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| Num | Title | Author | Description |
| 4140 | Animal Boogie, The | Harter, Debbie | Can you boogie? Dance on down to the jungles of India, where 6 colorful creatures are jumping and jiving beneath the canopy. |
| 4124 | Baby Animal Farm Featuring: Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets | Worth, Bonnie | Baby farm animals from sun up to sun down. |
| 4129 | Baby's Carry Along Bible | Lloyd-Jones, Sally | In this nifty carry-along board book, little ones will find a collection of ten favorite Bible stories in rhyme, filled with comforting truths told through scripture. Keep God's word close to your baby's heart in this perfect package. |
| 4116 | Beneath | Doerrfeld, Cori | A child and their grandfather take a walk in the woods and discover more about themselves: Finn is in a horrible mood and doesn't want to talk about it. After some persuading, though, they agree to go for a hike with Grandpa. Throughout their forest walk, they see many different things. It's when the pair pass fellow hikers that Finn realizes that people, just like the elements of nature, are more than they appear. Grandpa explains that sometimes beneath a person who seems like they won't understand what you're feeling, is someone feeling the exact same way. This book celebrates our similarities, differences, and that there's always more under the surface of what we can see. |
| 4123 | Big Enough Featuring: Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets | Ross, Harry | Baby Piggy, Kermit, and their friends describe some of the things they can do, such as combing their hair, putting on their shoes, riding a tricycle, printing their names, and putting away their toys. |
| 3950 | Biscuit Finds a Friend | Capucilli, Alyssa Satin | A puppy helps a little duck find its way home to the pond. |
| 4121 | Celia Planted A Garden | Root, Phyllis | Celia Thaxter grew up on a desolate island off the coast of Maine, where her father worked as lighthouse keeper. Amid the white and gray of the sea, the rocks, and even the birds, young Celia found color where she could: green mosses and purple starfish and pink morning glories by the shore. And she planted her first garden, tucking bright marigolds between rocky ledges. |
| 4103 | Chicka Chicka 1 2 3 | Martin Jr., Bill | 1 told 2 and 2 told 3, "I'll race you to the top of the apple tree." One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous book. |
| 4094 | Count With Me | Gikow, Louise | Using simple words, bright pictures, familiar subjects, and enjoyable stories, these books will not only stimulate young children's imaginations, but help them develop a lifelong love of reading. Jim Henson's Muppet Babies. |
| 4146 | Day the Crayons Quit, The | Daywalt, Drew | Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only written letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! |
| 4117 | Digger and the Duckling, The | Kuefler, Joseph | All the trucks enjoy their work until a tiny, yellow duckling appears on the scene! The duckling interrupts their hoisting, digging, and building, and every truck except the Digger wants the duckling gone. As time goes on, though, they all find ways to care for the duckling and therein become a family. A great introduction to taking care of the environment. |
| 4101 | dot, the | Reynolds, Peter H. | Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you." Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can’t draw — she’s no artist. To prove her point, Vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. "There!" she says. |
| 4092 | Duck & Goose | Hills, Tad | Duck & Goose have lots of ideas about how to find the Easter Bunny, but will they succeed? |
| 4125 | Earth Day Every Day | Bullard, Lisa | On Earth Day, we find ways to help the Earth. Trina plants trees with her class. She forms an Earth Day club with her friends. What can you do to make every day Earth Day? |
| 4143 | Feelings Book, The | Parr, Todd | This book illustrates a wide range of moods to introduce readers to the powerful, ever-changing, and sometimes nonsensical emotions that we all feel. |
| 4118 | Finding Family: The Duckling Raised by Loons | Salas, Laura Purdue | This is a true story: on a lake in northern Wisconsin in 2019, loon researchers were surprised to discover a mother and father loon caring for a mallard duckling. Normally loons and mallards live very different lives and do not get along. Follow along as the duckling grows and displays a mix of both loon behaviors and mallard behaviors. Intriguing verse and striking illustrations combine in this heartwarming tale of unexpected animal cooperation. |
| 4091 | Five Little Monkeys | Christelow, Eileen | But trouble awaits as, one by one, they fall off and bump their heads! The uproarious rhyme is brought to life in this family favorite. |
| 4119 | From Here to There: A First Book of Maps | French, Vivian | One day, Anna's friend Zane sends her an invitation to come over to play, and inside the envelope is a map. But Anna is convinced the map can't be right—why has Zane put his house in the middle and hers on the edge? So Anna decides to draw a map of her own, and Dad joins in as well. With an inviting narrative, and running commentary about various aspects of maps, aspiring cartographers are introduced to everything from symbols to point of view, road maps to family trees—and even a special "cat map" of Anna's pet's favorite spots. A final spread spurs readers to try their own hand at mapmaking. |
