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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[star] and#147;A perfect read-aloud.and#8221;and#151;
Booklist (starred)and#147;This little girland#8217;s declaration of independence may encourage originality in your child.and#8221;and#151;
Parenting Review
"This little girl's declaration of independence may encourage originality in your child."
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"Magic realism blends with rain-forest conservation in this picture book about a young Latina girl who travels, across time and space, from the U.S. to Mexico at the time when her grandmother grew up there...Kids will want to chew their own bubblegum as they listen to this exciting magical journey, handsomely illustrated in brilliantly colored double-page spreads."--Booklist
"Chavela, who loves chewing gum, buys a pack of "Magic Chicle," and the enormous pink bubble she blows propels her over the jungles of the Yucatan...Morales's luminous acrylics in rich, candy hues infuse it with a homespun magic."--Publishers Weeklyand#160;
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"A giggle-worthy read aloud. . . Expectant siblings and/or readers who enjoyed Sally Lloyd Jones' How to Be a Baby will surely welcome this addition to the family bookshelf."--Bulletin
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"[A] poignant tale of finding one's strengths and establishing relationships based on empathy and understanding." Kirkus Reviews
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"This ebullient picture book puts a spotlight on loved ones who light our lives from far away. . . . This heartfelt yet lighthearted offering is packed with child appeal." and#150;SLJ School Library Journal
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Get your daily dose of girl power withand#160;thisand#160;inspiring treasuryand#160;bursting withand#160;ten stories aboutand#160;ten amazing girls that can each be read aloud in five minutes flat!and#160;
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The girls are in chargeand#160;in this full-to-the-brim collectionand#160;featuring ten stories that can each be read aloud in five minutes flat. Fearless, fun, determined, daring, kind, and confident . . . these girls rule! Whether you're looking for a strong role model, a quick pick-me-up, a jolt of inspiration, or just a giggle, this treasury has all that and more! A padded cover with plenty of glitz and gloss makes this the perfect book for gifting.and#160;and#160; and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Get a good dose of girl power with these tenand#160;titles: Karen Beaumont and Dave Catrow's I Like Myself!; Beth Cadena and Frank Dormer's Supersister; Marilyn Singer and Alexandra Boiger's Tallulahand#8217;s Tutu; Jeanne Birdsall and Matt Phelan's Floraand#8217;s Very Windy Day; Tammi Sauer and Joe Berger's Princess in Training; Monica Brown and Magaly Morales's Chavela and the Magic Bubble; Jessica Meserve's Small Sister; Margaret Chodos-Irvine's Ella Sarah Gets Dressed; Erica Silverman and Betsy Lewin's Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa; Cynthia Jabar's Wow, It Sure is Good to Be You!
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Exuberant rhymes and wild illustrations celebrate self-acceptance.
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High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves--inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what! Here's a little girl who knows what really matters.
At once silly and serious, Karen Beaumont's joyous rhyming text and David Catrow's wild illustrations unite in a book that is sassy, soulful--and straight from the heart.
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A lap-sized board book editionand#160;of the Caldecott honor book
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Ella Sarah may be little, but she has a BIG sense of style--and it isn't at all like that of her mother, father, and older sister. Yet they all want her to dress just like them! Ella Sarah will have none of it--and when her flamboyantly dressed friends arrive, it's clear that Ella Sarah's favorite outfit is just right for her. Written and illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine, this spirited, Caldecott Honor-winning story
will gently nudge young children toward independence--providing plenty of exuberant colors and patterns to identify along the way.
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Ella Sarah asserts her independence even when her bigger family members want her to be just like them.
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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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Chavela loves chomping chicleandmdash;chewing gum. And she loves blowing bubbles even more. One day, while out with her abuelita, she finds a mysterious kind of gum sheandrsquo;s never seen before. She pops it in her mouth and blows a giant bubble that lifts her up into the air and carries her on a magical journey.
Luscious, candy-colored paintings illustrate this fantastical story with an ecological twist. An afterword provides information on natural chewing gum, the rainforest, and sustainable farming, as well as music to a traditional Latin American folksong.
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Brave enough to walk to the bus stop alone. Strong enough to lift--and pour--her own bowl of cereal. Able to read a story aloud all by herself. Who couldand#160;this maskedand#160;girland#160;be?
It's Supersister!
This energetic and playful story followsand#160;hero through a typical day of accomplishingand#160;ordinary feats for her family in an extraordinary way. And by the end you'll find out why she's such a super helper to her mother and how she earned her name. This fresh take on a new sibling story is sure to empower young readers, as it reminds them of all the super things they can do by themselves, and makes it possible for anyand#160;child to become a super-helper.
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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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Small and Big are sisters. But Big can jump higher and run faster. Small is always stuck in Bigand#8217;s shadow. So one day Small gets mad and does something very mean. Now sheand#8217;s out of Bigand#8217;s shadow, but she feels smaller than ever. Until Small discovers there are some things she can do that Big canand#8217;t. And that helping someone elseand#151;especially an older sisterand#151;can make even the smallest person feel very big. Brilliant illustrations with inventive perspectives and use of shadows mark this delightful marriage of text and art.
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This jazzy story reaffirms that even when people who love you are far away, they are thinking of you all the time and loving you as the and#147;cool-girl brave and strongand#8221; that they know you to be! Just right for encouraging self-esteem, this book celebrates the relationships girls have with moms, aunts, sisters, friends, and everyone who loves them. Bright, energetic illustrations and onomatopoetic, rhythmic poetry make this a fun read-aloud and a great gift for young and old!
About the Author
Hans Augusto Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1898. As a child, he spent much of his free time in that cityand#39;s famous Hagenbeck Zoo drawing animals. After serving in the army during World War I, he married Margret Rey and they moved to Montmartre for four years. The manuscript for the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and Curious George was published in 1941. Curious George has been published in numerous languages. And many, many Curious George books have followed.