Books by David McPhail
Sisters
by Lily Tuck, David McPhail, Danielle Steel, Lynne Cheney, Sharon J. Wohlmuth, Carol Saline, Judith Caseley, Sandra Deeble
This engaging book is about the special relationship between two sisters. “McPhail’s gentle story and appealing drawings exude warmth and an air of exuberance, involving the reader with two sisters.”--Publishers Weekly
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Sisters
by Lily Tuck, David McPhail, Danielle Steel, Lynne Cheney, Sharon J. Wohlmuth, Carol Saline, Judith Caseley, Sandra Deeble
Sisters are different in so many ways, yet alike in many more. But there is one heartfelt way in which they are most alike—they love each other so very much.
David McPhail's celebration of the joys—and trials—of sisterhood has been a favorite with sisters of all ages for almost twenty years. Now published in full color for the first time, in its original intimate size, a new generation of sisters will love to read this treasure . . . together.
Features a presentation page, a personal touch for gift giving.
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Sisters
by Lily Tuck, David McPhail, Danielle Steel, Lynne Cheney, Sharon J. Wohlmuth, Carol Saline, Judith Caseley, Sandra Deeble
With more than 1 million copies sold, Sisters changed the face of photo-essay books and spoke volumes to every person blessed with a female sibling. Now the updated and revised edition of highly acclaimed New York Times bestseller, a moving portrayal of the profound relationship between sisters, is available in a charming Miniature Edition™.
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Sisters
by Lily Tuck, David McPhail, Danielle Steel, Lynne Cheney, Sharon J. Wohlmuth, Carol Saline, Judith Caseley, Sandra Deeble
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Sisters
by Lily Tuck, David McPhail, Danielle Steel, Lynne Cheney, Sharon J. Wohlmuth, Carol Saline, Judith Caseley, Sandra Deeble
Kika has just been adopted -- and she's worried. There's so much that's new to her: a different language, new friends to make, and something she's never had before -- a family.
Melissa has a new sister -- and she's excited. There's so much to share with Kika: trips to the playground, afternoons at the library, and birthday parties.
Through each new experience, Kika and Melissa discover that sisterhood can be fun, challenging, and sometimes unpredictable, but always rewarding. Best of all, a sister is a friend for life.
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Sisters
by Lily Tuck, David McPhail, Danielle Steel, Lynne Cheney, Sharon J. Wohlmuth, Carol Saline, Judith Caseley, Sandra Deeble
Sisters are different in so many ways, yet alike in many more. But there is one heartfelt way in which they are most alike—they love each other so very much.
David McPhail's celebration of the joys—and trials—of sisterhood has been a favorite with sisters of all ages for almost twenty years. Now published in full color for the first time, in its original intimate size, a new generation of sisters will love to read this treasure . . . together.
Features a presentation page, a personal touch for gift giving.
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Sisters
by Lily Tuck, David McPhail, Danielle Steel, Lynne Cheney, Sharon J. Wohlmuth, Carol Saline, Judith Caseley, Sandra Deeble
Four sisters, a Manhattan brownstone, and a tumultuous year of loss and courage are at the heart of Danielle Steel’s new novel about a remarkable family, a stunning tragedy—and what happens when four very different young women come together under one very lively roof.
Candy–it’s the only name she needs—is blazing her way through Paris, New York, and Tokyo as fashion’s latest international supermodel. . . .
Her sister Tammy has a job producing the most successful hit show on TV, and a home she loves in L.A.’s Hollywood Hills. . . . In New York, oldest sister Sabrina is an ambitious young lawyer, while Annie is an American artist in Florence, living for her art. . . . On one Fourth of July weekend, as they do every year, the four sisters come home to Connecticut for their family’s annual gathering. But before the holiday is over, tragedy strikes and their world is utterly changed.
Suddenly, four sisters who have been fervently pursuing success and their own lives—on opposite sides of the world—reunite to share one New York brownstone, to support each other and their father, and to pick up the pieces while one sister struggles to heal her shattered body and soul. Thus begins an unscripted chapter of their lives, as a bustling house is soon filled with eccentric dogs, laughter, tears, friends, men . . . and the kind of honesty and unconditional love only sisters can provide. But as the four women settle in, they are forced to confront the direction of their respective lives. As the year passes and another July Fourth approaches, a season of grief and change gives way to new beginnings—as a family comes together to share its blessings and a future filled with surprises and, ultimately, hope.
