ALPHABET ZOO
By Stephen Holmes Parragon, c2006
Hours of fun are in store for those who explore the pages of this book. Each colorful picture contains lots of things to find, from apples to ants, zebras to zippers.
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AT THE PARK
By Sarah M. Hensley, illus. by Knox Crowell HighReach Learning, c2006
A little girl joins Mom and Dad on a trip to the park, where they play on the playground, blow bubbles, fly kites, and have a picnic.
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AT THE ZOO
Sesame Workshop/ Bendon, c2006
(SesameBeginnings) Designed to be read to a baby, this book includes rhyming words to emphasize. It will introduce baby to the sounds and rhythms of language. All of this, while Sesame Street characters introduce the animals at the zoo.
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BABY HUGS ABC RATTLE BOOK
Priddy Books/ St. Martin’s Press, c2006
This is a very first book for babies and includes an attached teething rattle. Large, simple pictures will help build vocabulary.
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BABY HUGS COLORS RATTLE BOOK
Priddy Books / St. Martin’s Press, c2006
This very first book for babies includes an attached rattle. Large, familiar pictures illustrate basic colors for the youngest child.
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BABY JESUS
Bendon Publishing, c2005 This rhyming version of story of Jesus’ birth is perfect for introducing the Christmas story to the very young.
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BABY TALK
Parragon Publishing, c2006 By sharing this book with toddlers, you’ll be helping them on their way to talking and to understanding their world. There are cute babies to see, first words to point to, and activities to try together.
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BABY’S WORLD: GOOD MORNING!
Zara Ronchi & Steve Gorton, Photographers DK Publishing, c2002
Babies will love looking at morningtime activities, from getting dressed to eating breakfast. Bold photographs of all the items involved give baby wonderful things to look at.
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BACK IN MY ARMS
By Dorothea DePrisco, illus. L. Summers
Baby Piggy Toes Press, c2006
Celebrate a toddler’s growth and curiosity in this touch-and-feel foil book: a loving reminder that there is always a place for them in their parents’ arms.
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BEAR SNORES ON
By Karma Wilson, illus. by Jane Chapman
Little Simon, c2002
In a cave in the woods, in his deep, dark lair, through the long, cold winter sleeps a great brown bear. And nothing the other animals can do will wake him up!
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BIG BAGEL, LITTLE BAGEL
By Mark Shulman. Photos by Bill Miline Grosset & Dunlap, c2003 Bagel Books: Opposites. Photos of all kinds of bagels
from Murray’s Bagels in New York City illustrate the concept of opposites.
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BLESS EVERYONE: A TOUCH AND FEEL BOOK
Illustrated by Sanja Rescek Piggy Toes Press, c2006 Touch and feel creatures great and small as the pages are turned to reveal all kinds of blessed wonders. Lift the flap to reveal those things we seldom think of blessing, like the person who comes in last place in a race as well as the winner!
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BRIGHT BABY: ZOO!
Priddy Books / St. Martin’s Press, c2005
Look, rattle and chew on this book especially designed for teething babies.Filled with beautiful color pictures of animals, this is topped off with a rattle and teething ring.
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THE BRIGHTEST STAR
By Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illus. by Clare Beaton Little Simon, c2003
In a little manger one quiet night, the baby Jesus was born to a carpenter and his wife, Mary. A great bright star rose over Bethlehem and lit the way for all who gathered to celebrate... This retelling of the Nativity is a meaningful introduction to Christmas for even the youngest child.
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CAILLOU FINDS A CATERPILLAR
By Pamela R. Jarrell, illus. by Ellen N. Storch HighReach Learning, c2004
When Caillou and Clementine find a caterpillar, Daddy helps them look up caterpillars on the computer. They learn about what they eat and how they turn into butterflies.
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CAILLOU LEARNS ABOUT SPACE
By Heather Muench-Williams, illus. by Ellen N. Storch HighReach Learning, c2004 Caillou wants to learn about stars so Mom takes him to the library. He finds many books about astronomy and checks them out. That night Dad reads a library book to him at bedtime.
