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Cynthia Rylant
When Poppleton goes to the movies alone, he discovers that it is not as much fun as when he is with friends, whether at a movie, making a quilt, or…
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Ame Dyckman
Hijinks ensue when roommates Bat, Cat, and Rat take a trip to the beach.
Mark Teague
It is time for a nap, but a series of hijinks, interruptions, and distractions keep him from falling asleep.
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When friends and roommates Bat, Cat, and Rat decide to take a vacation, they have trouble agreeing on a destination until Rat finds the perfect solution.
Jane Yolen
The popular HOW DO DINOSAURS… series continues with a hilarious look at dinosaurs at dinner time!
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A peek into the homes of dinosaur babies and their parents at bedtime.
Jane Yolen and Mark Teague’s phenomenally best-selling dinosaurs are back, and this time they’re going to school!
In rhyming text, dinosaurs learn the do's and don'ts of Halloween trick or treating.
Mark L Teague
Forge your legacy built on strong values and integrity with this framework for a better life.Making it in America feels more elusive than ever. In a time where getting ahead…
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"In three-and-a-half stories, friends and roommates Bat, Cat and Rat share, joke, and read together"--
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"Learning your manners can be a little difficult, even for dinosaurs. But with a little practice and a lot of laughs, these prehistoric pals learn to share and show gratitude…
A schoolboy tell his class about his summer vacation, during which he joined a group of cowboys and stopped a cattle stampede.
Long before the name Mark Teague became known nationally in football coaching circles, he was like any other ordinary kid growing up in the South. He loved sports; had a…
A picture book in which Wallace Bleff describes his somewhat unusual summer, for he claims he was carried off by cowboys and taught the ways of the Wild West. Illustrated…
You know King Kong, but have you heard of his cousin? From bestselling author-illustrator Mark Teague, meet Junior, King Kong’s cousin!
Because Wendell and Floyd have a problem getting to school on time, they decide to take a shortcut which, however, leads to unexpected adventures.
Teague is at the top of his fetching form in this madcap comedy where the real world of Brotweiler Canine Academy and the one poor imprisoned Ike LaRue imagines are…
The award-winning author and illustrator of the New York Times -bestselling How Do Dinosaurs series tells his humorous version of The Three Little Pigs with a zany twist! Full color.
Mama bird wants Baby bird to learn to fly so he can migrate with the rest of the flock, but Baby bird would rather go by hot air balloon or…
A talkative cattle egret explains to a rhinoceros that in addition to having a symbiotic relationship, they also have a friendship built on communication, kindness, and a respect for boundaries.
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Just like kids, dinosaurs have difficulty behaving at the table. However, with a little help, these young dinosaurs learn to tame their rambunctious natures. Full color.
Translation of: How do dinosaurs eat their food?
In this easy-to-read chapter book, Poppleton the pig charms young readers with his quirky adventures and whimsical ideas. These hilarious stories feature simple language, everyday experiences, and beautiful illustrations. Full…
Poppleton the pig moves from the city to a small town, where he makes new friends and spends Mondays reading adventure books in the library.
America’s most beloved, bestselling dinosaurs share the joys of lasting friendship.
Come along on a playful romp as dinosaurs choose outrageous pets, shocking their parents in this fantastically comic new addition to Yolen and Teague’s bestselling, award-winning series.
Poppleton the pig enjoys the summer by trying to tan, renting a jeep and taking a drive with his friend Hudson, and drinking summer rain.
Mem Fox
A call-and-response-style adventure in which a cat and dog are astonished to find a mouse in their house! The three circle each other while the story sometimes correctly describes their…
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A young dinosaur shows how to stay friends even after having a terrible fight with his very best friend.
Originally published: New York: Blue Sky Press, c1998.
A playful peek into the homes of dinosaur babies and their parents at bedtime.
A young dinosaur takes precautions in order to stay safe throughout the day, both at home and at play.
The bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague present their third original dinosaur board book, a fun read-aloud that teaches children all the colors of the rainbow.
America’s favorite dinosaurs are giving families a funny book, perfect for bedtime, storytime, anytime. Even when little dinosaurs are naughty, it’s important to remind them that no matter what they…
Everyone’s favorite dinosaurs are back–and this time they are going to school. These prehistoric pupils are in a class of their own! As in their previous books, Yolen and Teague…
Filled with the beloved prehistoric humor that made How Do Dinosaurs a bestselling series, Yolen and Teague present a new lift-the-flap format to answer the age-old question, once and for…
How do dinosaurs make cookies? The only way they know how–with lift-the-flaps and scratch-and-sniff cookie scents throughout! Includes three Dino-Cookie recipes. Full color.
R-O-A-R! What happens when little dinosaurs get mad? And how do they calm down?
At first, the dinosaurs try to bring home all manner of wild beasts, but in the end, they learn to bring home an appropriate animal from a shelter or pet…
Saying goodbye can be hard, but In rhyming text dinosaurs teach readers how to say goodbye and deal with separation in a wide variety of situations.
Originally published: New York: Blue Sky Press, 1997.
Originally published in 1999 by The Blue Sky Press.
Poppleton buys presents for his friends, decorates his house with snow in a can, and shares a wonderful Christmas Eve with his friends.
Everyone’s favorite dinosaurs romp and roar as they soak books in the bathtub, throw them, and finally learn how to enthusiastically–and carefully–read them with Mama and Papa at bedtime. The…