With unerring insight and compassion, Danielle Steel tells a compelling story of four sisters who love and laugh, struggle and triumph . . . and are irrevocably woven into the fabric of each other’s lives. Brilliantly blending humor and heartbreak, she delivers a powerful message about the fragility—and the wonder—of life.
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Sisters
by Lily Tuck, David McPhail, Danielle Steel, Lynne Cheney, Sharon J. Wohlmuth, Carol Saline, Judith Caseley, Sandra Deeble
“Tuck’s prose is elegant.” ― New York Times Book Review
Lily Tuck’s critically-lauded, bestselling I Married You for Happiness was hailed by the Boston Globe as “an artfully crafted still life of one couple’s marriage.” In her singular new novel Sisters, Tuck gives a very different portrait of marital life, exposing the intricacies and scandals of a new marriage sprung from betrayal.
Tuck’s unnamed narrator lives with her new husband, his two teenagers, and the unbanishable presence of his first wife―known only as she. Obsessed with her, our narrator moves through her days presided over by the all-too-real ghost of the first marriage, fantasizing about how the first wife lives her life. Will the narrator ever equal she intellectually, or ever forget the betrayal that lies between them? And what of the secrets between her husband and she, from which the narrator is excluded? The daring and precise build up to an eerily wonderful denouement is a triumph of subtlety and surprise.
With Sisters, Lily Tuck delivers riveting psychological portrait of marriage, infidelity, and obsession; charting with elegance and insight love in all its phases.
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Sisters
by Lily Tuck, David McPhail, Danielle Steel, Lynne Cheney, Sharon J. Wohlmuth, Carol Saline, Judith Caseley, Sandra Deeble
Best friend, rival, unfailing ally, confidante, role model and many more all in the same person, your sister will always be your sister. Friends may come and go, but sisters share an unbreakable bond that lasts a lifetime. Sisters explores the closeness shared by female siblings and celebrates the most intimate of family ties.
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Sisters
by Lily Tuck, David McPhail, Danielle Steel, Lynne Cheney, Sharon J. Wohlmuth, Carol Saline, Judith Caseley, Sandra Deeble
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Rick Is Sick (Green Light Readers)
The stars of Jack and Rick are back in another playful adventure. And this time Rick learns that being sick isn't so bad when you have a helpful friend--especially when that friend is Jack!
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The Teddy Bear
The little boy and his teddy bear were always together. Every night, when the little boy went to sleep, his teddy bear was right there next to him. When the little boy went on a trip, his teddy bear went too―until one terrible day when the teddy bear was left behind . . .
A compassionate tale of friends lost and found
This is the wonderful story of a friend who is lost and found and lost and found again, and of a little boy who begins to understand the meaning of compassion.
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Bella Loves Bunny (David McPhail's Love Series)
A companion board book to Ben Loves Bear, Bella Loves Bunny shares the sweet story of friendship between a little girl and her beloved stuffed bunny rabbit, from morning till night.
Bella and Bunny do everything together. In the morning, they play piano and dance (and hop!). In the afternoon, Bella has lunch and Bunny has carrot cake. At night, they pick out Bella's favorite pajamas and snuggle close until they fall asleep. McPhail's simple text and heartwarming illustrations come together to make an irresistible book that young readers will fall in love with.
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Baby Pig Pig Talks
Meet beloved adventurer Pig Pig as a baby!
Baby Pig Pig is delighted to imitate the sounds he hears—a cat’s meow comes out as “Duba;” a snake's hiss becomes “Hissa;” a duck’s quack becomes “Quacka.” The more he hears, the closer he gets to making the right sound himself. But however he tries to copy his mother's speech as she points out the animals and objects around them, nothing he says seems to come out right. What will Baby Pig Pig's first real word be? A must for baby showers and new-baby gifts.
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Big Pig and Little Pig/Cerdo y cerdito: Bilingual English-Spanish (Green Light Readers)
Despite their differences, Big Pig and Little Pig are great friends. When they get together, these piggy pals have nothing but fun--and so will the reader.