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CAILLOU VISITS THE CIRCUS
By Sarah Hensley, illus. by Ellen N. Storch, HighReach Learning, c2004
Caillou and Rosie are at the circus, and Caillou wants to see the clowns. They see them, the trapeze artists, acrobats, and many animals.
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CAILLOU WAITS FOR DINNER
By Pam Howard-Parham, illus. by Knox Crowell HighReach Learning, c2004
Caillou is excited because Leo is staying for dinner, but they have to wait. To pass the time they pretend to cook their own dinner. A hidden message in the story tells what foods are healthy.
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CAILLOU’S DINOSAUR DAY
By Santanta C. Vonthron, illus. by Fred Neveu HighReach Learning, c2004
Caillou and Rosie like to play dinosaurs. When they ask Mom and Dad about them they learn about fossils and even how to make their own fossils.
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CAILLOU’S MUSICAL BAND
By Pamela R. Jarrell, illus. by Stacy A. Gray HighReach Learning, c2004
On a rainy summer day, Caillou decides that he wants to have a band, but
they have no instruments. Caillou, Gilbert and Rosie figure out how to make instruments.
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CAILLOU’S TRIP TO THE HARBOR
By Sarah M. Hensley, illus. by Lisa P. Gillien HighReach Learning, c2004
Caillou and his family take a trip on a bus, pass a train, and arrive at the harbor.
There Caillou takes his first boat ride. He and Rosie fall asleep as the bus takes them back home.
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CAN YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? TRUCKS AND CARS
By Walter Wick Scholastic Cartwheel Books, c2004
A truck that’s big, a car that’s small---which do you like best of all? Little boys will love the pages of this book covered with colorful photographs of every kind of car and truck imaginable! They are encouraged to learn the names of the hundreds of vehicles included. Great fun for little guys!
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CELEBRATE AMERICA!
By Lily Random, illus. by Michelle Berg
Price, Stern, Sloan, c2003 Shiny colorful foil accentuates the art on every page of this book. Little ones will love learning about the patriotic symbols of America in this glittery format.
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THE CHRISTMAS STAR
By Allia Zobel-Nolan, illus. by Trace Moroney Reader’s Digest Children’s Books, c2004
While a huge star shines in the sky, Aaron and his father are watching over their sheep. Suddenly an angel appears, pointing them in the direction of Bethlehem. The artwork is enhanced by sparkling glitter throughout (Glitter that does not fall off!).
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CINDY BIG HAIR
By Annie Auerbach, illus. by David Maxey
Piggy Toes Press, c2005 Paper engineering by Cintya Roman. Cindy Big Hair’s one wish is to have big hair… big enough to go to the Big Hair Ball. This twisted version of Cinderella includes a Hairy Godmother, flat hair at midnight, etc. Lift the flaps & turn the dials!
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CLIFFORD THE WEATHER DOG
By Sonali Fry, illus. by Carolyn Bracken and Ken Edwards Scholastic Entertainment, c2002
Clifford and his friends get all kinds of weather on Birdwell Island. Now you can make the sun shine or dress Clifford for the snow with reusable, fun vinyl peel-and-play pieces.
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CLIFFORD’S BEDTIME
By Norman Bridwell Scholastic, c1991
It’s Clifford’s bedtime, but he isn’t quite ready to go to sleep. He thinks of one thing after another that he needs to go to sleep, and finally needs a good-night kiss!
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CLIFFORD’S OPPOSITES
By Norman Bridwell Scholastic Cartwheel Books, c2000
Clifford, the small red puppy, and his dog friend are opposites in every way. But that does not hurt their friendship. The fun pictures of their day of play will make this a favorite with little ones!
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COUNTING CHRISTMAS
By Karen Katz Little Simon, c
Join in the fun and count down to a magical Christmas with this classic board book. Count all the Christmas joy from 10 tiny lights on the tree to one magical day for families and children to share.
