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Un divertido libro ilustrado con gatitas curiosas y un montón de perros graciosos. Para amantes de los animales de 4 años en adelante.Gatita nunca ha visto a un perro, por lo tanto, Gata intenta explicarle cómo son. Mientras le explica, Gatita aprende que algunos perros son grandes y otros son pequeños. Algunos no tienen pelo y otros son peludos. De hecho, todos lucen muy diferentes . . . pero cualquiera que sea su apariencia, de alguna manera todos son muy similares. ¡Al fin de cuentas, todos son perros!

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A creative seek-and-find book in which you search for items found in an extraordinary house. For young and old sleuths ages 5 years and up.Matteo lives in a tower house—a very tall house with many special rooms. “Let’s go out!” Matteo shouts to his family as he travels through the house. Can you guess what will happen? And can you find everything Matteo must gather along the way?

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This sweet story with funny pictures is the perfect preparation for Halloween. For little ghouls and goblins ages 3 years and up.On the last day of October, we celebrate Halloween. It’s the spookiest holiday. Will real ghosts show up? Of course not! They don’t exist. But dressing up as a ghost, witch, or vampire is a lot of fun. Boooo!

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An original fairy tale about friendship, confidence, and acceptance. For readers ages 5 years and up, with or without a crown.Hooray, the island of Saint Adjak has a new king! But when he sees the size of his statue in the capital’s square, he doesn’t want to leave the palace. Fortunately, his friends have an idea: they’ll take his place. No one even notices. But soon the king is faced with an even greater challenge . . . "A reminder to be true to yourself (and everyone else)." -Kirkus Reviews

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A heartwarming picture book about death and saying goodbye. For young and old ages 4 years and up.Mouse’s teacher is sick—so sick that she might not ever return to school. With love, Mouse creates beautiful letters for Miss Daisy. And Miss Daisy leaves something beautiful in return . . . 

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A fascinating picture book for children ages 5 years and up about rabbits.Do you want to know everything about rabbits? What are the different types of rabbits? What do they eat? What makes them happy, and how can you tell? Where do tame rabbits live? And wild rabbits? Do they have enemies? These and many more questions are discussed in this book. You’ll also find a comic, a song and a poem, DIY activities, fun flap and foldout pages, and a mini-quiz so that you can become a real expert.

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A touching story about a young girl and a horse. For children ages 5 years and up.Sara is sick of being sick. One day, on the way to her cancer treatment, she sees a horse standing alone in the rain. Sara feels an instant connection as her eyes meet his. She must get to know this horse! After days of pleading, her parents take Sara to see him. From then on, she visits him almost every day. Sara finds solace and strength in the company of her newfound friend . . . and maybe even a little magic!

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A relatable story about searching for oneself and recognizing that we all have special talents, even if we might need help figuring it out. Suzy wonders what makes her special. She visits her friends to see what they do, and whether she can do it too. After quite a trip, she still hasn’t found something special about herself. Thankfully, her friends help her see what’s unique about her, too. Join Suzy as she discovers her special talent, and learn fun facts about the animals in the story as you go along!

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A wonderful story about learning to deal with unexpected situations we cannot control and overcoming them together with our friends.Today is a special day. Olivia is going to the beach with her friends! They’re so excited about the fun they’re going to have, but nothing goes as expected. There is no wind for Louis to fly a kite, Emma only finds broken shells and Arthur doesn’t know how to build a castle. But Olivia has an idea, and through sheer determination and teamwork they manage to have a beautiful day after all! Furry Friends helps you discover how unique you are and how wonderful it is just to be you. Everyone is different…but who are you? For little animals and big kids ages 3 years and up.

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Spring is finally here! Time to go outside and play with your friends!Join Fox, Mouse, Raccoon, and Owl as they get ready to see animals, take a hot-air balloon ride and have an amazing day! But, wait. They need your help. Get ready to shake, shake, shake, blow hard and move this book all around to make it happen!An interactive picture book filled with spring cheer! For children ages 3 years and up.

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Calling all dinosaur lovers! Join Kevin as he visits the museum and learns about the T.Rex, the Diplodocus, the Brachiosaurus, the Stegosaurus, the Parasaurolophus and many more! What did they eat? How big were they? What did they look like? So exciting! Kevin loves dinosaurs. Today, he’s going to visit the dinosaur museum with Mommy and Daddy. There’s so much to see! Then, his best friends Katie and Ali come over to play dinosaurs. Soon, Kevin is even dreaming about these creatures!A thick, informative dinosaur book with large pictures and fun games. Cool but not creepy! For children ages 3 years and up.

