At bedtime, Cedric the dragon wants his mother to read his favorite book again, and again, and again.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text take the reader on a tour around town.

Amelia Bedelia helps out at the library with her classmates and wonders what kind of book she should borrow when she receives her first library card.

When the night guard arrives at the Ocean room at the Museum of Natural History, he wonders if he left the bathtub faucet on at home.

When Anton and Luke engage in a battle of one-upmanship, they imagine a puppy as a large dog, escaping to a tree.

Touring the museum's dinosaur exhibit, Dave's father remains oblivious as the prehistoric animals spring to life.

Arnie the talking doughnut convinces Mr. Bing that not all doughnuts are meant to be eaten. A deliciously imaginative story about friendship-from the author - illustrator of The Scrambled States of America. Arnie was fascinated as he watched the customers stream into the bakery. One by one, doughnuts were chosen, placed in paper bags, and whisked away with their new owners. Some went by the dozen in giant boxes. "Good-bye!" Arnie yelled to each doughnut. "Have a good trip!" "This is so exciting!

All his life, Dawson has been inventing things, repairing toys in unusual ways, and helping clean up his neighborhood by reusing discarded objects, but when his Vacu-Maniac malfunctions it is his friend Mooey whose brainpower saves the day.

Illustrations and simple text follow babies as they walk, crawl, ride in strollers, or are carried while enjoying a day with their families.

Not content to stay in the leading lady's dressing room, a curious cat wanders onstage before the curtain goes up.

Although his behavior sometimes seems naughty, Sam the dog is a very good boy who helps his family and friends.

While searching for someone to play ball with him, a dog dreams of fantastical adventures he could have with his ball.

A hungry bear discovers that bees are not terrible monsters who never share their honey.

All the residents of Boxville are happy in their labelled boxes, but Wendy does not think she can choose just one box to define her.

Bella knows the family rules but lives by her own, as well, causing her behavior to be "too wild, too rude, and too risky" until Granny brings her a puppy with similar problems.

Ben rides his new bicycle the very, very long way to school but Adrian Underbite, perhaps the world's largest third-grader, takes the bike anyway and later, when Ben finds Adrian in trouble, he must decide whether or not to help the larcenous bully.

Pip is proud of his big red balloon, but when he lets go of it and it floats away out of reach, Posy cheers him up with lots of bubbles.

A wordless picture book about the inspiring friendship that develops between a bluebird and a young boy.

"It starts out as a regular trip to the store with Mom, but then Lily does a dreadful thing: she flings her beloved stuffed toy, Bobbo, high in the air, only to have him land on top of a school bus just as it's pulling away! Lily is inconsolable. What if she never sees Bobbo again? Little does she know (though the reader can see) that Bobbo is having an exciting adventure at school--and will be well cared for until he finds his way back to Lily."--Publisher's website.

A wordless picture book in which a boy comes up with an inventive solution for getting his toy airplane down from the roof.

"A lizard takes the liberty of using what seem to be some old underpants when he runs out of toilet paper. What he doesn't count on is that his own conscience and an outraged rabbit will be watching"--

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A confident and determined young rabbit demonstrates how to be a champion ice-skater.

Tiring of a newborn sibling who demands all her busy mother's attention, Ruby gets bored with endless solo activities and imagines creative ways to make her baby brother disappear, adventures that become so much fun that she decides to tag along.

Mr. Magee and his dog Dee go camping and have an adventure with a hungry bear.

When a friendly hedgehog visits the farm, the chickens build an enormous wall to keep out "prickly invaders."

Following increasingly chaotic attempts to give his dog a bath, Cowpoke Clyde discovers there is only one way to get Dawg into the tub.

During an overnight rainstorm, a large and deep puddle forms across a city street, and the next day increasing numbers of creatures or things disappear into it, from one shaggy dog to nine robbers.

A young boy accompanies his father on a woodland tour in the hope of spotting a deer, a shared quest that takes them over dunes and through a marsh into a wooded area filled with captivating wildlife.

While riding his new bicycle Desmond is hurt by the mean word yelled at him by a group of boys, but he soon learns that hurting back will not make him feel any better.

Anyone who loves birthday parties, dinosaurs and vehicles will enjoy this book where different colored dinosaurs, in their equally colorful vehicles, rush in from everywhere to prepare a surprise birthday party for the littlest dinosaur in the woods.

Fancy Nancy's sister, Jojo, has done something really bad and Nancy is livid. Jojo drew a tattoo on Nancy's precious doll. When Mom suggests a fancy doll party to make Nancy feel better, Nancy is excited to accept, but what if the doll drama isn't over?

When a flood causes a family to be stranded in their car, Farmer John's tractor is the only vehicle that is able to rescue the family.