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CRAZY ELEPHANTS’ FIRST NUMBER FUN
By Kay Barnes, illus. by Alison Carney
Flagship Books, c2001
One by one, the crazy elephants come out to play on the spider’s web! Have fun following the story and help the child acquire basic counting skills. The cover includes its own abacus with elephant head counters.
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DEEP IN THE FOREST
By Heather L. Williams, illus. by Mikell Middleton HighReach Learning, c2003
Charming pictures illustrate all the animals you might see while walking in the forest. Each has it’s own special place and lives happily there.
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DINOSAUR KISSES
By Margaret Wang, illus by Richard Watson Piggy Toes Press, c2006
Pucker up in this pop-up book of dinosaur kisses, smooches, cuddles and snuggles.
A real child-pleaser!
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DINOSAUR OPPOSITES
By Jessica L. Black, illus. by Jeff Ruminski HighReach Learning, c2002
Dinosaurs of all colors have a busy day doing a lot of things children do during their day. In the process, children will learn about opposites in a rhyming text.
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DISNEY ANIMAL FRIENDS
c2006 The worlds of Simba, Bambi, Dumbo and other Disney animal friends are full of wonderful colors! Can you spot them? Big tabs and fun scenes will delight little ones as they explore this book!
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DON’T WAKE THE PUPPIES
By Thea Felman, illus. by Barry Goldberg
Scholastic Entertainment, c2003
Ssssshhhh! The puppies are sleeping! The sleepy puppies wake up one by one. Counting backward with Clifford, the big red dog, is so much fun! Especially when you can count the little plastic puppies peeking through the holes.
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EASTER EGG HUNT
By Margaret Wang, illus. by Richard Johnson Piggy Toes Press, c2005
Can you find the Easter eggs hidden in this book? Sweet, cuddly animals help you uncover colorful eggs that slide out and reveal more surprises!
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EXCUSE ME! A STORY ABOUT INTERRUPTING
Parragon Books, c2007
Like all young elephants, Elly sometimes forgets her manners! In this story, Elly finds out that if she wants to get someone’s attention, she sometimes must wait her turn. (Manners Board Book-series)
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EYES & NOSE, FINGERS & TOES
Sesame Workshop / Bendon Publishing, c2006 (Sesame Beginnings) Read this book together and do each fun activity. As you go, draw attention to rhyming words & help him learn the names for his own body parts.
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FAIRYTALE MIX-UP
By Jane Smith, illus. by Jackie Raynor
Piggy Toes Press, c2005 Think you know what your favorite fairy tale characters would say? You’d be surprised! Mix and match the tops and bottoms of these pop-up heroes, heroines and villains.
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FIRST EXPERIENCES: GOING TO THE PARK
Priddy Books / St. Martin’s Press, c2003
By familiarizing a child with the unknown, you boost their confidence. This collection of brightly colored pictures of the many things to be found in a park will prepare them for the trip.
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FIRST EXPERIENCES: OUR NEW BABY
Priddy Books / St. Martin’s Press, c2004
This book isdesigned to help parents take the fear and anxiety out of a new situation for their child. Preparing for the arrival of a new baby makes the transition much easier.
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FOREST
By Lizi Boyd Chronicle Books, c1999
A simply, rhythmic text and brightly colored illustrations introduce children to the animals of the forest and their movements.
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FUNNY FACE
By Nicola Smee Bloomsbury Children’s Books, c2006 There is one little boy and one big bear. During their time together, there are many different faces on the boy. How many faces can your child make? Look in the mirror in the back to find out.
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GO, GO, BOATS!
Price, Stern, Sloan, c2004 Illus. by Simon Hart. Kids will go wild for these boats! Adorable, brightly colored pictures make the book fun for everyone.
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GO, GO, CARS!
Price, Stern, Sloan, c2004. Illus. by Simon Hart. Sports cars, police cars, pink convertibles! Kids will get all revved up