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How Can I Wait When There’s a Treat on My Plate?
"It’s hard to wait for something you want! In this lively picture book, twins Dell and Pete face a series of humorous choices that test their ability to stay strong in the face of temptation. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers that explores techniques to help kids build impulse control and learn to delay gratification. It’s hard for some kids to wait for something that they really want! A marshmallow now or ice cream later? In this lively, rhyming picture book, twins Dell and Pete face a series of humorous choices that test their ability to stay strong in the face of temptation. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers that explores techniques to help kids build impulse control and learn to delay gratification. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers that explores techniques to help kids build impulse control and learn to delay gratification." -- publisher
Sir Tim Has a Secret
"A sweet and recognizable book about keeping secrets. Real knights are always honest. But when Sir Tim accidentally rips his cape, he tries to blame his friend Max. And when Mom leaves a strawberry shortcake on the table, he sneaks a bite. Keeping all these secrets begins to give Sir Tim a bellyache . . ." -- publisher
Nurses And What They Do
"An informative non-fiction picture book about nurses. A clear informative picture book for pre-schoolers, about the nurse and how to treat sick or old people. Nurses often work in hospitals. They look after sick people or patients. They take their temperature and blood pressure. Or they bring their medicine and check if they are fine. Nurses also talk to doctors to know how to treat each patient. But nurses can do other things too: assist at surgery, take care of the elderly in old people’s homes or visit patients at their homes." -- publisher
Let’s Go For A Walk
"Let Ranger Hamza take you on a guided walk with wonderful things to spot, wherever you live! Perfect for the countryside or the town, this universal walking guide can be used again and again and makes every walk a ramble to remember. Take this book with you on any walk, wherever you live, with suggestions from Ranger Hamza for things to look out for. Can you see a red thing? A tall thing? Can you find something smooth, and something rough? What can you smell, and what can you hear? As well as things to spot on the walk, each spread contains fascinating Hamza facts. Perfect for families looking to make their regular outings more fun, whether in the city or the country: Let's Go For a Walk!" -- publisher
How to Make a Book (About My Dog)
"A fun and fresh look at how books are made--with a supporting role by Ernie the dog! How do you make a picture book? Well, you need an author, an illustrator, and . . . a dog?! Acclaimed author Chris Barton and his trusty pooch Ernie show readers how to make a nonfiction picture book . . . about Ernie! From coming up with ideas, researching, and writing a first draft to finding the perfect illustrator, deciding what goes on the cover, and getting every last wrod—er, word—just right, you'll see how a book is made from beginning to end. From acquisitions and editing to graphic design and dog treats, find out what's required to bring a book to life. This title perfectly blends how-to and humor for an informative look at book publishing. And look, this is part of the marketing step!" -- publisher
Optometrists and What They Do
"An informative non-fiction book for preschoolers about the optometrist and everything he or she does. For little patients ages 4 years and up. In her bestselling Professions series, author and illustrator Liesbet Slegers has explored what teachers do, what pilots do, what chefs do and more! Now let's learn about optometrists and what they do! There are people who can't see very well. Fortunately, the optometrist is there to help. They know everything about eyes and have a lot of instruments to examine them. They can tell you what to do in order to see better. Sometimes, a lovely pair of glasses is the solution!" -- publisher
Quarantined in Queens
"There is a dark cloud over the Bayside Queens community. A virus called COVID-19 has reached Queens, and for the Bayside Bunch that means trouble. Public School 411 Elementary now must deal with the changes to their lives this virus has caused." -- publisher
Breathing is Believing
"It is a heartfelt tale of courage, kindness, and responsibility from the Bayside Bunch children's book series author. Principal Jones schedules an unexpected virtual town hall meeting with children and parents of P.S. 411 Elementary. The Bayside community is eager to learn about the principal's call to action. The pandemic has raised many questions about children returning to school and the new normal. What does “breathing is believing ” mean for the children and parents of P.S. 411 Elementary?" -- publisher
Go See The Principal!
"When Selwyn is ordered to report to Principal Jones’s office at once early one morning, everyone at P.S. 411 Elementary knows he is in trouble. This includes his mean teacher, Miss Crabtree. Even Selwyn’s classmates ask him what did he do bad. Selwyn tells them all that he has been good, but they do not believe him. What happens when Selwyn takes that long scary walk to the principal’s office?" -- publisher
Thank You, Dr. Ophelia!
"Mr Delotte has a problem: his rescued animals are riddled with doubts about themselves. Can the famous vet, Dr. Ophelia Payne, get to the bottom of their worries? Rumpole the basset hound watches the proceedings with great interest. Why?" -- publisher