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Parties are fun. That's my point of view. And I'm guessing that maybe you've been to a few. Well I've been to some too, and I can tell you, That none was more fun than the one at the zoo! Everyone loves a good party and everyone loves the zoo. Put them together and you get this warm and funny story in which monkeys invite the other animals to eat bananas and swing from trees; ostriches welcome them all to stick their heads in the sand; zebras paint black and white stripes on everyone (the hippo looks hip); kangaroos give the whole gang rides in their pouches; and much more! As with all Shankman & O'Neill favorites, you can count on rollicking rhymes and dazzling illustrations. Laugh your children to sleep with Monkey See, Zebra Do.
The Boston Balloonies
9781933212661
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$12.95
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Whimsical balloon creatures lead children through the sights and delights of Boston in the first book by Shankman and O'Neill. Whether flying through the Public Garden, visiting Beacon Hill, or enjoying a game at Fenway Park, the balloonies are sure to please readers young and old with their colorful adventures and bouncing rhymes.
Maddie and Liam at the Museum
9781641941099
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$17.99
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Shankman & O'Neill take children on another journey of imagination with this whimsical visit to the museum. Young Maddie and Liam are so absorbed by the paintings that they are physically drawn into them - stepping into a seascape to visit a tropical island, into a landscape to run through a meadow, into a junglescape to go on safari, and much more! Drawn in by this intriguing fantasy, children will get a taste of the beauty and power of art.Naturally, the book is charged with the same dynamic energy that characterizes the entire S&O collection - a dazzling tapestry of rhythm, rhyme, and color. And who better to bring this one to life than illustrator Dave O'Neill?!
Lucky to Live in Georgia
9780738527802
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$16.99
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What do you get when you cross a read-aloud storybook with a write-in memory book? Magic moments between kids and adults! The Lucky to Live in Georgia book is the perfect tool to jump-start meaningful conversations between generations. Read-aloud rhymes set up interesting topics. Then write-in prompts invite children to record their own views to create a personal Peach State keepsake. The real gift lies in the interactive nature of the book as it offers the perfect opportunity for adults to share their own stories and wisdom about such issues as friendship, community, team spirit, and other topics that help develop a child's social and emotional skills. Customized Georgia content—from favorite local cuisine (peach pie) to interesting attractions (Jekyll Island)—provides an even more personalized experience.
Jeb Scarecrow's Pumpkin Patch
9781455621811
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Watch out crows, this scarecrow won’t give up without a fight!
Every year, pesky crows throw a party in a scarecrow’s patch, gobbling up all the pumpkins in sight and leaving a horrid mess. Not this year! Jeb is determined to protect his pumpkins no matter the cost. Those crows are in for an unpleasant surprise!
Author and illustrator Jana Dillon conceived this as her first book. Originally published in 1992, the rollicking dialogue, glowing scenes of evening mischief, and a scarecrow family of unusual charm have all stood the test of time in this inventive tale full of the radiance and excitement of the Halloween season.
Where's the Bathroom?
9781938700408
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$17.99
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Where's the Bathroom? is the latest creation from the award-winning team of author Ed Shankman and illustrator Dave O'Neill. It's a universal question from kids of all ages who really have to go! In Where's the Bathroom? our story's hero asks for the bathroom's location from the waiter at the Morning Star Café as the story begins. Following long, complicated, and confusing directions given by the waiter and other funny characters he meets along the way, this poor little boy is about to burst! And where does the bathroom turn out to be? Why, right where he started out, of course! The combination of Ed's Dr. Seussian, rollicking rhymes and Dave's wonderful, colorful illustrations is impossible to resist. Together, the pair create books that are fun to read and look at, alone and together.
Lucky to Live in Illinois
9780738527765
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What do you get when you cross a read-aloud storybook with a write-in memory book? Magic moments between kids and adults! The Lucky to Live in Illinois book is the perfect tool to jump-start meaningful conversations between generations. Read-aloud rhymes set up interesting topics. Then write-in prompts invite children to record their own views to create a personal Prairie State keepsake. The real gift lies in the interactive nature of the book as it offers the perfect opportunity for adults to share their own stories and wisdom about such issues as friendship, community, team spirit, and other topics that help develop a child's social and emotional skills. Customized Illinois content—from favorite local cuisine (deep-dish pizza) to interesting attractions (Lincoln Home National Historic Site)—provides an even more personalized experience.
