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Joe the frog wants to be on the go, but even at a family reunion he is out of luck, as everyone says they are too busy, or he is too fast, too slow, too big, or too small to go with them, until Grandma invites him to go with her on a special outing. "¡Joe quiere jugar, jugar y jugar! ¡Pero todos los parientes que están en el picnic le dicen que no, no y no! ¿Será posible que Joe tenga un buen día gracias a su abuela?" - Back cover.

A mouse puts a book to sleep by covering it with a blanket, reading it a story, and giving it a big hug.

"Meet Maddie and Mabel, two spunky sisters who navigate their relationship with humor and heart."-- Maddie is the big sister. Mabel is the little sister. But who is actually in charge? Mabel, who never stops asking questions? Or Maddie, who can be bossy and demanding? Readers will see that being in charge might not be as important as working together. The first book in this early chapter book series introduces two relatable characters who make mistakes...

The light of the half moon Shines down on the half room . . .The half room is full of half things. A half chair, a half cat, even half shoes--all just as nice as whole things. When half a knock comes on half a door, who in the world could it be? With inventive flair, Caldecott Honor winner Carson Ellis explores halves and wholes in an ingenious and thought-provoking picture book. Ink and gouache illustrations featuring wry detail and velvety textures...

"With a good friend like Loonie the yellow balloon, anything is possible. From neighborhood walks to reading aloud in bed to dance parties in your room, Loonie makes each activity a little brighter, a little fuller of sunshine. But as one child discovers with sadness, when it’s time for Loonie to float away home, the sunshine goes, too. It’s not as fun to have a dance party alone. And while tending to the garden helps a little bit, the...

The Easter Bunny describes the many traps he expertly avoids as he delivers Easter treats to children.

"Stuck inside one wet afternoon, a group of friends are bored and miserable--until a pink glow leads them to discover a mysterious treasure chest and everything changes! Grey is for rainy days, but PINK is for all kinds of fun -- bows and buttons, yes, but also aliens and astronauts, dancers and dragons! In a parade of exuberance that celebrates all things pink, one surly fur ball stands out--and ultimately teaches the kids a valuable lesson in embracing...

"In Are You Ready to Play Outside? Piggie can't wait to go play in the sunshine. But will a rainy day ruin all the fun?" -- En ¿Estás lista para jugar afuera? Cerdita no puede esperar a salir a jugar al sol. Pero ¿echará a perder la lluvia la gran diversión?

The How to Catch Kids try to trap the Mamasaurus, a one-of-a-kind creature whose love, kindness, and awesomeness have no limits.

"The love between a brother and sister shines through in this reassuring picture book about a common childhood transition--an older sibling starting school and leaving the younger one behind."--Provided by publisher.