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B Is for Bethlehem: A Christmas Alphabet by Isabel Wilner. Illustrated by Elisa Kleven. Dutton, 2004. This alphabet book for small folks tells the Christmas story in rhymed couplets that are introduced by the letters of the alphabet. Examples: "J is for Jesus, Immanuel holy / Cradled in straw in a stable so lowly. K is for King who was promised of old / Israel's ruler; by prophets foretold."   Unpaginated. BTH-3224. $8.09-D.

Bedtime by Kate Duke. Mamma guinea pig encourages her furry child through the activities that precede bedtime: toilet time, bath time, brushing teeth, getting into pajamas, saying good-night to Daddy, story time, and tucking in. 6" x6". 5.39-D

But Not the Hippopotamus by Sandra Boynton. This silly phonetic rhyming story with its adorable animals as only Boynton can draw them, will be sure to appeal to beginning readers. From the beginning page: A hog and a frog do a dance in the bog. But not the hippopotamus." young listeners will feel the rhythm as they wonder why the hippo never participates in the other animals' activities -- until the end. This will appeal to those who are a little shy, even as it encourages more outgoing children to make a point of including others in their activities. Cat. # S&S-9044. $4.49-D

The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss. Pictures by Crockett Johnson. 5" x almost 6".  This story of childhood faith rewarded tells the story of a small boy who plants a carrot seed. In spite of the discouraging comments of family members who say, "It won't come up," he keeps watching, weeding and watering, until one day, it comes up. Be sure to specify that you want the board book when ordering, since this is also available in paperback.  4.46-D

The Cheerios Play Book by Lee Wade. Here's a book for the breakfast table! One every page are pictures that need to be completed by adding dry Cheerios to just the right places. Teddy Bears need buttons, mice need glasses,  fish need bubbles, cars need wheels, and so it goes. The pages are recessed to help the Cheerios stay in place easily. Toddlers need to supply their own Cheerios. Cat. # S&S-22804. $5.39-D

Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert. A great way to introduce young children to the great variety of fruits and vegetables and thus increase their vocabularies. 6 3/4" x 5 1/4." $5.40-D.
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Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney. Illustrated by Anita Jeram.  Big Nutbrown Hare and his child, Little Nutbrown, try to outdo each other in expressing how much they love each other. A book that will touch the hearts of parents and children alike. 6" x 5." $6.29-D

The Hat by Jan Brett. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1999. Board book edition. Unpaginated. Five inches tall and six inches wide. The wind blew away one of Lisa's socks while she was hanging them on the line to dry. Hedgie the hedgehog found it, poked his nose in and got stuck. As the other animals began to inquire about the thing on his head, he declared it was his new hat so that he wouldn't be teased as much by the other animals. Inside, he was miserable, as he responded the teasing of each animal friend with some virtue to having a hat. But Lisa wanted her sock back, and pulled it off his head, telling him that animals don't wear clothes. When Lisa gets back to the line to hang it up she discovers it's empty. And she finds her missing clothes being worn by all the animals Hedgie had talked to, each thinking he or she had a magnificent hat. BTH-3225. $7.19-D

  I Love Colors by Margaret Miller. A Parenting Magazine Book of the Year in 1999. This large board book introduces a different color on each double-page spread. The page on the left is a solid color with a black phrase in large print describing what the baby on the right side is wearing. Example: "red bow," "blue hat." The pictures of the babies are adorable, and the simplicity and bold colors will attract even  the smallest little people. Cat#0689-823568. $5.39-D

Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? by Nancy White Carlstrom. Illustrations by Bruce Degen. As his parents ask what he will wear during his daily activities, Jesse Bear always has a lyrical, rhyming  answer, full of the wonder of childhood. Sample:

        Jesse Bare, what will you wear
        What will you wear at night?
        Water to float
        My bubbles and boat
        I'll wear in the tub tonight. ©1986

Approximate size is 4½ x 6." $6.29-D

M & Ms™ Chocolate Candies Counting Board Book by Barbara McGrath. Teaches young children to count to ten using M&M's™ Cat.#Chrlb-9485. $4.45-D

Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt. This play book has been a classic for toddlers since it was published in 1940. Paul and Judy play peek-a-boo, smell flowers, look in the mirror, feel Daddy's scratchy face, and, of course, pat the bunny. Your child can join them in this Golden Touch and Feel Book, already boxed to give to your favorite little person.  $7.19-D

Little Spot Board Books by Eric Hill. These are approximately 5" x 5." Each book shows spot enjoying himslef in a different familiar location. Order by title. $3.56-D each.

Tale of Three Trees by Angela Hunt. Abridged, but the important parts are there for very young children. Three trees tell their wishes to each other. The first wanted to be a treasure chest. The second wanted to be the strongest ship in the whole world. The third did not want to leave the mountain where they were growing. Instead, it wanted to grow so tall that when people looked at it, they would raise their eyes to heaven and think of God.  When the trees are finally cut, at first it seems their dreams will not come true at all. The first becomes a lowly manger. The second a mere fishing boat, and the third was cut into strong beams and left to sit in a lumberyard. But later on, each tree gets its wish in a different way than expected, as each contains Jesus during a part of his life or death. Cat. #Char-45937     Click image to enlarge it.

Train by Chris L. Demarest. A little girl rides home through the countryside in a train, and young readers watch it move past farms, over hills, across the bridge, through the tunnel, and finally arrive at the station. They   learn about the engine and caboose, and the noises of the train and the things it passes. They also can learn the sequence of events. This will be appreciated by all little people who are fascinated with trains. 6" x 6." $4.46-D

We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. This old rhyme has many variations, but they are all fun for children. As a family starts off on a bear hunt together, they declare " We're going on a bear hunt. / We're going to catch a big one. / What a beautiful day! / We're not scared...." They go through the long wavy grass ("Swishy Swashy"), a deep cold river ("Splash splosh"), the thick, oozy mud, a big dark forest, a snowstorm, a narrow, gloomy cave, and -- they meet a bear. Then they quickly go backwards (They're not scared) the way they came until they get home, shut the door, and hide under the covers, where they decide never to go on a bear hunt again. Kids love the rhythm and making the sounds as the family tromps through each new element. This is a book that goes with the  Before Five in a Row curriculum. Cat.#S&S-815186. $7.16-D

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