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Older siblings are notorious for reluctantly welcoming home a new bundle of joy, and many parents know the difficulty of teaching the firstborn to "love the baby." In this new picture book by the award-winning team of Steven Layne and Ard Hoyt, the refrain of "looooove the baby" is repeated often enough for it to eventually come true for the once insecure and spiteful older brother.
The transition occurs when Baby cries and cries one night, and...
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Baby Alfred loves his food,
But too much of anything isn't good!
Chocolate mice may be his treat,
But is there something magical in that sweet?
Alfred is a baby whose tummy grows at an alarming rate, but Mum and Dad just keep feeding him.
Read the story and laugh at this funny tale, full of silly nonsense and overflowing with bottles of milk and food!
Be on the lookout in the near future for Katherine the Great, Alfred's baby sister,...
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A brand-new padded board book from the bestselling creator of I Love You Through and Through, full of love, babies, and kisses!
Caroline Jayne Church, la súper exitosa creadora de Diez deditos y Te quiero mucho, hasta mañana , ¡nos presenta este adorable tribute a las cosas de los bebés! Los saltitos, las vueltas, los contoneos y las risitas... y cuando nos acurrucamos, solos tú y yo, susurro: "¡Te quiero!". Este dulce libro de carton acolchado...
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Join Jimmy, a tiny and determined worm, as he discovers the wonders of friendship and the joy of exploring the world around him.In a lush garden, nestled among the roots of towering trees, lies the School of Worms, where young worms learn the secrets of their craft. Amongst the curious students is Jimmy, a spirited and ambitious worm with big dreams. While his fellow classmates aim to burrow deep into the earth, Jimmy yearns for something different-to...
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Owen doesn't care if it turns out to be a girl or a boy, he just knows having a sibling will bring him so much joy. When the exciting day finally comes, his baby brother is born on a full moon! And that's not the only thing that takes the family by surprise... His name is Cooper, and he is destined to be a great swimmer! Owen can't wait to watch him grow. They're going to be the best of friends for life! A beautifully illustrated children's book,...
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This beloved Mother Goose lullaby and its fanciful illustrations will help you send your little ones off to dreamland with a smile.
Hush little baby
Don't say a word
Papa's gonna buy you a mocking bird . . .
The nursery rhyme classic is paired with beautiful new illustrations to bring the lullaby to a new generation. Each page features whimsical drawings to introduce babies and toddlers to the concepts behind the popular song.
This...
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"I Am Extra Special" is a touching and uplifting book that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusivity, and reminds children that every individual, regardless of their differences, has something extraordinary to offer. It's a story that will warm hearts and inspire young readers to see the world through the eyes of acceptance and love.
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This inclusive picture book celebrates the joy of preparing to welcome a child, with contemporary illustrations depicting diverse families and their communities of support.
We wished. We hoped. We dreamed.
An inclusive and diverse celebration of the joys of preparing to welcome a child and the importance of community and family.
Many special people are involved in welcoming a new child into a family: parents, grandparents, siblings, friends,...
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An hilarious story about sibling rivalry and a child's impulse to run away from home-(and come back again!)
"When my squawking baby brother arrived, I realized I needed a new family. No one seemed to mind when I packed my bag. I took a box and used my best handwriting to write 'FREE KID', then waited for some new parents to take me home."
Waiting in a box like an abandoned pet and encountering the passersby changes the girl's perspective. At the...
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Humor and heart shine in this middle grade fantasy about a girl who attends a boarding school to learn how to use music to create magic, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The School for Good and Evil series.
Amelia Jones always dreamed of attending the Mystwick School of Musicraft, where the world's most promising musicians learn to create magic.
So when Amelia botches her audition, she thinks her dream has met an abrupt and humiliating end-until...
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Can Bingo Brown live up to his reputation as the most romantic middle-schooler in town? Romance is never easy when your girlfriend lives in another state and your life savings consists of just over three dollars. Still, thirteen-year-old Bingo Brown is determined to make it work. His girlfriend, Melissa, may have moved to the middle of nowhere (okay, Oklahoma), but nothing will stop him from keeping the flames of passion alive. He tries to think of...
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Cancer does not have the final say so. In this book, you will discover the victory that awaits you after you have persevered through pain and discomforting times. May this book inspire you to grasp, hope, and see your faith triumph as a result of the love that God displays through Charity. Above all, may you be encouraged in the faith, knowing that you are never alone.
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A rhythmic, whimsically illustrated celebration of Black and brown babies and the joy, tender moments, and boundless love shared between children and their caregivers, from New York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney.
Brown baby, born bright.
Greet the world. Spread your light.
Sparkling eyes blink hello.
Bright brown baby, you will GO!
Cuddle up with your little one, read aloud, and REPEAT: This...
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