小象贺拉斯11岁生日要到了，他决定举办一个盛大的生日派对，邀请11个朋友来参加。生日盛宴于11点钟开始，开宴前会举行11个游戏，还有美妙的音乐伴奏。好不容易熬到了11点，小象和朋友们迫不及待地准备大饱口福，却惊奇地发现生日大餐竟不翼而飞了。盗贼就藏在11个小伙伴中，那么，到底是谁偷走了生日盛宴呢？
"This touching tale of kindness and friendship is coupled with beautiful illustrations that encourage the reader to pause and enjoy the story through the pictures as well as the text. This is a wonderful read aloud that can spark conversations about how to be a friend and not judging others before getting to know them." ― School Library Connection
The book shines! A simple story enhanced by its funny, gently ironic illustrations - Kirkus reviews I wake with my bed buddies. I had a good sleep. Mommy and Daddy did not hear a peep. It's a new day and I'm ready to go! But Mommy and Daddy are so very slow. A funny picture book about the morning ritual of a little girl that can do everything by herself. Almost everything... For children ages 4 and up.
A merry and moving story about friendship. - Children s and Teen Book Connections Bunny is looking forward to a cozy fall and winter with Hedgehog. But Hedgehog says he will start hibernating when the first leaf falls. Bunny is worried. He cannot go that long without seeing his friend! He comes up with a clever plan: he is simply going to hide the falling leaves, and the arrival of fall .
Sophie always wanted a little sister. Instead she got a little brother. At first she was angry, but then Sophie had an idea. Pigtails, a pink dress... and little brother! Sophie's pretend-sister is the perfect solution, until she finds out that having a little brother isn't so bad after all.
With a touch of whimsy and a dash of charm, this engaging picture book is sure to warm the hearts of beginning readers everywhere Why are some stars so big and other ones so small? Fox asks. Maybe stars are growing, Dog answers. When you look at a star and think of something nice, it grows. Fox and Dog spend an evening gazing at stars and realize that when they think nice thoughts, the stars grow bigger. They soon discover that the magical power of nice thoughts can be shared with everyone. A warm-hearted story about giving compliments and getting them, and about the magical power of nice thoughts. For daydreamers ages 5 and up.
A pair of friends circle the globe in this picture book tribute to the transformative effect of leaving home....a worthwhile...message about enjoying life s journey. - School Library Journal
"Filled with humor and heart, this book will show young readers the importance of not judging someone by appearances. - Sharon the Librarian blog
Yolanda s mom has died. One moment she was breathing. And the next moment she wasn t. She was there, and yet she wasn t. Where could her mom be now? If you look for me, my darling, you will find me, her mom had told her. So Yolanda decides to go looking. Looking for her mom who died. Along the way she gets help and insights from some wonderful people.
This is a book full of monsters: small, smelly, yelling, creepy... monsters! So it's a book for hard core monster lovers, but also for beginners in monsterology. With shock effects! Try it yourself! Softies keep out! Conquer your deepest fears! Tremble and shiver with pleasure! Are you scared already? No? Just you wait and see?. (Includes a monstrously fun pop-up spread at the end of the book!)
The first children's book by New York Times bestselling author Alan C. Fox! Benji has made up his mind: he's going to grow the biggest banana squash ever from the tiny seeds he saved last summer. In spring, when the soil is soft, he plants the seeds, waters them, waits, waters them and waits. Will his dream come true? A lighthearted picture book about dreaming and gardening. For little gardeners ages 4 and up.
"This is a good option to help young and older children with separation anxiety." - School Library Journal The world is big ... Much, much bigger than Mother Kangaroo's pouch. But Little Kangaroo would rather stay with Mommy, where it's safer, warmer and easier. Mom tries to show Little Kangaroo all that life has to offer. It does no good at first, but then...
A valuable read-aloud about accepting oneself and one s peers. School Library Journal
An Leysen's breathtaking and magical retelling of the classic fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen! Once upon a time, there was a woman who desperately wanted a child. One day, a good witch passed her house and gave her a flower seed. The woman planted the seed and took good care of it. Before long, two little eyes curiously stared at her between the petals. Inside the flower was a tiny girl! The woman named her Thumbelina. It soon became clear that Thumbelina was a very brave little girl.
My Town Explore 32 sights in a town illustrated in striking graphic style by Ingela P Arrhenius.There's so much to see in town! Take a walk and discover all the sights in this colourful picture dictionary. Can you spot the people who are wandering from page to page? A stylish book for little explorers illustrated in striking graphic style by Ingela P Arrhenius.
Introducing the first-ever orchestra made up of potty sounds. Yes, you heard that right . . . potty sounds. Keep your ears open (and your noses closed) and read along. We dare you not to laugh. And we invite you to grab your own potty and join in the fun!
"van Lindenhuizen s charming, na ve-style illustrations add great appeal." - Kirkus Reviews Florence wants a dog. It doesn t matter what kind of dog. Just any dog. To take care of, and to pet. To run with, and to play with. If she gets a dog, she will NEVER whine again and she ll always be good. That s what she promised Mom. One day there s a little dog in Florence s garden. He came out of nowhere. Mocha it says on his collar. Mocha and Florence become the best of friends. But then Mocha s owner is suddenly at the door. And he is a very nice man. What will Florence do now? An endearing picture book about loving animals and loving people. For pet lovers ages 4 and up.
