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This Little Piggy: A Hand-Puppet Board Book(Hand-Puppet Board Book Series) |
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Scholastic Inc.Staff |
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This little piggy went to marketThis little piggy stayed homeThis little piggy had cookiesThis little piggy had fun....Using the soft, colorful hand puppet, parents and children can make the fingertip piggies come to life. And the board book, featuring a kinder and gentler version of the well-known nursery rhyme, is conveniently nestled in the palm of the puppet, making the entire package self-contained and perfect for reading aloud.
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10 Little Rubber Ducks |
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Eric Carle |
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0060740752 |
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From School Library Journal
Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 1 - Carle takes an actual incident, when numerous bathtub toys fell off a container ship and floated to various places, and distills it to create a marvelous counting/concept adventure. The story opens at a factory where assembly-line workers are painting details onto bright yellow rubber ducks. The toys are then loaded onto a freighter destined for faraway countries. During a storm, 10 rubber ducks fall into the sea. Each one floats in a different direction - west, east, north, south, left, right, up, down, this way, and that way - and encounters a different animal (a dolphin, seal, polar bear, etc.). The 10th one meets a mother duck with her offspring and bobs along with them to their nest. The ducks all bid "Good night" to one another with a "Quack," while the newcomer says... |
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The Little Engine That Could : Original Classic Edition (Little Engine That Could) |
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Watty Piper, et al |
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The unknowing progenitor of a whole generation of self-help books, Wally Piper's The Little Engine That Could is one of the greatest tales of motivation and the power of positive thinking ever told. In this well-loved classic, a little train carrying oodles of toys to all of the good boys and girls is confronted with a towering, seemingly impassable mountain. As nicely as they ask, the toys cannot convince the Shiny New Engine or the Big Strong Engine--far too impressed with themselves--to say anything but "I can not. I can not." It is left up to the Little Blue Engine to overcome insurmountable odds and pull the train to the other side. The Little Engine That Could is an entertaining and inspirational favorite, and the Little Blue Engine's rallying mantra "I think I can--I think I can" will resonate for... |
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Corduroy |
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Don Freeman |
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0140501738 |
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Have you ever dreamed of being locked in a department store at night? The endearing story of Corduroy paints a picture of the adventures that might unfold (for a teddy bear at least) in such a situation. When all the shoppers have gone home for the night, Corduroy climbs down from the shelf to look for his missing button. It's a brave new world! He accidentally gets on an elevator that he thinks must be a mountain and sees the furniture section that he thinks must be a palace. He tries to pull a button off the mattress, but he ends up falling off the bed and knocking over a lamp. The night watchman hears the crash, finds Corduroy, and puts him back on the shelf downstairs. The next morning, he finds that it's his lucky day! A little girl buys him with money she saved in her piggy bank and takes him home to her... |
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Very Hungry Caterpillar |
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Eric Carle |
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"In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf." So begins Eric Carle's modern classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. More than 12 million copies of this book have been sold in its original, full-sized edition, and the beloved tale of science and gluttony has been translated into 20 languages. This five-by-four-inch miniature edition is truly tiny, with tiny type, but it is a nice size for small hands to hold and flip through the pictures. Despite its diminished state, the book is complete in every detail, following the ravenous caterpillar's path as he eats his way through one apple (and the pages of the book itself) on Monday, two pears on Tuesday, three plums on Wednesday, and so on, through cherry pie and sausage--until he is really fat and has a stomachache. And no doubt you know what happens next! Kids... |
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Monster at the End of This Book |
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Jon Stone |
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0307010856 |
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Book Description
Many, many adults name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page . . . for a monster is at the end of the book!
“Oh, I am so embarrassed,” he says on the last page, for of course the monster is Grover himself!
Inside Flap Copy
Many, many adults name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page . . . for a monster is at the end of the book!
?Oh, I am so embarrassed,? he says on the last page, for of course the monster is Grover himself!
