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Big Smelly Bear
Teckentrup, Britta

Big Smelly Bear would really like a friend, especially when he gets the worst unscratchable itch ever. Can you guess why nobody will come near him? He finally meets Big Fluffy Bear, who convinces him that it might not be so bad to bathe…well, maybe at least once.

Blue Goose
Tafuri, Nancy

A goose, a hen, a chick, and a duck all decide to paint their black and white barnyard while Farmer Gray goes away for the day. They work together to paint with the primary colors, blue, red, and yellow, and then to mix those colors to make others, such as orange and purple. A great concept book for preschool children.

Chester
Watt, Melanie

Chester is a cat with personality plus! As Melanie is trying to write a story about a cute little mouse, Chester continues to interrupt her story with his own version written in red marker. Chester may be clever, but so is Melanie…see how she gets him back at the end of the book!

Grace for President
DiPucchio, Kelly

Grace Campbell couldn’t believe it…there has never been a woman as the President of the United States! She decides to fix that by running for president right there at Woodrow Wilson Elementary. Not only a great story, but also filled with facts about the democratic system in America. Will she win the election?

Llama Llama Mad at Mama
Dewdney, Anna

Have you ever endured the tantrum of a toddler while shopping? Mama llama has, and she has just the trick to helping little llama llama get through this trip to the store. Help your young one to get through the next shopping trip too by reading this story!

Meerkat Mail
Gravett, Emily

There is so much to look at in this book! Not only are the illustrations intricate and adorable, but there is also a great story with loads of facts about meerkats and other animals related to them. Follow Sunny’s adventure as he visits relatives in search of a new home.

Previously
Ahlberg, Allan

Those familiar with fairy tales and nursery rhymes will enjoy the format of this book. Previously is written with rhymes and tales told backwards. What was Jack doing before climbing the beanstalk? Well, of course, “Previously he had come tumbling down the high hill with his argumentative little sister…Jill!”

Ribbit!
Bender & Bender

“Flip and see who Froggy can be!” Froggy can flip in three segments: eyes, mouth, and body. Froggy can be anything from a firefighter to a mother, and any combination inbetween. You could have great fun coming up with over 3,000 combinations of this fancy frog!

Wee Little Chick
Thompson, Lauren

It’s springtime in the barnyard! Follow Mama Hen’s smallest chick as she visits other baby animals on the farm. Even though this chick is little, she is the loudest and fastest of all. Young children will enjoy the short story just as much as John Butler’s illustrations.

When Dinosaurs Came With Everything
Broach, Elise

Running errands with mom can be tedious work. Well, maybe not so bad for this little guy when he discovers that on this particular day you get a free gift with every purchase made. No, not a sucker, not a toy, not a balloon, but yes, you guessed it…a living, breathing dinosaur! Buy two pair of shoes, get a dinosaur free!

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