Kids

Snuggle Up and Read:

Soothing Nursery Rhymes and More for You and Your Little One

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Baa, Baa Black Sheep

by Jane Cabrera

In this snuggly board book perfect for little ones, a sheep has plenty of wool to share with her friend, who knits cozy gifts for her community. But when the sheep's generosity leaves her shivering, the community offers their love and gratitude - and some handknit gifts to keep warm.

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Row, Row, Row Your Boat

by Jane Cabrera

In this vibrant board book perfect for little ones, squeak and bark and chatter along with a kitten and puppy rowing their way gently down the stream in a rainforest. To the tune of a family favorite nursery song, introduce the many different rainforest animals with one delightful surprise after another.

 
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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

by Jane Cabrera

All around the world, from the sleeping city to the icy pole, baby animals and their parents share the wonder of a twinkling star.  In this classic board book just right for little ones, a favorite lullaby becomes a celebration of love. On a beautiful night an owl sings to his owlet, a deer to her fawn, a whale to her calf. Animal parents all over the world sing this lullaby to their young, just as parents all over the world sing to their children as they go to sleep.

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More Than Balloons

by Lorna Crozier

Balloons love the moon, and a tuba loves a tune, but these don’t compare to the love we have for you.  Award-winning poet Lorna Crozier uses evocative rhyme, complemented by Rachelle Anne Miller’s whimsical imagery, to provide babies and toddlers with common concepts to explain just how great love is.

 
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Lots of Kisses

by Lorna Crozier

Award-winning poet Lorna Crozier’s soothing lullaby delights in kisses for baby from head to toe.  Combined with beautiful photographs, Lots of Kisses is the perfect board book for parents and caregivers to snuggle up and read with their oh-so-kissable little ones.

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Old Manhattan Has Some Farms

by Susan Lendroth

A clever new spin on "Old MacDonald," this fun book explores the popular trend of urban farming. From rooftop farms and gardens on Manhattan high rises to neighborhood gardens in empty lots in Atlanta to hydroponic gardens in Seattle, growing food locally has become an important part of city-dwelling life.  Set to the tune of the popular children's song, this bouncy rhyming text will get everyone reading (and singing) out loud.

 
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Mother Goose’s Pajama Party

by Danna Smith

Star light, star bright, come to story time tonight. You’re invited to a magical pajama party with all your nursery rhyme friends! Join Little Bo-Peep, Georgie Porgie, Miss Muffet, the cow that jumped over the moon, and all their pals as they march merrily toward Mother Goose’s house for a cozy slumber party full of stories. And after they are all tucked in, continue to the back of the book and find a special section with your favorite nursery rhymes.

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Baa, Baa, Black Sheep

by Iza Trapani

This charming story told in lyrical verse will inspire young readers to share the best of themselves. An industrious black sheep has wool aplenty, but little else for her friends. Horse needs hay, Mouse needs cheese, and Pig needs slop, but the poor black sheep has none of these. When her dissatisfied friends confront Sheep about her inability to share, they find that their lovely friend has knitted a special gift for each of them with her very own wool. Clever illustrations reveal delightful surprises as endearing new characters frolic from page to page in bold, generous color.

 
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Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush

by Iza Trapani

Iza Trapani's retelling of this favorite nursery rhyme features a determined gardener and a lively cast of critters who eat all her plants and vegetables. Delightful art depicts the antics of the mischievous animals as they lead the gardener on a chase 'round the mulberry bush.

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I’m a Little Teapot

by Iza Trapani

Join our rambunctious teapot as he gets all steamed up just waiting to share his imaginative adventures with you. Grab your coat as you sail down the river on a boat to China, run off to Mexico to fight a bull, race with the hounds on a fox hunt, and hide deep in the jungle where no one will find you.

 
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The Itsy Bitsy Spider

by Iza Trapani

The spirited itsy bitsy spider has captured the hearts of generations of children in the much-loved nursery rhyme. Now she's back—on a new magical journey!

This all-new adventure for the itsy bitsy spider has exciting encounters with a fan, a mouse, a rocking chair, a cat, and a big maple tree. Finally, the itsy bitsy spider finds a lovely spot to spin a new silky web. Iza Trapani’s vibrant watercolor illustrations paired with a playful rhythm makes this new take on an old favorite feel like an instant classic. A perfect read-aloud; children will enjoy time and again the delightful antics of the energetic itsy bitsy spider.

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Row, Row, Row Your Boat

by Iza Trapani

Climb on board with this adorable family of bumbling bears as they row, row, row their boat into a merry adventure. Hold onto your hats and get ready to laugh as these irresistible characters rock, bash, and splash their way into your heart.

 
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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

by Iza Trapani

In this expanded version of the favorite nursery rhyme, Iza Trapani takes the earliest readers on a journey across the night sky. With playful verse and bright illustrations Iza Trapani introduces us to our irresistible young heroine as she wishes upon a mischievous, twinkling star. Granting her wish, the little star takes her on a dazzling and daring trip among swirling planets and beaming stars for one magical night. This new spin on the much-loved classic is a wonderful gift for even the littlest stargazers.

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Little You

by Richard Van Camp

Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of the hugely successful Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that celebrates the potential of every child. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little You is perfect to be shared, read or sung to all the little people in your life―and the new little ones on the way!

 
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We Sang You Home

by Richard Van Camp

In this sweet and lyrical board book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world. A celebration of the bond between parent and child, this is the perfect song to share with your little ones.

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This Old Band

by Tamera Will Wissinger

What kinds of instruments would you imagine a band of cowboys playing? Surely nothing fancy, but they can still make do with what they have, like jugs, combs, boots, and whatever else they can find. Out on the open range, with no one to tell them to quit their hollerin’, a cowboy band counts from ten to one in a tune children are familiar with. Silly phrases, toe-tapping rhythms, and the occasional twist make these cowpokes a great addition to any story-time or bedtime lineup.