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Stories with Teddy & VivMonkey Puzzle, by Julia Donaldson (For Barney & Frankie 💕)'I've lost my mum!'

It's not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mummy. Kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don't seem to be having much luck as the well-meaning butterfly misunderstands monkey's descriptions and leads him to all sorts of unsuitable animals! But eventually, they find . Dad! It's just as well that he knows exactly where mum is, and she's waiting with a well-deserved cuddle.

Monkey Puzzle is a clever, funny and charming tale from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This edition...
2022-05-1804 minStories with Teddy & VivWhat the Ladybird Heard Next, by Julia DonaldsonThose crafty robbers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are out of jail, and they're heading back to the farm with another cunning plan to cause trouble. They've been stealing eggs from the fat red hen, but now they're setting their sights higher and are planning to steal the fat red hen herself! Fortunately the quiet, clever ladybird is on their trail, and she and her farm animal friends have a plan of their own. With slapstick action, animal noises and a mysterious Snuggly Snerd bird, What the Ladybird Heard Next is a story you'll be reading over and over...
2022-03-0305 minStories with Teddy & VivRoom on the broom, retold by Vivi (4)Whoosh! They were gone!
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2022-02-2110 minStories with Teddy & VivShadows in the Jungle, from the Spooky StoriesA spooky story from the Jungle Book.
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2021-11-2806 min
Stories with Teddy & VivMy Little Brave Girl, by Hillary DuffThe world is big, my little brave girl.
It’s all here for you.
A poetic text encourages girls to reach higher, dream bigger, and approach the world with their hearts wide open. This love letter to little girls was inspired by Hilary Duff’s own experience as a mother as she considered all the ways her daughter had to be brave even as an infant. With lush illustrations and an empowering message, My Little Brave Girl is the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, Mother’s Day, graduation, and any time a girl—or woman—is embarki...
2021-11-0202 minStories with Teddy & VivIf I Had a Triceratops & If I Had a Raptor, by George O' ConnorWouldn’t it be great to have a triceratops for a pet? If you had one, it would probably be your best friend. It would always want to play with you, and it would always know how you’re feeling. On dark and stormy nights, if your triceratops got scared, you could let it sleep in your room. True, a triceratops is a little on the huge side, but that just means more pet to love, and more pet to love you right back! Just imagine your very own pet triceratops running out to greet you at the end of t...
2021-11-0205 minStories with Teddy & VivWeasel is Worried, by Ciara GavinWhen Weasel is caught in a storm, he builds a fortress to hide in. But then he meets Mole, who loves to play in the wind and splash in the rain. Can Weasel learn to overcome his fears and find joy, whatever the weather?
2021-11-0204 minStories with Teddy & VivThe Bremen Town Musicians, by Walter de la MareA donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster have grown too old to be useful to their masters. Because their masters want to get rid of them, they run away. Soon, they meet on the road and decide to go to Bremen-Town to be street musicians.
2021-11-0209 minStories with Teddy & VivThe Three Billy Goats, a Norwegian Folk Tale Retold by Sue KassirerWill the three goat brothers make it across the big, hairy troll's bridge to the sweet grass on the other side of the stream? Find out in this classic Norwegian Folk Tale.
2021-11-0205 minStories with Teddy & VivThe Good Samaritan, Retold by Vivi (3)The classical biblical tale of the Good Samaritan.Â
2021-10-3101 minStories with Teddy & VivIf I Had a Triceratops, Retold by Vivi (3)The Story "If I Had A Triceratops" retold by little Vivigirl.
2021-10-3104 minStories with Teddy & VivThe Knowing Book, by Rebecca DotlichIn this inspiring story, a young rabbit travels through the wide world, experiencing joy and sorrow and wonder. Along the way he chooses a path and explores the unknown. And at the end of his journey, braver and more confident, he returns home—a place he can always count on. Author Rebecca Kai Dotlich’s wise words and Cordell’s beautiful illustrations combine in this book ideal for any special gift-giving occasion, and is an excellent choice for any graduate!
2021-10-3103 minStories with Teddy & VivA Whale of A Mistake, by Ioana HobaiWhen you make a mistake―a big mistake, a HUGE mistake―it can weigh you down or even swallow you whole! As one kid finds herself swept away by her whale of a mistake, she takes readers along on a journey of emotions. When the girl pauses to stare at the night sky, she realizes something important: there are as many mistakes in the world as stars in the sky, and maybe she can handle it after all. As the seemingly huge whale begins to shrink, the girl embraces her mistake and finds her way back to solid ground.
