Authors: Arnold Lobel.
Library Binding, 64 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1969-03-12


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The small pig likes to eat, and he likes to run, and he likes to sleep. But most of all, the small pig likes mud. The farmer's wife loves the small pig, but she does not like mud.

"This farm is too neat and shiny for me!" says the small pig, and he runs away.

He stops at a swamp, then a junkyard, and finally he comes to a big city sidewalk. There the small pig thinks he finds what he is looking for-good, soft mud. But is it?

Arnold Lobel's endearing story and bright funny pictures are sure to delight all readers.

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Library Binding, 64 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1975-10-08


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    Welcome to Owl's cozy home.Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. One evening he invites Winter to sit by the fire. Another time he finds strange bumps in his bedroom. And when Owl goes for a walk one night, he makes a friend that follows him all the way home.

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Authors: Crosby Newell Bonsall.
Hardcover, 64 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date: 1973-11


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    "Wiggle, giggle, sniggle, and figgle like Piggle."

Homer wants to play a game -- any game. But his four sisters, Lolly, Molly, Polly, and Dolly, don't want to play with him, and neither does Duck, or Rabbit, or Pig. At last Homer meets his good friend Bear, and together they discover the tongue-tickling good fun of Piggle. Soon everyone wants to join in the game -- even if they aren't sure of the rules!

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Library Binding, 64 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1977-03-16


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    Weasel is ready for his dinner. And poor mouse is it. Just in time, he thinks up a clever and entertaining way to distract weasel from serving up mouse soup for supper.

Outstanding Children's Books of 1978 (NYT)
Children's Choices for 1978 (IRA/CBC)
Children's Books of 1977 (Library of Congress)
Garden State Children's Book Award (New Jersey Library Association)...

Authors: Else Holmelund Minarik.
Library Binding, 64 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1958-01-01


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Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak have again combined their talents to make a book filled with laughter and adventure. Children will love to find out why Rosa and Willy are like two little alligators (and why Lightfoot and Quickfoot are like two little children!)

They will enjoy the delightful story, be enchanted by the joyous pictures, and thrilled to have another book of which they can truly say, "I Can Read!"

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Library Binding, 64 pages
Publisher: Harper & Row
Publication Date: 1976-08-25


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    Two very good friends are back in ‘a quintet of tales loosely set around the seasons—one for each with a bonus Christmas number. Another winner for Frog and Toad fans young and old.’ —BL. ‘Transforms the most ordinary seasonal activities into celebrations.’ —K.

Notable Children's Books of 1976 (ALA)
Best Books of 1976 (SLJ)
Outstanding Children's Books of 1976 (NYT)
Children's Choices for 1977 (IRA)
1977 Christopher Award
Children's Books of 1976 (Library of Congress)...

    For fans of these famous amphibians, the continuation of Frog and Toad's saga gives a glimpse of what those rascals are up to all year long. They frolic together over four seasons, with a story for each celebration, plus one for Christmas. Glide down the snow-covered hill with Toad, hunt for spring with Frog, and discover just who is hiding under all that melted chocolate ice cream. Beginning readers will love the thrill of reading a chapter book by themselves; the simple language and unique adventures encourage and entertain those just entering the world of words. The endearing duo is depicted in the warmest of browns and softest of greens, reflecting the tender gentleness of their friendship. Children's bookshelves should be filled with all the classics in Arnold Lobel's series, including Frog and Toad Together, Days with Frog and Toad, and Frog and Toad Are Friends. This timeless original well deserves its recognition as an ALA Notable Children's Book. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter...

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Library Binding, 64 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1970-08-26


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Five very short stories told in a direct and ingenuous style, appealing because of their ease and the familiarity of the situations.

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    Frog and Toad agreed: it was a perfect day for a swim. And Frog was kind enough not to look at Toad in his bathing suit, per Toad's request. But when the swimming was over, a crowd had gathered to see Toad in his funny-looking suit, and neither Frog nor Toad could make them leave.

The endearing pair hop along through five enchanting stories, looking for lost buttons, greeting the spring, and waiting for mail. Their genuine care for each other makes Frog and Toad two of the finest amphibious role models around. Young readers will chuckle with Frog as they watch Toad's silly efforts to make up a story. And they will applaud Toad as he finally wakes up after hibernating all winter. The fifth story will warm the hearts of any would-be pen pal--or anyone who has ever known what it's like to have a true-blue (or green) friend.

Arnold Lobel's comfortable brown and green illustrations invite and delight every reader, setting the tone for warm, funny stories about friendship. A Caldecott Honor Book and finalist for the National Book Award for Children's Literature, this installment of Lobel's classic Frog and Toad series is another essential addition to any youngster's shelf. If you need even more of Frog and Toad, don't miss Frog and Toad Together, Frog and Toad All Year, and Days with Frog and Toad. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter...

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Library Binding, 64 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1962-01-01


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    I am not a pest!Everyone says Homer is a pest -- especially his sisters, Lolly, Molly, Polly and Dolly. But Homer knows he isn't and soon he has the chance to prove it!...

Authors: Peggy Parish.
Library Binding, 64 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1992-08-01
Edition: Revised

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    Available for the first time in an I Can Read format, the classic antics of the charming, literal-minded housekeeper are presented with new full-color pictures....

    Amelia Bedelia is a housekeeper who takes her instructions quite literally. Reading the list of chores that her employer has left her, Amelia begins with "Dust the furniture." How odd, Amelia thinks to herself. "At my house we undust the furniture." Nonetheless, she dutifully locates the "Dusting Powder" in the bathroom, and proceeds to sprinkle it all over the living-room furniture and floor. Next she is asked to "Draw the drapes when the sun comes in." So of course, Amelia sits down with a sketchpad and gives it her best shot. Children love reading about the antics of silly Amelia Bedelia for myriad reasons. It's an early reader book, so children in primary grades can take satisfaction in reading the book on their own. But, even more thrilling, children who are 6 and older can successfully interpret the figurative meaning behind most adult idioms. Being told to "keep an eye on the cat," for example, might compel some preschoolers to stick their eyeballs on a cat's face, eliciting peals of laughter from know-it-all grownups. But older children know better, and they love the fact that they know better. Young readers will find this bumblingly charming, eager-to-please housekeeper as irresistible as Amelia Bedelia's employers do. (Ages 6 and older) --Gail Hudson...

Authors: Peggy Parish.
Library Binding, 64 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1981-10-07


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Guess what's growing in the basement... A baby monster! Minneapolis Simpkin is hiding it down there. But a monster is a hard thing to keep secret, especially one that hiccups and cries, and gets bigger every hour.

Children's Choices for 1982 (IRA/CBC)
Children's Books of 1981 (Library of Congress)...