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I Really Dig Pizza!: A Mystery! (An Archie & Reddie Book #1)
by Candy JamesElephant & Piggie meets Narwhal and Jelly in this hilarious new early-reader graphic novel series about Archie & Reddie, two fox friends who have wild fun! In this first book, Archie finds a cheesy treat in the forest and tries to keep it a secret—until Reddie comes along, ready to solve an irresistible mystery!When Archie stumbles upon a gift-wrapped pizza in the forest, he wonders who would possibly leave a perfectly good treat just lying around? So he does the only sensible thing and buries it so he can dig it up later for dinner! But with tummy rumbling, Archie discovers Reddie is trying to solve a mystery. It seems she's found a pile of dirt and wants to get to the bottom of it! Will Archie attempt to derail her investigation? You bet! But will he also ultimately fess up and share the cheesy goodness with Reddie? And who left that present in the forest anyway? It's all a mystery, and you'll have to read to find out what happens!
I Really Want That Unicorn
by Fabi SantiagoLove unicorns? Enjoy talent shows? Pick up this book and laugh yourself horse. A delightfully funny book with the message that friendship is more important than anything. Even unicorns!Chloe the Crocodile is preparing for a talent show. and not just any talent show. The prize is a Big Sparkly Mellow Yellow Unicorn, and Chloe MUST have it. To win, she must make the best rainbow unicorn cake, the best magic castle, the best fairy unicorn outfit AND give the perfect performance on her unicycle. Chloe is confident she can win. Until Veronica arrives!WITH PINK FOIL COVER Praise for Tiger in a Tutu:"The saga of Max and his determination to get on the stage reads something like a fun version of Billy Elliot . . . engagingly romantic." Independent
I Really Want to Eat a Child
by Sylviane DonnioAchilles is tired of eating bananas every day. What he really wants is to eat a child - but mum and dad aren't being co-operative! What an idea! They try sausage and chocolate cake, but Achilles is not interested. Will Achilles finally be able to eat a child - or is he just a little too little!'An amusing story with wonderfully expressive illustrations.' - The Independent'The appetizing mixture of domestic breakfast concerns and fierce child-eating monsters will leave children hungry for more.' - Publishers Weekly
I Really Want to Win
by Simon PhilipPerfect for fans of mischievous storytime favorites like Pig the Pug, The Bad Seed, and Eloise comes a winning story about a spunky heroine and her sidekick pup who are ready to WIN!Today is Sports Day, I can't wait.And as I know that I'll be great,I've planned how I will celebrate...Because I'm going to WIN.Our heroine and her sidekick pup have their eyes on the prize and are ready to find something to WIN. They compete in a spelling bee, a dancing contest, hide-and-seek, and more in search of a shiny medal. But what will happen if they... don't walk away the winner? Playfully tackling themes of competition, good sportsmanship, and being a fair loser (and winner!), I Really Want to Win joyfully reminds readers that, sometimes, winning isn't everything. With rollicking rhyming text from Simon Philip, bold, expressive illustrations from Lucia Gaggiotti, and a spunky heroine in the middle of it all, this follow-up to I Really Want the Cake is sure to be a winner!"A great conversation starter about the frustrations of competition and the search for a personal passion." -- Kirkus Reviews
I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade
by Diane Lee WilsonIn early 14-century China, Oyuna tells her granddaughter of her girlhood in Mongolia and how love for her horse enabled her to win an important race and bring good luck to her family.
I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claws (The Most Murderous Time of the Year #1)
by Amity AllenInterior designer, Shelby Nelson is looking for a new start. She gets a lucky break when she's hired to help decorate the homes in a wealthy subdivision for the holidays.But not everyone is thrilled with being forced to follow the strict rules set by the Homeowners' Association. And the person they're angriest with is Heather Redstone, the president of the HOA.So when Shelby is found standing over Heather's dead body under the Christmas tree, she quickly becomes the prime suspect. To clear her name, she’ll need to find the killer, which won’t be easy since the dead woman was at the top of everyone's naughty list.With time running out, Shelby must use all of her sleuthing skills to clear her name and find the real killer. But with a long list of suspects, it won't be easy. And to complicate matters, she'll have to do it all with a mischievous kitten by her side.This cozy mystery is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end. Pick up your copy today!
