Rrralph by Lois Ehlert

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Would you believe that Ralph the dog can talk? Yip, yip, yip - it's true! With bestselling author Lois Ehlert's simple, funny, call- and- response text and bold, playful collage illustrations, this fresh, young book is sure to get little ones laughing (and talking to their dogs!)

Night’s Nice by Barbara and Ed Emberley

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Hop into bed, turn over thrice, and whisper this softly: Night's nice, night's nice, night's nice. Good Night. Night's Nice will lull little ones to sleep with its soothing, sing- song text and picturesque, stunning nightscapes throughout. From moonlit treetops and city streetlamps to luminous fireworks on the 4th of July, Ed's watercolour illustrations poignantly capture the beauty of nighttime in this reissue of his classic children's story.

Story County Here we Come! by Derek Anderson

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Welcome to Story County! Farmer, Dog, Pig, Chicken, and Miss Cow are eager to make a farm. And it's no ordinary farm. They paint the barn a rainbow of colours, plant crops of jelly beans and candy corn, fashion the prettiest scarecrow, and more, until presto! the farm is complete. Or is it?

Puddle Jumping by Emma Quay, illustrated by Anna Walker

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Panda, Sheep, and Owl may be different, but that's what makes playing together so much fun. These three best friends know just how to make everyday things extraordinary. With adorably stylish illustrations and gently repetitive, sweet- as- can- be stories, each book in the Hello, Friends! series addresses a different preschool concept, like sharing, imagination, bravery, and bedtime. So gather up all four and prepare to have your socks charmed off!

Let’s Play House by Emma Quay, illustrated by Anna Walker

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Panda, Sheep, and Owl may be different, but that's what makes playing together so much fun. These three best friends know just how to make everyday things extraordinary. With adorably stylish illustrations and gently repetitive, sweet- as- can- be stories, each book in the Hello, Friends! series addresses a different preschool concept, like sharing, imagination, bravery, and bedtime. So gather up all four and prepare to have your socks charmed off!

Good Night Sleep Tight by Emma Quay, illustrated by Anna Walker

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Panda, Sheep, and Owl may be different, but that's what makes playing together so much fun. These three best friends know just how to make everyday things extraordinary. With adorably stylish illustrations and gently repetitive, sweet- as- can- be stories, each book in the Hello, Friends! series addresses a different preschool concept, like sharing, imagination, bravery, and bedtime. So gather up all four and prepare to have your socks charmed off!

Kisses are Yuck! By Julia Jarman, illustrated by Erica-Jane Waters

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Jack loves getting prizes and cups of all sizes, but if there's one thing he hates, it's being kissed. With an army of aunts and uncles, there's no getting away from it. What's a boy to do? This exceptionally strong, rhythmical text is perfect for read- aloud, while the vibrant and zingy palette perfectly bring the hilarious characters to life.

ABC Kids by Basher

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Using creative alliteration, his signature Manga- style artwork, and his eye for clever design, Simon Basher brings a fresh approach to re imagining the alphabet. Each spread brings a new letter, a new friend, and some hilariously imaginative action. From Arthur, whose angry ant ate apples, to Maude whose mean monkey makes marvellous milkshakes, to Vera who vacuums vegetables, and Zak who zaps zeppelins, each page of this book begs to be turned to see what's coming next.

No One but You by Douglas Wood, illustrated by PJ Lynch

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Feel the rain kiss your skin or the wind ruffle your hair. Hear the hum of a bumblebee; watch a water strider march across a pond; taste a red, ripe strawberry; whistle with a blade of grass. From Christopher Medal- winning author Douglas Wood and celebrated illustrator P.J. Lynch comes a moving look at the experiences that belong only to us, marking a place on Earth that is ours alone. After all, who but you can remember your own memories? Wonderfully evocative of nature's sensory treasures, here is a perfect gift to share with a child - or to inspire loved ones of any age as they set out to create their special place in the world.

