Favorite Picture Books
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by Molly Bang
When Sophie Gets Angry...Really, Really Angry
Published 1999 by Blue Sky Press (AZ)
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This thoughtful story addresses one of the most difficult challenges facing parents: what to do when your child becomes angry? When a little girl named Sophie gets angry, she goes outside and runs. She cries, and then she climbs her favorite tree. Calmed by the breeze and the view, she is soon ready to go home and everyone is happy she's back. Illustrations.
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by Karen Beaumont
Duck, Duck, Goose!: A Coyote's on the Loose!
Published 2004 by HarperCollins Publishers
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Readers can follow a gang of wacky farm animals as they run from what they think is a coyote. Full color.
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by Sheridan Cain
Look Out for the Big Bad Fish
Published 1998 by Little Tiger Press
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by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Ella Sarah Gets Dressed
Published 2003 by Harcourt Children's Books
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Ella Sarah may be little, but she has a "big" sense of style--and it isn't at all like that of her family. Chodos-Irvine's spirited story will nudge young children toward independence--providing plenty of exuberant colors and patterns to identify along the way.
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by Doreen Cronin
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type
Published 2000 by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
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Farmer Brown thinks it's odd when he hears typing sounds coming from the barn. But his troubles really begin when his cows start leaving him notes. First they demand better working conditions, then they stage a strike. Cronin's understated text and Lewin's expressive illustrations make the most of this hilarious situation. Full-color illustrations.
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by Olivier Dunrea
Gossie & Gertie
Published 2002 by Houghton Mifflin Company
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Best friends Gossie and Gertie splash in the rain, play hide and seek, and dive in the pond together. Everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie does also. Or does she? Full color.
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by Ian Falconer
Olivia Saves the Circus
Published 2001 by Atheneum Books
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Everyone's favorite piglet makes an encore appearance that finds her back at school after vacation. When called upon to tell the class what she did while she was off, Olivia first says she took a simple trip to the circus. But since all the performers were out sick with ear infections, Olivia had to ride the elephants, eat fire, and swing on the trapeze--and basically save the show. Full-color illustrations.
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by Denise Fleming
Alphabet Under Construction with Poster
Published 2002 by Henry Holt & Company
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This bright, beautiful concept book follows little Mouse as he airbrushes the A, buttons the B, carves the C . . . Mouse is hard at work constructing each letter of the alphabet. Full color.
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by Candace Fleming
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!
Published 2002 by Atheneum Books
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As Mr. McGreely works hard to make his beloved garden bountiful, he must contend with three pesky bunnies that hungrily come after what he has grown. Clever sound effects and vibrant illustrations make this a delightful read-aloud. Full-color illustrations.
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by Denise Fleming
Lunch
Published 1992 by Henry Holt & Company
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It's lunchtime for mouse and he's very hungry. So hungry, in fact, that once he starts eating he can't stop. The little mouse's stomach grows bigger and bigger with each bite until he finally stops for a rest--until dinnertime. Toddlers will love the story of the hungry little mouse. Full color.
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by Denise Fleming
Mama Cat Has Three Kittens
Published 1998 by Henry Holt & Company
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Mama Cat has three kittens, Fluffy, Skinny, and Boris. Using her own cats as models, Fleming captures the moods, expressions, and antics of a mother cat and her kittens. But there's a rebel in every crowd, and Boris is sure to charm readers who will recognize themselves in his contrary ways. Full-color illustrations.
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by Mem Fox
Time for Bed
Published 1993 by Gulliver Books
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Day is done. Darkness is falling everywhere and little ones are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked in. Fox's rhythmic verse and Dyer's tender watercolor illustrations combine for a bedtime book that is perfect for lulling little children to sleep.
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by Mem Fox
Where Is the Green Sheep?
Published 2004 by Harcourt Children's Books
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The search is on for green sheep in this cozy, sheep-filled story. Complete with sleepy rhymes and bright illustrations, this book is sure to delight children of all ages. Full color.
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by Isobel Finn
The Very Lazy Ladybug
Published 2001 by Tiger Tales
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The lazy ladybug can't find a quiet place to sleep, so she hops around from animal to animal, but the kangaroo is too jumpy, and the tiger roars too loudly. This simple and charming story is told through bold, colorful illustrations, and the surprise ending is highlighted on a special gatefold!
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by Jackie French
Diary of a Wombat
Published 2003 by Clarion Books
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Young readers are introduced to the cuddly yet slow-moving Australian wombat in this tongue-in-cheek account of one unusually articulate wombat and his busy week. Full color.
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by Bill Harley
Sitting Down to Eat
Published 1996 by August House LittleFolk
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A young boy's snacktime is interrupted by a visit from an elephant. As soon as he moves over to make room, they are joined by a tiger, and a hippo, and a big blue whale, and soon a full menagerie, each insisting there's room for one more. With his trademark marriage of story and song, children's entertainer Bill Harley tests the boundaries of his young hero's patience--and hospitality. Full color.
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by Kevin Henkes
Kitten's First Full Moon
Published 2004 by Greenwillow Books
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From one of the most beloved picture book creators of today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure. Kitten sees her first full moon, but she thinks it's a bowl of milk and tries to get at it.
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by Kevin Henkes
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Published 1996 by Greenwillow Books
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Lilly, the indomitable mouse-child from Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, returns in a story about school. Lilly loves everything about school: the pointy pencils, the squeaky chalk, the fish sticks and chocolate milk in the lunchroom. But one day, Lilly has something to share with her class--and she can't wait until Sharing Time. Full color. 8/96.
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by Kevin Henkes
Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick
Published 2001 by HarperFestival
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Sheila Rae, the memorable mouse from "Sheila Rae, the Brave, " makes her board book debut in this story about sibling rivalry, and how she tantalizes--and tortures--her little sister, Louise with a peppermint stick. An ALA Notable Book. Full-color illustrations. Baby/Preschool.
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by Mary Hoffman
Amazing Grace
Published 1991 by Dial Books
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Grace loves stories, whether they're from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. So when she gets a chance to play a part in "Peter Pan", she knows exactly who she wants to be. Remarkable watercolor illustrations give full expression to Grace's high-flying imagination.
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