Dan Santat
1) The Aquanaut
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Ever since her father was lost at sea, Sophia has been moping around Aqualand, a marine theme park. But Sophia's world is turned upside-down when an "aquanaut" breaks into the park's research lab. To her amazement, Sophia discovers that the aquanaut is not what it seems: inside lives a band of goofy sea creatures! And when they all realize that Aqualand is more sinister than advertised, Sophia is determined to help the aquanaut crew free the park's...
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Books for Kindergarteners
Caldecott Award Winners
How to be a Good Friend
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Caldecott Award Winners
How to be a Good Friend
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
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An imaginary friend waits a long time to be imagined by a child and given a special name, and finally does the unimaginable--he sets out on a quest to find his perfect match in the real world.
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Books for Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Books to Inspire Creativity
Diverse Books - East & Southeast Asians
Main Children's Staff Picture Book Favorites
Books to Inspire Creativity
Diverse Books - East & Southeast Asians
Main Children's Staff Picture Book Favorites
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A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.
7) Lift
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From the award-winning and bestselling creators of Drawn Together comes the fantastic tale of a magical elevator that will lift your spirits--and press all the right buttons! Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building, but when it's time to share the fun with a new member of the family, she's pretty put out. That is, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility, places where she...
8) Dude!
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A platypus and a beaver who love surfing encounter a shark -- with unexpected results.
13) A new day
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"After Sunday quits being a day of the week, the other days of the week try out all sorts of candidates, until an act of kindness reminds them all that a little appreciation can go a long way"--
15) Bear is a bear
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"Bear is . . . a new friend, a fellow mischief-maker, a protector, and a dreamer. Through all the many ups and downs of a little girl's childhood, Bear is there to provide love and support. Until it is time to say goodbye . . . and hello again."--
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Celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Little Engine That Could with this all-time classic reillustrated by Caldecott Award-winning artist Dan Santat!
The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of a little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls...