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The Icicle

Valery Voskoboinikov (author), Anne Linnemagi (illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781931854481

Alex wants to buy his mother a birthday present, but all he has is a frying pan! He bangs on it with a street orchestra to earn money, but the musicians chase him away. When Alex fills his frying pan with soapy water to earn money washing cars, that doesn't work either. Finally, with great ingenuity Alex brings his mother a charming and original gift!

Dorothy and the Glasses (Russian)

Ivona Brezinova (author), Mentor Llapashtica (illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781931854658

Mommy, Daddy, and Dorothy's brother, Martin, all wear glasses. But not Dorothy. She knows that glasses make people see better, and she wants to see better, too. Never mind that she can see perfectly without them. She feels like an outsider in her own family, and so she draws glasses on her face and on all her toys. But when she tries on her Daddy's glasses, she gets a big surprise!

Bursunsul and Paskualina (Polish)

Olesya Yavadze (Author), Evgueni Ivanov (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950956

Big black Busunsul and little white Paskualina are the best of friends. They are both very unusual dogs and they live happily in a house together. They love to play the same games and to hike in the forest. They even sleep in the same room, sometimes cuddling up together when it's very cold. But what happens when a big, beautiful succulent bone comes between them?

Allons au travail (French)

Aude Brunel (Author)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950376

Both Mum and Dad work in offices, but it's hard for a very little boy to understand what they DO all day, and why they're SO tired when they get home and can only play for a little while. With the help of his grandmother, who takes care of him, our young narrator tries to experience their workaday world, day after day, at home in a pretend office . . . and he gets really, really tired, too. . . .

The Dark (French)

Rouzanna Baghdasaryan (Author)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950345

Jonah, like many little boys, is afraid of the dark. His older brother, Gor, and his baby sister, Arpi, share the bedroom with Jonah. But it's still a scary place at night, what with monsters under beds and on chairs, and who knows what's lurking in the spooky cupboard? But when Gor promises Jonah his favorite toy soldier if he'll just try not to be afraid, Jonah is too excited to sleep. Will the scary dark keep Jonah in his bed?

Moush Wants to Get Lost

Rouzanna Baghdasaryan (author), Yulia Lushnikova (illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950154

Moush is having a bad day. His sister yelled at him and his mother scolded him. He hides in the closet and decides to run away from home. He begins to prepare by collecting things to take with him: his favorite coat, his schoolbag. But can he take from his home everything he would like to have with him?

The Dark

Rouzanna Baghdasaryan (author), Manana Morchiladze (illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781931854801

Jonah, like many little boys, is afraid of the dark. His older brother, Gor, and his baby sister, Arpi, share the bedroom with Jonah. But it's still a scary place at night, what with monsters under beds and on chairs, and who knows what's lurking in the spooky cupboard? But when Gor promises Jonah his favorite toy soldier if he'll just try not to be afraid, Jonah is too excited to sleep. Will the scary dark keep Jonah in his bed?

Ronny

Nenad Vujadinovic (author), Emil Für (illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950093

Times are hard for Mommy, Daddy, and Ivan. They live in a tiny apartment and only have room for an imaginary dog, Ronny, who behaves badly--especially at night. They love him, anyway. One day they are able to move to a larger apartment and have room for The Real Ronny! A real dog! He's wonderful, of course. And they love him. But sometimes you can't help missing the things you left behind.

The Doll's Nose (Polish)

Miranda Haxhia (Author), Ursula Kohler (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950970

Mary wants to play with her friends Clara and Ana, but they're playing with their dolls, and Mary doesn't have a doll. Her mother suggests that she make one using wool and cotton and other things that they have around the house. So Mary makes a beautiful doll, but then she realizes: Her doll has to breathe, and how will it sneeze? What can she use for her lovely doll's nose?

To Have a Dog (Polish)

Ivona Brezinova (Author), Zaur Deisadze (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601951069

Matthew wanted only one thing on Earth: a dog. He lived in a children's home, and they weren't allowed to have a real dog. The toy dog he got for Christmas was broken; the other animals he tried out as pets didn't live up to his expectations. He never ever thought about wanting a Mother or a Father, but one day when a couple comes to adopt him - he decides to keep an open mind!

Moush Wants To Get Lost (Polish)

Rouzanna Rouzannaryan (Author), Yulia Lushnikova (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601951038

Moush is having a bad day. His sister yelled at him and his mother scolded him, so he hides in the closet and decides to run away from home. He begins to prepare by collecting things to take with him: his favorite coat, his schoolbag. But can he take from his home everything he would like to have with him?

Let's Go To Work (Arabic)

Aude Brunel (Author), Marjan Mancek (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950895

A young narrator wonders what his parents do at work all day, and why they come home too tired to play or read stories. When they tell him, he decides that he will work, too, reminding his parents of the importance of fun.

Moush Wants To Get Lost (Arabic)

Rouzanna Baghdasaryan (Author), Yulia Lushnikova (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950918

Moush is having a bad day, so while hiding in the closet he decides to run away. During his preparations he remembers all the good things in his world and how important a place he has in it.

