"The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk with. The moon is at once easy and costly, cheap and priceless…" ~ Carl Sandburg (1878-1967), American poet
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New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
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The Princess and the Pony
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Kate Beaton
In her first picture book, award-winning comics artist Kate Beaton introduces pint-sized warrior princess Pinecone, who longs for a mighty steed…but is given a stubby-legged, bug-eyed pony instead. Despite her disappointment -- and the fact that the roly-poly creature isn't good at much besides falling over -- Pinecone brings her pony to the next warrior melee, where it gives her an unexpected advantage. With perfectly-pitched silliness, an upbeat message, and sly visual references to history and pop culture, The Princess and the Pony is a "hip, modern, and absolutely refreshing" tale for readers of all ages.
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Look out, mouse!
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Steve Björkman
When Farmer Fred forgets to feed the horse, a mouse helps out and later, when the mouse is in trouble, the horse repays his kindness
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Gemma & Gus
by Olivier Dunrea
Big gosling sister Gemma and little gosling brother Gus share a love for exploration and adventure that Gemma may or may not be leading. By the author of Gossie & Gertie.
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Boats go by Steve LightThrough simple text this board book shows the different sea vessels and the noises they make, including a fireboat, tugboat, cruise ship, paddleboat, speedboat, sailboat, submarine and gondola.
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Night Animals
by Gianna Marino
Anyone who's ever been afraid of the dark (and what might lurk within it) can relate to Possum, who cowers inside a tree stump as night falls. When Skunk wanders by to ask why he's hiding, Possum's terrified response is "Night animals!" Soon Skunk is hiding along with him, and they're joined by a worried wolf and a cowardly bear before a brave bat finally comes along to set them straight.
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Wait
by Antoinette Portis
It takes scarcely more than two words to tell this story about a mother and child rushing to catch a train. Anxiously checking her watch, the mother calls to the dawdling boy to "hurry!" But each time, the boy implores her to "wait" as his attention wanders to the fascinating sights they pass: a hungry duck, a friendly construction worker, a curious dog, and finally, a sight so beautiful that even the stressed-out mother can't help but stop and look in wonder.
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All my stripes : a story for children with autism
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Shaina Rudolph
Zane rushes home to tell his mother about problems he faced during his school day, and she reminds him that while others may only see his "autism stripe," he has stripes for honesty, caring, and much more
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Duck's vacation
by Gilad Soffer
Duck is finally going on vacation. He has a beach chair, a book, and peace and quiet. Well, almost.When you - yes, YOU - turn the pages of this book, Duck's vacation gets really interesting!
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Ask Me by Bernard Waber; illustrated by Suzy Lee"Ask me what I like." So begins an easygoing give-and-take between a young girl and her father. As the pair takes a walk through their neighbourhood, the father's questions gently encourage the energetic girl's litany of favorites: she likes turtles, geese, the colour red, lightning bugs (NOT fireflies), splashing in the rain, stories about bears… The meandering, affectionate conversation continues all the way home, where it's almost time for bed. Leisurely paced and illustrated in warm, autumnal hues, Ask Me is a "sublimely satisfying" (Kirkus Reviews) choice for one-on-one sharing at bedtime or any other quiet time.
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Moongame
by Frank Asch
Moonbear worries he's lost the moon forever in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. One night Moonbear decides to play hide-and-seek with the moon. When it's Moonbear's turn to hide, the moon finds him every time. But when the moon ducks behind a cloud and doesn't come out, Moonbear gets worried. Is the moon lost forever?
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How to Bicycle to the Moon to Plant Sunflowers: A Simple but Brilliant Plan...
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Mordicai Gerstein
When a messy-haired kid with a gap-toothed grin decides that the moon looks sad, he devises an ingenious 24-step plan to bicycle to the moon and perk it up with some sunflowers. Though it's based on scientific facts, most of the boy's plan is laughably implausible, yet readers will be won over by his unshakable optimism. Loaded with the kind of wacky ideas that kids love -- what's not awesome about a giant slingshot to the moon? -- and illustrated with detailed cartoons, this quirky how-to guide (from Caldecott Medalist Mordicai Gerstein) is a great pick for older kids and aspiring engineers.
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The moon is going to Addy's house
by Ida Pearle
Traveling with her family to her home in the country after a play date in the city, Addy gazes at a friendly moon that seems to follow her as a reassuring guardian along the way.
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Earth Space Moon Base by Ben Joel PriceA spaceman, a robot, and a monkey are packing for a trip…it sounds like the set-up for a corny joke, but the humor in this rhyming picture book is decidedly more offbeat. The three characters live in a round orange base on the moon, where they seem to be preparing for a mysterious mission. Why are they spying on a certain crater? Why is the monkey sprinkling the ground with bananas? These questions are answered by the startling, dramatic appearance of - well, we won't spoil it for you, except to say that budding science fiction fans are sure to get their fill of tentacles, eyestalks, and antennae.
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Moonday
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Adam Rex
After a sleepy, moonlit car trip, a girl awakens to find that the moon has followed her home. Huge and radiant, it hovers in her backyard, preventing the sun from rising and spreading drowsiness all over town. When the tide starts to trickle in, the girl and her family come up with a plan to gently tempt the moon back to its place in the sky. With its dreamlike tone and lovely, luminous artwork, Moonday is sure to keep kids entranced. For a similar story with a more realistic feel, try Max and the Tag-Along Moon by Floyd Cooper.
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