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Bob Shea
A hilariously deadpan look at new parenthood - from a baby's point of view.
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With humor and sympathy, Bob Shea looks at the chaos of life with a baby as amiably narrated by the new arrival. Repeating the mantra (and blithe explanation) because I…
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A hilariously deadpan look at new parenthood - from a baby’s point of view.
I am not sleepy. I am not sleepy because I am a baby. Mummy is sleepy…
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This laugh-out-loud funny sequel to breakout hit Chez Bob introduces a cutthroat competition between everyone's favourite birdseed restauranteur and his pizza-delivery rival!
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Bob Shea introduces an unforgettable new character to early readers: a cat who is obsessed with ballet, but has a big heart
For anyone who has ever craved sleep - and anyone too full of energy to settle down! - a comedy from Bob Shea and Jarvis.
It's sleepy time for Lion…
For anyone who has ever craved sleep and anyone too full of energy to settle down a comedy from Bob Shea, creator of the popular Dinosaur vs. series, and singular…
Jill Esbaum
"A parrotfish describes its amazing biological role in producing the sand that beaches are made of"--
Bob Shea,Zachariah OHora
THIS IS NOT A POTTY BOOK! It’s a laugh-out-loud funny-and wise-story about blame, compassion and forgiveness, by the dynamic humour team of Bob Shea and Zachariah OHora.
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From the hilarious author of Who Wet My Pants?, Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, and the Dinosaur Vs. series comes a kid-pleasing read-aloud about a devious alligator who learns to…
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Ballet Cat is back! This time aroudn, she’s doing everything in her power to encourage her friend Butter Bear to make a big leap. The second Ballet Cat book will…
A stylist-looking and laugh-inducing book narrated by a ghost who is a big scaredy-cat
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In this companion to UNICORN THINKS HE’S PRETTY GREAT, Unicorn is getting ready for a fantastic first day of school. But is everyone at school ready for him?
Roaaaar! Roaar! Nothing can stop me! Nothing can stop little dinosaur-not talking grownups, spaghetti, or even bath time. But what happens when he faces the biggest challenge of all?bedtime? With…
Ever since Unicorn moved into the neighborhood, Goat has been feeling out of sorts. Unicorn is such a showoff, how can Goat compete? When Goat and Unicorn share a piece…
Fearless Dinosaur takes on new challenges as he starts preschool, from meeting new friends to pasting glitter and googly eyes, but one task requires assistance from everyone.
Dinosaur spends a day helping his mother, from the time he roars to awaken her until their final contest at bedtime.
RAH! Buddy’s a monster, and he’s HUNGRY!!!
Translation of: Unicorn thinks he’s pretty great.
Shark’s not afraid of anything. The dark Nah. A big mean bear Don’t make him laugh! But there is one thing that even Shark fears… . Can you guess what…
Dinosaur doesn’t need to use the potty. Even when he’s making lemonade, running through the sprinkler, having a three-juice-box lunch, and splashing in rain puddles. See? He’s doing his victory…
Calling all daredevils! It’s time to play CRASH, SPLASH, OR MOO! in this boisterous picture book with all the excitement of a game show.
This book wants to be the happiest book ever, and it has lined up all its friends–including you–to help! But wait–what’s up with that frowny frog? –
Ballet Cat and her cousin Goat try to outdo one another while putting on show for their grandmother.
Get ready for a boisterous picture book with all the excitement of a game show for fans of Shark vs. Train and Dinosaur vs. Bedtime!
Daddies … They can be funny and lovable and really, really silly. Oh, Daddy!
Dinosaur is going to one of his favorite places: the library! On the way, he encounters a series of animals–a cow, some baby chicks, a lonesome turtle, a sad owl–and…
Roaaaar! Roaar! Nothing can stop me! Nothing can stop little dinosaur-not talking grown-ups, spaghetti, or even bath time. But what happens when he faces the biggest challenge of all ……
The Toad brothers are wreaking havoc in Drywater Gulch. Then Ryan rides into townNon his tortoiseNand declares himself sheriff. Ryan’s only seven years old with no experience, but he has…
An overly confident cheetah challenges a pack of clever kittens to a race.
Jory John
A young monster resents being called a monster.
It’s the first day of puppy school and Dig Doug, Puddles, and Cheddar can’t wait to start digging, building, and loading in their trucks. But when their teacher, Miss Polly…
"Dig Dug, Puddles, and Cheddar have some very important work to do ... but it seems absolutely impossible to drive some-puppy else's truck instead of their own beloved truck, but…
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Deanna Caswell
Simple, playful haiku offer clues about the animal hiding on the next page, making this book a first collection of poetry as much as it is a game of Guess…
In this follow-up to Guess Who, Haiku, spooky poems hint at the critters hiding on the next page
In order to keep his cakes safe, a monster tries to chomp any reader who wants to go past the first page of the book.
A hilarious and factual introduction to the Amazonian hoatzin-or stinkbird-and its surprising, incredible superpower. (Spoiler alert: it's more than just the stink!)
These cute pups are in big trucks and ready to dig! Book two of this original board book series is perfect for toddlers with big building dreams.
Kelly DiPucchio
Gilbert has everything a goldfish could want except a pet of his own, but none of the animals who come near his fishbowl seem quite right until Fluffy, with his…
Marcie Colleen
A hilariously clever geometry-inspired picture book from acclaimed author Marcie Colleen and popular illustrator Bob Shea. Perfect for fans of Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Ever since they were a dot and…
Tammi Sauer
Cave Boy had lots of things. Rocks. Sticks. A club. But no pet. When Cave Boy decides he wants a pet, his parents raise all the usual objections. Cave Boy…
Bob Duff,Kevin Shea
MVP Trophies and Winners tells the story of hockey’s three most prestigious individual awards: the Hart Trophy (Most Valuable Player of the NHL regular season), the Ted Lindsay Trophy (MVP…
