Candlewick Press (MA)

Full, Full, Full of Love by Trish Cooke

For the youngest member of an exuberant extended family, Sunday dinner at Grannie's is full indeed--full of hugs, kisses, tasty dishes, happy faces, and lots of love. Full color.

Handa's Hen by Eileen Browne

As Handa and her friend Akeyo, young members of Kenya's Luo tribe, search for her grandmother's missing hen, Mondi, they find increasing numbers of interesting animals but the black hen eludes them.

Handa's Surprise by Eileen Browne

For use in schools and libraries only. When Handa, who lives in a Kenyan village, sets out to visit her friend in the next village with a basketful of tropical fruits on her head, the animals she...

How Many, How Many, How Many by Rick Walton

Twelve energetic children race through the pages of this colorful counting book as each tackles a different "How many" question, phrased and answered in sprightly verse. "Good for independent...

It's My Birthday by Helen Oxenbury

The birthday child's animal friends bring ingredients and help make a birthday cake.

Kiss Good Night by Amy Hest

"It was a dark and stormy night on Plum Street. In the little white house, Mrs. Bear was putting Sam to bed." Outside, the wind blows and the rain comes down. Inside, it is Sam's bedtime. Mrs...

Maisy Dresses Up by Lucy Cousins

Maisy the mouse makes a very special costume for Tallulah's costume party. Her fun and familiar world reflects favorite TV episodes--and the lively adventures young children have every day.

Maisy, Charley, and the Wobbly Tooth by Lucy Cousins

On his first trip to the dentist, Charley gets lots of moral support from Maisy and friends, in a full-length story that readers are sure to sink their teeth into.

Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill by Jamie Harper

It's Fire Safety Week in Miss Mingo's classroom, which means it's time for students to learn what to do in case of a fire. Sprinkled with fascinating facts about animal behavior, this story about...

Not Norman: A Goldfish Story by Kelly Bennett

When a little boy receives a goldfish named Norman, it's not the kind of pet he had in mind. When he tries to trade Norman for a "good pet," things don't go as planned, but he soon learns that...

One Duck Stuck by Phyllis Root

Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What about three moose, munching on spruce? Will four crickets, chirping in the thickets, be able to pull the unlucky duck out of the muck? Exuberant rhythms...

Rattletrap Car by Phyllis Root

  It's hot. Hot, hot, hot! So Junie and Jake and Poppa and the baby want to go to the lake. But can they make it there in their rattletrap car? It doesn't go fast, and it doesn't go far -- but...