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HERE'S THE STORY IN A NUTSHELL:
I NEVER leave my nut tree. It's way too dangerous out there. I could encounter germs, poison ivy or sharks.
If danger comes along, I'm prepared. I have antibacterial soap, Band-Aids and a parachute.
But things really get shaken up later in the book when I'm forced out of my tree by a vicious intruder!
Will I survive this ordeal? Will I undergo a life-changing experience? Will I discover my true inner self?
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...Lovable worrywart Scaredy Squirrel would rather celebrate his birthday alone quietly in the safety of his nut tree and avoid any pesky party animals. When all his excessive plans are thrown up in the air like confetti, will Scaredy play dead and cancel, or will he face the music?
4) Triangle
7) Little Pea
"In Heroes Wear Masks: Elmo's Super Adventure, [Elmo] holds young readers' hands as he navigates the changing world amid the COVID-19 pandemic that sees some big changes to his usual school-day routine." — People
Superheroes wear masks to protect against viruses! Come along in this Elmo picture book as he gets ready to go off to school and be a mask hero, a great back to school gift!
Today is going
...9) Little Oink
From the creators of Little Pea and Little Hoot comes this tidy tale of a decidedly different pig. Little Oink is a neat little fellow. Clean, clean, clean, that's all he wants to do. But Mama and Papa won't have it! They say in order to be a proper pig, he has to learn to make a proper mess. 'Don't come out until your room is a pigsty,' says Papa Pig. 'I won't have any child of mine going out looking so neat and clean. It's just
...10) Little Hoot
It's not fair! All Little Owl wants is to go to bed at a reasonable hour, like his friends do. But no . . . Mama and Papa say little owls have to stay up late and play. So Little Owl spends all night jumping on his bed, playing on the jungle gym, and doing tricks on his skateboard - but he's hooting mad about it! Children who have a hard time going to bed will love this fun twist on the universal dilemma.
Meet Marlon Bundo, a lonely bunny who lives with his Grampa Mike Pence, the former Vice President of the United States. But on this Very Special Day, Marlon's life is about to change forever ...
With its message of tolerance and advocacy, this charming bunny book for kids explores...
The artist behind Chronicle's bestselling In My finger puppet books and the Petit Collage line of children's décor has turned her talents to a brand new series of charming books. Here readers will find a beautiful little book: Turn the pages to find the baby animals matched with their parents, and learn some early concepts along the way.
This is George. He lived in Africa. He was a good little monkey, and always very curious." With these words, H. A. and Margret Rey introduced the world to Curious George in 1941, and the world has loved him ever since. The tales of this cheerful and resilient little hero have kept generations of readers enthralled and entertained. Now, in recognition of the sixtieth anniversary of his debut, Houghton Mifflin proudly presents a special edition
...17) Just Because
Curious minds are rewarded with curious answers in a fantastical bedtime book by Mac Barnett and Isabelle Arsenault.
Why is the ocean blue? What is the rain? What happened to the dinosaurs? It might be time for bed, but one child is too full of questions about the world to go to sleep just yet. Little ones and their parents will be charmed and delighted as a patient father offers up increasingly creative responses to his child's
18) Be Kind
A New York Times bestseller!
"These days, it seems more important than ever for books to show young people how to act with thoughtfulness, civility, and kindness." —The New York Times Book Review
When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate wants to make her feel better, wondering: What does it mean to be kind?
From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone
Winner of the Pura Belpré Medal!
Little Lobo returns to share his love of food and wrestling in ¡Vamos! Let's Go Eat, a picture book follow-up to ¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market from New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third.
Little Lobo is excited to take in a show with wrestling star El Toro in his bustling border
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