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Dot and Bob (Green Light Readers)
Bob is Dot’s dog, and he likes to dig! Will there be trouble or fun when they try to help Dot’s mother plant a tree?
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Big Brown Bear
Bear is very big, very brown, and very busy. His tree house could use a little sprucing up, so Bear heads up the ladder with a plan and a bucket of paint. But Little Bear has a plan, too--including a little mischief that brings Bear (and his blue paint tumbling down to earth. With gentle rhymes and humor, award-winning author and illustrator David McPhail creates a cheery and bumptious bear hug of a story.
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My Little Brother
Little brothers are BIG trouble. They mess with your stuff--and break it. They don't do chores--you do them all. And they get away with everything--while you get blamed! Here's a kid with firsthand knowledge of little brothers, and he's not quiet about it. Yet even he can't deny the special moments that make little brothers great. (And, thank goodness, he's not quiet about those, either!)
David McPhail won over girls of all ages with his well-loved picture book Sisters, recently republished as a full-color gift edition. Now he's giving boys something to cheer about in this silly and sweet tribute to brotherhood that rings true for every brother--little, big, and even all grown-up.
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Jack and Rick (Green Light Readers Level 1)
Jack wants to play with Rick, and Rick wants to play with Jack--but there's a river between them. David McPhail reveals that friendship can bridge any river--and that when it comes to having fun, two is always better than one!
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Big Brown Bear's Up And Down Day
Bear is big and Bear is brown and Bear lives all alone. But then one day, someone comes along who gives him a few tips about the ups and downs of having a friend.
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Big Brown Bear's Birthday Surprise
To celebrate Big Brown Bear's special day, his friend Rat has planned a lovely picnic on the riverbank. All is going swimmingly, complete with cucumber sandwiches, warm sunshine, and even a surprise gift from Rat.
But when Big Brown Bear is suddenly distracted by an empty boat floating past on the river, Rat's plans for the afternoon take a watery turn.
David McPhail throws Big Brown Bear a birthday party like no other in this warmhearted picture book that serves up action, excitement, and a generous portion of true good-natured friendship.
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Big Brown Bear/El gran oso pardo: Bilingual English-Spanish
Bear is very big, very brown, and very busy.
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The Bear's Toothache
When he discovers a bear with a toothache outside his window, a little boy tries to think of ways of removing the tooth.
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Drawing Lessons from a Bear
A young bear begins to make claw marks on the floor during his usual "how to be a bear" lessons. Soon he's collecting paper and drawing rocks, trees, clouds, birds, and even dinosaurs as he dreams of becoming an artist. With characteristic whimsey and lively watercolors, David McPhail portrays the unusual life of an artist who just happens to have been a bear, and tells how you can be an artist, too.
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Edward in the Jungle
Bookish young Edward spends all of his free time reading anything he can get hold of. One day whilst reading in his favourite spot he becomes so absorbed that he fails to notice a crocodile coming right at him. What happens next will inspire the imagination of every reader, young and old!
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Baby Bear's Book of Tiny Tales
Great for fans of the Little Bear series, this collection of four sweet stories of friendship and discovery makes a perfect new baby gift.
This collection of simple, short, and irresistibly sweet stories about Baby Bear finding things--and figuring out what to do with them--includes "Baby Bear Finds a Book," "Baby Bear Finds a Flower," "Baby Bear Finds a Baby Bird," and "Baby Bear Finds a Friend." Charmingly written and illustrated by celebrated artist David McPhail, the impeccably classic feel of the text and art will take readers back to Sendak's Little Bear and Lobel's Frog and Toad books.
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Emma in Charge
Emma is back! This time, the little bear with a big heart wants to be the boss.Emma shepherds her little flock of favorite toys through a busy schedule—there's breakfast and schooltime, a fun recess and music, and even a checkup at the doctor. After a full day, Emma gathers up the brood for a class trip and finally—a nap with Dad. Whew! Being in charge sure is hard work! Beloved author-illustrator David McPhail offers up another sweet and funny tale in this well-loved series, in the tradition of Fix-it, Emma's Pet, and Emma's Vacation.
