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  • The Napping House board book

    Audrey Wood, Don Wood

    Board book (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 2015)
    "A delightful marriage of words and pictures." —Los Angeles Times In the napping house is a cozy bed piled high with a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing cat, and a slumbering mouse. All is at peace until the appearance of an unexpected visitor, and before you know it no one is sleeping! This classic, cumulative tale is the perfect story to wake up to. The board book edition is now bolder more beautiful, with enhanced artwork in a larger trim size ideal for reading together. A must-have for every child's library!
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  • Silly Sally

    Audrey Wood

    Board book (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 1, 1999)
    Dance a jig with a silly pig. Play leapfrog with a silly dog. And that's just the beginning of all the fun! Come along and join Silly Sally and her outrageous friends as they parade into town in a most unusual way. "Exploding with whimsy, humor, and zest. . . . Be prepared to read this one a thousand times!"--Booklist (starred review)
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  • The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

    Audrey Wood, Don Wood

    Board book (Child's Play International, May 1, 1998)
    First published in 1984, a picture book in which the Little Mouse will do all he can to save his strawberry from the Big, Hungry Bear, even if it means sharing it with the reader. The Little Mouse and the Big Hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the bear...How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red, ripe strawberry.
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  • King Bidgood's in the Bathtub

    Audrey Wood, Don Wood

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 13, 2010)
    In this delightful story, the king refuses to leave his bathtub and rule the kingdom. “Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again.”--Booklist
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  • Quick as a Cricket

    Audrey Wood, Don Wood

    Hardcover (Childs Play Intl Ltd, Aug. 1, 1982)
    A young boy describes himself as "loud as a lion," "quiet as a clam," "tough as a rhino," and "gentle as a lamb"
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  • Piggies

    Audrey Wood, Don Wood

    Board book (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 18, 2016)
    Children will delight in the antics of ten marvelous little piggies who romp from fingers to toes in this original bedtime fantasy. Don Wood’s oil paintings explode with mirth and magic and will engage all young readers."Trying to describe these luxuriant, witty pictures doesn’t really work, however; seeing is believing, and what luck for us there’s so much to see."--Booklist
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  • Silly Sally

    Audrey Wood

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 15, 1992)
    Dance a jig with a silly pig. Play leapfrog with a silly dog. And that's just the beginning of all the fun! Come along and join Silly Sally and her outrageous friends as they parade into town in a most unusual way. "Exploding with whimsy, humor, and zest. . . . Be prepared to read this one a thousand times!"--Booklist (starred review)
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  • The Napping House

    Audrey Wood, Don Wood

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, May 4, 2009)
    A cozy bed, a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing--WAIT! There's a surprise in store, and little ones will want to discover it over and over again. So pull on your sleeping cap and snuggle in for a timeless cumulative tale that's truly like no other. Don and Audrey Wood's beloved picture book has sold more than one and a half million copies. To celebrate its birthday, the original hardcover book now has a fresh new design for both the jacket and interior, and the reproduction of the illustrations has been enhanced to better match the original artwork. Bonus downloadable audio begins with a reading of the story and follows with six original songs that are just as fun, jaunty, and sweet as the book itself. The music, originally produced in 1989, is based on the book and was written and performed by children's musicians Carl and Jennifer Shaylen.
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  • King Bidgood's in the Bathtub

    Audrey Wood, Don Wood

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 10, 1985)
    In this delightful story, the king refuses to leave his bathtub and rule the kingdom. “Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again.”--Booklist
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  • The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

    Audrey Wood, Don Wood

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 15, 2020)
    A story known and loved by millions of children around the world, now remastered by the illustrator.Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the big hungry bear. . . How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red ripe strawberry? This classic story is beloved for its humor, expressive illustrations, and surprise ending—pure read-aloud fun!
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  • Heckedy Peg

    Audrey Wood, Don Wood

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 15, 1992)
    In this story, seven sweet children are transformed by an evil witch into specific types of food. “The inherent drama of the story, combined with the haunting images the art provides, gives the picture book a timeless quality.”--Booklist
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  • Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear!

    Audrey Wood

    Paperback (Child's Play International, Sept. 1, 2004)
    It's Christmas and the little Mouse is looking forward to opening the presents around the tree. But what about the Big Hungry Bear who lives on top of the hill? The little Mouse's brave and generous spirit reminds us that Christmas is for everyone, not just ourselves. The little Mouse and the big, hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Published in 1984, The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear has been a perennial bestseller for over twenty years in countries and languages too numerous to mention.
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