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
Review
"A refreshing departure from the usual nocturnal sibling shenanigans and parental platitudes, this tale is perfect for bedtime, storytime, or anytime." --School Library Journal School Library Journal
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
This jam-packed treasury features ten bedtime stories that are the perfect addition to any nighttime routine. Ranging from mischievous tales of tireless tots to soothing stories that are sweet and snuggly, each book in this collection 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!
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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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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-packedand#160;collection features eight stories that will have kids laughing
and learning important lifeand#160;lessons.and#160;Parents will love that each story can be read aloud in five minutes flat.and#160;
Hurty Feelingsand#160;It Wasnand#39;t My Faultand#160;Listen, Buddyand#160;Me Firstand#160;A Porcupine Named Fluffyand#160;Princess Penelopeand#39;s Parrotand#160;The Wizard, the Fairy, and the Magic Chickenand#160;The Sheep in Wolfand#39;s Clothing
Includes bonus downloadable audio.
Synopsis
Children will delight in the antics of ten marvelous little piggies who romp from fingers to toes in this original bedtime fantasy. Don Woodand#8217;s oil paintings explode with mirth and magic and will engage all young readers."Trying to describe these luxuriant, witty pictures doesnand#8217;t really work, however; seeing is believing, and what luck for us thereand#8217;s so much to see."--
BooklistSynopsis
A girl uses a little creativity and a lot of crayons to get a defiant monster to FINALLY go to bed.
Synopsis
Lucy DOES NOT want to go to bed. She wants to draw. But as she's working on her masterpiece,and#160;Lucy creates . . .
Monster! Monster just wants to play. And play. And play some more--until even Lucy is exhausted.and#160;It's going to take some quick thinking (and drawing) to get this tireless monster to bed. . .and#160;.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;Natasha Wing and Sylvieand#160;Kantorovitz have created a sweet and hilarious bedtime tale reminiscent of Harold and the Purple Crayon. It's a story about friendship, imagination, and turning the tables on those little monsters who just won't go toand#160;bed!
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In this sequel to WON'T YOU BE MY KISSAROO?, there are plenty of hugs to go around!
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It's playtime at the amusement park, and there are
lots of hugs to go around. From the spinning twirly hug to the playful catch-you hug--and even to the long good-bye hug when nobody wants to leave--each one is a celebration of a friendship and of a special moment.
In this companion book to Won't You Be My Kissaroo?, Joanne Ryder's sweet, lyrical text and Melissa Sweet's snuggly illustrations deliver the perfect book to share with all your favorite hugaroos.
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In this gentle, rhythmic book, a menagerie of animals and a child describe what they did during a day on the farm.
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Today is a busy day on the farm. Pigs are wallowing. Bees are buzzing. Chicks are pecking and peeping. In the middle of it all, one happy child climbs and runs and visits his animal friends. Then there's bathing and brushing and curling up tight--and telling the golden moon, "Good night."
Celebrate the small joys of life in this cozy, lighthearted look at a day in the barnyard. Young children will delight in the activities of their favorite animals before settling down for a good night's sleep.
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One little girl, with the help of her sister, discovers The Secret for turning bad dreams into good ones. Original, quirky, and rich illustrations complement this sparkling story that deals with the very real problem of childrenand#8217;s nightmares.
Discover the Dream Jar and the power of your imaginationand#151;and turn your terribly horrible dreams into dreamy ones.
About the Author
Audrey Woodandnbsp;is the author of many books for children, including the bestselling The Napping House,andnbsp;Piggies,andnbsp;Caldecott Honor Book King Bidgoodand#39;s in the Bathtub, Heckedy Peg, and Piggy Pie Po, all of which were illustrated by her husband, Don Wood. The Woods divide theirandnbsp;time between California and Hawaii.andnbsp;Donandnbsp;Woodandnbsp;is the illustrator ofandnbsp;many beloved books for children, including the bestselling The Napping House, Piggies, Caldecott Honor Book King Bidgoodand#39;s in the Bathtub,andnbsp;Heckedyandnbsp;Peg,andnbsp;and Piggy Pie Po, all of which were written by his wife, Audrey Wood.andnbsp;The Woods divide their time between California and Hawaii.