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Books in Child's Play Library series

  • The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

    Audrey Wood, Don Wood

    Board book (Child's Play International, May 1, 1998)
    First published in 1984, a picture book in which the Little Mouse will do all he can to save his strawberry from the Big, Hungry Bear, even if it means sharing it with the reader. The Little Mouse and the Big Hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the bear...How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red, ripe strawberry.
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  • Quick as a Cricket

    Audrey Wood, Don Wood

    Hardcover (Childs Play Intl Ltd, Aug. 1, 1982)
    A young boy describes himself as "loud as a lion," "quiet as a clam," "tough as a rhino," and "gentle as a lamb"
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  • The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear

    Don Wood, Audrey Wood

    Hardcover (Child's Play, April 1, 1997)
    Little Mouse worries that the big, hungry bear will take his freshly picked, ripe, red strawberry for himself
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  • Quick as a Cricket

    Don Wood

    Board book (Child's Play International, May 1, 1998)
    A celebration of a child's growing self awareness, and a prime example of how books can contribute to this. Whether brave or shy, strong or weak, in the end the young boy celebrates all different, apparently contradictory parts of himself.
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  • Puzzle Island

    Paul Adshead

    Paperback (Childs Play Intl Ltd, Sept. 1, 1990)
    The reader is asked to find hidden animals in the pictures and identify a mysterious creature believed to be extinct.
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  • Harold Finds a Voice

    Courtney Dicmas

    Paperback (Child's Play (International) Ltd, June 1, 2015)
    Harold is an amazing mimic, and can imitate the sound of everything in his home. Tired of repeating the same old noises, he yearns to find out what other voices there are in the big, wide world. But what happens when he suddenly realizes that he doesn't yet have a voice of his own? This fantastic debut by author/illustrator Courtney Dicmas recounts Harold's hilarious tale. It's full of color, humor and invention, and children will love to join in with Harold as he mimics everyday noises.
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  • Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear!

    Audrey Wood

    Paperback (Child's Play International, Sept. 1, 2004)
    It's Christmas and the little Mouse is looking forward to opening the presents around the tree. But what about the Big Hungry Bear who lives on top of the hill? The little Mouse's brave and generous spirit reminds us that Christmas is for everyone, not just ourselves. The little Mouse and the big, hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Published in 1984, The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear has been a perennial bestseller for over twenty years in countries and languages too numerous to mention.
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  • Tooth Fairy

    Audrey Wood

    Paperback (Childs Play Intl Ltd, Sept. 1, 2003)
    When Matthew loses a tooth, Jessica decides to make the Tooth Fairy's visit doubly worthwhile. Fantastic for encouraging children to keep their teeth clean enough to warrant a place in the 'hall of perfect teeth'.
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  • Rabbityness

    Jo Empson

    Paperback (Childs Play Intl Ltd, April 1, 2012)
    Rabbit enjoys doing rabbity things, but he also loves un-rabbity things! When Rabbit suddenly disappears, no one knows where he has gone. His friends are desolate. But, as it turns out, Rabbit has left behind some very special gifts for them, to help them discover their own unrabbity talents! This is a stunning debut picture book by author/illustrator Jo Empson. Rabbityness celebrates individuality, encourages the creativity in everyone and positively introduces children to dealing with loss of any kind.
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  • Quick as a Cricket

    Audrey Wood, Don Wood

    Paperback (Childs Play Intl Ltd, Aug. 1, 1988)
    A celebration of a child's growing self awareness, and a prime example of how books can contribute to this. Whether brave or shy, strong or weak, in the end the young boy celebrates all different, apparently contradictory parts of himself. Complete with Audio CD.
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  • Cat's Colors

    Airlie Anderson

    Hardcover (Child's Play International, Aug. 1, 2016)
    What better thing to do on a grey day than collect some colours? Cat decides to do just that, but where will she find them? A charming, deceptively simple story about making the most of the world around us, and giving something back in return.
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  • Scaredy Cats

    Audrey Wood

    Paperback (Child's Play International Ltd, June 1, 2005)
    When Mother Cat sends her two youngest kittens to do an errand in town, their imaginations run wild with scary possibilities.
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