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Books published by publisher Sea Star Books

  • The Anne of Green Gables Cookbook

    Kate McDonald, L. M. Montgomery, Barbara Di Lella

    Paperback (Seal Books, Aug. 1, 1988)
    Inspired by the most famous of all Canadian children's books, L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables,this cookbook combines easy step-by-step recipes with charming watercolours of Anne and her friends and quotations from three of the ever-popular Anne books. Never before have good things to eat and drink been so successfully derived from cooking episodes in children's literature. From 'Poetical Egg Salad Sandwiches' to 'Anne's Liniment Cake' and 'Diana Barry's Favourite Raspberry Cordial,' these delicious treats will be fun to make--and they'll be sure to turn out well because they were kitchen-tested by a twelve-year old who had perfect results!
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  • Good Night, Little Sea Otter

    Janet Halfmann, Wish Williams

    Paperback (Star Bright Books, June 1, 2012)
    It s time for bed, but Little Sea Otter wants to say good night to ALL the creatures of the sea before she settles down. A patient Mama Sea Otter waits until all the good nights are said-gently reminding Little Sea Otter to say good night to her-and then Mama and Little Sea Otter snuggle together in a bed of sea kelp. With luminous illustrations of the sea, Good Night, Little Sea Otter is the perfect bedtime book for youngsters and their loving parents to share as they snuggle at bedtime. Preschoolers and their parents will make Good Night, Little Sea Otter a classic bedtime book for generations to come.
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  • Humbug Rabbit

    Lorna Balian

    Paperback (Star Bright Books, Feb. 1, 2016)
    "There is no Easter Bunny!" insists Father Rabbit." And rabbits do not lay eggs!" Despite his protests, the Rabbit children are convinced that their father is the Easter Bunny. "Humbug and foolishness!" is Father Rabbit's answer when his little bunnies keep insisting that he must be the Easter Bunny! Chaos ensues when Granny, who lives in a house above the Rabbit family s burrow, decorates eggs for her grandchildren s Easter egg hunt and they disappear. Who would do such a dastardly thing? Where could they be? What will be next? It is a day full of colorful surprises for everyone especially Father Rabbit when unexpected things start hatching.
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  • Hip, Hop

    Catherine Hnatov

    Board book (Star Bright Books, Oct. 10, 2014)
    In this high contrast board book, playful images of friendly animals hop and splash, tweet and purr in captivating, contrasting black and white illustrations that will engage babies and toddlers and make this a favorite read-aloud book for young readers. Hip, Hip is a fun way to encourage language and vocabulary development while sharing a book with your child!
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  • Loving Me

    Debby Slier

    Board book (Star Bright Books, March 15, 2013)
    Whether it is a gentle kiss from mom, a hug from dad, a playful romp with an older brother, or reading with grandpa, babies and toddlers will discover the importance of family relationships in these charming photographs of Native American families. Loving Me features multi-generational family members loving and caring for a child, as they tenderly show their babies and young children how much they are loved in this book of love and diversity.
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  • Wash Day

    Barbara H. Cole, Ronald Himler

    Hardcover (Star Bright Books, June 30, 2004)
    On wash day, Miss Ett does the laudry while Grandpa entertains the children. This story shows how friendship bridges the barriers of age and race. IRA Notable Book
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  • The Aminal

    Lorna Balian, Lecia Balian

    Hardcover (Star Bright Books, Feb. 15, 2005)
    Patrick finds an "aminal" and decides to take it home. He describes it to Molly, who tells Calvin, who tells Freddie, and the "aminal" becomes more frightening with each new description. Soon, Patrick's friends think they must save him from the giant green "aminal" monster!
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  • Scary Stories to Read When It's Dark

    Arnold Lobel, Alvin Schwartz, Jane O'Connor, Lane Smith, Laura Cecil, Judith Bauer Stamper, Betsy Byers

    Paperback (SeaStar Books, July 1, 2000)
    Encounter a creepy croaker who eats little froggies for supper, and a mysterious man who waves his bloody fingers! Includes seven stories, featuring Arnold Lobel, Lane Smith, Betsy Byars, Marc Simont, Alvin Schwartz, Dirk Zimmer, Jane O'Connor, G. Brian Karas, and more.
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  • Where's the Baby?

    Cheryl Christian, Laura Dwight

    Board book (Star Bright Books, May 1, 1996)
    Here are the baby's things, but where is the baby? Lift the flaps to find out! Play a joyous game of hide-and-seek as you and your baby share this book and time together.
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  • We Can Do It!

    Laura Dwight

    Paperback (Star Bright Books, Oct. 10, 2005)
    Photographs show five pre-school children, each with a disability, leading full, productive and happy lives because they believe We Can Do It!Glossary and resource list included. Finalist, Benjamin Franklin Award
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  • What's In My Garden?

    Cheryl Christian, Annie Beth Ericsson

    Board book (Star Bright Books, May 15, 2013)
    What's In My Garden? is a a fun way for children to learn to name the colors of favorite vegetables as they gather the produce in their basket. The lift-the-flap board book helps toddlers and babies develop fine motor skills!Children love interactive books and this one will engage little ones from the start!
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  • Madison and the New Neighbors

    Vanita Braver

    Paperback (Star Bright Books, Oct. 1, 2014)
    Madison has a new mission to raise money for her class by selling candy and to earn a school T-shirt. She is eager to call on her neighbors to sell candy, but refuses to go to Mrs. Patel s, whose family has just moved into the neighborhood from India. Seema, a new girl in school lives there. Seema rides the same school bus as Madison, but Madison has never talked to Seema. All Madison's friends think Seema is weird and speaks funny. In her room, Madison reflects on her behavior, and decides to visit Mrs. Patel s house. Madison and the New Neighbors illustrates the virtue of accepting differences and respect for others who are different from us through questioning and self-reflection.
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