Laura Gehl

While the other members of his clan enjoy wrestling, throwing spears, and fighting, Leif prefers to hike up the mountain and enjoy the peace of his beautiful fjord; but when clan loyalty demands that he participate in the Viking Games--he does the best he can, but when it comes to comparing clan treasures, Leif has a surprise for everybody.

Meet nature's oddballs in author Laura Gehl and illustrator Gareth Lucas's charming board book about some of the most unique birds in the world. Backyard birds-move over! Odd Birds introduces babies and toddlers to unusual bird species, including the magnificent frigatebird with a bright red throat pouch and the California condor-the largest flying birds in North America! Gentle rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones...

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"Cat sees snow. Dog can not blow the snow. Pig is slow in the snow. How can they go in the snow?" -- Provided by publisher.

A family of sheep trying to celebrate a Passover seder are interrupted by the arrival of many additional relatives.

"Which insects... have wings like glass? Love to steal? Are bigger than your hand? Meet nature's oddballs!" -- Provided by publisher.

Carrot Cake and Pufftail are the attack bunnies who protect the woodland creatures, and they are determined to drive out a new neighbor, Renard Fox--but they may have misjudged him, so it is time to try kindness instead.

"When Orson visits his local library, he likes to sit and read quietly by himself. However, not everyone is on the same page. One day, when the library is buzzing with activities, Orson decides he's had enough! But as he cools off after an emotional outburst, Orson begins to understand how much the library and its sometimes not-so-quiet community have to offer . . . and decides to turn things around. Here's a picture book about sharing a passion for...

This fun-filled early reader is filled with hide-and-seek hijinks as Cat tries to find Dog and Frog. -- NoveList.

"Peep can't wait for Egg to hatch. They will have so much fun together! But Egg isn't quite ready ... yet"-- Provided by publisher.