Age: Picture Book

Alert!

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Tobias is a very special mole. He collects shiny round pebbles and hides them down in his burrow where they’re safe . When a friend warns him about robbers on the prowl, Tobias begins to worry. Frantically, Tobias moves his stones from one place to another until he discovers, too late, that he has been [...]

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Riddle of the Nile

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

The second book in the new Made In series of riddle books, Riddle of the Nile features Baby Crocodile. His dream is to become king of the Nile, but first he must solve a baffling riddle. His search for the answer takes young readers through ancient myths and modern mosques to the Great Sphinx, the [...]

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I Very Really Miss You

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Sam’s big brother Ben is going away on a school trip for an entire week and Sam is thrilled: for one whole week he can play with all the toys and have the whole bedroom to himself. What’s more, he certainly won’t be getting squirted by Ben’s water pistol. But it’s too quiet without Ben, [...]

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A Song for Ba

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

In the Chinese opera, men traditionally sing both male and female parts. Wei Lim’s father, Ba, however, usually plays masculine characters and sings in a deep bass voice. But Wei’s grandfather played female roles, and has secretly taught Wei to sing these difficult parts. When the New World’s entertainments begin to cause a shrinking audience [...]

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The Flying Bed

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Newbery Medalist Nancy Willard spins an original fairy tale about a poor baker who finds a beautiful bed for his wife in a strange new shop–for free! Perhaps his bad luck has turned? But there are more wonders in store, for the bed has magical powers. That night, the couple flies across the heavens to [...]

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Barn Dance!

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Who can sleep on such a beautiful night? Mama Horse, Mama Pig, Mama Sheep want to dance while the little ones are asleep. They put straw on the floor to muffle the sound. While Mama Horse, Mama Pig, and Mama Sheep have a rest, the little ones dance.

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When I Was a Baby

By Mi-Kyoung | Published: October 29, 2008

Babies are very good at being babies, and when they grow up, they’re very good at being big kids, too.

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Let’s Play!

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

It gets toddlers excited while, at the same time, shows them how three friends can play nicely together.

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Mama and Little Joe

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

When two well-loved, hand-me-down toys named Mama Ruby and Little Joe arrive at their new home, they’re given an unfriendly welcome by the fine, expensive toys already there. But Mama Ruby and Little Joe have something much more valuable than fancy stuffing inside — they’re filled with the warmth and compassion that come from having [...]

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Yes We Can!

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Little Roo and his friends usually have a great time playing together, but not today. They are too busy making fun of each other. When everyone is left in bad moods, Little Roo’s wise mother comes up with an idea that might just help the threesome make amends.

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