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Spaghetti Eddie

By Ryan SanAngelo

Spaghetti Eddie

Eddie, the helpful hero of this wacky tale loves spaghetti! In Eddie's hands this commonplace pasta becomes a new shoelace, a fishing net, and even a set of guitar strings. This silly tale reminds us that with the help of a properly nourished imagination any problem can be solved. Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.


Spaghetti Eddie BM-9748......$15.95

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Boyds Mills Press



Supermarket!

By Charlotte Doyle

Supermarket!

Although this mom is pushing her baby in a cart at the grocery store, this fun-loving baby is the one taking Mom for a ride! The simple, straight forward text paired with the hilarious full-color illustrations will keep you and your kids laughing from beginning to end. Be sure to watch the background as Baby causes customers to trip, cans to spill, and boxes to fall as his frazzled mother tries to wrap up their trip! This book has super sturdy pages making it perfect for toddlers. Hardcover. 19 pages. Ages 1-3.

Supermarket! CW-2218......$8.99

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Random House/Candelwick



Alphabet Soup: A Feast of Letters

By Scott Gustafson

Alphabet Soup: A Feast of Letters

Soup’s on! Join the party for a delightful and delicious alphabet banquet. When Otter decides to have a potluck housewarming for his nifty new abode, he invites twenty six of his animal friends... and you! Take part in the fun as each animal pal brings a different delicacy for the simmering stew. From “Armadillo and Asparagus” to “Zebra and Zucchini”, there are engaging new characters on almost every page of this truly enchanting volume - all brought to vibrant, colorful life by one of today’s most imaginative and talented fine artists. Hardcover, 48 pages. Ages 2 and up.


Manufacturer/Publisher:
Workman Publishing



Manners at the Table

By Carrie Finn

Manners at the Table

"Good manners make mealtime a happy time for everyone." Teach children daily table manners like washing your hands before coming to the table, using a napkin, sitting still, taking small bites, keeping your mouth closed while eating, saying "Please" and "Thank you," and asking to be excused. Library Binding, 24 pages. Ages 5-10.


Manners at the Table PW-1551......$19.49

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Picture Window Books



The Apple-Pip Princess

By Jane Ray

The Apple-Pip Princess

When a once beautiful kingdom loses its beloved queen, the heart goes out of the kingdom and it becomes sad and barren. The king’s youngest daughter fondly remembers how her mother had treasured nature and how wonderful the kingdom had been when she was still alive. So she sets out to transform the land and make it blossom again, beginning with a single apple pip. A beautiful story about the magic and wonder of nature and how sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference. Vivid imagery makes this original fairy tale shine. Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.

The Apple-Pip Princess CW-7477......$16.99

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Random House/Candelwick




The Boy Who Loved Bananas

By George Elliott

The Boy Who Loved Bananas


Matthew may have gone bananas...for bananas! When a trip to the zoo watching the banana-crazy monkeys leaves Matthew with a craving for nothing else, young readers may think he had a few too many when Matthew starts to resemble a monkey himself! His parents try everything they can to stop his monkeying around, but even when a psychic can't figure it out, who knows when the monkey business will stop. Softcover, 32 pages. Ages 3-7.

The Boy Who Loved Bananas KCP-1196......$6.95

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Kids Can Press



Max and Ruby's Midas

By Rosemary Wells

Max and Ruby's Midas

Max's big sister Ruby, wants to cure him of his sweet tooth, so she reads him a Greek myth. Young Prince Midas uses his laser-beam eyes to turn healthy food into ice-cream sundaes and birthday cake. But when Midas accidentally changes his family into dessert, he realizes that there can be too much of a good thing. Will Max learn a lesson from Midas and resist eating one more cupcake? Paperback, 32 pages. Ages 3-7.

Max and Ruby's Midas PP-0666......$5.99

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Penguin Putnam



The Giant Jam Sandwich

By John Lord, Janet Burroway

The Giant Jam Sandwich

Four million wasps invade the village of Itching Down, how will the villagers get rid of them? By making a giant strawberry jam sandwich to trap them of course! This rhyming tall tale, with its bright mixed media illustrations has something for everyone. Softcover 32 pages. Ages 4-8.

The Giant Jam Sandwich HMH-2370......$6.95

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt



The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear
(El Ratoncito, La Fresa Roja y Madura y El Gran Oso Hambriento)

By Don Wood, Audrey Wood

The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear

Also Available...The Big Hungry Bear Storysack Set!

The Big Hungry Bear Storysack Set


Everyone knows that the big hungry bear likes strawberries. However, what happens when a little mouse craves a bite? Will the big hungry bear find out? This adorable book has humorous color illustrations that will intrigue readers of all ages. Softcover, 31 pages. Also available as a board book. Ages 3 and up.

The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear

English (Softcover) CPI-0124......$7.99
English (Board Book) CPI-6599......$6.99
Spanish (Softcover) CPI-9792......$7.99



This bright red sack contains everything you'll need to re-create the wonderful story of The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear. Book, game, plush strawberry and wood knife, audio tape, scenery, Pocket Pal Mouse, parent prompt and guide all help to bring this story to life! Ages 4-8.

The Big Hungry Bear Storysack Set CPI-684X......$56.99


Manufacturer/Publisher:
Child's Play International



The Picnic
(A Green Light Reader)

By David K. Williams

The Picnic

In this early reader follow along as four friends work together to prepare a healthy and tasty picnic lunch of fruit, salad, popcorn and sandwiches! Hardcover, 24 pages. Ages 4-8.

