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Books in Family Storytime series

  • The Prettiest Flower: A Story About Friendship and Forgiveness

    Anna Shuttlewood

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, Oct. 16, 2018)
    Hedgehog loves her garden. Passers-by often stop to admire her beautiful flowers. But one day Hedgehog wakes to find her pretty garden ruined! Who has eaten all her plants? Hedgehog blames each of her friends, but it wasn’t any of them. Then Hedgehog has an idea. After working all day tidying and replanting her garden, she sets a trap to catch the culprit.... This endearing story about hard work, forgiveness and compromise also celebrates the beauty of an unexpected friendship. Beautifully illustrated, QEB’s Storytime series introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Featuring charming animal and human characters, the books explore important social and emotional themes like friendship, gratitude, perseverance, and overcoming fears. A Next Steps page at the back provides guidance for parents and teachers.
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  • The Bouncy Baby Bunny

    Joan Bowden, Patience Brewster

    Hardcover (Golden Books, Nov. 17, 1998)
    A baby bunny's boundless energy is a problem to his family and friends until his bouncing rids the rabbit hole of an unwelcome visitor.
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  • True Friends: A Heart Warming Story About Friendship

    Duba Kolanovic

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, Oct. 16, 2018)
    When Fox meets a goose who has been left by her flock, he decides to help her catch up with her migrating friends. Fox and Goose go on an epic journey through the city and across the sea, to return Goose to her flock. Once the chase is over, Goose realizes how much fun she's had with her new friend.A beautiful story about discovering true friendship and helping others, sure to appeal to children and parents. Sweet animal characters and stunning watercolor artwork combine for an endearing story, perfect for bedtime. Beautifully illustrated, QEB’s Storytime series introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Featuring charming animal and human characters, the books explore important social and emotional themes like friendship, gratitude, perseverance, and overcoming fears. A Next Steps page at the back provides guidance for parents and teachers.
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  • Josh and the Woo Woo

    David Bedford

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, July 1, 2009)
    The Storytime range of picture storybooks introduces young children to the thrills of sharing and reading stories. These wonderful books will quickly become bedtime favourites!
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  • Snow

    Nancy E. Wallace

    Hardcover (Golden Books, March 30, 2000)
    Now grown, a rabbit reminisces about the magic and warmth of the times when he, his brother, and his mother frolicked in the first snowfall of the year
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  • Tractor Mac

    Billy Steers

    Hardcover (Golden Books, March 9, 1999)
    Sibley the horse enjoys working year round on Stony Meadow Farm, until Farmer Bill comes home with a shiny new tractor that seems able to do all of Sibley's old jobs
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  • Astromouse: A Story About Pursuing Your Dreams

    STEVE SMALLMAN

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, June 21, 2018)
    When Pip the mouse learns that the moon is made of stinky cheese, he has a big idea—he's going to be an Astromouse! Pip makes himself a rocket out of an old funnel and some cardboard, and prepares for take-off. But blasting to the moon is harder than he thought and things don't go quite to plan. A heartwarming story about the big dreams of a little mouse, this picture book is sure to delight and entertain. Beautifully illustrated, QEB’s Storytime series introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Featuring charming animal and human characters, the books explore important social and emotional themes like friendship, gratitude, perseverance, and overcoming fears. A Next Steps page at the back provides guidance for parents and teachers.
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  • Hens Don't Crow!

    A. H. Benjamin

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, Jan. 7, 2012)
    In Hens Don’t Crow!, Rooster falls ill. Who will wake up the animals? Hen volunteers, but everyone knows hens don’t crow! Loveable characters and humorous storytelling make this year’s Storytime titles a hit for reading aloud.
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  • Storytime: Little Chick and The Secret of Sleep

    Malachy Doyle, Gill McLean

    Paperback (QEB Publishing, Sept. 1, 2016)
    'What's the secret of sleep?' wonders a wide-awake Little Chick. With the bright moon byher side she sets sail on a journey of discovery, making many new friends along the way. Can they help her find the secret to a good night's sleep?
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  • The Littlest Lighthouse Keeper

    Heidi Howarth

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, Jan. 9, 2008)
    Henry loves living by the sea and helping to look after the lighthouse. But what will happen when the lighthouse keeper goes out? Will Henry and his new friends be able to save the day? A series of enchanting storybooks guaranteed to become firm family favorites at bedtime. Written by imaginative, award-winning children’s authors High-frequency words, patterned language, and rhyme Charming, colorful illustrations make these storybooks appealing and collectable, and bring out the humour and warmth of each tale Each book includes supporting notes for parents and teachers
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  • Storytime: The Lion Who Lost His Roar But Learned to Draw

    Paula Knight, Daniel Daniel

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Find out what happens when he loses his voice, will Lionel discover a hidden talent? This beautifully illustrated book teaches children that they have undiscovered talents and encourages them to try something new. A sweet story that is sure to become a bedtime favorite. Introducing various different jungle animals whilst also introducing adjectives, this book is perfect for any young animal lover. QEB's popular Storytime series are charming books that combine colorful illustrations with heart-warming narrative, each with its own unique message or young children. The series is ever expanding and now comprises 36 titles.
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  • My Big Dog

    Janet Stevens, Susan Stevens Crummel

    Hardcover (Golden Books, Sept. 8, 1999)
    Caldecott Medalist, Janet Stevens, along with her sister, Susan Stevens-Crummel, tell a charming tale about a cat named Merl, who sees his peaceful life turn upside down when a Golden Retreiver puppy moves into the household. First in the series, My Big Dog is perfect for storytime, bedtime, or anytime!
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