Hide and Sheep by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by Bill Mayer

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Farmer McFitt's mischievous sheep have escaped! Who wants to stay on the farm when they could be shot out of a cannon at the circus or go surfing at the beach - they even pose as art in a museum! Can Farmer McFitt round up this rowdy bunch in time for a woolly surprise? This rollicking, rhyming read- aloud will become a favourite counting and bedtime book for parents and kids. Bill Mayer's energetic, expressive sheep are adorably silly, and his pictures are chock- full of hilarious details kids will love.

Tell Me the Day Backwards by Albert Lamb, illustrated by David McPhail

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In this delightful bedtime story, a young bear tells his mama all about his exciting day - in reverse - inspiring little listeners to do the same. Just before going to bed, Timmy Bear and his mama play a game they call Tell Me the Day Backwards. Timmy tries to remember everything that happened to him that day in reverse, from watching the sunset on the hill to the picnic supper before that, from being chased by bees to finding honey in an old tree stump, all the way back to waking up that morning from his winter- long hibernation. Albert Lamb and David McPhail spin a charming bedtime story sure to have parents and children sharing their own day - backwards - with each other.

Ones and Twos by Marthe Jocelyn and Nell Jocelyn

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Marthe Jocelyn's ability to present important- to- learn concepts to the very young has garnered accolades from around the world. Ones and Twos is her first book collaboration with her nineteen- year- old art student daughter, Nell, and, together, they explore numeracy, sorting, and pairing. Each brightly illustrated page invites children to identify familiar objects ranging from kites to socks, from one nest to the two birds sitting in it. Ones and Twos gives little toddlers and their caregivers much to discuss and to enjoy together, and it introduces an exciting new creative team.

Fuddles by Frans Vischer

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Fuddles is a fat, lazy housecat who's never been in the Great Outdoors. One day, his humans leave the door open a crack and Fuddles seizes the chance to slip out, but things aren't quite as he expected. In a series of hilarious mishaps, including a run- in with the neighbourhood dog, he realizes that life as he'd known it was actually pretty good. Told with deadpan humour and charming art, Fuddles is sure to steal readers' hearts.

Why Do I Have to Make my Bed? Or, A History of Messy Rooms by Wade Bradford, illustrated by Johanna van der Sterre

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Since ancient times, one question has endured in the hearts and minds of children: Why do I have to make my bed if it's just going to get messed up again? Now, Wade Bradford takes readers on a trip through time for a humorous look at how bed- making has evolved throughout history. Using examples of household tasks that might have been performed in colonial America, in ancient Egypt, by Vikings, and so on, this clever examination of chore lore eventually reveals the answer to this age- old question. (Hint: Mothers throughout history have always had a ready response.) This book makes history so much fun, kids won't even realize they're learning.

The Very Fairy Princess Takes the Stage by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton, illustrated by Christine Davenier

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Everyone's favourite fairy princess is back and just in time for her ballet recital in this new picture book addition to the Julie Andrews Collection. At first, when Gerry is cast as the Court Jester and not the Crystal Princess, she is dismayed - nothing is pink and no one can see her crown under her silly jester hat! But just as the recital looks like it's headed for disaster, our ever- energetic very fairy princess swoops in to save the day! Gerry's sparkle radiates from the page once more through Christine Davenier's whimsically elegant illustrations in this spirited, ballet- themed follow- up to The Very Fairy Princess from the renowned mother- daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton.

Meow said the Cow by Emma Dodd

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It's a noisy morning in the barnyard: roosters crowing, cows mooing, mice squeaking! And the farmer's cat has had enough. With a flick of his tail, the cat casts a spell and the barnyard is turned upside- down. The chickens are oinking, the sheep are barking, and the sheepdog can only let out a confused "Baa?" It's not long before the animals figure out who's to blame... Emma Dodd's bright, bold illustrations bring this farm full of very confused animals to life, and her hilarious rhyming text is sure to send young readers giggling (and mooing, and cock- a- doodle- dooing!).