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Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
When Ming arrives in San Francisco after the long boat journey from China, his older brothers waste no time warning him: "Chinese should not go outside Chinatown." But Ming risks doing just that, and when he meets Patrick, he knows the young Irish boy has a kind heart, and begins a remarkable friendship that brings their two very different communities together.
Illustrated in Chris Soentpiet's richly detailed watercolor paintings, this long-awaited follow-up to the award-winning Coolies helps to tell the precious, rare story of the first Chinese immigrants and their pursuit of the American Dream.
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Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
Sometimes brothers are different. Sometimes they're alike. Some days brothers get along. Other days they don't! But on this they agree: brothers stick together. Always. A sweet and humorous companion to David McPhail's Sisters, a favorite since 1984, Brothers celebrates the lasting bond between siblings.
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Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
Sometimes brothers are different. Sometimes they're alike. Some days brothers get along. Other days they don't! But on this they agree: brothers stick together. Always. A sweet and humorous companion to David McPhail's Sisters, a favorite since 1984, Brothers celebrates the lasting bond between siblings.
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Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
Product Description
Whether the rivalry is about territory, possessions, the biggest, or the most, anyone with a sibling will relate to the ongoing competition between these two canines. Taken to ridiculous heights, this series of situations with surprisingly human overtones illustrates their ongoing struggle to get along. It’s a rivalry that knows no bounds.
Julius the Elder describes how he dominates, tricks, subdues, and, yes, even admires his exuberant young pup of a brother. William the Upstart, on the other hand, demonstrates he is his own dog whatever the consequences. The results are hilarious and tinged with history. In the end, no one would ever dare to question the singular bond demonstrated in Brothers.
This age-old subject has been given a new twist by two very funny men. It’s perfect for almost any occasion, especially if a good chuckle is in order. And as we laugh at the antics of Julius and William, we just may learn to laugh at ourselves.
From Publishers Weekly
Newcomers Mazo and Soloviov vie for laughs—screenplay-sharp lines on the left, madcap paintings on the right—in this account of canine sibling rivalry, easily transposed to reflect human dynamics. Julius narrates with all the requisite condescension and knowingness of an older sibling (he calls his younger brother William the Upstart). He thinks the toilet is the Fountain of Youth and not a drinking bowl at all. He insists that when he's tall enough, he will drink from it and remain eternally young, Julius says. Set against black backgrounds, Soloviov's scenes recall black velvet tapestries and poker-playing dogs, but Julian and William are postmodern ironic, especially when they are shown at the dog United Nations and William bangs his shoe on the desk. Their rivalry notwithstanding, Julius takes his brotherly duties seriously, emphasizing the importance of manners (Despite my fine example, William is certain he must steal his food in order to eat) and higher achievement (It is not greed that inspires us to stuff forty tennis balls into our mouths—it is ambition). Adult siblings in particular will profit from Julius's sparkling exposition of the fraternal relationship. All ages. (Nov.)
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From Booklist
In this quirky and verbose picture book for elementary students, two dog brothers discuss varying aspects of siblinghood. Left with an inattentive dogsitter while Mother’s away, the narrator, Julius, decides to teach William, his younger brother, about life, and his lessons appear in each individually titled spreads. In “Magic,” Julius ridicules William’s naïve belief that the toilet is the Fountain of Youth, but in “Samurai,” he reluctantly admits admiration for William, who demonstrates his bravery when he attacks an imaginary beast. The formal prose, often addressed to the reader, and over-the-top visuals elevate the everyday scenarios to epic proportions, although some references will likely resonate more with adults, as in the “The Empire vs. The Republic” scene, which conjures up the U.N. The energetic, color-saturated art includes witty but occasionally odd details (arms rising mysteriously from a sink, for example), and the text is inconsistently challenging, alternating brief and simple language with lengthy and dense lines and some sophisticated syntax and vocabulary. Still, the familiar sibling experiences and some gross-out humor will draw kids. Grades 2-4. --Shelle Rosenfeld
About the Author
Michael Mazo was born in Moscow and moved to Washington, D.C., as a child. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University and Master’s from Yale. Shortly after graduating, he met the woman who would become his wife and bragged that he was a children’s book author. So he had to write a children’s book. Michael currently works for Frank Foundation Child Assistance International, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged children
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Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
About the Author Linder McNeely is a 69 year old retired insurance agent. He has three grown sons, four grandchildren, and two great grand children. Born in, and spending his early childhood in the Keel community of Lafayette County, Mississippi, he now lives in Oxford with Rachel, his wife of fifty years. He works for the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department; only a few miles from his childhood home. His hobbies include reading, outdoor cooking, and studying maps. "Brothers" is his first literary offering. Product Description Cotton picking time brought much excitement and many different emotions to the South.