I See Kitty
by Yasmine SurovecLove that Kitty! The most adorable picture book of the year invites the very youngest cat lovers to find Kitty in the world around them. Chloe loves kitties. She wants a cat so much that she sees Kitty everywhere she goes: at the bus stop, in her backyard, in the starry night sky, even in her dreams. From debut children's book illustrator Yasmine Surovec comes a story so adorable that if you don't already love cats you will by the time you're done reading it. In the tradition of iconic preschool books like Where's Spot?, I See Kitty uses bright, bold artwork to appeal to very young readers and charm them for generations to come.
I See You, Sad Bear
by Vern KouskyA poetic and comforting story that explores emotional literacy and friendship, perfect for fans of The Rabbit Listened and Be Kind.Sad Bear, why are you so sad?As we follow Sad Bear through a gloomy day, we can only guess at why he's so blue.Did you drop your ice cream on the ground?Was it your birthday and did all your friends forget?Or maybe there is no reason at all. You are just simply sad.Soon a friend arrives and tries his best to cheer up Sad Bear. But the truth is, everyone gets sad, and sometimes all we need is a friend by our side.For readers big and small, this moving and gentle tale takes on big concepts like sadness and empathy, helping young readers learn that offering comfort can mean lending a hand or an ear, or simply just being there.
I See a Butterfly (In My Backyard)
by Alex ApplebyThis colorful picture book shows the life cycle from egg to butterfly.
I See a Cat (I Like to Read)
by Paul MeiselA dog barks at everything he loves—a cat, a squirrel, and his favorite boy! This Level A book is perfect for new readers. I see a cat. I see a bird. I see a fly. Easy-to-read text and fun pictures follow a dog through his happy day. Sitting inside his house, the dog watches other animals pass by the glass door . . . until his beloved boy comes home, and the two pals dash outside, determined to get up close and personal with all the backyard wildlife! 2018 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book American Library Association Notable Book Junior Library Guild Selection Level A books, for early kindergarten, have one short sentence that repeats on every page with only one word change per spread. Images help tell the story—leading to faster decoding of sight words. This proven method starts the earliest readers on the path to reading fluency. When Level A is mastered, follow up with Level B. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own!
I See a Kookaburra!: Discovering Animal Habitats Around the World
by Steve Jenkins Robin PageI See a Kookaburra! lets readers search for an oystercatcher, an elephant shrew, and a fierce snapping turtle in the places where they live. Learn how these animals and many others grow and thrive in very different environments.Incorporated into the book is an interactive element. Hidden in the illustrations are animals camouflaged in their surroundings. Turn the page to see if you were able to find them all!
I Sing the Salmon Home: Poems from Washington State
by Rena PriestThis anthology brings together a wide assortment of poems that celebrate, mourn, and seek to preserve the salmon of the US Northwest. The editor writes, "It is my hope that the poems in this collection will carry into the hearts of readers a wish to preserve and protect the gifts of salmon bestowed by a beautiful living earth; that they will provide the spark of life to carry us into a new cycle."
