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Books with author Nina Laden

  • Roberto: The Insect Architect

    Nina Laden

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, Aug. 9, 2016)
    Ever since he was a wee mite (a termite, that is), Roberto has wanted to be an architect. Discouraged by his woodeating family and friends, he decides to follow his dream to the big, bug city. There he meets a slew of not-so-creepy, crawly characters who spark in him the courage to build a community for them all. With extraordinary collage illustrations and witty text, the creator of the bestselling Peek-a series, Nina Laden, brings to life a funny and inspirational story that will encourage readers of any age to build their dreams.
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  • Peek-a Choo-Choo!

    Nina Laden

    Board book (Chronicle Books, Aug. 16, 2016)
    In this fourth title in Nina Laden's Peek-a series, young readers play the classic game of peekaboo with vehicles! Colorful pictures and lively, rhyming text—featuring trains, planes, and a bonanza of boats—help children predict what is peeking through die-cut windows. Read the clue... guess the rhyme...giggle wildly...and repeat!
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  • Romeow and Drooliet

    Nina Laden

    language (Chronicle Books LLC, Sept. 17, 2013)
    Author-artist Nina Laden has taken her trademark wit and applied it to one of Shakespeare's best-loved plays. Adults familiar with the classic love story will delight in the many references to the original play, all of which make this a rarity: a children's book they want to read again and again. And young children who know nothing of the Bard will be riveted by this funny yet touching tale about Romeow the cat and Drooliet the dog, two star-crossed lovers who meet by chance, marry in secret, and are kept apart by a snarling rottweiler, appalled owners, and the animal control warden. The clever details throughout the book belie the careful research behind this homage to true love won and lostand in the case of this book won againproving once and for all that dogs and cats can be friends. Plus, this is a fixed-format version of the book, which looks nearly identical to the print version.
  • Peek-a Who? Matching Game

    Nina Laden

    Game (Chronicle Books, Sept. 23, 2014)
    Chronicle Books - Peek-a-Who Matching Game Peek-a who, that makes two! This classic matching game features 36 jumbo-sized cards adorned with Nina Laden's eye-catching illustrations from her bestselling Peek-a books. Children will adore pairing lively, brightly colored gnus, choo-choos, and cockatoos as they develop memory, concentration, and identification skills.
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  • The Night I Followed the Dog

    Nina Laden

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Aug. 1, 1994)
    "I have a dog. Nothing exotic or special, just an ordinary dog. In fact, I always thought he was a boring dog. What I mean is, he can fetch, roll over, and shake hands, but mostly he sleeps and eats." Or so the little boy in this story thinks, until one morning when he opens the door a little early and sees his dog jump out of a limousine. That night he decides to follow his dog, and that's when the fun starts. Before he knows it, he has entered the little known world of doggy glamour. His dog, distinctly reminiscent of Humphrey Bogart, treats him to a nighttime adventure where he learns where dogs go to relax and sees what they do while their masters are fast asleep. A terrific read aloud, Nina Laden's story will have everyone captivated by the coolest dog around.
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  • The Night I Followed the Dog

    Nina Laden

    eBook (Chronicle Books LLC, March 21, 2017)
    "I have a dog. Nothing exotic or special, just an ordinary dog. In fact, I always thought he was a boring dog. What I mean is, he can fetch, roll over, and shake hands, but mostly he sleeps and eats."Or so the little boy in this story thinks, until one morning when he opens the door a little early and sees his dog jump out of a limousine. That night he decides to follow his dog, and that's when the fun starts.Before he knows it, he has entered the little known world of doggy glamour. His dog, distinctly reminiscent of Humphrey Bogart, treats him to a nighttime adventure where he learns where dogs go to relax and sees what they do while their masters are fast asleep. A terrific read aloud, Nina Laden's story will have everyone captivated by the coolest dog around.Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print edition.
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  • Private I. Guana: The Case of the Missing Chameleon

    Nina Laden

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, July 1, 1999)
    Leon the chameleon is missing! But ace detective Private I. Guana is on the case.
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  • Romeow and Drooliet

    Nina Laden

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, March 24, 2005)
    Author-artist Nina Laden has taken her trademark wit and applied it to one of Shakespeare's best-loved plays. Adults familiar with the classic love story will delight in the many references to the original play, all of which make this a rarity: a children's book they want to read again and again. And young children who know nothing of the Bard will be riveted by this funny yet touching tale about Romeow the cat and Drooliet the dog, two star-crossed lovers who meet by chance, marry in secret, and are kept apart by a snarling rottweiler, appalled owners, and the animal control warden. The clever details throughout the book belie the careful research behind this homage to true love won and lost and in the case of this book won again proving once and for all that dogs and cats can be friends.
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  • The Night I Followed the Dog

    Nina Laden

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Aug. 1, 1994)
    a great book to read
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  • The Night I Followed The Dog

    Nina Laden

    Library Binding (Turtleback, April 4, 2017)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When a little boy wakes up prematurely one morning to see his dog hop out of a limousine, he decides to follow him that night and discovers a world of canine glamour he never imagined existed.
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  • Peek-a Who? Stroller Cards

    Nina Laden

    Cards (Chronicle Books, March 20, 2018)
    This set of 5 sturdy stroller cards features colorful pictures, lively guessing rhymes, and a mylar mirror—perfect for curious babies and toddlers on the go! Attach the ring to a stroller, high chair, car seat, or diaper bag, then guess, giggle, repeat!
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  • Ready, Set, Go!: Board book

    Nina Laden

    language (Chronicle Books LLC, Feb. 1, 2013)
    Colorful pictures and simple rhyming texts help children guess what's peeking through the windows in these two fun books. The anticipation of what's hiding on the next page and the bright, engaging illustrations will keep youngsters guessing and giggling all the way to the suprise endings.