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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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: 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 YOUSoman, 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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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 JOYYolen, 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: "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: 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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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, 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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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CONLyons, 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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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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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR GREEN LYOMoreira, Henrique Coser
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 MORSchwartz, Alexandra Cassel
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: 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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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: 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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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 BENMorstad, 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: "Daisy Dreamer's totally true imaginary friend, Posey, invites her to explore his amazing world of make believe"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in J Series, Call number: J FIC ANNSummary: "Meet Bingo! This energetic and adorable Red Heeler is always up for an adventure with her big sister, Bluey. Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+. Learn all about Bingo in this fun shaped board book! Bingo loves to sing, learn new things from Bluey, and relax in her relaxer chair. This book is perfect for Bluey fans who want to know more Bingo, her favorite...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers Licenses, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2023
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Summary: Shares some of the things Bumblebee Boy loves, including driving the Beemobile, jumping high, and his brother Owen.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers, Penguin Young Readers Group, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2017
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De Regniers, Beatrice Schenk.
Summary: A boy and girl playing dress-up ask the reader for imaginative and real uses of a shoe, a chair, a hat, a cup, a broom, and finally a bed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: M.K. McElderry Books 1997