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Susan Pearson · 32 pages
Provides simple, step-by-step instructions for teaching a slug how to read, including using Mother Slug rhymes, helping your slug sound out words, and making vocabulary lists.
My Cat, The Silliest Cat in the World
Gilles Bachelet
An artist describes his cat, who can usually be found either sleeping or eating.
Traction Man Is Here!
Mini Grey · 32 pages
Traction Man -- wearing combat boots, battle pants, and his warfare shirt -- comes in a box, but very quickly finds the way into the imagination of his lucky boy owner. This superhero searches for the Lost Wreck of the Sieve as the boy makes a game of doing the dishes, and later in the bathtub, he conquers the Mysterious Toes that are stealing his pet, the brave little Scrubbing Brush. These are j
How This Book Was Made
Mac Barnett · 42 pages
Presents the journey of a book's creation, from its initial writing and illustrating to its misadventures with pirates and an angry tiger.
Alan's Big, Scary Teeth
Jarvis
Deep in the jungle lurks Alan the alligator, descended from a long line of very scary alligators. He prepares carefully polishing his scales, brushing each of his big, scary teeth, and practicing his frightening faces then sneaks into the jungle to terrorize the jungle critters.
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon
Mike Thaler · 31 pages
On the first day of school, a young boy expects only the worst when he discovers that his new teacher is the "monstrous" Mrs. Green.
The Lady with the Alligator Purse
Nadine Bernard Westcott
A familiar melody with uproariously funny new lyrics are presented in this picture book that includes music, stories, and games. Full color.
The Queen's Hat
Steve Antony · 34 pages
Mayhem ensues when a sudden gust of wind blows away the Queen's hat, triggering a riotous chase that ultimately reunites the Queen with both her hat and the royal baby.
A Pet for Petunia
Paul Schmid
Petunia so desperately wants a pet skunk that she refuses to believe her parents when they say skunks stink.
"Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!"
Patricia Thomas · 32 pages
365 Penguins
Jean-Luc Fromental · 48 pages
When a box containing a penguin arrives anonymously on New Year's Day, a family of four is puzzled, but as they continue to receive one penguin each day their problems--and food budget, and storage issues--are multiplied.
One Cool Friend
Toni Buzzeo
Elliot, a very proper young man, feels a kinship with the penguins at the aquarium and wants to take one home with him.
10 Minutes till Bedtime
Peggy Rathmann · 44 pages
A boy's hamster leads an increasingly large group of hamsters on a tour of the boy's house, while his father counts down the minutes to bedtime.
Mr. Messy
Roger Hargreaves · 36 pages
Mr. Messy, a very disorganized man, is paid a visit by Mr. Neat and Mr. Tidy who help Mr. Messy clean his yard, house, and himself.
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Eric A. Kimmel · 32 pages
Shrek
William Steig · 32 pages
Horribly hideous Shrek leaves home and terrifies everyone he encounters in his search for his equally ugly bride.