Tells the story of a father who dreamed of being able to fly and how that dream was passed on to future generations.

Yuriko, teased at school for her unusual name and Japanese ancestry, yearns to be more ordinary until her father reminds her of how special she is.

Four Jordans in one third-grade classroom cause chaos and confusion for teacher and students alike.

Little monsters become friends, laughing and playing, but also teasing, arguing and making up in this book about relationships.

Six-year-old Lexy Tanz loves dancing so much that she wants to share her skills with others, and when she is becoming discouraged because no one wants lessons from a girl so small, a herd of hairy giants arrives to test her teaching ability.

Like her older brother, the Gingerbread Boy, who was eventually devoured by a fox, the Gingerbread Girl eludes the many people who would like to eat her but also has a plan to escape her sibling's fate.

Lost in the city, a butterfly with see-through wings makes friends with a ladybug, an ant, and a pigeon, and together they help flowers bloom and grow.

In rhyming text a little boy, home from a game, bids goodnight to all the sights and sounds of a baseball game.

Tired of having only adults like his acidic taste, Mr. Caper makes caper-flavored lollipops that are sent throughout the world, but his plot has unexpected consequences and only Lollipop can save the day.

Lily tries many different costumes before she creates the perfect one for surprising her father on Halloween.

Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have spent weeks planning the perfect party to celebrate Tacky's hatchday, and while nothing turns out quite as they expected, the penguins and their special guest have a wonderful time.

Combines lighthearted illustrations and interactive flaps in a whimsical tale about a soon-to-be older sibling's happy anticipation of a new baby that compels her to sing loudly to her mother's tummy and describe everything that is waiting in the outsideworld.

After hearing his mother say that he's a monster, a little boy decides to prove her right over the course of one loud, grimy, scowling day.

A very bad rat rides his horse along the highway stealing travelers' food, from a rabbit's clover to a spider's flies, until clever Duck introduces him to her "sister."

Presents a day in the life of a loaf of bread that is baked early in the morning and enjoyed slice by slice by the baker and his wife as well as their son, a dog, ducks, fish, birds, and finally a tiny mouse that nibbles up the last crumbs.

"Messages of love between children and adults are framed in the language of the natural world spanning different cultures and all seven continents. Includes map and Author's Note"--

Provided by publisher.

Too busy with school, soccer, and other activities, a young boy who wants to cheer up the sad, lonely moon presents the reader with a step-by-step plan for becoming the first human to bicycle to the moon.

Published to benefit the IBBY Fund for Children in Crisis, a tribute to the children of Mexico who endure lives filled with violence features contributions by regional artists and explores how such children dream of a more peaceful world.

In rhyming verse, a child celebrates each body part.

A variety of animals find special places for safety and shelter.

Advises the reader about what to do, and not do, in order to successfully spot a whale, such as wrapping up in a not-too-cozy blanket, ignoring the roses, and especially, being patient.

A story about two brothers who are growing up at different speeds is set on an unusual summer night in a special tree house where they forge their bond and special memories.

In this story without words, a boy and his dog play inside and outside of their home.

Mrs. Jolly Bones goes through the week, doing chores in her unique way.

Not believing in the It's Not Fairy, Billy and Mary are shocked when she shows up at their house and wants to bake them and their parents into a fairy cake.

Provides a fictionalized account of Jemmy Button, a native boy from Tierra del Fuego who was brought to London to be educated and then returned home to his island.

In an Arctic village, the locals welcome spring as the frozen river breaks apart, and a little boy named Kumak brings them together to rescue their supplies, toys, household goods, and, finally, his dogs.

After conquering his fear of flying, talented artist Hugo the bird makes a new friend and explores his beloved city of Paris.

A child in Egypt tells what the Jews are experiencing in the days leading up to their flight from Egyptian slavery.

In Paris, France, more than a hundred years ago, a small man named Lalouche is let go from his job as a mail carrier and discovers that he has great skill as a fighter.

Daddy comforts and reassures a very young boy after Mommy dies.

Left behind when his family goes to the beach, Monkey Ono enlists the help of Java the cat and Telly the dog in a series of ill-conceived plans to join in on Beach Day.

A little girl celebrates the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents, who tell her three legends about the moon while they eat mooncakes and drink tea.

A tongue-in-cheek tale loosely inspired by the 1960s Fluxus art movement finds Martin and his neighbors confronting their fears about change when an eccentric newcomer demonstrates how change can be big or little or even small enough to fit in a not-so-scary box.

A young girl tours and twirls through museum galleries experiencing different emotions evoked by different styles of art, and then expresses her energy and inspiration when she finds an empty canvas.

Ernest enters his talented crocodile in the school pet show.

