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The first in a young middle grade animal series in which an anxious Boston Terrier and an exuberant potbellied pig team up to solve crimes in their barnyardfrom debut author PJ Gardner, with illustrations by David Mottram.

(Hardback)

Hilarity ensues when Horse and Dog meet--and mistake each other for the wrong animal. This is a brilliant collaboration from Kalan, a writer for "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and acclaimed illustrator Miller ("Moo Moo in a Tutu"). Full color. 1/2.

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(Hardback)

What's for dinner A Chinese American child brings his diverse neighbors together to make a tasty communal meal. Together, they cook up a steaming family dinner that celebrates community, cooperation, and culture. Includes a family recipe for hot pot!

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

How Cookie Found A Home is a short fun children's book that tells the tale of Cooke, a small cat who one day gets lost away from home, and begins a journey to find a new, perfect home. She lives in a few different houses with different people until she finally finds the perfect home with Mama and Papa Cookie.

(Hardback)

"Plib is like every other Nrfblk kid on Earth, except for one thing. He loves humans--those horrible, terrifying monsters who dominated the planet ten billion years ago. Only one thing about the humans bothers Plib. What happened to them all"--From publisher's description.

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(Hardback)

"Elizabeth Barrett Browning's 43rd sonnet from Sonnets from the Portuguese, published in 1850, famously begins, "How do I love thee Let me count the ways"... follows a father and a son on a fishing trip and captures all of the emotions of Brownings beloved poem."--Amazon.com.

(Board book)

A first book about feelings, for very young children.

(Paperback)

Jazzy rhythms, silly rhymes, and welcoming images are guaranteed to entice little readers. The creative team behind "My Father the Dog" returns with a call-and-response for preschoolers, an exuberant invitation to be part of the fun. Full color.

(Hardback, Re-issue)

First published in 1963, a funny, delightful picture book, with just the right pictures by Maurice Sendak, perfectly fitting every phrase of the story. A tongue in cheek, Aesop fable kind of tale. All ages will enjoy this story.

(Hardback)

"When Mason complains that his grandmother's pie is taking forever to bake, his grandfather challenges him to explain how long "forever" really is"--Provided by publisher.

(Hardback)

A classic goodnight story with a love theme and a counting game-perfect for bedtime and Valentine's Day

(Paperback)

Count down to the most exciting day of the year with this celebration of Christmas activities and characters. A fun rhyming book with a counting theme.

(Paperback)

Count down to the most exciting and spooky night of the year with this celebration of familiar Halloween characters. A fun rhyming book with a counting theme.

(Hardback)

It's hard to be patient when you're only a very little bear, and Little Pip cannot wait until Christmas! Every day he wakes up and thinks the day has finally come - it's driving Daddy Grizzle nuts! Poor Daddy Grizzle ...and poor Pip! How will he be able to carry on waiting - there are still so many sleeps to go.

(Paperback)

A funny and thoughtful story about the power of little voices, from the creator of Where's the Elephant and Welcome.

How many trees make a forest Each animals thinks they know the answer but they just can't agree
Could a tiny, quiet voice have the answer

(Hardback)

A charming retelling of one of Rudyard Kipling's classic Just So Stories, this simple and gently humorous story for young children tells how the camel got his hump.

Illustrations:Full colour throughout

(Hardback)

Rudyard Kipling's classic 'Just So' story, retold for young readers. According to this much-loved fable, elephants didn't always have long trunks - that is, until one day when the elephant's child could contain his curiosity no longer, stepping closer than he should have to the Crocodile. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.

(Hardback)

The Rhino has lovely skin that fits just right. But what happens when he spies the cake that Man has just made A special cake with currants and plums in it...

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

(Hardback)

A story about the sun and how it makes its journey from the far side of the world to the home of one small girl.

(Hardback)

Long ago, whales could eat anything - and they did. Then one day, everything changed. This story, adapted from one of Rudyard Kipling's 'Just So Stories' has been specially written for children who are learning to read, with colourful illustrations on each page and puzzles and fun facts about whales at the back of the book.