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Books in Oakey Picture Books series

  • Totally Uncool

    Janice Levy, Chris Monroe

    Hardcover (Lerner Pub Group, Nov. 1, 1998)
    As she describes all the things that are "uncool" about her father's latest girlfriend, a young girl begins to admit that there are some things she likes about her
    J
  • In the Pond

    Anna Milbourne

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, Jan. 1, 2007)
    One hot summer in a pond, a tadpole grows into a frog.
    L
  • Mama's Perfect Present

    Diane Goode

    Paperback (Puffin, May 1, 1999)
    Two children have some problems when they take their dog along as they search for just the right present for their mother's birthday
    J
  • The House Cat

    Helen *Author SIGNED/INSCRIBED!* Cooper

    Hardcover (Scholastic, March 15, 1993)
    A story of Tom-cat, who is put in a cardboard box and forced to move to a new house. He has many adventures when he tries to find his way back to his old home.
    J
  • How Big Was a Dinosaur?

    Anna Milbourne, Serena Riglietti

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Pipkin the penguin goes back in time to investigate how big the dinosaurs were, and meets dinosaurs of varying size.
    K
  • Widdermaker

    Pattie L. Schnetzler, Rick Sealock

    Hardcover (Carolrhoda Books, Sept. 1, 2002)
    The efforts of Cowpoke Pete and his pony, Desert Rose, to tame Widdermaker, the meanest, low-downest bull the West has ever seen, have unexpected and very pleasant results.
    O
  • The A to Z Beastly Jamboree

    Robert Bender

    Paperback (Puffin, July 1, 1999)
    Presents an alphabet book with a twist as a wild cast of characters does the oddest things, such as zebras zipper a Z and lions launch an L, with fun-filled illustrations to enhance a child's journey through the alphabet. Reprint.
    J
  • Thomas' Big Storybook

    Rev. W. Awdry

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 26, 2006)
    Six action-packed Thomas & Friendsâ„¢ books about the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his many friends on the Island of Sodor are collected in a big, sturdy hardcover anthology. The six books offer a total of TWO DOZEN stories that train-loving girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will read over and over for hours of enjoyment. In addition to everyone's beloved Number 1 little blue steam engine, the stories also star Percy, Henry, James, Diesel, Donald and Douglas, Edward, Gordon, Annie and Clarabel, Terence the Tractor, Duck, Bertie the Bus, Harold the Helcopter, Bill and Ben, and many more characters. There's humor, friendship, and excitement for all!
    N
  • First Thousand Words in Russian

    Heather Amery

    Hardcover (Edc Pub, Feb. 1, 1984)
    Colorful and humorous pictures illustrate the meanings of the basic vocabulary of the Russian language
    Z+
  • Christmas at Ivy Cottage

    E.J. Taylor

    Paperback (Scholastic Hippo, )
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  • My Ol' Man

    Patricia Polacco

    Paperback (Puffin Books, May 24, 1999)
    Patricia's father is always telling stories, and the best is the one about the magic rock. But does the rock have enough magic to help when he loses his job?
    M
  • In the Castle

    Anna Milbourne

    Paperback (Usborne Books, Aug. 1, 2011)
    This is a new paperback edition of this charming title in the popular and expanding "Usborne Picture Books" series, which introduces very young children to key subjects in a friendly and informative way. Young children will be enthralled as they follow the imaginative adventures of a little boy who is whisked back in time as he plays in the ruins of a castle, only to find himself transported to the hustle and bustle of the building in its heyday - complete with jousts, banquets and valiant deeds. The delightful illustrations of Benji Davies evoke all the magic and wonder of life in an historic castle, while the simple accompanying text both engages and informs.
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