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The Ugly Duckling
by Hans Christian Andersen
A young duckling's struggles to fit in, ultimately finding beauty and acceptance.
When the story begins, a mother duck's eggs hatch. One of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the farm as an ugly little creature and suffers much verbal and physical ... (Wikipedia)
Little Red Riding Hood
by Trina Schart Hyman
A fairy tale classic of a young girl outwitting a sly wolf.
On her way to deliver a basket of food to her sick grandmother, Elisabeth encounters a sly wolf. Book Details: Format: Library Binding Publication Date: 6/1/1982 Pages: 32 Reading Level: Age 5 and Up ... (Goodreads)
Clifford the Big Red Dog
by Norman Bridwell
A lovable giant red dog who experiences adventures and learns lessons about life.
Emily Elizabeth describes the activities she enjoys with her very big red dog and how they take care of each other. ... (Goodreads)
Sheep in a Jeep
by Nancy E. Shaw
An amusing and adventurous journey of a group of sheep in a jeep, on their way to a picnic.
A flock of hapless sheep drive through the country in this rhyming picture book. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
by Walt Disney Company
A classic fairy tale of a beautiful princess, a wicked queen, and seven lovable dwarfs who help her find true love's kiss.
Now new and old fans can relive the magic of this beloved film as it is retold in a beautiful full-color Little Golden Book! ... (Goodreads)
Ten Apples Up On Top!
by Dr. Seuss
A counting story with silly animals, illustrating the importance of friendship and sharing.
Learning to count has never been more fun than in this crazy tale of a dog, a lion and a tiger all showing off how many apples they can balance on their heads as they skip, walk the tightrope and ... (Goodreads)
Put Me in the Zoo
by Robert Lopshire
A playful story about a zebra who wants to be placed in the zoo.
Spot, a polka-dot leopard who can change colors and even juggle his own spots, tries to convince two children that he is special enough to be exhibited in the zoo. ... (Goodreads)
Frog and Toad Are Friends
by Arnold Lobel
A collection of short stories about the friendship between Frog and Toad, highlighting the ups and downs of their relationship.
Celebrate the power of friendship in these five adventurous stories starring Frog and Toad—a Caldecott Honor Book! From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, ... (Goodreads)
The Cat in the Hat
by Dr. Seuss
A mischievous cat visits two children on a rainy day, resulting in a wild and chaotic adventure.
The story begins as an unnamed boy who is the narrator of the book sits alone with his sister Sally in their house on a cold and rainy day, staring wistfully out the window. Then they hear a loud ... (Wikipedia)
The Reptile Room
by Lemony Snicket
The story of the Baudelaire orphans, who must outwit the cunning Count Olaf to survive.
The three Baudelaire orphans have been placed under the care of their closest living relative, herpetologist Dr. Montgomery Montgomery. "Uncle Monty", as he prefers to be called, is a short, chubby ... (Wikipedia)
Mouse Paint
by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Three white mice discover jars of paint and mix colors to create new ones. A fun and educational book for young children.
Perfect for fans of Lois Ehlert and Press Here, this charming board book gently explores the world of color and celebrates the joy of creativity. One day three white mice discover three jars of ... (Goodreads)
Stellaluna
by Janell Cannon
A young bat's journey of self-discovery, learning to navigate the world while embracing her true identity.
In a forest far away, a mother fruit bat has a new baby, and names her, Stellaluna. One night, an owl attacks the bats, knocking Stellaluna out of her mother's embrace, and she falls into the forest ... (Wikipedia)
Frog and Toad Together
by Arnold Lobel
A collection of five heartwarming stories about the friendship between Frog and Toad, and their everyday adventures.
Frog and Toad are best friends—they do everything together. When Toad admires the flowers in Frog's garden, Frog gives him seeds to grow a garden of his own. When Toad bakes cookies, Frog helps him ... (Goodreads)
The Napping House
by Audrey Wood
A cozy house and its inhabitants, including a dozing granny, a dreaming child, and a snoring dog, all pile up on a bed for a nap.
Everyone knows the cumulative rhyme “This Is the House That Jack Built,” but The Napping House (1984) is close on its heels in the race for posterity: “And on that granny / there is a child / a ... (Goodreads)
The Crossover
by Kwame Alexander
Two brothers explore the joys and struggles of adolescence through the power of basketball.
