Beth Ferry
2) The umbrella
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"In a dreary town where it always rains, a little girl and her dog discover an unexpected way to spread the light. Told with surprise and humor, here is a story of generosity, perseverance, and the way that happiness can be contagious—all it takes is one person and a bright idea." --publisher's website.
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"Marsha's birthday is coming up, and she needs to make some friends to invite to her party. She's a little stumped...but a scientist knows how to solve problems: the scientific method! With equal parts creativity, determination, and humor, Marsha sets out to attract as many friends as she can for her birthday bash—what could possibly go wrong?" --publisher's website
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"Stick has always wanted to find his family tree. It’s probably big and beautiful! Is it an oak? A maple? What other sticks might he meet? Stone is happy to accompany his friend on the journey to find the tree he comes from - until it gets dark, and a bit scary in the forest . . ."--publisher's website.
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"Animals inspire their little ones to chase their dreams and reach for the stars in this modern classic-in-the-making....Caldecott honoree Molly Idle join forces in this stunning new picture book about the power and joy of believing in yourself and in one another." --publisher's website
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"Tiny Cactus loves Christmas! But she doesn’t love that her little girl seems to be spending more time with the giant sparkly tree in the living room than with her. Maybe if she were decorated like the Christmas tree, her little girl would notice her again. And so Tiny Cactus makes a wish—to be special, to be noticed, to be a part of the magic of Christmas. With the support of her friend and some Christmas magic, Tiny Cactus learns that wishes...
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Crab and Snail volume 1
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When best beach friends Crab and Snail discover that it is only raining on them, they consult one know-it-all gull to get to the bottom of it and make a special new friend in the process.
10) The evil eel
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Crab and Snail volume 3
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"The Evil Eel is so evil that one of her favorite hobbies is making narwhals cry. So evil in fact that just one sting turns friendly, sweet Snail into Snevil. Complete with a dark cape, Snevil sets out to destroy everything in her path, including Crab. In order to save himself--and his best friend--Crab must become a hero. Will he be able to stop evil from destroying the surf zone before it's too late?' '--back cover.
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Crab and Snail volume 1
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"Starfish is pointy-perfect, so wow to the wow! And her tidal pool is filled with friends and fun things. But Crab and Snail weren’t invited. While the best beach friends do everything they can to catch Starfish’s attention and score an invite, they begin to realize that being kind just might be the coolest of cool." --publisher's website
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"Fox and Rabbit are the very best of friends. They do everything together. Good things like getting ice cream and not-so-good things like getting bad haircuts. But when they meet a new friend, Owl, Fox isn't so sure if there's enough friendship to go around. Soon, Fox learns that it's easy to be friends with Rabbit and Owl. They have lots of fun exploring the depths of Owl's big imagination. Together, Fox and Rabbit and Owl sail the high seas, get...
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"Stick would go anywhere with his best friend, especially if they’re planning a picnic. But when picnics involve lemons and bees and caves, Stone’s not so sure . . . Join Stick and Stone as they go spelunking. Accompany them as they meet all sorts of new friends, including a big, fluffy monster!" --publisher's website
14) The scarecrow
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"All the animals know not to mess with old Scarecrow. But when a small, scared crow falls from midair, Scarecreow does the strangest thing. Bestselling author Beth Ferry and the widely acclaimed Fan Brothers present this tender and affectionate tale that reminds us of the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others.
16) Tea time
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"Frannie and Grandy both have an idea about what the perfect day should look like, but when that day arrives, there is a migh-TEA mix-up. Tea gets splashed, sandwiches smashed, and expectations, crushed. Luckily, Frannie and Grandy discover that a perfect day is just one they spend together."--book jacket.