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Duncan the Story Dragon
by Amanda DriscollA charming story about the joys of reading that is perfect for fans of Dog Loves Books and Stellaluna.Duncan the Dragon loves to read. When he reads a story, his imagination catches fire! Unfortunately . . . so does his book. Fire breath is great for roasting marshmallows, but it's not so great for reading. Duncan just wants to get to those two wonderful words, like the last sip of a chocolate milk shake: The End. Will he ever find out how the story ends? This bright, warm tale champions determination, friendship, and a love for books. And milk shakes!From the Hardcover edition.
Tricking the Tallyman
by Jacqueline Davies S. D. Schindler<P>Are kids interested in learning about the very first American census? <P>Probably not. <P>Do young readers clamor for stories set in the very, very olden days of the late 18th century? <P> Uh, not really. <P>Okay, but do they like nutty cat-and-mouse trickery, wacky slapstick, and animals disguised as people? <P>You bet! <P>So let them have all that, and if they end up learning a thing or two about our country, its history, and the ways our government works, shhh . . . we won't tell! <P>Tricking the Tallyman accomplishes the tricky task of showing kids the way the 1790 census was tabulated (or tallied) and how the country's new citizens came to understand (after much misunderstanding) how it worked to help them and the country. <P> Excellent for classroom use or to put in the hands of bright kids with a taste for the quirky and irreverent, young readers may enjoy this story so much they might not even notice how much they've learned!
Superhero Instruction Manual
by Kristy DempseyAnyone can be a superhero and this guidebook will show you how! Just follow six easy steps and you&’ll be saving the world in no time. Join an aspiring hero as he selects a secret identity, chooses a power, and much, much more. But be warned: it isn&’t easy being super. And sometimes the greatest acts of heroism need a helping hand to get off the ground. Kristy Dempsey&’s rollicking text, coupled with Mark Fearing&’s expressive, cartoon-style illustrations will have readers laughing all the way to infinity and beyond!
Puss in Boots (Little Golden Book)
by Kathryn JacksonPuss in Boots is a clever cat who won't settle for having a poor master. So he dupes a wicked giant out of his grand castle, claims the surrounding land as his master Caraba's, and charms the king, who lets his daughter marry Caraba. And Puss in Boots lives happily ever after!
Imogene's Antlers
by David SmallThis a story of young Imogene who wakes up one morning to find she has sprouted antlers.
My Favorite Pets: by Gus W. for Ms. Smolinski's Class
by Jeanne BirdsallA hilarious picture book from New York Times bestselling author of The Penderwicks Jeanne Birdsall and New York Times bestselling illustrator Harry Bliss about one child's outrageous school essay on his "pet" sheep. Things to know about sheep: Sheep live outside. Sheep have wool. Sheep will not learn to ride a skateboard. Sheep will not climb a tree. Sheep will come into the house...but this will get you into trouble. Seventeen sheep plus one Gus means that life is never dull on the farm! From National Book Award winning author Jeanne Birdsall and New York Times Bestselling illustrator Harry Bliss comes a hilarious tale about man's other best friend.
Time Flies
by Eric RohmannTime Flies , a wordless picture book, is inspired by the theory that birds are the modern relatives of dinosaurs. This story conveys the tale of a bird trapped in a dinosaur exhibit at a natural history museum. Through Eric's use of color, readers can actually see the bird enter into a mouth of a dinosaur, and then escape unscathed.Eric Rohmann's Caldecott Honor-winning debut is now available as a Dragonfly paperback. It is at once a wordless time-travel adventure and a meditation on the scientific theory that dinosaurs were the evolutionary ancestors of birds. The New York Times Book Review called Time Flies "a work of informed imagination and masterly storytelling unobtrusively underpinned by good science...an entirely absorbing narrative made all the more rich by its wordlessness." Kirkus Reviews hailed it as "a splendid debut."
The Prairie Train
by Antoine O Flatharta"Once upon a time there was a train that dreamed of being a boat."It was the train that took immigrants seeking a better life in the New World across the endless flat prairies to San Francisco. And it was the train that took Conor, a small homesick boy from Ireland, on the voyage he would remember for the rest of his life. While on that train, Conor dreams of being back in Connemara, Ireland, with his grandfather when suddenly, to his amazement, the waving prairie grass becomes the sea and the train on which he is traveling, like a boat, sails across it right back to his home. How Conor comes to realize that the home he's left behind will always be with him provides a reassuring and deeply satisfying resolution to this poignant tale. The dreamlike paintings by Caldecott Honor artist Eric Rohmann combine with the lyrical text of Irish playwright Antoine Ó Flatharta to make this one of the most memorable books of this--or any--season.
The Cinder-Eyed Cats
by Eric RohmannFrom the creator of the Caldecott Honor winner Time Flies, here’s a little boy’s journey to a tropical dream world. Magnificent oil paintings and rhyming text bring to life a mysterious island where cinder-eyed cats move like shadows, boats float above the ocean, whales fly across the dawn sky, and a parade of fish dances in the light of a campfire.
The Norton Anthology of Children's Literature: The Traditions in English
by Jack Zipes Lissa Paul Lynne Vallone Peter Hunt Gillian AveryA collection of fairy tales, picture books, nursery rhymes, fantasy, alphabets, chapbooks, and comics published in English since 1659, representing 170 authors and illustrators, and including more than ninety complete works and excerpts from others.