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2021-10-3103 minStories with Teddy & VivFranklin and Luna and the Book of Fairy Tales, by Jen Campbell and Katie HarnettFranklin and Luna are back again and this time it’s Franklin’s birthday! Luna and all the villagers are planning a surprise party. While the party is being set up, Luna takes Franklin book shopping, and Luna’s tortoise, Neil, finds a padlocked book of fairy tales and can’t help picking the lock. But when he peers inside, the book swallows him whole! Franklin and Luna dive into the book to rescue Neil and tumble into a cobwebbed forest where they meet dusty fairy-tale characters who have been trapped inside the pages for hundreds of years.
In thi...
2021-10-3105 minStories with Teddy & VivElla Bella Ballerina and the Nutcracker, by James MayhewCan Ella Bella help the Nutcracker to defeat his arch enemy, the wicked Mouse King? Join Ella Bella Ballerina as she twirls into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker ballet with its magical dancing snowflakes, tantalising swirling sweets and, of course, the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. James Mayhew's richly detailed storytelling and his exquisite, retro art-style make this book perfect for all would-be prima ballerinas. The final page is devoted to ballet facts, so children can learn about the original ballet The Nutcracker.
2021-10-3105 minStories with Teddy & VivSlickety Quick: Poems about Sharks, by Skila BrownFrom the enormous whale shark to the legendary great white to the enigmatic goblin shark to the small cookie-cutter shark, Slickety Quick is a delightful frenzy of shark mayhem. Mysterious species such as the camouflaged wobbegong and the elusive frilled shark share the waters with better-known blue and nurse sharks, each commemorated in a poem by Skila Brown and illustrated by Bob Kolar. Sneaky shark facts ripple through each spread to further inform the brave and curious young reader intrigued by the power — and danger — of these amazing creatures.
2021-10-3109 minStories with Teddy & VivSilly Wonderful You, by Sherri Duskey RinkerFrom the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, Sherri Duskey Rinker, and the award-winning creator of Me . . . Jane and The Skunk, Patrick McDonnell, comes this funny and tender love letter from a parent to her child.
Before YOU came along, so many things were different! But now there's a giggly baby, a house full of adventures and toys, a million little surprises. . . . And so much love.
2021-10-3102 minStories with Teddy & VivStardust, by Jeanne WillisOne little girl dreams of being a star. But whether it's finding Mom's lost wedding ring or winning the costume prize, her big sister always shines brighter. In her grandfather’s eyes, though, she is a star. As he dries her tears and they both gaze up at the night sky, he tells a story about how everything and everyone is made of stardust and we all shine in different ways. With illustrations from new talent Briony May Smith, this is a touching story about being true to yourself from award-winning author Jeanne Willis.
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2021-10-3102 minStories with Teddy & VivFrog On A Log? by Kes GrayA read-aloud story that will have kids rhyming around the house!
"It's very simple, really. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools, gophers sit on sofas, and frogs sit on logs."Each animal's designated seat rhymes with that animal's name. "It's not about being comfortable," explains the cat. "It's about doing the right thing."The frog does not want to sit on a log. Doing his best to find an alternative place to sit, the frog asks the cat a litany of questions. For every answer the cat has, the frog has...
2021-10-3103 minStories with Teddy & VivThe Boy and the Blue Moon, by Sara O'LearyOn the night of a blue moon, a boy and his cat set out for a walk and find themselves on a magical adventure. Together they travel through fields of flowers, forests of towering trees, and lakes of deep dark blue. Flying through starry blue skies, they reach the blue moon. But the blue planet, Earth, calls the explorers home. Safely back in bed, the boy wonders―was it only a dream?
2021-10-3103 minStories with Teddy & VivTrue or False? Dinosaurs!A fun collection of true or false questions about dinosaurs!Â
2021-10-3108 min
Stories with Teddy & VivIssa and the Carwash, by Vivi (3)Original story by vivigirl about a dinosaur afraid of going through the Carwash.
2021-10-1806 minStories with Teddy & VivShe's Got This, by Laurie HernandezEven Olympians have to start somewhere. And in this charming illustrated book, Laurie Hernandez tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flying—and becoming a gymnast.
When Zoe sees a gymnast on TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. But when she first goes to class and falls off the balance beam, she discovers that following her dreams is harder and scarier than she thought.
Through this heartwarming and inspirational story, featuring vibrant art from #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor-winning artist Nina Mata, Laurie imparts important lessons she...
2021-09-2804 minStories with Teddy & VivToad Has Talent, by Richard SmytheEvery year when Moonlight Pond freezes over, a talent contest takes place deep in the woods. Ducks dance, mice perform… But there is one animal that never competes. Toad watches the talent show from behind his rock, careful to keep himself hidden. Because Toad doesn't have a special talent--or so he thinks! When Toad is finally discovered, he slips on the icy pond and realises he does have an incredible talent...ice-skating! This hilarious, heart-warming, story shows the reader that you never know what you can do unless you try.
