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A seaside story to read with baby! Oh, there once was a Puffin, Just the shape of a muffin, And he lived on an island In the bright blue sea! The dear little Puffin is lonely on his island for he has no one to play with. In this beloved nonsense poem, children will rejoice when the muffin-shaped Puffin, who has a hat for almost every occasion, comes up with a simple?and simply delicious?solution to his problem.

Translation of: Heule eule Ich will mein Bumm!

A new interpretation of Hoffman's tale "The Nutcracker" with beautiful illustrations.

A long time ago a mouse learned to fly . . . and crossed the Atlantic. But what happened next? Torben Kuhlmann's stunning new book transports readers to the moon and beyond! On the heels of Lindbergh: The Tale of a Flying Mouse comes Armstrong: A Mouse on the Moon—where dreams are determined only by the size of your imagination and the biggest innovators are the smallest of all. The book ends with a brief non-fiction history of human space travel—from Galileo’s observations concerning the nature of the universe to man's first steps on the moon.

Nugget is a happy little dog until he gets lost. Where could he be? But when he looks up at the looming skyscrapers and down at the bustling crowds, little Nugget realizes he''s in for a BIG adventure!

This breathtaking new edition of Rudyard Kipling’s celebrated coming-of-age tale—illustrated by German illustrator Aljoscha Blau—contains the eight stories and verses featuring Mowgli. Published to celebrate what would have been Kipling’s 150th birthday, these stories and drawings will fascinate and delight a new generation of readers.

Davy is counting the days until his birthday. It seems like such a long wait! He is so excited, he can hardly sit still when Father Rabbit tells a story about a lucky little rabbit who had three wishes that all came true. Davy decides that if he had three wishes, he''d wish for someone who would tell him stories whenever he wanted, someone who would teach him new games, and someone who always had plenty of time to spend with him. Davy''s birthday finally arrives and with it comes a big surprise present—too big to be wrapped—that makes all of Davy''s wishes come true and his birthday the happiest one ever. This new adventure featuring Davy and the Rabbit family shows that love is the best gift of all.

Mr. Hulot is back in this wordless picture book celebrating the comical misadventures of a day at the beach! Created and played by French comic actor and filmmaker Jacques Tati, Mr. Hulot is a beloved character in France. David Merveille’s meticulously designed comic strip style illustrations capture the imagination and good nature of Mr. Hulot as he navigates the hilarity of a missing shoe, a disgruntled fisHermann, a mistaken pipe, and more. Like Merveille''s earlier book, Hello, Mr. Hulot, Mr. Hulot at the Beach is a visual treat and a true delight to the observant viewer.

2017 Batchelder Honor Book and ALA Notable BookOnce upon a time there was a ship that sailed beside the sun with very important people on board. The spirit of reinvention – and the importance we place on things – is beautifully expressed in José Sanabria’s visually evocative story. A steamship makes a journey across time from luxury and exclusivity, industry and abandonment, to stewardship and inclusion as we see the evolving functions of the ship and the changing faces of the people who cherish it most of all.

"First published in Germany under the title 3 Weunsche feur Mopsmann."--Copyright page.

Peter Pan?the mischievous boy who never grows up and can fly?has captivated the imagination of children and adults for the past century with his adventures on the island of Neverland. Silke Leffler's ethereal art brings new magic to this classic by legendary author, J.M. Barrie.

Davy finds a friend in his new baby sister! When Davy's parents announce that they're having a baby, Davy is concerned since he's always been the baby of the family. And will there still be second helpings of blueberries with another mouth to feed? But Davy is pleasantly surprised at what happens when he holds his new baby sister for the first time.

"This sweet Swiss import gives a fresh take on altruism and friendship."-BooklistBadger decides to give himself a treat and only do things that he enjoys! But from the moment he gets out of bed and nearly knocks over his lamp, everything goes wrong. When he visits each of his friends, he discovers something surprising . . . Could everyone be having a miserable day? But Badger's biggest surprise of all happens when he gets back home.

From a winter snowflake melting on your tongue to jumping in a pile of autumn leaves, this book celebrates happy moments shared by two friends across the seasons. Marcus Pfister’s print-style illustrations capture the feelings of joy through a rainbow of colors and textures.

