Books in The Big little book series

A Golden classic about a bunny—and a little duck that is about to hatch! A perfect gift for your child on Easter. Once there was a little bunny. He was all alone. One day he found an egg. He could hear something moving inside the egg. What was it? The tale of a bunny's discovery of a mysterious egg--a Big Golden Book beloved by generations--is available for the first time in the Little Golden Book line, with its original illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Leonard Weisgard. This Springtime classic by the author of Goodnight Moon is now perfectly sized for Easter baskets!

How to Love the Difficult People in Your LifeMost of us know someone who, for whatever reason, always seems to cause problems, irritate others, or incite conflict. Often, these people are a part of our daily lives. The truth is that these trouble makers haven’t necessarily asked to be this way. Sometimes we need to learn new approaches to deal with people who are harder to get along with or love.How to Hug a Porcupine: Easy Ways to Love Difficult People in Your Life, explains that making peace with others isn’t as tough or terrible as we think it is–especially when you can use an adorable animal analogy and apply it to real-life problems.How to Hug a Porcupine provides tips for calming the quills of parents, children, siblings, strangers, and other prickly people you may encounter. Among other tips, How to Hug a Porcupine includes: *Three easy ways to end an argument*How to spot the porcupine in others *How to spot the porcupine in ourselvesWith a foreword by noted psychotherapist Dr. Debbie Ellis, widow of Dr. Albert Ellis, How to Hug a Porcupine is a truly special book.

A New York Times Bestseller “A charming story about finding a safe place to let your freak flag fly.” —People “Young readers who have ever felt too big or been made to feel small will feel just right in the cheerful glow of Weiner’s contemporary fairy tale.” —The New York Times Book Review From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes a “smartly crafted” (BCCB) and “heartwarming” (School Library Journal) tale of friendship, furry creatures, and finding the place where you belong.Alice Mayfair, twelve years old, slips through the world unseen and unnoticed. Ignored by her family and shipped off to her eighth boarding school, Alice would like a friend. And when she rescues Millie Maximus from drowning in a lake one day, she finds one. But Millie is a Bigfoot, part of a clan who dwells deep in the woods. Most Bigfoots believe that people—NoFurs, as they call them—are dangerous, yet Millie is fascinated with the No-Fur world. She is convinced that humans will appreciate all the things about her that her Bigfoot tribe does not: her fearless nature, her lovely singing voice, and her desire to be a star. Alice swears to protect Millie’s secret. But a league of Bigfoot hunters is on their trail, led by a lonely kid named Jeremy. And in order to survive, Alice and Millie have to put their trust in each other—and have faith in themselves—above all else.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes the second book in the “smartly crafted” (BCCB) and “heartwarming” (School Library Journal) trilogy about friendship, furry creatures, and finding the place where you belong.Twelve-year-old Alice Mayfair has a secret. She’s not human. But who—or what—is she? While Alice goes in search of her past, her best friend Millie Maximus, a tiny Bigfoot with a big voice, prepares for her future. Together they plan to sneak off to New York City, where Millie hopes to audition for The Next Stage, the TV show she’s sure will rocket her to stardom and free her from the suffocating expectations of her tribe. Meanwhile Jeremy Bigelow’s Bigfoot research has put him on the radar of a shadowy government organization led by a mysterious man named Trip Carruthers. The Bigfoots have something, a chemical so powerful and dangerous that the government will do anything to obtain it. And Jeremy is tasked with securing it once and for all. In an unexpected twist of fate, Jeremy, Alice, and Millie find themselves facing off at a crossroads. But in order to determine where they’re going, they have to first figure out where they come from—and draw the line between what is good, what is evil, and what it means to be a hero.