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Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
In this intimate and open account—nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you’ve ever read—Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and band mate.
Told with acclaimed New Yorker writer Ariel Levy Brothers is seventy-year-old drummer Alex Van Halen’s love letter to his younger brother, Edward, (Maybe “Ed,” but never “Eddie”), written while still mourning his untimely death.
In his rough yet sweet voice, Alex recounts the brothers’ childhood, first in the Netherlands and then in working class Pasadena, California, with an itinerant musician father and a very proper Indonesian-born mother—the kind of mom who admonished her boys to “always wear a suit” no matter how famous they became—a woman who was both proud and practical, nonchalant about taking a doggie bag from a star-studded dinner. He also shares tales of musical politics, infighting, and plenty of bad-boy behavior. But mostly his is a story of brotherhood, music, and enduring love.
"I was with him from day one,” Alex writes. “We shared the experience of coming to this country and figuring out how to fit in. We shared a record player, an 800 square foot house, a mom and dad, and a work ethic. Later, we shared the back of a tour bus, alcoholism, the experience of becoming successful, of becoming fathers and uncles, and of spending more hours in the studio than I’ve spent doing anything else in this life. We shared a depth of understanding that most people can only hope to achieve in a lifetime."
There has never been an accurate account of them or the band, and Alex wants to set the record straight on Edward’s life and death.
Brothers includes never-before-seen photos from the author’s private archives.
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Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
In this intimate and open account—nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you’ve ever read—Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and band mate.
Told with acclaimed New Yorker writer Ariel Levy Brothers is seventy-year-old drummer Alex Van Halen’s love letter to his younger brother, Edward, (Maybe “Ed,” but never “Eddie”), written while still mourning his untimely death.
In his rough yet sweet voice, Alex recounts the brothers’ childhood, first in the Netherlands and then in working class Pasadena, California, with an itinerant musician father and a very proper Indonesian-born mother—the kind of mom who admonished her boys to “always wear a suit” no matter how famous they became—a woman who was both proud and practical, nonchalant about taking a doggie bag from a star-studded dinner. He also shares tales of musical politics, infighting, and plenty of bad-boy behavior. But mostly his is a story of brotherhood, music, and enduring love.
"I was with him from day one,” Alex writes. “We shared the experience of coming to this country and figuring out how to fit in. We shared a record player, an 800 square foot house, a mom and dad, and a work ethic. Later, we shared the back of a tour bus, alcoholism, the experience of becoming famous, of becoming fathers and uncles, and of spending more hours in the studio than I’ve spent doing anything else in this life. We shared a depth of understanding that most people can only hope to achieve in a lifetime."
There has never been an accurate account of them or the band, and Alex wants to set the record straight on Edward’s life and death.
Brothers includes never-before-seen photos from the author’s private archives.
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Brothers/Hermanos: Bilingual English-Spanish
Sometimes brothers are different. Sometimes they're alike. Some days brothers get along. Other days they don't! But on this they agree: brothers stick together. Always. A veces los hermanos son distintos. A veces se parecen. Hay días que se llevan bien. ¡Y otros días no! Pero sí están de acuerdo en algo: Los hermanos permanecen juntos. Siempre. A sweet and humorous English/Spanish bilingual edition of David McPhail's Brothers, a celebration of the lasting bond between siblings in board book format.
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A Bug, a Bear, and a Boy (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
With simple sentences and beautiful watercolor illustrations, David McPhail weaves the tail of three fast friends who all read from the same book.
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Mole Music (Reading Rainbow Books)
A spiritual story about the far-reaching effects of private actions.
Mole has always led a simple life, but lately he feels something is missing. When he first hears someone playing a violin, Mole realizes that he longs to make beautiful music, too.