I Spy . . . a Shark! (The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse #2)
by Cora ReefSimon Seahorse meets a shark in this second book of The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series—and it turns out sharks make for great stories…and great friends! <p><p>Simon and Olive love playing “I Spy” in Coral Jungle because there are so many things to see! There are different types of coral, seagrass, and all sorts of fish. But one day they spy…a shark! They swim away as fast as they can, but the shark catches up to them and introduces herself. And it turns out Simon and Olive—and all of Coral Grove—have a lot to learn about sharks. <p><p>With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
I Spy Fly Guy! (Fly Guy #7)
by Tedd ArnoldWhen Fly Guy and Buzz play hide-and-seek, Fly Guy hides in his favorite place, the garbage can. But as Buzz finishes counting, the garbageman drives away with the garbage and Fly Guy, too! <P><P> A very worried Buzz follows the truck to the dump, where he sees zillions of flies. Where is Fly Guy? Time after time, Buzz thinks he spies Fly Guy, only to be snubbed, boinked, or bitten. Then he realizes they've been playing a game. He yells, "I give up. You win!" And Fly Guy leaves his new hiding place -- he was on top of Buzz's hat all along!<P><P> Winner of the Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor
I Spy Fly Guy! (Fly Guy #7)
by Tedd ArnoldDuring a game of hide-and-seek, is Fly Guy lost forever?When Fly Guy and Buzz play hide-and-seek, Fly Guy hides in his favorite place--the garbage can. But as Buzz finishes counting, the garbageman drives away with the garbage and Fly Guy, too! A very worried Buzz follows the truck to the dump, where he sees zillions of flies. Where is Fly Guy?Time after time, Buzz thinks he spies Fly Guy, only to be snubbed, boinked, or bitten. Then he realizes they've been playing a game. He yells, "I give up. You win." And Fly Guy leaves his new hiding place--he was on top of Buzz's hat allalong!Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, Tedd Arnold delivers an easy reader that is full of fun in his NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series.
I Spy With My Little Eye
by Joseph DeGraziaEvery night before bed, Lily gazes out her magical window, where the world transforms into a glittering wonderland of Surprises. As the stars twinkle and the moon glows, Lily embarks upon a whimsical game of &‘I spy with my little eye.&’ From fluffy tails to glowing eyes, she spots creatures big and small, each with a story to tell.What will Lily discover tonight? Who might be waiting just beyond the glass? Dive into this enchanting tale where imagination soars and every turn of the pages invites the young reader to join the magic. Perfect for bedtime, I Spy with My Little Eye will leave children eager to explore the world of their dreams.
I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 (I Survived #16)
by Lauren TarshisBestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the Children's Blizzard of 1888 in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series.Eleven-year-old John Hale has already survived one brutal Dakota winter, and now he's about to experience one of the deadliest blizzards in American history. The storm of 1888 was a monster, a frozen hurricane that slammed into America's midwest without warning. Within hours, America's prairie would be buried under ten feet of snow. Hundreds would be dead, thousands terrified and lost and freezing. John never wanted to move to the wide-open prairie. He's a city kid, not a tough pioneer! But his inner strength is seriously tested when he finds himself trapped in the blinding snow, the wind like a giant crushing hammer, pounding him over and over again. Will John ever find his way home?
I Think I Can
by Karen S. RobbinsDesigned to be read with a buddy, this dialogue between an aardvark and a mouse contains only kindergarten or first-grade words, making it a unique first reading book. Sentences are short, with lots of repetition for reinforcement and to build reading confidence. Early childhood specialist and former Romper Room teacher "Miss Karen" believes that reading should be easy and fun, and that reading with a buddy brings pleasure to young children. Recalling the classic children's book The Little Engine that Could, this story encourages beginning readers to believe in themselves. They will want to read it over and over again, and will be proud to say "I can read!"
I Thought You Were Dead: A Love Story
by Peter NelsonNelson delivers a novel that is all at once heartwarming, heartbreaking, and heart-wrenchingly funny. Most of all, it's a story that proves that when a good dog is by one's side, life can be full of surprises.
I Used to Be a Fish: The Story of Evolution
by Tom SullivanWhere do we come from? Well, millions and millions of years ago, we were all fish (sort of). Travel back in time for a whistle-stop tour through our long journey from fish, to monkeys, to cavemen, to... YOU! Discover the incredible journey of human evolution with this accessible, fun-filled picture book introduction.Bold, witty and playful, with striking John Klassen style illustrations, this delightfully funny tale is perfect for curious young readers.