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An important story about fears and ways to deal with them. For worriers ages 5 years and up.Do you ever feel scared about something that might happen? Do you worry a little bit, and then more and more? Sometimes little worry thoughts grow into monster thoughts. So how can you tame them? By hanging upside down so they fall out of your ears? By hiding and hoping they won’t find you? Maybe there’s a better way . . .

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Included in the Hot Off the Press Spotlight: Big Feelings.Included in the Children''s Book Council''s March 2024 ''Hot Off the Press'' reading list.Just before starting school for the first time, Beth meets a cloud who has drifted into her room. Fascinated by Beth’s inside world, Cloud decides to become an inside cloud. Now they can be friends forever. But can you keep a cloud inside forever?A story in which a girl learns that change can bring many new possibilities. For brave children ages 5 years and up.

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Una linda historia interactiva sobre la rutina a la hora de dormir. Para niños pequeños de 24 meses en adelante, con un enfoque en su vida diaria.¡Es hora de ir a la cama! Es tarde y Lily y Milo se van a dormir. Lily está lista, ¡pero Milo no! Todavía necesita ponerse el pijama y lavarse los dientes. Y . . . ¿dónde puso su ratoncito de peluche?

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Una entrañable historia sobre una niña que no puede dormir, ni siquiera cuando papá y mamá hacen todo lo posible para ayudarla. Para dormilones de 4 años en adelante.¡Daisy no puede dormir! Mamá le lee un cuento y papá le canta una canción de cuna, pero nada funciona. Mamá la anima a Daisy a pensar en algo lindo, así seguro se quedará dormida. ¿Funcionará?

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A book filled with recognizable images of the face, the body, and everything you can do with it. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.With my eyes, I can see, with my nose, I can smell, and with my ears, I can hear. I can wave my arms and pick up things with my hands. With my legs, I can run and with my feet, I can stomp on the ground. I can do all of those things and much more with my body!

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A funny picture book about true friendship and about happiness that you can’t just buy with money. For grumpy bears and jolly mice ages 5 years and up.Bear is sad when he sees Mouse. Mouse is very happy, because she has a yippee stick. Bear can borrow it for a while. But of course, the other animals in the forest want a magical stick like that too . . . Will that work out?

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"A gentle reminder that true friendship means putting others first." - Kirkus ReviewCat has a good life full of crazy adventures and a fridge full of food. However, he feels lonely sometimes. That changes when he meets Fish. They quickly become the best of friends and Cat never feels lonely when they are together. But Fish misses her family, and Cat realizes that in order to be a good friend, he should help Fish get home. A beautiful story about friendship and learning to let go. For children ages 5 years and up.

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"No one should wait for a child to experience loss before sharing this wise, gentle book." - Kirkus ReviewsLetting go and loss can be difficult to comprehend. Goodbye Balloon will help you understand these emotions and give you insights to deal with them. Where does a special balloon go when it slips out of your hands? You can’t stop it, but you can wish it a beautiful journey, gliding past birds and soaring over mountains. Maybe your balloon will fly to someone else so that they can have a happy day. A beautifully illustrated picture book about learning to let go. For children ages 5 years and up. Part of the Healthy Minds series, where Adam Ciccio examines daily obstacles and the mental health of young children. Through a familiar story and helpful tips, which the author draws from his own experiences as an outpatient mental health practitioner, children and adults gain insight into what goes on in young minds and are given tools to help them cope with difficult situations.

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A sweet picture book to boost our self-esteem and fly high! Join Little Bizzy as she shows the world how we can stop doubting our actions and reach our fullest potential. Little Bizzy is smaller than all the other bees, but she’s very capable. She easily collects twice as much pollen as her friends. But Bizzy dreams of greater things. She wants to fly high in the sky with the birds! Of course, the others don’t believe it, but Bizzy knows that she can do it.An adventurous book about courage and perseverance. Those who believe in something are already halfway there! For busy bees aged 5 years and up.Part of the Healthy Minds series, where Adam Ciccio examines daily obstacles and the mental health of young children. Through a familiar story and helpful tips, which the author draws from his own experiences as an outpatient mental health practitioner, children and adults gain insight into what goes on in young minds and are given tools to help them cope with difficult situations.

