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A jump rope rhyme about the misadventures of Tiny Tim.

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A quixotic adaptation of the well-known jump-rope rhyme with illustrations that are just as humorous as the unexpected results of a well-meaning experiment.

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I know an old lady who swallowed a fly,I don't know why she swallowed a fly,Perhaps she'll die.Mary Ann Hoberman and Nadine Bernard Westcott put their own hilarious twist on this favourite childhood classic, making it a perfect read-aloud for babies and toddlers.The original edition of this board book sold over 136,000 copies and still reprints regularly. This fresh new design treatment and larger trim will ensure it continues to stand out in today's board book market.

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The eensy weensy spider went up the water-spout, Down came the rain and washed the spider out.Out came the sun and dried up all the rain. And the eensy weensy spider went up the spout again.This imaginative adaptation begins when it finally stops raining and the eensy-weensy spider leaps off the water spout and out into the neighbourhood to go on an unexpected adventure. Mary Ann Hoberman's playful rhymes set to a familiar tune make this a perfect read-aloud, while Nadine Westcott's classic illustrations are full of clever details that make every page turn a pleasure. The original edition of this board book sold over 130,000 copies and still reprints regularly. This fresh new design treatment and larger trim will make sure it continues to perform well in the modern day board book market.

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Everyone knows some version of this popular children's hand-clapping rhyme, but in this adaptation, the elephant's fateful jump over the fence is just the beginning of the fun. Popular children's author Mary Ann Hoberman has elaborated on this well known tale to create an absurdly funny story children will want to sing, chant, read, and clap to again and again.

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This busy family needs a vacation, but they don't know where to go. Mom and Dad want peace and quiet. Grandma wants to go somewhere hot. Fluffer wants to go somewhere that pets can go, too! Not to worry, our pig-tailed narrator gathers data and makes a chart to help determine the perfect vacation destination. Learning math is fun when a vacation is the answer! This is a Level 2 MathStart book, which is perfect for kids ages 6 and up. The MathStart series uses funny stories and colorful art to show kids that they use math every day, even outside of the classroom! Each book features an activity guide to have fun with the math concepts presented in the story. Supports the Common Core Learning Standards

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A fun and friendly look at the many kinds of families that make up our world by best-selling author Robie H Harris.Join Nellie and Gus and their parents for a day at the zoo, where they see all kinds of children and families – both animal and human! To top off their day, Nellie and Gus invite friends and relatives for a big dinner at home. The warm, humorous, family-filled illustrations; friendly conversations between the two siblings and matter-of-fact text will help young children feel that whoever is in their family, it is perfectly normal and totally wonderful. Who's In My Family? is part of a new picture book series for young children called, Let's Talk About You and Me, from award-winning author Robie H. Harris, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott.

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