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"An older sister explains to her younger sister all the things she used to be afraid of, along with some tricks to help, whether it's a special blanket for bedtime or singing during a storm"--
"A mother imagines how she would convey her love for her child if she were to write a book about their relationship."--Provided by publisher.
"Welcome to Snug Harbor! Will Henry's Wallace the Brave is a whimsical comic strip that centers around a bold and curious little boy named Wallace, his best friend Spud and the new girl in town, Amelia. Wallace lives in the quaint and funky town of Snug...
"Adele sits down to play in the sandbox and embarks on a fantasy adventure involving a barefoot king, a cloud of fluffy chicks, and a dessert island."--Provided by publisher.
"Look carefully to discover one look-alike visitor on each page: a tree among vegetables, a canoe among sandwiches, an umbrella among ice cream! They're hiding--can you find them?"--Provided by publisher.
"Flynn and Belle are busy practising their fire drills. But Flynn uses up all the water from the tank and leaves none for Belle. Can the friends learn to share and take turns to avoid a fire drill fiasco?"--Provided by publisher.
"Trevor is lonely and looking for a friend. He stretches his wings the length of his boring cage and notices the tree outside stretching its branch. And on the end of that branch? Perhaps a new friend. But one that is quiet and shy. Trevor knows just...
"Bear settles down for his long winter nap, but his friends have other ideas."--Provided by publisher.
This title celebrates of how colours are for everyone and depicts children engaging in their favorite activities where colour is not relevant."--Cataloguer.
"Maud Lewis 1-2-3 is a wonderful first counting book and introduction to the joy-filled art of Nova Scotia's most famous folk painter, Maud Lewis. Even the youngest babies will be drawn to the bright colours and bold forms in Lewis's whimsical painti...
"The most delightful doggy duo are back and this time there's a patisserie pandemonium in Paris!"--Provided by publisher.
"Eric Carle and fourteen other beloved children's book artists illustrate their favorite bugs and explain why they love them. Everybody has a favorite bug. Some like shiny, colorful beetles or busy ants or soft pale moths best. Others prefer spindly ...
"Meet Otto, Winnie, Greg(asaurus) and all the other dinosaur juniors, as they traverse life's first ups and downs."--Provided by publisher.
"For an assignment in Ms. June Moone's art class, the girls are working on their very own comic books. The character-created comic pages give us a glimpse into each girl's personality. But Harley Quinn isn't satisfied with her comics creation and thinks...
Quest, a volume of seventeen stories intended for children, will whisk you away from dark bedrooms to new dimensions and fantasy realms, via the Russian countryside and modern Rome. You'll encounter talking field mice, invisible friends, flying kraiks,...
"Desperate to keep her older brother from being drafted in the Vietnam War, eleven-year-old Reenie strikes up an unlikely friendship with Mr. Marsworth, an elderly shut-in, who helps her in her mission"--
"When Tin, an orphan City boy with a passion for invention, and curious Country girl Comfrey are visited by two young hares, it is the start of a magical quest. To stop the City from ravaging the Country, they must complete seemingly impossible challenges...
Jeanie's Grandma is BAD. Not bad like a vampire or a gangster or anything, more like… up to no good. Sometimes she can be a bit embarrassing but most of the time she's REALLY fun, especially when she gets Jeanie involved in her mischievous schemes. E...
"Capturing the heartwarming magic of Walt Disney Studios' upcoming Christopher Robin film, this novelization pulls fans back into the world of Pooh through a book that enables them to relive the story and revisit their old pals whenever they please. ...
"Find out all sorts of amazing facts, like how the brain works, what happens to a mouthful of food, how fast fingernails grow, how we breathe, and much, much more in this ... book about the human body."--Back cover.
"Find out how airplaners are able to fly, what a car engine looks like, how a garbage truck holds trash, and much, much more in this ... book about vehicles."--Back cover.
"Let's blast off into space to find out about her solar system and far beyond. Life the flaps to see what each planet is like, find out how the Sun works, and discover the wonders of space travel - there's so much to explore!"--Back cover.
An adventure story, set in war-time, where the main protagonist is a child. Although a fictional account, the story is set in a real historical context and many of the events are based actual first-hand testimony. Set in a rural town in south west F...
"As told through a mix of comics, doodles, and journal entries, it's Victor Starspeeder's third year at Jedi Academy! It's also his first year EVER without his sister, Christina. Plus, things at Jedi Academy are... weird. After last year's security b...
In The Witching Hours,Anna and Max travel the world with their father, the Professor - but their real adventures take place in the dangerous underworld of dark fairies, where the children face sinister creatures and battle for their lives. On their n...
