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Books in Classical Books series

  • Please, Baby, Please

    Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee, Kadir Nelson

    Board book (Little Simon, Sept. 18, 2007)
    Go back to bed, baby, please, baby, please. Not on your HEAD, baby baby baby, please!... From moments fussy to fond, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, producer Tonya Lewis Lee, present a behind-the-scenes look at the chills, spills, and unequivocal thrills of bringing up baby! Vivid illustrations from celebrated artist Kadir Nelson evoke toddlerhood from sandbox to high chair to crib, and families everywhere will delight in sharing these exuberant moments again and again.
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  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt

    Helen Oxenbury, Michael Rosen

    Board book (Little Simon, Oct. 1, 1997)
    Now the very youngest readers can join in the fun with this Classic Board Book™ edition of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Full of delightful comedy and high drama, this tale of a brave family's joyous romp through sweeping landscapes is sure to win new fans.
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  • All the World

    Liz Garton Scanlon, Marla Frazee

    Board book (Little Simon, Aug. 18, 2015)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.This simple, profound, Caldecott Honor story is now available as a Classic Board Book.All the world is here. It is there. It is everywhere. All the world is right where you are. Now. Following a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning until night, this book affirms the importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to the warmth of family connections, to the widest sunset sky. Now available as a Classic Board Book, this Caldecott Honor picture book written by Liz Garton Scanlon and illustrated by Marla Frazee is perfect for the youngest of readers.
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  • Good Dog, Carl : A Classic Board Book

    Alexandra Day

    Board book (Little Simon, Feb. 1, 1996)
    Here is the book that introduced Carl, the babysitting Rottweiler, to his adoring fans. Readers will delight as Carl leads his infant mistress on a wordless romp through the house, causing chaos and destruction, but managing to restore order just before Mother returns home! Full color.
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  • The Busy Little Squirrel

    Nancy Tafuri

    Board book (Little Simon, Aug. 3, 2010)
    The leaves have started to fall. The air is cold. Squirrel needs to get ready for winter. He cannot nibble with the mice. He does not have time to hop with the frogs or run with the dogs. Will this busy little squirrel ever slow down? Focusing on all the charming features of the fall season, this sweetly illustrated story features country animals, pumpkins, leaves, apples and other signs of autumn. Now available as a sturdy board book, the newly redesigned Classic Board Book logo calls out this title's seasonal theme on the front cover.
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  • And Tango Makes Three

    Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, Henry Cole

    Board book (Little Simon, June 2, 2015)
    The heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family is now available in a sturdy board book edition.At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo got the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own. In time for the tenth anniversary of And Tango Makes Three, this Classic Board Book edition is the perfect size for small hands.
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  • Counting Kisses: A Kiss & Read Book

    Karen Katz

    Board book (Little Simon, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading. How many kisses does a tired baby need? Find out in this adorable kiss-and-count board book from Karen Katz!Count and kiss along with this bedtime book, now in a sturdy format perfect for the youngest readers.
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  • Some Bugs

    Angela DiTerlizzi, Brendan Wenzel

    Board book (Little Simon, June 14, 2016)
    Get the buzz on bugs in this Classic Board Book edition of Some Bugs by bestselling author Angela DiTerlizzi!Grab your magnifying glass! Find your field guide! And come hop, hide, swim, and glide through this buggy backyard world! Featuring butterflies and moths, crickets and cicadas, bumblebees and beetles, this zippy rhyming exploration of backyard-bug behavior is sure to have young insect enthusiasts bugging out with excitement!
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  • Sleepyheads

    Sandra J. Howatt, Joyce Wan

    Board book (Little Simon, Aug. 2, 2016)
    Get ready for bed with this soothing sleepy story—now available as a Classic Board Book!The sun has set, and sleepyheads all across the land are tucked into their cozy beds. Rabbit is snoozing in the weeds, and Duck is snuggled in the reeds. Bear is nestled in his cave, and Otter is rocking on a wave. But there’s one little sleepyhead who’s not in his bed. Where, oh where, could he be? This sweet and snuggly bedtime book with irresistible illustrations by Joyce Wan is the perfect read-aloud story to prepare little ones for a cozy night’s sleep.
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  • Ten Tiny Babies

    Karen Katz

    Board book (Little Simon, May 3, 2011)
    1 tiny baby starts to run. Along comes another... ...to have some fun! 2 silly babies spin around. Along comes another... ...and she falls down. The fun continues until ten tiny babies are exhausted from the day, fast asleep in their beds! Karen Katz's bright colors and irresistibly adorable babies are sure to be a hit among the learning-to-count crowd. This board book is perfect for even the youngest of readers.
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  • Daddy Hugs

    Karen Katz

    Board book (Little Simon, April 24, 2007)
    Daddy loves to give Baby hugs to say "I love you!" Now Baby and Daddy can cuddle and count along with this hug-and-read book perfect for Baby's teeny, tiny hands.
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  • Bear Says Thanks

    Karma Wilson, Jane Chapman

    Board book (Little Simon, Sept. 1, 2020)
    In this playful and charmingly illustrated Classic Board Book, Bear has so much to give thanks for!What better way for Bear to say thanks than over a nice, big dinner? Bear decides to throw a feast! One by one, Bear’s friends show up with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one problem: Bear’s cupboards are bare! What is he to do?