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Llama Llama Red Pajama

Llama Llama Red Pajama

Author: Anna Dewdney Genre: Classics Illustrator: Anna Dewdney

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Llama Llama learns to face the bedtime blues in this charmingly written board book, perfect for sending little ones off to sleep. Llama, Llama red pajama waiting, waiting for his mama. Mama isn't coming yet. Baby Llama starts to fret. Tucked into bed by his mama, Baby Llama immediately starts worrying when she goes downstairs to do chores. As he waits and waits for her to come back, his soft whimpers turn to hollers as he turns bedtime into an all-out llama drama! But just in time, Mama Llama returns to set things right. Complete with short, simple rhyming text, delightful illustrations, and a reassuring message, this sturdy board book is made for curious hands, and is sure to calm the minds of young readers preparing for bedtime. Read more

My Dad Loves Me!: A Cute New Dad or Father's Day Gift (Baby Shower Gifts for Dads) (Marianne Richmond)

My Dad Loves Me!: A Cute New Dad or Father's Day Gift (Baby Shower Gifts for Dads) (Marianne Richmond)

Author: Marianne Richmond Genre: Classics

A USA Today Bestseller! A great Father's Day gift, Valentine's Day gift, birthday gift, or just a way to show love to dad any day, featuring adorable illustrations from bestselling author Marianne Richmond. A book of love celebrating the special relationship between every father and their child! My dad plays with me. My dad naps with me. My dad protects me. If you're looking for books similar to Daddy and Me or I Love My Daddy , look no further! Featuring adorable illustrations from Marianne Richmond, My Dad Loves Me! illustrates all the ways dad shows his love to his little ones! Celebrating all the daddy hugs, kisses, and special moments, kids can relive their best times with Dad every day with this sweet testament to dad in a special board book. The perfect Father's Day gift for all dads―from the first-time fathers to the stepdads and dad experts―this classic dad board book is a way to show love to fathers on any day! Read more

Pimkin the Pocket-Sized Penguin: A Story About Bravery, Kindness, and Feeling Big Inside (Pimkin’s Pocket-Sized Adventures)

Pimkin the Pocket-Sized Penguin: A Story About Bravery, Kindness, and Feeling Big Inside (Pimkin’s Pocket-Sized Adventures)

Author: Jonathan Hempstead Genre: Classics

A tiny penguin. A lost snow hare. A snowy adventure about how small hearts can do big things. Pimkin may be pocket sized, but his courage is enormous. When he wanders into a shimmering ice cave and discovers a lost baby snow hare, Pimkin decides that even a tiny penguin can be a very big helper. Together they slide across glittering ice, follow soft paw prints through the snow, and search for the warm burrow that the little hare calls home. Along the way, Pimkin learns that you do not have to be big on the outside to make a big difference on the inside. Pimkin the Pocket-Sized Penguin is a gentle, heartwarming picture book about bravery, kindness, and believing in yourself. Cozy watercolor illustrations and simple, comforting text make this a perfect snuggle-up story for chilly nights and quiet afternoons. Children will love: • Adorable characters, including Pimkin the tiny penguin and his snow hare friend • Soft, dreamy winter scenes filled with snowdrifts, frost crystals, and cozy burrows • A simple, reassuring story that shows even small helpers can be heroes Grown ups will love: • A positive message about courage, self worth, and helping others • Gentle language that is perfect for calming bedtime routines • Beautiful watercolor art that feels like a classic picture book and makes a lovely gift This cozy winter book is perfect for: • Bedtime read alouds with toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers • Children who sometimes feel small or shy and need a confidence boost • Classroom and library story time during winter or kindness themed units • Holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, and keepsake books for ages 3 to 8 Includes a bonus Pimkin coloring page at the end of the book. Snuggle up, turn the page, and follow Pimkin on a snowy journey that proves even the smallest penguin can have a truly mighty heart. Read more

Stellaluna - Oversize edition

Stellaluna - Oversize edition

Author: Janell Cannon Genre: Classics

While out searching for food, fruit bat Stellaluna and her mother are attacked by a vicious owl. Stellaluna is separated from Mother Bat and taken in by a family of birds, where she must put aside her bat habits to fit in with her new family. But one fateful flight when she is separated from her adoptive siblings, Stellaluna is reunited with her bat family and learns that even though we’re different, we’re very much the same. Stellaluna’s journey is a tender tale of discovery, friendship, and finding your flock—and your colony. A Bat Raised by Birds: After being separated from her mother, baby bat Stellaluna must learn a whole new way of life—from eating bugs to sleeping in a nest instead of upside down. Finding Your Family: A beautiful story about adoption, belonging, and the joy of being reunited with the family that’s been searching for you. Celebrating Differences: When her bird friends Pip, Flitter, and Flap meet her bat family, they all discover that friendship is what matters most, no matter how different you are. A Timeless Bedtime Story: For generations, this classic and beloved picture book has been a favorite for parents and children to share together. Read more

The Grouchy Ladybug: A Classic Bug Story About Attitude and Apologies for Children (Ages 4–8)

The Grouchy Ladybug: A Classic Bug Story About Attitude and Apologies for Children (Ages 4–8)

Author: Eric Carle Genre: Classics

From Eric Carle, New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and From Head to Toe, comes the classic story of one very grouchy ladybug. Eric Carle's bright artwork and signature style will charm both ardent fans and new readers alike. As children follow the Grouchy Ladybug on her journey, they will learn the important concepts of time, size, and shape, as well as the benefits of friendship and good manners. For generations, The Grouchy Ladybug has delighted readers of all ages with the story of a bad-tempered bug who won't say "please" or "thank you," won't share, and thinks she is bigger and better than anyone else. Readers will love how this testy ladybug introduces them to many new animals and learns that maybe being grouchy isn’t always the best option. Read more