2021-09-2804 minStories with Teddy & VivThe Cook and the King, by Julia DonaldsonThe king searches his kingdom far and wide for the perfect cook. He’s very particular, and none of the cooks can get the job done just right. Until the king meets Wobbly Bob. The king thinks Wobbly Bob might be the perfect fit, but there’s just one small hitch—Wobbly Bob is afraid of everything. He’s afraid that he’ll nick himself with the sharp kitchen knives, and he’s afraid he’ll get dirt from the vegetable garden on his new apron. Wobbly Bob needs a companion to help him feel brave, so the king himself tags a...
2021-09-2805 minStories with Teddy & VivThe Detective Dog, by Julia DonaldsonWhen Detective Dog Nell puts her nose to the task, there's no mystery she can't solve. Whether she's tracking the missing shoe of her human, Peter, or locating some lost honeycomb, all Nell has to do is sniff, sniff, sniff and she's hot on the trail.
Besides solving mysteries, there's something else Nell loves―listening to children read. Every Monday, Peter takes her to school where children tell her stories.
One day, Nell and Peter arrive to find that all the books are gone. Who could have taken them? And why? There's only one dog fo...
2021-08-2507 minStories with Teddy & VivStrega Nona's Magic Lessons, by Tomie dePaolaBambolona is tired of working in her Papa’s bakery. There is far too much to do! So she decides to go to wise Strega Nona and learn a little magic, instead.
But here comes Big Anthony. He wants to learn, too…if he doesn’t make a big mess of things first!
2021-08-2512 minStories with Teddy & VivSuch a Little Mouse, by Alice SchertleA story about a little mouse and the seasons.
2021-07-1803 minStories with Teddy & VivBailey Goes Camping, by Kevin HenkesKids stuck at home for whatever reason will relate to Bailey, and parents will smile at the successful improvised solution created by his loving parents.
"You're too little" and "You can go in a few years" are no fun to hear. No wonder Bailey cries "It's not fair!" Good thing Bailey and his parents find a way to make a tough situation fun after all.
“A cozy, comfortable book that will leave youngsters smiling.” —Booklist
2021-07-1802 minStories with Teddy & VivPenny and Her Marble, by Kevin HenkesWhen Penny spots a marble in Mrs. Goodwin's front yard, she picks it up, puts it in her pocket, and takes it home. It's a beautiful marble—it's big, shiny, blue, smooth, and fast, and Penny loves it. But does the marble really belong to Penny?
2021-07-1806 minStories with Teddy & VivWhat the Ladybird Heard, by Julia DonaldsonHefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan: they'll sneak past all the animals and steal the farmer's fine prize cow. But they forget all about the tiniest, quietest creature on the farm―the ladybug. She has a plan of her own.
Julia Donaldson turns her literary expertise to a farm setting, and comes up with a rollicking barnyard mystery. Lydia Monks' colorful collage illustrations go perfectly with the story for a winning combination. Readers will quack, neigh, moo, and cheer for the ladybug all the way through!
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2021-07-1803 minStories with Teddy & VivSuperworm, by Julia DonaldsonToad in trouble? Beetle in a jam? Never fear -- Superworm is here! And he's wiggling to the rescue!
But when Superworm is captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard, will his friends find a way to help their favorite superhero escape?
2021-07-1805 minStories with Teddy & VivWilliam & the Missing Masterpiece, by Helen HancocksDebonair cat-detective William finds himself at the center of a mysterious theft when the Mona Cheesa is stolen from a Parisian gallery. Can William put the clues together and solve the crime? Fans of Helen Hancocks’s Penguin in Peril won’t be disappointed in this hilarious tale of cat and mouse.
2021-07-1806 minStories with Teddy & VivThe Little Blue Cottage, by Kelly JordanThe little blue cottage waits each year for summer to arrive―and with it, the girl. Through sunny days and stormy weather, the cottage and the girl keep each other company and wile away the long days and nights together. Until one year, and then another, the cottage is left waiting and empty season after season.
2021-07-1804 minStories with Teddy & VivA Squash and a Squeeze, by Julia Donaldson"Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and a squeeze." A little old lady thinks her house is a squash and a squeeze but, with the advice of a wise old man and the help of a few farmyard animals, she soon discovers that it's not as small as she thought. This is the very first book from the award-winning creators of "The Gruffalo" with sound effects and music.
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2021-07-0904 minStories with Teddy & VivThe Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussycat, by Julia DonaldsonGruffalo author, Julia Donaldson, revisits Edward Lear's favourite rhyme in this wonderful audio edition of a new story set in a nonsensical land full of adventure. When their beautiful golden ring is stolen, the Owl and the Pussy-cat must travel far from the safety of the Bong-tree glade as their search for the thief leads them across the Sea, to the Chankly Bore and beyond...
