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Celebrate the joys-and trials-of sisterhood with this new bilingual board book edition of David McPhail's 'Sisters'. Sisters can be different in so many ways, but there is one heartfelt way in which they are most alike--they love each other so very much. David McPhail's celebration of the joys--and trials--of sisterhood has been a favorite with sisters of all ages for almost twenty years. Now available in a bilingual board book featuring Spanish and English text set in two colors for easy readability, a new generation of sisters will love to read this treasure . . . together. AGES: 3 and under AUTHOR: David McPhail is the creator of dozens of wonderful books, including 'Big Brown Bear's Up and Down Day'; 'Sisters'; 'Mole Music', a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year; and several recent Green Light Readers.

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A celebration of the special bond between sisters These sisters are different in many ways. One sister likes pizza, but the other prefers corn on the cob. One sister likes frogs, but the other does not. However, they are alike in even more ways, like their love of horses, baking, and splashing in puddles. And the one way they are alike the most is in their love for each other. Celebrate the joys of having siblings with the board book edition of David McPhail's charming tribute to sisters. Perfect for all ages! AUTHOR DAVID McPHAIL is the creator of dozens of wonderful books, including Big Brown Bear's Up and Down Day; Sisters; Mole Music, a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year; and several recent Green Light Readers for Harcourt. AGES 0-3 This engaging book is about the special relationship between two sisters.'McPhail's gentle story and appealing drawings exude warmth and an air of exuberance, involving the reader with two sisters.'--Publishers Weekly HB 9780152046590

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A companion to Ben Loves Bear, Bella Loves Bunny and Peter Loves Penguin, Olivia Loves Owl features a little girl named Olivia and her beloved stuffed owl. Olivia and Owl pick apples and frolic through piles of colourful leaves. After enjoying a perfect fall day, they go inside to wish upon a star and hoot at the moon. The youngest readers will relate to the loving bond between a little girl and her favorite stuffed animal and how this sweet friendship makes each day special.

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One minute, the narrator of this cleverly rhyming romp is quietly reading. The next minute, pigs descend upon his house in every imaginable getup, by every available means, from every possible place—even “Pigs from France” and “Pigs just in their underpants.” What results is lovable porcine mayhem and a pizza pig-out! * “A must for all picture-book collection.”—School Library Journal, starred review * “McPhail presents a magnificent group of porkers, whose capacity for costumes and capers is truly wondrous . . . Kids will find this a very good book indeed.”—Booklist, starred review * “This is McPhail at his whimsical best.”—Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA Booklist Children's Editors' Choice

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Great for fans of the Little Bear series, this collection of four sweet stories of friendship and discovery makes a perfect new baby gift.This collection of simple, short, and irresistibly sweet stories about Baby Bear finding things--and figuring out what to do with them--includes "Baby Bear Finds a Book," "Baby Bear Finds a Flower," "Baby Bear Finds a Baby Bird," and "Baby Bear Finds a Friend." Charmingly written and illustrated by celebrated artist David McPhail, the impeccably classic feel of the text and art will take readers back to Sendak's Little Bear and Lobel's Frog and Toad books.

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When a bunny is born in spring, he sees the world as green and new and full of hope. But as the seasons change, the bunny worries that the earth may be dying. In bestselling author’s Sally Lloyd-Jones’ latest picture book celebrating the Easter season and rebirth, nature speaks to the bunny, assuring him of something more. Award-winning artist David McPhail’s whimsical illustrations reflect the beauty of the world around us as Lloyd-Jones’ inspirational text prompts readers to celebrate the changing seasons and the miracle of nature’s rebirth.

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A veces los hermanos son distintos. A veces se parecen. Hay dias que se llevan bien. iY otros dias no! Pero si estan de acuerdo en algo: Los hermanos permanecen juntos. Siempre. A sweet and humorous English/Spanish bilingual edition of David McPhail's Brothers, a celebration of the lasting bond between siblings in board book format.

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