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Goodnight, goodnight, construction site
Rinker, Sherri Duskey.
Paper Book
As the sun sets in the big construction site, all the hard-working trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play.<...
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Salsa lullaby
Arena, Jen
Paper Book
How to get baby to sleep? Mami and Papi will try anything in this bouncy, loving, bilingual lullaby that gently says good night in both Spanish and English. Mami starts a salsa song. Papi keeps the beat. Baby loves this lullaby, moves...
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How do dinosaurs say good night?
Yolen, Jane.
Paper Book
Perfect for bedtime reading, children love the laugh-aloud antics of playful dinosaur children who stomp and fuss and jump on the bed in this award-winning New York Times bestseller! How do dinosaurs say good night? Brimming with humor and familiar good-night...
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Good night, Gorilla
Rathmann, Peggy
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"Good night, Gorilla," says the zookeeper. But mischievous Gorilla isn't quite ready to go to sleep. He'd rather follow the zookeeper on his rounds and let all of the other animals out of their cages. Little night owls can sneak along with Gorilla and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous...
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The House in the Night
Swanson, Susan Marie.
Paper Book
This Caldecott Medal-winning picture book gets children ready for bed with rhythmic text and glowing illustrations that explore the warmth and light that makes us feel at home. "Here is the key to the house." Inside the house are nighttime things both...
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The napping house
Wood, Audrey.
Paper Book
The classic silly cumulative tale that's perfect for bedtime, naptime...anytime! In the napping house is a cozy bed piled high with a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing cat, and a slumbering mouse. What could be more comfy? All is at peace until a wakeful...
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Goodnight moon
Brown, Margaret Wise 1910-1952
Paper Book
In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight...
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Kitten's first full moon
Henkes, Kevin.
Paper Book
From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure just right for the very youngest. It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants...
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Race you to bed
Shea, Bob.
Paper Book
Ready . . . Set . . . Go to Bed! Jet to bed to get to bed! Don't be fooled or be misled! I'm gonna beat you, beat you to bed! It's a race to bedtime--but who will get there first This zippy read-aloud will make bedtime a fun time for those little...
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Good night, Mr. Panda
Antony, Steve
Paper Book
Bestselling Mr. Panda is back with bedtime fun for everyone! It is time for bed and Mr. Panda reminds his friends Hippopotamus, Skunk, Sheep, and Sloth that they each have forgotten to do something. Skunk has forgotten to take a bath, Hippopotamus needs to brush his teeth, Sloth is too tired...
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Noah's noisy night
Correa, Maria
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Two by two, the animals have made it onto Noah's ark. They all settle down for the night, but not for long.... The penguins are too hot, the giraffes are too excited, and the crocodiles are arguing over who gets the top bunk. "We can't sleep!" they all cry. Will Noah know how to make things just...
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Sleepy Bird
Tankard, Jeremy
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It is bedtime. . . . Are you sleepy?Bird's friends are settling in for the night.But Bird is not tired. His wings want to flap.His legs want to run. All of him wants to play!When will he ever go to sleep?!Spirited kids and exhausted parents will laugh their way to happy dreams in this...
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