An elderly grandfather bear and his adoring grandson share a special relationship.

A surprising twist occurs on Alligator Al's birthday when a tasty-looking piglet knocks on Al's door.

When a saxophone-playing dog moves in next door to a young girl, the girl is thrilled, but her parents, who do not like the noise or the other animals the dog attracts, feel otherwise.

After Sam the hedgehog moves into a new home in the forest, the only thing he is missing is a friend.

Count the lights and, through die-cut pages, find out which vehicle they belong to.

When the moon comes up over the mountains, all the animals in the rain forest go to sleep. But what's that noise? And how can the animals make it stop? Written and illustrated with very young children in mind, this book is perfect for bedtime. Children will be intrigued by the mystery of who is crying in the abandoned box and what he could be crying about, and they will be reassured when the little elephant's mother returns just in time to give him a good night kiss. They will also be delighted

When a crew of dangerous and dirty pirates is invited to a little girl's party, they can't wait for the cake and party treats, but before they can go Pete the pirate parrot makes them get cleaned up and ready.

It's Nonna Mima's birthday, and Nonna Lidia and her grandkids are determined to throw her a surprise feast! While planning the evening's menu, Nonna Lidia shares her memories of growing up on the farm during each season of the year, gardening her own fruits and vegetables, and being surrounded by animals of all kinds. After a trip to the farmers' market, Lidia and the kids prepare a pasta primavera, perfect for a family celebration!--Publisher's description.

A little girl contrasts all of the amazing things she can do for herself that had to be done for her when she was a baby, from dressing herself to reading to her baby sister.

"Theodora is a perfectly normal duck. She may swim with a teacup balanced on her head and stay north when the rest of the ducks fly south for the winter, but there's nothing so odd about that. Chad, on the other hand, is one strange bird. Theodora quite likes him, but she can't overlook his odd habits. It's a good thing Chad has a normal friend like Theodora to set a good example for him. But who exactly is the odd duck here? Theodora may not like the answer"--Book jacket.

Participating in his class production of Cinderpaws, Splat the Cat is unexpectedly recast in a leading role when Spike is unable to perform as Paw-Prints Charming, a change that has humorous consequences.

Three children attempt to elicit different reactions from their aunts and uncle than their standard responses of "oy," "vey," and "so" by acting out humorous scenarios for them.

When Papa Rabbit does not return home as expected from many seasons of working in the great carrot and lettuce fields of El Norte, his son Pancho sets out on a dangerous trek to find him, guided by a coyote. Includes author's note.

Squabbling over a toy ball, two sisters ultimately learn that playing together is even more fun.

A family of raccoons searches for the perfect home, only to find that what they had been looking for is right under their noses.

"When Mama got a new baby, Phoebe got a new digger. And before long, everyone needs a trip to the park...but then a big girl with grabby hands sntaches Digger away from Phoebe. Phoebe tries to use her words, but they don't work. What can she do? Will she ever get Digger back?"--Dust jacket.

Piggies try to stay up as long as they can as their mother gets ready for bed.

When his aunt's couch is delivered to Pinch, he and his friend Dash try to find a way to fit it into Pinch's cozy home.

As Posy is baking cupcakes one rainy day, a big furry hand taps on her window, then a growl and a knock bring her to her door, where a scary--but somewhat familiar--monster waits.

Pipaluk and her father enlist the aid of their villagers and even the government to help save a group of whales stranded in a frozen inlet, but only Pipa can figure out a way to finally lead the whales back out to sea.

A scurvy pirate crew, led by Burnt Beard, finds trouble when they try to hide their treasure in Old Cheyenne and have some miscommunication with Black Bob McKraw and his posse.

Alice learns the importance of saying "please" as well as that this magical word will not lead to everything she wants.

Lily-Rose May is perfect in every way, until she kicks up such a fuss about eating her peas that her dad calls the doctor. He diagnoses a severe case of Princess-itis and packs Lily Rose off to live at a palace. But is a pea-free life of royal luxury as good as it sounds?

When his best friend is lost in a terrible storm, an intrepid young puffin teams up with a big blue whale to mount a rescue mission and discovers that while many other birds match his friend's description, none are quite the same.

Inviting her friends and their dogs to a special birthday party for Frenchy, Fancy Nancy worries that the party will not be successful when the birthday puppy gets into mischief.

When a pig visits a frog pond, sits on a rock, and says only "Ribbit!", news spreads fast but only the wise old beetle has an explanation.

An illustrated presentation of the classic Sesame Street song about self-expression and the celebration of music.

A young girl describes a visit to see her grandmother in a Palestinian village on the West Bank.

On a snowy day, Mouse is swept outside where he plays in the snow, ice skates on a frozen puddle, and makes sure his friends the birds get something to eat.

