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Books with author David M McPhail

  • Baby Bear's Book of Tiny Tales

    David McPhail

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Feb. 13, 2018)
    Great for fans of the Little Bear series, this collection of four sweet stories of friendship and discovery makes a perfect new baby gift. This collection of simple, short, and irresistibly sweet stories about Baby Bear finding things--and figuring out what to do with them--includes "Baby Bear Finds a Book," "Baby Bear Finds a Flower," "Baby Bear Finds a Baby Bird," and "Baby Bear Finds a Friend." Charmingly written and illustrated by celebrated artist David McPhail, the impeccably classic feel of the text and art will take readers back to Sendak's Little Bear and Lobel's Frog and Toad books.
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  • Big Brown Bear's Birthday Surprise

    David McPhail

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, July 31, 2018)
    Beloved author-illustrator David McPhail's popular Big Brown Bear celebrates a birthday in this picture book classic reformatted for Green Light Readers Level 2. It’s his birthday and Big Brown Bear doesn’t even know it until his friend Rat fills him in during a picnic by the river. Everything goes swimmingly until an empty boat passes by and Big Brown Bear jumps in! Beginning readers will enjoy the watery ride in this sweet story full of sunshine, splashes, cucumber sandwiches, and friendship.
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  • Pigs Ahoy!

    David McPhail

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, Oct. 1, 1995)
    The impertinent pigs of Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore! stow away on an ocean liner and wreak havoc all over the ship, as they paint stripes on the boiler room pipes and ruin a formal dinner.
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  • Brothers

    David McPhail

    eBook (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 12, 2014)
    Sometimes brothers are different. Sometimes they're alike. Some days brothers get along. Other days they don't! But on this they agree: brothers stick together. Always. A sweet and humorous companion to David McPhail's Sisters, a favorite since 1984, Brothers celebrates the lasting bond between siblings.
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  • Hermanas/Sisters

    David McPhail

    Board book (HMH Books for Young Readers, Jan. 3, 2017)
    Sisters can be different in so many ways, but there is one heartfelt way in which they are most alike--they love each other so very much. David McPhail's celebration of the joys--and trials--of sisterhood has been a favorite with sisters of all ages for almost twenty years. Now available in a bilingual board book featuring Spanish and English text set in two colors for easy readability, a new generation of sisters will love to read this treasure . . . together.
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  • I Play

    David McPhail

    Board book (Roaring Brook Press, July 28, 2015)
    Run, sing, dance, and hop―follow Bear on his energetic romp! From David McPhail comes a board book of early concept words. In I Play, a charming bear demonstrates children's favorite action verbs, allowing children to replicate Bear's movements and learn the words for the things they do every day. These new board books are not only handy, fun guides for early learning concepts, but also the youngest readers' introduction to the whimsical world of David McPhail.
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  • The Puddle

    David McPhail

    Hardcover (Farrar Straus & Giroux, March 1, 1998)
    When a boy sets out to sail his boat in a puddle, he is joined by a host of animal visitors, including a pig in a swimsuit and a thirsty elephant, in a charming picture book by the author of Edward and the Pirates.
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  • I Hug

    David McPhail

    Paperback (Holiday House, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Simple enough for the newest of readers, this affectionate story is a reminder of all the huggable things we see every day. Guided Reading Level A. With a simple text, where only one word changes per page, beloved author-illustrator David McPhail has crafted a sweet story in which a small child shows her love for everything around her-- her cat and dog, her favorite tree, and of course, her family and friends. The gentle waterolor illustrations reflect and reinforce the text, offering clues to help new readers and adding warmth and detail to the scenes. This charming story is perfect to read with a loved one-- or simple enough to be the first book a child reads on their own. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own! Level A books, for early kindergarten, have one short sentence that repeats on every page with only one word change per spread. Images help tell the story—leading to faster decoding of sight words. This proven method starts the earliest readers on the path to reading fluency. When Level A is mastered, follow up with Level B.
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  • Bad Dog

    David McPhail

    language (Holiday House, Jan. 17, 2014)
    Bad dog! Tom the dog is being very bad…Can he redeem himself before Dad puts him out in the yard? Loveable rascal Tom the dog is being very bad. He breaks the TV. He chases Kit the cat. He pulls down the tablecloth. Luckily, when Kit goes missing, it takes someone with four legs and a powerful nose to find her. Forgiveness and love triumph in this charming, easy-to-read story of a family dog who is rarely on his best behavior but whose heart is always in the right place.An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level C.The award-winning I Like to Read© series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators—including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!For readers who've mastered basic sight words, Level C books feature slightly longer sentences and a wider range of high-frequency words than Level B books. Level C books are suitable for mid-to-late kindergarten readers. When Level C is mastered, follow up with Level D.
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  • Jack and Rick

    David McPhail

    Paperback (Green Light Readers, July 1, 2003)
    Jack wants to play with Rick, and Rick wants to play with Jack--but there's a river between them. David McPhail reveals that friendship can bridge any river--and that when it comes to having fun, two is always better than one!
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  • Pig Pig Returns

    David McPhail

    Hardcover (Charlesbridge, July 1, 2011)
    Pig Pig doesn't want to go on a road trip with Aunt Wilma and Uncle Fred! Pig Pig would rather stay home and spend his summer vacation building a rocket ship model or reading back issues of Daring Pig Exploits. Besides, his mother and Fluffy the cat might miss him too much. His uncle insists that this is the opportunity of a lifetime, and soon Pig Pig is enjoying an eye-opening road trip. But he worries—what if his mother and Fluffy don't remember him when he gets back?This charming and timeless story of trying new things and managing trips away from home and family will delight.
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  • Something Special

    David McPhail

    Library Binding (Joy st Books, Oct. 1, 1988)
    Surrounded by parents and siblings with remarkable talents, Sam yearns to be good at something himself, and finds his own special niche when he discovers the pleasures of painting.
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