| Kiki and the Cuckoo
| When Kiki sees the green and brown Kansas meadow laid out below him like a welcome mat, he knows just was to do- claim the meadow as his own, sing a beautiful meadowlark song, and attract a lovely meadowlark wife. What could go wrong with such a simple plan for happiness? Kiki quickly finds out, for no sooner has he rid his field of the troublesome Pekeat than another voice intrudes upon his territory: "Cuckoo! Cuckoo! Cuckoo!" And this challenger won't go away! So begins Kiki's rivalry with the...More
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| Happy Birthday to You!
| "Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!" Since 1959, Happy Birthday to You!—Dr. Seuss’s joyous ode to individuality—has allowed readers to experience firsthand the thrill of celebrating a birthday as it is done in Katroo. Awakened by the Birthday Bird, you (the reader) are swept out of town on a Smorgasbord’s back to begin a day and night of feasting and feting in such Seussian splendor that it will take 20 days to sweep up the mess...More
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| Mr. Popper's Penguins
| A classic of American humor, the adventures of a house painter and his brood of high-stepping penguins have delighted children for generations. "Here is a book to read aloud in groups of all ages. There is not an extra or misplaced word in the whole story."--The Horn Book. Newbery Honor Book.
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| Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
| When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.
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| Are You My Mother? (Beginner Books(R))
| Illus. in color. A baby bird is hatched while his mother is away. Fallen from his nest, he sets out to look for her and asks everyone he meets -- including a dog, a cow, and a plane -- "Are you my mother?" From the Hardcover edition.
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| Hoot
| A book for young readers. It involves new kids, bullies, alligators, eco-warriors, pancakes, and pint-sized owls. A hilarious Floridian adventure!
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| Okay for Now
| As a fourteen-year-old who just moved to a new town, with no friends and a louse for an older brother, Doug Swieteck has all the stats stacked against him. So begins a coming-of-age masterwork full of equal parts comedy and tragedy from Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt. As Doug struggles to be more than the “skinny thug” that his teachers and the police think him to be, he finds an unlikely ally in Lil Spicer—a fiery young lady who “smelled like daisies would smell if they were growi...More
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| The Sparrow
| Jenny is a typical young girl. Until a tragedy happens in her family. But through this tragedy she meets Arnold, a talking sparrow with the power to communicate beyond our normal realm of existence.The Sparrow is a story of holding on, finding your inner strengths to move on, and knowing that even in the most difficult times, you are never alone.
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| Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
| Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
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| The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? (Pigeon)
| The Duckling asks for a cookie -- and gets one! Do you think the Pigeon is happy about that?
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| Make Way For Ducklings (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
| FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. After raising her ducklings on a secluded island, Mrs. Mallard leads them to the Boston Public Garden to eat peanuts.
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| The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
| Relates how the barnyard collie and pups rescued Jemima Puddle-Duck from the fox's cooking pot.
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| Tweet!
| One day in the life of a little cheerful bird.
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| Little Owl's Night
| (Child/Gr PreK-K) It's evening in the forest and Little Owl wakes up from his day-long sleep to watch his friends enjoying the night. A full moon rises and Little Owl can't understand why anyone would want to miss it. Could the daytime be nearly as wonderful?
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| Owl Moon
| "As expansive as the broad sweep of the great owl's wings and as close and comforting as a small hand held on a wintry night . . . The visual images have a sense of depth and seem to invite readers into this special nighttime world."--School Library Journal, starred review. Full color. 1988 Caldecott Medal Book.
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| In My Tree
| Turn the colorful die-cut pages of this irresistible board book to discover just what makes little owl's tree so cozy. Is it little owl's sturdy branch and snuggly roost? No, it's his loving family! Bright pictures, reassuring messages, unique layered pages and an adorable felt finger puppet attached to each book combine to create interactive reading and playtime fun!
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| ¿Eres Mi Mama? (Bright & Early Board Books(TM)) (Spanish Edition)
| Summary:0About the Author:•P. D. Eastman was one of the stars of the Beginner Books line with beloved classics like Are You My Mother?; Go, Dog. Go!; The Best Nest; and more!From the Non-traditional book edition.Author: P.D. EastmanIllustrator: P.D. EastmanPublisher:Random House Books for Young ReadersPublished Date:09/25/2001Format:Board BookISBN:0375815058#of pages:#N/A
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| The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
| When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can hardly wait to shove the entire thing in his beak. But . . . then a very sly and hungry duckling enters the scene and wants a bite. Who will be the more clever bird? In this hilarious follow-up to the acclaimed Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Mo Willems has created another avian adventure that encourages children to share even their most prized processed foods. Mo Willems is a six-time Emmy Award-winning writer and animator for Sesame Street and ...More
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| National Geographic Readers: Penguins!
| They waddled into stardom in National Geographic’s March of the Penguins film. These guys are now nature’s ROCK STARS! If you’re age 5, you’re probably as tall as an Emperor. But why do they throw up so much? March this way, and find out all!
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| No Two Alike
| Are two snowflakes just alike? Almost, almost—but not quite. Join a pair of curious birds as they explore how everything, everywhere is unique—from leaves and trees to forest friends of all shapes and sizes. It’s a sweet, snowy affirmation of how we’re all special.
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