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A Celebration of the Seasons: Goodnight Songs: Illustrated by Twelve Award-Winning Picture Book Artists
Margaret Wise Brown
Hardcover (Sterling Children's Books, Aug. 4, 2015)Some fine day, just run awayTo a long unscheduled dayTo where great clouds go sailing byAbove the birds and butterfly. Fluffy clouds, butterflies, furry bunnies, and life from a bug's-eye view: This stunning sequel to the New York Times bestseller Goodnight Songs celebrates the beauty and wonder of nature all year long. Once again, a treasure trove of Margaret Wise Brown's newly uncovered verses receives loving treatment from 12 award-winning artists, including Floyd Cooper, Peter Brown, David Small, Molly Idle, and Bob Staake. From a little bear singing one morning in May to a soft snowfall, mysterious, deep, and glowing, each song is magical. An accompanying CD, with lilting songs beautifully composed and sung by Emily Gary and Tom Proutt, makes this the perfect gift for children.
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A Celebration of the Seasons: Goodnight Songs
Margaret Wise Brown
Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Oct. 2, 2018)Now this collection of beautiful nature-themed poems by Margaret Wise Brown (Goodnight Moon) comes in an adorable board edition—still gorgeously illustrated by 12 award-winning artists. Fluffy clouds, butterflies, furry bunnies, and life from a bug's-eye view: This stunning sequel to TheNew York Times bestseller Goodnight Songs celebrates the beauty and wonder of nature all year long. Once again, a treasure trove of Margaret Wise Brown's newly discovered verses receives loving treatment from 12 award-winning artists, including Floyd Cooper, Peter Brown, David Small, Molly Idle, and Bob Staake. From a little bear singing one morning in May to a soft snowfall, mysterious, deep, and glowing, each song is magical. The array of award-winning illustrators who bring Wise Brown's songs to life are: Peter Brown, Floyd Cooper, Leo Espinosa, Blanca Gómez, Molly Idle, Elly MacKay, Dadu Shin, David Small, Bob Staake, Satoe Tone, Frank Viva, and Mick Wiggins.
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The Baby Sister
Tomie dePaola
Paperback (Puffin Books, June 21, 1999)Tommy's so excited that his mom is having a baby, and he asks her for a baby sister with a red ribbon in her hair. But he didn't ask for stern Nana Fall-River to come while his mom is in the hospital. Tommy and Nana don't get along very well, but when little Maureen is born, all the trouble is forgotten.
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When the Elephant Walks
Keiko Kasza
Paperback (Puffin, March 17, 1997)When the elephant walks he scares the bear who runs away and scares the crocodile who runs away and scares the wild hog in this never-ending animal story
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The Baby Sister
Tomie dePaola
School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, June 21, 1999)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When he learns that his mother is going to have a baby, Tommy is very excited and hopes that the baby will be a sister.
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The Wolf's Chicken Stew
Keiko Kasza
Library Binding (Perfection Learning, April 1, 1996)In an effort to fatten up Mrs. Chicken for his delicious stew, Wolf unwittingly makes some new friends. The wolf is an endearing critter whose expressions run the gamut from sly to shy to downright lovable. A good option for story hours.--Booklist. Winner of the Kentucky Bluegrass Award. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Full color.
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