Mr. Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo

Mr. Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo
Author: Kevin Waldron
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763645494

When the zookeeper's jacket seems a trifle tight one morning, his excessive concern worries the animals.

Panda-monium at Peek Zoo

Panda-monium at Peek Zoo
Author: Kevin Waldron
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-04-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763666580

Zookeeper Mr. Peek causes pandemonium again! Peek Zoo is holding an animal parade to celebrate the birth of their baby panda. But when the day arrives, nothing is ready. As Mr. Peek races around preparing, he leaves a trail of chaos — including an escaped baby panda heading for the lion’s den! Thank goodness Mr. Peek’s son, Jimmy, is there to save the day and ensure the crowd gets the best animal parade ever — marching proudly across a huge gatefold!

Tiny Little Fly

Tiny Little Fly
Author: Michael Rosen
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763646814

With a tramp and a roll and a swat, Great Big Elephant, Great Big Hippo, and Great Big Tiger try to capture Tiny Little Fly as he teases each one in turn.

Everyday Magic

Everyday Magic
Author: Jess Kidd
Publisher: Canongate Books
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2021-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 183885021X

'Had me giggling all the way through . . . I loved it!' Jasbinder Bilan 'Action-packed and bursting with fun' Sinéad O'Hart Welcome to Little Snoddington, where nothing is normal and every day is magic . . . Nine-year-old Alfie Blackstack’s parents have met a very unfortunate end. Now he’s living in the SUPER CREEPY Switherbroom Hall with his mad-haired Aunt Gertie and warty Aunt Zita. The thing is, Alfie's aunts aren't just weird – they’re WITCHES! When the circus arrives in town Alfie makes his first ever friend, the FEARLESS Calypso Fagan. But when Calypso's little sister Nova disappears, they must face the TERRIFYING Head Witch in a race to find Nova and stop the next Witch War.

Chocolate Me!

Chocolate Me!
Author: Taye Diggs
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2011-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1466800267

A timely book about how it feels to be teased and taunted, and how each of us is sweet and lovely and delicious on the inside, no matter how we look. The boy is teased for looking different than the other kids. His skin is darker, his hair curlier. He tells his mother he wishes he could be more like everyone else. And she helps him to see how beautiful he really, truly is. For years before they both achieved acclaim in their respective professions, good friends Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans wanted to collaborate on Chocolate Me!, a book based on experiences of feeling different and trying to fit in as kids. Now, both men are fathers and see more than ever the need for a picture book that encourages all people, especially kids, to love themselves.

Skippyjon Jones, Class Action

Skippyjon Jones, Class Action
Author: Judy Schachner
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-07-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101651911

Skippyjon Jones really wants to go to school. School is for dogs, his mama tells him. It's where they go to get trained. But nothing can stop Skippy-once inside his closet, he finds himself on the playground of his imagination, surrounded by dogs of all kinds. He bays with the beagles, learns French with the poodles, and checks out a Chihuahua book from the library. And when a bully starts sending shiver-itos down the spines of the little yippers, Skippy saves the day and earns the biggest gold star.

Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Cake
Author: Michael Rosen
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-08-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0141386258

When I was a boy, I had a favourite treat. It was when my mum made . . . CHOCOLATE CAKE! Ohhh! I LOVED chocolate cake. Fantastically funny and full of silly noises, this is Michael Rosen's love letter to every child's favourite treat, chocolate cake. Brought to life as a picture book for the first time with brilliant and characterful illustrations by Kevin Waldron.

Harold's Hungry Eyes

Harold's Hungry Eyes
Author: Kevin Waldron
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-05-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780714871240

A stylish depiction of the life of a food-obsessed urban dog, with hints of edible humour Like most dogs, Harold is food-obsessed; unlike most dogs, he imagines food in the most unlikely places - on buildings, cars, mailboxes, even fire hydrants! When Harold gets lost in the big city, he is overtaken by hunger and begins to see things: hot dogs on an antenna, a turkey roast in the mailbox, and toast popping out the top of a building! Thankfully, Harold's hungry eyes lead him to familiar landmarks and he finds his way home... to breakfast! Created for ages 4-6 years

The Stupids Step Out

The Stupids Step Out
Author: Harry Allard
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1974
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780395253779

When the Stupid family decides to go out, they do so in typically stupid fashion.

The Pirates Are Coming!

The Pirates Are Coming!
Author: John Condon
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2020-05-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1839941642

A hilarious retelling of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, with not one but TWO twists! Tom has a VERY important job; every day he climbs to the top of the hill and watches for pirate ships. But when he rings his bell and shouts "Pirates!" a few too many times - and there's NO pirate ship - the villagers begin to get tired of hiding. So what will happen when the pirates really do show up? Repeated phrases make it fun for young adventurers to join in with the storytelling, and witty, bold artwork by Matt Hunt adds to the excitement, with hilarious things to spot on every rereading. John Condon has been shortlisted for various awards including the LoveReading4Kids Children's Book Awards. Matt Hunt has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal, and his book Stephen Hawking: Little People, Big Dreams was an Amazon bestseller. Related activity sheets available on the Nosy Crow website.