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You ve got front-row seats to the cutest revue in town hop on down to "The Bunny Rabbit Show " The latest addition to Sandra Boynton s phenomenal bestselling Boynton on Board series, this book stars a cast of high-kicking bunnies performing in perfect unison to a lively song all about . . . them."We are ten terrific rabbits"" And we like to dance and sing."" Ten terrific rabbits."" We can do most anything." Bunnies are very welcoming, so everyone (Boynton s pigs, sheep, chickens, and YOU) can come join the chorus line bunny ears mandatory, of course. Available for download will be an exuberant original song by Sandra Boynton and Mike Ford."

It's a very busy day in Ginger and Pickles' shop, but Peter Rabbit has a great game to play that will make time fly by!

Max and Ruby, everyone’s favorite bunnies, are back in a unique largeformat counting book sure to tickle the funny bone of very young readers. When the Easter Bunny decides to hide the contents of their Easter baskets, Max and Ruby set out on a hunt for the missing marshmallow chicks which are here, there, and everywhere. It seems that Ruby is finding all the chicks, but count on Max to have the last laugh! Max and Ruby currently appear in their own television series on Nickelodeon.

Share this Kwanzaa story with your family or in the classroom. "Very bright, playful, textured pictures capture the spirit of community that is the essence of the holiday. The two final pages about 'The Nguzo Saba--The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa' will take kids back to the story to find the holiday message in action."* The story of Li'l Rabbit captures the true meaning of Kwanzaa--coming together to help others. Donna L. Washington's story, with art from Shane W. Evans (Chocolate Me!), provides a fun introduction to the holiday. Li'l Rabbit is not having a very good Kwanzaa. Granna Rabbit is sick, and so his family won't celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa this year: a big feast called Karamu. Li'l Rabbit knows what to do! He'll find Granna Rabbit a special treat for Karamu so she can celebrate anyway. He looks under a pile of logs, in the field, and in the pond and along the way meets Groundhog, Momma Field Mouse, and the frogs--but he doesn't find anything for Granna Rabbit. Maybe I'm just too little to help Granna Rabbit celebrate Kwanzaa, Li'l Rabbit thinks. Or maybe he just needs a little help from his family and friends. *Booklist

Morris, a rabbit, finds one more present under the Christmas tree-a bag that makes him invisible, and then he becomes the envy of his brothers and sisters.

Exploring how the seasons change, this gentle story by the team that created Countdown to Spring features vibrant watercolor paintings.

Tippy, tippy, tippy, Pat! That's the sound three hungry bunnies make when the sun goes down and the moon comes up and Mr. McGreely's garden smells yum, yum, yummy. While he's dreaming of his mouth-watering carrots, the bunnies are diving over fences and swimming trenches to get the veggies first! Hammer, hammer, hammer, Saw! That's the sound Mr. McGreely makes when the sun comes up and the moon goes down and he sees what those twitch-whiskers have done....Nibbled leaves! Empty stalks! Mr. McGreely will build something bigger and better, sure to keep even pesky puff-tails away. Children will cheer for the bunnies -- or for Mr. McGreely -- as they delight in Candace Fleming's clever sound effects and G. Brian Karas's vibrant, funny illustrations.

Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes's glorious story stars a rambunctious and adventurous little white rabbit who discovers, in the end, that a mother's love is constant and true. Little white rabbit hops along, exploring and wondering: What would it be like to be as tall as a tree? Or as still as a rock? Or green, like the bright spring world around him? It's wonderful to wonder about many things and exciting to explore the world--but true happiness is knowing where you belong and who loves you best of all. Bright greens, yellows, pinks, and purples--the welcome colors of spring--dance across the pages of this pitch-perfect and critically acclaimed book for very young children. This national bestseller by award-winning author Kevin Henkes is a wonderful choice for Easter baskets, as a gift for a new baby, for reading before bedtime, or for sharing anytime.

What do the animals do when the snow falls to the ground and all the trees are bare?nbsp; Some fly long distances, while some swim to warmer waters.nbsp; Some take a long, warm sleep where they live, while others have a thick, cozy coat and can stay in the snow! As with Il Sung Na's previous books, Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit is filled with rich illustrations, charming animals, and a simple, lyrical text--all wrapped up in a gorgeous package. It's a gentle introduction to the ideas of adaptation, hibernation, and migration, and an exhuberant celebration of changing seasons.

HBO Max animated special premieres March 25, 2021! The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, beloved children's book author of Goodnight Moon. "If you run away," said his mother, "I will run after you. For you are my little bunny." A little bunny keeps running away from his mother in this imaginary game of hide-and-seek. Children will be profoundly comforted by this lovingly steadfast mother who finds her child every time. The Runaway Bunny, first published in 1942 and never out of print, has indeed become a classic. Generations of readers have fallen in love with the gentle magic of its reassuring words and loving pictures.