The ultimate guide to football for today's internet generation. Just in time for FIFA World Cup 2014, the reissue of Eyewitness Football will help your child learn everything they want to know about 'the beautiful game'. Revised and updated with stats...
"Toby is no longer a little elephant. He's a Big Boy now, much bigger than baby sister Iris. He can pour his own milk, read his own bedtime stories, and even reach the snacks high on the "just for mummies" shelf. But some things are still very tricky...
"A heartwarming celebration of the special relationship between a father and daughter from Instagram sensation Soosh. Whether they're playing make-believe, making you smile, or scaring off monsters under the bed, dads are always there when you need.....
"It's Fleur the flamingo's birthday and her friend Bo the hippo is sending her a present. Can you use Bo's clues to guess what it is?"--Provided by publisher.
"Fox is off ona brand new adventure around the world in this finger maze book brimming with busy scenes and familiar sights. There are eight exciting colourful trail scenes allowing children to explore using their fingertips to trace along grooves on...
"Join an autumnal adventure through the countryside with lots to see and count."--Provided by publisher.
"Although he professes to fear nothing, it turns out that the most-feared villain in the Star Wars universe may not be so fearless after all."--Provided by publisher.
"Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Layla can't believe how lucky she is to be at Unicorn Academy! She adores her li...
"What do you get if you cross a mighty Tyrannosaurus rex with a fearsome Triceratops? It's a Tyrannotops, of course! And how about a giant Diplodocus with a soaring Pterodactyl? Why, that's a Diplodactyl! With over 121 possible prehistoric creations,...
Slappy the demonic dummy meets his match in a bride dummy of even worse design who, like her counterpart, comes to life to make everyone's worst nightmares come true.
Loving Hill House, an enormous tourist attraction that is reputed to be haunted by the ghost of a thirteen-year-old headless boy, Duane and Stephanie decide to search for the ghost's head and get the biggest scare of their lives.
Drew Brockman and her best friend Walker launch a plan for revenge on classmates Lee and Tabby using two scary pumpkin heads. But along the way, something goes terribly wrong.
"My old man, he played one, he played front row in the scrum, with a heave ho, here we go, playing in the zone, my old man came charging home!"--Publisher information.
Zombie's village has gone through some major changes after the gnome attack. All of sudden, all the houses in his village have mushroom tops and big green pipes started popping up on every street. Zombie doesn't mind this new look though. But things get...
It's a whole bunch of crazy in the fruit bowl! Why does everyone love grapes? Because they're sweet. But this bunch are sour. No wonder they'll stop at nothing to become sweet again!
It's a whole bunch of crazy in the fruit bowl! Most apples are good, right? But Bad Apple is being bad again. He is always playing tricks on the other Frooties!
"Maude is not like the other night dragons. She doesn't breathe fire or cast great gray, sooty clouds over the land to bring nightfall. But when the chance comes, can her friend Mouse help her pluck up the courage to fly?" -- Page 4 of cover.
"It's dinner-time for Nancy, but oh no... PEAS! Not-so-keen-on-peas Nancy needs to come up with a way to ditch those little green balls. Luckily, she's got a peas-plot up her sleeve. But is she quite as clever as she thinks?"--Provided by publisher.
"On a beautiful sunny day, happy-go-lucky Smiley Bone is walking through the woods when he begins to count some playful birds. The birds sing and climb so high that Smiley must find a fantastical way to keep up with them."--Provided by publisher.
"Sixth grade was so much easier for Danny. All her friends were in the same room and she knew exactly what to expect out of life. Now that she's in seventh grade, she's in a new middle school, her friends are in different classes and forming new cliques,...
Patryk and Jurek are as much friends as rivals in the small Russian-occupied Polish village where they live. When, in August 1914, Patryk finds an old button on the forest floor, Jurek becomes wildly jealous. Not long after, World War I comes to Pola...
"Innocent eyes... little round cheeks... super fluffy tail... He may look sweet and innocent, but don't be fooled - Bad Bunny is Mischief with a capital 'M'! And on a day of particularly naughty naughtiness, he may be about to meet his match. Will Bad...
"An accidental trip into the underworld sends Pat and Jen on an adventure, but their attempts to flee puts them face-to-face with the most evil villain of all, Evil Jen."--Provided by publisher.
From Australia's favourite storyteller comes a story, within a story, that shows us the extraordinary power of true love and solves a decades-old mystery. While on a history excursion, an ill-assorted group of four kids and their teacher are left on...