2021-07-0903 min2021-06-0213 minStories with Teddy & VivA Weekend With Wendell, by Kevin HenkesWhat happens when the bossiest cousin ever comes to visit for the weekend? This classic picture book about sharing and accepting others is a funny and realistic look at handling a friend or family member who isn't so good at sharing.
Wendell was spending the weekend at Sophie's house. Playing house, Wendell was the father, the mother, and the children; Sophie was the dog. Playing bakery, Wendell was the baker; Sophie got to be the sweet roll. But when Wendell gave her a new hairdo with shaving cream, it was the last straw, and Sophie made up a...
2021-06-0105 minStories with Teddy & VivPenny and Her Sled, by Kevin HenkesWhen Penny, a sweet and curious mouse, gets a new sled, she can’t wait to use it. But there’s one big problem—there’s no snow!
Patiently, Penny waits and watches for the snow to appear. She puts on her scarf and hat. She sleeps with her mittens. Maybe if she’s ready, the snow will finally come. But day after day, the snow does not arrive. Finally, Penny decides she will use her sled for other things—it’s too wonderful not to!
With a little imagination, the sled becomes a bridge for her glass...
2021-06-0107 minStories with Teddy & VivWemberly Worried, by Kevin HenkesWemberly worried about spilling her juice, about shrinking in the bathtub, even about snakes in the radiator. She worried morning, noon, and night. "Worry, worry, worry," her family said. "Too much worry."
And Wemberly worried about one thing most of all: her first day of school. But when it's time to go back to school and she meets a fellow worrywart in her class, Wemberly realizes that school is too much fun to waste time worrying!
This warm and comforting back-to-school favorite is from Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Pl...
2021-06-0105 minStories with Teddy & VivOwen, by Kevin HenkesOwen’s fuzzy yellow blanket is his favorite possession. Everywhere Owen goes, his blanket goes with him. Upstairs, downstairs, in-between. Inside, outside, upside down. Everywhere! Owen’s parents are in despair—soon Owen will begin school, and he can’t take Fuzzy with him then. Whatever can be done?
This Caldecott Honor Book will provide reassurance and laughs whether shared at home or during circle time. Every child uses some sort of security object, whether it’s a toy, a thumb, or a binky. For those not yet ready to let go and for those who have moved on, here...
2021-06-0104 minStories with Teddy & VivStrega Nona's Magic Ring, by Tomie dePaolaBig Anthony has a case of spring fever and he needs a little Night Life to cheer him up!
But Big Anthony is afraid that if he goes to the village dance, no one will dance with him. So when Strega Nona goes away on a visit, Big Anthony borrows her magic ring, which turns him into a handsome stranger…
2021-06-0109 minStories with Teddy & VivStrega Nona, by Tomie dePaolaStrega Nona—"Grandma Witch"—is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, Big Anthony recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results.
2021-06-0109 minStories with Teddy & VivBear Says Thanks (The Bear Books) by Karma WilsonWhat better way for Bear to say thanks than over a nice, big dinner? Bear decides to throw a feast! One by one, Bear’s friends show up with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one problem: Bear’s cupboards are bare! What is he to do?
2021-05-2403 minStories with Teddy & VivBear's New Friend (The Bear Books) by Karma WilsonBear is going to the swimming hole, but first he must find his friends.
There's a clatter in the tree! Is it Mouse? No . . .
"Who?" calls Bear.
Something quickly scampers by! Is it Hare? No . . .
"Who?" calls Bear.
Someone seems to be hiding from Bear and his friends. Who is it? WHO?
How Bear and his forest friends discover a NEW FRIEND will enchant young readers. Karma Wilson's playful text and Jane Chapman's radiant illustrations make Bear's New Friend a perfect summertime read-aloud companion to the bestselling...
2021-05-2404 minStories with Teddy & VivBear Feels Scared (The Bear Books), by Karma WilsonIn the deep, dark woods
by the Strawberry Vale,
a big bear lumbers
down a small, crooked trail…
The sun is setting and it’s getting chilly. When Bear’s friends discover that he is not at home in his lair, they march out into the cold to find their pal. Friends don’t let friends stay lost! Wren, Owl, and Raven take to the skies while Badger, Mole, and Mouse search on the ground. Pretty soon Bear is found, and once he’s back in his cave, he feels quite safe with his friends al...
2021-05-1003 minStories with Teddy & VivBear's Loose Tooth (The Bear Books), by Karma WilsonFrom a cave in the forest
came a “MUNCH, MUNCH, CRUNCH!”
as Bear and his friends
all nibbled on their lunch.
