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1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak 1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak

Froggy Goes to School

In Froggy Goes to School, it’s Froggy’s first day of school. After a bowl of flies with milk, Froggy flops outside to catch the bus - flop flop flop. At school, he finds his desk and sits down - but then he falls out of his chair! How will the rest of Froggy’s day go? John McDonough cheerful and vivid narration will keep kids zip zoop zupping with joy.

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1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak 1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak

Lola at the Library

Learn about the library, checking out books, and story time with Lola.

Every Tuesday, Lola and her mommy go to the library. Lola meets her friends there. They share books and don't have to be quiet all the time. The nice librarian tells stories. There is a big machine that buzzes Lola's books in and out, and she can take any books she wants home with her.

Lola and her mommy always stop for a treat on the way home. No wonder Lola loves the library. This gentle story of growing with books encourages little ones to discover the joy of reading as well as getting them ready and excited to visit the library.

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1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak 1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no—Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom!

Countless children—and their parents—can joyfully recite the familiar words of this beloved alphabet chant. Bill Martin, Jr., and John Archambault’s rhythmic text keeps the beat with Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert’s bold, cheerful art. This winning combination has made the Chicka Chicka series an enduring classic.

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1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak 1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak

Owl Babies

When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations from unique and striking perspectives capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale.

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1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak 1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak

Maisy Goes to Preschool

Preschool for Maisy means a day filled with friends and things to do, from the time she hangs her coat on a special peg to the time she says good-bye. There’s painting and snack time, stories and nap time (and a bathroom break in between). Soon everyone’s ready to haul out the instruments and make some noise, then head outside for a turn at the sandbox or slide. In a bright, full-size storybook full of familiar scenes, this child-friendly look at a day in the life of a preschooler is one that newcomers and seasoned pros alike will be happy to share.

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1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak 1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak

llama llama misses mama

It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama’s mama makes sure he’s ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama Llama isn’t so excited anymore. Will Mama Llama come back?

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1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak 1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the original classic by Beatrix Potter. The Tale of Peter Rabbit was first published by Frederick Warne in 1902 and endures as Beatrix Potter's most popular and well-loved tale. It tells the story of a very mischievous rabbit and the trouble he encounters in Mr McGregor's vegetable garden!

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1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak 1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak

Merriam-Webster’s First Dictionary

This beginner’s dictionary introduces young readers to 3,000 words using 1,000 entries and hundreds of captivating illustrations.

With this indispensable learning tool, children will have fun discovering more about words, their meanings, and how to spell them.

  • Teaches basic dictionary skills: alphabetization, spelling, parts of speech, letter sounds, use of synonyms and antonyms, and homographs and homophones

  • Words, phrases, and their meanings are discussed in full age-appropriate sentences, with usage examples to show how they are used in context.

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1 to 3 Years Charlotte McLaughlin 1 to 3 Years Charlotte McLaughlin

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck-- all parade across the pages of this delightful classic children's book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages.

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1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak 1 to 3 Years Carlene Szostak

123 Count with Me (Trace-And-Flip Fun!)

Finding eggs is easy, but can YOU catch the Easter Bunny in action this year? He has a basket full of treats and tricks for staying hidden―plus that bunny hippity hops with lightning speed! Start a new tradition with this bright and funny children's Easter book and get inspired to build STEAM traps of your own to pair with the readaloud! Educators, families, and children will love this wonderfully creative opportunity to have fun and celebrate the holiday together.

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