The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney

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In award- winning artist Jerry Pinkney's wordless adaptation of one of Aesop's most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted. After a ferocious lion spares a cowering mouse that he'd planned to eat, the mouse later comes to his rescue, freeing him from a poacher's trap. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively- drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special retelling, and his stunning pictures speak volumes.

The Tripods Trilogy by John Christopher

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Long ago, the Tripods - huge, three- legged machines - descended upon Earth and took control. Now people unquestioningly accept the Tripods' power. They have no control over their thoughts or their lives. But for a brief time in each person's life - in childhood - he is not a slave. For Will, his time of freedom is about to end - unless he can escape to the White Mountains, where the possibility of freedom still exists. The Tripods trilogy follows the adventures of Will and his cohorts, as they try to evade the Tripods and maintain their freedom and ultimately do battle against them. The prequel, When the Tripods Came, explains how the Tripods first invaded and gained control of the planet.

My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall

Moomin by Tove Jansson

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Tove Jansson is revered around the world as one of the foremost children's authors of the twentieth century for her illustrated chapter books regarding the magical worlds of her creation, the Moomins. The Moomins saw life in many forms but debuted to its biggest audience ever on the pages of the world's largest newspaper, the "London Evening News," in 1954. The strip was syndicated in newspapers around the world with millions of readers in forty countries. "Moomin Book One" is the first volume of Drawn & Quarterly's publishing plan to reprint the entire strip drawn by Jansson before she handed over the reins to her brother, Lars, in 1960. This is the first time the strip will be published in any form in North America and will deservedly place Jansson among the international cartooning greats of the last century.

The Moomins are a tight- knit family of hippo- shaped creatures with easygoing and adventurous outlooks. Jansson's art is pared down and precise, yet able to compose beautiful portraits of ambling creatures in fields of flowers or on rock- strewn beaches that recall Jansson's Nordic roots. The comic strip reached out to adults with its gentle and droll sense of humor. Whimsical but with biting undertones, Jansson's observations of everyday life, including guests who overstay their welcome, modern art, movie stars, and high society, easily caught the attention of an international audience and still resonate today.

The Napping House by Audrey Wood, illustrated by Don Wood

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A colorful riot of a bedtime story about sleepy people and animals napping in a cozy bed.

Skulduggery Pleasant: The Faceless Ones by Derek Landy

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If you've read the other Skulduggery books by Derek Landy (and you really should have read them by now), you've seen it all before: Some bad guy wants to bring about the end of the world, and Skulduggery and Valkyrie fight valiantly to stop it from happening. A few people get hurt, sure, but everything's all right in the end. Well, not this time.

Where is Eeyore?

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There are lots of things to look for in the Hundred Acre Wood, and little ones can help find them in this unique board books. Each spread in these sturdy books features a special panel that youngsters can slide to reveal a surprise. Toddlers will enjoy looking for the Old Grey Donkey in lots of silly places. Based on Milne's classic stories and illustrated in full color with familiar friends and scenes from the Hundred Acre Wood, these books offer tons of charm, cheer, and, of course, everyone's favorite Bear - Winnie- the- Pooh.

Cleo's Alphabet Book by Caroline Mockford and Stella Blackstone

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An interactive book, Cleo's Alphabet Book is the seventh in Stella Blackstone and Caroline Mockford's early learning series featuring the lovable orange kitten, Cleo. The tightly linked text and illustrations allow kids to master the alphabet while following Cleo as she explores her world. The alphabet wall poster reinforces the lessons in the book.

My First Truck Board Book

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A first word and picture book of trucks, tractors, diggers, and fire engines to increase a child's vocabulary.

Hello Baby! by Mem Fox, illustrated by Steve Jenkins

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After meeting a bevy of baby animals - including a clever monkey, a hairy warthog, and a dusty lion cub - the baby in this story discovers the most precious creature of all... itself, of course! With an exuberant rhyming text by bestselling author Mem Fox and adorable cut- paper illustrations by Caldecott- Honor recipient Steve Jenkins, this book is an irresistible celebration of the joyful connection between parent and child.

Kiss Kiss by Selma Mandine

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“What is a kiss like?” That’s what a teddy bear asks a little boy in this sweet and enchanting picture book. From Grandmother’s noisy kisses, to Father’s prickly kisses, to Little Brother’s chocolate kisses, Teddy learns there are many different kinds of kisses — but the best kisses are from the ones you love!

My First Book of Colors by Eric Carle

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The beloved Eric Carle offers colourful puzzles that help the youngest of readers learn about colours and shapes. Readers can find the bottom half of a page that matches the top half.

11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass

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Turning eleven is normally something to be excited about. And, normally, Amanda would be, except that her mom just lost her job; her older sister Kylie is impossible; her best friend has decided that trying out for the gymnastics team will pave their way to popularity (even though Amanda can't do a back handspring to save her life); and her other best friend (well, ex- best friend) Leo, with whom she shares a birthday, is having a separate birthday party this year for the first time since, well, forever. When Amanda wakes up the day after her birthday, glad to have it behind her, she can't understand why her mom and dad are singing "Happy Birthday" to her. She thinks it's a joke. Or is it?

