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DINNER AT THE PANDA PALACE
illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott
This rollicking, rhyming PBS StoryTime favorite is a counting book, an animal identification book, and a book with lots of food and fun! But most important, each child will come away knowing that, "...there will always be room at the Palace for you."
"…bouncy, rhyming verse and an innovative cast of characters give this counting book zip…" -- Publishers Weekly
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OLLIE'S SCHOOL DAY
A YES-AND-NO BOOK
illustrated by Abby Carter
Kids will laugh their way through this interactive story while learning about school routines. What will Ollie do at story time? Will he practice playing the kazoo? NO! Will he go for a swim in the sink? NO! Will he put on skates and zip around the room? NO! Find out what Ollie does in this highly acclaimed book.
"Calmenson...savvily encourages the youngest listeners to chime in and be part of the reading process...Will this be a popular and raucous first-day-of-school favorite? YES!" -- Kirkus, starred review
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NEW!
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JAZZMATAZZ!
pictures by Bruce Degen
When the weather gets cold
And a mouse slips in,
A jazzmatazz story
Is sure to begin…
Meet a piano-playing mouse, a dog with drums, a cat with a fiddle, a bird who sings, a fish who blows musical bubbles and one great tap-dancing kid! What kind of music will you make? Doo-dat, ditty-dat, doo!
"...a bright, syncopated jam session sure to please storytime audiences." -- Kirkus Reviews
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LATE FOR SCHOOL!
illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa
Uh-oh! Mr. Bungles has overslept and he’s going to be late for school. Teachers aren’t supposed to be late! He tries rushing by car, train, bus – even by unicycle and hot air balloon. The clock is ticking. What will he try next?
"This laugh-and-a-half book gets its kick from well-structured rhyming text and fruit-colored, in-your-face pictures. Fun for children and teachers alike.” -- Booklist
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OOPSY, TEACHER!
illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa
Even the best teachers can have an oopsy day. Mr. Bungles gets out of bed and bumps his head. He drips jam on his tie and gets soap in his eye. He lets the class hamster Nibbles escape, and leads his students on a wild chase all around the town. The students love their teacher, Mr. Bungles. In this shout-out-the-word story, he shows them how to make school fun!
"The accident-prone teacher who first appeared in Late for School is back...for breathless, laugh-filled storytimes." -- School Library Journal
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MAY I PET YOUR DOG?
The How-to-Guide for KIDS Meeting DOGS
(and DOGS Meeting KIDS)
pictures by Jan Ormerod
Do you like dogs? Would you like to meet some, pet some, see some tricks? Stephanie Calmenson’s own dog, Harry, will show you how. The first thing to remember is: Always ask MAY I PET YOUR DOG?
"Dachshund Harry leads…readers through every step of kid-meets-dog etiquette...most engaging…is the direct address from dog to child.” -- Horn Book, starred review
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ROSIE - A VISITING DOG'S STORY
photographs by Justin Sutcliffe
Read about Rosie, the author's sweet and shaggy dog, as she cheers people who are sad or sick or lonely. Find out if you can join a visiting program, with or without a pet of your own. And let Rosie cheer you.
"Rosie's real-life adventures make for one of the outstanding nonfiction titles of the year." -- Smithsonian Magazine
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SHAGGY, WAGGY DOGS (and Others)
photographs by Justin Sutcliffe
Do you like Golden Retrievers? Beagles? Yorkies? Catchy rhymes describe these dogs and 22 more, with a surprise at the end. Find out if you're right for a dog and which dog is right for you.
"… snappy four-line rhymes reflect a joy in and love of dogs as they spotlight more than 20 canine breeds..." -- Booklist
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KINDERGARTEN KIDS
Riddles, Rebuses, Wiggles, Giggles
pictures by Melissa Sweet
Kindergarten is so much fun and there's lots to learn. Kids will love these interactive poems that give them a taste of a kindergarten day with Show and Tell riddle rhymes; a search for a missing class pet; a pizza party; a popcorn dance; a 100th Day of School celebration and more!
“…the text…delivered in rhyme, details the fun to be had in kindergarten...”
-- Publishers Weekly
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THE PRINCIPAL'S NEW CLOTHES
illustrated by Denise Brunkus
Mr. Bundy, principal of P.S. 88, is the sharpest dresser in town. Two tricksters want to sell him a suit that isn't there. One student is brave enough to tell the truth -- thank goodness! Read this story and laugh!
"The whole school should chortle with glee over this one!" -- Kirkus
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THE FROG PRINCIPAL
illustrated by Denise Brunkus
In this hilarious sequel to The Principal's New Clothes, a bumbling magician turns P.S. 88's beloved principal, Mr. Bundy, into a frog, then finds he can't turn him back again! See what it's like to have a frog for a principal. Ribbit!
"...ribbit-tickling companion to The Principal’s New Clothes...” -- Kirkus Reviews
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THE TEENY TINY TEACHER
illustrated by Denis Roche
A teeny tiny teacher finds a teeny tiny bone that belongs to a teeny tiny ghost who wants it for his teeny tiny... Read the story and find out. Life size children are invited to join the chant-along fun.
"...could easily become a story-hour favorite." -- Kirkus
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WELCOME, BABY!
Baby Rhymes for Baby Times
pictures by Melissa Sweet
Move over Mother Goose! These catchy rhymes are keepers! They're all about babies and things babies do. This is the perfect baby gift on its own or paired with GOOD FOR YOU! Toddler Rhymes for Toddler Times.