New York Times, bestseller ∙ Newbery Medal Winner ∙, Coretta Scott King Honor Award ∙,2015 YALSA 2015 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults,∙, 2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers ... (Barnes & Noble)
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
by Jon Scieszka
A humorous reimagining of the classic fairy tale, as told from the wolf's side of the story.
You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young ... (Goodreads)
The Bad Beginning
by Lemony Snicket
Three orphans must use their wits to survive a cruel and unusual guardian.
Dear Reader, I'm sorry to say that the book you are holding in your hands is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. Even though they are charming and ... (Goodreads)
Rumpelstiltskin
by Paul O. Zelinsky
A young woman must outwit a magical creature to win back her freedom.
Richly hued oil paintings complement a story simply and gracefully told."Children...love the story for its mystery, and its familiarity. Adults will find that, like most classic fairy tales, this one ... (Goodreads)
The Carrot Seed
by Ruth Krauss
A young boy plants a carrot seed and despite discouragement from his family, he tends to it with unwavering faith.
The book opens with the words: "A little boy planted a carrot seed. His mother said, 'I'm afraid it won't come up." A little boy plants a carrot seed to grow a giant carrot . Despite the skepticism ... (Wikipedia)
The Real Mother Goose
by Blanche Fisher Wright
A collection of classic nursery rhymes and children's songs, featuring colorful illustrations and timeless verses.
For nearly a century, The Real Mother Goose has delighted young children! For more than seventy-five years THE REAL MOTHER GOOSE has been delighting millions of children, and today the magic is as ... (Goodreads)
The Story About Ping
by Marjorie Flack
A little duck named Ping lives on a boat on the Yangtze River and learns the importance of being on time.
The story begins when Ping, the duck, is taken by his owner to feed on the riverbank. Later, when it is evening, Ping is the last duck to return, so he hides to avoid being spanked. The following day ... (Wikipedia)
Lady and the Tramp
by Teddy Slater
A romantic tale of two dogs who cross paths and form an unlikely bond.
What do you get when you combine a dog from the wrong side of the tracks with a pampered pooch? One of the most beloved animated films of all time, of course! Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp is a ... (Goodreads)
Go, Dog. Go!
by P.D. Eastman
A group of dogs engage in various activities, including driving cars and attending parties.
A 60th Anniversary Edition of P.D. Eastman's canine classic—perfect for fans of the Netlix Original, Go, Dog. Go!, animated preschool series! Written for beginning readers using only 75 different ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School
by Stan Berenstain
Brother Bear struggles with schoolwork and behavior, but with the help of his family and teacher, he learns to improve.
This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about responsibility and the importance of doing your schoolwork! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time ... (Barnes & Noble)
Bear Snores On
by Karma Wilson
A bear and his woodland friends gather for a cozy hibernation party.
One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just ... (Goodreads)
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
by Beatrix Potter
A mischievous rabbit disobeys his mother and ventures into a farmer's garden, facing the consequences of his actions.
The story focuses on a family of anthropomorphic rabbits. The widowed mother rabbit warns her four rabbit children, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and Peter (the youngest rabbit child) not to enter the ... (Wikipedia)
Cold Mountain
by Charles Frazier
A Confederate soldier's homecoming journey, filled with danger and adventure.
The novel opens in a Confederate military hospital near Raleigh, North Carolina , where Inman is recovering from battle wounds during the American Civil War . The soldier is tired of fighting for a ... (Wikipedia)
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
by Bill Martin Jr.
A colorful children's book that introduces animals and colors through repetitive phrases and illustrations.
A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck–all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly ... (Goodreads)
Bedknob and Broomstick
by Mary Norton
Three children embark on magical adventures with a bedknob that transports them and a witch-in-training on a broomstick.
In The Magic Bedknob , Carey, Charles and Paul 6 find prim Miss Price injured by falling off her broomstick. For their silence, she bespells a bedknob to carry them where-ever and when-ever. In ... (Goodreads)
Corduroy
by Don Freeman
A teddy bear's adventures in a department store, searching for a missing button.
A picture book classic! One of, School Library Journal,’s "Top 100 Picture Books" of all time (2012) One of the National Education Association’s "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children." Don Freeman's ... (Barnes & Noble)