| 4102 | Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes | Siler, Skye | Follow a family from morning to night as they sing through healthy habits—from brushing teeth to reading books—while exploring their community. Each new verse gets little ones up and moving while introducing simple routines for a healthy lifestyle. |
| 4137 | Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes | Silver, Skye | Follow a family from morning to night as they sing through healthy habits—from brushing teeth to reading books—while exploring their community. Each new verse gets little ones up and moving while introducing simple routines for a healthy lifestyle. English/Spanish |
| 4139 | Hello, Farm! | Frost, Maddie | Say hello to farm animals. |
| 4120 | I'm Not Scared, You're Scared! | Meyers, Seth | Bear is easily scared, but his friend, Rabbit, is determined to help Bear face his fears. When they go on an adventure together, not everything goes as planned. Bear is forced to find the bravery inside himself when Rabbit needs him the most. Equal parts hilarious and touching, this tale of adventure and bravery will both inspire the adventurous spirit in all of us and make us laugh along the way. |
| 4135 | In the Pond | Milbourne, Anna | One hot summer in a pond, a tadpole grows into a frog. |
| 4093 | It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse! | Numeroff, Laura | Mouse is excited for fall because that means it is time to decorate pumpkins! But one is missing. Where could it have gone? |
| 4111 | Just Like Grandma | Rogers, Kim | Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Every time Becca says, "Let me try," Grandma shows her how to make something beautiful. Whether they are beading moccasins, dancing like the most beautiful butterflies, or practicing basketball together, Becca knows that, more than anything, she wants to be just like Grandma. And as the two share their favorite activities, Becca discovers something surprising about Grandma. There is an author's note and a glossary in the back of the book. |
| 4126 | Just like you | Wynter, Anne | When their family prepares for a picnic, our little toddler tries to help. They want to do everything the grownups are doing, but the results are...not ideal. Mud, lemon juice, and water end up everywhere! But this little one isn't the only one making a mess--being "just like you" runs in the family! |
| 4127 | Little Penguin's New Friend | Bentley, Tadgh | A polar bear is coming to visit! Little Penguin has never met a polar bear, but his friends have heard they are scary, with sharp teeth and terrifying roars—and that they tell very bad jokes. |
| 4097 | Little Red's Christmas Story | Ferguson, Sarah | On Christmas Eve at Buttercup Cottage, Santa arrives with a sick reindeer and loads of presents still to deliver, so Little Red and her friends have to find a way to help. |
| 4106 | Miss Tizzy | Gray, Libba Moore | The neighbors may think Miss Tizzy quite peculiar, but the children love her. They love her colorful house and her colorful clothes, but most of all they love the special attention she pays to them all. |
| 4112 | More Than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean | MacLean, Roz | "Nathan doesn't say much. He sure has a lot on his mind, though." At school, Nathan quietly observes the ways his peers communicate. Even when they're not talking, they're expressing themselves in all sorts of ways! By witnessing the beauty of communication diversity, Nathan learns and shows his classmates the essential lesson: not only does everyone have something to say, but seeking to understand one another can be the greatest bridge to friendship and belonging. This tender book explores and celebrates the many forms of expression-signing, speaking, writing Braille, singing, smiling, among others-and culminates in a poignant story about connection and understanding. |
| 4096 | My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World | Mitchell, Malcolm | Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he's supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in the world: find your favorite book to share with the class tomorrow. |
| 4104 | Oh, the Places You'll Go | Seuss, Dr. | From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs. The inspiring and timeless message encourages readers to find the success that lies within, no matter what challenges they face. |
| 4098 | On the Night Before Kindergarten | Wells, Rosemary | On the night before kindergarten, Milo’s dreams are not happy ones and make him worry about all the ways things at school could go wrong. On the morning of the big day, he’s nervous and wants Mama and Daddy to come with him, but they aren’t allowed. |
| 4113 | Pig the Pug | Blakey, Aaron | "Pig was a pug and I'm sorry to say, he was greedy and selfish in most every way" so begins the book. Pig the Pug lives with Trevor the Dachshund, and like many siblings, Pig the Pug does not want to share. Join Pig as he learns to share — the hard way! |
| 4114 | Quiet as Mud | Yolk, Jane | What do you hear when you are all by yourself? What do you hear when you listen to yourself? This book celebrates the beauty of being your authentic self and the peace of being with your thoughts. This is a gentle introduction to the concept of being an introvert, as well as an invitation for children and grown-up readers alike to observe and imagine their inner world and the world around them. |
