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Book SynopsisUna manera muy divertida de dar útiles consejos a las niñas y niños a la hora de ir al baño. Desde las instrucciones más conocidas, como lavarse las manos después de hacer pis o caca, hasta cómo actuar si se escapa un pedete indeseado.Koala celebra su fiesta de cumpleaños. Hay juegos, globos y deliciosa comida y bebida. ¡Lo pasarán genial! Pero hay que tener en cuenta otras necesidades…Hay varias reglas para ir al baño: no esperar hasta el último momento (aunque lo estés pasando genial) porque se te puede escapar, tirar de la cadena, llamar antes de entrar, cuánto papel higiénico utilizar…  y otros muchos consejos.----------Can Elephant hold her pee until the game is over? Did Toucan go to the bathroom before he left his house?It''s Koala''s birthday party and everyone is having a great time. But some of the guests are having a little trouble using the bathroom... Elephant waits too long before going and doesn’t make it to the toilet in time, while Squirrel forgets to knock before entering the bathroom and Zebra forgets to flush!Susanna Isern teaches little ones all they need to know about using the toilet in this fun, light-hearted, very thorough look at bathroom etiquette!

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Book SynopsisAfter Yoga in the Jungle, our two friends from different cultures continue to learn as they travel through India. In the world's highest peaks, they will discover that the most valuable treasure of all for a happy, peaceful life is found within each and every one of us. A Treasure in the Peaks includes suggestions for simple exercises to improve concentration and attention, introducing young readers to the benefits of meditation: focusing on the sound of bird song, feeling each step we take with our feet, or noticing how our heart fills with joy. Are you ready to climb the highest peaks and learn to meditate? Lexile Level 770L.Trade ReviewBest Educational Children's Picture Book-Spanish ~ Second Place at the 2016 International Latino Book Awards

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Book SynopsisShe tucks me tightly into bed, then asks me id my spider''s fed and hangs my favorite bat above me. That''s how I know my mama loves me!At once tender and funny, this monster bedtime story is guaranteed to generate giggles, tickles, and plenty of monster hugs.

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Book SynopsisNow you can revisit the world of the beloved little bunny and family in this perfect companion to everyone''s favorite bedtime story, Goodnight Moon.Gentle illustrations of everyday objects along with poetic words capture the excitement of a young child exploring new boundaries, as the bunny greets all the familiar things in this new world.From one of the most accomplished and popular author and illustrator collaborations of all time, this is a classic picture book in which good morning is as reassuring and enchanting as goodnight. This story is perfect for sharing with emergent readers.Your world. My world. I can swing right over the world...

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Book SynopsisMouse celebrates the holidays in this picture book in the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling If You Give... series!If you take a mouse to the movies, he''ll ask you for some popcorn. If you give him the popcorn, he''ll want to string it all together. Then he''ll want to hang it on a Christmas tree.The famous little mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie that has delighted millions of readers is back in an irresistible tale full of holiday antics. Collect all the books in this giggle-inspiring classic series!

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Book SynopsisA follow-up to the successful I Love Trucks!, this rhymed picture book introduces the preschool set to trains and the jobs they do.

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Book SynopsisAnyone who has ever felt a little out of step with the world will identify with this true story of a man who followed his heart and his passion. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Some people collect stamps. Other people collect coins. Carol Otis Hurst''s father collected rocks. Nobody ever thought his obsession would amount to anything. They said, You''ve got rocks in your head and There''s no money in rocks. But year after year he kept on collecting, trading, displaying, and labeling his rocks. The Depression forced the family to sell their gas station and their house, but his interest in rocks never wavered. And in the end the science museum he had visited so often realized that a person with rocks in his head was just what was needed.

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Book SynopsisBorn in Edinburgh in 1863, Helen Bannerman lived in India for thirty years. As a gift for her two little girls, she wrote and illustrated The Story of Little Black Sambo(1899), a story that clearly takes place in India (with its tigers and ghi, or melted butter), even though the names she gave her characters belie that setting. For this new edition of Bannerman''s much beloved tale, the little boy, his mother, and his father have all been given authentic Indian names: Babaji, Mamaji, and Dadaji. And Fred Marcellino''s illustrations''lively and lavish''are unmistakably Indian in every detail. The Story of Little Babaji:an old favorite is lovingly, memorably transformed.1996 Children''s Books (NY Public Library)Notable 1997 Childrens'' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)1997 Editor''s Choice (Booklist)Booklist Notable Children''s Books of 1997‘Lasting Connections of 1996'' Book Links

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes the perfect noisy addition to this hilarious read-aloud series from the popular creators of I Stink!, and I''m Dirty!—now a streaming animated series!I''m Brave! is the most irresistible addition yet to Kate and Jim McMullan''s hilarious read-aloud series: a fire truck.He''s a big red engineWith a siren,A horn,A tank full of water,And a whole lotta hose!He''s a good-lookin'' fire truck,And he''s brave, too.When the alarm soundsEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeooooooooooHe''s gotta drive throughSmoke and heatStraight to a blazing fire!Honk! Honk!