In this clever picture book, a debut author-illustrator introduces a plucky rabbit and the new companion that he just can't shake. Rabbit has a problem. There's a large black rabbit chasing him. No matter where he runs -- behind a tree, over the river -- the shadowy rabbit follows. Finally in the deep, dark wood, Rabbit loses his nemesis -- only to encounter a real foe! Kids who like to be in on the secret will revel in this humorous look at shadows and friendship, brought to light by a talented animator.

Rabbit loves to dance. He dances so much that his friends hide when they see him coming. But he's no dancing fool--when the hungry Fox decides to eat his friends for dinner, Rabbit's got a plan to dance them right out of the trap. Full-color illustrations.Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

A lively, lilting text by Phyllis Root links with luminous collages by Holly Meade creates a board book perfect for reading aloud to the preschool crowd. When a master of the rhythmic read-aloud joins a Caldecott honor-winning artist to visit baby animals, the result is sure to have little listeners clamoring for more. With a lilting text and luminous collage illustrations, HOP! shows the nonstop antics of five little bunnies, bumping, tumbling, wiggling, twitching, thumping, and lunching.

During the day, Oh So Tiny Bunny is very, very small. But at night, he dreams of being big--as big as a dragon, or even a mountain! At first, that's fine, but then he feels lonely. There's no one to share it with. Are there no other bunnies so big as him? Every small child dreams of the day they will grow up to be big, but in this book David Kirk reminds us that sometimes . . . it's not so bad being small.

When a dog and a rat come upon a rabbit flattened on the road in their neighborhood, they contemplate her situation, wondering what they should do to help her. They decide it can't be much fun to lie there: she should be moved. But how? And to where? Finally, the dog comes up with an inspired, and unique, idea and they work together through the night to make it happen. Once finished, they can't be positive, but they think they have done their best to help the flat rabbit get somewhere better than the middle of the road where they found her. Sparely told with simple artwork, The Flat Rabbittreats the concept of death with a sense of compassion and gentle humor - and a note of practicality. In the end, the dog and the rat's caring, thoughtful approach results in an unusual yet perfect way to respect their departed friend.

From the author and illustrator team of Dry Days, Wet Nights and Little Bunny's Preschool Countdown comes a new Little Bunny story about sharing.LB finally saves enough money for a tool set complete with hammer, screwdriver, level, and much more. He is excited to show his tool set to his classmates the next day, but he finds it hard to let anyone else touch it. When LB's best friend, Patrick, grabs the level, LB gives Patrick a push. With a little help from their teacher, LB and Patrick come to understand more about sharing -- and friendship.

A loving bunny, Mama, soothes her child to sleep in this quiet bedtime book.

If you are a bunny, try a taste, take a gander, snuffle a sniff, relish a sound, and share a hug. Everything around is waiting. If you are a boy, or a girl, or a dog, or a kitty do like our friend Bunny. And enjoy.

Little Bunny, hero of Dry Days, Wet Nights, will soon be starting preschool. After Cousin Maxine tells him that preschool is scary, LB buries his schoolbag in the strawberry patch. When Mama finds them, she tells LB that although it is scary to try something new, preschool will be fun! Full color.

From the beloved author/illustrator ofNo Matter Whatcomes another reassuring story for the youngest of readers. Pip the rabbit is afraid of lots of things-until he gets lost in the woods, right in front of the Scariest Thing of All! But when Pip confronts his fears, he finds courage in the most unlikely of places: inside himself. Debi Gliori's beautiful illustrations and fanciful imagination bring this comforting story to life.

The adventures of a lost toy, by the two-time Kate Greenaway Medalist Cooper sends the beloved bunny on a train ride to a meal at the Three Bears’ cottage, a run-in with pirates, and a flight on dragon-back to the moon. Finally Tatty Ratty returns to Earth, where the girl is reunited with him. Cooper’s exuberant, richly colored pictures will have children returning to the story again and again.

One sunny spring day Bunny comes hopping up to a young chicken. "Please, dear Chicken, I need just one more egg. Will you lay it for me?" "Me?" cried the chicken. "I can't lay eggs I'm still too young." But the chicken "does" want to help the bunny. Unfortunately, her ideas are quite absurd, leading them on a hilarious but futile quest around the farm. How the determined chicken finally comes up with one more egg is a comical celebration of perseverance and pluck.

