Well Received Children's Books

Well Received Children's Books

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Title: The Please and Thank You Book

A funny first book of manners, in rollicking rhyme!

When Wanda Warthog comes over, beware!
She leaves a trail everywhere.
There’s ink on the sofa, gum on the cat,
Modeling clay ground into the mat.

This collection of short, snappy poems about grabby gorillas, wild cats, sloppy pigs, sharing bears, and thoughtful elephants will have kids in stitches as they’re reminded how—and how not—to behave!

Author(s): Hazen, Barbara Shook , Chollat, Emilie
ISBN 13: 9780375847585
Pages: 24
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Title: The Good Dinosaur Little Golden Book (Disney/Pixar the Good Dinosaur)

This is a hilarious, heartfelt, and original tale that only Pixar Animation Studios could bring to life. The Good Dinosaur releases in theaters on May 30, 2014.
Author(s): Random House Disney Bill Scollon
ISBN 13: 9780736430807
Pages: 24
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Title: Treasure Island (Little Golden Book)

A retelling of the beloved classic for the youngest readers, in honor of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Books! Young Jim Hawkins was aboard a ship on a grand adventure—searching for pirate treasure! So begins this simple but lively retelling of one of the greatest books in children’s literature. Preschoolers will enjoy listening to this entertaining tale of Long John Silver, gold doubloons, and a young boy who gets caught in the middle of it all! Adapted for preschoolers who can’t get enough pirate stories, this new Little Golden Book will become a storytime favorite.
Author(s): Dennis Shealy
ISBN 13: 9781101938362
Pages: 24
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Title: Doctor Dan the Bandage Man

ONE OF THE most-requested Little Golden Books is back in print! Millions of baby boomers remember little Dan, who stops crying over a scratch as soon as Mother puts a bandage on it. Soon the dolls and teddy bears in Dan’s house are wearing bandages, too. This charming story from the 1950s was so popular that it’s now featured in the Smithsonian’s permanent collection.
Author(s): Helen Gaspard
ISBN 13: 9780375828805
Pages: 24
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Title: Little Golden Book Christmas Stories

Nine unabridged Little Golden Book Christmas stories come together in a deluxe volume, brimming with stories about the joys and wonders of the holiday: "Jingle Bells; The Nutcracker; The Twelve Days of Christmas; The Little Christmas Elf; ...
Author(s): Various
ISBN 13: 9780553522273
Pages: 224
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Title: Richard Scarry's Christmas Mice (Little Golden Book)

A timeless Richard Scarry Christmas tale of two little mice waiting for Santa is now available as a Little Golden Book! In this Richard Scarry Christmas classic, now a Little Golden Book, little ones will meet two little mice who’ve discovered the candy, dolls, and even a race car that Santa brought. But did Santa leave anything for the two little mice? Children will love the happy ending in this sweet story from the 1960s, with its charming illustrations digitally restored to their original brilliance.
Author(s): Richard Scarry
ISBN 13: 9780385384216
Pages: 24
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Title: Richard Scarry's The Animals' Merry Christmas (Little Golden Book)

Today’s kids will love this holiday story collection, brought to life by Richard Scarry, of animals in cute winter clothing having merry, mischievous fun! Out of print since the 1950s, this Little Golden Book reissue is adapted from an oversized edition of the same title. Now this charming book is just the right size, and price, to give everyone on your list.
Author(s): Kathryn Jackson
ISBN 13: 9781101938423
Pages: 24
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Title: Jolly Barnyard

t’s Farmer Brown’s birthday, and the animals are deciding what they’ll do for him on his special day.

“Cluck! I will give him eggs,” said the hen. / Said the rooster, “I’ll wake him in the mornings, then.” / “Baa-aa, we’ll give him wool,” said the sheep. / “For our fleece is soft and warm and deep.”

Author(s): Annie North Bedford
ISBN 13: 9780375828423
Pages: 24
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Title: Mad Hatter's Tea Party (Disney Alice in Wonderland) (Little Golden Book)

Based on Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland, this delightful classic Little Golden Book was originally published in 1951. Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this story that retells the scene in which Alice joins the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse for a crazy tea party.
Author(s): Jane Werner
ISBN 13: 9780736436274
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Title: Richard Scarry's The Animals' Merry Christmas (Little Golden Book)

Today’s kids will love this holiday story collection, brought to life by Richard Scarry, of animals in cute winter clothing having merry, mischievous fun! Out of print since the 1950s, this Little Golden Book reissue is adapted from an oversized edition of the same title. Now this charming book is just the right size, and price, to give everyone on your list.
Author(s): Kathryn Jackson
ISBN 13: 9781101938423
Pages: 24
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Title: The Monster at the End of This Book

Lovable, furry old Grover is distressed to learn that there's a monster at the end of this book! He begs readers not to turn the pages, but of course kids feel they just have to see this monster for themselves. Grover is astonished—and kids are delighted—to discover who is really the monster at the end of the book!
Author(s): Jon Stone
ISBN 13: 9780307010858
Pages: 24

Title: Best Little Word Book Ever!

Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and Goldbug guide children on a point-and-learn journey through the words around them. <p>Labeled pictures introduce the members of the Cat family, their good friend Lowly Worm, their house, their food, and their drives downtown, to the airport, and to the harbor. </p>
Author(s): Richard Scarry
ISBN 13: 9780307001368
Pages: 24
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Title: The Hugglefish (Disney Junior: Henry Hugglemonster)

Henry's new little pet ends up causing some big problems! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book based on an episode of the hit Disney Junior show Henry Hugglemonster!
Author(s): Andrea Posner-Sanchez
ISBN 13: 9780736433600
Pages: 24
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Title: Friendly Tales: Little Golden Book Collection

A MUST-HAVE COLLECTION of the most cherished Golden Books written by Margaret Wise Brown. Beautifully bound with 224 gilded pages, it includes The Color Kittens, Home for a Bunny, and 18 other bestselling stories and poems—some of which are available only in this collection!
Author(s): Margaret Wise Brown
ISBN 13: 9780375874956
Pages: 224
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Title: The Whispering Rabbit

Author(s): Margaret Wise Brown, Cyndy Szekeres
ISBN 13: 9780307001382
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Title: Margaret Wise Brown's The Whispering Rabbit (Little Golden Book)

From the author of Goodnight Moon, in honor of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Books! Margaret Wise Brown’s sweet, poetic tale about a little bunny—and why he has to whisper—is taken from the classic Golden Book The Golden Sleepy Book. Newly illustrated in dreamy, seasonal pastels, this story is being reissued in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Books.
Author(s): Margaret Wise Brown
ISBN 13: 9780399555183
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Title: Teacup to the Rescue! (Disney Princess: Palace Pets)

Teacup, Belle's super-talented puppy, makes a daring rescue in the middle of a performance intended to help draw attention to the storm-damage to Belle's bookshop.
Author(s): Andrea Posner-Sanchez
ISBN 13: 9780736433648
Pages: 24
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Title: Sailor Dog

Scuppers the Dog wants to be a sailor. He was born at sea and all he wants to do is go to sea. When Scuppers finally gets a chance to go to sea he is shipwrecked. But he doesn't let that bother him. He fixes his boat and goes back out to sea, this time ending up at a foreign seaport. Scuppers is now truly a Sailor Dog.

A dog who has always wanted to go to sea realizes his dream.

Author(s): Margaret Wise Brown
ISBN 13: 9780307001436
Pages: 24
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Title: Richard Scarry's Best Little Golden Books Ever! (Little Golden Book Treasury)

Nine of Richard Scarry’s best Little Golden Books come together in a colorful, deluxe volume, ready for gift-giving! This unique collection of Richard Scarry’s Little Golden Books brims with colorful cars, droll animals, and a sly fox or two. From fables (“The Country Mouse and the City Mouse”) to folktales (“The Gingerbread Man”) to goodnight stories (Good Night, Little Bear), there are hours of fun for everyone in this beautifully bound book. Favorites such as The Animals of Farmer Jones and The Bunny Book are here, along with stories that have not been available in many years, such as Polite Elephant, Cars and Trucks, Chicken Little, and even Duck and His Friends, which was originally published in 1949. Breathtaking illustrations and stories currently found only in this volume make it a gift to cherish.
Author(s): Richard Scarry
ISBN 13: 9780385379120
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Title: Lion King

The exciting tale of Simba, a young cub who earns his place in the Circle of Life, is retold in the classic Little Golden Book format. Boys and girls ages 2-5 will roar with excitement as they read this retelling of Disney's The Lion King, being released on Diamond Edition Blu Ray and DVD fall 2011.

Author(s): Justine Korman,Susan Korman
ISBN 13: 9780736420952
Pages: 24
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Title: My First Counting Book

Count to ten with the most adorable animals illustrated by Garth Williams! Start with one roly-poly puppy and end with ten nuts from Little Squirrel. The rhythmic text and charming pictures makes counting as easy as 1, 2, 3. . .
Author(s): Lilian Moore
ISBN 13: 9780307020673
Pages: 24
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Title: Winter Lights (Dinosaur Train)

The Pteranodon family celebrates the beginning of winter with a trip to the North Pole! Children ages 2–5 will love this Little Golden Book that retells an episode of the PBS Kids show Dinosaur Train in which Buddy the T. rex and his siblings get to see the amazing Aurora Borealis! 

Author(s): Andrea Posner-Sanchez
ISBN 13: 9780449816585
Pages: 24
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Title: Jingle Bells

A bear family takes some of the village animals out for a spin in the sleigh--and ends up helping Santa deliver his toys!
Author(s): Kathleen N. Daly J. P. Miller
ISBN 13: 9780553511123
Pages: 24
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Title: The Road to Oz

Author(s): Baum, L. Frank , McNaught, Harry , Archer, Peter
ISBN 13: 9780375847578
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Title: Time for Bed, Elmo!

To the frustration of his babysitter, Elmo postpones his bedtime by doing everything from checking under the bed for something scary to petting the cat.
Author(s): Sarah Albee Maggie Swanson
ISBN 13: 9780385371384
Pages: 24
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Title: Story of Jesus

A gentle look at Jesus' birth, childhood, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection. Written in a simple, warm style that will captivate and inspire, and colorfully illustrated with seven new pages of artwork, it's a perfect introduction to Jesus for very young children.
Author(s): Jane Werner Watson
ISBN 13: 9780375839412
Pages: 24
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