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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
For the first time ever, Knuffle Bunny, the hilarious picture book by Mo Willems that received a Caldecott Honor in 2005, is available in a board book format perfect for the littlest readers. Trixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat. But the exciting adventure takes a dramatic turn when Trixie realizes somebunny was left behind. . . .
The Magic of Music Books
Librarians from across Maricopa County Library District have put together recommendations of their favorite reads about music. Looking for more? Check out all your library has to offer at mcldaz.org 0-3 YEARS OLD Because by Mo Willems & Amber Ren If you love Mo Willems for his Elephant and Piggie & Pigeon books, Because is a must-read masterpiece! When a little girl’s uncle is too sick to attend an orchestra performance, she gets to attend in his place and is inspired by the beautiful music.
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Pre-Order Available Formats Print Mo Willems, #1 New York Times best-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents the 20th anniversary edition of the book that started it all: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, now featuring an exclusive board game! Finally, a book you can say “no” to! When the Bus Driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place—a pigeon! But you’ve never met a pigeon like this one before.
The FRUSTRATING Book!
Pre-Order Available Formats Print From Mo Willems, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, best-selling Elephant & Piggie books, comes this breakout beginning-reader series, Unlimited Squirrels. An ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests hosts a page-turning extravaganza. Each book features a funny, furry adventure AND bonus jokes, quirky quizzes, nutty facts, and so, so many Squirrels. In The FRUSTRATING Book!, Zoom Squirrel wants to feel brand new emotions.
Bake Infinite Pie with X + Y|Hardcover
English 0759556865 Aspiring bakers will embrace this charming picture book about baking pie by using simple math, from one of the world’s most creative and celebrated mathematicians.X + Y are dreaming of baking infinite pie. But they don’t know if infinite pie is real.
¡Dormiré la siesta!
Geraldo es cuidadoso. Cerdita no lo es. Cerdita no puede evitar sonreír. Geraldo sí puede. Geraldo se preocupa para que Cerdita no tenga que hacerlo. Geraldo y Cerdita son mejores amigos. En ¡Dormiré la siesta! Geraldo está cansado y gruñón. ¿Soñará con Cerdita? ¿O ella no lo dejará soñar?
Doodling 101: A Silly Symposium!
Doodlers earn theirMMD (Master Mo Doodler) diploma in 15 days or less (or more!) with this activity-packed doodle book. Draw impossible buildings, animate favorite characters, design sets, make puppets, give gifts, and create abstract art with Mo Willems! This 144-page activity book builds on the 15-episode web seriesLUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems!originally produced by Mo Willems with the Kennedy Center in March of 2020.
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 4
From award-winning, best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a bind-up of five Elephant & Piggie adventures that celebrate friendship.
Opposites Abstract
Mo Willems, award-winning, best-selling author/illustrator and inaugural Education Artist-in-Residence at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, delivers a masterfully inquisitive look at opposites. Is this dark? Is this light? Is this soft? Is this hard? Using colors, shapes, lines and textures, Willems invites readers to explore abstract concepts through eye-popping, emotive, and highly-accessible artwork.
¿Quién es el Misterioso Lector?
Unlimited Squirrels are furry friends! Unlimited Squirrels have fuzzy ends! If you can read Elephant & Piggie, here is our referral: Try Unlimited Squirrels! From Mo Willems, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, best-selling Elephant & Piggie books, comes this breakout beginning-reader series. An ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests host a page-turning extravaganza.
¡Me han invitado a una fiesta!
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I Am Invited to a Party! Piggie is invited to her first party. She doesn’t know what to wear, though, so she asks her best friend Elephant for help. Elephant’s advice is odd to say the least, so Piggie will try on all sorts of zany outfits before finally arriving at the party for a hilarious surprise.
Guess What!?
From Mo Willems, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, best-selling Elephant & Piggie books, comes this breakout beginning-reader series, Unlimited Squirrels. An ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests hosts a page-turning extravaganza. Each book features a funny, furry adventure AND bonus jokes, quirky quizzes, nutty facts, and so, so many Squirrels. In Guess What!?, Zoom Squirrel is excited to go to the beach. But what will happen when Zoomy and pals finally get there?
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 3
From award-winning, best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a bind-up of five Elephant & Piggie adventures to help foster early readers’ problem-solving skills.
I Want to Sleep Under the Stars!
Mo Willems, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, best-selling Elephant & Piggie books, has another breakout beginning-reader series. An ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests hosts a page-turning extravaganza. Each book features a funny, furry adventure AND bonus jokes, quirky quizzes, nutty facts, and so, so many Squirrels. In I Want to Sleep Under the Stars, Zoom Squirrel dreams of sleeping under the night stars.
¡Vamos a dar una vuelta!
The Spanish edition of Elephant & Piggie’s Let’s Go for a Drive! Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Let’s Go for a Drive! Gerald and Piggie want to hit the road! But the best-laid plans of pigs and elephants often go awry.
¡He perdido un diente!
The Spanish edition of Unlimited Squirrels: I Lost My Tooth! Unlimited Squirrels are furry friends! Unlimited Squirrels have fuzzy ends! If you can read Elephant & Piggie, here is our referral: try UNLIMITED SQUIRRELS! Mo Willems, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, best-selling Elephant & Piggie books, is back with another breakout beginning-reader series. An ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests host a page-turning extravaganza.
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie Volume 2!
Biggier, Bolder, and Pigeon Approved! From award-winning, best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a bind-up of five Elephant & Piggie adventures to spark early-readers’ imaginations. Titles include: I Am Going!; We Are in a Book!; I Broke My Trunk!; Listen to My Trumpet!; I’m a Frog! Coming Soon What About Worms?! By: Ryan T.
The Best Kids' Books of 2019
Before we get to the best children’s books of 2019 that you’ve selected for us, I wanted to ask about your background: when did you set up The Children’s Book Review? It’s been 11 years. I was working as a children’s bookseller in a cute little bookstore in Washington, D.C. and I just needed another outlet besides coming home from the bookstore and telling my husband about all the kids’ books. So, I started blogging and it blossomed from there. I also had my own inspiration to be a writer.
The Pigeon Needs A Bath Book With Pigeon Bath Toy!
The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon’s not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It’s going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge. A Mo Willems’ fan favorite condensed in a bath book format with high-quality Pigeon bath toy—available only with this set.
Who is the Mystery Reader?
From Mo Willems, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, best-selling Elephant & Piggie books, comes this breakout beginning-reader series. An ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests host a page-turning extravaganza. Each book features a funny, furry adventure AND bonus jokes, quirky quizzes, nutty facts, and so, so many Squirrels. In Who is the Mystery Reader?, Zoom Squirrel tries out a new superpower with help from a mysterious Mystery Reader.
The Pigeon Needs a Bath Book!
The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon’s not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It’s going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge. A Mo Willems’ fan favorite condensed in a bath book format. Coming Soon Oliver and His Egg By: Paul Schmid Illustrated By: Paul Schmid Coming Soon Good Night, Farm By: Disney Book Group Illustrated By: Disney Storybook Art Team Mamá Goose By: Alma Flor Ada, F.
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
The Pigeon is about to get SCHOOLED. Do YOU think he should go? Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn’t like it? What if the teacher doesn’t like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?! Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon! Coming Soon Who is the Mystery Reader?
The Thank You Book
Select... Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-a-Million Bookshop Indigo Walmart Buy Now Print Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In The Thank You Book!, Piggie wants to thank EVERYONE. But Gerald is worried Piggie will forget someone . . . someone important.
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