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A cheerful and warm book in which Skip learns about various colors. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s language development. Skip gets to help Grandpa in the garden. He wears a yellow raincoat, feeds the robins with the red bellies, paints the garden house blue, turns his mouth purple with blueberries, sees orange butterflies with green dots, and picks a beautiful bunch of flowers in all the colors of the rainbow!

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"These suggested general purchases for all libraries are well designed for language development and early reading." - School Library Journal "The thick, durable pages make this perfect for multiple readings and page turnings for the youngest listeners." - Kirkus Reviews "Bright colors, repetition of objects, and rounded corners and heavy pages make these books perfect for babies and toddlers" - Kiwi Magazine Lily and Milo packed all their things. They’re going to move! Lily and Milo’s new house has a bedroom, a bathroom, and a kitchen . . . but where will they put all their things? Will you help them? Come on in! A cheerful story about finding places for all objects in a house. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.

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A colorful seek-and-find book about the nature around us. For bird lovers ages 5 years and up. Nature is more fun when you know more about it! In this book, you’ll discover over a hundred birds from around the world. Are you good at playing I spy? Then you’ll have a blast with this book!

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An enlightening and informative book about the astronomer and everything she (or he) does. For stargazers ages 5 years and up. Stars and planets! The astronomer knows a lot about them. With telescopes, computers, and a lot of patience, she studies the universe. Sometimes, she even travels to an observatory in the mountains, because up there, she can see space even better through the telescopes!

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A familiar bedtime story about a girl who can’t sleep, not even when mom and dad do everything they can to help her. For sleepyheads ages 4 years and up.Daisy can’t sleep! Mommy read her a story and Daddy sung her a lullaby, but nothing helps. Daddy encourages Daisy to think of something lovely. Then she’ll fall asleep. Will it work?

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The fourth book in a series about scientific wonder. Dreaming, daring, thinking, and doing. For little researchers ages 6 years and up. The early nineteenth century. Mary Anning is only twelve years old when she discovers her first dinosaur skeleton while looking for fossils to sell. It isn’t just any skeleton; it’s the first almost complete Ichthyosaurus ever found. Over the next few years, more dinosaurs follow. Although Mary doesn’t get admitted to a university, her research would later form the basis for developing the theory of evolution, which made Mary one of the most important paleontologists in history.

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A sweet story in rhyme about enjoying a day at the sea. For little starfish and other water rats ages 4 years and up. The sun is shining, cheerful, and bright. It tickles me awake with its happy light. Do you know where we’re going today? To the sea! Little doggy, will you come with me?

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A touching story about talents and acceptance. For creepy-crawlies ages 5 years and up.Hi! I’m Ernest, and I’m a dung beetle. I’m great at cleaning, but I’m also small and a bit smelly. Where I used to live, nobody liked me. So, one day, I chose to leave that place. Soon I arrived in the sewers, and I found something I’d been searching for forever.

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Silver medal winner of the 2020 Key Colors Illustrators Competition! Key Colors is Clavis’ biennial contest for picture book creators. Held in international markets since 1996, the first US edition was inaugurated in 2020. Only a children’s book, intended for ages 2-7, can qualify for the award. A professional jury evaluates the artistic, literary and child-oriented qualities of the works with the winner receiving a monetary prize in addition to being published by Clavis. For many illustrators this unique award is the start of a successful international career. Soomi’s new sweater arrives, but it doesn’t quite fit. Mom makes it just right and Soomi can’t wait to show her friends. Soon, Soomi’s brand new sweater isn’t so new anymore. Her friends try to patch it up, but nothing works. Thankfully, Mom knows just what to do. She creates something better than brand new! A heartwarming book about a little girl and her brand new sweater. For children ages 4 years and up

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Follow a purple pail on a journey around the world. For travelers ages 2 years and up. A purple pail travels across oceans, rivers, and land, meeting children in different countries (Ireland, Ethiopia, New Zealand, Portugal, India, Chile, Morocco, Malaysia, Mexico) who find uses for it—until the pail goes missing. Where did it go?

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A sweet and reassuring book for dreamers ages 5 years and up. How do you know what you’ll be when you grow up? Some kids know exactly what they want to do, while others want to explore. There are so many things one can do and lots of time to dream about each one.

