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  • Quiet Koala, Noisy Monkey: A Book of Jungle Opposites

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, Sept. 15, 2015)
    A book about opposites from bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers!Koala is sleepy and quiet. Here comes Monkey. He is active and noisy. And it’s really lively in the jungle now! There’s a lot happening in the jungle. If you take a good look around, you’ll see lots of opposites. Is Giraffe’s neck short or long? And is Elephant wet or dry? A fun book with flaps that make animals appear in surprising ways. For children ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child's language development.
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  • Officer Pete

    Ruth Wielockx

    Hardcover (Clavis, July 1, 2018)
    "'Officer Pete' by Ruth Wielockx is a fun picture book about a young policeman who is searching for something." - Wayne A McCoy Police Officer Pete has an important job today. The chief asked him to take a letter to the post office. It says TOP SECRET in big black letters. Pete immediately sets off, but then someone steals his cap. “Stop, thief!” Officer Pete calls. And he sets off in pursuit with his tracking dog, Sniffer. Will Pete find his police cap? And who’s the thief? A funny and exciting picture book about a brave police officer and his clever dog. (And about a surprise party. Shhh!) For keen noses ages 4 and up.
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  • My Bed

    Anita Bijsterbosch

    Hardcover (Clavis, April 1, 2018)
    "Must Read Spring Picture Books. Kids will enjoy lifting the pages to see the animals in their unique beds." - Melissa Taylor, Imagination SoupIt’s Late. Everyone is tired. “Time to go to bed!” Reindeer says. But which bed belongs to Reindeer?A funny story with flaps for sleepy toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.
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  • The Boy and the Egg

    Ellen DeLange, Martina Heiduczek

    Paperback (Clavis, Feb. 1, 2019)
    "An incredibly charming story about discovery, research, and the power of curiosity in young people." A boy discovers an egg and wonders what is inside. Could it be a turtle? A dinosaur? A new pet? Filled with humor and wonder this imaginative picture book is for nature lovers big and small. - Guided Reading Level I
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  • Benji and the 24 Pound Banana Squash

    Alan C. Fox, Eefje Kuijl

    Hardcover (Clavis, Oct. 16, 2017)
    The first children's book by New York Times bestselling author Alan C. Fox!Benji has made up his mind: he's going to grow the biggest banana squash ever from the tiny seeds he saved last summer. In spring, when the soil is soft, he plants the seeds, waters them, waits, waters them and waits. Will his dream come true?A lighthearted picture book about dreaming and gardening. For little gardeners ages 4 and up.Guided Reading Level L
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  • A Kiss for Giraffe

    Judith Koppens, Suzanne Diederen

    Hardcover (Clavis, April 9, 2019)
    "This title is recommended for school and public libraries to talk about critical thinking skills and friendship" - School Library Journal Giraffe and Piggy are best friends. Piggy wants to give Giraffe a kiss, but Giraffe is too tall. What will Piggy do? An endearing and simple story about friendship. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions.
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  • The Child in the Manger

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, Oct. 31, 2010)
    “The perfect introduction to the Christmas story for the very young. . . Excellent, also, for both religious and nonreligious families.” - BookPage One day, a long time ago, Mary and Joseph went on a long journey. They had to walk very far, to the city of Bethlehem. The king wanted to count all the people in his country. Among them were Joseph, Mary and the child that was still in Mary’s womb. A simple version of the Christmas tale with colorful illustrations. Recommended for young children.
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  • Benji and the Giant Kite

    Alan C. Fox, Eefje Kuijl

    Hardcover (Clavis, Aug. 1, 2018)
    The second book in the Benji series from bestselling author Alan. C. Fox!In a small shop, Benji sees a beautiful kite. It’s huge and it’s bright orange. But the kite is also very expensive. Benji takes on all kind of jobs to earn the money to buy the kite . . . Then finally, the day comes he can fly it!An inspiring read-aloud picture book about ambition, perseverance, and kite-flying. For aspiring aviators ages 4 and up.
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  • Stars and Planets

    Pierre Winters, Margot Senden

    Hardcover (Clavis, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Questions such as What causes day and night? Why does the moon look different on different nights? Is the sun a star? and How many planets are there? are answered in this book for curious children. Full of facts about the earth, the moon, the sun, the stars, the galaxy, and the other planets, this informative picture book contains activities, a cartoon, a poem, a foldout page, and a mini quiz to make young learners real experts
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  • Good Night, Little Billy-Bob

    Pauline Oud

    Hardcover (Clavis, Nov. 15, 2016)
    “Great for toddlers and their favorite grownups to snuggle up and read together.” ― Mom Read It See how little Billy-Bob yawns! It’s time to go to sleep. But hey, what is that sound? Little Billy-Bob is climbing out of his bed! What are you doing, little Billy-Bob? A cheerful and reassuring book about going to bed. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.
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  • Christmas with Lily and Milo

    Pauline Oud

    Hardcover (Clavis, Oct. 1, 2012)
    The perfect Christmas story to read this Holiday Season! Lily and Milo are going to buy a Christmas tree. They are wearing warm clothes because it's snowing. In the garden, they make a snowman. In the house, they choose decorations for the tree: ornaments, tinsel, and a gold topper! But when the Christmas tree is ready, Milo is nowhere to be found... A cozy Christmas story featuring favorite friends, Lily and Milo. For toddlers aged 24 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.
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  • Squirrel in Winter

    Lizelot Versteeg

    Board book (Clavis, Oct. 16, 2017)
    An interactive, playful seek-and find book for children!Winter is here! A thick layer of snow covers the forest. Many animals are going to sleep in their warm little houses. Squirrel is getting tired too, but he has to do something important before he goes to sleep. He has to say good-night to all his animal friends! Where do the animals sleep? And can you find the snowdrop on every page?A playful seek-and-find book about prepositions and nature in the winter. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child's language development.Guided Reading Level I
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