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Lita Judge
This illustrated history of dogs, from award-winning author-illustrator Lita Judge, explores how humans’ partnership with dogs changed our lives and theirs Of all the animals on the planet, dogs have…
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A persevering penguin is determined to fly in this adorably inspiring picturebook from the creator of Red Hat and Red Sled. Full color.
An energetic squirrel isn't ready to give up on winter fun and go to bed in this cozy picture book about animal friends who spend an unforgettable night romping in…
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Thirteen poems that joyfully celebrate the beloved members of our family who bark, purr, chitter, and slither--our pets.
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At bedtime, a mother uses images from nature to tell her daughter that she will grow to become anything she wants to be, although it will take time.
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In this almost wordless picture book, a troupe of baby forest animals borrows a child’s hat, until all that is left is a long piece of red string.
A picture book about a parrot named Beatrix, who is very awake, very excited to see her friends, and has a very hard time using her ‘inside voice’. –
Filled with illustrations of some of the most adorable babies in the kingdom, this aww -inspiring board book looks at the traits that all baby mammals share and proves that…
With kid-friendly text and seriously silly illustrations, this fact-filled book puts dinosaurs next to modern-day animals so readers can see exactly how they size up. Includes a huge fold-out chart…
Baby lions, pandas, zebras, oh my! What do all these babies have in common? Find out in this adorable picture book about baby animals and their parents!
At night, a host of woodland creatures plays with a child’s red sled.
Penguin mastered his quest to soar with the eagles in Flight School. Now he’s heading home to teach his friends in this sweet and inspiring stand-alone companion story. Full color.
An adorable nonfiction picture book by Lita Judge about the many ways baby animals engage in play and how play helps them grow.
As informative as it is lovely, this adorable picture book shows the homes–from burrows deep underground to nests high in the trees–where baby animals live and grow. Full color..
Dark, intense, and beautiful, this free-verse biography with gorgeous black-and-white watercolor illustrations is a unique and unforgettable depiction of one of the greatest authors of all time, Frankenstein’s profound young…
Hoot the owl is excited to teach his younger sister all of his wisdom–but much to his annoyance, Peep is more interested in capturing the magic of the world around…
A lyrical and informational nonfiction picture book that tells the story of trees and the hidden ecosystems they create.
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A trio of animal pals discover the beauty in making new friends in this tender and adorable picture book from Lita Judge, the beloved author-illustrator of Red Sled and Flight…
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Duckling is filled with ideas for helping his animal friends stay warm when snow is predicted, but unfortunately for Wuddles, the sheep, they all involve using some of his wool…
Todd Chapman
Did dinosaurs really die out? And whats bigger and scarier than the T-Rex? This fun alphabet book provides the answers and current theories behind these questions, along with other fascinating…
Kelly DiPucchio
Illustrations and rhyming text follow the Winks as they guide their thirty-eight mouse children through snacks, baths, stories, and other bedtime preparations, including the last-minute need for a drink of…
Sarah L. Thomson
Little Monkey loves to fly on Papa’s back through the high, green trees of the rain forest. And Papa shows Little Monkey how to stay safe: Hold tight! Hide! Keep…
Helen Foster James
Next to baseball and fireworks on the Fourth of July, nothing else seems as American as the family camping trip. From what to pack, where to go, and what to…
