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A new classic for bedtime in the spirit of Margaret Wise Brown now in lap book format! Somewhere a bee Makes a bed in a rose, Because the bee knows Day has come to a close. Nighttime blankets a little farm. An owl who-hoots. A bear curls up in a log. A mother fox calls her pups home to the den. But animals aren't the only ones preparing to rest. In the tradition of Margaret Wise Brown, with classically styled picture book illustrations and fresh, childlike imagery, this poetic bedtime book, as peaceful as it is warm, will wrap young ones in the comforts of routine. All is well, it reminds them. Now is the time for dreams. AUTHOR: Mary Lyn Ray has written many acclaimed books for children, including A Violin for Elva, illustrated by Tricia Tusa; New York Times best-seller Stars, illustrated by Marla Frazee; Pumpkins, illustrated by Barry Root; and Red Rubber Boot Day and Mud, both illustrated by Lauren Stringer. She lives in South Danbury, New Hampshire.

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En este libro bilingue espanol-ingles, dale las buenas noches a un perrito bueno. Un perrito inquieto que no quiere irse a dormir. Tiene mucho que hacer, mucho que ver y mucho para jugar! Say goodnight to a good dog, in this Spanish-English bilingual board book. This one restless pup does not want to go to sleep -- there's too much to do, see, and play with! "The pace of the page turns gently slows down as this good dog heads to his dreams. Goodnight, Good Dog. Sure to be shelved next to Goodnight Moon. It deserves that rarefied spot." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review Para un perrito inquieto, estar despierto representa un mundo lleno de maravillas que es difícil de abandonar cuando tiene que irse a dormir, solo hasta que cierra los ojos para disfrutar comodamente de sus suenos. Presentamos la edicion bilingue espanol-ingles de este tierno y sencillo libro escrito por Mary Lyn Ray, el cual celebra imagenes y sonidos nocturnos para que los ninos se duerman tranquilamente. Se facilita la distincion entre el texto en espanol y en ingles por medio de colores diferentes. For one restless pup the waking world is too full of wonder to leave behind at bedtime, until he closes his eyes and finds comfort in his dreams. Mary Lyn Ray's warm and accessible board book, now in a Spanish-English bilingual edition, celebrates the sights and sounds of the night to reassure young children at bedtime. Spanish and English text in two different colors makes for ease of reading. AGES: 0 to 3 AUTHOR: Mary Lyn Ray has written many acclaimed books for children, including Go to Sleep, Little Farm, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal; New York Times best-seller Stars, illustrated by Marla Frazee and The Thank You Book, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin. She lives in South Danbury, New Hampshire.

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Artist Christopher Silas Neal's classic illustrations quiet even the most restless little night owls with familiar childlike imagery and the comforts of routine. This padded board book is perfect for sending any child off to sleep with sweet dreams. Nighttime blankets a little farm. An owl who-hoots. A bear curls up in a log. A mother fox calls her pups home to the den. But animals aren't the only ones preparing to rest.

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Sometimes being friends begins all at once And sometimes it takes a while, to get acquainted But then, as some small knowing grows, You start feeling that feeling That comes with having a friend - Exploring the many shapes friendships take and how being a friend can be a gift in itself, this thoughtful and authentic primer on friendship invites readers to celebrate the wonders of companionship.

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Thank you isn't just for learning manners. It's also for when something wakes a little hum - a little happy hum - inside you and you want to answer back. The Thank You Book explores the many ways we can be thankful for the pleasures great and small that await us every day. Tender and poetic, it reflects on the role gratitude can play in our lives and celebrates the powerful impact it can have on us.

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Joyful and utterly unique, this vibrant picture book celebrates the best birthday gift of all: a whole day that is yours to unwrap.What makes birthdays special? Whether you are turning three or one hundred and three, whether you are feted by others or sing yourself happy, the anticipation and surprise of the day you were born never fail to deliver “that shivery feeling that belongs only to a birthday.” An ideal gift for new and expectant parents, for children marking a birthday or attending their first party – for everyone who was ever born! This exuberant celebration in words and pictures will leave you feeling a warm connection to the cycle of life and growth.

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Perfect for fans of Margaret Wise Brown and Pat Zietlow Miller’s Be Kind, The Thank You Book explores the many ways of being thankful that can fill a child's day. Timely, wise, and accessible, the poetic text and tender illustrations celebrate the powerful impact gratitude can have on our lives.Thank you isn't just for learning manners. It's also for when something wakes a little hum—a little happy hum—inside you and you want to answer back.The Thank You Book explores the many ways we can be thankful for the pleasures great and small that await us every day. Tender and poetic, it reflects on the role gratitude can play in our lives and celebrates the powerful impact it can have on us.

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The Thank You Book's poetic text and tender illustrations celebrate the powerful impact gratitude can have on our lives. Now in a padded board book edition.Thank you isn't just for learning manners. It's also for when something wakes a little hum—a little happy hum—inside you and you want to answer back.The Thank You Book explores the many ways we can be thankful for the pleasures great and small that await us every day. Tender and poetic, it reflects on the role gratitude can play in our lives and celebrates the powerful impact it can have on us.

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