Tag Archives: Candlewick Press

“The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame

Everyone Must Meet Mr. Toad! Illustrated by Grahame Baker Smith Come along with Mr. Toad while he gets into one situation after another while dragging along his friends, Badger, Ratty, and Mole.  Things both hair-raising and funny happen to the … Continue reading

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“Interrupting Chicken” by David Ezra Stein

Nursery Rhyme Makeovers & Cookies in Bed! Little chicken is wide awake and wants his Papa to wake up, too–and eat cookies together!  Papa desperately wants to get more sleep, and get his little chick to give up on the … Continue reading

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“Where’s Waldo? Santa Spotlight Search” by Martin Handford

Christmas and Waldo in the Spotlight! Just in time for Christmas, the latest Where’s Waldo is full of Santas, reindeer, Christmas sweaters and presents.  Additionally, this book has a twist that adds to the challenge of finding items.  It has … Continue reading

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“See the Dog: Three Stories about a Cat” by David LaRochelle

                      A Cat in Dog’s Clothing! Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka Join cat as he fills in for the dog, who is sick, in three stories.    However, the cat didn’t realize … Continue reading

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“A Donkey Called Mistletoe” by Helen Peters

                              The Love of a Donkey! Illustrated by Ellie Snowdon Jasmine is a little girl who adores animals.  She already has a rescue deer and pig … Continue reading

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“20 Big Trucks in the Middle of Christmas,” by Mark Lee

Getcha in the Christmas Spirit! Illustrated by Kurt Cyrus On a snowy, winter day, join the excitement as trucks start to gather in town.  All of the trucks contain, or will help set up, the Christmas display.  As the onlookers … Continue reading

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“There’s a Dodo on the Wedding Cake” by Wade Bradford

The Big Wedding Cake Mix-up! Illustrations by Kevin Hawkes Mr. Snore is to play his violin at the wedding in the Sharemore Hotel.  Arriving early, he is waiting in the same room as the wedding cake when a Dodo comes … Continue reading

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“Time for Bed, Old House” by Janet Costa Bates

                      Spending the Night Away from Home, No Worries! Illustrated by A.G. Ford Isaac is spending the night with Grandpop, and having a good time.  But he gets scared when … Continue reading

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“Maybe…..” by Chris Haughton

                      Just this Once is Okay? After the little monkey’s mother warned them to stay away from the mangoes because of tigers, she needed to leave.  Will the monkeys listen … Continue reading

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“The Walloos’ BIG Adventure” by Anuska Allepuz

                      BIG Fun! Old Walloo loves to tell stories, especially to little Walloo, of earlier days and the adventures he had.  He would set out across the water to find … Continue reading

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