"We all know Lucky Luke, the man who shoots faster than his own shadow. But even he was once a child, and back then he was already having grand adventures in the Old West! The young boy is travelling with an old, grumpy, alcoholic prospector in search...
"After creepers tell Pixel that SAMD is still alive and looking for innocent mobs, Pixel and her friends devise a plan to lure the SAMD and Smite, its evil leader, to a party, but they have to contend with Tina's desire for revenge and Smite's dark.....
Their magical map is leading Tag, Skyla, and Blaze closer and closer to The Shadowlands, Thorn's territory--but now the Ember Stone has fallen into the well-named Lullaby Lake, which is defended by fairies who sing intruders to sleep, and the friends...
Second-grade graduate A.J. and his family rent a beach house, but summer vacation is ruined when annoying Andrea shows up and develops a crush on the lifeguard.
"With over 350 words to learn, things to count, and lots to find, this hand-drawn word book is designed to keep your little ones happy for hours...and it's quite funny too!"--Provided by publisher.
:Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, Elmer loves to play! This chunky board book with easy-grip toddler tabs on every page is perfect for the very youngest Elmer fans."--Provided by publisher.
"An embarrased young octopus cannot find any pants to wear, in spite of several sorties into the ocean to find some. But none have what he needs until he finds an undersea emporium that could fit him out!"--Cataloguer.
"The crucial skills taught in this book will help children to protect their bodies from inappropriate touch. Children will be empowered to say in a strong and clear voice, 'This is my body! What I say goes!' Through age-appropriate illustrations and ...
"This enchanting tale tells the story of a little girl who finds courage and purpose as she transforms an overgrown and neglected garden into a place of beauty, love... and ultimately hope."--Provided by publisher.
"Take a journey through New York City: shapes, colors, patterns, and people are everywhere - and things look different depending on who is going the looking. In this playful, poetic ode to photography and point of view, one young girl captures moments...
"Who wouldn't want to be a unicorn? The stars of Phoebe and Her Unicorn celebrate the magical and enchanting world of being a unicorn in this charming board book."--Back cover.
"This beautiful book captures the eternal delight of young children splashing about in puddles and experimenting with language. When the rain stops it's time to go puddle hunting. Ruby and Banjo and Mum go up the street, and into the park, over the bridge...
"Watch, look, listen and count! Experience the rhythm of life in the bush as Joey and his mum go about their day.--Back cover.
"It's a rainy day in Sodor and the tracks are slippery. But James wants to race Thomas. Can the friends learn to listen and respect the rules to avoid an accident?"--Back cover.
"A Grandpa and his grandson explore a new fear - the dark. But through Grandpa's hilarious jokes and tall tales, his grandson discovers the amazing things you can see at night-time."--Provided by publisher.
"'Come on, Daddy, it's time for bed.' 'But I'm not tired,' says Daddy. How can a little girl put her daddy to bed when he doesn't want to go? In every household with children, from the moment that bedtime is announced until the light is finally s...
"To all the brothers at Number 12. You're invited to Kayleigh's party. Dress fancy. Come fancy. Dance! Once upon a time, there lived Cinderfella - a little boy, forever bossed around by his two older brothers, Gus and Gareth. "Turn up the TV! Shine o...
"Jack likes trucks. Alex likes dolls. Just what will they play together? Jack and Alex meet almost every morning in the sandbox at the playground. Jack likes trucks - big ones. Alex likes dolls - pink ones, with sparkles. And tutus. But Jack doesn't want...
"Puffin is an architect who always exceeds her clients' expectations, that is, until she takes on the toughest clients ever - her own pufflings! Puffin takes her tricky new clients on an inspirational tour of her builds. Together they visit all kinds...
"On a roof, as wet as a seal, as grey as a puddle, Cat was rumbling, a rumbly purr. What does Cat want most? Feather boas? Pretty pink shoelaces? A boatful of fish under a tiny tin sail - or perhaps something much more valuable? Maya and Cat follows a...
"Ella's best friend, Monkey, doesn't like good-bye hugs. He doesn't want to say goodbye to Oma. And he doesn't want to move away forever. Neither does Ella. But papa is waiting for them in New York. So Ella and Monkey must board the ship with Mama and...
"A magical, captivating picture book about the power of love between a son and his father. Tom and his dad are good at making things. Their inventions start out simple, but they quickly become bigger, faster, crazier - and they almost always involve ...
"A boy and his father enjoy a day at the beach and see how things are connected, as a bird that can fly leads to a fly that will land, that leads to land stretching to the sea."--Provided by publisher.
"Illustrations and rhyming text follow endangered honeybees through the year as they forage for pollen and nectar, communicate with others at their hive, and make honey."--Provided by publisher.