Bear and his friends are munching on their lunch when all of sudden… Bear feels something wiggling and wobbling in his mouth. Oh no! What can it be? It’s Bear’s first loose tooth!
In this sweet story, Bear’s friends ease his concerns about his wiggly, wobbly tooth and help him understand that losing a baby tooth is perfectly natural. This funny and reassuring story—now available as a Classic Board...
2021-05-1003 minStories with Teddy & VivBear Feels Sick (The Bear Books), by Karma WilsonSweet Bear isn’t feeling well at all. He is achy, sneezy, wheezy, and just plain sick! He’s in no shape to go outside to play. So Mole, Hare, Mouse, and the rest of the gang try to make Bear feel as comfortable as possible in his cave. Bear starts to get better—but as soon as Bear is well, all of his friends get sick!
2021-05-1003 minStories with Teddy & VivThe Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix PotterThis edition tells Beatrix Potter's famous tale of Peter Rabbit's adventures in Mr. McGregor's garden. Perfect as a bedtime story, or fairy tale, for learning to read, and simply to have this captivating classic.
2021-05-1004 minStories with Teddy & VivLittle Excavator, by Anna DewdneyHere come the BIG RIGS
rolling down the street.Â
Thumpa-thumpa
bumpa-bumpa
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
There's Loader and Dump Truck, Backhoe and Crane. They're ready to transform a vacant lot into a neighborhood park. And who wants to help most of all?
Little Excavator! But are there any jobs for someone so small?
2021-05-1003 minStories with Teddy & VivGoldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs: As Retold by Mo WillemsOnce upon a time, there were three hungry Dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur . . . and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway.
One day—for no particular reason—they decided to tidy up their house, make the beds, and prepare pudding of varying temperatures. And then—for no particular reason—they decided to go . . . someplace else. They were definitely not setting a trap for some succulent, unsupervised little girl.
Definitely not!
2021-05-1005 minStories with Teddy & VivI Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato (Charlie and Lola), by Lauren ChildLola is a fussy eater. A very fussy eater. She won’t eat her carrots (until her brother Charlie reveals that they’re orange twiglets from Jupiter). She won’t eat her mashed potatoes (until Charlie explains that they’re cloud fluff from the pointiest peak of Mount Fuji). There are many things Lola won’t eat, including — and especially —tomatoes. Or will she? Two endearing siblings star in a witty story about the triumph of imagination over proclivity.
2021-05-1005 min
Stories with Teddy & VivJulius, the Baby of the World, by Kevin HenkesWhen baby Julius is born, his parents think he is just perfect. “Julius is the baby of the world,” they chime as they kiss him and admire him.
But Lilly is Julius’s older sister, and she knows differently. “I am the queen,” says Lilly. “And I hate Julius.”
Poor Julius. And poor Lilly, because her selfish behavior is making her miserable, too. Can anyone persuade Lilly that her brother really is the baby of the world?
2021-05-0610 minStories with Teddy & VivSheila Rae the Brave, by Kevin Henkes"I am very brave," Sheila Rae said, patting herself on the back. She wasn't afraid of anything—not thunder, not lightning, not the big black dog at the end of the block. And when she wanted to walk home a new way and Louise wouldn't, she called her sister a scaredy-cat and set out alone. But all the bravado in the world failed to help when Sheila Rae found herself lost. Luckily, her sister was not far behind.
2021-05-0604 minStories with Teddy & VivLily's Big Day, by Kevin HenkesLilly's favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married, and Lilly is going to be his flower girl! Well, Lilly, thinks she is going to be his flower girl. It turns out that Mr. Slinger's niece Ginger is the official flower girl. But Lilly rises to the occasion as only Lilly can, turning heartbreak into wedding cake (a delicious three-tiered frosted Swiss cheese, no less), and disappointment into friendship! A #1 New York Times bestseller by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.
2021-05-0608 minStories with Teddy & VivLilly's Purple Plastic Purse, by Kevin HenkesLilly loves all sorts of things. She loves school, she loves dressing up, she even grows to love her stinky baby brother, Julius. In fact, Lilly loves everything! But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse to school and can't wait until sharing time to show off the purse and her movie star sunglasses, her teacher, Mr. Slinger, has to take away her prized possessions.
Lilly's fury leads her to draw a mean picture of her favorite teacher. It isn’t until Mr. Slinger gives her belongings back to her with a kind note and snacks that Lil...
2021-05-0611 minStories with Teddy & VivA Good Day, by Kevin HenkesIt’s a bad day for a little yellow bird who loses his favorite tail feather, a little white dog whose leash gets tangled, a little orange fox who can’t find his mother, and a little brown squirrel who drops her nut. But then something good happens to each of them, turning a bad day into a good one. This sturdy board book edition is perfect for snuggling up.
