Tess's Tree

Tess's Tree
By Jess M. Brallier
Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

From Harpers Collins Children's ...Tess loved her tree. She liked to swing on it and sit in its shade and catch its leaves in the fall. When Tess's tree has to come down, Tess is very sad . . . until she finds a way to gather friends...


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Paddington Bear at the Circus

by Michael Bond and beautifully illustrated by artist R.W. Alley

Harper Collins Children
From the website...The circus has come to town! Paddington Bear and the Browns have front-row seats, and they can't wait to see the show. Inside the circus tent there's a ringmaster with a top hat, a very, very tall clown, a band ... and a funny-looking man hanging from a rope above Paddington's head. Always willing to lend a paw, Paddington rushes off to save the trapeze artist. The circus is turned upside-down, but the show must go on - and it does, thanks to a surprise performance by Paddington Bear.

The official Padding Bear website...This is the home of Paddington Bear on the web where you will find everything you ever wanted to know about the famous bear from Darkest Peru and his creator, Michael Bond. From games and things to make through to information on older products, there is something here to please Paddington fans of all ages.

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Good Night Our World

From the website...Our World of Books is dedicated to creating highest quality books that enrich the lives of its readers and that encourage young children to value and enjoy reading. A portion of the sale of all books in the series is donated to help babies in need.

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Good Night Beach

Good Night Boston

Good Night New Jersey

Good Night New York

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Jamberry

By Bruce Deagan

A boy and an endearing, rhyme spouting bear, joyously romping through a fantastic world of berries!

The Napping House

by Don and Audrey Wood

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First 5 Years - Reading Lists

First 5 Years

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Books for Babies
Books for Toddlers
Books for Preschoolers

No More Diaper for Ducky

by Bernette Ford and Sam Williams

Runaway Bunny

by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd
Available in Spanish

Curious George Goes to a Costume Party

by Margret Rey and H. A. Rey

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Fancy Nancy: Various Titles

by Jane O'connor and Robin Preiss Glasser
Available in Spanish

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