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Books with author Nancy L. Carlson

  • Harriet's Recital

    Nancy L. Carlson

    Paperback (Carolrhoda Books, Sept. 16, 1997)
    Harriet overcomes her stage fright and dances successfully and proudly at her ballet recital.
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  • Bunnies and Their Hobbies

    Nancy L. Carlson

    Hardcover (Carolrhoda Books, May 1, 1984)
    Describes the many activities bunnies like to spend time on after "a long day at work."
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  • Smile a Lot!

    Nancy Carlson

    Paperback (Carolrhoda Books ®, Jan. 1, 2012)
    When facing down a bully, a trip to the dentist, or your mom's prune oatmeal, there's only one thing you can do―smile a lot! And you'll pull through! In this appealing new offering from best-selling author/illustrator Nancy Carlson, a determined little frog discovers that even when you don't want to, smiling can make any situation better.
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  • Think Happy!

    Nancy Carlson

    eBook (Carolrhoda Books ®, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Feeling sad? Think happy! You can cheer yourself up in lots of ways. Try being friendly to someone in need of a friend. Do something you think is fun, like riding a bike or putting on a show. And keep thinking happy thoughts. Even when you don’t feel lovable, remember that you are loved by many people. When you think happy, anything can happen!
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  • I Like Me!

    Nancy Carlson

    eBook (Puffin Books, May 15, 1990)
    Meet Nancy Carlson’s peppy pig—a character who is full of good feelings about herself. Her story will leave little ones feeling good about themselves, too!"Little ones in need of positive reinforcement will find it here. An exuberant pig proclaims "I like me!" She likes the way she looks, and all her activities....When she makes a mistake she picks herself up and tries again." --Booklist"Wonderful in its simplicity, here's a story that will help kids feel good about themselves." -- Boston GLobe
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  • Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come / Preparate, kindergarten! Alla voy!

    Nancy Carlson

    Hardcover (Viking Books for Young Readers, March 8, 2004)
    Nancy Carlson's reassuring picture book about getting ready for kindergarten is now available in a Spanish-English edition-and to a whole new audience of young children. The simple, comforting text and big, bright illustrations will ease first-day-of-school jitters and help make the early days of kindergarten exciting and fun.
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  • Harriet and the Roller Coaster

    Nancy Carlson

    Paperback (Carolrhoda Books ®, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Hang on―Harriet's on her way up! For days, George has been taunting Harriet about the roller coaster at the amusement park. "It's so big, you can't see the top...It goes so fast, you might fall out...You'll be too scared to ride on it." "I am NOT scared," Harriet tells him. But that night she doesn't sleep very well. And the next morning, when it is time to go, she feels a little sick. Children are certain to recognize Harriet's terror and cheer her spunk. And while she conquers her fear, Harriet will conquer her readers' hearts as well.
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  • Snowden

    Nancy Carlson

    Hardcover (Penguin Putnam~childrens Hc, March 15, 1997)
    It seems to Kelly like she's the only kid who doesn't know how to ice skate. Then she meets Snowden, a very special snowman. Snowden doesn't know how to ice-skate either, so he and Kelly agree to help each other. Soon Kelly finds out that a little magic and a lot of practice go a long way! This charming story features Nancy Carlson's trademark energetic illustrations and the most lovable snowman since Frosty.
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  • Smile a Lot!

    Nancy Carlson

    Paperback (Carolrhoda Books ®, Jan. 1, 2012)
    When facing down a bully, a trip to the dentist, or your mom's prune oatmeal, there's only one thing you can do―smile a lot! And you'll pull through! In this appealing new offering from best-selling author/illustrator Nancy Carlson, a determined little frog discovers that even when you don't want to, smiling can make any situation better.
  • Harriet and the Garden

    Nancy L. Carlson

    Hardcover (Carolrhoda Books, Aug. 1, 1982)
    Harriet feels terrible until she confesses to trampling on a neighbor's garden and ruining a prize dahlia.
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  • Smile a Lot!

    Nancy Carlson

    Paperback (Carolrhoda Books ®, Jan. 1, 2012)
    When facing down a bully, a trip to the dentist, or your mom's prune oatmeal, there's only one thing you can do―smile a lot! And you'll pull through! In this appealing new offering from best-selling author/illustrator Nancy Carlson, a determined little frog discovers that even when you don't want to, smiling can make any situation better.
  • Think Big!

    Nancy Carlson

    language (Carolrhoda Books ®, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Vinney is short. He gets picked on, overlooked in the lunch line, and passed by for the good parts in the school play. He can’t reach the chapter books in the library and never gets passed the basketball! Vinney hates being short. That is, until he learns to Think Big! Vinney takes his new positive attitude to school and turns the downsides of being short upside down. It’s tough being little in a big world, but Vinney learns that it isn’t so bad after all.
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