Children's Picture Books

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Runaway Mummy: A Petrifying Parody
By Rex, Michael
Illustrator Rex, Michael 2009-08 - Putnam Publishing Group
9780399252037
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Filled with uproarious illustrations, another beloved classic gets a kindhearted send-up in this utterly monsterized parody. Energetic art and a hilarious text are sure to have kids begging to read this again and again. Full color.
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The Lion and the Mouse
By Pinkney, Jerry
2009-09 - Little, Brown Young Readers
9780316013567
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In this wordless adaptation of one of Aesop's most beloved fables by an award-winning artist, an unlikely pair learns that no act of kindness is ever wasted. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special retelling.
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Cool Cat
By Hogrogian, Nonny
2009-09 - Roaring Brook Press
9781596434295
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Two-time Caldecott Medalist Hogrogian spins a whimsical ecological fable, in this enchanting story about a cat who turns the drab world around him into a Rousseau-style masterpiece with an old paint box, a troop of helpful animals, and a lot of imagination. Full color.
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The Earth Shook: A Persian Tale
By Napoli, Donna Jo
Illustrator Swiatkowska, Gabi 2009-08 - Hyperion Books
9781423104483
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In this moving story inspired by the events of the 2003 earthquake in Bam, Iran, a little girl names Parisa--Farsi for like an angel--is left confused and alone as the earth shakes. She doesn't despair, though--she dances, she laughs, and she celebrates the ties that bring humans together. Full color.
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Robot Zot!
By Scieszka, Jon
Illustrator Shannon, David 2009-09 - Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
9781416963943
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From the minds of Scieszka and Shannon comes a tale of Robot Zot, a three-inch hero with a big heart who comes to conquer the Earth. But when he falls in love with a princess, will his mission be compromised? Full color.
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Long Shot: Never Too Small to Dream Big
By Paul, Chris
Illustrator Morrison, Frank 2009-09 - Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
9781416950790
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A true story of inspiration from NBA All-Star Paul, "Long Shot" follows young Chris, who loves basketball more than anything, but is told he is too short to play the game. Full color.
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