The Georgia Guide to Quirky Questions
9781455626861
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If you could take an animal home from the Atlanta Zoo, what animal would you choose? Do you want to taste Coke at the World of Coca-Cola or stargaze at the Fernbank Science Center? Would you rather be an artist at the Savannah College of Art and Design or a computer whiz at Georgia Tech? Take a curious tour around the state of Georgia, highlighting the best that the Peach State has to offer while delving into the topics that kids want to discuss. Prepare to immerse yourself—and your youngsters—in a whirlwind of zany questions and answers as you learn how your children view the world. With the help of this colorful, exuberant guide, the fun, silly, challenging, and offbeat prompts will ignite conversations in the car, at the dinner table, in the classroom, and more! As they ponder answers to the questions posed, children will learn to express their individuality and celebrate their differences.
Lucky to Live in Alabama
9780738527895
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$16.99
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What do you get when you cross a read-aloud storybook with a write-in memory book? Magic moments between kids and adults! The Lucky To Live in Alabama book is the perfect tool to jump-start meaningful conversations between generations. Read-aloud rhymes set up interesting topics. Then write-in prompts invite children to record their own views to create a personal Yellowhammer State keepsake. The real gift lies in the interactive nature of the book as it offers the perfect opportunity for adults to share their own stories and wisdom about such issues as friendship, community, team spirit, and other topics that help develop a child's social and emotional skills. Customized Alabama content—from favorite local cuisine (fried green tomatoes) to interesting attractions (McWane Science Center)—provides an even more personalized experience.
Stay with Sister
9781455615230
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Big Brother finds out that not all babies are the same. Big Brother learns that not all little siblings are the same when his parents bring home a baby girl. He thinks he learned all about babies when Little Brother was small. However, Sister is very different. Other things are different too. Big Brother is old enough now to help keep an eye on the baby when Mommy and Daddy are busy and watching after Sister is not as easy as it sounds. But despite all the trouble she causes, Sister finds her way into Brother's heart, and that is where she will stay.
Anansi's Narrow Waist
9781455622160
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The greedy spider gets what’s coming!
Long ago, all spiders were as round as the sun—and Anansi was the roundest of all. Anansi was very clever, but he was also very lazy, and he loved to eat. One day, hungry Anansi travels from village to village to eat with them. Each village asks Anansi to help make the food, but he would rather be lazy. Anansi leaves one end of a silken string from his web with each village, ties the other end around his waist, and asks the villagers to tug the string when the food is ready. He goes to another village, and another, and another . . . What will happen when all the food is done? This lively retelling of the Ghanaian folktale will delight all readers from ages 1 to 110.
Lucky to Live in Northern California
9780738527703
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What do you get when you cross a read-aloud storybook with a write-in memory book? Magic moments between kids and adults! The Lucky to Live in NorCal book is the perfect tool to jump-start meaningful conversations between generations. Read-aloud rhymes set up interesting topics. Then write-in prompts invite children to record their own views to create a personal NorCal keepsake. The real gift lies in the interactive nature of the book as it offers the perfect opportunity for adults to share their own stories and wisdom about such issues as friendship, community, team spirit, and other topics that help develop a child's social and emotional skills. Customized NorCal content—from favorite local cuisine (sourdough bread) to interesting attractions (Golden Gate Park)—provides an even more personalized experience.
Michael the Wildlife Detective
9781455626755
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When critters crawl into your home, don’t fret! Call Michael the wildlife detective. He uses his special investigative skills to figure out which animals have decided to make your house their own and how to safely and humanely stop them in their tracks. Author Michael Birt, a wildlife biologist, shares with readers the importance of treating wild animals and nature with respect and kindness—even when they end up in unnatural spaces and cause inconvenience for their human neighbors. He highlights the importance of finding compassionate solutions to pesky problems and explains why some animals may wander from their wild homes into our own.
