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"A testament of true friendship." - Kirkus Reviews"This delightful story about a girl and her dog will appeal to young readers." - School Library JournalIt’s hot outside. Sam and Benny would really liketo cool off in the lake. But first Benny has to take swimminglessons and pass his test. And that’s not easy for a dog . . .A funny and endearing story about the friendshipbetween a girl and her dog, and about how much fun it is to swim.For animal lovers and little swimmers ages 4 and up.Guided Reading Level J"This sweet and funny story is about Benny and Sam, a hot day and swimming. Benny is the pup who wants to swim while responsible Sam feels that Benny needs to take lessons before jumping into the pond. What will happen? Young listeners will enjoy finding out and, as a bonus, will see that swimming can be fun!" - JMFB Reviews

"Sir Tim the Knight has a hard time feeling brave and being honest when he makes mistakes. After a few fibs and more-than-a-few bites of his mom's delicious strawberry shortcake, his tummy starts to feel not so good. He finds relief in telling the truth. A sweet story for younger kiddos about the importance of telling the truth. The message is clear and direct. Kids and parents alike will enjoy the illustrations and the story." - Douglas County LibrariesReal knights are always honest. But when Sir Tim accidentally rips his cape, he tries to blame his friend Max. And when Mom leaves a strawberry shortcake on the table, he sneaks a bite. Keeping all these secrets begins to give Sir Tim a bellyache . . . A sweet and recognizable book about keeping secrets. For honest knights ages 4 and up.The third book in the Sir Tim series! Tim is anordinary boy, and like all ordinary boys, noteverything always goes his way. Tim really wants to do well, but sometimes that’s notpossible. His innocence and unbridled energy sometimes get him in trouble. Except whenTim becomes Sir Tim, because knights can doanything. With his knight helmet on his headand his knight cape around his shoulders, suddenly Tim feels much more successful. Sir Timdoesn’t worry about accidentally spilling hismilk on the table anymore. And Sir Tim makesthe most magnificent drawings. As Sir Tim, Timfeels like he can do anything.Knights run, climb, fly, and sometimes theyfall, but they always get up and try again. Andthat’s what Sir Tim does – especially when hehas his dog Dragon by his side.Guided Reading Level J

"A simple and fun story that beckons kids to imagine." - Kirkus ReviewsMila is at Daddy’s today. Sam and Liza, her new friends, come over to play. They pretend they’re monsters. Daddy cheerfully joins in. He gives them funny monster hair and makes delicious monster pancakes with strawberry jam. It’s so much fun! But then Sam’s and Liza’s mommies are suddenly at the door. What will they say of those little monsters?An endearing and simple story about having fun with your friends. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions.

"A straightforward addition to back-to-school books." - School Library JournalToday Mila is going to school for the first time, and she can hardly wait to get there. But Daddy is being a real dilly-dally. Why is that? Mila doesn’t want to be late on her first day of school...An endearing and funny story about the first day of school. For toddlers aged 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions.At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

An endearing and simple story about being a little bit afraid of the dark. For brave toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions.Mila is lying in her bed in Mommy’s house. It’s dark all around her. Very dark. Mommy forgot to check if there were any monsters! Daddy always checks, but this is Mommy’s house. Does Mommy have someone to chase away the monsters? Who could that be?