Lucy by RandyCecil Hardcover, 144 Pages, Published 2016 by Candlewick ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-6808-2, ISBN: 0-7636-6808-7
"A tiny dog, a kindhearted girl, and a nervous juggler converge in a cinematic book in four acts — a unique children’s literature experience.Lucy is a small dog without a home. She had one once, but she remembers it only in her dreams. Eleanor is a little girl who looks forward to feeding the stray dog that appears faithfully beneath her window each day. Eleanor’s father is a juggler with stage fright. The overlapping stories of three de ..."
Evermore Dragon (The Girl and Dragon Books) by Barbara M. Joosse, RandyCecil Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2015 by Candlewick ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-6882-2, ISBN: 0-7636-6882-6
"The girl and dragon who became best friends in "Lovabye Dragon" find each other again in this second oh-so-sweet tale. In a game of hide-and-seek, Girl wanders too far. Dragon looks everywhere every here, every there but Girl is lost. Alone in the woods, she tries hard not to cry, but the silver tears come anyway. Then, with the special connection between truly devoted, very special friends, Dragon hears the beating of her trembly heart ..."
Brontorina(Reprint) by James Howe, RandyCecil Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2013 by Candlewick ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-5323-1, ISBN: 0-7636-5323-3
"From the sure-footed duo of James Howe and Randy Cecil comes a hugely endearing new character -- in a humorous, heart-warming tale about holding on to your dreams. (Ages 4-8)Brontorina has a dream. She wants to dance. But Brontorina is rather large -- too large to fit in Madame Lucille's dance studio. Brontorina does not have the right shoes, and everyone knows you can't dance without the proper footwear. Still, Brontorina knows, deep i ..."
""In an infectious burst of movement, rhythm, and rhyme, a multiethnic cast of children in an urban neighborhood strut their stuff." — School Library Journal (starred review)Some days you wake up and you just gotta wokka. Wokka what? Wokka-wokka! It’s about movement. It’s about dance. It’s about shimmy-shakin’, be-boppin’, and more! It’s about gathering friends and joining the party. The creative team behind My Father, the Dog returns wi ..."
"An ear-tickling, eye-teasing romp for little listeners, led by an award-winning author and illustrator (ages 3-5).Do you really, really want to see a moose -- a long-leggy moose -- a branchy-antler, dinner-diving, bulgy-nose moose? Spurred by Phyllis Root's sing-songy text and Randy Cecil's buoyant illustrations, this hunt for an elusive moose through woods, swamps, bushes, and hills is just as fun as the final surprise discovery of moo ..."
""The buggy-eyed insects, crabs, and snails provide an appealing cast of characters who stand up to be counted against a summertime palette of orange sand and blue skies." -- KIRKUS REVIEWSIf one is a snail and two is a person, we must be counting by feet! Just follow the sign to the beach, where a bunch of fun-loving crabs, lounging dogs, gleeful insects, and bewildered-looking snails obligingly offer their feet for counting in a number ..."
Sail Away Dragon (The Girl and Dragon Books) by Barbara M. Joosse, RandyCecil Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2017 by Candlewick ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-7313-0, ISBN: 0-7636-7313-7
"Strange, wonderful sights await Girl and Dragon as the inseparable friends journey far across the sea in a third warmhearted and beautifully illustrated tale.Dragon and Girl are the very best of friends, and they share the very same dream: to sail to the farthest far-away. So they set out to sea, Girl sailing on Dragon’s back. For a year and a day the two friends search up, down, and around for the faraway place, meeting creatures along ..."
One Dark and Dreadful Night(1st Edition) by RandyCecil Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Henry Holt And Co. (Byr) ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-6779-8, ISBN: 0-8050-6779-5
"Good evening, and welcome to the Wayward Orphans Theatre. I am Maestro Von Haughty. Tonight I am proud to present three tales of terror and misfortune...A laugh-out-loud theatrical production that puts Broadway to shame! Maestro Von Haughty directs a theater company that performs gloomy works of tragedy-or they're supposed to. Unfortunately for the Maestro, his actors are a group of ragtag orphans that would much rather be in a happy pl ..."
"This board book with mirrors helps you see yourself in the ones you love.My little loveable lion cub, won't you roar for me.My beautiful, bashful birdies-let me hear you sing.With a mirror on each spread, ADORABLE YOU! highlights different animal families throughout, allowing young readers to playfully become each young animal through the embedded mirror. Illustrated by Randy Cecil, ADORABLE YOU! is filled with gentle terms of endea ..."
