Loon Baby by Molly Beth Griffin, illustrated by Anne Hunter

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With sensitivity and a spare prose, first- time author Molly Beth Griffin navigates the quiet panic that Loon Baby experiences in the absence of Mama. Anne Hunter's soft cross- hatched and watercolor paintings shape a serene lake- scape with varied scenes that amplify and illuminate the emotion this book captures.

Job Site by Nathan Clement

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Bring in the big rigs! Shiny, huge, heavy machinery rolls onto the job site. At the command of the boss, the work beings. Digging, lifting, carrying, dumping, moving, and shaping are important tasks to accomplish. In this exciting follow-up to the critically acclaimed Drive, Nathan Clement once again pairs his striking illustrations with spare, succinct prose, offering construction buffs a close- up view of the action and anticipation at the job site.

No More Kisses! By Margaret Wild, illustrated by Nina Rycroft

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Baby is being chased around the garden by his friends. As they try to catch him through any roly-poly, wriggly- squiggly way they can, Baby tries to escape— he's had enough of kisses and cuddles! As he squirms and wriggles and runs away through a maze of obstacles, his friends are always in hot pursuit. This delightful cumulative story is full of twists and turns and accompanied by bright pictures and fun text patterns.

Little Miss Muffet and Other Rhymes by Patrickgeorge

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From family favourites to first- timers, these rhymes can be played on fingers and toes, sung out loud, and looked at again and again. This is a book for reading together with young children and designed to encourage conversation and visual interaction on each page. Stunning and witty illustrations will challenge inquiring minds, and childrens' imaginations and vocabularies will be enriched.

Don’t Read This Book! By Jill Lewis, illustrated by Deborah Allwright

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The King is about to star in a brand new story but - wait a minute! What's this? The story has disappeared! You'd better go and do something else instead. What? You're still here? Well, then you'll see the King frantically galloping through Storyland as he pieces together the fragments of his story. Along the way, readers will find some very familiar faces doing some very unfamiliar things in this brilliant twist on The Princess and the Pea. Don't miss this book!

A Beach Tail by Karen Lynn Williams, illustrated by Floyd Cooper

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When his father tells him not to leave the lion he is drawing on the beach, a little boy starts making a very, very long tail - and a trail to follow back.

Sleepover at Gramma’s House by Barbara Joosse, illustrated by Jan Jutte

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Going to Gramma's takes plenty of preparation. Granddaughter packs her overnighty trunk and says goodbye to Mom, Dad, little fish and baby in the bed. She can't wait to see her silly millie gramma! Together at last, the two spend a day full of dancing, painting each other and partying with a razzle and a dazzle before, finally, resting together in a ricky rocky swing. What a day! Barbara Joosse's spirited text combined with Jan Jutte's lively illustrations create this delightful story. Full of engaging, bouncy language that zips right along, this is an original picture book that captures the loving relationship between a young- hearted gramma and her enthusiastic granddaughter.

Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri

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All is calm in old man Fookwire's yard until new neighbours - Little Old Lady Hu and her cat, Muffins - move in next door. Muffins is one mean dude! He terrorizes the birds, interrupts Fookwire's painting, and ties the squirrels' tails together. Fookwire is upset, but not nearly as upset as the squirrels, who devise an ingenious plan to stop Muffins cold. In this hilarious follow- up to Those Darn Squirrels!, the tongue- in- cheek text is perfectly complemented by the quirky, inventive illustrations.

When the World Was Waiting for You by Gillian Shields, illustrated by Anna Currey

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"When the world was waiting for you, The air was bright, The sun seemed new..." From readying the baby's crib to the very first visit from friends and family, When the World Was Waiting for You is a lyrical celebration of all the events surrounding a birth. Soothing, tender verse describes the joyful steps of welcoming baby to the family. Anna Currey's gentle illustrations of an adorable rabbit household perfectly complement the warmth of the text. An ideal choice for baby showers, expectant parents, young children curious about their birth, and those who are about to welcome a new little sibling

Questions, Questions by Marcus Pfister

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How do birds learn how to sing? What brings summer after spring? What turns the leaves from green to brown and sends them floating gently down? In thirteen engaging couplets, Marcus Pfister opens children's eyes to the wondrous mysteries all around them.

The Ugly Duckling Dinosaur: A Prehistoric Tale by Cheryl Bardoe, illustrated by Doug Kennedy

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Once upon a time, seven tiny duck beaks pecked their way out of their eggs, but the eighth egg was a little bit different. What emerged wasn't a duck at all - he was a dinosaur! Everyone notices how different he is. He doesn't waddle! His teeth are too big! Feeling ugly and outcast, the dinosaur duckling leaves his family and ventures out on his own. Again and again he tries to make friends, but everyone runs away! Over time he grows bigger and bigger but still can't seem to find his rightful place. One day he unexpectedly comes across other dinosaurs that look just like him, and he discovers he's really a T. rex! This humorous and charming take on The Ugly Duckling also includes an author's note about the dinosaurs depicted and the early ancestors of modern ducks who lived side by side, and features scientifically accurate illustrations of the creatures.

Hot Day on Abbott Avenue by Karen English, illustrated by Javaka Steptoe

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It's the hottest, stickiest day of the summer. A fat- sun- in- the- sky day. An eating- ice- pops- on- the- porch day. And for Kishi and Renée, it's a best- friends- breakup day. Each girl sits on her own front porch, waiting for the other to apologize, even though they know they'll never speak to each other again, no matter how bored they get. But then the sounds of feet slapping the pavement and voices chanting double- dutch rhymes drift up the avenue, and neither one can resist going out in the street to play. This lyrical friendship story, the first collaboration of two outstanding artists, pairs a rhythmic text with distinctive collage illustrations. Its subtle message about sharing and forgiveness will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the ups and downs of being, and having, a best friend.

Leap Back Home to Me by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Matthew Cordell

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A little frog's first leap out into the world is a big, scary thing. But luckily, mama is always there to catch him when he comes home. As the leaps get bigger, frog gets braver - and before he knows it, he's soaring out to the moon and beyond! This loveable little frog will hurdle his way into your heart. Come leap along, and see what it's like to shoot for the stars... and always have a landing pad ready to catch you.

Wellington’s Rainy Day by Carolyn Beck and Brooke Kerrigan

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It's a rainy day. Wellington is down in the dumps and can't resist the smell of his master's freshly made meatloaf. While his master snoozes, Welly devours every last bite. After he hides the empty pan, he eats the contents of the garbage can too. Honey, a sneaky kitty and Wellington's archenemy, threatens to tell on him. Welly's tummy begins to churn and out comes everything he has gobbled down. What a mess! But in this lively, rhyming picture book, things have a way of turning out better than expected for Welly, and just this once he escapes being blamed for the missing meatloaf.

My Farm Friends by Wendell Minor

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Is there anything cuter than a little lamb or playful piglet? Farm animals are fascinating, and they are full of surprises, too. Naturally, cows make milk - but did you know they need to drink a bathtub- full of water every day? And of course turkeys gobble- but sometimes they purr like cats. Wendell Minor's bright, bold artwork and jaunty verse celebrate the wonders of our farm friends, and a list of fun facts gives curious animal- lovers even more to enjoy.

Shape Capers by Cathryn Falwell

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Shapes! Circles, squares, triangles, semicircles, rectangles! What can you do with them? Anything! Everything! The only limit is your imagination. Come on! Let's go on a shape caper!

Happy 100th Day! By Susan Milord, illustrated by Mary Newell DePalma

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Graham doesn't like school. He really doesn't like reading. And he's not impressed by his teacher's excitement about the 100th Day of School. The one thing he looks forward to? His classroom birthday party. But as the year ticks by, he realizes his birthday falls on the same date as the school's 100th Day celebration! Will anyone remember Graham's special day? The vibrant multimedia illustrations each incorporate 100 of some object for readers to count and find!

One Nighttime Sea by Deborah Lee Rose, illustrated by Steve Jenkins

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An ocean counting rhyme focuses on ocean nightlife.

Firefly Mountain by Patricia Thomas, illustrated by Peter Sylvada

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A family experiences the magic of fireflies in this story of anticipation, marked by stunning illustrations, a lyrical text, and a deep and thoughtful connection to the natural world. A young girl recalls a remarkable moment - how she waited patiently through a long, hot afternoon for night to fall so she and her family could make a journey to the top of a hill to see an amazing sight: a multitude of blinking, winking, twinkling fireflies lighting up a nearby mountain.

Up in the Tree by Margaret Atwood

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This story about the adventures of two children who live up in a tree is vintage Atwood - playful, whimsical and wry. The perfect integration of words and pictures creates a coherent and delightful whole. When this charming book was first published in 1978, there was a widespread idea that it was too expensive and risky to publish a children's book in Canada. And so Margaret Atwood not only wrote and illustrated the book, she hand lettered the type! The book was created in the old- fashioned way, using only two colours that mixed together to produce a surprisingly large range of tones and textures. The delightful result reminds us that technology hasn't necessarily made things better. This facsimile edition renders intact the unique pleasures of the original.

The Three Little Javelinas by Susan Lowell, illustrated by Jim Harris

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Everyone knows the story of the three little pigs, but now you're going to meet the three little javelinas (pronounced ha-ve-LEE-nas) lovable, wild, southwestern cousins of pigs. Living in homes built out of tumbleweeds and saguaro ribs (from the fallen giant cacti), the first two javelinas are soon running from the hungry coyote, who had hoped to eat them with red chili sauce. And where do they go for shelter? Why, to their wise sister's house, made strong with adobe bricks. This clever and humorous tale is sure to delight children of all ages, especially those familiar with the Southwest. Dressed in cowboy duds and prepared for life in the rugged desert, these characters are more than any coyote bargained for.

Merci Mister Dash! By Monica Kulling, illustrated by Esperanca Melo

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Mr. Dash may not have a pedigree (he can count five different breeds of dogs as family), but from his furry head to his wagging tail, he is a gentleman. His fine manners make him a perfect companion to Madame Croissant. Their life together is graceful and civilized, what with walks in the park, stamp- collecting, and a passion for flowers. But the well- ordered household is turned on its head whenever Madame Croissants granddaughter, Daphne, comes to visit. Shes as wild as Mr. Dash is courtly, and she makes the poor dog's life miserable. But when she finds herself in real trouble, Mr. Dash proves that he is not only well- mannered but as brave as any knight. Merci Mister Dash! is not only a hilarious salute to common courtesy, it will appeal to dog lovers and to anyone who is trying to civilize an untamed creature of any kind.

Clink by Kelly Dipucchio and Matthew Myers

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Clink was a state of the art robot with the dazzling ability to make toast and play music at the same time. But that was many years ago. Now kids want snazzier robots who do things like play baseball and bake cookies. So day after day, Clink sits on a shelf and sadly watches as his friends leave with their new owners. He almost gives up on ever finding a home - until the day Clink spies a boy who just might be able to be the right one for him.