| 4122 | Rattletrap Car | Root, Phyllis | 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 with the help of some razzleberry dazzleberry snazzleberry fizz, a beach ball, a surfboard, and a three-speed, wind-up, paddle-wheel boat, they’re off to the lake where it’s cool, cool, cool! |
| 4095 | Snowman Storybook, The | Briggs, Raymond | An enchanting story of a young boy and a snowman who share a magical night of friendship, fun, and flying. |
| 4115 | Sometimes I Cry | Townes, Jess | This book deftly tackles the wide array of emotions experienced in childhood, and especially reminds the readers that there's nothing wrong with crying. There are all sorts of feelings that can make us cry — from disappointment to joy, from grief to love. Sometimes I Cry offers a gentle affirmation of the emotional complexity of growing up. |
| 4107 | Sometimes When I'm Worried | Serene, Deborah | The girl in this book describes the many ways she feels and acts when she's worried: scared, nervous stomach, reluctant to try new things, etc. In each scenario, a supportive family member (she has two dads and a sister) acknowledges her concerns and suggests concrete coping mechanisms that help her feel better. A six-page "Guide for Caring Adults" offers information about anxiety in children from infants to school-age children and suggestions on ways to help. |
| 4142 | Ten Cheepy, Chirpy Chicks | Ten chirpy chicks, out walking in a line. One joins some puppies in the bright sunshine! | |
| 4138 | Ten Wriggly, Wiggly Caterpillars | Tiger Tales | Join the cute caterpillars as they travel around the meadow in this fun book that counts down from 1 to 10. |
| 4145 | Thanksgiving Bowl, The | Kroll, Virginia | When Grandma Grace's Thanksgiving bowl topples off the table and into the lives of others, it becomes a useful found object for all who encounter it. From one Thanksgiving to the next, the bowl makes its way upstream and downstream, through sandboxes and snowstorms, carrying goodwill and offering creative inspiration. |
| 3887 | There's a Monster in Your Book | Fletcher, Tom | Encourages the reader to shake, tilt, and wiggle the book to remove the little monster inside, but once it is out, another problem arises. |
| 4128 | This Makes Me Silly | Carbone, Courtney | When a little girl visits the zoo with her family, she makes faces at the animals and gets a little silly. After she pounds on the glass, the tour guide has to warn her that loud noises can scare some animals. But with the help of her dad, she learns to recognize her feelings and calm down. |
| 4136 | Unicorns Have Bad Manners | Halpern, Rachel | Nigel has dined with disorderly dragons, inelegant llamas, and other uncultured individuals. Today, though, he's taking tea with a unicorn. He just knows her manners will be dainty and refined. But when Nigel and the unicorn sit down to eat, they have very different ideas of proper behavior! |
| 4109 | When Lola Visits | Sterling, Nichekke | For one young girl, summer is the season of no school, of days spent at the pool and of picking golden limes off the trees. But summer doesn't start until her "Iola", her grandmother from the Philippines, comes for her annual visit. Summer is special. For her, Iola fills the house with the aromas of mango jam, cassava cake, freshly opened cans of tennis balls, gooey sunscreen lotion, trees, banana leaves and so much more. |
| 4110 | When Someone is Afraid | Gorbachev, Valeri | When an ostrich is afraid, it sticks its head in the sand. When a turtle is afraid it shrinks into its shell. Rabbits run away and cats hide under the bed. But when a little boy has a bad dream in the middle of the night, his mother is there to comfort him. This book shows young children that everyone is afraid sometimes. |
| 4141 | Who Lives On The Farm? | Ritchie, Olga | A picture book that will teach your child about animals that live on the farm. |
| Num | Title | Author | Vols | Pgs. | Description |
| 5085 | Building Our Lives | Pathway Publishers | 4 | 504 | Building Our Lives reader. Amish textbook. |
| 5094 | Climbing to Good English | Schoolaid | 4 | 423 | 4th grade English textbook for homeschooling, based on Christian values. |
| 5087 | Journeys Common Core | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | 1 | 166 | Decodable Reader Take-Home Blackline Master Grade 2. |
| 5088 | Start Right Reader (Grade 2, Book 1) | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | 1 | 52 | Start Right Reader, Grade 2. |
| 5089 | Start Right Reader (Grade 2, Book 2) | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | 1 | 59 | Start Right Reader, Grade 2. |
| 5090 | Start Right Reader (Grade 2, Book 3) | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | 1 | 56 | Start Right Reader, Grade 2. |
| 5091 | Start Right Reader (Grade 2, Book 4) | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | 1 | 59 | Start Right Reader, Grade 2. |
| 5092 | Start Right Reader (Grade 2, Book 5) | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | 1 | 58 | Start Right Reader, Grade 2. |
| 5093 | Start Right Reader (Grade 2, Book 6) | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | 1 | 60 | Start Right Reader, Grade 2. |
| 5086 | Workbook for Building Our Lives | Pathway Publishers | 2 | 210 | Workbook for Building Our Lives. Amish textbook. |