The Cat in the Hat
by Dr SeussRainy days are no fun. But the Cat in the Hat shows up with games and tricks that are bound for trouble!
Green Eggs and Ham
by Seuss<P>50th anniversary edition of the beloved Seuss classic. The story of Sam-I-Am who is determined to convince another Seussian character to eat a plate of green eggs and ham. Told in rhyme and with humor, Green Eggs and Ham is a fun story for young readers. <P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.] <P>Images and image descriptions available.
Happy Birthday to You!
by Dr SeussToday you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! Since 1959, Happy Birthday to You!--Dr. Seuss's joyous ode to individuality--has allowed readers to experience firsthand the thrill of celebrating a birthday as it is done in Katroo. Awakened by the Birthday Bird, you (the reader) are swept out of town on a Smorgasbord's back to begin a day and night of feasting and feting in such Seussian splendor that it will take 20 days to sweep up the mess!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
by Dr Seuss"Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot... but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!" Not since "'Twas the night before Christmas" has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. No holiday season is complete without the Grinch, Max, Cindy-Lou, and all the residents of Who-ville, in this heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit on even the smallest and coldest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is the perfect gift for young and old. Images and image descriptions available.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
by Dr Seuss<p>“Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!” Not since “’Twas the night before Christmas” has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. This heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit will grow even the coldest and smallest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is the perfect gift for young and old. <p>And don't forget to celebrate Grinch-mas this Christmas season, the annual holiday tradition inspired by How the Grinch Stole Christmas that encourages readers to grow their hearts three sizes by doing good deeds!</p>
The Sneetches and Other Stories
by SeussDr. Seuss creates another timeless picture-book classic with The Sneetches and Other Stories. Are you a Star-Belly Sneetch or a Plain-Belly Sneetch? This delightful book contains four tales with deliciously subtle takes on how silly it is to be, well, silly. “The Sneetches,” “The Zax,” “Too Many Daves,” and “What Was I Scared Of?” make this energetic compilation a must-have for every library. Full of Dr. Seuss’s signature rhymes and unmistakable characters, it’s perfect for new and lifelong Seuss fans.
The Random House Book Of Fairy Tales
by Amy Ehrlich Diane Goode Shana CoreyThe Emperor's New Clothes Hans Christian Andersen 3 The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood Charles Perrault 10 The Elves and the Shoemaker The Brothers Grimm 22 Rapunzel The Brothers Grimm 26 The Twelve Dancing Princesses The Brothers Grimm 34 Jack and the Beanstalk Old English 46 Snow White The Brothers Grimm 58 Puss in Boots Charles Perrault 74 Beauty and the Beast Madame LePrince de Beaumont 82 The Frog Prince The Brothers Grimm 94 The Valiant Little Tailor The Brothers Grimm 102 Red Riding Hood The Brothers Grimm 118 The Real Princess (The Princess and the Pea) Hans Christian Andersen 126 The Steadfast Tin Soldier Hans Christian Andersen 130 Cinderella Charles Perrault 138 Hansel and Gretel The Brothers Grimm 150 Rumpelstiltskin The Brothers Grimm 166 The Snow Queen Hans Christian Andersen 174 Thumbelina Hans Christian Andersen 194
Sleepy Dog
by Harriet Ziefert Norman GorbatyA dog and his pet cat share good-night kisses and playful dreams until morning wakes them, in this bedtime story for youngest beginning readers.
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
by Dr SeussThe skunk has troubles; no one likes its smell! The snake has troubles; peoples' fears won't quell. The porcupine has troubles; none will scratch his tail. The dog, I think, has troubles; fleas bite him without fail! To be a boy, then, I should say, Is best of all 'cause boys can play!
The Berenstain Bears And Too Much TV
by Stan Berenstain Jan BerenstainWhen Mama Bear decides her family spends too much time in front of the TV, she bans it for a week. Then the Bear family finds other ways to have fun and keep busy, so they watch less when TV is allowed again--and they don't even miss it.
The Biggest Bear
by Lynd WardJohnny Orchard brings home a playful bear cub that soon becomes huge and a nuisance to the neighbors.<P><P> Winner of the Caldecott Medal
Miss Dog's Christmas Treat
by James MarshallEvery year Miss Dog gets a selection of Christmas candies. And every year she eats them all before Christmas. But this year is going to be different... Other books by this author are available in this library.
An Anteater Named Arthur
by Bernard WaberIn a story told through his mother's eyes, Arthur is seen as a sometimes annoying, but always lovable, anteater.
Ira Sleeps Over
by Bernard WaberIra is thrilled to spend the night at Reggie's, until his sister raises the question of whether he should take his teddy bear. Images and image descriptions available.
The Little House
by Virginia Lee BurtonVirginia Lee Burton won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for her memorable picture book The Little House, a poignant story of a cute country cottage that becomes engulfed by the city that grows up around it. The house has an expressive face of windows and doors, and even the feelings of a person, so she's sad when she's surrounded by the dirty, noisy city's hustle and bustle: "She missed the field of daisies / and the apple trees dancing in the moonlight. " Fortunately, there's a happy ending, as the house is taken back to the country where she belongs. A classic!