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These enchanting Picture Books have stood the test of time.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Carle, Eric

Picture Book - 1987

A hungry little caterpillar eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. A hungry little caterpillar eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. Show less

A hungry little caterpillar eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. A hungry little caterpillar eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. Show less

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Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon

by Johnson, Crockett

Picture Book - 1955

Harold goes for an adventurous walk in the moonlight with his purple crayon. Harold goes for an adventurous walk in the moonlight with his purple crayon. Show less

Harold goes for an adventurous walk in the moonlight with his purple crayon. Harold goes for an adventurous walk in the moonlight with his purple crayon. Show less

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Goodnight Moon

Goodnight Moon

by Brown, Margaret Wise

Picture Book - 1947

Before going to sleep, a little rabbit says goodnight to many different things. Before going to sleep, a little rabbit says goodnight to many different things. Show less

Before going to sleep, a little rabbit says goodnight to many different things. Before going to sleep, a little rabbit says goodnight to many different things. Show less

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The Story of Ferdinand

The Story of Ferdinand

by Leaf, Munro

Picture Book - 2011

All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. Show less

All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. Show less

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Caps for Sale

Caps for Sale

A Tale of A Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business

by Slobodkina, Esphyr

Picture Book - 1987

A band of mischievous monkeys steals every one of a peddler's caps while he takes a nap under a tree. A band of mischievous monkeys steals every one of a peddler's caps while he takes a nap under a tree. Show less

A band of mischievous monkeys steals every one of a peddler's caps while he takes a nap under a tree. A band of mischievous monkeys steals every one of a peddler's caps while he takes a nap under a tree. Show less

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The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day

by Keats, Ezra Jack

Picture Book - 1962

The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. Show less

The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. Show less

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Rosie's Walk

Rosie's Walk

by Hutchins, Pat

Picture Book - 1968

Although unaware that a fox is after her as she takes a walk around the farmyard, Rosie the hen still manages to lead him into one accident after another. Although unaware that a fox is after her as she takes a walk around the farmyard, Rosie the hen still manages to lead him into one accident after another. Show less

Although unaware that a fox is after her as she takes a walk around the farmyard, Rosie the hen still manages to lead him into one accident after another. Although unaware that a fox is after her as she takes a walk around the farmyard, Rosie the hen still manages to lead him into one accident after another. Show less

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Harry, the Dirty Dog

Harry, the Dirty Dog

by Zion, Gene

Picture Book - 2002

Harry runs away before bath time and plays outside until he changes into a black dog with white spots. Back home again, he must use all his wits and tricks to convince his family who he really is. Harry runs away before bath time and plays outside until he changes into a black dog with white spots. Back home again, he must use all his wits and tricks to convince his family who he really is. Show less

Harry runs away before bath time and plays outside until he changes into a black dog with white spots. Back home again, he must use all his wits and tricks to convince his family who he really is. Harry runs away before bath time and plays outside until he changes into a black dog with white spots. Back home again, he must use all his wits and tricks to convince his family who he really is. Show less

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Corduroy

Corduroy

by Freeman, Don

Picture Book - 1968

A toy bear who is anxious to have a home is befriended by a little girl who is willing to spend her own money to buy him. A toy bear who is anxious to have a home is befriended by a little girl who is willing to spend her own money to buy him. Show less

A toy bear who is anxious to have a home is befriended by a little girl who is willing to spend her own money to buy him. A toy bear who is anxious to have a home is befriended by a little girl who is willing to spend her own money to buy him. Show less

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Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are

by Sendak, Maurice

Picture Book - 1963

Max sails to the land of the wild things, where he becomes their king. Max sails to the land of the wild things, where he becomes their king. Show less

Max sails to the land of the wild things, where he becomes their king. Max sails to the land of the wild things, where he becomes their king. Show less

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

by Viorst, Judith

Picture Book - 1972

On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too. On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too. Show less

On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too. On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too. Show less

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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Story and Pictures

by Burton, Virginia Lee

Picture Book - 1967

Although Mike Mulligan's steam shovel is too old-fashioned to compete with newer models, the people of Popperville find a way to keep them working. Although Mike Mulligan's steam shovel is too old-fashioned to compete with newer models, the people of Popperville find a way to keep them working. Show less

Although Mike Mulligan's steam shovel is too old-fashioned to compete with newer models, the people of Popperville find a way to keep them working. Although Mike Mulligan's steam shovel is too old-fashioned to compete with newer models, the people of Popperville find a way to keep them working. Show less

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Madeline

Madeline

by Bemelmans, Ludwig

Picture Book - 1967

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Curious George

Curious George

by Rey, H. A.