Meet Sofia, a little girl who lives a rather ordinary life. But everything changes when her mother, Miranda, marries the king. Overnight, Sofia becomes a princess, moves into the castle, gains a step-brother, a step-sister... and the ability to talk to her new animal friends thanks to a magical amulet! Now, life is anything but ordinary for Sofia the First!

When Hunter collects a pile of stones that he leaves on his grandmother's porch, they are used by the neighbors for a myriad of purposes--and by Hunter to make a special necklace for his Grammy.

"Spike the hedgehog and Ike the coatimundi go on a lively walk through the ever-changing landscape, meeting other animals along the way"--Provided by publisher.

In this book with rhyming text, the dream train pulls into the station and all the different cars are loaded by the animal workers, each with the appropriate cargo.

When Willy goes outside to check on his grill, he finds a UFO full of aliens who want some of his barbecue and chili, and then tear up his farm square dancing while he plays the fiddle. Includes a recipe for barbecue sauce.

"Cordelia and her brother host a tea party for an unusual guest--a T-Rex!"--

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Alice's parents get her a parrot for her birthday.

A surprising lesson about the importance of listening to one's inner gosling ensues when a very hungry fox issues a dinner invitation to a very plump goose.

A twist on the classic tale of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" takes the story even further as the lady goes about swallowing up a variety of objects, starting with layers of snow.

When Mr. Tate's class helps out on Beach Clean-Up Day, Captain Ned teaches the children the importance of the sea and the impact of not keeping it clean.

"Eight-year-old Sam has a powerful brain but needs some help focusing. The doctor gives Sam lots of strategies to try, like staying organized, eating better food, and asking for help when he needs it. Sam's favorite strategy? Make time for imagination"--

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In this original version of the traditional tale, the three little pigs are in their usual trouble with the somewhat bad wolf--who is really just very hungry and frustrated that the pizza parlor will not serve him.

On a mission to find some grub, three triceratops brothers must first find a way to outsmart a tyrannosaurus rex with his own dinner plans.

Presents an illustrated account of a storm that moves through a Midwestern farming region over the course of several hours that is documented by a timeline and images of atmospheric changes and human response.

Left in the care of his older sister, a boy begs her to read his favorite book but she is too absorbed in her own reading even to notice when a tiger comes to life in the steam from his soup.

Follows cars through their busy day in the city.

A group of toys, left out at night for the first time, begins to be afraid but the WonderDoll distracts them by weaving a story of lost toys, space travel, and a strange alien.

The youngest of ten children, Trixie grows tired of all the noise and sets off on her own to find a quiet place.

A boy and his parents prepare breakfast at their truck stop for drivers of eighteen-wheelers, tankers, moving vans, and other vehicles, while Uncle Marty checks tires and makes repairs.

Baby Rudy tries to find a gift for his mother that she will call wonderful, but instead he hears such words as "yikes" and "fiddlesticks" as various family members encourage him to keep trying.

Assorted graduates of the Bow Wow School meet at a farmers market and a dog park, where most of them remember their obedience training.

Relates how the water in a park is used in different ways by the human and animal inhabitants of a neighborhood.

On a visit to the old north woods, a girl enjoys the many natural treasures hidden in its deepest places.

After swallowing a watermelon seed, a crocodile imagines a scary outcome.

Loving Papa Bear for his unfailing willingness to help them while fishing, playing catch, and sledding, the Berenstain cubs decide to do all of Papa Bear's jobs for him on Father's Day.

Looking forward to a trip to the beach, where he hopes to find a seashell that will enable him to hear ocean sounds, Splat the Cat is frustrated by his inability to find anything but broken shells until he receives help from a special new friend.

A child decides to invite a few friends for a birthday party, encouraging guests to bring food and friends, but the guest list soon gets out of control and becomes the craziest, wildest party ever.

Explores some of the many and varied ways a father can express his love, even without saying the words, such as by making pancakes, playing games, and reading a favorite story using special voices for each character.

"A new mom's photographic journey through her baby daughter's adventures as she sleeps, based on classic fairy tales"--

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A dog that has just graduated from "sniffing school" advises readers what to do if they become lost in the woods, and assures them that his smart nose will lead him to where they are. Includes facts about dogs' noses.

Invited to Kristabelle's birthday party with her entire class, young Willow is dismayed when the bossy birthday girl begins crossing guests off the invitation list if they do anything she doesn't like.

A series of animals lay claim to, and take their form from, a set of oddly shaped scraps of colored paper, until the wind makes the final claim and blows them all away.

Relates, through illustrations and simple, rhyming text, a family's day in the woods, including a hike, swimming, and a picnic.

Invites the reader to search for Ladybug, who loves to hide.