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The Grinch had been patiently waiting all��year,
To celebrate Christmas and bring the Whos cheer,
And to show every Who he was DIFFERENT now.�� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� ��
“I’ve changed!�� thought the Grinch,�� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� ��
“And I’ll prove it! But HOW ?”��

A year has passed since the Grinch stole Christmas from Who- ville. Now eager to prove to the Whos that his heart has grown to LOVE the holiday, the Grinch devises a plan to win Who -ville's Christmas Crown by making the��largest, most spectacular Christmas tree the Whos have ever seen!��

But when things don't go as planned, the Grinch's heart turns ice cold, and he threatens to leave Who- ville for good...until one small, special Who reminds him that Christmas is NOT about winning.

Grow your heart three sizes MORE with this sequel to the timeless picture book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Featuring a foil-enhanced jacket and full-color illustrations rendered in the iconic style of the original, this new story makes a splendid gift and a must-have addition to the libraries of Grinch fans of all ages!]]> 40 Alastair Heim 0593563166 Alastair 0 4.34 2023
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]]> 60643655 How to Catch Santa and 5 More Sleeps.

Everyone knows there’s no peeking at presents before Christmas morning. But what if there’s a very, very good reason to take a look?

It’s Christmas Eve and the three kids in this story are trying their best to go to sleep, but something keeps waking them up. And it’s not just their excitement for gifts. Or, at least, not only because they’re excited for gifts.

This irresistible Christmas story, equal parts hilarious and charming, captures all the delicious anticipation of the holiday, especially celebrating it with siblings.]]> 40 Alastair Heim 1328809595 Alastair 0 3.57
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Hello, tree.

Hello, twine.

Hello, wreath.

Hello, sign.

Roguish Fox makes Christmas mischief all over town! He takes a tree, a wreath, the carrot from a snowman's nose, Christmas decorations, tons of toys, and tasty treats. Then he settles back at home for a cozy Christmas Eve with all the wonderful items he's "collected." He gets so cozy, in fact, that he falls asleep and almost forgets to prepare for Santa! But as the clock strikes midnight, Santa arrives and scolds naughty Fox, making him put back all the things he stole. On Christmas Day, Fox wakes up groggy, sad, and alone, until he hears the ding-dong of his doorbell. It's Fox's friends from town delivering a snowball right to his face...and also a Christmas tree! The final scene is a warm and bright Christmas party in Fox's home with everyone from town.]]> 32 Alastair Heim 1499812582 Alastair 0 3.73
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The Cat in the Hat introduces himself, Thing One and Thing Two, and Little Cats A–Z in this simple, sturdy board book about the joy of having fun. Written in rhymed verse , it's an ideal introduction to the characters for children too young for the Beginner Books The Cat in the Hat and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. Now everyone in the family—even pre-readers—can get to know (and love) the Cat in the Hat!]]> 26 Alastair Heim 0593426878 Alastair 0 to-read 4.11
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Mr. Frog finds out that timing is everything when he keeps missing his chance to cross the street as the crosswalk sign changes from “stop�� to “go.�� Can he stop daydreaming about how he will jump, hop, or flip his way across the street, and how much fun he will have when he gets to the other side, before the sign says “stop�� again? Sometimes the journey is just as much fun as the destination!]]> 32 Alastair Heim 1534493832 Alastair 0 3.78
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]]> 61272168 A monster who is too big for his bathtub tries to get clean in this adorable and hilarious Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read.

Big Bub the monster needs a bath, but his bathtub is too small. What will he do? He will try everything!

Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Big Bub, Small Tub was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a hilarious story with words they can read on their own?

Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn nineteen sight words and twelve words from five word families. So come on and get reading!]]> 32 Alastair Heim 1665928468 Alastair 0 to-read 3.75
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]]> 60372387 The Cat imagines how HE would fill-in for Santa Claus in this hilarious new Beginner Book--a sequel to If I Had Your Vote by the Cat in the Hat--that's perfect for Christmas celebrations and gift giving!

After receiving a letter from Santa Claus, the Cat in the Hat contemplates how HE would run Christmas differently if put in charge of the Whole North Pole Show. Among the things he'd change: dressing his elves--Thing One and Thing Two--in Toy Making Sweaters with real tricks up their sleeves; wrapping presents in singing gift wrap; using Cane Cranes to lift giant candy canes up into four-story tall stockings; and designing a new expandable Santa Suit to store all the cookies and snacks people leave him!

A perfect cheerful choice for seasonal read-alouds and holiday gift-giving, this rhymed easy-reader will delight Dr. Seuss fans and Cat fanciers young and old!

Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.]]> 48 Alastair Heim 0593431286 Alastair 0 to-read 3.99 2022
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After receiving a letter from Santa Claus, the Cat in the Hat contemplates how HE would run Christmas differently if put in charge of the "Whole North Pole Show."�� Among the things he'd dressing his "elves"—Thing One and Thing Two—in Toy Making Sweaters with real "tricks up their sleeves;" wrapping presents in singing gift wrap; using Cane Cranes to lift giant candy canes up into four-story tall stockings; and designing a new expandable Santa Suit to store all the cookies and snacks people leave him!
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A perfect cheerful choice for seasonal read-alouds and holiday gift-giving, this rhymed easy-reader will delight Dr. Seuss fans and Cat fanciers young and old!
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Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.]]> 48 Random House 0593431294 Alastair 0 to-read 4.40
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]]> 51990250 In this funny, rhyming read-aloud for very young readers, a grumpy Mr. Elephant just wants some peace and quiet—that is, until he gets it.

Packed with hilarious rhymes, fun-to-shout-out sounds, and the frenetic energy of a happy, busy town, this raucous read-aloud follows an exasperated elephant through the course of his day. From barking dogs to clattering dishes at the coffee shop to a boisterous marching band, the noise is just too much. Mr. Elephant wants nothing more than for his loud town to PLEASE QUIET DOWN!!! But what happens when he ends up getting exactly what he wishes for?��

Snuck into the fun is an important message about seeing things from the perspective of others.��Share this story with anyone who loves to make noise and anyone who loves to hate it!
��]]> 32 Alastair Heim 1328957829 Alastair 0 3.39
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I might be a bit biased here, since I wrote the book, but I REALLY like this book.
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]]> 35297308 Hello, Door, kids can follow a thieving��fox as he greets everything he sees in a home that isn't his.

Hello, door.

�� �� �� �� �� Hello, house.

�� �� �� �� ������ �� �� �� ����Hello, mat.

�� �� �� �� ������ �� �� �� ������ �� �� �� ����Hello, mouse!

In this ode to the classic "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" story,��kids can follow a thieving��fox as he greets everything he sees in a home that isn't his. He collects fine art and jewelry, practices his golf swing, and devours a tasty snack along the way. But just when he thinks he’s in the clear to leave with all the goods, the owners of the house—a mama bear, papa bear, and baby bear—come home. They chase him through the house, and when the mama bear catches him, she promptly throws him out. But she throws him so far that he ends up in a much nicer neighborhood—in front of a mansion, in fact—where he can begin his mischievous adventure again!]]> 32 Alastair Heim 1499805365 Alastair 0 3.83 2018
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Think politics is boring for kids? Think again! If the Cat in the Hat is elected president, life in the White House is about to get a lot more interesting--and funny! The Cat plans to shake things up. On his To change the shape of the Oval Office (to make it far more OVAL-ER-ER); to replant the Rose Garden with Seussian shrubbery; to paint smiles on portraits of frowning world leaders; and (among other things) to shoot a SOCK-IT rocket into space to shower the United States with an explosion of socks! Written in rhyme and featuring a cast of characters from The Cat in the Hat and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, this is the perfect, kid-friendly way to introduce beginning readers to life in the White House AND to the Cat in the Hat.

Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.]]> 48 Dr. Seuss 0593127986 Alastair 5 to-read 3.38
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This is especially a problem in Strictville, where no one has ever seen puppies before. And where there are rules against such things. In fact, cuteness of any kind is considered downright criminal.

But one boy is brave enough to face the adorable doggies, and he just may turn things around for this narrow-minded town. A true treat for the funny bone!
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When the Cat hears that Sally and her brother of the classic The Cat in the Hat think school is dull, he arrives at their classroom--along with Little Cats A, B, and C from The Cat in the Hat Comes Back --to demonstrate how school fun should be done! Among the changes he'd make? Adding two-headed class pets; replacing show-and-tell with smell-and-tell; planting book-blooming seeds (growing rooms full of books); and adding such nontraditional materials as mops and plungers to art class! An ideal choice for children entering school for the first time, this easy reader is bound to cause lots of giggles--helping to ease any back-to-school anxiety!

Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.]]> 48 Dr. Seuss 0593181468 Alastair 5 3.83
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]]> 48636155 Just in time for Election Day, this hilarious new Beginner Book featuring Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat--and the changes he'd make if elected president of the United States--is perfect for introducing young readers to the White House!

Think politics is boring for kids? Think again! If the Cat in the Hat is elected president, life in the White House is about to get a lot more interesting--and funny! The Cat plans to shake things up. On his agenda: To change the shape of the Oval Office (to make it far more OVAL-ER-ER); to replant the Rose Garden with Seussian shrubbery; to paint smiles on portraits of frowning world leaders; and (among other things) to shoot a SOCK-IT rocket into space to shower the United States with an explosion of socks! Written in rhyme and featuring a cast of characters from The Cat in the Hat and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, this is the perfect, kid-friendly way to introduce beginning readers to life in the White House AND to the Cat in the Hat.

Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.]]> 48 Alastair Heim 0593127978 Alastair 0 to-read 3.92
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Ken is an one of a super-smart group of friends—all nerds—who have been close since kindergarten.

They may be brainiacs, but they’re just like everyone they fight with one another, watch too much TV, eat Chinese food, and hate walking their dogs. Well, maybe not just like everyone because Ken’s best friend Dan has been building robots. He then secretly sent one to each of the EngiNerds, never letting them know he’s the mastermind.

At first Ken is awed and what kid hasn’t dreamed of having a robot all their own? Someone who can be their friend, clean their room, walk the dog, answer homework questions…how amazing is that?

But be careful what you wish Dan’s robot, Greeeg, may look innocent, but his ravenous consumption of food—comestibles—turns him into a butt-blasting bot. And once the other robots ‘come alive�� it’s up to the motley crew of EngiNerds to not only save the day, but save the planet!]]> 192 Jarrett Lerner 1481468723 Alastair 5 3.98 2017
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]]> 32181661 34 Ariel Bernstein 148147250X Alastair 5 3.84 2017
author: Ariel Bernstein
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My kiddos and I have loved this book for quite some time, now. Very fun and highly recommended for folks who love balloons and socks and lemurs holding an ice cream cone. Which is basically everyone.
]]> 35795897 Goodnight Moon and The Night Gardener comes a heartwarming picture book about friendship that is sure to become a classic from debut author-illustrator Jonathan Voss.

Olive is a little girl who likes the types of adventures that exist in books. Her best friend Hoot, a stuffed-animal owl, prefers the ones that take place in the real world. Today, Hoot gets to pick the adventures. On a day that includes flying a makeshift hot-air balloon and navigating raging rivers, theses friends will stick together no matter what and keep each other safe.

Told with whimsical text and filled with bold, captivating illustrations, Hoot and Olive is the story of a little girl, her stuffed-animal owl, and their caring, loving friendship.]]> 40 Jonathan D. Voss 1250127483 Alastair 5 4.13 2018
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