Through practice and patience, Mole learns to play. And even though he plays alone, in the privacy of his underground home, his music has an effect on others that is more magical than Mole will ever know.
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Waddles
Waddles the raccoon loves to eat. In fact, he eats so much that his usual walk has turned into a waddle.
He also loves to spend time with his best friend, Emily the duck, and together they like to go swimming for fish. One day Emily asks Waddles if he could do her a big favor and sit on her unhatched eggs while she takes a swim. The very cuddly Waddles is happy to oblige, but he gets a big surprise when the ducklings begin to hatch! Waddles soon finds himself very attached to the family of ducklings and worries about what will happen when they have to fly south for the winter.
Waddles introduces a lovable new character in a story with a timely message about what truly matters in life, for friendship and love are the only things that can really make someone “full.”
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I Had Ten Hats (I Like to Read)
Have fun finding silly hats--a flat hat, a bat hat, and even a cat hat. This Level C book is perfect for new readers.
I had a red hat. I had a bed hat.
10 hats in all. But a strong wind comes by and scatters them everywhere. He invites readers to help find them.
Artwork by lauded author-illustrator David McPhail will delight and motivate your child as he or she reads the text. And a search-and-find game adds to the fun.
This book has been officially leveled using the F & P Level Gradient(TM) Leveling System.
For readers who've mastered basic sight words, Level C books feature slightly longer sentences and a wider range of high-frequency words than Level B books. Level C books are suitable for mid-to-late kindergarten readers. When Level C is mastered, follow up with Level D
I Like to Read: The award-winning I Like to Read series features guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas & Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own!
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Big Brown Bear's Birthday Surprise (Green Light Readers Level 2)
Beloved author-illustrator David McPhail's popular Big Brown Bear celebrates a birthday in this picture book classic reformatted for Green Light Readers Level 2.
It’s his birthday and Big Brown Bear doesn’t even know it until his friend Rat fills him in during a picnic by the river. Everything goes swimmingly until an empty boat passes by and Big Brown Bear jumps in! Beginning readers will enjoy the watery ride in this sweet story full of sunshine, splashes, cucumber sandwiches, and friendship.
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Who Loves Me?
by Patricia MacLachlan, David McPhail, Emily MacLachlan Charest
A tender ode to unconditional love.
A little girl asks the same question she must ask every night before drifting off to sleep...who loves me?
The result is a soothing and tender good–night tale brimming with heart, in which a little girl learns of the enormous love that surrounds her. Beloved author Patricia MacLachlan gives voice to that most elemental need, the need for love.
Newbery Medal winner Patricia MacLachlan's words are brought to life by Amanda Shepherd's playful and exquisitely painted illustrations. This inspired book of unconditional love and reassurance has all the makings of a classic.
Ages 4 – 8
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Who Loves Me?
by Patricia MacLachlan, David McPhail, Emily MacLachlan Charest
As Walter and Mama gather blueberries for a pie, little Walter asks, over and over, “Who loves me?” Mama tells Walter how much Daddy, Grandma, and Grandpa love him. She tells him about how much his aunts and friends and pets love him, too. But, when the pie is ready, Walter knows the list cannot be complete. Who else loves him? Mama, of course! She loves him more than anything.
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Ben Loves Bear (David McPhail's Love Series)
Ben and Bear do everything together. After breakfast, they play hide-and-seek and do tricks to make each other laugh. At night, Ben tells Bear a bedtime story and Bear snuggles with Ben until he falls asleep.
The youngest readers will relate to the loving bond between a little boy and his favorite stuffed animal and how this sweet friendship makes each day special, from morning till night.
Praise for Ben Loves Bear
STARRED REVIEWS
"Theirs is a soft, comforting world of cereal and honey breakfasts, hide and seek, and quiet bedtime reading. McPhail’s quiet, pastelhued paintings ensure that readers will be glad to revisit Ben and Bear."
―Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Already a gifted artist, McPhail proves here that he intrinsically understands what the youngest readers want and need."
―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"McPhail’s classic watercolor style creates a comfortable and warm atmosphere that will resonate with youngsters."
―School Library Journal
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Weezer Changes the World
Weezer is an ordinary puppy.