"While everyone else in the family is sleeping, baby Tessa manages to get out of her crib and plays until the rest of the family begins to awaken."--Provided by publisher.
"It is a very sunny day. Perfect for a game of cricket! Daddy Pig teaches Peppa, George and Suzy Sheep how to play cricket in the garden, followed by the most important part of the game -- taking a break for tea and cake! Everyone loves cricket, espe...
"Two pups hit the town and create a special kind of puppy mayhem as they embark on an adventure in opposites. Pup and Down is a rollercoaster ride that will have kids squealing with laughter from beginning to end."--Provided by publisher.
"A is for Afghan Hound, B is for Border Collie and C is for Corgi! Explore the alphabet and find your favourite dog breed in this vibrant and refreshing board book from dazzling illustrator Sophie Beer."--Provided by publisher.
"An introduction to the fun and healthy practice of yoga, guides young readers and their caregivers through ten authentic yoga poses named after animals, including sloth, toucan, and crocodile."--Provided by publisher.
"Babies and toddlers will love turning the pages, touching the feely patches and spotting the familiar little white mouse as they look for their giraffe."--Provided by publisher.
"From jack-o'-lanterns to skeletons, this is a vibrant introduction to the spooky sights of Halloween from leading illustrator and textitle designer Jane Foster."--Back cover.
"Today is baby's birthday. Here comes baby's friends. Hello! Shy baby. Friendly baby. Sunny baby. Lazy baby. Who else will we meet?"--Provided by publisher.
"Betty loves dancing. At home, in front of her little sister, Bluebell, she is a wonderful performer. Bluebell loves to clap Betty's pirouettes and plies. However, once Betty is in dance class, her confidence disappears and she feels far less graceful...
"Ellie Jelly wakes up in a grumpy mood but her mother, busy with baby Grace, is having a bad day, too, and when Ellie accidentally makes a mess, her mother loses her temper."--Provided by publisher.
"Very young children will delight in the vocabulary in this colourful book- filled with familiar and some not-so-well-known aspects of the world."--Cataloguer.
Feeling lost and alone in a strange new city, Leelu wishes she could fly away back home - her real home where her dad is, thousands of miles away. London is cold and grey and the neighbours are noisy and there's concrete everywhere. But Leelu is not ...
Aspiring inventor and magician's apprentice Felix Carmer III is aided by Grit, a fiery, flightless faerie princess, in winning a magic competition, in exchange for him helping Grit investigate a string of faerie disappearances.
With exciting animal rescues and real-life care tips, this is the perfect series for young animal lovers! Animal-mad Amelia is sad about moving house, until she discovers Animal Ark, where vets look after all kinds of animals in need. When they discover...
Alex's original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping the witch Natacha happy, but soon he'll run out of pages to read from and be trapped forever. He's loved scary stories his whole life, and he knows most don't have a happily ever after. Now...
"Aran has never truly fit in with his selkie clan. He was born in his human form, without a pelt to transform him into a sleek, strong seal. Each day he waits, left behind while his selkie family explores the deep ocean. What if his pelt never comes?...
"With [this book] kids will combine their love of LEGO® bricks with learning about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) in one fun, educational book. Each project includes large, full-color photo instructions ; project preparation ideas...
"Isabel loves racing around Unicorn Academy with her wonderful unicorn, Cloud. She can't wait for him to discover his magical power! Someone has cast a bad spell on Sparkle Lake.Isabel and Cloud will have to learn to trust each other as they go on a ...
Steve Boswell gets a mask that looks like a creepy old man. Too bad he's starting to feel so old, so tired, and so evil!
Hendrix's father has a vision - to see Hendrix run for Australia at the Olympics. Hendrix's days are completely mapped out - what he eats, when he trains, when he sleeps - even the air he breathes. A girl was never meant to part of that vision, es...
Take on the role of a cartoon hero in this fully interactive, wacky, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story.YOU live in a small, dull town with your ma and pa, and while they are perfectly happy growing fruit and veg for the ever-expanding population,...
After finally getting a cell phone, Babymouse tries to increase her popularity in middle school by becoming the queen of social media.
Half-fairy, half-vampire Isadora Moon wants a normal human birthday party, but will her parents be able to meet her request?
Provides step-by-step instructions for a variety of recipes, from starters to desserts. Includes notes on safety.
"The star of Orange Is the New Black and Jane the Virgin, Diane Guerrero presents her personal story in this middle grade memoir about her parents' deportation and the nightmarish struggles of undocumented immigrants and their American children"--
"A nonfiction picture book history of Monopoly, one of the world's most famous games" --
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