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings young readers along on a groovy train ride with Pete the Cat! Pete can''t wait to visit Grandma, especially because he gets to take a train ride to see her! The conductor gives Pete a tour of the train, and Pete gets to see the engine and honk the horn. Pete even makes new friends and plays games on board. What a cool ride!Pete the Cat''s Train Trip is a My First I Can Read Book, which means it''s perfect for shared reading with a child. Fans of Pete the Cat will delight as Pete takes the grooviest train trip in this hilarious I Can Read adventure. 

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Book SynopsisThe picture book debut by Katherine Hannigan, the award-winning, bestselling author of Ida B, introduces the effervescent Gwendolyn Grace, an alligator with a new sibling and only one thing on her mind—having fun! Pitch-perfect and a great choice for fans of Pete the Cat and the Pigeon books by Mo Willems.Gwendolyn Grace, a preschool alligator in a pink tutu, wants to play. But her mother insists that she pipe down, because the baby is trying to sleep. Gwendolyn Grace can't quite believe it, and in this funny call-and-response, all dialogue and action picture book, she questions her mother relentlessly about what is allowed (not much) and not allowed (a lot). It all ends happily, though, when Mom, baby, and Gwendolyn Grace play a noisy game together. Lots of drama, lots of noise, and lots of funny moments make this picture book debut an ideal choice for story times and for families with new siblings.

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Book Synopsis“An excellent choice for any library.” —School Library JournalIt's a busy day at Rabbit's Lost and Found. Poor Squirrel has lost his drum, Elephant has lost her piano, and Bat has lost his entire band!Trade Review“An excellent choice for any library....great for an instrument-themed storytime or a read-aloud in music class.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisCan you catch a minute? A monkey chases a minute in the rainforest in this clever, funny, and informational story about the concept of time from Michael Hall, the New York Times–bestselling and acclaimed author of Red: A Crayon’s Story.Trade Review“A simple treatise on time for very young children as well as a counting book. . . .Hall’s trademark painted and cut-paper illustrations in bright green, blue, red, and yellow with brown monkey in the center are striking. . . .This entertaining story will reinforce counting skills while teaching youngsters a bit about time.” — ALA Booklist (starred review) “Hall playfully juggles the ideas of tracking time and counting in a book that also introduces tropical rainforest animals. . . .a high-level introduction of temporal considerations. . . is the book’s focus, and whimsy and humor—epitomized by the exuberant minutes—take center stage.” — Publishers Weekly “What are you able to do with a minute? . . .A fun informational picture book introducing time to the very young.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThis classic bilingual children’s book, Spanish/English, is a fun way to introduce simple words and phrases in both languages and is sure to be a welcome resource at home and in schools and libraries.A Spanish-English bilingual edition of the classic picture book that Publishers Weekly says “Will survive countless readings.” With prose as clean as Sam’s shiny engine, Byron Barton deftly explores concepts such as transportation, signs and signals, night and day, language, and occupations.The award-winning My Car is a multi-concept preschool masterpiece, and this Spanish-English bilingual edition will provide hours of fun.Bright, graphic artwork invites readers to count, name colors and shapes, and follow Sam and his car as they drive through a bustling picture book landscape, from Sam’s home in the country to his job in the city. The simple text will introduce the youngest readers to concepts of lan

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Book SynopsisFrom Margaret Wise Brown—author of the childhood favorite Goodnight Moon—and Caldecott-winning illustrator Leonard Weisgard comes The Quiet Noisy Book, now back in print in a sturdy board book!Muffin, the little dog, has been asleep all night.Quietly something wakes him up.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Collective nouns are the singular focus of this straightforward picture book. . . .Lovely collage illustrations, featuring playful use of shapes and patterns in sophisticated color palettes.” — Kirkus Reviews “The lighthearted, layered illustrations and alliterative text make studying grammar almost as much fun as that barrel of monkeys depicted in the final spread!” — Booklist