I Walk at Night
by Lois DuncanA child's cat takes the reader along on its adventures, transforming itself from a household pet to a prowling creature of the night. But when morning comes, the cat returns to its familiar, cuddly self. Award-winning author Lois Duncan, known for suspenseful young adult novels like I Know What You Did Last Summer, brings her talent for drama to much younger readers.
I Wanna Iguana
by David Catrow Karen Kaufman OrloffAlex just has to convince his mom to let him have an iguana, so he puts his arguments in writing. He promises that she won't have to feed it or clean its cage or even see it if she doesn't want to. Of course Mom imagines life with a six-foot-long iguana eating them out of house and home. Alex's reassurances: It takes fifteen years for an iguana to get that big. I'll be married by then and probably living in my own house. and his mom's replies: How are you going to get a girl to marry you when you own a giant reptile? will have kids in hysterics as the negotiations go back and forth through notes. And the lively, imaginative illustrations show their polar opposite dreams of life with an iguana. Image descriptions present.
I Wanna Iguana
by Karen Kaufman OrloffAlex just has to convince his mom to let him have an iguana, so he puts his arguments in writing. He promises that she won't have to feed it or clean its cage or even see it if she doesn't want to. Of course Mom imagines life with a six-foot-long iguana eating them out of house and home. Alex's reassurances: It takes fifteen years for an iguana to get that big. I'll be married by then and probably living in my own house. and his mom's replies: How are you going to get a girl to marry you when you own a giant reptile? will have kids in hysterics as the negotiations go back and forth through notes. And the lively, imaginative illustrations show their polar opposite dreams of life with an iguana.
I Want 100 Dogs
by Stacy McAnultyIn this funny, feel-good first-pet book, one aspiring dog owner and her parents ponder—in wildly imaginative and hilarious detail—all the best and worst outcomes of bringing home more dogs than you can (literally) shake a stick at.A young girl proclaims, "I want 100 dogs." In a twist, her parents agree, but they have just one question: Where will 100 dogs sleep? Our protagonist revises her request to 90 dogs. But how does one walk 90 dogs? A silly, subtractive counting tale and an over-the-top ode to the joys (and woes) of canine company, this sweet and surprising story proves that no matter how boundless your enthusiasm, when it comes to finding the perfect pet, sometimes less really is more. Written by bestselling author Stacy McAnulty and illustrated with vintage flair by Claire Keane, this clever and funny picture book will be a new favorite for readers and pet lovers everywhere—whether you have no dogs, one dog, or one dog too many!PERFECT FIRST-PET BOOK: Bursting with humor and charm, this is the book for any child who has ever longed for a pet (or ten . . . or twenty) and for families gently establishing realistic pet expectations. FUN AND FUNNY COUNTING BOOK: This fun-to-read picture book delivers the extra benefit of being a reverse counting book! Kids will delight in counting down the number of dogs in this clever tale that subtly demonstrates counting by tens. And, yes, you really can count the dogs on each page! GIFT-WORTHY: With its sweet, timeless humor and charming, vintage-style illustrations, this pet book makes a wonderful gift for children, teachers, and dog lovers of all ages.Perfect for:Pet-loving preschoolers, parents, teachers, and caregiversNew pet parents and dog lovers of all agesFamilies preparing to adopt their first petDog lovers gift ideas for baby shower, birthday, classroom gift, or pet adoption
I Want My Hat Back
by Jon KlassenA New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2011! A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear's memory and renews his search with a vengeance. Told completely in dialogue, this delicious take on the classic repetitive tale plays out in sly illustrations laced with visual humor-- and winks at the reader with a wry irreverence that will have kids of all ages thrilled to be in on the joke.<P><P> Images and image descriptions available.<P> Winner of the Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor