Beasty Bath by Robert Neubecker

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The scales, fangs, and claws of this sweet, little beast become cuddly, cute, and clean as the bath is drawn and bedtime is around the corner. Scrub carefully between your toes and don't breathe fire out of your nose, as the beasty bath parades new and exciting ways to see yourself underwater. So please brush your teeth and finally fall asleep in the arms of imagination.

When I Wore My Sailor Suit by Uri Shulevitz

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A young child spends the day imagining himself to be a sailor on a grand adventure.

Potty Animals: What to Know When You’ve Gotta Go! By Hope Vestergaard, illustrated by Valeria Petrone

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Meet Wilbur, who won't wash his hands after going potty. Wilma, who waits too long… and sometimes doesn't make it in time. And Freddie, who's afraid to flush. These are just a few of the preschool animals who need a little help with their bathroom etiquette! With wit and good humor, Hope Vestergaard presents a unique "toilet basics" guide for toddlers. It covers everything from lifting the seat and closing the door to planning ahead when you're on a trip. All told in cheerful rhyme, with hilarious illustrations, it's a fun way to handle a serious subject.

Does a Sea Cow Say Moo? By Terry Webb Harshman, illustrated by George McClements

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The curiosities of the sea come to life in this playful romp at the beach. Flash is a visitor to our world who is learning about the creatures of the ocean, but he has some big questions. "Can you wish on a starfish? And saddle a sea horse?" Flash's computer shows him pictures to explain the possibilities, but something about them is a bit fishy. So his new friend Jack offers to help, and happily paints a clear picture of each confusing creature for Flash in his trusty notebook. Funny rhymes and even sillier illustrations make this a perfect read for families all year long.

Machines go to Work by William Low

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Toddlers love machines and things that go, and this book gives them everything they want, from a cement mixer to a helicopter to a backhoe. Six interactive gatefolds extend the original pictures to three pages, revealing something new about each situation. The final double gatefold opens into a very long train and shows all the machines at work!

The Yellow Balloon by Charlotte Dematons

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Writer and illustrator Charlotte Dematons brings the same enchanting look to this picture book that made her Worry Bear and Looking for Cinderella so successful. Lovely watercolors portray a great and diverse planet teeming with life at all times of day and night. People and animals of every shape, colour, size, and costume are seen, busy at work and play. As the yellow balloon floats through many time periods - ancient, medieval, and contemporary - and realms both natural and supernatural, young readers can also look for the small blue car, the fakir on his flying carpet, and the scoundrel in prison garb. This story will fascinate young readers as they embark on a lively and fun- filled journey around the globe.

Do Kangaroos Wear Seat Belts? By Jane Kurtz, illustrated by Jane Manning

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This warm and whimsical picture book opens with a little boy eagerly anticipating a trip to the zoo as his mother straps him into his car seat. Like most toddlers, he would rather run free than wear a seat belt, ride in a stroller, hold Mommy's hand, or climb into her backpack. As they pass various animal exhibits, the little boy asks teasing questions, such as "If I were a monkey, would I have to wear a helmet?" Mommy's light- hearted responses reveal, in a bouncy cadence, how animal and human moms alike keep their rambunctious young ones close and safe.

How do Dinosaurs Laugh Out Loud? By Jane Yolen and Mark Teague

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Filled with the beloved prehistoric humour that made How Do Dinosaurs a bestselling series, Jane Yolen and Mark Teague present a new lift- the- flap format to answer, once and for all, How Do Dinosaurs Laugh Out Loud? Young readers will love to peek under the flaps for their favorite punch lines again and again!

Hey, Daddy! Animal Fathers and Their Babies by Mary Batten, illustrated by Higgins Bond

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An excellent introduction to the varied and remarkable ways animal fathers care for their young. In the vast animal kingdom, mommies are often solely responsible for the birth and upbringing of their young. But daddies can, and do, help in a variety of surprising ways. In this new natural science book for children, award- winning writer Mary Batten offers a fascinating and entertaining look at paternal behavior in the animal world.

What If? By Laura Vaccaro Seeger

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In this spare and deceptively simple book, Laura Vaccaro Seeger shows us the same story with three different outcomes, each highlighting the possibility in possibilities. Youngest children will enjoy this visit to the beach and the chance to guess what happens when different choices are made.

Song and Dance Man by Karen Ackerman, illustrated by Stephen Gammell

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"In this affectionate story, three children follow their grandfather up to the attic, where he pulls out his old bowler hat, gold- tipped cane, and his tap shoes. Grandpa once danced on the vaudeville stage, and as he glides across the floor, the children can see what it was like to be a song and dance man. Gammell captures all the story's inherent joie de vivre with colour pencil renderings that leap off the pages. Bespectacled, enthusiastic Grandpa clearly exudes the message that you're only as old as you feel, but the children respond - as will readers - to the nostalgia of the moment. Utterly original."

Extreme Animals: The Toughest Creature on Earth by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Neal Layton

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From the persevering emperor penguins of the South Pole to the brave bacteria inside bubbling volcanoes, from the hardy reptiles of the driest deserts to the squash- proof creatures of the deepest seabeds, animals have adapted to survive in conditions that would kill a human faster than you can say "coffin". Discover how they do it in this amazing natural history book from a celebrated team - and find out who wins the title of the toughest animal of them all.

I Love Bugs! By Emma Dodd

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Follow a little boy's backyard safari as he shares his love of bugs - from fly- around- the- light bugs to curl- up- tight bugs; fun springy leapy bugs to slimy creepy crawly bugs. But the best bugs are hairy bugs, the scary send- me- squealing bugs. With a bouncy rhyming text and colourful collagelike art, this book is perfect for miniscientists everywhere.

Which Hat is That? By Anna Grossnickle Hines, illustrated by LeUyen Pham

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A spunky mouse plays make- believe with a wonderful assortment of hats - there's her flippy- floppy gardening hat, her spiffy spotless chef's hat, her fancy flowery tea- party hat, her shiny bright- red firefighter hat, and her zippy twirly space hat. The little mouse's imagination runs wild with them all, but only one is her favorite. Which hat is that? Take a guess, then flip the flap to find out!

I Want my Light On by Tony Ross

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A brand new Little Princess story to delight all her fans - with a spine- tingling twist at the end. "I'm not so much afraid of the dark!" said the Little Princess. "I'm sort of more afraid of GHOSTS!" Everyone insists that there are no such things as ghosts. But if that's the case, just what is it that is lurking under the Little Princess's bed?

Here we go Round the Mulberry Bush by Jane Cabrera

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From sunup until bedtime, two energetic puppies are busy, not just going around the mulberry bush but getting dressed, marching to school, and having lots of fun. Jane Cabrera's delightful rendition of this well- loved nursery song makes for a perfect read- aloud or sing- along for preschoolers.

Please Write Back! By Jennifer E Morris

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Alfie, an adorable alligator, writes a letter to Grandma all by himself. He addresses the letter, stamps it, and mails it. It's so hard to wait for a response. Will Grandma write back?

Zoe’s Hats: A Book of Colors and Pattrns by Sharon Lane Holm

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An introduction to concepts of colour and patterns with bold illustrations and a simple, rhythmic text.

Elsie’s Bird by Jane Yolen, illustrated by David Small

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Young Elsie must find a way to adapt to her new home on the Nebraska prairie after she and her father leave their comfortable city life in Boston.

Another Important Book by Margart Wise Brown, illustrated by Chris Raschka

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The important thing about being one is that life has just begun. Look inside and discover all the important things about being six, five, four, three, two, one, and you, in this lively picture book by Margaret Wise Brown, the beloved author of Goodnight Moon, with illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Chris Raschka.

One Pup’s Up by Marsha Wilson Chall, illustrated by Henry Cole

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When one pup's up, the other nine are sure to follow! Young readers will love counting along as ten pups gradually wake up to nuzzle, wiggle, dine, and play. Count back down as the puppies fall asleep again, all in a fuzzy doggy jumble. This fun and simple counting book combines Marsha Wilson Chall's energetic text with beloved illustrator Henry Cole's adorable art to make a perfect read- aloud treat.

