shirley Hughes

My first opposites

Shirley Hughes

"Learning about opposites is fun and easy with Katie and her baby brother, Olly. Join them as they explore their friendly and familiar world and all it contains in this charming first concepts book. Being wide awake or fast asleep, whispering quietly or...

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My first colours  by Shirley Hughes

My first colours

Shirley Hughes

"Learning your colours is fun and easy with Katie and her baby brother, Olly. Join them as they explore their friendly and familiar world and all it contains in this charming first look at colours. From the beautiful blue sky, bright red berries or green peas...

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Mummies love hugs  by Lara Bryan

Mummies love hugs

Lara Bryan

"Mummies love all kinds of hugs, from big, brave playtime cuddles to sleepy night-night snuggles."--Provided by publisher.

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Something good  by Kenneth Kraegel

Something good

Kenneth Kraegel

Picture book

"Blah. Nothing good ever happens to me. This morning a little girl wakes up with a chicken on her head. (Ouch.) Then she finds worms in her cereal (after she's had a few bites--yuck!). Then she realizes, too late, that her boots are full of mud. Ack! Then her...

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Let's be bees  by Shawn (Artist) Harris

Let's be bees

Shawn (Artist) Harris

Picture book

"The only thing better than reading a good book together is playing make believe with your favorite grown-up! Especially when that grown-up's imagination is as big as yours, and you both get to make all kinds of funny sounds. A father and child play...

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My first things that go  by Alina Ruban

My first things that go

Alina Ruban

"Children an learn more than 50 things that go, including construction machines and rescue vehicles, as well as shapes and colours! With interactive prompts and a search-and-find activity on every spread, this is the perfect introduction to things that...

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Numbers

Numbers

"Children will love to learn numbers with this interactive book! Bright, colourful photographs and simple prompts encourage interactive learning."--Provided by publisher.

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First words.

First words.

"Children will love to learn first words with this interactive book! Bright, colorful photographs and simple prompts encourage interactive learning. Young readers can learn the names of objects found at the beach and at the grocery store, as well as the names...

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