Synopses & Reviews
This jam-packedand#160;treasury features ten bedtime stories that are the perfect addition to any nighttime routine. Ranging fromand#160;mischievous tales of tireless tots to soothing stories that are sweet and snuggly, eachand#160;book in this collectionand#160;has full-color illustrations and can be read aloud in five minutes or less. With its padded cover and shiny foil accents, this is the perfect book to cuddle up with when it's time to settle down for bed! Tuck your child in with these ten tales: Sweet Dreams, Curious George by Margret and H. A. Rey I Will Not Read This Book! by Cece Meng, illustrated by Joy Ang Go to Bed, Monster! by Natasha Wing, illustrated by Sylvie Kantorovitz Wonand#8217;t You Be My Hugaroo? by Joanne Ryder, illustrated by Melissa Sweet Charlotte Jane Battles Bedtime by Myra Wolfe, illustrated by Maria Monescillo Blanket by Margot Apple Very Hairy Bear by Alice Schertle, illustrated by Matt Phelan The Dream Jar by Lindan Lee Johnson, illustrated by Serena Curmi What Did You Do Today? by Kerry Arquette, illustrated by Nancy Hayashi Piggies by Audrey and Don Wood
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"Kids will enjoy the slapstick and the word jokes. Munsinger's joyful watercolors extend the farce of the disaster scenarios." Booklist, ALA
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"A winner for kids and adults who'll be reading it again and again." Booklist, ALA
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"Lester and artist Munsinger . . . team up again for another rib-tickling, off-the-wall tale." Booklist, ALA
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"Munsinger's vibrant, expressive watercolors give both bird and human so much vigor and personality it will be hard to keep from laughing out loud." Booklist, ALA
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"Sure to be both popular and useful, this is Lester and Munsinger's best collaboration to date." School Library Journal, Starred
"During a beach picnic with the Pig Scouts, Pinkerton's boundless greed sends him ahead of the others to a voice that asks if anyone would care for a sandwich. There he discovers, instead, a witch,and he is obliged to wait on her, do her chores, and re-examine the glories of being first. The droll ink and watercolor illustrations impart the full effect of the witch's messy lifestyle." Horn Book
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"Munsinger's bright, cheery pictures are as whimsical as Lester's delightfully silly text." Publishers Weekly
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Munsinger's illustrations prop up this...tale with a brace of good cheer and well-tempered comedy.
Kirkus Reviews
The punchy story line will keep children laughing, and Munsinger's characteristic watercolor illustrations bring the tale to life, making Lester's cretures all the more entertaining and enjoyable.
School Library Journal
Lester enhances the basic story about handling emotions with a satisfying slapstick humor that's beautifully extended in Munsinger's hilarious, wildly expressive illustrations.
Booklist, ALA
The visual humor and the many opportunities for group interaction may win the book its own cadre of storytime fans.
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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A pun-filled tale…older children more likely to appreciate the puns, while younger ones will simply enjoy the humor…playful illustrations…clever tale.
—School Library Journal
[Lynn] Munsinger's artwork catches the quiet to madcap moods of the book.
—Kirkus 9/1/07 Kirkus Reviews
"[A] winning combination of witty wordplay and hilarious images...Extremely amewesing."
—PW starred, 8/6/07 Publishers Weekly, Starred
"Best of all...are the winning watercolor-and-pencil illustrations...a set of endearing animal characters..."
—Booklist 10/01/07 Booklist, ALA
"Munsinger's festive watercolor are charged with energy, and they take clever advantage of the opportunity presented by the costume party..."
—The Bulletin October 2007 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Wilde Award Winner - New Heroine
News and Observer, December 16, 2007 News and Observer
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Laughter makes learning fun!and#160;Kids are sure to see themselves in these eight stories ofand#160;lovable, fallible, fantastic characters laughing and learning important life lessons. Includes bonus downloadable audio.and#160;
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Having trouble listening? Feeling uncomfortable in your own skin? Finding it difficult to work as a team? No matter the trouble, laughter is the best medicine! This value-packed collection features eight stories that will have kids laughing and learning important life lessons. Kids are sure to see themselves in the lovable, fallible, fantastic characters created by longtime picture book team Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger. Parents will love that each story can be read aloud in five minutes flat. Includes bonus downloadable audio.
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Thirteen Curious Georgeand#160;adventures come alive in this jam-packedand#160;treasury! Each story has full-color illustrations in the style of H. A. Rey and can be read aloud in under five minutes. With its padded cover and shiny foil, this is the perfect book for bedtime, story time, or any time you need a fast, fun read-aloud!