"Colorful and childlike…A fine alternative to board books and nursery rhymes..” -- Booklist
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GOOD FOR YOU!
Toddler Rhymes for Toddler Times
pictures by Melissa Sweet
Twenty-five irresistible rhymes zoom in on a toddler's world. Youngest readers are invited to play, sing, join an alphabet parade and, most of all, feel good about themselves!
"...Joyously exuberant, Calmenson's verses enlighten and entertain." -- Kirkus Reviews
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PERFECT PUPPY
pictures by Thomas F. Yezerski
Some people -- and puppies -- think they have to be perfect. Some people -- and puppies -- learn they can make mistakes and still be loved very much. Meet a puppy you'll fall in love with -- mistakes and all.
“…warm story of acceptance, mistakes and all.” -- Horn Book
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IT BEGINS WITH AN A
illustrated by Marisabina Russo
There's no better way to learn the alphabet than with these catchy riddle rhymes. Try one!
This food starts with S.
It's long and it's thin.
I eat it with tomato sauce
that drips down to my chin.
What is it?
"A clever new alphabet book in riddle form ..." -- Booklist
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WHAT AM I? Very First Riddles
illustrated by Karen Gundersheimer
Listen to me! Listen to me!
Clickety-clack!
Watch for me! Watch for me!
Coming down the track.
What am I?
Find word and picture clues on one page, answers on the next. Youngest readers love guessing games and will feel proud of each success.
"Catchy, rhyming riddles about familiar objects will delight young audiences…" -- Sesame Street Magazine
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ZIP, WHIZ, ZOOM!
illustrated by Dorothy Stott
Zip, whiz, zoom!
Honk, whirr, vroom!
Toot-toot. Beep-beep.
Boom-de-boom!
Follow an assortment of people dressed up and carrying gifts as they drive, fly, sail, bike to a surprising destination. Noises, vehicles -- and family -- are at the heart of this book.
"...simple, breezy verse invites...audience's participation." -- Publishers Weekly
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ENGINE, ENGINE NUMBER NINE
illustrated by Paul Meisel
Engine, Engine, Number Nine,
Rolling, rolling down the line.
Wheels are turning. Whistle’s blowing.
Soon we’ll find out where it’s going.
In this rollicking rendition of a traditional children’s rhyme, grown-ups, kids, an assortment of animals and a whole marching band board a train heading for… Read the book to find out. All aboard!
"...a definite read-aloud... will soon have even the youngest singing along.” -- Children's Book Review Service
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MARIGOLD AND GRANDMA
ON THE TOWN
illustrated by Mary Chalmers
It's a special day when Grandma takes Marigold out on the town! There are a few problems along the way, but Grandmas always know how to solve them.
"This simple, sweet tale of a young bunny and her granny displays a genuine grasp of what children find funny." -- USA Today
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HOTTER THAN A HOT DOG!
illustrated by Elivia Savadier
"I'm hotter than a hot dog
in a campfire!" I said.
"I'm hotter than a salamander
in the sun!" said Granny.
Word play. Hot day. Grandma's got a great idea to cool things off. Hop on the train -- the iron dragon -- and see where it takes you.
"Sweet, funny, and right on the mark ..." -- Booklist
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WANTED: WARM, FURRY FRIEND
illustrated by Amy Schwartz
This is a warm, furry -- and funny! -- story of love and friendship. If you've seen the movie "You've Got Mail!", or the musical, "She Loves Me!" you'll know how it all turns out.
"Hare hilarity ... The telling is delicious ..."
-- Publishers Weekly
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THE GATOR GIRLS
written by
Stephanie Calmenson and Joanna Cole
illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Meet the Gator Girls -- Ali, Amy and Gracie. Meet the Gator Guys -- Marvin and Dave. Follow their adventures in these FUNNY, easy-to-read chapter books!
"…will tickle children's funny bones... fun and easy to read."
-- School Library Journal, starred review
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Selected Books with Joanna Cole
Anthologies
THE READ-ALOUD TREASURY
Favorite nursery rhymes, poems, stories, and more for the very young
BUG IN A RUG
Reading Fun for Just-Beginners
READY...SET...READ!
The Beginning Reader's Treasury
READY, SET, READ...AND LAUGH!
A Funny Treasury for Beginning Readers
GIVE A DOG A BONE Stories, Poems, Jokes and Riddles about Dogs
THE LAUGH BOOK A New Treasury of Humor for Children
THE SCARY BOOK
Activity Books
EENTSY WEENTSY SPIDER
Fingerplays and Action Rhymes
SIX SICK SHEEP: 101 Tongue Twisters
WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD
and Other Riddles Old and New
YOURS TILL BANANA SPLITS: 201 Autograph Rhymes
PIN THE TAIL ON THE DONKEY and Other Party Games
CRAZY EIGHTS and Other Card Games
THE RAIN OR SHINE ACTIVITY BOOK
Fun Things to Make and Do
FUN ON THE RUN Travel Games and Songs
MARBLES: 101 Ways to Play
Chapter Books
The Gator Girls series (see above)
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LICENSED CHARACTER AND MASS MARKET BOOKS
(many under the pseudonym, Lyn Calder)
The Baby-sitters Little Sister Books – over 75 titles with Ann Martin
Sesame Street
CTW
Disney
Movie Tie-ins
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