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Books in Random House Picturebacks series

  • Please And Thank You Book

    Richard Scarry

    Hardcover (Turtleback, Aug. 12, 1973)
    A series of stories featuring Huckle, Lowly, Pig Will, Pig Won't, and other characters who demonstrate the good will generated by nice manners. Turtleback binding is a highly durable alternative to a hardcover or paperback book. The comprehensive cover reinforcement process will drastically combat wear and tear, keeping your favorite books in great condition for years to come! Turtleback books are ideal for any reader, or for use in schools or libraries.
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  • P.J. THE SPOILED BUNNY

    Marilyn Sadler

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, March 12, 1986)
    P.J. Bunny finally learns that if he wants people to play with him he can't always have his own way.
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  • Big Treasury of Little Animals

    Phoebe Dunn

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 24, 2007)
    A deluxe hardcover bind-up of six sweet and charming, long-selling Picturebacks illustrated with full-color photographs by the renowned photographer Phoebe Dunn. The titles, all about newborn animals that become beloved pets, are: The Little Puppy, The Little Kitten, The Little Lamb, The Little Duck, The Little Pig, and The Little Rabbit. Readers learn how to care for these pets, and what happens when they're no longer little baby animals.
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  • Big Dog... Little Dog: A Bedtime Story

    P D Eastman

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Aug. 1, 1973)
    Two dogs who are opposite in every way are also the best of friends. The bold, colorful drawings are appealing and emphasize the concepts of size, color, and opposites.--Booklist.
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  • Someone Is Eating the Sun

    Ruth A. Sonneborn

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 12, 1974)
    Hen Rooster, Duck, Pig, and Goat all panic when they witness an eclipse of the sun
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  • A My Name is Alice

    Sesame Street

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 17, 1989)
    The Muppets introduce the alphabet with short poems about dinosaurs, cookies, ladders, quilts, and zebras.
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  • The wolf and the seven kids

    Jacob Grimm

    Paperback (Random House, Jan. 1, 1978)
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  • Go Away, Bad Dreams!

    Susan Hill, Vanessa Julian-Ottie

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, March 12, 1985)
    When Tom is frightened by his bad dreams, his mother helps him to overcome his fears
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  • PETERKIN MEETS STAR-PA

    Emilie Boon

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 12, 1985)
    A child plucks a star from the sky and takes it home for his own; but the star is not happy in its new environment.
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  • Babar Saves the Day

    Laurent Brunhoff

    Library Binding (Econo-Clad Books, Oct. 16, 1999)
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  • Jack And The Leprechaun

    Ivan Robertson, Katy Bratun

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Jan. 25, 2000)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. While visiting his cousin Sean in Ireland on St. Patrick's Day, Jack the mouse tries to catch a leprechaun for himself. Children will delight in learning about Irish folk tales and traditions and the customs of St. Patrick's Day.
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  • Christmas is Coming with Ruth J. Morehead's Holly Babes

    Ruth J. Morehead

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 10, 1990)
    Illus. in full color. Holly-besprigged toddlers illustrate every page of this festive collection of 16 favorite holidays songs and poems, including "Deck the Halls," "Jingle Bells," and many more.
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