Romeow and Drooliet
Romeow and Drooliet

Author: Nina Laden

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2013-09-17

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1452126852

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Author-artist Nina Laden has taken her trademark wit and applied it to one of Shakespeare's best-loved plays. Adults familiar with the classic love story will delight in the many references to the original play, all of which make this a rarity: a children's book they want to read again and again. And young children who know nothing of the Bard will be riveted by this funny yet touching tale about Romeow the cat and Drooliet the dog, two star-crossed lovers who meet by chance, marry in secret, and are kept apart by a snarling rottweiler, appalled owners, and the animal control warden. The clever details throughout the book belie the careful research behind this homage to true love won and lostand in the case of this book won againproving once and for all that dogs and cats can be friends.

Layla's Happiness
Layla's Happiness

Author: Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2020-05-25

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1592703372

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Seven-year-old Layla loves life! So she keeps a happiness book. What is happiness for her? For you? Spirited and observant, Layla’s a child who’s been given room to grow, making happiness both thoughtful and intimate. It’s her dad talking about growing-up in South Carolina; her mom reading poetry; her best friend Juan, the community garden, and so much more. Written by poet Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin, this is a story of flourishing within family and community.

The Boy, the Boat, and the Beast
The Boy, the Boat, and the Beast

Author: Samantha M. Clark

Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

Published: 2019-06-25

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1534412565

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“A poignant story.” —School Library Journal “An unforgettable, life-affirming tale.” —Booklist The Graveyard Book meets Hatchet in this eerie novel about a boy who is stranded on a mysterious beach, from debut author Samantha M. Clark. A boy washes up on a mysterious, seemingly uninhabited beach. Who is he? How did he get there? The boy can’t remember. When he sees a light shining over the foreboding wall of trees that surrounds the shore, he decides to follow it, in the hopes that it will lead him to answers. The boy’s journey is a struggle for survival and a search for the truth—a terrifying truth that once uncovered, will force him to face his greatest fear of all if he is to go home. This gripping adventure will have readers hooked until its jaw-dropping and moving conclusion. Samantha M. Clark’s first novel heralds the arrival of an exciting new voice.

The Night I Followed the Dog
The Night I Followed the Dog

Author: Nina Laden

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2017-03-21

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1452143919

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“Making an auspicious entry into children’s books, Laden provides a stylish, droll answer to the riddle of what dogs do while their owners sleep.” —Publishers Weekly “I have a dog. Nothing exotic or special, just an ordinary dog.” Or so this little boy thinks—until one morning, when he opens the door a little early and sees his dog jump out of a limousine. That night, he decides to follow his dog, and that’s when the fun starts, in a nighttime romp around town where he learns what adventures dogs get up to while their humans are fast asleep. A terrific read-aloud and true “comedic gem,” Nina Laden’s story will have everyone captivated by the coolest dog around (Parents’ Choice). “Laden’s dog characters are especially keenly drawn . . . A whimsical book.” —Kirkus Reviews “Sophisticated enough for older children and silly enough for younger listeners, this boy-and-his-dog book has a clever text, great illustrations and strong appeal.” —School Library Journal

The Middle Kid
The Middle Kid

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Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2021-03-23

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 1452181845

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A story about the wonderfully challenging realities of being a family's middle kid. Readers experience a day in the life of a middle kid, and all the highs and lows of a life in-between. When you're the middle kid, you're never the first nor the last to do anything. You're not the tallest or the smallest; you're babysitting one sibling but teased by the other. Stuck between a bossy older brother and a naive younger sister, Middle Kid feels left out of two worlds. But even if—and maybe especially because—it's always overlooked, this kid's own world is just as big and important as his siblings'. • From author-illustrator Steven Weinberg—a middle kid himself! • Gently funny and richly detailed • Starting in the morning and ending at night, readers experience a full day in Middle Kid's shoes Middle children have classically been sandwiched between the achievements of the older sibling and the needs of the younger one—The Middle Kid gives them a time to shine! • Perfect for beginning readers • A great empathy read • Fans of comical books about family

Ida, Always
Ida, Always

Author: Caron Levis

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-02-23

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1481426400

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Based on the real-life Gus and Ida of New York's Central Park Zoo, this is the story of a polar bear who grieves over the loss of his companion.

When Pigasso Met Mootisse
When Pigasso Met Mootisse

Author: Nina Laden

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2014-10-14

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1452143978

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When Pigasso met Mootisse, what begins as a neighborly overture escalates into a mess. Before you can say paint-by-numbers, the two artists become fierce rivals, calling each other names and ultimately building a fence between them. But when the two painters paint opposite sides of the fence that divides them, they unknowingly create a modern art masterpiece, and learn it is their friendship that is the true work of art. Nina Laden's wacky illustrations complement this funny story that non only introduces children to two of the world's most extraordinary modern artists, but teaches a very important lesson—how to creatively resolve a conflict—in a most unusual way.

Pajama Time!
Pajama Time!

Author: Sandra Boynton

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2023-05-02

Total Pages: 11

ISBN-13: 1665925035

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In this irrepressible good-night book from the bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton, it’s time to head to bed to the beat. This board book is now available in an oversized lap edition! A jump-roping chicken and a pig on a swing. A moose in striped pajamas and an elephant in a fuzzy one-piece with feet. And in sing-along nuttiness reminiscent of Barnyard Dance!, it’s time for the animals to put on their jammies and get ready for bed. It’s BIG fun from Sandra Boynton in the big, big size of this favorite board book. Pull on the bottoms. Put on the top. Get yourself set to pajama-dee-bop. It’s PAJAMA TIME!

My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes
My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes

Author: Eve Sutton

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2015-08-06

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 0141366265

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Lots of cats all around the world do exciting things like fly aeroplanes or play the violin - but my cat, an ordinary round-the-house cat, likes to hide in boxes. Children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is just right for beginner readers.

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

Author: Eileen Spinelli

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-12-07

Total Pages: 17

ISBN-13: 1665907460

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An anonymous valentine changes the life of the unsociable Mr. Hatch, turning him into a laughing friend who helps and appreciates all his neighbors.