Follow the story of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, their search for a room at the inn and discovery of the humble stable, and the blessed birth of the Christ Child. Behind each of the twenty-four windows in this unusual Advent calendar lies a picture illustrating one step in the Holy Family's story, along with text on the inside of the window describing the event. The Journey to Bethlehem Advent Calendar is a wonderful way for families to celebrate the miracle of Christmas amid the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations.

A fresh and feisty take on a beloved classic!We all remember the old lady who swallowed a fly, a spider, a cat, a dog, a cow, and a horse. Now we know how she did it! Rashin's colorful and comedic illustrations take you from midgulp to midbelly as the animals are swallowed whole. Her devoted cat tries to help: "Stop!" "Don't eat it." "Try this!" But when the old lady grabs the cat it's every beast for itself. "Eat the dog!" And when the old lady cheers: "Catch it!"- the critters leap into action to catch the one that was swallowed before. A spirited and funny read-aloud. School Library Journal The star of this show is the rainbow-scarved black kitty with his outsize personality that jumps off every page. BookDragon

"An exceptionally handsome treat." ?Booklist Lydia Maria Child's beloved poem turned classic song embodies the magic of bundling up and riding a horse-drawn sleigh to visit Grandmother for Thanksgiving.The joys of Thanksgiving are indelibly captured in this glorious paring of text and art. Set in the nineteenth century, this story features Christopher Manson's indelible wood carvings, which capture the wonders of winter-such as sledding and ice-skating-and the Thanksgiving feast.

Davy and Santa save the day while celebrating the true spirit of Christmas! When Davy's father says: 'Santa Claus likes us to share things and help each other,' Davy takes it to heart. Soon Davy has fed all of the hungry animals and now his family will have to go hungry this Christmas. But on Christmas Eve, they hear a knock on the door. Could it be Santa Claus? Perhaps Davy and his family will have a merry Christmas after all!

Translation of: Heule eule-Nein, ich lasse niemand rein!

One small step for a mouse; one giant leap for aviation. These are dark times . . . for a small mouse. A new invention—the mechanical mousetrap—has caused all the mice but one to flee to America, the land of the free. But with cats guarding the steamships, trans-Atlantic crossings are no longer safe. In the bleakest of places . . . the one remaining mouse has a brilliant idea. He must learn to fly! Debut illustrator Torben Kuhlmann’s inventive tale and stunning illustrations will capture the imagination of readers—young and old—with the death-defying feats of this courageous young mouse.

Explore the undersea world of counting in this board book from the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series. One crab, two whales, three sea horses! Rainbow Fish's undersea world is filled with fabulous plants and animals all waiting to be counted, but there's only one glittering Rainbow Fish! Simple, bold images, reinforced with numerals in appropriate colors on facing pages, make this appealing board book the perfect way to teach very young children the numbers 1 through 10.

Explore the undersea world of colors in this board book from the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series. A red starfish, a blue whale, an orange sea horse... Rainbow Fish's undersea world is filled with colorful creatures, and the most colorful of all is Rainbow Fish himself, sharing his glittering silver scales with his friends. Bold, simple images, reinforced by facing pages in the labeled color, make this appealing board book the perfect way to teach colors to very young children.

I can blend-in with a leaf or tree?changing colors, so you can't see me! Marcus Pfister's playful rhymes highlight the distinctive features of each animal?from alligator to zebra?allowing little listeners to guess the name of each animal. Pfister's bold, colorful illustrations capture each critter in all of their glory and name the animal in bold letters so children can see if their guesses were correct?a ferociously fun way to learn about the alphabet and animals. • A basic concept book with Pfister's identifiable style. • Read-aloud rhymes that make learning your letters fun! • Pfister is the bestselling author of the Rainbow Fish series.

If there is someone you d like to kiss, then first take aim or else you ll miss. For further instructions, take a look inside this let-me-kiss-you book! From a giraffe to a sloth it may sound preposterous but this book even tells you how to kiss a rhinoceros! It s kisses for all and if you re wondering who will get the biggest kiss of course, it is you! "

After traveling the seas, it’s love at first sight and a happy marriage for Penguin Pete when he meets Pat—the pretty penguin with the blue beak. And when their baby, Tim, is born they rejoice that he’s the perfect combination of them both—complete with a green little beak!        

Rainbow Fish's deep sea friends love eating krill, but so does the big whale. When he swoops in, the fish think he's going to eat them, so they hide. Hurt, the whale pretends he's going to do just that, but, in the end, he and Rainbow Fish have some fun.