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Books in Lois Lenski Books series

  • The Little Airplane

    Lois Lenski

    Library Binding (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.From the Hardcover edition.
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  • Mr. and Mrs. Noah

    Lois Lenski

    Board book (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 22, 2002)
    Mr. and Mrs. Noah are told to build an ark. Together with their three sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—the family gathers two of each animal and saves them from the coming flood. Lois Lenski lends her unique voice and visual style to the classic Bible story, turning it into a fun family story that the youngest initiates of Noah’s Ark will enjoy.From the Hardcover edition.
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  • I Like Winter

    Lois Lenski

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Nov. 14, 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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  • Now It's Fall

    Lois Lenski

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Nov. 14, 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 Sailboat

    Lois Lenski

    Library Binding (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 Family

    Lois Lenski

    Library Binding (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!From the Hardcover edition.
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  • Cowboy Small

    Lois Lenski

    Library Binding (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.From the Hardcover edition.
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  • Animals

    Valentina Facci, Sally Ann DelVino

    Hardcover (Running Press Kids, May 1, 2018)
    Learn all about your favorite animals with this cool, innovative 3D format! Do you know what the difference is between vertebrates and invertebrates? How are mammals different from other types of animals? How does a fish swim? How do birds fly? Why does a jaguar have spots? Answers to these fascinating questions and more lay inside Animals: A Lens Book, a fun and fascinating illustrated book that promises to provide hours of fun and learning for kids. Use the three different color lenses in the book's cover to make discoveries about all different types of animals on each page. You'll never look at the animal world the same way again after learning all these curious facts about our furry (and not-so-furry) friends.
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  • The Little Fire Engine

    Lois Lenski

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 24, 2000)
    Mr. Small does it all!In this adventure, Fireman Small rushes to battle a fire in town. When the alarm bell rings, Fireman Small suits up and roars down the road in his shiny red fire engine. When he helps extinguish the fire and rescues a young girl, Fireman Small becomes a hero in Tinytown.Now back in print in full color, Lois Lenski's timeless story of Fireman Small and his little fire engine is sure to delight a new generation of young readers.
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  • The Little Farm

    Lois Lenski

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Nov. 27, 2001)
    Farmer Small takes care of hungry cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, and more—all in just one day! Throughout the year, he keeps his farm running smoothly by plowing the fields and selling fruits and vegetables.
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  • Policeman Small

    Lois Lenski

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, March 27, 2001)
    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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  • Tom the Mouse: A story by Lois McKinney

    Ms Lois McKinney, Mr Raoul A Pascual

    Paperback (Independently published, Sept. 24, 2018)
    We all love treats, but we don’t all love the same ones. You may even find, as Tom did, that favorite treats of others are gross! Follow the adventures of Tom the mouse as he searches for answers and discovers life. This is an interactive book where the reader and the children take turns doing animal sounds and looking for hidden treats in the pages. At the end you can also search for your own name.This book is written for ages 2 to 10. It is full of bright colors and animals. A young mouse named Tom runs away because he feels his Mom wasn't giving him enough treats. It is while he is away that his adventure of meeting different animals convinces him that a secure home with his Mom isn't such a bad place after all.