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10 Fat Turkeys

Tony Johnston

"Looky!" says a silly turkey swinging from a vine. Gobble gobble wibble wobble.Whoops! Now there are nine.Girls and boys will gobble up this hilarious story about ten goofy turkeys and their silly antics: swinging from a vine, strutting on a boar, doing a noodle dance, and more. Veteran author Tony Johnston has written a joyful text, which first-time illustrator Richard Deas brings to life as wild and wacky fun!
The Story About Ping

Marjorie Flack, Kurt Wiese (Illustrator)
Duck for President

Doreen Cronin

Our fellow Americans,
It is our pleasure, our honor, our duty as citizens to present to you Duck for president in 2008. Here is a duck who began in a humble pond, who worked his way up to farmer, to governor, and now perhaps the highest office in the land.
Some say if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he is a duck.
We say if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he will be the next president of the United States of America.
Thank you for your vote.
Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!, The

Mo Willems
Rosie's Walk (Stories to Go!)

Rosie the hen leaves the chicken coop and sets out for a little walk. Right behind her is the fox, slyly trying to catch up with her. Rosie's walk is quiet, uneventful and eventually leads her back to the coop, blissfully unaware of the fox's travails as he tries -- unsuccessfully -- to navigate the obstacle course that Rosie has led him through.
Duck and Goose

“That egg is mine! I saw it first,” says Goose. “I touched it first. It’s mine,” declares Duck.
Like James Marshall’s George and Martha, and Rosemary Wells’s Benjamin and Tulip, Duck and Goose have to work at getting along. You see, Duck doesn’t much care for Goose at first–and Goose isn’t fond of Duck–but both want the egg that each claims to be his. As the two tend to their egg, and make plans for the future, they come to appreciate one another’s strengths. And when a bluebird points out that it isn’t really an egg–it’s a polka dot ball–the two are not dismayed. After all, it is a lovely ball. . . .
Filled with humor that young children will appreciate–and recognize!–and starring two unforgettable characters, Duck & Goose has all the ingredients of a classic-in-the-making.
The Perfect Nest

Catherine Friend

It’s the perfect read-aloud! A flustered cat is on the verge of crying fowl in a farmyard story that will crack kids up.

Jack the cat is building the perfect nest. It’s bound to attract the perfect chicken, who will lay the perfect egg, which will make the perfect omelet. And sure enough, a chicken shows up ("¡Caramba!"), but so do a duck ("Sacré bleu!") and a goose ("Great balls of fire!"). Feathers get ruffled — and Jack gets much more than breakfast — in a funny tale rich in detail with a sweet final twist.
Duck in the Truck

Duck's truck is stuck in the muck.
Who will help him out?
First, frog lends a hand. Then sheep helps push, too. But duck's truck won't come unstuck! Can anyone help him get out of the muck? Or is duck out of luck?
Find out in this rollicking read-aloud by the inimitable Jez Alborough.
Five Little Ducks

Five little ducks went out one day,
Over the hills and far away.
Mother duck said,
"Quack, quack, quack, quack."
But only four little ducks came back
Perfect for toddlers, this cozy and charming counting book, with its rollicking verse and bright, humorous illustrations, is now available in a sturdy board book edition.
One by one, the five little ducks disappear, while Mother Duck is busy with her chores. In addition to the dwindling duck family, there are lost of other creatures for children to identify and count in the bucolic early-autumn landscape. And there is cause for celebration when finally all five errant little ducks come back.
Chickens to the Rescue

John Himmelman

Meet the most heroic chickens in town! On Monday, Farmer Greenstalk dropped his watch down the well. . . .
On Tuesday, Mrs. Greenstalk was too tired to make dinner. . . . Who will help the poor Greenstalk family? Chickens to the rescue! The amazing chickens on the Greenstalk farm race to help various family members and farm animals every day of the week. Every day until Sunday, that is, when Emily Greenstalk has a little trouble . . . John Himmelman’s expressive illustrations are filled with the kind of hilarious details that will delight young readers.
What's Up, Duck?

Little siblings of Duck and Goose fans rejoice! The stars of the bestselling Duck & Goose and Duck, Duck, Goose return in this board book for preschoolers, this time, to introduce basic opposites. Goose carries an ohso-heavy log, while duck easily balances a light-as-a-feather feather. Thistle is one fast bird, but Goose is slooo-w. And when Duck is sound asleep, Goose is wide awake. With a simple text and colorful illustrations–plus the inimitable characters, of course–here’s a wonderful, and humorous, introduction to an important concept.
The Summer of the Swans

Betsy Cromer Byars

"The longest day in the life of a 14-year-old girl--the summer day her loved, mentally retarded brother is lost, the day she discovers compassion is a friend. A compelling story."--Publishers Weekly. Newbery Award Book.
The Turkey Ball

David Steinberg

Spend the evening with some stylish turkeys at the Turkey Ball! This rollicking, rhyming board book chronicles an enchanted evening with a group of funny turkeys as they get ready for the social event of the season. Lyrical text and five colors of shiny foil on the cover add to the festivities.
Lola (English and Spanish Foundations Series) (Paperback Storybook) (Bilingual) (English Spanish Foundations)

Loufane Gladys Rosa-Mendoza

Come and meet Lola... a very special chicken that will capture the hearts of children of all ages!

