Ready Rabbit Gets Ready

Ready Rabbit! It’s time to get ready! That’s Ready Rabbit’s momma. Ready Rabbit knows he should get up and get ready. But there are so many more interesting things to do first. Like . . . building spaceships, and rescuing sea creatures, and searching for law-breaking ‘bad guys’! Ready Rabbit! Hurry up! Oh, and get dressed for school…. Ready Rabbit Gets Ready! is for any kid with an active imagination…or anyone in need of a very good laugh.

Today is Rabbit's first day at a new school and he has a funny feeling in his tummy. Worse still, he doesn't know what to wear. The knitted swimming costume, perhaps, or the blazer and boater? Poor Rabbit is forced into a last-minute decision by the arrival of the school bus.

Little Rabbit has been invited to a party, but is not at all sure that it will be as fun as everyone says... It's nearly time to go to the party, but there are just a few small worries standing in the way . . . Yes, there will be cake and carrots - but what if it's too loud? And what if Rabbit gets tired and wants to come home? An empowering story about the fun you can have when you overcome your fears, from the bestselling creator of A Tale of Two Beasts. Praise for A Tale of Two Beasts: 'Roberton's premise is as sublime as it is simple, with a subtle message. Totally delightful.' - Kirkus Reviews

A moving and universal picture book about empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small—now a New York Times bestseller and a perfect gift for any special occasion When something sad happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs. With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustration, The Rabbit Listened is about how to comfort and heal the people in your life, by taking the time to carefully, lovingly, gently listen.

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Rabbit is back with more hilarious antics in this chuckle-worthy follow-up to No! Said Rabbit. It's a lovely day to visit the park and play outside, but will Rabbit and Dad ever be ready to leave the house? Rabbit could take his ball to the park or his bear and truck. But his favorite elephant would be just perfect, too, if he could find it. Oh, but here's an interesting book to read...and a lovely picture to paint! It's getting late with all this fussing about, but uh-oh! Now Dad needs his jacket...and his glasses. And wherever did his keys go? Simple lines and gouache washes smoothly accentuate a tale of patience to share between a dad and child; readers will laugh along with playful jibes at relatable, dawdling behaviors. An excellent read aloud pick for dads and their little loved ones to celebrate each other, charming flaws and all.

From the endless imagination of Jason Tharp comes a brand-new, interactive Level 1 Ready-to-Read that’s perfect for fans of Mo Willems, Jim Benton, and David Milgrim and for beginning readers who like to giggle! A bear named Big has a problem. His friend Bunny will not smile, no matter what Big tries…so Big needs your help! With appealing comic-inspired speech bubbles and interactive storytelling that prompts kids to do everything from turning the page, to leaning in so Big can whisper an idea, to making their silliest silly face, beginning readers will giggle their way through this Level 1 Ready-to-Read!

From the creator of Ready Rabbit Gets Ready! comes a hilarious photo-story of sisterhood and one-upmanship. Philomena needs new glasses. Her sister Audrey wants them, too. And if Philomena and Audrey have them, shouldn't their sister Nora Jane also have them? In this utterly amusing tale of sisterhood, glasses, purses, and dresses, these girls soon make an important discovery. Not everyone needs the same things!