Tag Archives: Candlewick Press

“The Big Fort: The Forest School,” by Ruth Symons

Sebastian Braun Illustrator Forest Fun This is a great book.  It tells a story, but at the same time it teaches lots of lessons. A group of four animal friends gather in the woods where owl teaches them many things … Continue reading

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“Where’s the Witch?” by Ingela P. Arrhenius

A Stroller Book A Small Package This is a cute book from the line of lift-the-flap books, but smaller so it easily fits in the hands of little ones.  Even though smaller, it still contains all the fun things the … Continue reading

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“Hurry, Kate, or You’ll be Late,” by Janice N. Harrington

Illustrated by Tiffany Rose A Reason to be Late! This is a sweet story about Kate and her daddy, that answers the question of why Kate was late.  To do that, the story tells about all the things Kate and … Continue reading

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“Oh Dear, Look What I Got!” by Michael Rosen

The Wrong Package! This is a fun book about a boy who is attempting to buy one thing, but the store gives him something else entirely. For instance, when he goes to get carrots, he opens the purchase to find … Continue reading

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“Seven Babies,” by Forest Xiao

Surprise! One day, a box with seven babies appears at the door.  So begins a very funny tale that shows what could happen if seven babies came to the door, and you tried to take care of them. They babies … Continue reading

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“Oops! Rabbit,” by Jo Ham

No, Rabbit! Come along on the adventures of a mischievous rabbit.  Shown in a variety of situations, he is either causing, or in, trouble.  The author both wrote and illustrated the story.  The rabbit is shown doing some very bad … Continue reading

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“Is This…Easter?” by Helen Yoon

The Great Easter Egg Controversy! When five dogs find an egg outdoors, they clash about either eating it, or decorating it for Easter.  As they fight back and forth, a large bear wearing bunny ears steps in.  He takes the … Continue reading

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“Keep Up, Duck,” by Ivan and Rachel Bates

Don’t Give Up! Little Puck is the youngest duck in his family.  His feathers are still downy, and he has little feet, making it hard to swim fast.  When Mamma Duck sets out for the lily pond with all the … Continue reading

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“Where’s the Bunny,” by Ingela P. Arrhenius

Hopping Down the Bunny Trail along with Lifting Flaps! Join the hunt for the bunny along with other cute friends such as a duckling, and a puppy. Each animal has a double page spread devoted to it that asks where … Continue reading

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“The Christmas Doll: A Repair Shop Story,” by Amy Sparkes

Illustrated by Katie Hickey A Special Christmas Gift! This sweet tale is based on a true story, and a popular British tv series about a repair shop. During WWII, Sue was a child and was sent (evacuated) to the country … Continue reading

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