A snapped kite string can ruin your whole day, especially when you think a giant bear broke it on purpose. When a little girl's kite flies into Bear's cave and gets crunched, she yells the meanest thing she can think of: Horrible Bear! The problem is, Bear did not mean to break it. Now his feelings are hurt, and his temper is rising. If she thinks he is horrible, maybe he should just act like a horrible bear! As Bear stomps through the forest planning his loud, messy revenge, the little girl makes a clumsy mistake of her own. Suddenly, she realizes that accidents happen to everyone. This funny, high-energy story captures exactly what it feels like to lose your temper and let your emotions take over. You will discover the incredible power of a simple apology as two angry neighbors learn to forgive each other and start over as friends.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
First Mate Foxy has just discovered a fascinating fact in his favorite book: lemmings do not actually jump off cliffs. The only problem is that the three lemmings on his ship are currently hurling themselves off the deck into the freezing Arctic water. Foxy pulls Jumper, Me Too, and Ditto out of the sea for the third time, feeling totally exasperated. Why will they not just read the book and see for themselves? Captain PB, the grumbly polar bear, points out the obvious truth. The lemmings are not ignoring the rules, they simply do not know how to read! Now Foxy must put his peaceful reading time on hold to become a teacher. This delightfully silly nautical adventure is packed with hilarious leaps and frustrating lessons. You will cheer for Foxy as he tries to share his love of reading with a crew that would rather bounce, splash, and jump their way through the day.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
Right in the middle of Prickly Valley, an enormous elephant named Poe has firmly planted himself in the road and absolutely refuses to budge. The frustrated townspeople are thrown into a panic. They try a variety of loud, frantic, and ridiculous methods to make the stubborn elephant move out of their way, but Poe completely ignores their shouting and pushing. He simply will not go. The situation seems hopeless until one thoughtful little girl decides to try a completely different approach. Working up her courage, she steps forward and does the one thing that no adult thought to do: she just politely asks him. Enjoy a hilarious and heartwarming tale that proves how listening, showing kindness, and simply using your words can solve the biggest problems of all.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
The Bunny family just brought home a new bundle of joy, but daughter Dot is the only one who sees a giant problem. Her new baby brother is a wolf! While her parents are completely smitten and busy feeding him carrots, Dot is convinced that Wolfie is just waiting for the perfect moment to eat them all up. She tries to warn her friends and family, but nobody will listen to her. As Wolfie grows bigger and bigger, Dot makes sure to keep a very close eye on him. Then, an ordinary trip to the local carrot patch changes everything. When a much larger predator threatens her little brother, Dot discovers that sometimes being a big sister means stepping up to protect your family, even if they have big sharp teeth. This hilarious story captures the wild ups and downs of gaining a new sibling.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
By
Margaret Wise Brown
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Pictures by
Renata Liwska, Sophie Blackall, Linda Bleck, Isabel Roxas, Sean Qualls, Éric Puybaret, Melissa Sweet, Christopher Silas Neal, Zachariah OHora, Carin Berger, Dan Yaccarino, and Jonathan Bean
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Collected by
Amy Gary
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With
Tom Proutt and Emily Gary
Drift off to sleep with a beautiful collection of never-before-seen lullabies from Margaret Wise Brown, the beloved author of Goodnight Moon. Hidden away in a dusty trunk for decades, these sweet and soothing songs have finally been brought to life to help you wind down after a busy day. Baby sail the seven seas, safely in my arms... Each gentle poem captures the magic of a child's world, filled with sleepy animals, quiet moments, and cozy dreams. As you listen to the rhythmic words, you will explore stunning, colorful pages created by twelve different award-winning artists. Perfect for bedtime snuggles, this enchanting picture book is a wonderful way to say goodnight. Wrap up in your favorite blanket, turn the pages, and let these timeless rhymes carry you off to a world of sweet dreams.
6-8 Years
26 Pages
