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The Dog That Dug by Jonathan Long
Category: Picture Books | Series: Red Fox Picture Bks.
A picture book, in comic strip style, telling of a dog who digs, with surprising results. This is the author's first picture book. Korky Paul also illustrated Winnie the Witch, winner of the Federation of Children's Book Groups Award in 1988.
The Fleas Who Wouldn't Say Please by Lesley Sims
Category: Picture Books | Series: Picture Bks.
A funny, rhyming picture book about fleas behaving badly. Even little fleas have to mind their Ps and Qs as some endearing but rather rude fleas find to their cost, in this lively, cautionary tale about the importance of manners. With free online audio.
The Fly Who Told a Lie by Russell Punter
Category: Children's | Series: Picture Bks.
Telling lies gets Guy the fly into trouble in this delightful picture book.Who broke Bee's window? Surely not Guy the fly? But is his tall story about what happened really true? Find out in this picture book version of a cautionary tale from the world of funny little bugs. A QR code on the back cover pr ...Show more
The Gingerbread Man by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Children's | Series: Picture Bks.
Each title in this series is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read.
The Great Balloon Hullaballoo by Peter Bently; Mei Matsuoka (Illustrator)
Category: Hardback Picture Books | Series: Andersen Press Picture Bks.
When Simon the squirrel's mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset's hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction . . . 'One of the best books of the year' - Helen Brown, Daily Telegra ...Show more
The Korean Cinderella by Shirley Climo; Ruth Heller (Illustrator)
Category: Picture Books | Series: Trophy Picture Bks.
"This masterfully retold version of Cinderella presents real Korean customs and includes dramatic, brightly colored illustrations" (Children's Literature). This is an enchanting and magical variant of the favorite fairy tale. Publishers Weekly noted that "the text is especially noteworthy for its instr ...Show more
The Little Red Hen by Lesley Sims
Category: Children's | Series: Picture Bks.
The Little Red Hen has found some grains of wheat! Who will help her grow and harvest them? A faithful retelling of the popular European tale, showing the stages from wheat to flour to freshly-baked bread. With free online audio offering a lively reading of the story online and charming illustrations by ...Show more
The Paperboy by Dav Pilkey
Category: Picture Books | Series: Orchard HC Picture Bks.
A paperboy and his dog enjoy the quiet of the early morning as they go about their rounds.
The Penguin That Walks at Night by Pauline Reilly; Will Rolland (Illustrator)
Category: Children's | Series: Picture Roo Bks.
The Philharmonic Gets Dressed by Karla Kuskin
Category: Picture Books | Series: Trophy Picture Bks.
An unusual behind-the-scenes look at a philharmonic orchestra follows the preparations of the one hundred and five musicians in the orchestra
The Pirate Tree by Brigita Orel
Category: Childrens | Series: Lantana Global Picture Bks.
The gnarled tree on the hill sometimes turns into a pirate ship. A rope serves as an anchor, a sheet as a sail, and Sam is its fearless captain. But one day another sailor approaches, and he's not from Sam's street. Can they find something more precious than diamonds and gold? Can they find . . . friend ...Show more
The Ragged Old Bear by Peguero, Leone
Category: Children's Books | Series: Era Picture Bks.
Although Josie has expensive and beautiful toys, she isn’t allowed to take them out. But one day at her grandmother’s house, she finds the toy, neither new nor delicate, she is to love the most; a ragged old bear.