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Each Kindness conveys a powerful message about how even the smallest act of kindness can spread out and makes the world a little better.
In this delightful introduction to counting, a young boy rejoices in the living treasures of his own front yard - and it might just make you want to rake a pile of leaves and jump in, too!
How can a bedtime tale be soothing, fun, and exciting all at the same time? Jacqueline Leigh pulls it off in her beautifully crafted debut picture book, Time for Bed with Ford and Red.
A little boy named Benny sees a box with a sign taped to it that says, “DO NOT OPEN”, and it sends Benny’s imagination into overdrive: what could be in the box? Could it be something cool, like the robot he’s wanted? Or could it be something scary, like a monster? Maybe his sister put something in there to scare him!
A plucky little tree frog decides to broaden her horizons and learns that the grass isn’t always greener – and the bed isn’t always more comfortable – on the other side in this rhyming bedtime tale.
It’s election year and Monster is running for president. But what should be his platform? In Monster Needs Your Vote, author Paul Czajak introduces young readers to the political process and the importance of standing up for what really matters.
Inject some fun into reading time with The Book with No Pictures, a playful and engaging read. Aimed at five to seven year olds, this book will show them how much fun they can have with the written word.
When a King is unhappy it can be next to impossible to cause him to smile. One talented and caring woman meets the challenge and she is rewarded for her sincerest efforts. She changes the life of the King and how he views possessions. This story does not have an immediate resolve as it takes you on a journey over several years to reach the meaningful goal. Your heart will appreciate the simple truth that is the essence of this thoughtful and beautiful book about "giving".
An Irish monk has devoted his life to the pursuit of truth through quiet contemplation and ceaseless study. He is about to discover, however, that he has a most unexpected and valuable teacher right under his nose – and his feet! The White Cat and the Monk is a beautiful retelling of a classic Irish poem.
As winter settles in, it's the perfect time to get wrapped up in a good book. Young readers will delight in Jenkins and Zelinsky's wintertime adventures of a curious stuffed buffalo, a sensitive plush stingray, and a book-loving rubber ball.
Author/artist Corrina Holyoake's Animania takes young children on a smile-bursting adventure into a fantastical world of imaginary critters in this alphabet book with a twist.
Join Bear as he takes young readers through the simple joys and activities of domestic life. Author Stella Blackstone and illustrator Debbie Harter offer a playful and colorful exploration of homemaking and family relationships that will delight young children and their parents alike.
