Books by Lynn Plourde
Dad, Aren't You Glad?
by Lynn Plourde
One day a little boy offers to lend his father a hand with all his chores. He paints the house (and much more), cuts the grass (with scissors), and puts up a tent (sort of). By the end of the day, Dad seems more tired than usual. "Well," says the boy, "maybe I still have some things to learn, but aren't you glad, Dad, that there's one Dad thing I can do just as good as you? Give a big smoocharoo!"
This sweet and funny picture book is ideal for sharing on Father's Day or any day.
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Dino Pets
by Lynn Plourde
Where does a young dinosaur admirer go to find a pet? The Dino Pets store carries every kind of dinosaur a kid could possibly want. Sure, some of them might be a little too big, and others might be too fast. In this bouncy read-aloud, the larger-than-life but well-meaning dinosaurs come to life in vibrant color.
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Dino Pets
by Lynn Plourde
Where does a young dinosaur admirer go to find a pet? The Dino Pets store carries every kind of dinosaur a kid could possibly want. Sure, some of them might be a little too big and others might be too fast, but there are advantages, tooa Seismosaurus makes a great backyard playset! In this bouncy read-aloud, the larger-than-life but well-meaning dinosaurs come to life in vibrant color. Kids will love the juxtaposition of prehistoric creatures and modern-day suburbia. A section of facts about the amazing giants makes the book a complete delight for the youngest paleontologists.
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If You Were My Valentine
by Charles Ghigna, Lynn Plourde
This board book follow-up to If I Could Give You Christmas is an adorable celebration of love and the special relationship between parents and children.
If you were my valentine,
I would jump, jump with joy!
Valentine's Day is for cuddles, sweet treats, silly games, and spending time with the ones we hold dear. Join all kinds of animals and their valentines—from rabbits and puffins, to cougars and otters, to a bigger-than-big whale—in this cozy board book celebration of love.
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If You Were My Valentine
by Charles Ghigna, Lynn Plourde
A heart-shaped board book with Velcro closure and ribbons provides a Valentine's Day look at many things that go perfectly together, such as a kite with string and a scoop of ice cream with a cone.
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If I Could Give You Christmas
by Lynn Plourde
This sweet story about animal parents and children reminds readers of the best part of Christmas—sharing beautiful songs, special stories, fun games, and favorite treats with the ones we love most, big and small.
Skating on a frozen pond, decorating the fanciest gingerbread house ever, rereading a favorite story.... These favorite tastes, smells, sights, and sounds of the holiday come to life as parent and child mice trim the tree, birds warble carols, rabbits share hugs, and more. Wintertime celebrations are the perfect time to be together!
Join these adorable animal parents and children as they share joyful moments with each other and discover the most wonderful, lasting gift of all.
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If I Could Give You Christmas
by Lynn Plourde
This sweet story about animal parents and children reminds readers of the best part of Christmas—sharing beautiful songs, special stories, fun games, and favorite treats with the ones we love most, big and small.
Skating on a frozen pond, decorating the fanciest gingerbread house ever, rereading a favorite story . . . these activities and more are brought to life through a variety of animal pairs. The tastes, smells, sights, and sounds of the holiday are evoked in universal scenes showing special moments being shared by parent and child. Adults will appreciate the theme of passing on traditions and the message that it doesn't take a lot of stuff to celebrate Christmas. Kids will enjoy the playful, loving scenes. Sharing this book could become a brand new family tradition!
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Maxi's Secrets: (or what you can learn from a dog)
by Lynn Plourde
When a BIG, lovable, does-it-her-way dog wiggles her way into the heart of a loudmouth pipsqueak of a boy, wonderful things happen that help him become a bigger, better person. With its diverse cast, authentic narrator, and perfect blend of spot-on middle-grade humor, drama, and wisdom, this powerful debut is relatable, funny, bittersweet, and full of heart.
Timminy knows that moving to a new town just in time to start middle school when you are perfect bully bait is less than ideal. But he gets a great consolation prize in Maxi—a gentle giant of a dog who the family quickly discovers is deaf. Timminy is determined to do all he can to help Maxi—after all, his parents didn't return him because he was a runt. But when the going gets rough for Timminy, who spends a little too much time getting shoved into lockers at school, Maxi ends up being the one to help him—along with their neighbor, Abby, who doesn’t let her blindness define her and bristles at Timminy’s “poor-me” attitude. It turns out there’s more to everyone than what’s on the surface, whether it comes to Abby, Maxi, or even Timminy himself.
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Dino Pets Go to School
by Lynn Plourde
One little boy knows just what to bring to school on Pet Day: dinosaurs, of course! But his first dino is too tall for the school bus; the next is a bit too loud for class; and the third is too spiky for one unlucky soccer ball. The search for the perfect classroom dinosaur kicks off a prehistoric pet parade . . . and school will never be the same!
With bouncy text, strikingly bold illustrations, and a section of fun facts about the amazing Jurassic giants, this perfect read-aloud is as educational as it is silly and satisfying.