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The Velveteen Rabbit |
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Margery Williams, William Nicholson (Illustrator) |
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0385077254 |
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A stuffed toy rabbit (with real thread whiskers) comes to life in Margery Williams's timeless tale of the transformative power of love. Given as a Christmas gift to a young boy, the Velveteen Rabbit lives in the nursery with all of the other toys, waiting for the day when the Boy (as he is called) will choose him as a playmate. In time, the shy Rabbit befriends the tattered Skin Horse, the wisest resident of the nursery, who reveals the goal of all nursery toys: to be made "real" through the love of a human. "'Real isn't how you are made,' said the Skin Horse. 'It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.'" This sentimental classic--perfect for any child who's ever thought that maybe, just maybe, his or... |
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Old MacDonald: A Hand-Puppet Board Book |
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Scholastic Inc. |
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0439693926 |
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Parents can quack-quack, oink-oink, moo-moo, meow-meow, and woof-woof while they manipulate the five farm animal finger puppets: a duck, a pig, a cow, a cat, and a dog.Using the soft, colorful hand puppet, parents and children can make the fingertip critters come to life. And the board book, featuring the well-known nursery song, is conveniently nestled in the palm of the puppet, making the entire package self-contained and perfect for reading aloud.
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Traction Man Is Here! (Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards (Awards)) |
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Mini Grey |
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0375831916 |
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From School Library Journal
Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 2–This imaginative and very funny romp through the fantasy play of a young boy features his newly acquired action figure. Square-jawed and equipped with combat boots, scuba gear, space suit, and camouflage, Traction Man overcomes evil pillows, dastardly brooms, a poisonous dishcloth, and a wicked spade. But he and his little scrub-brush pet seem to be no match for Granny, who presents the action figure with a nerdy knitted green romper suit and bonnet. The evil-doers laugh at his silly get-up until Scrubbing Brush unravels the yarn to help Traction Man save a clutch of hapless spoons and he is once more the heroic figure. The angular, full-color art sweeps across the pages and perfectly animates the antics of Traction Man and his enemies. Grey has a way of exactly... |
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Another Monster at the End of This Book |
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Jon Stone |
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0375805621 |
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In this sequel, furry old Grover is still fearful of monsters--and he learns that there's another one at the end of this book! Just who is the monster at the end of this book?
Inside Flap Copy
In this sequel, furry old Grover is still fearful of monsters--and he learns that there's another one at the end of this book! Just who is the monster at the end of this book?
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Toy Animals Sticker Paper Dolls in Full Color |
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Crystal Collins-Sterling |
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0486257576 |
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Lovable Kitty, Puppy, Bunny, Teddy with 36 costumes and delightful accessories: overalls, party dress, jogging suit, sunglasses, hats, much more.
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The Velveteen Rabbit |
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| Author: |
Margery Williams |
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Paperback |
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0380002558 |
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Book Review
A stuffed toy rabbit (with real thread whiskers) comes to life in Margery Williams's timeless tale of the transformative power of love. Given as a Christmas gift to a young boy, the Velveteen Rabbit lives in the nursery with all of the other toys, waiting for the day when the Boy (as he is called) will choose him as a playmate. In time, the shy Rabbit befriends the tattered Skin Horse, the wisest resident of the nursery, who reveals the goal of all nursery toys: to be made "real" through the love of a human. "'Real isn't how you are made,' said the Skin Horse. 'It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.'" This sentimental classic--perfect for any child who's ever thought that maybe, just maybe, his or... |
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Knuffle Bunny : A Cautionary Tale (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards)) |
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Mo Willems |