Every day, all the chickens on the chicken farm clamor to be chosen by the rooster to sit next to him. Except for one... Lola. She's not like the other chickens, and when the rooster picks her one fine day, she refuses and leaves the farm in search of true love.

Share the engaging illustrations and heartwarming story of “Lola” with your children and give them an important lesson in being true to themselves and not settling for less than their heart's desire.

Â¡Ven a conocer a Lola... una gallinita muy especial que conquistarÃ¡ los corazones de niÃ±os de todas las edades!

Todos los dÃas, las gallinas suplican que el gallo las elija para sentarse a su lado. Todas menos una... Lola. Lola no es como las demÃ¡s. Cuando un buen dÃa el gallo la elige, ella no acepta la invitaciÃ³n y decide irse de la granja a buscar su verdadero amor.

Comparta con sus niÃ±os las encantadoras ilustraciones y la cÃ¡lida historia de Lola. A travÃ©s de estas pÃ¡ginas aprenderÃ¡n una lecciÃ³n sobre la importancia de ser autÃ©ntico y de esforzarse por alcanzar sus sueÃ±os.

The Benefits and Features of the English Â· Spanish Foundations series include:
• Helps teach vocabulary and other oral language concepts
• Helps kids get ready to read
• Helps develop phonemic, print, and numeric awareness
• Large bright colorful pictures to keep kids engaged
• Simple but engaging text
• Useful for beginning Spanish at any level
• Useful for beginning English at any level

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• We believe that every child should be read to from birth.
• We believe every child should be taught at least two languages.
• We strive to surpass each customer's expectations.
• We will only produce the highest quality products.

Our Vision:
me+mi publishing will be a company that is recognized for producing the finest dual language products that allow children to function at a high level equally well in English and Spanish.

Awards:
me+mi publishing has received the following literary awards:
• Benjamin Franklin Award
• Chicago Book Clinic Book and Media Show
• Latino Literary Hall of Fame Mariposa Award
• Latino Literary Hall of Fame
• Latino Literary Hall of Fame Honorable Mention
• Writer s Digest Certificate of Merit
Hairy Maclary And Zachary Quack (Hairy Maclary)

Lynley Dodd

Hairy Maclary dozily dreamed as he lay on his back when pittery pattery, skittery scattery, ZIP ‘round the corner came Zachary Quack. Little Zach presents quite a nuisance, but their friendship wins out in the end.
Gossie and Gertie

Olivier Dunrea

Gossie and Gertie are best friends. They splash in the rain, play hide-and-seek, and they dive in the pond together. Everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie does too. Or does she?

With charming illustrations and gentle text, Olivier Dunrea has created two lovable, sweet characters that will appeal to the youngest listeners.
Run, Turkey, Run!

Diane Mayr

With Thanksgiving only one day away, can Turkey find a place to hide from the farmer who’s looking for a plump bird for his family feast?
Maybe he can hide with the pigs . . . or the ducks . . . or the horses . . .
Uh-oh! Here comes the farmer!
Run, Turkey, run!
Duck, Duck, Goose

Tad Hills

Duck & Goose, Goose & Duck. Feathered friends forever . . . or are they? That's what we discover in this charming and hilarious follow-up to the bestselling Duck & Goose. You see, there's a challenge to their friendship: a little whippersnapper of a duck named Thistle. Thistle's good at everything (or so she thinks), from math to holding her breath to standing on her head. Duck thinks she's fantastic. But Goose does not! And so Goose is faced with a problem close to the hearts of children everywhere: what happens when your best friend makes a new friend?
Duck at the Door

One winter night, a cozy house full of animals is awakened by a knock at the front door. They have no idea what they'll find on the other side, and Max the duck is the last thing they expect. Soon this larger-than-life houseguest is making himself at home—and forcing his way into the hearts of his reluctant hosts.
Duck and Goose, 1, 2, 3 (Duck & Goose)

PRESCHOOLERS WILL CHEER the return of Duck and Goose in their second board book appearance! All the favorite characters, including Bluebird and Thistle, return—this time to introduce basic counting concepts.

One goose. Two ducks. Three friends. As the characters illustrate from numbers 1 to 10, children will love to follow along with the simple text and all-new original art.

A small trim size and Easter egg-colored art makes this the perfect Easter basket stuffer for young children everywhere!