2021-05-0602 min
Stories with Teddy & VivThe Stuff of Stars, by Marion Dane BauerBefore the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was . . . nothing. But then . . . BANG! Stars caught fire and burned so long that they exploded, flinging stardust everywhere. And the ash of those stars turned into planets. Into our Earth. And into us. In a poetic text, Marion Dane Bauer takes readers from the trillionth of a second when our universe was born to the singularities that became each one of us, while vivid illustrations by Ekua Holmes capture the void before the Big Bang and the ensuing life that burst across galaxies. A seamless blend of science...
2021-04-2704 min
Stories with Teddy & VivChrysanthemum, by Kevin HenkesChrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect—until her first day of school. "You're named after a flower!" teases Victoria. "Let's smell her," says Jo. Chrysanthemum wilts. What will it take to make her blossom again?
This popular picture book has sold more than a million copies and was named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association. "Perfectly executed in words and illustration, Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences."—The Horn Book
This is an ideal break-the-ice book for the first week of school. It get childr...
2021-04-2710 min
Stories with Teddy & VivChester's Way, by Kevin HenkesThere is only one way for Chester to do things—his own way. “You definitely have a mind of your own,” said Chester’s mother. “That’s one way to put it,” said Chester’s father.
Luckily Chester’s best friend, Wilson, likes doing things just the same way as Chester. When they cut their sandwiches, it's always diagonally. When they ride their bikes, they always use hand signals. If Chester is hungry, Wilson is too. They're two of a kind—until indomitable Lilly, who has her own way of doing things, moves into the neighborhood. Because Lilly has her own way
2021-04-2707 min
Stories with Teddy & VivA Gold Star for Zog, by Julia DonaldsonWhat do dragons learn at Madam Dragon's school?How to fly. . . How to roar. . . How to breathe fire!Zog is the most eager student in the class, but he's also the most accident-prone. With each test (and each bump, bruise, or scrape), his dream of earning a gold star seems further away than ever.But a mysterious girl keeps coming to his rescue. And when Zog faces his toughest test yet, she may be just the person to help Zog win classroom glory!
2021-04-2707 minStories with Teddy & VivMummies in the Morning, by Mary Pope OsborneJack and Annie don't need another mummy. But that's what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt. There they meet a long-dead queen who needs their help. Will Jack and Annie be able to solve the puzzle, or will they end up as mummies themselves?
2021-04-2429 min
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Stories with Teddy & VivOperation Dino, by TeddyStory written by 5 year old teddy (strongly influenced by the magic tree house series.)
2021-04-1804 min
2021-04-1803 minStories with Teddy & VivThe Knight at Dawn, by Mary Pope Osborne (Magic Tree House, No. 2)A castle with a secret passage! That’s what Jack and Annie find when the magic tree house whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure.
2021-04-0934 min
Stories with Teddy & VivDinosaurs Before Dark, by Mary Pope Osborne (Magic Tree House, No. 1)Where did the tree house come from?
Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur’s dinner?
2021-04-0132 minStories with Teddy & VivOperation Orca, by Ron Roy (A-Z Mysteries #7)Thar she blows! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on an Alaskan whale watching adventure. On their first day, they see a mother orca and her calf. But the next day, the baby orca is missing! The calf needs its mother’s milk. Can the kids solve this whale of a mystery? (Some stressful parts/chapters were skipped over because my 3 year old listens to this with my 5 year old.)
2021-03-2954 min
Stories with Teddy & VivZog and the Flying Doctors, by Julia DonaldsonZog the dragon, Princess Pearl, and Sir Gadabout have taken to the skies! No sniffly lion or sunburned mermaid will go without care while the flying doctors are on duty. But Princess Pearl's unconventional career path doesn't sit so well with her uncle, the king. He thinks princesses should stay in their towers and embroider cushions all day! When the king's mysterious illness befuddles all the royal doctors, however, it's Princess Pearl to the rescue! She not only heals the king -- she also changes his mind about what it means to be a princess.
2021-03-2408 minStories with Teddy & VivGoodnight, Little Blue Truck, by Alice SchertleBeep! Beep! Beep! It’s time for sleep. A storm is brewing and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket? It’s not long before other friends show up seeking safety from the storm. Thunder and lightning sure can be scary, but it’s easy to be brave together. When the clouds roll on and the sky is clear, it’s all aboard for a bedtime ride! Beep! Beep! Shhh . . .
2021-03-2204 minStories with Teddy & VivFear the Bunny, by Richard T. MorrisBunnies, bunnies, burning bright
In the forests of the night—
Wait, bunnies?! Yes, bunnies.
