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Owl Moon by Jane Yolen; John Schoenherr (Illustrator)ISBN: 9780399214578
Publication Date: 1987-10-23
Celebrating 30 years of the beloved classic Owl Moon from renowned children's book author Jane Yolen and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator John Schoenherr! Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Whoo-whoo-whoo, the father calls to the mysterious nighttime bird. But there is no answer. Wordlessly the two companions walk along, for when you go owling you don't need words. You don't need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn't an owl, but sometimes there is. Distinguished author Jane Yolen has created a gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child and her father as well as humankind's close relatiohship to the natural world. Wonderfully complemented by John Schoenherr's soft, exquisite watercolor illustrations, this is a verbal and visual treasure, perfect for reading alound and sharing at bedtime.
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If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)ISBN: 9780142408254
Publication Date: 2007-06-14
"If I built a car, it'd be totally new! Here are a few of the things that I'd do. . . ." Jack has designed the ultimate fantasy car. Inspired by zeppelins and trains, Cadillacs and old planes, with brilliant colors and lots of shiny chrome, this far-out vision is ready to cruise! there's a fireplace, a pool, and even a snack bar! After a tour of the ritzy interior, robert the robot starts up the motor . . . and Jack and his dad set off on the wildest test drive ever!
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Betty Bunny Didn't Do It by Michael B. Kaplan; Stéphane Jorisch (Illustrator)ISBN: 9780803738584
Publication Date: 2013-02-21
Olivia and Eloise, make room for Betty Bunny, a loveable handful nobunny can resist. From the creator of Disney's Dog with a Blog, this funny book in the Betty Bunny series shows the value of honesty from a preschooler's special point of view. When Betty Bunny breaks a lamp, she has a brand-new idea: Blame it on someone else (like the Tooth Fairy)! Then a vase gets broken and Betty Bunny really didn't do it. But now no one in her family believes her. Honest lies, white lies, crying wolf--how can one four-year-old figure out the right thing to do?
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One Cool Friend by Toni Buzzeo; David Small (Illustrator)ISBN: 0803734131
Publication Date: 2012-01-10
2013 Caldecott Honor Book. From New York Times bestselling author Toni Buzzeo and Caldecott Medal winning illustrator David Small, comes a cool tale about an unlikely friendship. On a spontaneous visit to the aquarium, straight-laced and proper Elliot discovers his dream pet: a penguin. When he asks his father if he may have one (please and thank you), his father says yes. Elliot should have realized that Dad was probably thinking of a toy penguin, not a real one... Clever illustrations and a wild surprise ending make this sly, silly tale a kid-pleaser from start to finish.
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Wanted by Fiona Roberton (Illustrator)ISBN: 9780399254611
Publication Date: 2010-05-13
Henry wants a dog more than anything in the world'more than a cowboy costume, even more than an all-expenses-paid trip to the moon. So he puts an ad in the newspaper to find the perfect pet. Far away, a lonely duck who desperately wants a friend reads the ad. He has the clever idea to disguise himself as a dog and apply for the job of Henry's best friend. But his cover is quickly blown when he isn't very good at catching balls and his floppy ears and tail fall off. Henry is disappointed for a moment, until he thinks of all the amazing things this duck CAN do, and realizes he's found the perfect pet after all. Fiona Roberton's irresistible illustrations and utterly charming characters will win the hearts of readers of all ages.
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Tarra and Bella by Carol Buckley (Photographer)ISBN: 9780147510631
Publication Date: 2014-03-06
A friendship unlike any other! After retiring from the circus, Tarra became the first resident of the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. When other elephants moved in and developed close friendships, only Tarra remained alone--until the day she met a stray mixed-breed dog named Bella. From then on, the two were inseparable. Color photographs of Tarra and Bella at home in the Elephant Sanctuary deftly illustrate this inspiring story of inter-species companionship.
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I Wanna New Room by Karen Kaufman Orloff; David Catrow (Illustrator)ISBN: 9780399254055
Publication Date: 2010-12-02
Alex is desperate for his own room. No hard-working, well-behaved, practically-grownup boy should have to put up with sharing a room with a brother who always breaks stuff, barks like a walrus, and sticks crayons up his nose. Just because his new sister came along shouldn't mean that the number one kid has to suffer! Writing letters to his mom convinced her to let him get a pet iguana, so Alex puts pencil to paper again. Though all of his powers of persuasion can't get his dad to add a new wing onto the house, he does come through with a fun alternative.
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Holler Loudly by Cynthia Leitich Smith; Barry Gott (Illustrator)ISBN: 9780525422563
Publication Date: 2010-11-11
Holler Loudly has a voice as big as the southwestern sky, and everywhere he goes, people tell him to "Hush!" From math class to the movies and even the state fair, Holler's LOUD voice just keeps getting him into trouble. But when a huge tornado comes twisting into town, Holler (with that voice of his!) saves the day. Readers will cheer for this rollicking story about celebrating our unique gifts, and Barry Gott's bright, fun illustrations will have you hollering for more.
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The Boy in Number Four by Kara Kootstra; Regan Thomson (Illustrator); Bobby Orr (Afterword by)ISBN: 9780803741676
Publication Date: 2014-10-02
"For everyone who loves hockey - young or old, player or spectator - I hope this book inspires you to simply pick up a stick, get together with some friends, and just have some fun playing the best game on earth." --Hockey legend, Bobby Orr from the afterword of The Boy in Number Four Bobby Orr played in the NHL with the Boston Bruins for ten seasons leading them to two Stanley Cup victories. He also played with the Chicago Black Hawks for two more-- all the while wearing jersey number 4. In the Boy in Number Four, readers will get a glimpse of this hockey legend as a boy and discover the hard work, commitment, and fun it takes to make a dream into a reality. This book also includes an afterword by Bobby Orr with an inspirational message for kids today.
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Cinders by Jan Brett (Illustrator)ISBN: 9780399257834
Publication Date: 2013-11-05
Jan Brett sets her Cinderella story in a snowy Russian winter where one magical night, Cinders, the most picked upon hen in the flock, becomes the most loved by Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her bossy sisters don't recognize her. Jan travelled to Russia and readers will be in awe of the Ice Palace aglow under a deep blue moonlit sky, exquisite ball gowns on the comely pullets, uniforms with gold braids and buttons on the cockerels, striking Russian architecture transformed into ice in the borders, and a very funny flock of chickens who provide an appealing, original look at this snowy Cinderella. Readers will find these dressed up chickens comical as they pour over the extravagant setting, including a "WOW"-inducing double gatefold of chicken couples whirling around the ballroom. A feast for the eyes sure to become a perennial favorite. .
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