Tweak Tweak by eve Bunting, illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier

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Little Elephant and Mama Elephant are going for a walk. "Hold on to my tail," says Mama. "If you want to ask me a question, tweak twice." Tweak, tweak! "Mama, what is that?" Little Elephant is curious about the frog, the monkey, the songbird, the butterfly, and the crocodile - and especially about what a little elephant can do. Mama knows just how to answer, to help her cherished Little Elephant grow. Eve Bunting's tender text and Sergio Ruzzier's whimsical illustrations make this walk with Mama an excursion any little elephant would enjoy.

Bee-bim Bop! By Linda Sue Park, illustrated by Ho Baek Le

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Bee-bim bop (the name translates as "mix-mix rice") is a traditional Korean dish of rice topped, and then mixed, with meat and vegetables. In bouncy rhyming text, a hungry child tells about helping her mother make bee- bim bop: shopping, preparing ingredients, setting the table, and finally sitting down with her family to enjoy a favourite meal. The energy and enthusiasm of the young narrator are conveyed in the whimsical illustrations, which bring details from the artist's childhood in Korea to his depiction of a modern Korean American family. Even young readers who aren't familiar with the dish will recognize the pride that comes from helping Mama, the fun of mixing ingredients together in a bowl, and the pleasure of sharing delicious food. Includes author's own recipe.

The Searcher and Old Tree by David McPhail

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When a tired raccoon returns home after a long night of foraging, Old Tree welcomes him with a safe place to sleep. The tree protects the slumbering raccoon throughout a wild, raging storm in this simple, yet powerful, allegory about the safety of home.

Grandma Calls me Gigglepie by JD Lester, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

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This delightful board book captures the affection and playfulness of grandmother and grandchild interaction with a clever, funny text and illustrations that are right on the mark. The rhyming couplets also teach about animal behaviour, which comes to life in Hiroe Nakata's sweet and charming artwork.

The Day Tiger Rose Said Goodbye by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Jim LaMarche

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Not since The 10th Good Thing About Barney or I'll Always Love You has there been such a peaceful and inspiring book to help children and adults cope with the loss of a pet. The talented multiple- medallist Jane Yolen takes on this difficult subject with her usual grace and poetic sensitivity, focusing not on the death as much as the life in the last day of an older cat named Tiger Rose. Tiger Rose's kitten days are long gone and she's grown too tired to stay, so she says her goodbyes to all the creatures and the joys of her natural world - from the scolding blue jay, to the dog and children she shares her home with, to a chipmunk, startled by her gentleness, to her favourite shady patch under a piney bush. In a final vision, Tiger Rose takes one last leap into the blue sky and becomes one with all - the earth, the air, the sun.... This is perhaps the most reassuring book on death available for children.

Here a Face, There a Face by Arlene Alda

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Author/photographer Arlene Alda has produced yet another brilliantly simple rhyming safari - this time in search of faces in unusual places. These faces are found on buildings, in trees, mailboxes, and fountains. Coy, funny, grumpy, comical, or sad, they are almost anywhere a child's imagination wants to go. Whimsical text heightens the search and helps us find the unusual characters who are quietly gathered all around us. Alda's unique through- the- lens perceptions will launch young children on a visual adventure that just might be hard to return from.

Al Pha’s Bet by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Delphine Durand

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Wonderful things are being invented every day in Al Pha's world - fire, the wheel, even shadows! His big chance to be part of history comes when the King announces that the twenty- six recently invented letters need to be put in order. Al makes a bet with himself that he's the man for the job. Through a series of funny events, he eventually finds the perfect order for the letters, and the king rewards him by naming his creation the "Alphabet." Sure to entertain and engage young readers, this book turns the ABC's inside out. Kids will laugh at the quirky illustrations and clever wordplay, while wondering where the alphabet really did get its order.

