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Cowboy Small
Lois Lenski
Board book (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 24, 2006)Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Together they round up cattle for branding and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his friends, and sleeps under the stars.
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The Little Train
Lois Lenski
Board book (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 24, 2002)Mr. Small does it all!In this adventure, Engineer Small drives his little train from Tinytown to the city-and back. Along the way, the little train passes tunnels and stops at stations to pick up cargo and passengers.Presented in full color for the first time, Lois Lenski's The Little Train will delight a whole new generation of readers as they learn all about the ins and outs of a working train.
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Policeman Small
Lois Lenski
Board book (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 24, 2006)Policeman Small gets to see a lot of what goes on in town. He's at his post, directing traffic, by six o'clock in the morning. On one busy day, Policeman Small makes sure the town's kids get to school safely. He also helps an ambulance and fire truck get through the intersection, and even leads a parade on his motorcycle. During the rush, Policeman Small spreads his cheer by saying hello to all the people passing in cars.
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The Little Train
Lois Lenski
Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 24, 2000)Mr. Small does it all!In this adventure, Engineer Small drives his little train from Tinytown to the city-and back. Along the way, the little train passes tunnels and stops at stations to pick up cargo and passengers.Presented in full color for the first time, Lois Lenski's The Little Train will delight a whole new generation of readers as they learn all about the ins and outs of a working train.
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The Little Airplane
Lois Lenski
Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 27, 2003)Mr. Small is a high-flying pilot in this adventure! Pilot Small prepares for his flight, and then enjoys the bird’s-eye view from above. As fresh today as when it was first published, this fun and informative look at flying is perfect for airplane trips.
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Cowboy Small
Lois Lenski
Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Nov. 27, 2001)Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Together they round up cattle for branding and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his friends, and sleeps under the stars.
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The Little Sailboat
Lois Lenski
Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 27, 2003)Mr. Small is a sailor in this maritime adventure! Captain Small and his dog Tinker sail and fish together. When a storm comes, Captain Small heads for the safety of the shore. A comforting, nostalgic story full of information about sailing.
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The Little Auto
Lois Lenski
Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, March 27, 2001)Mr. Small has a shiny red auto. On nice days, Mr. Small takes his car out of the garage and goes for a drive. He can drive fast enough to pass a horse and buggy! He runs into trouble when it begins to rain and he gets a flat tire. But he is able to fix the tire, the sun comes out, and Mr. Small drives his little auto back into the garage.
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Now It's Fall
Lois Lenski
Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 24, 2000)School bells and apples and big ripe pumpkins-all the pleasures of fall come alive in this newly reissued classic by award winner Lois Lenski. First published in 1948, Now It's Fall is a timeless celebration of autumn that will enchant a whole new generation of young readers with its gently recolored illustrations.
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The Little Family
Lois Lenski
Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 22, 2002)The Little family is composed of Mr. and Mrs. Little and their two children Sally and Tommy Little. Together the Littles share in the routine activities of family life in the early 1930s: they get dressed for the day, they eat breakfast, and enjoy their chores and playtime together. Children will recognize their lives and enjoy noting the differences between the Littles’ time and the present. The world has changed a great deal since 1932, but it’s fascinating to see that some things haven’t changed much at all!
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I Like Winter
Lois Lenski
Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 24, 2000)Sleds and snowman and singing Christmas carols - the joys of wintertime are celebrated in this beautiful new edition of the 1950 classic by award winner Lois Lenski. Rhyming text and simple illustrations that have been gently recolored make this festive time of year come alive no matter what the season.
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Spring Is Here
Lois Lenski
Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 25, 2005)Laughing, playing, dancing, see the children gay—Hear them singing, “Spring is here, Spring is here today.” Could there be a more cheerful time of year than spring? Winter is over, birds are singing, flowers are in bloom . . . and it’s time to play outside! Lois Lenski’s rhyming, pocket-size picture book—published in 1945, and out of print for decades—is back in full, glorious color.“What a pleasure to rediscover a classic children’s author! And what a pleasure to help today’s children discover one for the first time! Many thanks are due to Random House for re-releasing [her books] with their original covers and illustrations. It is one of the charms of Lois Lenski that she educated children so gently.”—Infodad.com, Four Stars“The charm and usefulness of these books hasn’t diminished at all since they were first published in the 40’s.”—Jacksonville Florida Times-Union
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