Bullying starts in kindergarten and gets intense in middle school. Empower K-2 students with the right thing to do before bad habits form. PARENTS CAN HELP by giving the same answers as the teacher to these questions...What is bullying? The right thing to do if bullied or see someone else being bullied? What to do if the teacheris told and bullying continues?More children will do the right thing, if more know the right thing to do... and the incidents of bullying will decrease. Howard B. Wigglebottom. We Do Listen Foundation www.wedolisten.org

In this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him. Jasper Rabbit loves carrots--especially Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on the way to school. He eats them going to Little League. He eats them walking home. Until the day the carrots start following him...or are they?      Celebrated artist Peter Brown's stylish illustrations pair perfectly with Aaron Reynold's text in this hilarious picture book that shows it's all fun and games...until you get too greedy.

This must-have back-to-school classic from beloved creator Rosemary Wells not only reinforces counting skills, but commemorates all of the excitement and learning that happens in those first one hundred days. Emily is ready for her first day of school. There's so much to do: learning the alphabet, singing, reading books, dancing, and counting, starting with the very first day. One hundred days feels very far away, but day by day, Emily and her classmates see they're getting closer. And as the lessons they learn begin to add up, their world expands. Chock-full of surprising discoveries, age-appropriate activities, and plenty of humor, Emily's First 100 Days of School supports growing skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic, with an emphasis on math skills.

Perfect for cozy winter story time and gift-giving, this 9 x 9 paper-over-board contains a collection of stories that will keep Max & Ruby fans busy throughout Christmas and chilly winter days. This treasury includes Max’s Snow Plow, Snow Day, Rocket Run, A Christmas Tree for Ruby, Merry Bunny Christmas, Ruby Gets Crafty, Picture Perfect, and Ruby’s Amazing Maze.

Seasons come, seasons go. But a little brown bunny and a graceful blue bird discover that friendship, true friendship, lasts forever.

Rabbit saves the day in a most ingeneous way. When Mouse lets his best friend, Rabbit, play with his brand-new airplane, trouble isn't far behind. From Caldecott Honor award winner Eric Rohmann comes a brand-new picture book about friends and toys and trouble, illustrated in robust, expressive prints. My Friend Rabbit is the winner of the 2003 Caldecott Medal.

Little Bunny is REALLY MAD at his mommy. She sleeps too late. She talks too much. She watches her silly grown-up shows instead of cartoons. And she gets mad for no reason-like just a few little soap bubbles on the floor. It's time for Little Bunny to SPEAK OUT. And time for a hug later on. With the charming illustrations and spot-on understanding of young children's thinking that distinguished The Snow Day, Komako Sakai brings us a REALLY ANGRY-and ultimately sweet-new story.

A moving and universal picture book about empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small--now a New York Times bestseller and a perfect gift for any special occasion When something sad happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs. With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustration, The Rabbit Listened is about how to comfort and heal the people in your life, by taking the time to carefully, lovingly, gently listen. 

Encourage creativity with this wildly entertaining picture book mash-up from the minds of Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett. Alex has been given a saccharine, sappy, silly-sweet picture book about Birthday Bunny that his grandma found at a garage sale. Alex isn't interested--until he decides to make the book something he'd actually like to read. So he takes out his pencil, sharpens his creativity, and totally transforms the story! Birthday Bunny becomes Battle Bunny, and the rabbit's innocent journey through the forest morphs into a supersecret mission to unleash an evil plan--a plan that only Alex can stop. Featuring layered, original artwork that emphasizes Alex's additions, this dynamic exploration of creative storytelling is sure to engage and inspire.

Meet Betty Bunny, a loveable handful nobunny can resist. From author Michael B. Kaplan, creator of Disney's T.V. show Dog with a Blog, comes the debut picture book of the Betty Bunny series. It's a story about patience-seen through the eyes of a precocious preschooler. Betty Bunny is the youngest in her family of rabbits and she's just discovering the important things in life, like chocolate cake. She declares, "I am going to marry chocolate cake" and takes a piece to school with her in her pocket. Mom values healthy eating and tells Betty Bunny she needs patience when it comes to dessert. But Betty Bunny doesn't want patience, she wants chocolate cake! In this funny tribute to chocolate lovers (and picky eaters), Betty Bunny's charming perspective on patience will be recognizable to anyone with a preschooler in their life.

Oh, bother! It’s a hot day in the Hundred-Acre Wood and all the friends want to do is cool off with a refreshing log ride. What happens when Rabbit finds the perfect log for a trip downstream–but he doesn’t want to share?

