Esphyr Slobodkina
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Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
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The peddler wakes up bright and early, ready to begin his day and sell some caps. But everyone in town is missing. Where could they be? Then he realizes they must be at the county fair, and he rushes off to sell his caps to the crowd. Instead of selling, though, he finds himself caught in the middle of a circus on parade. And before he knows it, he and his caps are one of the star acts! Esphyr Slobodkina's classic artwork and timeless story are as...
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Awakening from a well-earned nap beside a stout tree, an itinerant cap peddler finds that his wares have been confiscated by a band of feisty monkeys cavorting in the branches overhead. In reply to his commands to return the caps, the monkeys simply imitate – and so further anger – the peddler.
Finally, by throwing down his own cap in frustration, the salesman unwittingly outwits the monkeys as they follow his example.
Children will delight...
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Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel: Big diesel machines threaten to run Mike Mulligan and his old steam shovel, Mary Anne, out of business, until Mike agrees to tackle a big job. Curious George rides a bike: Fans of the ingenious little monkey will not be disappointed as he embarks on a wild series of adventures in a traveling circus. Caps for sale: A charming tale of the peddler whose stolen caps mean all kinds of monkey business.
10) Antarctic antics
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A collection of poems first presented as songs that celebrate the habits and habitat of Emperor penguins.