New Toddler Tales- April 2009 |
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The Gingerbread Man by Eric Kimmel He escapes and eludes many animals until meeting a clever fox. |
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The Gaggle Sisters Sing Again by Chris Jackson Comical geese sisters, diva Sadie and down-to-earth Dorothy, continue their musical journey down the Wriggle River. Dorothy's sensible solutions calm Sadie's high-strung antics. The river tour rolls on, illustrating themes such as teamwork, compromise, and music. |
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Happy Birthday Winnie by Valerie Thomas It's Winnie's birthday and she's celebrating in style with a garden party. She uses all sorts of magic to invite the guests and transform her garden into the perfect party venue. There are presents to unwrap and games to play but then things start to go wrong when Winnie toots on the magic trumpet that cousin Cuthbert has given her. All her guests disappear! Winnie's party is suddenly in danger of being a rather bothersome occasion but, true to form, Winnie soon has everything back under control and she ends the party with a stunning edible surprise for all her guests to enjoy. |
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Fly High, Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold Mom and Dad won’t let Fly Guy go along on the family road trip because they’re afraid he’ll get lost. But when Dad accidentally shuts him in the trunk, Fly Guy goes along for the ride. First Fly Guy gets lost at the picnic site, but he shows up in the garbage can. Then he gets lost at the art museum, but he shows up as part of a modern painting. At the beach, he turns up in a shell, and at the amusement park, on Buzz’s hot dog (yuck!). Then, Dad can’t figure out how to get home, and the whole family is lost -- until Fly Guy leads the way! |
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A Humpback Whale Tale by Justin Spelvin Oh, no! A baby humpback whale is stuck on a rocky island. Join Diego as he twists and turns in this adventure through the rainforest and ocean! After reading the story, children can learn exciting facts about humpback whales. |
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Duck and Goose by Tad Hills Like James Marshall’s George and Martha, and Rosemary Wells’s Benjamin and Tulip, Duck and Goose have to work at getting along. You see, Duck doesn’t much care for Goose at first–and Goose isn’t fond of Duck–but both want the egg that each claims to be his. As the two tend to their egg, and make plans for the future, they come to appreciate one another’s strengths. And when a bluebird points out that it isn’t really an egg–it’s a polka dot ball–the two are not dismayed. After all, it is a lovely ball. . . .
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You're Only Old Once by Dr. Suess If laughter is the best medicine, then You’re Only Old Once! is a delightful new defense against aging. Anyone who has ever submitted to a battery of medical tests will empathize with Dr. Seuss’s Everyman as we follow him through his checkup with the experts at the Golden Years Clinic. From the initial Eyesight and Solvency Test through all the stops along Stethoscope Row to finally being “properly pilled” and “properly billed,” Dr. Seuss lightens the aches and pains of growing old with his inimitable wit and wisdom |
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What's Under the Bed by Joe Fenton Fred doesn't want to go to sleep, he's worried about what is hiding underneath his bed. Is it big? Is it small? Is it skinny? is it tall? Hardly any text is needed to tell this adorable story because the accompanying illustrations are so lively and bold. And never fear, what is under the bed is as harmless as Ted, Fred's stuffed bear.
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Too Many Toys by David Shannon
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Melvin Might by Jon Scieszka Cement Mixer Melvin worries a lot. He worries he might get dirty. He worries he might get stuck. He even worries he might get worried. But one fateful day Rescue Rita is in need of a little rescuing, and Trucktown's biggest worrywart is the only one who can save the day. There's just one problem: He worries he can't. Jon Scieszka's latest racing and rollicking installment to the Trucktown franchise is a hilarious (and maybe even a little heartwarming) look at all the things a cement mixer can do...no matter how much he worries!
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