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0786818700 |
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From School Library Journal
Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 1–Trixie steps lively as she goes on an errand with her daddy, down the block, through the park, past the school, to the Laundromat. For the toddler, loading and putting money into the machine invoke wide-eyed pleasure. But, on the return home, she realizes something. Readers will know immediately that her stuffed bunny has been left behind but try as she might, (in hilarious gibberish), she cannot get her father to understand her problem. Despite his plea of "please don't get fussy," she gives it her all, bawling and going "boneless." They both arrive home unhappy. Mom immediately sees that "Knuffle Bunny" is missing and so it's back to the Laundromat they go. After several tries, dad finds the toy among the wet laundry and reclaims hero status. Yet, this is not simply... |
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All About Corduroy |
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Don Freeman |
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Corduroy, A Pocket for Corduroy,
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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse 10th Anniversary Edition |
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Kevin Henkes (Illustrator) |
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The irrepressible mouse heroine of Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World returns for another true-to-life and very funny episode. Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, Mr. Slinger--until he takes away her musical purse because she can't stop playing with it in class. Lilly decides to get revenge with a nasty drawing of "Big Fat Mean Mr. Stealing Teacher!" but when she finds the kind note he put in her purse, she's filled with remorse and has to find a way to make things right again. Children will sympathize with Lilly's impulsive mistake and laugh uproariously at the witty and expressive pictures of the very human mice. In a starred review, Publisher's Weekly called this book "sympathetic and wise." (Ages 4 to 8)
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Barbie of Swan Lake |
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Golden Books |
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0375826394 |
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Barbie stars in a new version of this classic story! The illustrated hardcover storybook retells the new direct-to-video Barbie™ film. Featuring a cloth spine, this book is a must-have for all little girls.
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Hug Book and Toy Set |
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Jez Arlborough |
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Book and Toy |
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0763621056 |
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How can it be that a book with only one word--hug--repeated throughout, can be so good? The proof is in the pudding (or the wilds of Africa) in Jez Alborough's picture book Hug, a delightful mini odyssey of a baby chimpanzee on the hunt for his mum and a cuddle. Our little friend wanders through the trees, witnessing many other animals from chameleons to giraffes as they snuggle together. "Hug," he says, happily, at first, but then with growing despair as he sees there are no hugs for him. The story is told purely by the expression on the little chimp's face as his hopes are built up and dashed again until eventually, with a huge smile, he finds his mum and reaps the reward. Hug is a clever, unusual book that portrays the art of children's illustration at its very best: a story brought to life with the stroke of a... |
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Maisy's Bedtime Book and Toy Gift Set |
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Lucy Cousins |
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Book and Toy |
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0763619434 |
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PreS-Gr 1 Sweet Maisy the mouse returns in familiar, primary-colored gouaches heavily outlined in black. In the first book, she gets ready for bed, finds her misplaced Panda, and, at the last minute, the pair remember to use the toilet. The second book is a real charmer. Maisy's pal Tallulah helps set up and repair a wading pool; then the girls team up with Eddie the elephant so that all three can cool off. Both titles show toddler-empowering vignettes; Maisy's Pool offers just enough plot and tension to appeal to rookie readers as well. Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Book Description
A soft, pajama-clad Maisy toy, together with... |
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Elmo's World |
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Random House |
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Elmo loves animals! Toddlers will love lifting the flaps and discovering all different kinds of animals and the things they do.
Inside Flap Copy
Elmo loves animals! Toddlers will love lifting the flaps and discovering all different kinds of animals and the things they do.
