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I dump it in I smash it down I drive around the trashy town Meet Mr. Gilly. He cleans up Trashy Town. He does it with a big smile and a big truck--which is sure to make him a hero with all the children in the neighborhood. David Clemesha and Andrea Zimmerman have created a rhythmic, repeatable refrain that will roll off the lips of every child. Dan Yaccarino's dynamic art puts the zip in Mr. Gilly's stride and adds style and charm to trash collection. 2000 Notable Children's Books (ALA)

A collection of poems for children with the various themes of self, family, going outside, and when it is time for bed.

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From the quiet of being the first one awake in the morning to "sweet dreams quiet" when the last light is turned off, simple text explores the many kinds of quiet that can exist during the day.

Join in the lastest fun from a Pura Belpr� Honor-winning team. These Fiesta Babies dance, march on parade, and sing along to mariachi songs in their spirited celebration of fiestas. From pi�atas to flower coronas, little ones are introduced to the many coloful aspects of an important and lively Latino cultural tradition.

One child. One swing. An obliging dad. The inevitable plea to go "Higher! Higher!" Add Leslie Patricelli's wildly expressive illustrations, and an everyday pastime reaches new heights of humor and whimsy. How high can it go? Higher than a giraffe? Taller than a mountain? Is Earth the final frontier? The creator of a popular series of board books rises to the occasion with an ingenious picture book of very few words that expresses the giddy glee of being pushed in a swing.

Finally -- the perfect first book for baby is available in board!

"I saw the baby!
Did you see the baby?"
"Yes! I saw the baby, the teeny weeny thing."

It's so exciting! News of the baby is buzzing from animal to animal, with each one -- fish, bird, squirrel, insect, frog -- boasting of seeing, feeding, singing to, tickling, and kissing the tiny little thing. With bold, graphic black-and-white illustrations, Mary Murphy's simple, singsong story captures the giddy commotion that only a baby can bring.

"An animal cast so elated that they seem on the verge of jumping into readers' laps. . . . The high-contrast pictures and exclamatory text are guaranteed eye and ear magnets for the littlest ones." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)

With these two bold, colorful board books, Todd Parr introduces BIG concepts to little children. In BIG & little, kids can compare sizes of everything from trucks and tricycles to elephants and ants and mommies and babies. In Black & White, they can point out a black sheep and a white sheep, a black hat and a white snowman, and even a black-and-white zebra!

In only five words -- four of which are in the title -- Kate Greenaway Medalist Emily Gravett presents a delightful picture book that is "simple and stunning" (The Guardian), and "daring, original, and a joy" (Sunday Times, London).

Meet babies from around the world in this best-selling celebration of global heritage! First in the photo-illustrated Global Babies board book series. From Guatemala to Bhutan, vibrant color photographs embrace our global diversity and give glimpses into the daily life, traditions, and clothing of babies from around the world. Babies love looking at other babies, making Global Babies a great first book for the toddler in your life. Part of the proceeds from this book’s sales will be donated to the Global Fund for Children to support innovative community-based organizations that serve the world’s most vulnerable children and youth.

Die-cut pages through which bits of a monster are revealed are designed to help a child control nighttime fears of monsters.

Meet Gossie, one of the small goslings with big personalities from Olivier Dunrea's Gossie & Friends series She's a small yellow gosling who loves to wear bright red boots--every day. But one morning Gossie can't find them She looks everywhere: under the bed, over the wall, even in the barn. Can you guess where Gossie finally finds her boots? Soft covers, rounded corners, and sturdy board book pages make this new edition of a preschool favorite the perfect choice for the youngest Gossie&Friends fans.

Every day, children the world over sing, shout, and celebrate Mother Goose rhymes. And now there's a new reason to cheer: Nina Crews has added her own remarkable, jazzy style of illustration to a collection of forty-one favorite verses. Whether it's Jack jumping over a candlestick (atop a cupcake), Georgie Porgie kissing the girls (at the playground), or a fine lady riding a white horse (on the carousel), this exuberant treasury is sure to be read and enjoyed over and over again.

What does an elephant do? It stomps its foot. Can you? From the creator of such beloved classics as The Grouchy Ladybug and The Mixed-Up Chameleon comes this interactive story that invites kids to imitate animal movements. Watching giraffes bend their necks or monkeys wave their arms is fun, but nothing could be better than joining in. From their heads down to their toes, kids will be wriggling, jiggling, and giggling as they try to keep up with these animals!

Little ones will love this touch-and-feel edition of the bestselling preschool classic Dear Zoo. Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike since it was first published in 1982. Young children will love discovering the animals the zoo has sent - a monkey, a lion and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet? Inside the Dear Zoo Touch and Feel Book you'll find a frog with sticky feet, a snake with a bumpy basket, and an elephant with great big ears - but watch out for the lion's teeth! This wonderful touch-and-feel book brings the beloved story of Dear Zoo to life. With a different texture for every animal and colourful artwork throughout, it is sure to delight both newcomers and fans of the classic story.

It's evening, and mom patiently eases Pookie toward bed. Pookie cooperates (mostly)—though with that particular Pookie flair. And imagine who gets the last word.

Told in Boynton's signature rhyme and illustrations, this humorous and gentle story will delight toddlers and those that love them.