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They crawl up walls, they hide in cracks, they flip, they fly, and sometimes . . . crrrash. Beetles come in all shapes and sizes, and they are everywhere in this thoroughly buggy, beautifully designed book. There are striped beetles, spotted beetles, all-over-dotted beetles--and don't forget the noisily gnawing beetles! Whether you love bugs or whether the sight of them makes you itch, you'll adore this infested offering from the beloved Denise Fleming. ...
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This farm favorite is now a board book, perfect for preschoolers.
"Cows in the pasture, moo, moo, moo. Roosters in the barnyard, cock-a-doodle-doo . . ."
It's another noisy morning on the farm, and all of the animals are where they should be -- except Goose. And where is Goose? Young children will enjoy clucking, mucking, mewing, and cooing while they search for Goose on every gorgeously illustrated spread. ...
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"Mama Cat has three kittens, Fluffy, Skinny, and Boris. Whatever Mama Cat does, Fluffy and Skinny are right behind, climbing the wall, digging in the sand, chasing leaves. All Boris seems to do is nap. Will he ever wake up and join the fun?"
Using her own cats as models, Denise Fleming has captured the moods, expressions, and antics of a mother cat and her kittens. But there is a rebel in every crowd, and Boris is sure to charm readers who will recognize themselves in his contrary ways. ...
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Denise Fleming's Caldecott Honor book gives young readers a frog's-eye view of life in a pond throughout the seasons. ...
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If you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what would you see?
To find out, just follow the tiny tour guide as he inches his way through the pages of this book. You'll see ants and bees and birds--hip-hopping bunnies too. You'll even hear the sounds some of them make.
Crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch... Crack, snap, wings flap...
Beginning as the sun is high in the sky and ending as fireflies blink and the moon rises above, this backyard tour is one no child will want to miss. ...
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Cow has lost her moo—can she find it again? Having lost her moo, Cow is stuck clucking. The only thing to do is go out and find that moo! Join Cow and her friends as they conduct their vocal barnyard search. Cow tramps through a wheat field and on into the starry night until she is too tired to look any farther. But in the end, Cow and her moo are reunited, and all is well. The simple repetition will have children chanting right along with Cow—“It is not you who has my moo!” Using a van Gogh-inspired palette and art style, Caldecott Honor winner Denise Fleming has created a character who will appeal directly to a preschooler’s sense of humor. ...
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An artist’s approach to introducing the alphabet Mouse airbrushes the A, buttons the B, carves the C . . . Mouse is hard at work constructing each letter of the alphabet. He dyes the D, erases the E, and folds the F. Mouse works his way right through to Z, constructing an alphabet that surpasses even the wildest artistic imagination. ...
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Denise Fleming's Caldecott Honor book gives young readers a frog's-eye view of life in a pond throughout the seasons. ...
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A Halloween story with just the right amount of spookiness for preschoolers.
Trick or treat, pounding feet, jack o'lanterns line the street.
It's Halloween night! The rising moon lights the way for trick-or-treaters and sets the mood for a spooky celebration where imagination rules.
Award-winning author/artist Denise Fleming turns her talents to every child's favorite holiday. ...
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"Fleming's vibrant picture-book hodgepodge surely lives up to its title."-Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Fleming makes learning a fun, colorful experience . . . This unique combination of playfulness and learning . . . will keep young readers enthralled. [The Everything Book] truly has everything.."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"All the first concepts children learn are endearingly presented in Fleming's vibrant, distinctively textured style . . . The illustrations are both accessible to children and simply lovely to adults."-The New York Times Book Review
A new board-book edition of the bestselling The Everything Book
Denise Fleming knows what babies and toddlers love. Her art has universal appeal, with its vibrant colors and rich textures. She is known for her ability to enliven the most basic concepts-the concepts every child needs to learn in order to thrive.