Picture Book - 1941

Madeline, smallest and naughtiest of the twelve little charges of Miss Clavel, wakes up one night with an attack of appendicitis. Madeline, smallest and naughtiest of the twelve little charges of Miss Clavel, wakes up one night with an attack of appendicitis. Show less

Madeline, smallest and naughtiest of the twelve little charges of Miss Clavel, wakes up one night with an attack of appendicitis. Madeline, smallest and naughtiest of the twelve little charges of Miss Clavel, wakes up one night with an attack of appendicitis. Show less

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The Rainbow Fish

The Rainbow Fish

by Pfister, Marcus

Picture Book - 1992

The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship. The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship. Show less

The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship. The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship. Show less

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Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs

by Barrett, Judi

Picture Book - 1978

Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse. Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse. Show less

Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse. Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse. Show less

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Jumanji

Jumanji

by Van Allsburg, Chris

Picture Book - 2011

Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game. Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game. Show less

Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game. Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game. Show less

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Blueberries for Sal

Blueberries for Sal

by McCloskey, Robert

Picture Book - 1948

Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter. Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter. Show less

Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter. Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter. Show less

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The Polar Express

The Polar Express

by Van Allsburg, Chris

Picture Book - 1985

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus. A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus. Show less

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus. A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus. Show less

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Angelina Ballerina

Angelina Ballerina

by Holabird, Katharine

Picture Book - 2006

Angelina loves to dance and wants to become a ballerina more than anything else in the world. Angelina loves to dance and wants to become a ballerina more than anything else in the world. Show less

Angelina loves to dance and wants to become a ballerina more than anything else in the world. Angelina loves to dance and wants to become a ballerina more than anything else in the world. Show less

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Guess How Much I Love You

Guess How Much I Love You

by McBratney, Sam

Picture Book - 1995

During a bedtime game, every time Little Nutbrown Hare demonstrates how much he loves his father, Big Nutbrown Hare gently shows him that the love is returned even more. During a bedtime game, every time Little Nutbrown Hare demonstrates how much he loves his father, Big Nutbrown Hare gently shows him that the love is returned even more. Show less

During a bedtime game, every time Little Nutbrown Hare demonstrates how much he loves his father, Big Nutbrown Hare gently shows him that the love is returned even more. During a bedtime game, every time Little Nutbrown Hare demonstrates how much he loves his father, Big Nutbrown Hare gently shows him that the love is returned even more. Show less

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

by Willems, Mo

Book - 2004

A funny pigeon tries everything to get you to let him drive the bus while the bus driver is away. A funny pigeon tries everything to get you to let him drive the bus while the bus driver is away. Show less

A funny pigeon tries everything to get you to let him drive the bus while the bus driver is away. A funny pigeon tries everything to get you to let him drive the bus while the bus driver is away. Show less

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Petunia

Petunia

by Duvoisin, Roger

Picture Book - 1977

After finding a book, Petunia the goose starts to believe that she is incredibly wise and thus begins to dish out wild advice to her fellow farm animals. After finding a book, Petunia the goose starts to believe that she is incredibly wise and thus begins to dish out wild advice to her fellow farm animals. Show less

After finding a book, Petunia the goose starts to believe that she is incredibly wise and thus begins to dish out wild advice to her fellow farm animals. After finding a book, Petunia the goose starts to believe that she is incredibly wise and thus begins to dish out wild advice to her fellow farm animals. Show less

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Paddington

Paddington

by Bond, Michael

Picture Book - 2007

This classic follows the adventures of a small bear from Peru, who stows away on a ship, lands in London's Paddington station, and is found and adopted by the Brown family. This classic follows the adventures of a small bear from Peru, who stows away on a ship, lands in London's Paddington station, and is found and adopted by the Brown family. Show less

This classic follows the adventures of a small bear from Peru, who stows away on a ship, lands in London's Paddington station, and is found and adopted by the Brown family. This classic follows the adventures of a small bear from Peru, who stows away on a ship, lands in London's Paddington station, and is found and adopted by the Brown family. Show less

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Strega Nona

Strega Nona

Her Story

by DePaola, Tomie

Picture Book - 1996

Grandma Concetta heals everyone with her remedies and advice, and when she retires, she leaves Nona her magic pasta pot with its secret ingredient. Grandma Concetta heals everyone with her remedies and advice, and when she retires, she leaves Nona her magic pasta pot with its secret ingredient. Show less

Grandma Concetta heals everyone with her remedies and advice, and when she retires, she leaves Nona her magic pasta pot with its secret ingredient. Grandma Concetta heals everyone with her remedies and advice, and when she retires, she leaves Nona her magic pasta pot with its secret ingredient. Show less

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