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"An uncomplicated story about the small ways that dads can help young ones accept their new siblings." - Kirkus ReviewsOwen feels left out. Since his little brother arrived, it seems like Daddy doesn’t have time for him anymore. Luckily, Daddy has an idea. He and Owen will do something special—Owen’s choice. So what should they do?A warm story about the bond between parents and their children, which remains strong even when there’s a new baby in the house. For big brothers and sisters ages 3 years and up.

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A heartwarming story about keeping memories alive and passing on traditions. For little writers ages 5 years and up. Grandma is reading from a diary. Lissy listens intently to the exciting stories. But . . . who are these stories actually about?

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A colorful book about a little bear with a big passion. For little musicians ages 4 years and up. Bear likes to play her flute. She wants to play beautiful melodies for all of her friends. As she walks around playing her flute, some of her friends don’t like the sound. But Bear doesn’t stop. She’s determined to play her music and share it with friends.

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Big Raccoon and Little Raccoon love each other very much. They come across a snail trying to climb a rock, wanting to 'get to the other side.' Little Raccoon wants to wait for it and Big Raccoon doesn't. The disagreement over what happens next pulls both raccoons apart, only for them to come back together to a stronger friendship. A touching book about learning when to help friends and when to let them do things on their own. For friends big and little ages 4 and up. A touching book about learning when to help friends and when to let them do things on their own. For friends big and little ages 4 and up.

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A sweet story about making friends and playing together. For best friends ages 4 years and up. Bear is in his room. He is sad. He wants a best friend to play with. “Go outside,” says Daddy. “You’ll meet a friend to play with.” Bear takes his ball and goes to the forest. But where will he find a best friend? He looks everywhere(behind the trees, between bushes, etc.). Rabbit sees Bear and Bear says he is looking for a best friend. So Rabbit joins in on the search. Owl flies down and asks what they are doing. So Owl joins in the search but only sees Fox & thinks she can help. Squirrel sees them and she joins in the quest to go to Fox. Badger is the last one to join them. But when they got to Fox's house, Fox tells them Owl was wrong and she doesn't know where to find a best friend. Bear is sad. As he sits on the rock, Squirrel tells him he is not alone, all the animals are there. Bear thinks about it and he lights up. He realizes he not only found one best friend but 5!

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An informative non-fiction book for preschoolers about the optometrist and everything he or she does. For little patients ages 4 years and up. In her bestselling Professions series, author and illustrator Liesbet Slegers has explored what teachers do, what pilots do, what chefs do and more! Now let's learn about optometrists and what they do! There are people who can't see very well. Fortunately, the optometrist is there to help. They know everything about eyes and have a lot of instruments to examine them. They can tell you what to do in order to see better. Sometimes, a lovely pair of glasses is the solution!

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"Endearing and just right for little ones trying out their own first steps." - Kirkus Reviews "A perfect book for sharing with caregivers of babies and ­toddlers who might be taking their first steps, too." - School Libray Journal How do you take your first steps? The cute baby animals go from holding on to the sofa to being a little bit wobbly or holding hands. A perfect book for little ones ages 1 and up about growing up and learning to walk.

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"A fun ... seek-and-find Easter book ideal for detail-oriented readers." - Kirkus Reviews "A fun and interactive addition to holiday collections book." - School Library Journal "This activity book will serve as an amusing Easter basket filler." - Publishers Weekly Did the Easter Bunny come to visit? Of course! All the animal homes are filled with presents! From chocolate chickens to eggs, and chocolate cars to cakes. But can you find all the surprises? The Easter Bunny's Present Hunt is a seek-and-find book that takes readers through the Easter Bunny’s chocolate factory and then on a quest to find the presents he has hidden. It's interactive, beautifully illustrated, and all-around fun! A colorful and engaging Easter seek-and-find picture book. For young and old present-hunters ages 4 years and up. From the author-illustrator of "Santa's Present Hunt".

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A sweet story about being true to yourself and making new friends. For superheroes ages 3 years and up.Pete wants to go on a playdate. He waits, and he waits, and he waits for an invitation. But when new neighbors move in, he reveals his superpowers and makes things happen!

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A familiar story about first-day-of-school fears and the kind of friendship that helps you overcome them. For children ages 4 years and up. It’s the first day of school and Max is terrified! But he’s sure that Mr. Kalamazoo, his stuffed bear, will protect him. Only . . . not so much. Things get totally wild! Luckily, just when it looks like the day will be a complete disaster, a mysterious classmate opens her backpack . . .