He barks.
He slobbers.
He tinkles on the carpet.
But then something happens that changes him - and the world may never be the same.
Simple yet profound, funny yet serious, this touching story will remind even the skeptics among us that the most remarkable changes often come from the least remarkable places.
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Olivia Loves Owl
A companion to Ben Loves Bear, Bella Loves Bunny, and Peter Loves Penguin
Olivia Loves Owl features a little girl and her beloved stuffed owl. Olivia and Owl pick apples and frolic through piles of colorful leaves. After enjoying a perfect fall day, they go inside to wish upon a star and hoot at the moon.
The youngest readers will relate to the loving bond between a child and her favorite stuffed animal and how this sweet friendship makes each day special.
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The Searcher and Old Tree
After a long night of foraging, a tired raccoon returns home to sleep in Old Tree's branches. Oblivious to the rain and wind of a raging storm, the raccoon is protected and sheltered by the tree. Beloved author-illustrator David McPhail crafts a simple, yet powerful, allegory about the safety of home and the strength of unconditional love.
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The Searcher and Old Tree
Beloved author-illustrator David McPhail crafts a simple, powerful allegory about the safety of home and the strength of unconditional love.
After a long night of foraging, a tired raccoon returns home to sleep in Old Tree's branches by the shore. Suddenly, a howling wind comes up! Waves smash! Thunderbolts crash! Danger after danger assails Old Tree; oblivious to the raging storm, the raccoon sleeps on, safely sheltered in its branches. Though all seems lost, Old Tree never gives up on the raccoon—and the raccoon never gives up on Old Tree.
This classic tale is sure to warm the heart.
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My Mother Goose: A Collection of Favorite Rhymes, Songs, and Concepts
All your favorite nursery rhymes, songs, and concepts illustrated by popular artist David McPhail--the perfect shower, birthday, or Christmas gift for babies and toddlers.
Enter the beloved world of Mother Goose with the whimsical illustrations of David McPhail. Here classic rhymes come to life with energy, humor, and the sweetest charm. With a loveable cast of zoo and farm animals, My Mother Goose also includes concepts like opposites, colors, and early vocabulary. Give children a gift they will treasure for years to come.
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I Play
Run, sing, dance, and hop―follow Bear on his energetic romp! From David McPhail comes a board book of early concept words. In I Play, a charming bear demonstrates children's favorite action verbs, allowing children to replicate Bear's movements and learn the words for the things they do every day. These new board books are not only handy, fun guides for early learning concepts, but also the youngest readers' introduction to the whimsical world of David McPhail.
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I Get Dressed
A fox in a dress, a rabbit in shoes-if they can get dressed, so can you! From David McPhailcomes a board book of early concept words. In I Get Dressed, animals try on different articles of clothing, often to hilarious effect, ultimately teaching children the names for all kinds of clothes.These new board books are not only handy, fun guides for early learning concepts, but also the youngest readers' introduction to the whimsical world of David McPhail.
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Jump (I Like to Read)
For the very newest readers, a funny story with charming illustrations--about friendship, animals, and jumping!--by a beloved author-illustrator.
I can jump.
She can jump.
A bug, a cow (over the moon, of course) . . . even a hippo can jump. Delightful illustrations by David McPhail and simple text will have new readers jumping for joy!
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I Hug You and You
A great big hug for little ones and those who love them.
This sweet story about love and hugs is sure to delight. In simple, rhyming text and gentle illustrations, a young child shares her joy and affection with everything around her, hugging her family, her pets, her friends-- even her favorite places.
Celebrated children's book illustrator David McPhail tells a simple tale of boundless love-- perfect to read aloud or share with family. This heartwarming board-book, sized just right for little hands, is an ideal gift for parents, grandparents, and anyone who loves a good hug.
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Sisters/Hermanas: Bilingual English-Spanish
Sisters can be different in so many ways, but there is one heartfelt way in which they are most alike--they love each other so very much.
David McPhail's celebration of the joys--and trials--of sisterhood has been a favorite with sisters of all ages for almost twenty years. Now available in a bilingual board book featuring Spanish and English text set in two colors for easy readability, a new generation of sisters will love to read this treasure . . . together.
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