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Energy, humor, and flawless design… Definitely worth getting.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller!“A charming tale that shows how love can move even the grumpiest among us. A welcome addition to both the ever-popular Carle collection as well as books for Valentine’s Day.” —School Library JournalFrom the World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new book starring the Grouchy Ladybug, a favorite character for over 40 years!Perfect for fans of Love from the Hungry Caterpillar, this reminds us that that hugs and kisses truly make the world go ''round and that we all need love, even when we’re grouchy.With Eric Carle’s signature bright collage illustrations featuring an array of charming animals, this is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, or any time you want to share love with someone special. With its universal message of friendship, this little gift book is perfect for all ages.Hugs and Kisses for the

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Book Synopsis“A cute infant-scientist offering…tuned to its audience.” —KirkusBaby Scientist is an adorable board book series that brings fun, accessible science concepts to baby’s world using simple language, recognizable settings, and vibrant art.Trade Review“A cute infant-scientist offering…tuned to its audience.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisAward-winning author-illustrator Henry Cole soars to new heights in this stunning picture book about robins: their homes, their lives, and their families.In this black-and-white picture book highlighted with robin’s egg blue, the reader will follow two robins as they build a nest with twigs and grass.Trade Review"Beautiful, informative, and appropriate to the audience. Robin's-egg blue highlights this account of an American robin family's year. [The] bright color contrast[s] arrestingly with [the] black-and-white surroundings. Cole varies the design from vignettes and panels to full- and double-page spreads. The relatively simple text, expressed in short sentences, is very accessible, and the natural history is accurate. Aimed at a younger audience, this conveys essential information." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Cole’s fine-line drawings—black-and-white, with occasional washes of robin’s-egg blue—use short, agitated lines and layered hatching to richly render the birds’ world." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Scenes of incredible detail and beauty. Though considered fiction, everything in this story is true to nature, which is unsurprising considering Cole’s past as a science teacher. He uses limited but smoothly written text to describe a year in these robins’ lives. The arresting artwork is large enough to share in a group setting, but youngsters will also want to pore over its many details." — Booklist (starred review) "Cole’s nature sketches reveal a keen eye and hand. A stellar offering. Nature lovers of all ages will enjoy this beautiful, informative book." — School Library Journal (starred review) "Cole illustrates a pair of robins, employing gentle black-and-white crosshatching and one dramatic pop of color: the signature deep robins’-egg blue of the eggs. Uncomplicated language describes the nesting process, while illustrations both mirror and extend the text. [A] solidly scientific account." — Horn Book Magazine

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Book SynopsisBusiness leader, actor, and Baby2Baby ambassador Jessica Alba and Baby2Baby co-CEOs Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein deliver the important message of giving back from an early age through this tender and delightful story.Tiana loves her teddy bear, Bach.Trade ReviewThe anticipated moral holds true: sometimes giving feels better than receiving. — Publishers Weekly A sweet read-aloud about friendship, kindness, and equity. — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisIt’s a real quandary, since they have always been quality friends—a true squad. But sometimes, U wants some time to herself—even though Q is lonely because he doesn’t always fit in with the other letters without her.Trade Review“Humorous and punny. An entertaining recommendation for preschool and early elementary school teachers on a quest for alphabet-themed picture books about letter blending.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “This witty text incorporates lots of pertinent examples with blends and digraphs highlighted in red. An amusing and applicable story.” — Kirkus Reviews “For beginning readers grappling with the intricacies of both phonics and friend groups, this picture book tackles the two together. Entertaining.” — Horn Book Magazine

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Debut author Sterling blends Filipino traditions with popular U.S. summer activities, creating a tender story celebrating culture shared between generations.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A glorious celebration of Filipino American experience. This book—much like Lola—is something to visit over and over again.” — Booklist (starred review) "This is a beautiful, tender expression of family and love that spans generations and great distances. The illustrations add so much life and context to the words. An extraordinary expression of Filipino culture and intergenerational familial bonds." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Beautiful, sweet and warm. Like all the best childhood memories of loved ones, When Lola Visits feels familiar, friendly and faded to perfection." — BookPage (starred review) "Will make readers long for the scents and tastes the narrator describes, and the warmth and happiness of summertime. With a smooth flow of new vocabulary and a universal nod to the meaning of family, this will be a storytime favorite." — School Library Journal

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