Bats at the Ballgame by Brian Lies

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Hurry up! Come one - come all! We''re off to watch the bats play ball! You''ll never forget your first game: the green so green, the presence of heroes past, and togetherness with family and friends, rooting for the home team.

The Jacket I Wear in the Snow by Shirley Neitzel, illustrated by Nancy Winslow Parker

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Nothing is more frustrating for children than putting on - and taking off - layer after layer of winter clothing. Nothing is more fun for preschoolers and those just learning to read than enjoying that dreaded experience through a spirited, cumulative rhyme, embellished and extended with rebuses.

Little Brown Bear and the Bundle of Joy by Jane Dyer

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Little Brown Bear learns that his parents are preparing for a bundle of joy, but whatevercould this be? Could it be toys? Honey cakes? Little Brown Bear is determined to find out! When he visits his friends Owl, Horse, Pig, and Frog and sees their bundles of joy - a screeching owlet, a sleeping foal, and messy piglets - Little Brown Bear decides he doesn't want a bundle of joy, after all. But with a little help from Frog, he realizes that he is in for a wonderful surprise and important new role - that of a big brother!

Magic Night by Isobelle Carmody, illustrated by Declan Lee

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Magic Nights is the story of a cat who finds something that does not belong in his people's house - something flittery and skittery that turns the rest of the night mysterious and magical. What could it want? Hurricane the cat is going to find out!

Tracks of a Panda by Nick Dowson, illustrated by Yu Rong

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High on a mist- wrapped mountain, a mother panda cradles her newborn, pink and impossibly small. The bamboo patch they need for food is dying, and as soon as her baby is old enough, they must seek a new home, sleeping in trees and swimming across icy streams along the way. Nick Dowson's lyrical text, interspersed with intriguing facts, follows one of nature's most magnificent - and endangered - species on its search for a safe habitat, while Yu Rong's expressive, delicate brushwork brings these legendary creatures to life.

My First Kwanzaa by Karen Katz

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A simple way to get acquainted with Kwanzaa. During the seven days of Kwanzaa we celebrate the importance of family, friends, and community. This warm and lively introduction to a very special holiday will help even the youngest children join in!

Beetle Bop by Denise Fleming

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They crawl up walls, they hide in cracks, they flip, they fly, and sometimes... crrrash. Beetles come in all shapes and sizes, and they are everywhere in this thoroughly buggy, beautifully designed book. There are striped beetles, spotted beetles, all- over- dotted beetles - and don't forget the noisily gnawing beetles! Whether you love bugs or whether the sight of them makes you itch, you''ll adore this infested offering from the beloved Denise Fleming.

Otis by Loren Long

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When a big new yellow tractor replaces Otis, the friendly little tractor, he is cast away behind the barn, but it is only Otis who can come to the rescue when trouble happens.

This is the Way a Baby Rides by Susan Meyers, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

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A beautifully illustrated celebration of the many things babies can do from a talented author and illustrator team, Susan Meyers and Hiroe Nakata. Whether two- legged or four- legged, babies have a lot in common. They run, hide, jump, tumble, tug, cry, munch, and snooze, as babies of all kinds do on the pages of this heart- warming book.

Winston of Churchill: One Bear’s Battle Against Global Warming by Jean Davies Okimoto, illustrated by Jeremiah Trammell

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Churchill, Manitoba is the polar bear capitol of the world. Every winter, tourists flock to the tiny town to watch the bears hunt and frolic on the frozen waters of the Hudson Bay. This year, though, the tourists are in for a big surprise... Winston! A smart, fierce, brave bear, Winston of Churchill has noticed that their icy home is slowly melting away. He explains to the other bears why the ice is melting then, using the stirring words of his famous namesake, rallies the bears to convince humans to save their Arctic home. However, on the way to the protest march, Winston learns an unexpected lesson and realizes that he, too, must change his ways. This timely, funny story draws attention to the polar bears' plight and helps children understand that in the face of global warming, everyone must do their part, no matter how small.