While Rose's mother has a "quick chat" on the telephone, Rose is supposed to get ready for bed but finds she is hosting a party instead.
Stories in rhyme
- Author:Reichert, Amy.Summary:
- Author:Fox, MemSummary:
A story about many different sheep, and one that seems to be missing.
- Author:Van Camp, RichardSummary:
A dual-language poem for newborns by well known First Nations writer Richard Van Camp accompanied by photographs. In English and Plains Cree.
- Author:Van Camp, RichardSummary:
In this sweet and lyrical board book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world. A celebration of the bond between parent and child,...
- Author:Atwood, MargaretSummary:
This story about the adventures of two children who live up in a tree is vintage Atwood — playful, whimsical and wry. The perfect integration of words and pictures creates a coherent and delightful whole. The enhanced epub version, in...
- Author:Murray, DianaSummary:
The unicorns are celebrating their favorite day of the year, complete with rainbows, cupcakes, butterflies, and all sorts of joyful things. But when it's revealed there's an impostor in their midst, the party comes to a...
- Author:Tarpley, ToddSummary:
Trucks need a time-out in this picture book about emotions written by Todd Tarpley ( Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep! and Ten Tiny Toes ) and illustrated by bestselling artist Guy Parker-Rees ( Giraffes Can't Dance ). Whirr! Whomp!...
- Author:Wolfe, SuzanneSummary:
Hanukkah is a very busy time! Join the young rabbi as she makes festive preparations--spinning the dreidel, cooking a tasty meal, lighting the menorah, and more--in this cumulative, rhyming story reminding readers of the Hanukkah...
- Author:Ward, Meghan J.Summary:
Vibrant, whimsical illustrations accompany this thoughtful poem, which will quickly become a favourite for both parents and children to read together. It's a beautiful summer day and Geneva's parents have something special in mind: a...
- Author:Martin, Emily WinfieldSummary:
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent's musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child's kindness, cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share.
- Author:Barnett, Mac.Summary:
Instant New York Times bestseller! The MOMENTOUS debut of a groundbreaking Fairy Tale series — a brilliantly crafted, hilarious twist on this beloved classic, The Three Billy Goats Gruff , from renowned, award-winning, and New York...
- Author:Diesen, DeborahSummary:
The Pout-Pout Fish's morning has been maddening and rough. Disappointments and frustrations--Mr. Fish has had enough! It's been one thing, then another, then another stacked on top. He's mad and getting madder. Is there...
- Author:Ghigna, Charles, Wilkinson, Annie, Down, ChristianSummary:
This is an enhanced ebook with a read-along function. From dusk to dawn a forest creeps into a town where the grown-ups are too distracted to notice. But the children do. They see greenery take root in the lifeless cracks of dull...
- Author:Leduc, AmandaSummary:
A young family wakes to a ruined world - their city has been devastated by meteors, and Heather, Brendan, and their newborn twins are among the few survivors. A nearby mountain - the site of a tragedy that underlies Heather’s life -...
- Author:Seuss, Dr.Summary:
11 complete stories! Featuring: The Cat in the Hat read by Kelsey Grammer Horton Hears a Who read by Dustin Hoffman How the Grinch Stole Christmas read by Walter Matthau Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? read by John Cleese The...
- Author:Bennett, ArtieSummary:
In rhyming text, celebrates the uses and varieties of buttocks of all kinds and shapes.
- Author:Richardson, BillSummary:
When night falls, a peculiar thief steals each letter of the alphabet, creating a topsy-turvy world as she goes.
- Author:McKellar, DanicaSummary:
Learn at home with help from The Wonder Years/Hallmark actress, math whiz, and New York Times bestselling author Danica McKellar using her acclaimed McKellar Math books! Fairies, butterflies, and magic help to make this math-focused...
- Author:Ruurs, Margriet, Badr, Nizar AliSummary:
This unique picture book was inspired by the stone artwork of Syrian artist Nizar Ali Badr, discovered by chance by Canadian children’s writer Margriet Ruurs. The author was immediately impressed by the strong narrative quality of Mr....
- Author:Wheeler, LisaSummary:
Buildings, bridges, and books don't exist without the workers who are often invisible in the final product, as this joyous and profound adapted-for-audio picture book reveals from acclaimed author of The Christmas Boot Lisa Wheeler and...