This New York Times bestselling children's book is a smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side. From the award-winning team of author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld comes a clever take on the age-old optical illusion: is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it! Readers will find more than just Amy Krouse Rosenthal's signature humor here; there's also a subtle lesson for kids who don't know when to let go of an argument. ENGAGING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING: Children will love the fun story based on the classic duck/rabbit visual puzzle, while parents will appreciate the book's lessons about differing points of view and right versus wrong.   INCREDIBLE TALENT: Amy Krouse Rosenthal's award-winning children's books "radiate fun the way tulips radiate spring: they are elegant and spirit-lifting," according to the New York Times. Her 30+ books for kids include I Wish You More and Yes Day!, both illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, and Dear Girl, Little Pea, Little Hoot, Little Oink, and Spoon. Tom Lichtenheld is a prolific creator and has illustrated many bestselling favorites, including Steam Train, Dream Train and several titles in the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series.   RAVE REVIEWS: This bestselling book has earned multiple starred reviews. Highlights include: "The snappy dialogue makes for fine read-aloud. Duck? Rabbit? As kids will readily see, it depends on how you look at it."--Publishers Weekly, starred review "How cute is this? Really, really cute."--Booklist, starred review   Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, and educators Fans of picture books like They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello, Red is Best, and Where's the Duck?  Gift givers looking for a fun, interactive family read aloud book

Now in a deluxe new edition Guess how much kids will love this! The original family classic is now available in a fresh new hardcover featuring embossing on the cover — and a new, larger trim size, making it perfect for lap sharing.

Join Mr. Rabbit in exploring the Golden Rule: Do unto "Otters" as you would have "Otters" do unto you! Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn't know anything about Otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat otters the same way you'd like them to treat you, advises wise Mr. Owl. And so begins Mr. Rabbit's reflection on good manners. In her smart, quirky style Laurie Keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor--just follow the Golden Rule! This title has Common Core connections. A Junior Library Guild Selection Do Unto Otters is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Eric Carle brings to life Aesop's fables with his gorgeous illustrations and charming retellings of the classic stories. Designed to engage and delight readers of all ages, this collection contains some of Aesop's most timeless tales. Beautifully reissued, this new book has all the enchantment of Eric Carle's art plus the traditional morals of the fables.

Our eyes see flies. Our eyes see ants. Sometimes they see pink underpants. Oh, say can you see? Dr. Seuss’s hilarious ode to eyes gives little ones a whole new appreciation for all the wonderful things to be seen!

For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! Hop, hop! There's someone new at Biscuit's house--Nibbles, the class pet, has come for a visit. Nibbles likes exploring Biscuit's home and wants to play with all of Biscuit's toys. Biscuit isn't sure if he is ready to share with Nibbles, but soon Biscuit realizes that he likes having a visitor after all! Biscuit Meets the Class Pet, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations--which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. 

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Annie and Snowball in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creators of Henry and Mudge! Annie loves fall and she especially loves Thanksgiving. There is a big table at Annie's house, and she wants lots of people around it for a yummy dinner. But Annie lives with just her dad and her bunny, Snowball. She doesn't have a big family of her own. Who can she invite to share Thanksgiving?

With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner andnbsp;New York Timesnbsp;bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel's sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel's owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures. The icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Which, of course, they will--won't they? One thing's for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.

BEWARE THE HARE! Is he or isn't he a vampire? Before it's too late, Harold the dog and Chester the cat must find out the truth about the newest pet in the Monroe household -- a suspicious-looking bunny with unusual habits...and fangs!

A timeless tale by the incomparable Kate DiCamillo, complete with stunning full-color plates by Bagram Ibatoulline, honors the enduring power of love. Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who treated him with the utmost care and adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost. Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hoboes' camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle -- that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.

In this origin story, Harry Moon is up to his eyeballsin magic. In the small town of Sleepy Hollow where every day is Halloweennight, his archenemy, Titus Kligore, has eyes on winning the annual Scary TalentShow. Harry's sister, Honey Moon, says Harry needs better tricks so he finds anew and better magic wand. Still, Harry has a tough job ahead of him if he isgoing to steal the crown. He takes a chance on a magical rabbit who introduceshim to the deep magic. Harry decides the best way forward is to "do no evil "while the battle to defeat Titus goes epic.

A worldwide bestseller for more than forty years, Watership Down is the compelling tale of a band of wild rabbits struggling to hold onto their place in the world--"a classic yarn of discovery and struggle" (The New York Times). Richard Adams's Watership Down is a timeless classic and one of the most beloved novels of all time. Set in the Hampshire Downs in Southern England, an idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of "suspense, hot pursuit, and derring-do" (Chicago Tribune) follows a band of rabbits in flight from the incursion of man and the destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they travel forth from their native Sandleford warren through harrowing trials to a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society. "A marvelous story of rebellion, exile, and survival" (Sunday Telegraph) this is an unforgettable literary classic for all ages.

The 30 original, reproducible puppet scripts in this collection are designed for the one-person show. Advice and suggestions on all aspects of presenting a puppet show, patterns for puppets, and illustrated instructions for construction accompany the scripts. Grades PreK-3.