Auntie Tiger by Laurence Yep, illustrated by Insu Lee

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Rumble, rumble. Auntie Tiger's tummy is growling, and she is on the prowl for something very, very tasty. Big Sister looks delicious. Little Sister looks yummy, too. But Auntie Tiger will have to be very tricky, because even though the sisters quarrel, they will do anything to protect each other. Award-winning author Laurence Yep's deft adaptation of a Chinese tiger version of "Little Red Riding Hood" has been illustrated in vibrant colours that pop off the page by newcomer Insu Lee. Auntie Tiger is sure to make you laugh - and make you hungry!

Patrick: A Teddy Bear’s Picnic and Other Stories by Geoffrey Hayes

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Geisel Award- winning author Geoffrey Hayes delights young readers with these easy- to- read stories about Patrick Brown, a puddle- jumping teddy bear whose biggest challenge is avoiding naptime... until he has to contend with Big Bear.

No! by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Tim Warnes

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Everyone thinks Otto is adorable. "How cute!" they say. "Such a sweet child!" But then Otto learns the word no - and now he says it all the time! At first, it's fun to refuse to eat, take a bath, and go to bed. But when Otto's favorite word causes him to have a really bad day at school, Daddy has the perfect solution.

The Bramble by Lee Nordling and Bruce Zick

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In this beautifully illustrated and mostly wordless book, Cameron isn't small, but he's not exactly big. He's not slow, but he's also not quick. He wants friends, but it never quite seems to work out. And in a game of tag, he's going to end up "it." Or at least that's how things are on this side of the Bramble. On the other side, it's a different story. On the other side of the Bramble, something extraordinary can happen, something that changes everything.

How Back-Back Got His Name by Thomas Weck and Peter Weck, illustrated by Len DiSalvo

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After Plumpton the opossum loses his back, Lima Bear and his clever friends become detectives on the search. They try new and different ways of thinking in order to try and solve the mystery- even having to band together to protect each other in times of danger. The primary concept presented in the story is that the tolerance of differences in others yields benefits.

Fraidyzoo by Thyra Heder

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It's a great day to go to the zoo! As her family hustles to get out the door, Little T lags behind. She's afraid to go back to the zoo; the only trouble is, she can't remember why. As an ingenious solution to help her remember, her mom, dad, and sister construct homemade costumes and act out zoo animals - in alphabetical order, no less! The costumes and scenes grow increasingly elaborate and breathtakingly creative. An umbrella and bubble wrap magically transform into a jellyfish, bath towels and a can of soda become a parrot, and many, many more. At the end of the day, Little T has conquered her fear and no longer feels like a "fraidyzoo." In this charming, witty picture book debut, Thyra Heder honors the bravery it takes to face your fears, and the loving people who help you do so.

A Mammoth in the Fridge by Michaël Escoffier

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A hilarious picture book with a surprise twist at the end! Noah discovers a mammoth in the fridge. At first, his father doesn't believe him - but the evidence is too strong. It's sitting in the fridge! They call the fire department, but the mammoth slips past their net and hides in a tree. But where did the mammoth come from? Only Noah's little sister knows the true answer.

The Christmas Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Renata Liwska

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The holidays are filled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: "Searching for presents quiet," "Getting caught quiet," and "Hoping for a snow day quiet." Irresistibly cute, soft coloured pencil illustrations of bunnies, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture indeed.

Dinosaur vs Santa by Bob Shea

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Dinosaur is getting ready for Santa! He tackles many challenges - decorating, making presents for Mom and Dad, trying not to be naughty - and defeats each one with his trademark ROAR! But on Christmas Eve, when he hears some rustling downstairs, he can't resist a peek. Will our feisty red friend meet his match in the man in the red suit? Complete with sparkly silver foil on the front cover and a removable letter to Santa for little ones to personalize, this funny and sweet book is a must-
have for the holiday season.