picture books
ages 3-8
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Three brave, adventuresome dogs decide to go on a ghost hunt. They have loads of fun scrunching through the leaves, splashing through puddles, and scuffing through the dark forest. Until they arrive at the cemetery. Spying a tiny ghost, the dogs turn around and hurry back through the graveyard, back through the forest, back through the puddles, back through the leaves. Finally, safe inside their cozy house, someone knocks at the door. It's the tiny ghost, shouting, "Trick or treat!"
The world is a very big place. And this little girl wants to see it all. She wants to ride in airplanes, boats, and trains. And see mountains, deserts, and oceans. She wants to meet all kinds of people and eat all kinds of foods. And to remember it all, what will she bring home from her trip? Photos, souvenirs, and passport stamps! The world is a very big place. Do you want to see it all?
Larry and Gary, owners of the Two Bears Delivery Company, must deliver a chair to a very unusual customer. On their way to the pond, they trudge through meadows, dark, scary forests, and over a very deep ditch. When Larry and Gary finally deliver the chair, their green customer is so happy. As the two exhausted bears head back to the truck, Larry and Gary realize they made someone happy, and that makes them happy, too.
Romp through the alphabet with a visual feast of our humorous furry friends! Enjoy all the quirky, silly, loveable characteristics of these fabulous felines. Peggy Anderson’s colorful illustrations and whimsical poetry will delight any cat lover! The book is part of Doodle and Peck Publishing’s Linking to Literacy collection. Simple literacy activities for parents, teachers, and caregivers to use are included in the book’s front matter.
Tony loves to help. He delivers groceries and firewood, and even helps vehicles stuck in the snow. This year, he gets to deliver a Christmas tree to the Children’s Hospital. But when heavy snow traps Tony in the garage, he tries to jump over the snow, push through it, and finally, squeeze around it. Nothing works. Then he hears the RUMBLE RUMBLE of his friends, Sarah the snowplow, Felicity the front loader, and Road Assistant Rosco. With a little help from his pals, Tony escapes the garage del
Tony spends every day in the showroom, watching cars and trucks go by. He’s never been outside the showroom. He dreams of driving over bumpy roads and through tall grass, like the purple truck with huge tires, a winch, and flashing lights. One day, a man takes Tony for a test drive. Tony is so happy! Until the driver brings him back. Day after day, the same thing happens. Will Tony ever drive down bumpy roads and through tall grass? Will his dream ever come true?
Based on a true story: When a green sea turtle spots some fishing line, he swims over to investigate the shiny, sparkly thing. But the stringy stuff wraps around one of his flippers, and the more he struggles, the tighter it becomes. He can’t get loose! Soon he is too weak to dive for food, or swim to the ocean surface for air. Exhausted, the young sea turtle struggles onto the beach to rest. However, much larger obstacles and challenges await him outside of his ocean home. His injured fin is s
When ten space aliens land in his backyard, what does Jesse do? First, he runs and hides. Then Jesse uses his bandana, his cowboy boots, and his lariat to round up the aliens one by one. But when they escape his lasso, Jesse ends up with more than he bargained for--ten unexpected friends. A humorous counting book. Ages 3-8
When Hazel and Kaya discover the open gate, they are ready for an adventure. They wander, and tumble, and play all day. As the sun begins to go down, the pups head home. But which way is home? They soon realize they are lost. And it’s getting darker, and scarier! Finally, using their five senses, the tired pups retrace their steps and find their way home. Ages 3-8