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#1 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-06-09. Last week it was ranked 5. It has been on the list for 14 week(s).

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In this rhyming adaptation for children of "Why a Daughter Needs a Dad: 100 Reasons" by Gregory E. Lang and Susanna Leonard Hill, a father holds his newborn daughter and lists all the ways he will help her grow, reminding her to be artistic, thougthful, honest, and smart, and, most important, true to herself.

2) How to catch a Daddysaurus

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Walstead, Alice

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#2 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-06-09. Last week it was ranked 8. It has been on the list for 5 week(s).

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Books, eAudiobook, eBook

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A group of children tries to capture the daddysaurus, a mystical creature capable of kindness, bravery, and fun.

3) Because I had a teacher

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Yamada, Kobi

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#3 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-06-09. Last week it was ranked 2. It has been on the list for 21 week(s).

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We all remember our favorite teacher. Where would we be without them -- those special people who inspire us, support us, and encourage us? Whether they're an educator, a coach, or a mentor, this book is for them. To celebrate the worlds they open up for us and to thank them for the difference they make.-- Publisher.

4) Why a son needs a dad

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Hill, Susanna Leonard

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#4 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-06-09. Last week it was ranked 9. It has been on the list for 8 week(s).

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In this rhyming adaptation for children of "Why a Son Needs a Dad: 100 Reasons" by Gregory E. Lang, a father holds his newborn son and lists all the ways he will help him grow, reminding him to be independent, upstanding, humble, and, most important, true to himself.

5) What do you do with an idea?

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Yamada, Kobi

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#5 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-06-09. Last week it was ranked 4. It has been on the list for 54 week(s).

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This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens.

6) I heart Dad with the very hungry caterpillar

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Carle, Eric

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#6 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-06-09. It has been on the list for 27 week(s).

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Celebrate Dad's special day by saying "I Love You"--With a little help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This bright and colorful book is the ideal way to tell the person you call "Dad" how much you appreciate him. It's the perfect gift for Father's Day, Dad's birthday, or any day that you want to show Dad just how much you care.

7) I wish you more

Author

Rosenthal, Amy Krouse

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#7 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-06-09. Last week it was ranked 1. It has been on the list for 91 week(s).

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Books, eBook

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In simple text and pictures, the author and illustrator create a compendium of small daily moments.

8) The wonderful things you will be

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Martin, Emily Winfield

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#8 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-06-09. Last week it was ranked 3. It has been on the list for 394 week(s).

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Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent's musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child's kindness, cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share.

9) The Big Cheese

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John, Jory

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#9 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-06-09. It has been on the list for 15 week(s).

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Books, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, New Books

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"The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?"--

10) Thank you, teacher: from the very hungry caterpillar

Author

Carle, Eric

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#10 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-06-09. It has been on the list for 14 week(s).

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From the very hungry caterpillar, this colorful book of thanks shows how much teachers are appreciated.