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Nellie Mini Doll |
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Editors of American Girl (Editor) |
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The Complete Tales and Poems of Winnie-The-Pooh/Wtp |
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A. A. Milne |
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(Hardcover) - Revised Ed. |
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Seventy-five years ago, that most beloved of "silly old bears," Winnie-the-Pooh, came down the stairs, "bump, bump, bump," on the back of his head, behind Christopher Robin. And now, after generations of children have grown up on stories about Pooh's adventures with his forest friends, the four all-time children's classics from A.A. Milne and Ernest H. Shepard have been collected in one hefty, handsome volume for another multitude of generations to enjoy. Gathered together are the poems and tales that celebrate heffalumps, Eeyore's birthday, the unbouncing of Tigger, Disobedience, Buckingham Palace, and sneezles. The stories about Pooh getting stuck in Rabbit's doorway, Piglet doing a "Very Grand Thing," and Eeyore losing a tail (and Pooh finding one) are timeless favorites for children--and grownups--of all ages.... |
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Miss Suzy: 40th Anniversary Edition |
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Miriam Young |
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Miss Suzy is a little gray squirrel who lives happily in her oak-tree home until she is chased away by some mean red squirrels. Poor Miss Suzy is very sad. But soon she finds a beautiful dollhouse and meets a band of brave toy soldiers. How Miss Suzy and the soldiers help each other makes a gentle, old-fashioned tale that has captured the imaginations of girls and boys alike for forty years. Arnold Lobel's enchanting pictures are sure to make the kind squirrel and the gallant soldiers the everlasting friends of all who turn these pages.
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The Meanest Doll in the World |
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Ann Matthews Martin |
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0786852976 |
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From School Library Journal
Grade 3-6--Annabell Doll and Tiffany Funcraft are back in Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin's fun-filled sequel (Hyperion, 2003) to The Doll People (Hyperion, 2000). This time the dolls take a trip outside the house in Kate's backpack by mistake. Unfortunately, there is a mix-up at school and the dolls wind up in the home of classmate BJ. Here they meet the evil Mimi, a doll who is convinced she shall be queen of all the dolls and has the demanding attitude to prove it. Annabelle and Tiffany, along with an assortment of other dolls, fend off Mimi and her wicked army before returning to their own home. There they discover that Mimi has followed them, bent on revenge. Mimi manages to cause a rift between the Doll and Funcraft families before her own rash behavior causes her downfall. Lynn Redgrave does an... |
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Corduroy |
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Don Freeman |
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Have you ever dreamed of being locked in a department store at night? The endearing story of Corduroy paints a picture of the adventures that might unfold (for a teddy bear at least) in such a situation. When all the shoppers have gone home for the night, Corduroy climbs down from the shelf to look for his missing button. It's a brave new world! He accidentally gets on an elevator that he thinks must be a mountain and sees the furniture section that he thinks must be a palace. He tries to pull a button off the mattress, but he ends up falling off the bed and knocking over a lamp. The night watchman hears the crash, finds Corduroy, and puts him back on the shelf downstairs. The next morning, he finds that it's his lucky day! A little girl buys him with money she saved in her piggy bank and takes him home to her... |
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Corduroy Goes to the Library |
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B. G. Hennessy |
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0670059919 |
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Book Description
Corduroy is excited-today he is taking a trip to the library. First he returns his books, then he heads to the children's section for story hour. The librarian reads stories about farms, and Corduroy and his friends make animals masks. Before he leaves, Corduroy picks out some books to take home. He can't wait to come back to the library next week! Children will love lifting over thirty flaps to see all the fun things there are to do at the library-curl up in a cozy chair and read, look at magazines, play on the computer, and more.
About the Author
Don Freeman (1908-1978) was the author/illustrator of many popular books for children, including Corduroy, A Pocket for Corduroy, and the Caldecott Honor Book Fly High, Fly Low.
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Emma in Charge |
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David McPhail (Illustrator) |
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PreSchool-K–Emma is back. After having breakfast with her parents, the little cub lines up her dolls for a day at her very own school. White backgrounds frame the warm watercolor illustrations that offer snapshots of the youngster's activities and provide a suitable space for the simple sentences that appropriately describe them. Emma leads the dolls and clown through their math and ABCs, coloring and music time, and recess. She even gives them a checkup with her doctor's kit before it's time for a field trip to the zoo, where they watch the family cat sleep. Finally, the young bear leads her charges out to the garden where her mother is planting flowers, and a ride in the wheelbarrow leads to the hammock where father is sleeping. After a busy day of being in charge, Emma and her students are ready for... |
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Curse of the Missing Puppet Head |
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Kinky Friedman |
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