Baby Basics - Books for Baby: Kiss Kiss Good Night by Kenn Nesbitt

Kiss, Kiss Good Night

by Kenn Nesbitt, illustrated by Rebecca Elliott

Snuggle up with this padded board book and find out how mommy animals say good night.

What happens when baby animals need to rest their little heads? Their mothers tuck them into bed, of course! Read along as baby bunnies, lambs, chicks, kittens, and cubs settle down for a good night's sleep while their mommies give them nuzzles, cuddles, and good-night kisses! A lulling, soothing bedtime poem perfect for getting little ones to settle down. 

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Tales for Tots: Swamp Water by Robert Munsch

This month's Tales for Tots book is something exciting...a brand new Robert Munsch!   Hooray!

Swamp Water

by Robert Munsch
Victoria’s grandma takes her out for a very special, fancy birthday lunch. But how special can a restaurant be if it doesn’t serve hamburgers or tacos or PB & J? Victoria is about to find out!  

Also available in French: Un joyeux festin

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Tales for Tots: Good Night, Sleep Tight by Mem Fox

Good Night, Sleep Tight
by Mem Fox, with illustration by Judy Horacek

A sweet good-night story by internationally bestselling picture book author Mem Fox!

Good Night, Sleep Tight reunites bestselling picture book author Mem Fox with illustrator Judy Horacek, following their collaboration on Where is the Green Sheep?

In this sweet story that's just perfect for bedtime reading, Bonnie and Ben's favourite babysitter tells them nursery rhymes at bedtime — including "It's raining! It's pouring! The old man is snoring"; "This little piggy went to market"; and more. Bonnie and Ben enjoy the stories so much that they don't want to go to sleep; they want to hear each one again! Instead the babysitter tells them new nursery rhymes until, finally, all three of them fall fast asleep.

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS

MEM FOX is Australia's most highly regarded picture book author. Mem has written over 35 picture books for children, including Time For Bed, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, and five nonfiction books for adults, including the bestselling Reading Magic, aimed at parents of very young children. Visit her online at www.memfox.com

JUDY HORACEK is an Australian cartoonist, artist, writer, and children's book creator. She is also sometimes a visiting artist for children and an after-dinner speaker for grownups. She is the illustrator of Mem Fox's Where is the Green Sheep? as well as the author and illustrator of seven other children's books. Her website is www.judyhoracek.com.au.

Praise for Good Night, Sleep Tight

*"Memorable and sweetly appealing . . . sure to be requested and welcome for lapsits and reciting together any time of day." —Kirkus, starred review

"This is one of those sneaky stories that starts out slight and unsurprising but is over far too soon." —Publishers Weekly

Check out author Mem Fox's 10 Read-Aloud Commandments and visit her site here

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Baby Basics - Books for Baby: Never Let You Go by Patricia Storms

Never Let You Go
by Patricia Storms

Love is holding on tight — and knowing when to let go.

In this warm, funny book, an adorable penguin learns that Mom or Dad "will never let you go." Safely assured by the steadfast love of a parent, the little penguin can begin to explore its world bit by bit — draw a picture, chase the stars, even throw a tantrum — secure in the knowledge that a doting parent is always waiting in the wings.

Tender but never cloying, Never Let You Go gives a great, warm hug, followed by an encouraging pat as it sets up young readers to take their first big steps on the path to growing up. This story is destined to be a favourite read-aloud for parents and children alike, as the simple but powerful message of enduring love and support is one little readers will take to heart.

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS

PATRICIA STORMS is a writer and illustrator living in Toronto, Ontario. She has created editorial cartoons, comic strips, and magazine covers for Chirpand KNOW magazines, including the monthly strip "Chirp’s Adventures." Patricia’s previous books include The Pirate and the Penguin, 13 Ghosts of Halloween, and Snowy Science. Visit her online at www.patriciastorms.com.

Also available in French language:

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Baby Basics: Books for Baby - Giggle by Caroline Jayne Church

Giggle

by Caroline Jayne Church

Laugh out loud with this novelty sound book by Caroline Jayne Church!

There's no greater thing to do
Than laugh and giggle here with you!

With a press of a button an infectious giggle lovingly echoes through this ticklish board book, proving that laughter is, indeed, the best sound in the world. Accompanied by Caroline Jayne Church's bestselling toddlers, Giggle!is a book that will have children and parents laughing and loving out loud.

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS

CAROLINE JAYNE CHURCH is a bestselling author and illustrator. Some of her bestselling titles include I Love You Through and Through by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak, How Do I Love You? by Marion Dane Bauer, You Are My Sunshine by Jimmie Davis, and Good Night, I Love You. She lives in Surrey, England, but you can visit her at www.carolinejaynechurch.com.

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Tales for Tots: Fox and Squirrel by Ruth Ohi

Hey Moms!  Here's a our Scholastic Tales for Tots book of the month for September.

We've just signed up 2 awesome new partners, so watch for some exciting announcements about  bi-weekly Tales for Tots events in Leslieville and Mt Pleasant/Eglinton starting this October!

Fox and Squirrel

by Ruth Ohi

A big friendship triumphs over small differences in this irresistible story from the author and illustrator of Chicken, Pig, Cow!

When Fox and Squirrel get together, Squirrel can only see their differences. Squirrel is small and Fox is big; Squirrel lives in a nest and Fox in a burrow; Squirrel likes the day and Fox, the night. But as their friendship grows, Fox gently points out that their differences are good, and more than that, they have many things in common too. Even Squirrel begins to see that maybe they are not so different after all!

This irresistible story about the adventures of two lovable friends is told through expressive watercolour illustrations full of energy, humour, and warmth. The simple text and joyful art deliver a heartwarming tale with a subtle but profound message about friendship, acceptance, and working together.

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS

RUTH OHI is one of Canada's premier illustrators and writers for children. She has illustrated over fifty books, including the Chicken, Pig, Cow series, which she also wrote. Her books have been nominated for many prestigious awards including the Governor General's Award, Mr. Christie's Book Award, the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, and the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award. Ruth lives with her family in Toronto. Her website is www.ruthohi.ca.

Also available in French language:

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