Brontorina (Hardback) by James Virgil Howe, RandyCecil Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2010 by Candlewick Press (Ma) ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-4437-6, ISBN: 0-7636-4437-4
"Amazon Best Books of the Month, August 2010: From Syd Hoff’s Danny and the Dinosaur (1958) to Jane Yolen’s How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight (2000), very early readers have long befriended dinosaurs between the pages of a book. The interaction of these enormous creatures rendered as lovable, comic characters has proven to be irresistible among the pre-K to Grade 1 set. Therefore, it will come as no surprise when young readers fall hard ..."
""Elliott's cup runneth over with good cheer in this rhymed toast to people -- and not just the two-legged variety. . . . Will have listeners calling for another round." -- KIRKUS REVIEWSHere's to the birds and the bears and the bugs! Here's to the weird and wacky, the cute and creepy! From toothy fish to get-you-when-you're-sleeping cats to lick-lick-lick-lick-lick-lick dogs, every creature is unique and lovable . . . especially you! Da ..."
Duck by RandyCecil Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2008 by Candlewick ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-3072-0, ISBN: 0-7636-3072-1
"The creator of Gator presents an enchanting follow-up about a carousel animal who longs to fly — and a love that is bigger than the skies.Duck is a carousel animal who spends her days watching flocks of real, flying ducks — and her nights dreaming of soaring among them. Flying is all she can think about, until the day a lost little duckling waddles into her life. Soon Duck and Duckling are inseparable: they walk together, play together, ..."
"Dad lovers and dog lovers will both delight in this buoyantly illustrated, tongue-in-cheek tribute to the traits these two species share — and why we adore them.Dad pretends to be human, but the kids know otherwise. Between first-thing-in-the morning scratching, fetching the paper, snacking, lying around for hours, and even the occasional pit stop behind a tree, the evidence is clear. But so are their father’s steadfast love and loyalty ..."
"In David Martin's rollicking romp, playfully illustrated by Randy Cecil, little ones can follow the actions of animal babies and discover all the wonderful ways their bodies can move.Are you an inny or an outy? Either way, you'll love this perfect read-aloud! We've got ears, and you do too.We can pull them. Can you?We've all got hands for clapping, necks for stretching, and feet for kicking. We've all got eyes that close and mouths that ..."
"Here’s to exuberant read-alouds! This picture book ode to joy invites us to celebrate the world’s vast diversity — and feel pretty happy with our place in it, too.Here’s to the birds!The Feather People!Birds!Here’s to the birds and the bears and the bugs! Here’s to the weird and wacky, the cute and creepy! From toothy fish to let-you-when-you’re-sleeping cats to lick-lick-lick-lick-lick-lick dogs, every creature is unique and lovable . ..."
Horsefly and Honeybee(1st Edition) A Picture Book by RandyCecil Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2012 by Henry Holt And Co. (Byr) Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-9300-1, ISBN: 0-8050-9300-1
"When Honeybee decides to take a nap in the same flower as Horsefly, trouble ensues! They don’t want to share, and after quarrelling, run away in opposite directions. But it isn’t long until they meet again… They have both been captured by hungry Bullfrog! If Horsely and Honeybee are to escape before dinnertime, they must find a way to work together. With beautiful illustrations and simple text, this is a sweet story about sharing and f ..."
""Tail-wagging hilarity thatâs simply doggone funny â and a perfectFatherâs Day gift." â KIRKUS REVIEWSDad pretends to be human, but the kids know otherwise. Between first-thing-in-the morning scratching, fetching the paper, snacking, lying around for hours, and even the occasional pit stop behind a tree, the evidence is clear. But so are their fatherâs steadfast love and loyalty. Arenât those the best things about dads and d ..."
Gator by RandyCecil Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2007 by Candlewick ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-2952-6, ISBN: 0-7636-2952-9
"Lonely for laughter, a carousel animal goes on a courageous journey in Randy Cecil’s delightful new picture book.Gator loves everything about being a carousel animal — the flashing lights, the calliope music, and most of all, the laughter. But day by day, week by week, fewer and fewer people come to the amusement park, until one day, no one comes at all. And so begins an extraordinary odyssey,as Gator leaves behind the only life he’s ..."
"Brontorina est une jeune femelle dinosaure qui ne rêve que d'une chose : elle veut danser! Toutefois, elle est trop grosse pour le studio de danse de Mme Lucille... Mais au fond de son coeur, Brontorina sait qu'elle est née pour danser. Parfois, de grands rêves peuvent transformer le monde! James Howe et Randy Cecil ont créé un personnage attachant et amusant pour faire la démonstration que tout est possible, même dans nos rêves les plu ..."