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A boastful bear learns how to be a good listener and friend in this endearing, funny picture book by the author of Truman.Everyone knows that Bob is the biggest, strongest, and smartest bear in the world . . . because he tells them so, over and over again. No one can question him because Bob does all the talking. That is, until the day Bill comes along. Bill isn’t big or strong, but he asks lots of questions of the creatures around him. He’s interested in everyone, and soon, all the animals are so busy getting to know one another, they stop noticing poor Bob. Until—Bill does! But is Bob finally ready to have a real conversation, one that includes both talking and listening?

What sort of town do YOU live in? Is there a schol? A hospital? Lots of people to see?Then you will LOVE my town - there''s always something exciting happening!So what are you waiting for? Let''s go!Brilliantly read by Lenny Henry. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

TOO CIRCUSY, TOO CLOWNY,TOO PRINCESSY, TOO CROWNY!It''s a rainy day, but not a single toy in the toy box seems fun enough for our adventuresome little girl. She tries everything from trucks to telescopes, puzzles to pianos, but nothing does the trick until she lets her creative sparks fly. In the spirit of the first two charmers, Too Purpley! and Too Pickley!, Reidy''s sprightly text is again beautifully illustrated with Leloup''s stylish art. Preschoolers will love to see and say all the games and toys the little girl tries, and adults will appreciate the celebration of imagination that is the best solution of all.

TOO CIRCUSY, TOO CLOWNY,TOO PRINCESSY, TOO CROWNY!It''s a rainy day, but not a single toy in the toy box seems fun enough for our adventuresome little girl. She tries everything from trucks to telescopes, puzzles to pianos, but nothing does the trick until she lets her creative sparks fly. In the spirit of the first two charmers, Too Purpley! and Too Pickley!, Reidy''s sprightly text is again beautifully illustrated with Leloup''s stylish art. Preschoolers will love to see and say all the games and toys the little girl tries, and adults will appreciate the celebration of imagination that is the best solution of all.

Too purpley, too tickly, too puckery, too prickly!What''s a toddler to do with a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear? Try on everything, of course! Playful rhyming text and textile-driven art leap off the page in this board book edition, tailor-made for little hands.

In this bright, bold picture book, a cast of animal characters are building a brand-new playground in a local park for their community! Each day of the week contains a different construction plan as the steam-rolling, digging, and planting gets underway.Tuesday! Mix day!Pipe and boards and bricks day.Stack, spin, pour it in.Give the fence a fix day.Wednesday! Load day!Take it on the road day.Hoist, haul, pull it all.Something being towed day!The construction project comes together for a joyful, rhyming walking tour of a neighborhood, where young readers can learn the days of the week while watching everyone work as a team!

What do we all need when we're feeling down? yes, that's right, a group hug! A slug is the unlikely hero of this feel-good tale: "You need a hug? I have one," said Slug, "to keep your heart snug!" More and more sad-looking animals arrive, and one by one slug persuades each to join the group hug until a scary looking bear turns up. But who will be brave enough to hug bear?A wonderful read-aloud book with irresistible rhyme, vibrant nature scenes and huggable animals.

For fansof Oh, The Places You’ll Go! and The WonderfulThings You Will Be, What Would You Do in a Book About You? willempower kids to reach for their dreams. From Zolotow Honor award-winningauthor Jean Reidy (Truman) and illustrated by Joey Chou, this lyricalpicture book has pitch-perfectrhythm and rhyme and makes for a great read-aloud.No dream is too big or toosmall in this heartwarming, heart-building book about you! So, stop. Dream. Think itthrough. And remember, there is so much you can do. Here is an exuberant bookthat asks what wonderful, endless possibilities your story and your futuremight hold, making YOU the author of your own powerful tale.Perfect for a graduation, a new baby, a birthday, or anymilestone in a child’s or adult’s life, this book celebrates everything you arecapable of doing and becoming. For after all, the best stories are the onesthat you will write . . .