Lovell, Patty
Summary: When Gertie moves in next door with fancy toys and a huge television set, Molly shares lessons she learned from her grandmother about home-made playthings and imagination.
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Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2012
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE LOVLyons, Kelly Starling
Summary: "Ty turns an ordinary day in the sandbox into a fun beach day. He wiggles his toes in the sand, finds seashells, builds a castle, and splashes in the ocean. When his neighbor's beach ball flies into his backyard, Ty learns that a beach day is even better with a friend"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
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Summary: "A little girl convinces her dad to be a tree all day long, no matter what, even in the rain, in this imaginative picture book that encourages playing pretend and pays tribute to parents"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rocky Pond Books 2023
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Summary: Celebrating firsts, from the first day of spring to your first time exploring the world with someone you love, this wordless ode to joy and discovery will move readers of all ages.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Levine Querido 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MORYoung, Jessica (Jessica E.)
Summary: Tank is a clumsy, outgoing Great Dane, and Haggis is a bored, curmudgeonly Scottie--so one afternoon Tank suggests they turn the wagon in the backyard into a ship and play pirate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Branches/Scholastic Inc. 2015
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE YOULyons, Kelly Starling
Summary: "Ty wishes his family would play with him, but everyone is too busy before dinner-time. Luckily, Ty knows just what to do... Time for fun. Celebrate the power of imagination in All Aboard!"--Publisher's description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR GREEN LYOSoman, David
Summary: Lulu is excited to play with the toy that her best friend Finny brings over, but when the toy loses a wheel and fixing it becomes a game in itself, Lulu realizes that it's even better to play with Finny.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SOMConrad, Lauren Paige
Summary: Just look at what you can build out of ordinary stuff when you follow your imagination! Children and their caretakers will love this beguiling child-led tour of a make-believe world constructed from everyday household and backyard objects. Words and pictures work together cleverly to spark eureka moments: that "ship" is really a table, that "dark cave" is really a laundry basket, and more, as a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Minerva, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers 2024
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Summary: Bumble and Bee buzz around the pond, playing make believe, and trying to tempt Froggy to participate in their games.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE BURGammell, Stephen.
Summary: While playing outside on a rainy day, a little girl peers into a puddle and sees Mudkin, who invites her to become his queen.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GAMHenn, Sophy
Summary: Where will Ted's imagination take him today? Lift the flaps to find out ...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Appleseed 2018
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Summary: "Daniel Tiger learns that his mom is going back to work--she's helping King Friday fix things at the Enchanted Garden! One day, Daniel accompanies Mom Tiger to work. She's busy fixing a broken stage, but he really wants to play with her. Daniel learns that he has to keep busy and find something to play with on his own. By using his imagination and creativity, he can create fun by himself!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2019
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Summary: "People call you a wallflower. Sometimes they call you shy. Sometimes they call you quiet, or maybe even scared. People think these are bad things, because sometimes they are LOUD. But you are happy just the way you are. And maybe you don't need to learn to be loud, they just need to learn to listen. Mackenzie Joy beautifully pairs her gorgeous illustrations with minimalist text in this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JOYFreitas, Bethany V.
Summary: With each spread featuring a different kid-friendly, kindergarten-ready activity, this picture book, written in a call-and-response format, follows a diverse cast of soon-to-be kindergartners as they get ready for their first day of school.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FREYolen, Jane
Summary: Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the remarkable joys of a sick that can anchor a daydream, fend off monsters, and even make music.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Editions 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE YOLGoodwin, Idris
Summary: "Look around, what do you see? Windows, walls, and doors? Look closer, there's so much more. One rainy day, a kid opens their closet to discover a teleporation chamber. In the adventure of the imagination that follows, we are invited to see our homes as more than places to live -- they are vessels for creativity and joy."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books 2024
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Summary: "When Clara and Clem build a car out of blocks, they have no idea where it will take them. But with a little imagination, the two take the trip of a lifetime down winding roads, up tall mountains, and across the sky"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers 2012
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Summary: Lulu, dressed as Ladybug Girl, goes to the playground and makes new friends, including Bumblebee Boy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Soman 2009Morstad, Julie.
Summary: Explores imaginative and whimsical ways of doing things, such as how to wonder, how to see the breeze, and how to be brave.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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Summary: After Box delivers a refrigerator, Grace and Box become friends, camping together, going to space, and exploring the depths of the sea, among other adventures. After a few days of playing together, Grace notices that Box is getting some rips and crumples, which she's determined to fix, so they can continue their fun.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2021
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Summary: Con Pollo: A Bilingual Playtime Adventure is an engaging and hilarious picture book that serves young readers as an introduction to basic Spanish vocabulary, brought to life by superstar team-up Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Lopez. Meet Pollo, a friendly little chicken who just wants to play. And play, and play, and play all day! Pollo makes any activity more fun. Why just go to the beach when you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: Je Tod FallonSullivan, Deirdre
Summary: Ming goes to preschool, where she bravely plays all kinds of games with new friends and old, but she is still not quite ready for the big red slide.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sky Pony Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SULBently, Peter
Summary: Jack, Zack, and Caspar build a castle fort, then spend a day fighting dragons and beasts, but at day's end giants carry away first Sir Zack, then Caspar, and King Jack is left to face night creatures alone.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2011
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE BENMcLerran, Alice
Summary: A hill covered with rocks and wooden boxes becomes an imaginary town for Marian, her sisters, and their friends.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard 1990