Mark Hoffmann
1) Fruit bowl
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A tomato tries to convince his fellow companions that he belongs in the fruit bowl too, but his efforts prove "fruitless" and will require the authorative voice of Old Man Produce to settle the debate." --
2) You can read
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English
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In this fun and funny celebration of literacy, kids of all ages will discover that the act of reading is a daring adventure that can take you anywhere! You can read at the playground, under the sea, at the opera and even in outer space! It turns out you can read everywhere! And when you do, you open yourself to a universe of adventure. Presented in light-hearted, rib-tickling verse that's perfect for reading aloud, You Can Read sings it loud and proud:...
3) Iamasaurus
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English
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"Children on a field trip to the museum discover the striking similarities between dinosaurs and themselves, from their maxillae to their solei."--
4) Poop
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English
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"Poop. Poop. Poop. It's so much fun to say--especially at all the wrong times and much to your polite friend's dismay. Until...oops, you drop your ice cream scoop. Poop." -- Page [4] cover.
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"Kilmer Watts makes his living teaching piano lessons, but when automatic pianos arrive in town, he realizes he's out of a job. He spots a "Help Wanted" sign at the poem factory and decides to investigate -- he's always been curious about how poems are made. The foreman explains that machines and assembly lines are used for poetry these days. So Kilmer learns how to operate the "meter meter" and empty the "cliché bins." He assembles a poem by picking...
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English
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"Although he didn't do very well at school, Charles Darwin was passionately curious about wildlife, humans and plants. After a journey to South America, he developed his landmark theory: that all living things are related. Today, he is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived, and a hero to those who dare to think differently. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Striking a chord with anyone who's ever felt out of sync, this hilarious, offbeat story follows Half Note as she leaves the musical staff because she believes she's not important, until the Composer and staff work to convince her to change her tune and come back.
9) Dirt cheap
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Birdie wants a very expensive soccer ball but has no money, so she starts selling dirt and learns some important lessons along the way." --
10) A penny's worth
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In this "punny" introduction to US currency, a penny, doubting her value, sets out to find her purpose at any cost."--
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Big Bill the dollar loves his one-derful life of tippin', payin', and donatin' at restaurants, farmers markets, and collection jars...until Hundred pays a visit, telling tales of large bills living in the lap of luxury. Then Bill's dreams turn to mega mansions, fancy cars, and superstars. With the magical help of his friend Penny, Bill's wish for wealth comes true. Suddenly he's a ten thousand dollar bill--one of the biggest bills in history! But...
Author
Language
English
Description
In this fun and funny celebration of literacy, kids of all ages will discover that the act of reading is a daring adventure that can take you anywhere! You can read at the playground, under the sea, at the opera and even in outer space! It turns out you can read everywhere! And when you do, you open yourself to a universe of adventure.
Presented in light-hearted, rib-tickling verse that's perfect for reading aloud, You Can Read sings it loud and...
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English
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"An irreverent and unusual ABCs book featuring a fun and foul cast of characters A is for apple unless you're being chased by a bloodsucking vampire, then A is for Aaaaaagghhh! In this irreverent and unusual ABCs book that will have readers laughing, but hopefully not vomiting, all the way from A to Zee End." --
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English
Description
A lyrical celebration of the fascinating ways birds move through the air.
This collection of captivating poems celebrates the distinctive movements of twelve birds in flight and the special words associated with those movements, from geese that skein and puffins that wheel, to crows that mob and starlings that murmurate. The evocative language conveys the beauty of these animals and describes how each one makes its own unmistakable way in the world....