Oranges for Everybody (Arabic)

Daiga Zake (Author), Elena Stojanova (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601953063

When Jimmy's mother brings home a bag of five beautiful oranges, he wants to keep them all for himself. But his instinct to share with his family and friends is too strong to resist-until he has no oranges left at all! This day, Jimmy will learn a lot about the gift of generosity.

Oranges for Everyone (Polish)

Daiga Zake (Author), Elena Stojanova (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601951045

When Jimmy's mother brings home a bag of five beautiful oranges, he wants to keep them all for himself. But his instinct to share with his family and friends is too strong to resist - until he has no oranges left at all! This day, Jimmy will learn a lot about the gift of generosity.

The Dark (Polish)

Rouzanna Baghdasaryan (Author), Manana Morchiladze (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950963

Jonah, like many little boys, is afraid of the dark. His older brother, Gor, and his baby sister, Arpi, share the bedroom with Jonah. But it's still a scary place at night, what with monsters under beds and on chairs, and who knows what's lurking in the spooky cupboard? But when Gor promises Jonah his favorite toy soldier if he'll just try not to be afraid, Jonah is too excited to sleep. Will the scary dark keep Jonah in his bed?

Ronny (Polish)

Nenad Vujadinovic (Author), Emil Für (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601951052

Times are hard for Mommy, Daddy, and Ivan. They live in a tiny apartment and only have room for an imaginary dog, Ronny, who behaves badly - especially at night. They love him, anyway. One day they are able to move to a larger apartment and have room for The Real Ronny! A real dog! He's wonderful, of course. And they love him. But sometimes you can't help missing the things you left behind.

The Doll's Nose (Arabic)

Miranda Haxhia (Author), Ursula Kohrer (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950871

Mary wants to play with her friends Clara and Ana, but they're playing with their dolls, and Mary doesn't have a doll. Her mother suggests that she make one using wool and cotton and other things that they have around the house. So Mary makes a beautiful doll, but then she realizes: Her doll has to breathe, and how will it sneeze? What can she use for her lovely doll's nose?

The Dark (Arabic)

Rouzanna Baghdasaryan (Author), Manana Morchiladze (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950864

Jonah, like many little boys, is afraid of the dark. His older brother, Gor, and his baby sister, Arpi, share the bedroom with Jonah. But it's still a scary place at night, what with monsters under beds and on chairs, and who knows what's lurking in the spooky cupboard? But when Gor promises Jonah his favorite toy soldier if he'll just try not to be afraid, Jonah is too excited to sleep. Will the scary dark keep Jonah in his bed?

Let's Go To Work (Polish)

Aude Brunel (Author), Marjan Mancek (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601951014

Both Mum and Dad work in offices, but it's hard for a very little boy to understand what they DO all day, and why they're SO tired when they get home and can only play for a little while. With the help of his grandmother, who takes care of him, our young narrator tries to experience their workaday world, day after day, at home in a pretend office - and he gets really, really tired, too!

To Have a Dog (French)

Ivona Brezinova (Author)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950208

Matthew wanted only one thing on Earth: a dog. He lived in a children's home, and they weren't allowed to have a real dog. The toy dog he got for Christmas was broken; the other animals he tried out as pets didn't live up to his expectations. He never ever thought about wanting a Mother or a Father - but one day, when a couple comes to adopt him, he decides to keep an open mind. . . .

Tener un perro

Ivona Brezinova (Author)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950246

Matthew wanted only one thing on Earth: a dog. He lived in a children's home, and they weren't allowed to have a real dog. The toy dog he got for Christmas was broken; the other animals he tried out as pets didn't live up to his expectations. He never ever thought about wanting a Mother or a Father-but one day, when a couple comes to adopt him-he decides to keep an open mind. . . .

A Mango for Grandpa (Polish)

Caroline Hudicourt (Author), Ismer Sainsilus (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950932

Grandpa had 27 grandchildren, all who loved him, and shared the mangoes he brought home every day. Grandpa and mangoes always brightened the day. But grandpa was getting sick, losing his memory and the ability to even cut the mangoes. He was slowing leaving his grandchildren.

Dorothy and the Glasses (Arabic)

Ivona Brezinova (Author), Mentor Llapashtica (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950888

Mommy, Daddy, and Dorothy's brother, Martin, all wear glasses. But not Dorothy. She knows that glasses make people see better, and she wants to see better, too. Never mind that she can see perfectly without them. She feels like an outsider in her own family, and so she draws glasses on her face and on all her toys. But when she tries on her Daddy's glasses, she gets a big surprise!

A Mango for Grandpa (Arabic)

Caroline Hudicourt (Author), Ismer Saincilus (Illustrator)

Publisher: International Step by Step Association ISBN: 9781601950857

Grandpa has 27 grandchildren, all who loved him, and shared the mangos he brought home every day. But grandpa was getting sick, losing his memory and the ability to even cut the mangos. Grandpa died, he will never be forgotten.