Christopher Raschka
1) In the city
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English
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Two pigeons fly through the city hoping to find a friend-but where do friends come from? In this brightly illustrated love letter to cities, the fine, feathered characters discover the magical, unlikely connections that happen best in the hustle and bustle of a big city.
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Publisher
New York Review of Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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"Some of us look up at those craggy, mysterious apartment buildings found in the posher parts of New York City and wonder what goes on inside. The Doorman's Repose collects ten stories of the doings of 777 Garden Avenue, one of the craggiest"--
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Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
A young rabbit explores the world using his five senses. If you are a bunny, try a taste, take a gander, snuffle a sniff, relish a sound, and share a hug. Everything around is waiting. If you are a boy, or a girl, or a dog, or a kitty do like our friend Bunny. And enjoy.
9) Ring! Yo?
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Publisher
DK Ink
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
In a telephone conversation--of which the reader at first only hears one side--two friends, one black and one white, have a disagreement and then make up.
11) Meow
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Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In this story--told almost entirely in the cat's meows--a young girl steps on her cat Marigold's tail, the hurt cat runs for cover, and after an apology, all is forgiven.
13) The blue table
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Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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The blue table becomes more than just a blue table, as plans are made, families gather, and food is served, and gratitude is felt.
14) New shoes
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
When a young child discovers a hole in a sneaker, mother and child embark on a big childhood adventure--a trip to the store to pick out new shoes. From having feet measured and making a selection to finally showing off the new shoes to a friend, this momentous child moment is treated with respect, excitement, and page-turning energy in a wonderfully age-appropriate picture book.--Amazon.com.
15) The magic flute
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Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Retells the story of the Mozart opera, in which the noble Prince Tamino seeks the fair Pamina against a backdrop of the battle between darkness and light.
17) Give and take
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
In his apple orchard, a farmer meets a little man named Take and follows his advice, which does not turn out well, and the next day meets a little man named Give, whose advice is just as bad.
18) Mama Baby
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Mama and Baby clap and play hide-and-seek and pat-a-cake. Mama and Baby... Mama? Where did Mama go? In a series of spreads, simple, bold illustrations show a mother on one side and a baby on the other, interacting in universally familiar ways -- until Mama dips out briefly, then returns to her crying child to offer comfort again. With his usual flair, the redoubtable Chris Raschka offers a reassuring moment that will resonate with mamas and babies...
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