Tigers may be the most feared animal in some forests, but in thisone, they fear the bunny. One hapless tiger finds this idea preposterous—what are they going to do? Nibble on his tail? Bop him on the head? Cute him to death? Fear the bunny—HA! Make no mistake, though: Richard Morris’ reimagining of William Blake’s famous poem turns the tables, and teaches one testy tiger a little rabbit-respect!
2021-03-2203 min
Stories with Teddy & VivRemarkably You, by Pat Zietlow MillerHeartfelt and timeless, Remarkably You is an inspirational manifesto about all of the things—little or small, loud or quiet—that make us who we are.
2021-03-2204 minStories with Teddy & VivThey All Saw A Cat, by Brenden WenzelThe cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?
2021-03-2204 min
Stories with Teddy & VivLittle Blue Truck Leads the Way, by Alice SchertleZooom! Wooeeee . . . ! "Make way!"The big city sure is a speedy, noisy place for a country truck like Blue. Everywhere Blue looks, he sees buses, police cars, taxis, vans, a street sweeper, and even the mayor’s limousine. With everyone pushing to be first, soon there’s a giant traffic jam! But even a wrangle-tangle is no match for Little Blue Truck, who comes to the rescue in true Blue style.
2021-03-2204 minStories with Teddy & VivThe Littlest Dinosaur’s BIG Adventure, by Michael ForemanWhen the littlest dinosaur goes out exploring, he gets lost in the woods. He summons all of his courage, and when he finds a small pterodactyl that is also lost, the littlest dinosaur finds that he is brave enough to get them home safely.
2021-03-2206 min
Stories with Teddy & VivBig Red Barn, by Margaret Wise BrownMargaret Wise Brown's simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps, has charmed generations of children. This board book edition features sturdy pages and is just the right size for toddlers.
2021-03-2103 min
Stories with Teddy & VivThe Mitten, by Jan BrettIn this bestselling Ukrainian folk tale classic, a young boy’s lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure. Jan Brett’s beautiful retelling is a family favorite and this sturdy board book is perfect for little hands.
2021-03-1603 min
Stories with Teddy & VivThe Pout-Pout Fish, by Deborah DiesenDeep in the water,
Mr. Fish swims about
With his fish face stuck
In a permanent pout.
Can his pals cheer him up?
Will his pout ever end?
Is there something he can learn
From an unexpected friend?
2021-03-1605 min
Stories with Teddy & VivLittle Owl’s Night, by Divya SrinivasanIt's evening in the forest and Little Owl wakes up from his day-long sleep to watch his friends enjoying the night. Hedgehog sniffs for mushrooms, Skunk nibbles at berries, Frog croaks, and Cricket sings. A full moon rises and Little Owl can't understand why anyone would want to miss it. Could the daytime be nearly as wonderful? Mama Owl begins to describe it to him, but as the sun comes up, Little Owl falls fast asleep.
2021-03-1602 min
Stories with Teddy & VivKipper & Roly, by Mick InkpenKipper wants to choose a pet for Pig’s birthday present. The rabbit is too sleepy, the guinea pigs are too timid, the mouse is too shy, and the stick insect is boring. But the hamster? The hamster is perfect. He can even do roly-polies!
“I wish I didn’t have to give you to Pig,” Kipper tells little Roly. When it’s time for Pig’s party, will Kipper be able to give Roly up?
2021-03-1606 minStories with Teddy & VivLittle Blue Truck, by Alice SchertleBeep! Beep! Beep! Meet Blue. A muddy country road is no match for this little pick up--that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck. Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route. And they're willing to whatever it takes to get their pal back on the road.
Filled with truck sounds and animals noises, here is a
2021-03-1604 min
Stories with Teddy & VivThe Gruffalo's Child, by Julia DonaldsonJulia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations create this funny and adorable sequel to The Gruffalo.
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2021-03-1606 min
Stories with Teddy & VivEverywhere Babies, by Susan MeyersEvery day, everywhere, babies are born. They're kissed and dressed and rocked and fed--and completely adored by the families that love them. With an irresistible rhyming text and delightfully endearing illustrations, this board book is an exuberant celebration of playing, sleeping, crawling, and, of course, very noisy babies doing all the wonderful things babies do best.
2021-03-1603 min
Stories with Teddy & VivThe Little Snow Maiden, Russian Folk TaleA retelling of the beloved Russian folk tale about an older couple whose love brings a snow maiden daughter into their lives every winter.
2021-03-1614 min
Stories with Teddy & VivHow Do I Love Thee, by Elizabeth BrowningHow do I love thee? Let me count the ways. The beloved famous poem by Elizabeth Browning, Sonnet 43.
2021-03-1601 min
Stories with Teddy & VivLittle howler the adventure wolf finds the missing cheetah cub, by Teddy TolmanTeddys first book, written in March of 2021 ✨
2021-03-1502 minStories with Teddy & VivA Brave Bear, by Sean TaylorWhat is the bravest thing in the world? A brave bear, of course! And who is the best at helping a little bear feel brave? His dad.
