DFP Bookstore: Children's Picture Books

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A Very Dragon Christmas (G) Autographed Paperback >>>
Written by Terri Branson & Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Three clever young dragons devise a way to get Santa Claus to visit their cave on Christmas Eve. Do they just want their stockings filled for Christmas or should Santa worry about falling into a dragon's cave? | READ MORE...

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Alley Loo: A Spooky Swamp Tale (G)
Written by C. E. Walz & Illustrated by Pamela Wedel
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Down in the swamp where the black waters flow, it gets real spooky when the wind starts to blow. There's danger all around and a warning for you: "Don’t go messin' with Alley Loo! | READ MORE...

Last, But Not Least (G)
Written & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Robert, the youngest rabbit in a large family, complains he is the last to do everything. But when confronted by a bully after school one afternoon he learns there are some good things about being the youngest. | READ MORE...

Al, the Spotted Zebra (G)
Written by Lori Z. Scott & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Al is the only spotted zebra on the savannah. While stripes help other zebras blend in with the tall grass, Al and his spots stand out. But when hunters come, Al must use his talents and his spots to save his friends. | Read more and find other sales channels...

Albert's Perfect Pet (G)
Written by Donna M. Zappala & Illustrated by Kristin Huxman
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Albert and his parents visit the pet shop looking for a pet. Puppies? Kittens? Bunnies? Lizards? Fish? Snakes? Which will be the perfect pet for Albert? | Read more and find other sales channels...

The Bug That Plagued the Entire Third Grade (G)
Written by Lori Calabrese & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Ignoring his runny nose and worsening cold, Matt's singled-minded pursuit of a rare bug wreaks havoc on his school, his teachers, and his classmates. | Read more and find other sales channels...

O. O. Octopus: Sheriff of Blue Ribbon Sound (G)
Written by Pat Gaines & Illustrated by David Simon
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

The dreaded Sharky Gang kidnaps the daughter of Sheriff O. O. Octopus and demands that notorious Beanie Shark be released from the Blue Ribbon Sound jail. With all eight guns loaded and ready, the sheriff and his deputies head to the sunken ship to save Sweet Sarah Sue. | Read more and find other sales channels...

Perky Turkey Finds a Friend (G)
Written by Judy Goodspeed & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Perky and the other turkeys on the farm find a lost goose sitting alone on the pond among the decoys. Should they share their turkey pen and grain with a goose? | Read more and find other sales channels...

Swamp Lullaby (G)
Written by C. E. Walz & Illustrated by Pamela Wedel
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

It's nighttime in the swamp, so why is no one sleeping? -- Before the dark night fades into light and the moon bids farewell to the trees, there's a place I know where swamp critters go as they drift off to sleep on a breeze. | Read more and find other sales channels...

What Kind of Turtle Am I? (G)
Written by Donna M. Zappala & Illustrated by Marco Serido
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Izzy is on a quest to figure out just what kind of turtle she is. Is she a turtle, a tortoise, or a terrapin? She asks every animal she can find, but will anyone be able to answer her question? | Read more and find other sales channels...

Saddle Up (G)
Written by Judy Goodspeed & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

At six years old, Callie can barely reach the stirrups much less saddle her horse, Tuffy. One afternoon when her father is too busy shoeing a horse to help her, Callie must devise a way to change Tuffy's saddle all by herself. | Read more and find other sales channels...

Perky Turkey's Perfect Plan (G)
Written by Judy Goodspeed & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Perky has the perfect plan for her and the other turkeys on the farm to avoid becoming part of the Thanksgiving Day menu. | Read more and find other sales channels...

Perky Turkey's 4th of July Adventure (G)
Written by Judy Goodspeed & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

In order to outwit a hungry coyote, Perky Turkey and the rest of the turkeys on the farm create a bang up 4th of July surprise! | Read more and find other sales channels...

Dragon Talk (G)
Written by K. D. Huxman &
Illustrated by Teresa Farrington
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Nervous about her first day of kindergarten, Kristin gets comfort from a surprising source: her stuffed toy dragon named Drakon. READ MORE

Grizzelda Gorilla (G) 2008 EPPIE Best Children's Book
Written by K. D. Huxman
Illustrated by Pamela Wedel
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

When Grizzelda Gorilla's colorful parasol is broken in a freak accident, she must turn to an activity she dislikes in order to fix it: sewing. | READ MORE...

An Angel's First Job (G)
Written by Carol Davis Gustke & Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Autumn Joy's first assignment as a guardian angel is to guide a rambunctious ten-year-old boy named Forrest. READ MORE,,,

Brother Dragon (G) EPPIE 2005 Trophy Winner
Written by Terri Branson & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Although born a water dragon, all Brother Dragon dreams about is flying among the clouds. But will his wish to fly be granted in time to save his adopted human family? | READ MORE...

Joy the Jellyfish (G)
Written by Kristen Collier & Illustrated by Kevin Collier
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

What if you were a nearly transparent creature who was almost impossible to see? Who would be your friend? Folow Joy the Jellyfish, as she swims the ocean looking for a friend. | READ MORE...

Little Lost Leprechaun (G)
Written by Paula Blais Gorgas
Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Patsy's St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Pageant is about to begin, but the star is missing! Can Patsy find another leprechaun in time to save the show? | READ MORE...

Tyler on the Moon (G) 8x10 Color PAP Autographed >>>
Written by Terri Branson & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

Tyler just moved to the moon with his parents and cannot wait to go outside to play in what he sees as one huge sandbox: the surface of the moon. READ MORE

Pete, the Peacock, Goes to Town (G)
Written by Terri Branson & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color
8x10 Color PAP Autographed >>>

Pete the Peacock flies away from the farm one afternoon and straight into trouble in a nearby town. When he perches atop a local church to listen to the singing, his peacock "calls" wreak havoc on the afternoon choir practice. | READ MORE...

Pete, the Peacock, Goes to the Zoo (G)
Written by Terri Branson & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color
8x10 Color PAP Autographed >>>

After falling asleep in the back of the farmer's truck, Pete the Peacock awakes to find himself in the Zoo parking lot. When he hears another peacock calling in the distance, Pete flies all over the Zoo in search of the source of that strange call... | Read more and find other sales channels...

The Perfect Purple Present (G)
Written by Paula Blais Gorgas
Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pgs) color

It is almost Christmas and Jeanne Marie is stuck at home with the chicken pox. Just when it seems there is no way to get presents for her family, her grandmother helps find the perfect purple solution. | READ MORE...