The Mermaid's Gift
9781455621088
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Out of a bitter storm comes a gift that saves a village.
In this adaptation of an Italian folktale, the young fisherman Gianni braves the thawing, ice-bound lagoon of Burano to catch fish to feed the starving people of his island. His fiancée, Nicoletta, prays for his safety. Gianni, swept from his fishing boat, is rescued by a mermaid who whips the water into a length of elegant lace, which she gives to Gianni for Nicoletta’s wedding veil. This gorgeously illustrated tale recounts the mythical origins of Burano lace, whose production has long been a vital part of the island’s economy and vibrant culture, ensuring the islanders would never go hungry. The lace is still famed throughout the world for its scalloped, wave-like patterns.
Lucky to Live in Southern California
9780738527680
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$16.99
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What do you get when you cross a read-aloud storybook with a write-in memory book? Magic moments between kids and adults! The Lucky to Live in SoCal book is the perfect tool to jump-start meaningful conversations between generations. Read-aloud rhymes set up interesting topics. Then write-in prompts invite children to record their own views to create a personal SoCal keepsake. The real gift lies in the interactive nature of the book as it offers the perfect opportunity for adults to share their own stories and wisdom about such issues as friendship, community, team spirit, and other topics that help develop a child's social and emotional skills. Customized SoCal content—from favorite local cuisine (cobb salad) to interesting attractions (Joshua Tree National Park)—provides an even more personalized experience.
The Wise Animal Handbook New Jersey
9780738528328
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Read-aloud time is about to get a lot more fun! The New Jersey Wise Animal Handbook offers laugh-out-loud animal kingdom advice for kids of every age! Engaging animal photos entertain while charming read-aloud rhymes help jump-start conversations about practical life solutions. The Read Together/Do Together™ experience continues with pull out coloring pages in the back of the book featuring fun facts about special Garden State animals including the brook trout and black swallowtail butterfly. Enjoy the opportunity to share your own practical wisdom with your favorite little one as you read-aloud… and laugh-aloud….again and again.
The Wise Animal Handbook North Carolina
9780738528359
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Read-aloud time is about to get a lot more fun! The North Carolina Wise Animal Handbook offers laugh-out-loud animal kingdom advice for kids of every age! Engaging animal photos entertain while charming read-aloud rhymes help jump-start conversations about practical life solutions. The Read Together/Do Together™ experience continues with pull out coloring pages in the back of the book featuring fun facts about special Tar Heel State animals including the eastern box turtle and Eastern gray squirrel. Enjoy the opportunity to share your own practical wisdom with your favorite little one as you read-aloud… and laugh-aloud….again and again.
The Ant Farm Escape!
9781455624294
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Did you know that worker ants—just like the ones in this story—are always girls? Compelling ant facts like these fill mini sidebars in this enterprising and informative text! So roll up your sleeves and put on your pink hardhat as you join these industrious ants for a tale of hard work and perseverance. Explore the inner workings of a lively ant colony as these determined laborers construct their underground home. An unexpected plot twist gives these tenacious terraformers in pink a surprising new direction for their community. Dynamic illustrations with humorous details, including tool-filled belts and stylish shoes, fill the pages of this inspiring tale of girl power!
A Sprinkle of Library Fun
9781455628834
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Amy and her pup, Charlee, go on an adventure to the nearby library in search of a cookbook. This book encourages young readers to use their manners, to share, to be proud for accomplishing a goal they set out to do, and introduces them to things they might see in a library. For added fun, readers get to search for Charlee, as he is hiding throughout the book.
Little Campers and the Big Moon
9781467196253
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From the dynamic duo behind Leo the Lazy Lizard and I Met a Moose in Maine One Day comes a moon-sized adventure for little hikers!
Join the Little Campers as they hike into their favorite park, set up their campsite, and spend a night under the stars. "They’d made sure to arrive in the late afternoon, just in time for the night and the rise of the moon!” The campers marvel at the moon’s glow and all that it does: move tides, light the way, inspire imagination, and more.
A celebration of our natural world and the majestic nighttime sky, Little Campers and the Big Moon will delight and inspire readers to get outside and appreciate the beauty and wonder that’s all around us.