2021-03-1302 min
Stories with Teddy & VivRoom On The Broom, by Julia DonaldsonThe witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?
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2021-03-1308 minStories with Teddy & VivOwl Babies, by Martin Waddell"I want my mommy!" Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and they can’t help but wonder where she is. What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Stunning illustrations from striking perspectives capture the anxious little owls as they worry. Not surprisingly, joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greet the mother’s return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mother been so simply told or so beautifully rendered.
2021-03-1303 min
Stories with Teddy & VivThe Man Who Had No Dream, by Adelaide HollA man can not sleep because he is not tired. He does no work, does not have any goals . Soon a small bird inspires him to create a park, where everyday he can work hard and thus sleep better.
2021-03-1205 min
Stories with Teddy & VivYoung Kate, by Eleanor FarjeonFrom the poet Eleanor Farjeon comes the story of a young house maid who has never visited the countryside.
2021-03-1206 min
Stories with Teddy & VivCharlotte the Scientist is Squished, by Camille AndrosCharlotte is a serious scientist. She solves important problems by following the scientific method. She has all the right equipment: protective glasses, a lab coat, a clipboard, and a magnifying glass. What she doesn’t have is space. She has so many brothers and sisters (she is a rabbit, after all) that she is too squished to work on her experiments! Can she use science to solve her problem? This funny, satisfying story is a playful introduction to the scientific method and perfect for sparking an interest in STEM subjects.
2021-03-1205 min
Stories with Teddy & VivThe Gruffalo, by Julia DonaldsonA mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. The mouse is good enough to eat but smart enough to know this, so he invents . . . the gruffalo! As Mouse explains, the gruffalo is a creature with terrible claws, and terrible tusks in its terrible jaws, and knobbly knees and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of its nose. But Mouse has no worry to show. After all, there’s no such thing as a gruffalo. . . .
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2021-03-1208 min
Stories with Teddy & VivGotta go! Gotta Go! by Sam Swope"I don't know much, but I know what I know. I gotta go! I gotta go! I gotta go to Mexico!" The creepy-crawly bug doesn't know why she does what she does. She only knows she has to do it. But making the journey seems impossible for the slow-moving critter, who has no idea what or where Mexico is. Then an everyday miracle occurs, bringing a transformation that will help her fulfill her destiny. Each autumn, millions of Monarch butterflies migrate from the central and eastern United States and Canada to colonies in the mountains of Mexico, where they...
2021-03-1207 min
Stories with Teddy & VivBear Snores On, by Karma WilsonIn a cave in the woods,
in his deep, dark lair,
through the long, cold winter
sleeps a great brown bear.
One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on!
See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests—all of them having a party without him!
2021-03-1204 min
Stories with Teddy & VivLove is Patient, Love is Kind.Love is patient,
Love is kind . . .
Love never ends.
Featuring the same little girl from All Creatures Great and Small, Naoko Stoop’s charming companion volume contains the text from Corinthians 13:4-8. Though used often at weddings, this verse also creates the perfect child-focused story about friendship, generosity, and the permanence of love. A self-taught artist, Stoop paints on planks of wood, which she buys specifically for their unique character. No canvas is ever the same!
2021-03-1201 min
Stories with Teddy & VivThe Snail and the Whale, by Julia DonaldsonWhen a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend?
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2021-03-1108 minStories with Teddy & VivThe Great Cheese Robbery, by Tim WarnesDaddy Elephant is as big and strong as a tractor. But he's terrified of mice! So when a mischievous mouse tries to steal his cheese, Daddy doesn't know what to do! Can little Patrick Elephant save the cheese; and his daddy? Or will he need a little help?
2021-03-1105 min
Stories with Teddy & VivThe Tiptoeing Tiger, by Phillipa LeathersEveryone knows that tigers are sleek, silent, and totally terrifying . . . most tigers, that is. But no one is afraid of Little Tiger. He’s just too small and clumsy to frighten anyone. Determined to prove that he is terrifying, Little Tiger sets out on tiptoe, creeping through the forest to find someone to scare. He gets yawned at and laughed at, but Little Tiger won’t give up. Is there any animal in the forest who will find him just as sleek, silent, and totally terrifying as the bigger tigers?
2021-03-1103 min
Stories with Teddy & VivMr. Tiger Goes Wild, by Peter BrownAre you bored with being so proper?
Do you want to have more fun?
Mr. Tiger knows exactly how you feel. So he decides to go wild.
But does he go too far?
From Caldecott Honor artist Peter Brown comes a story that shows there's a time and place for everything...even going wild.
2021-03-1104 min