In this board-book edition of the wildly popular The Everything Book, Ms. Fleming has gathered and illustrated all the essentials: ABCs, 1-2-3s, colors, shapes, and more. Bright, bouncy babies and exuberant toddlers abound in this joyful board book. ...
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"Bear sniffed once. She sniffed twice. 'I smell winter in the air. . . .'"
A chill is in the air and Bear knows it is time for her winter nap. But first, she must tell Snail. And Snail must tell Skunk. And Skunk must tell Turtle. Each animal who tries to put off going to sleep just a little longer sees, smells, hears, or tastes the signs of the impending season. Finally, Ladybug rushes off to tell Bear--already asleep in her cave--the exciting news.
Time to Sleep is a perfect bedtime story, one that is sure to warm the heart in any season anywhere. ...
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Cows in the pasture, moo, moo, moo. Roosters in the barnyard, cock-a-doodle-doo . . . It’s another noisy morning on the farm, and all of the animals are where they should be—except Goose. Where is Goose? Young children will enjoy clucking, mucking, mewing, and cooing while they search for Goose on every gorgeously illustrated spread. The big-book format is perfect for this favorite read-aloud: all the children can join in at once! ...
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Alive with swirling snow and lots of outdoor fun, the first ten days of winter bring special gifts for a special friend. This cumulative tale will have children chanting along as they discover all the trimmings needed for the most perfect snowman ever!...
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Buster was a happy dog. He had everything he could ever want-until one day, when his owner brought home a big box. Buster hoped there would be juicy steaks or fancy cheeses or spicy sausages in the box. But inside was something Buster did not want. And that something was a cat named Betty....
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Count! by the author and illustrator of the 1994 Caldecott Honor Book In the Small, Small Pond. ...
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A powerful poem and stunning, handmade-paper art encourage children to protect nature.
"Where once there was a wood, A meadow and a creek . . . "
Inspired by events in her own backyard, award-winning author and illustrator Denise Fleming creates a poignant yet hopeful portrait of our disappearing natural environment. The last pages of the book teach children how to make a more "creature friendly" backyard, including information about what types of food, trees and flowers attract different kinds of animals. Where Once There Was a Wood also includes an informative bibliography for budding environmentalists, and suggests various projects that families can do together. ...
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Some kittens march to the beat of a different drummer.
Mama Cat has three kittens, Fluffy, Skinny, and Boris. Where Mama Cat leads, Fluffy and Skinny follow. But what about Boris-- will he ever stop napping and join the fun?
Young children will love Mama Cat and her three kittens. They'll also enjoy looking for three other creatures hidden in every scene. But they'll have to count carefully -- Mama Mouse has a surprise. ...
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This farm favorite is now a board book, perfect for preschoolers.
"Cows in the pasture, moo, moo, moo. Roosters in the barnyard, cock-a-doodle-doo . . ."
It's another noisy morning on the farm, and all of the animals are where they should be -- except Goose. And where is Goose? Young children will enjoy clucking, mucking, mewing, and cooing while they search for Goose on every gorgeously illustrated spread. ...
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The irresistible star of Lunch is back! Mouse is hard at work constructing each letter of the alphabet. He dyes the D, erases the E, and folds the F. Mouse works his way right through to Z, constructing an alphabet that surpasses even the wildest artistic imagination....
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This farm favorite is now a board book, perfect for preschoolers.
"Cows in the pasture, moo, moo, moo. Roosters in the barnyard, cock-a-doodle-doo . . ."
It's another noisy morning on the farm, and all of the animals are where they should be -- except Goose. And where is Goose? Young children will enjoy clucking, mucking, mewing, and cooing while they search for Goose on every gorgeously illustrated spread. ...
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If you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what would you see? Beginning as the sun is high in the sky and ending as fireflies blink and the moon rises above, this backyard tour is one no child will want to miss.
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book An ALA Notable Book A School Library Journal Best Book An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists A Booklist Editors' Choice ...
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