The Neverending Story

The Neverending Story

Author: Michael Ende Genre: Classics

Read the book that inspired the classic coming-of-age film! From award-winning German author Michael Ende, The Neverending Story is a classic tale of one boy and the book that magically comes to life. When Bastian happens upon an old book called The Neverending Story , he's swept into the magical world of Fantastica--so much that he finds he has actually become a character in the story! And when he realizes that this mysteriously enchanted world is in great danger, he also discovers that he is the one chosen to save it. Can Bastian overcome the barrier between reality and his imagination in order to save Fantastica? "An instantaneous leap into the magical . . . Energetic, innovative, and perceptive" —The Washington Post "A trumpet blast for the imagination." —Sunday Times Read more

The Swiss Family Robinson (Signet Classics)

The Swiss Family Robinson (Signet Classics)

Author: Johann David Wyss Genre: Classics

The classic adventure tale of a brave family who must come together to survive in their new deserted island home. Swept off course by a raging storm, a Swiss pastor, his wife, and their four young sons are shipwrecked on an uncharted tropical island. Thus begins the classic story of survival and adventure that has fired the imaginations of readers since it first appeared in 1812. With optimism and boundless enthusiasm, the Robinson family undertakes the extraordinary task of constructing a home for themselves and exploring the primitive island filled with strange and beautiful creatures and exotic fruits and plants. Rich in action and suspense, The Swiss Family Robinson is an exhilarating novel takes us to a faraway place of danger and beauty, where the courageous Robinson family embarks on a thrilling new life of adventure and discovery. With an Introduction by J. Hillis miller and an Afterword by Elizabeth Janeway Read more

The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Rise and Shine)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Rise and Shine)

Author: Eric Carle Genre: Classics

THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER • The all-time classic picture book starring the world’s favorite caterpillar! Generations of children have grown up on this beautifully dramatized story of a caterpillar who eats his way to becoming a butterfly. One of The Atlantic ’s 65 Essential Children’s Books “Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative.”— The New York Times Book Review In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf. One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and—pop!—out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar. So begins the journey of Eric Carle’s most beloved storybook character. Follow along as one of nature’s loveliest marvels eats his way through an amazing variety of foods as he prepares to transform into a beautiful butterfly! Children will love the strikingly bold, colorful pictures against a simple text in large, clear type. An innovative, entertaining story that teaches little ones about counting and the days of the week, this book doubles as the perfect way to introduce change as a positive and necessary part of life. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is an ideal gift for new babies, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings! Read more

Welcome to the Symphony: A Musical Exploration of the Orchestra Using Beethoven's Symphony No. 5

Welcome to the Symphony: A Musical Exploration of the Orchestra Using Beethoven's Symphony No. 5

Author: Carolyn Sloan Genre: Comedy Illustrator: James Williamson

From the author of Welcome to the Opera and Welcome to Jazz, this musical picture book introduces children ages 4 to 8 to the wonders of classical music with 19 interactive sound buttons. Please take your seat. The concert is about to begin! Discover what a symphony is, who Beethoven was, what happens when a conductor takes the podium and faces of the orchestra, and when you should and shouldn’t clap during a performance. Welcome to the Symphony is a unique, interactive introduction to classical music, presenting one of the most famous symphonies ever written, by one the most famous composers who ever lived. With 19 sound buttons, you’ll hear the different parts and voices of the music—the beginning of “Symphony No. 5”, the melody, the harmony, the sounds made by a violin, a viola, a cello, a double bass, and more. And you can even sing along! Welcome to the Symphony is the first book in music educator Carolyn Sloan’s hugely successful Welcome to ... sound button picture book series that introduces classic musical genres to young readers, followed by Welcome to Jazz and Welcome to the Opera . “An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music—delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated.” —Gerard Schwarz, Music Director, the All-Star Orchestra Read more

Aesop s Fables - Classics

Aesop s Fables - Classics

Author: Aesop Genre: Classics

Aesop’s Fables is a timeless collection of short tales that impart valuable moral lessons through the clever use of animals and everyday situations. These engaging stories―such as The Fox and the Grapes , The Tortoise and the Hare , and The Lion and the Mouse ―have been passed down for generations and remain relevant to readers of all ages. Each fable is crafted to teach virtues like honesty, kindness, wisdom, and perseverance in a way that is simple yet profound. Timeless wisdom in every tale. Explore over 100 classic fables that teach important life lessons. Delve into charming stories featuring talking animals and vivid scenarios. Discover universal truths through storytelling that transcends time. Reflect on virtues like patience, humility, and integrity. Ideal for children and adults alike―perfect for reading aloud or quiet reflection. Themes Morality and ethics Consequences of actions Cleverness and wisdom Virtue and vice Justice and fairness Power dynamics Kindness and compassion Read more

Because of Winn-Dixie Deluxe Collector's Edition

Because of Winn-Dixie Deluxe Collector's Edition

Author: Kate DiCamillo Genre: Classics

A stunning deluxe edition of the classic novel features full-color designed edges, a ribbon bookmark, and an exclusive interview with Kate DiCamillo about how her love for dogs began. “This book is (I hope) a hymn of praise to dogs, friendship, and the South,” Kate DiCamillo said of her best-selling debut novel, which has been awarded a Newbery Honor, translated into nearly thirty languages, and turned into a major motion picture. The story of a preacher’s daughter named Opal whose life is transformed by a scruffy dog named Winn-Dixie continues to touch the hearts of readers of all ages. The deluxe collector's edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller is a beautiful keepsake for any reader—whether they’re experiencing the book for the first time or returning to an old favorite. Read more

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