The Picnic HMH-7763......$12.95

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt



Eating the Alphabet: Fruits & Vegetables from A to Z

By Lois Ehlert

Eating the Alphabet

Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z. Vivid collage illustrations of colorful apples, blueberries, carrots, yams, zucchini and more!. Ages 3-7.

Eating the Alphabet

Board Book
HMH-4360B......$6.95
Hardcover HMH-4360H......$16.00
Softcover HMH-4360S......$6.95

Big Book, 14" x 18" HMH-4360BB......$26.99
Big Board Book, 10 1/4" x 9 1/4" HMH-6882......$10.95

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt



The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
(La Oruga Muy Hambrienta)

By Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle La Oruga Muy Hambrienta by Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Hungry Caterpillar POP-UP BOOK


Classic story of a tiny green caterpillar who eats his way through the book and is transformed into a beautiful butterfly. Ages 3-7. (PP-7453 includes a CD of Eric Carle reading the story!)

Pop-Up Book 40th Anniversary Limited Edition: Experience this classic story in a whole new way as the hungry caterpillar literally pops off the page, crawling along branches, munching through pop-up foods, and finally flying off the page as an extraordinary butterfly! Get your limited edition copy before they disappear! Hardcover Pop-up Book (11 3/4” x 8 1/2”), 14 pages. (PP-0392)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar (La Oruga Muy Hambrienta)

English (Hardcover)
PP-8534......$21.99
English (Board Book, 7" x 5") PP-8534B......$10.99
English (Big Book with CD, 10 3/4" x 9 1/4") PP-7453......$15.99
English (POP-UP BOOK) PP-0392......$29.99

Spanish (Hardcover)
PP-8534P......$21.99
Spanish (Board Book) PP-8534SPB......$10.99

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Penguin Putnam



Growing Vegetable Soup
(A Sembrar Sopa De Verderus)

By Lois Ehlert

Growing Vegetable Soup A sembrar sopa de verduras

See inside Growing Vegetable Soup!


In brightly-colored collage illustrations, a father and child share the simple joys of planting, watering, and watching seeds grow in their garden. Then they cook their harvest into a delicious vegetable soup, the recipe for which is included. Full color. Ages 4-8.

Growing Vegetable Soup (A Sembrar Sopa De Verderus)

English (Softcover)
HMH-5808......$7.00
English (Board Book) HMH-5808B......$6.95
English (Big Book) HMH-5808BB......$26.99
English (Hardcover) HMH-5808H......$16.00

Spanish (Softcover) HMH-5808SP......$7.00
Spanish (Board Book) HMH-6084......$6.95


Manufacturer/Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt



The Apple Cake

By Nienke Van Hichtum

The Apple Cake

This sweet tale of an old lady who wants to make an apple cake is full of giving and receiving. Starting with plums and ending with apples, there is much more in between. Delightful illustrations and easy to follow wording helps portray the lovely gift of sharing. Hardcover, 24 Pages. Ages 4-8.

The Apple Cake FB-2287......$14.95

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Floris Books/Steiner



Strawberry Shortcake: Let's Go Apple Picking!

By Molly Kempf

Strawberry Shortcake: Let's Go Apple Picking!


While picking apples with her friends, Strawberry Shortcake tries to decide which delicious treat she’ll make with her apples. Just when it seems her friends have taken all the good ideas, Strawberry Shortcake comes up with the perfect treat to share at the Harvest Festival. Twenty apple-scented stickers make this book even more fun. Softcover, 24 pages. Ages 4-8.


Manufacturer/Publisher:
Penguin Putnam



The Strange Egg

By Mary Deialma

The Strange Egg

When the little bird finds a strange egg she tries to no avail to mother it and make it hatch. Finally, a monkey who has been watching her laughingly informs her that it’s not an egg - it’s an orange! Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 3-6.


The Strange Egg HMH-5071......$15.00

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt



Natural Baby: Eat

By Roger Priddy

Natural Baby: Eat

Bright pictures, simple text and fun questions will engage babies and toddlers and help develop vocabulary. A hole in the book acts as a handle, making it easy for small hands to hold. Board book, 10 pages. Ages 0-2.


Natural Baby: Eat MPS-1990......$6.95

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Macmillan Publishing Services




A Snack for Cat

By Kimberlee Graves, Catherine Leary

A Snack for Cat

"Could you make a snack now?" "OK" said Dog. But could you take out the crackers?" "I sure can!" said cast is the refrain that provides students with the built-in opportunity to reread the same text. Softcover, 16 pages. Ages 5-8.

A Snack for Cat CTP-4252......$3.49

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Creative Teaching Press



Good Choices for Cat and Dog

By Kimberlee Graves, Catherine Leary

Good Choices for Cat and Dog

Cat and dog are out on a shopping trip, and Cat wants candy, soda, and other unnecessary items. Dog is the voice of reason, encouraging healthy and delicious fruit and water instead. Repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations allow for maximum comprehension for young readers. Softcover, 16 pages. Ages 5-8.

Good Choices for Cat and Dog CTP-3936......$3.49

Manufacturer/Publisher:
Creative Teaching Press



Cat and Dog - The Super Snack

By Kimberlee Graves, Catherine Leary

Cat and Dog: The Super Snack

Fun, easy to read text and bright illustrations tell an exciting story about using teamwork to make up a yummy, healthy snack! Softcover, 16 pages. Ages 4-8.


Manufacturer/Publisher:
Creative Teaching Press

 

 

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