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Curious George is fascinated by the world around him and loves having new experiences. Curious little ones can find thirteen of George's most exciting adventures in this treasury! March in a parade, take a ride in a rocket ship, and throw a surprise party with Georgeand#8212;plus so much more. A padded cover and foil accents make this book perfect for gifting. And since each story can be read aloud in under five minutes, this book is just right for bedtime, story time, any time you're feeling curious!
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Buddy's father had a beautiful big nose. He was a great sniffer. Buddy's mother had beautiful big teeth. She was a great chomper. Buddy had beautiful big ears. It didn't matter. Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger have created eight children's books together. Munsinger's unparalleled animal characters and Lester's hysterical text have joined together to create another silly tale about a bunny who just can't seem to listen.
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The three principal characters compete against one another. Then one day they must learn to cooperate.
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When accidents happen to Murdley Gurdson, they are usually his own fault, but when a bird lays an egg on Murdley's head one day, he tries hard to find someone else to blame.
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Spoiled Princess Penelope cannot get her new parrot to talk, even after threatening it and calling it nasty names. But when Prince Percival comes courting, the parrot gets revenge on the greedy princess in a hilarious and fitting conclusion.
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Being first isn't always best, as Pinkerton Pig finds out after an encounter with a mean Sand Witch. As always, Helen Lester's wonderfully offbeat humor and Lynn Munsinger's whimsical illustrations result in a hilarious lesson about piggishness. The picture book duo of Lester and Munsinger has created six previous books, including the award-winning TACKY THE PENGUIN.
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A porcupine named Fluffy is happier with his name after he meets a similarly misnamed rhinoceros.
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Fragility was a solid piece of work. But despite her sturdy exterior, Fragility was fragile. Anything and everything hurt her feelings. In the most benign compliment, Fragility heard an insult. No one could even say she looked nice without evoking images of big, squishy cupcakesand#151;since they are also niceand#151;and causing Fragility to flop on the ground and weep. Fragilityand#8217;s friends stop speaking to her for fear of another fit, but Rudy, a very rude bully, has other ideas. In the face of real insults, will Fragility finally learn to take a compliment?
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Whetherand#160;it's naptime or nighttime, putting your little one to sleep is never complete without a story or two . . . or ten! This collection features ten bedtime books that can each be read aloud in five minutes or less.
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A lively collection of free-wheeling fun, this jam-packed treasury features ten stories about bikes, cars, trains, and machines that can each be read aloud in five minutes flat. Whether they prefer semi trucks, tanker trucks, pickup trucks, or tow trucks, when on-the-go kids need a break from the hustle and bustle this story time collection is there to give them a lift! Features a padded cover withand#160;plenty ofand#160;shine. Includes ten tales that are ready to roll: Curious George Takes a Train by Margret and H. A. Rey Pug in a Truck by Nancy Coffelt All Aboard the Dinotrain by Deb Lund, illustrated by Howard Fine Farmer Dale's Red Pickup Truck by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Ivan Bates Monster Trucks! By Mark Todd Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw, illustrated by Margot Apple Rush Hour by Christine Loomis, illustrated by Mari Takabayashi Here Comes Darrell by Leda Schubert, illustrated by Mary Azarian Monsters on Machines by Deb Lund, illustrated by Robert Neubecker Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton PLUS jokes from Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle, illustrated by Jill McElmurry
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Ewetopia must save the day and embrace who she is when the sheep's costume party turns catastrophic!
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Ewetopia is not comfortable in her own wool, and every attempt she makes to impress the other sheep falls flat. So when an invitation to the Woolyones' Costume Ball arives, Ewetopia knows her chance to shine has come at last. After trying on fifty-eight different costumes, she finally finds the perfect one--or so she thinks. But her wolf ensemble turns out to be none too popular with Rambunctious, Ramshackle, and Ramplestiltskin, so Ewetopia finds herself standing all alone again when a stranger enters the room. He is dressed simply as a sheep, but he is so handsome, none of the other sheep notice anything peculiar about his costume choice. Ewecalyptus, Ewetensil, and Heyeywe all look on as the newcomer chooses to dance with none other than Ewetopia. But as they dance across the floor, Ewetopia begins to wonder about her mysterious partner: Why is his growl so deep? Why does he have such long, sharp claws? And why does he keep calling her Mother?!!!
About the Author
Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger have been together through thick and thin since first publishing The Wizard, the Fairy, and the Magic Chicken in 1983. They have collaborated on the hilarious Tacky the Penguin series and many other wildly funny and popular titles, including the award-winning Hooway for Wodney Wat. Helen Lester is a full-time writer who makes her home in New York, and Lynn Munsinger is a full-time illustrator living in Vermont.LYNN MUNSINGER has illustrated more than ninety books for children. She graduated from Tufts University in Boston and the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, where she majored in illustration. She lives in Connecticut and Vermont.