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

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Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood by David Benedictus, illustrated by Mark Burgess

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It was eighty years ago, on the publication of The House at Pooh Corner, when Christopher Robin said good-bye to Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Now they are all back in new adventures, for the first time approved by the Trustees of the Pooh Properties. This is a companion volume that truly captures the style of A. A. Milne - a worthy sequel to The House at Pooh Corner and Winnie-the-Pooh.

Ottoline Goes to School by Chris Riddell

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Meet Ottoline and her hairy, helpful friend Mr Munroe. Ottoline is off to the Alice B. Smith School for the Differently Gifted, but she is rather worried that she doesn't have a special gift. Mr Munroe is more worried about the ghost who is said to haunt the school halls at night. Does Ottoline discover her hidden talent and can they expose the spook?

What Colors? by DwellStudio

This simple book is an excellent way to teach colours and animals. With a unique format it's really two books in one!

Happy Faces Infant Mirror Cards

A fun way to explore being different animals.

I am Canada by Heather Patterson

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A colourful picture book celebrating the diversity of Canadian children. Bright photographs present the many faces of our young people and a glimpse of the varied Canadian environments in which they live. Easy- to- read text conveys the ample space available to our children in this country and the freedom they have to grow and dream and share. I Am Canada is a fabulous catalyst for discussions about the Canadian identity and the infinite variety of our multicultural land, and it supports provincial curricula.

Pooh Builds

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Help Pooh build a fence, plant a garden, and much much more with Pooh Builds! This 12- page interactive board book includes tons of reusable shaped foam stickers that encourage preschoolers to explore their own creativity. With its adorable artwork, fun new format, and beloved Pooh characters, beginning learners will be educated and entertained again and again!

What Color is Your Underwear? by Sam Lloyd

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This hilarious lift- the- flap features animals and their underwear! Kids will roar with laughter as they lift each flap and reveal cherry red boxers on a horse, furry yellow undies on a crocodile, woolly green bloomers on a sheep, and more! We save the best for last, though. This is a fun way to teach colors... and the importance of wearing your drawers!

The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks

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An un-romanticized, irreverent, hilarious look at the blood- sucking life, through the eyes of Nina Harrison, fanged at 15 and still living with her mother. She's stuck in a support group for reformed vamps that has never had anything exciting happen to them... until one of them is murdered. With the help of a priest and Nina's mom soon the whole cast of weak misfit vampires bands together to surprise themselves: saving a werewolf, solving a mystery and keeping the world safe from blood- thirsty unreformed vamps. Through it all, Nina learns to stop fighting fate, accepts that she's a vampire, and realizes she actually kind of does like that cute Dave guy even if he's a vampire.

Buying, Training, and Caring for Your Dinosaur by Laura Joy Rennert, illustrated by Marc Brown

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Dogs are delightful. Cats are cute. And fish are fun. But the best pet of all is...a DINOSAUR! But how do you pick the dino that's right for you? Spiky? Armored? Humongous? Pea- brained? Plant- eater? How do you take care of him once he's (gulp!) home? How do you feed him, exercise him, take him to the vet, and give him a bath?! Not to mention train him, since he might like to chew on - er, swallow - Mom's new shoes. Full of little- known info and sage advice, this definitive guide to dino ownership is sure to thrill and delight kids everywhere!

A Triangle for Adaora: An African Book of Shapes by Ifeoma Onyefulu

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In the center of Adaora's slice of "paw-paw" is a perfect star shape. She doesn't want to spoil it, so she and her cousin Ugo set off to find a different piece of fruit. As they walk, the children see all kinds of shapes: Uncle Eze's rectangular "agbada," musicians playing circle- topped elephant drums, a crescent- shaped plantain, even plants with leaves in the shape of a heart. Ifeoma Onyefulu's vibrant prose and vivid photographs are a charming introduction to both shapes and to Nigerian village life. Sidebars provide further details about the fascinating objects illustrated.

I Can do it Myself! by Diane Adams, illustrated by Nancy Hayashi

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Emily Pearl is a very big girl. She can pour her own juice. She can tie her own shoes. She can feed her goldfish. She can even curl her own hair. Whenever her mother tries to help, Emily says, "I can do it myself!" But even a very big girl like Emily can sometimes feel a teeny bit small, especially at bedtime when dark shadows creep across the walls of her bedroom. Lucky for Emily, her mom understands and gives her a helping hand. Young children will surely recognize themselves in Diane Adams's delightful, rhyming story of one child's determined quest for independence. Nancy Hayashi's charming illustrations complement the text, colorfully capturing the chaotic ups and downs in the life of a preschooler.