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An inspiring book about the colors of life. For crafters and artists ages 5 years and up.Mr. Mo wants to build special houses, creative and colorful. But the people in the village always choose a dull, gray design. One day, Mr. Mo has had enough. He starts building a high wall . . . What’s he doing behind that wall?

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A sweet story about helping others and finding our own wings to fly. For little animal friends ages 5 years and up. Mika is very shy and doesn't have the courage to play with the other kids. She sits under her favorite tree and sees the dragonflies swoop by. Then she spots a truly beautiful one, but . . . this dragonfly is missing a wing. Maybe she can help it!

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"A warmhearted conversation starter of a book." - Kirkus Reviews “Encouraging forgiveness and celebrating strength in numbers, this cheerful book’s illustrations include surreal touches and muted colors, easing the audience into their messages.” – Foreword Reviews Every day Corey wears an orange cape. Even at bedtime. Even at school. The other children tease him, but Corey doesn't mind. After all, he wears his cape for a reason . . . Billy would rip the cape off every day. And every day, Corey would show up with a new cape. Then, one of the boys found the very noble reason why Corey was wearing a cape. An inspiring book about courage, caring, and the hero inside everyone. For superheroes ages 5 and up.

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"A cozy-enough bedtime story" - Kirkus Reviews "Pablo the rhinoceros just can’t fall asleep. His friends are not particularly helpful. Add this one to your collection of bedtime stories. It has the familiar comfortable elements, yet it includes different animals. When was the last time you read a bedtime story about a rhinoceros? It can't miss!" - Blitstein Institute "A cute book about how a rhino can't fall asleep because his friends are being too noisy. This would be a nice story time book." - Lorain Public Library System Pablo is tired. But he can’t sleep because his friends are too busy or make too much noise. Angrily, Pablo walks off. In the desert, everything is quiet at last. But falling asleep is now completely impossible, since Pablo feels alone and misses his friends … An exotic and colorful story about friendship and sleeplessness. For bad and other sleepers from 4 years up.

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Colorful picture book detailing in simple prose the work a baker does. With fun illustrations and easy to follow steps, kids can understand what a job as a baker entails. Do you love fresh bread and sweet treats? Well, do you know who makes them? A baker! Bakers wake up in the middle of the night to start work each day. There is so much to do to get the delicious baked goods ready for when the shop opens in the morning. A delicious informative picture book about the baker. Guided Reading Level K What do you want to be when you grow up? Liesbet Slegers’s successful book series helps young children search for the answer to that important question. Do you like food and cooking? You might want to be a chef. If you are afraid of heights, becoming a pilot probably isn’t the right career choice. Or maybe you like school so much that you decide to become a teacher? There are so many wonderful careers to choose from! With clear language and cheerful drawings, this series presents many of the most popular professions. Each book is packed with fun facts, new words, and interesting stories of real professionals. Do you know why an astronaut wears such a funny suit? How about why it is so difficult to be a ballerina or a racecar driver? Or why it’s important to visit the dentist twice a year? Read these books to learn the answers to these questions! So . . . what do you want to be when you grow up?

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"With snowy woodland scenes and a chipper protagonist up for any challenge, Onodera brings readers along on a suspenseful ride to a welcoming destination filled with Christmas spirit." - Publishers Weekly "This is a beautifully touching Christmas story stressing the importance of the most meaningful Christmas gift of all. The story is filled with adventure, determination, and the yearning to follow through with your goal while facing one challenge after another. Young students will love this story. It highlights the strength of the little mouse to complete his journey to be with his grandfather for Christmas. The illustrations are eye-catching, alive, and very colorful." - ITEEA It’s almost Christmas Eve. Robin wants to celebrate Christmas Day with his grandfather. But Grandpa lives on the other side of the mountain. So, with his backpack and a lot of courage, Robin takes off on an adventure. An exciting and moving Christmas story about a brave little mouse. For adventurers ages 4 and up. Guided Reading Level K

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"This is a nice book for grandpas and toddlers with a repetition on each set of pages. The repetitions are great for kids of this age, and the simple illustrations will catch their attention well. I look forward to checking out a physical copy of this book." - PGCL Who do you love? Grandpa! A cheerful little book about playing with Grandpa. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions. At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

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