- On that glorious day at Mount Sinai, the Hebrew Israelites made a promise to the MOST HIGH to obey the commandments forever."- Explore this fun and loving story as David embarks on a journey to learn his biblical ancestry, travel to the park and take care of his siblings.Navigate your way through these amazing illustrations. A wonderfully decorated story, the colorful images in this book will have your little one intrigued. A read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children. Find the scriptures hidden in each illustration. Sabbath friendly material Book #1 of series

Get ready for an exciting ski adventure with the Little Rippers! Brother and sister, Max and Molly Beckett, are looking forward to their annual ski weekend with their grandfather at Powderhound Mountain. But when they arrive, Grandpa tells the kids that he signed them up for the Little Rippers ski group. Max and Molly are worried about keeping up with the other Little Rippers. Wyatt is a waterskier from Florida, Jenna is a well-traveled skier from Colorado, and Chase is a know-it-all local. The group leader, Heidi, does her best to keep the kids together. But after taking a wrong turn on the slope, the Little Rippers find themselves on a mysterious adventure. Will the Little Rippers return safely to Powderhound Mountain? And will they be able to enter the Sunday Funday ski race? Join the fun as the LITTLE RIPPERS find out the meaning of friendship…both on and off the slopes!

Many adults name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page—for fear of a monster at the end of the book. “Oh, I am so embarrassed,” he says on the last page . . . for, of course, the monster is Grover himself! This all-time favorite is now available as a Big Little Golden Book—perfect for lap-time reading.

Every day the Little Steamroller works at London Airport clearing the runways for the airplanes and every day the people on the gate make fun of him. But they do not know of the time that this little steamroller defeated the Black Hand Gang—the infamous smuggling gang. This is his story. The Little Steamroller is one of the four titles in the Little Train series. First published in 1974, this new edition brings the classic little steamroller back to life for a whole new generation.

This is the most adorable, chunky, little book ever for young Disney fans, ages 2 to 8, and their parents. Inspired by 24 of Disney's favorite animated films, this book is filled with the best of everything-stories, questions and answers, lines from the films, activities, and recipes-and fabulously illustrated with over two hundred full-color pieces of art.For each of the 24 Disney films included in this book, grown-up and child will find: · A short, easy-to-read, illustrated story. · Question and Answers: A list of questions relating to each film follows the story. · Vibrant Disney artwork · Lines from the film: Children love direct quotes from movies. · Activities · Recipes

The Little Big Book Of Animals is the latest addition to Welcome's wildly successful Little Big Book series. This enchanting and hefty little book is overflowing with all the animal fiction and true stories we have ever loved. Classic fairy tales, songs, poems, weird and wonderful facts, games, activities, and recipes, combined with exquisite vintage illustrations, make this book a source of endless fun and discovery for any child who adores animals. Included are: 12 Short Stories: including Rudyard Kipling's The Elephant Child, the original short story Lassie Come-Home by Eric Knight, Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit, and the traditional tale of Chicken Little; 5 Literary Excerpts: from such classic animal novels as Charlotte's Web, Black Beauty, The Little Prince, Stuart Little, and The Velveteen Rabbit; 5 True Storeis: including Beryl Markham's He Was A Good Lion, Scarlett the Cat - the story of a courageous cat who risked her life to save her five kittens - Modoc the Circus Elephant, Koko The Gorilla, and Freyfriars Bobby - the most loyal dog in history; 19 Poems: Shel Silverstein's Bear In There, Lewis Carroll's The Walrus and The Carpenter, Ogden Nash's The Dog, A.A. Milne's The Three Foxes, Edward Lear's The Owl and The Pussycat, and many more; 9 Songs: including Little Bunny Foo Foo, Old MacDonald, The Animal Fair, Shoo Fly, and The Unicorn Song; 9 Activities: including classic games such as Duck, Duck Goose and Monkey In the Middle; creative crafts such as how to fashion Animal Puppets and create an Underwater Diorama; nature projects such as how to build an Ant Farm and plant a Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden; 11 Animal Facts spreads: including fun and unusual trivia about Sea Animals, Mythical Creatures, Bugs, Baby Animals, Cats, Dogs, and more; 8 Recipes: guaranteed to make your little ones ask for seconds, including Animal Pancakes, Bug Juice, Zoo Cake, and Ocean Soup; 15 jam-packed spreads of Animal Sayings, Word Games, Riddles, and Jokes.