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Books in Picture Puffin Fact Books series

  • Sisters are for Making Sandcastles

    Harriet Ziefert, Chris L. Demarest

    Paperback (Puffin Books, July 9, 2001)
    You can climb a tree with a sister, or have a pillow fight, or ride the see-saw. A sister can keep you company in the back of the car, play dress-up with you, and help you when it’s time to clean up. A sister is a special someone to love. This sweet, lively lift-the-flap book is perfect for sisters and brothers to share. Children will delight in seeing all the fun things there are to do with a sister.
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  • Mr. Satie and the Great Art Contest

    Tomie dePaola

    Paperback (Puffin, Feb. 15, 2007)
    Through the diplomatic efforts of Uncle Satie, two talented Parisian artists, Henri and Pablo, end their feud. Originally published as Bonjour, Mr. Satie. Reprint.
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  • Gilberto and the Wind

    Marie Hall Ets

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Jan. 26, 1978)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A young boy finds in the wind a playmate of many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out.
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  • Cars

    Anne Rockwell

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Oct. 1, 1992)
    Using simple text and illustrations, this book introduces colorful cars of all kinds—and their uses—to young children."Rockwell's neat, brightly hued graphics are instantly recognizable, and little boys and girls will love this entertaining exploration of cars." —Publishers Weekly
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  • Smoky Mountain Rose: An Appalachian Cinderella

    Alan Schroeder, Brad Sneed

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, May 8, 2000)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In this variation on the Cinderella story, based on the Charles Perrault version but set in the Smoky Mountains, Rose loses her glass slipper at a party given by the rich feller on the other side of the creek.
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  • Santa Claustrophobia

    Mike Reiss, David Catrow

    Paperback (Puffin, Sept. 14, 2006)
    Holiday characters ranging from the Easter Bunny to the April Fool try to take over Christmas responsibilities so that stressed Saint Nick can take a vacation. By the creators of How Murray Saved Christmas. Reprint.
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  • The Frog Prince, Continued

    Jon Scieszka, Steve Johnson

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Sept. 1, 1994)
    After the Princess kissed the frog, he turned into a handsome prince and they lived happily ever after... or "did they?" The Princess can't stand the Prince's froggy habits - the way he hops around on the furniture, or sneaks off to the lily pond. The Prince is unhappy, too, and decides that it would be best if he were changed back to a frog. But finding a witch who will do the job is harder than he expects. They all seem to have other spells in mind...
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  • Peepo!

    Janet Ahlberg, Allan Ahlberg

    Paperback (Penguin Uk, June 1, 1999)
    During games of peek-a-boo, a baby sees his grandma, father, sisters, mother, and pets playing and working in various parts of the house and outside.
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  • Stay up Late

    David Byrne, Maira Kalman

    Paperback (Puffin, Oct. 30, 1989)
    Family members and friends entertain a new baby on his first night at home.
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  • Good Night, Gorilla

    Peggy Rathmann

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback, May 1, 2000)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. An unobservant zookeeper is followed home by all the animals he thinks he has left behind in the zoo.
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  • Bear Party

    William Pene Du Bois

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Nov. 1, 1987)
    A wise old koala bear plans a costume party to stop the terrible feuding among the koalas
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  • Who Says Woof

    John Butler

    Board book (Puffin, Feb. 25, 2003)
    A wonderfully tactile board book version of John Butler's fabulous Who Says Woof? Five favourite animals are here in all their furry, fuzzy glory, highlighted with beautifully soft flocking, making this book and guessing game a real visual and tactile treat.
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