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Pajama Day
by Lynn Plourde
It's Pajama Day at school, when everyone in Mrs. Shepherd's class wears fuzzy slippers, eats a special breakfast snack, and lies down for reading time. Everyone, that is, except Drew A. Blank. Drew has forgotten his slippers, his snack, his teddy bear, and his pillow-he even forgot to wear pajamas! Drew would forget his own name if he didn't have it written on his hand as a reminder. He doesn't want to be the odd man out, so he comes up with all kinds of ingenious ways to join in the day's events. But later he has the nagging feeling he's forgetting something else. . . . Will he remember what it is in time?
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Wild Child (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
by Lynn Plourde
"Time for bed,"
Mother Earth said.
"Not for a while,"
said her wild child.
"A song, first.
I need a song
to play in my head
before going to bed."
So Mother Earth
gave her child a song....
But then this wild child wants a snack and PJs and a kiss....
Lynn Plourde's text snaps and crackles like the leaves of fall as Mother Earth gently gets her daughter ready for bed. And Greg Couch's extraordinary illustrations take readers from the soft greens of late summer through the fiery oranges of a fall sunset to the peaceful blues of early winter's eve. Wild children and their parents will revel in this scrumptious, loving tribute to the wonders of nature and of family.
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Wild Child
by Lynn Plourde, Steven Salerno
"Time for bed,"
Mother Earth said.
"Not for a while,"
said her wild child.
"A song, first.
I need a song
to play in my head
before going to bed."
So Mother Earth
gave her child a song....
But then this wild child wants a snack and PJs and a kiss....
Lynn Plourde's text snaps and crackles like the leaves of fall as Mother Earth gently gets her daughter ready for bed. And Greg Couch's extraordinary illustrations take readers from the soft greens of late summer through the fiery oranges of a fall sunset to the peaceful blues of early winter's eve. Wild children and their parents will revel in this scrumptious, loving tribute to the wonders of nature and of family.
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Wild Child
by Lynn Plourde, Steven Salerno
The jungle can be a scary place, but there is one creature who is the fiercest of all: it grabs, it pulls, it cries, it poops—it’s the WILD CHILD! All the animals live in fear of this nasty baby who cannot be tamed or soothed. No matter what the animals try, the wild child just gets wilder! Can the animals join together to bring peace back to the jungle and make the wild child a mild child?
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Storytime Stickers: Cowboy Dreams
by Lynn Plourde
Yippie-yi-yo-ki-yay! What could be better than 100 western-themed stickers-including horses, lassos, ten-gallon hats, and of course, the cattle wranglers themselves? Create adventures with cowboys as they cross the wild prairie to a ranch where they ride horses, herd cattle, and build a campfire with friends to share some grub. Go west, young kids!
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Storytime Stickers: Farm Follies
by Lynn Plourde
The barnyard is bustling,
the animals rustling.
The roosters give a mighty crow,
“Get up! Get ready for the farm follies show!”
Get ready for fun on the farm, as all the animals munch and crunch, squawk and squeal, fetch sticks and do tricks. Children can join the lively show by putting down stickers everywhere, and helping the barnyard animals put on a show!
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Storytime Stickers: Springtime with Bunny
by Lynn Plourde
Boing boing! Jump and thump. Little Bunny goes outside to play in the sunshine. Along the way, he meets adorable animal friends--from colts and cats to ducklings, baby birds, and frogs. With more than 100 stickers to place in beautiful springtime scenes, children can join the fun.
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The First Christmas (Storytime Stickers)
by Lynn Plourde
Simple rhyming text and illustrations retell the story of the birth of Jesus, from the journey to Bethlehem to the arrival of the three wise men.
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Storytime Stickers: Choo Choo Trains
by Lynn Plourde
Chugga-chugga choo choo: all aboard! The STORYTIME STICKERS station is open for business and ready to take kids for a fun ride on the rails. Every child will find a favorite, whether it's a smoky steam locomotive, speedy subway, sky-high monorail, tram, or trolley. Fun rhyming text describes what each train does, and there are 100 stickers to decorate and animate each scene.
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Go, Grandma, Go!
by Lynn Plourde
Perfect for the grandmas who slide the slides, swing the swings, and love their grandchildren dearly, this charming board book celebrates the special relationship between grandmothers and their grandkids.
Beep! Bop!
Don’t stop!
Go, Grandma, go!
Climb high
Touch the sky
Go, Grandma, go!
Grandma is on the go in this charming board book! From pushing the stroller, to swinging on the swings, to hiking up a mountain, grandma and grandchild are always having a ball! This board book perfectly captures the special bond that grandmothers have with their grandchildren.
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Go, Grandpa, Go!
by Lynn Plourde
Perfect for all the grandpas who steer the stroller, splash in puddles, and love their grandchildren dearly, this charming board book celebrates the special relationship between grandfathers and their grandkids.
Zig! Zag!
Zip! Zoom!
Go, Grandpa, go!
Puddle stomp
Muddy romp
Go, Grandpa, go!
Grandpa is on the go in this charming board book! From pulling the wagon, to swinging on swings, to splashing in puddles, grandpa and grandchild are always having a blast! This board book perfectly captures the special bond that grandfathers have with their grandchildren.
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