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Amy Hest
Set during World War II, this poignant, briskly paced historical novel relays the events of one extraordinary summer from three engaging points of view.
On the morning of the dedication…
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The joys and trials of fourth gradeNand of life with her father now that her mother is goneNplay out in charming letters from young Annie Rossi to her dog, Leo…
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Bunny can't sleep because Dad forgot to check on him, so he sets out to check on Dad.
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From a New York Times bestselling author and a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book honoree, a heartfelt story about taking time to enjoy those you're with and the…
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An unhurried fishing trip, with blueberry scones in tow, introduces a new bear duo sure to charm fans of Little Bear and Frog and Toad.
Billy and Rose are prone to serious discussion in their second outing about the ups and downs of negotiating friendship.
The diligent sheep and the mellow pig who debuted in…
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Chapter opener illustrations … by Jamey Christoph –Copyright page.
On her eighth birthday Jamaica receives paints which she uses to surprise her grandmother and to brighten the subway station where Grammy works.
Two of today’s most beloved picture book creators team up to tell a classic story of a child, his new puppy, and a first night home. Full color.
When a young girl from a poor eastern European village learns that she must leave her beloved grandmother for a new life–and a new love–in America, they both feel that…
The creators of Charley’s First Night return with a tale of a boy, a puppy, and a grampa. Hest narrates a small, turning moment in the life of a child…
Amy Hest,Jeram Anita
Old-Auntie hen encourages and nurtures Little Chick in three d her stories about a carrot, a kite, and a starry night. On board pages.
Una tierna historia sobre la amistad. / A tender story about friendship.
For solitary neighbors Bunny and Dog, who live on opposite sides of a fence, reticence overcomes curiosity until something extraordinary happens to nudge them into friendship. Full color.
Mama Bear finds a gentle way to make the medicine go down in another timeless tale about Sam and Mrs. Bear, the winsome stars of Kiss Good Night. Full color.
A boy and his dog hike to the top of a very tall, snowy hill where they play, enjoy a snack, and then share their favorite book before sledding home.
When Mrs. Rossi suddenly dies, she leaves not only her eight-year-old daughter Annie, but also a class full of students who pour out their hearts in a scrapbook for Annie…
What could be more endearing than the bond between a baby and a puppy? A sweet and spirited tale from two picture-book masters. Full color. 11 x 9 ½.
The creators of the New York Times -bestselling Kiss Good Night offer a trip of gentle tales about a special intergenerational bond, featuring Little Chick and his loving Old-Auntie. Full…
Sam and Mrs. Bear are back in this third outing that captures a childs simple joy of giving and a quiet moment of confidence that will warm the coldest winter…
Amy Hest,Amy Schwartz (Illustrator)
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This New York Times bestseller is now available as a board book. As Sam the little bear prepares for bed, his mother, Mrs. Bear, tucks him in–and Sam tries everything…
Billy and Rose, friends with different ideas, always end up coming together in these charming stories from masterful creators Amy Hest and Kady MacDonald Denton.
Best friends Billy and Rose…
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First grader Harry and Mr. George Baker, an African-American jazz drummer, share a special bond revealed through Harry’s descriptive, first-person observations. The biggest connection the two share is that they’re…
A celebration of the joy and comfort to be found in alone time and the joy and comfort that a friend can bring.
Billy and Rose are back-and prone to serious discussion-in four charming stories about the ups and downs of negotiating friendship.