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A Poison Tree and Other Poems
by Mercer MayerTwenty poems for children about such emotions as fear, hate, love, delight, and guilt by a variety of English and American poets.
A Poke in the I
by Paul B. JaneczkoEven kids who don't know they like poetry will love this playful, visually accessible collection of thirty concrete poems. Concrete poems startle and delight the eye and mind.
A Polar Bear Journey
by Debbie S. MillerThe true and fascinating survival story of the world's most distinctive bear. One January, in a cozy, snowy den, a polar bear gives birth to two tiny cubs. They weigh only a pound each, and they cannot see or hear. After several weeks, the family begins its journey-a 1,500-mile trek across the treacherous frozen landscape in search of food. Along the way, the cubs learn to hunt, swim, and travel as they grow so that they can eventually survive alone.
A Pond Full of Ink
by Annie M. G. SchmidtTwelve amusing poems by the &“queen of Dutch children&’s literature,&” paired with charming illustrations of reindeer houseguests, mischievous little girls, ever-singing tea kettles, and more.This delightful poetry collection offers children and the young at heart a refreshing, inventive look at the world from the well-known Dutch author Annie Schmidt. The rollicking poems tell the stories of such intriguing characters as Aunt Sue and Uncle Steve who nest up in a tree, animated furniture that comes to life when no one is home, and three elderly otters who long to go boating but find themselves biking instead!Much like the work of Shel Silverstein or Jack Prelutsky, Annie M.G. Schmidt&’s poetry can transform ordinary events and places into extraordinary adventures full of imagination. Accompanying the poems is bold and expressive artwork that makes this book too charming to resist.
A Pond for Maddie
by Charnan SimonWhat is the difference between and man-made pond and a natural pond? Maddie learns all about ponds while she and her family bring an artificial pond back to life.
A Pony Met the World Today
by Vivian LaughmanJoin along with a little pony as she opens her eyes for the very first time and experiences her first day in the world! She drinks her mother&’s milk, learns to walk, meets a new friend, lies down to go to sleep and get ready for another day and more adventures to come.
A Pony Promise (Charming Ponies)
by Lois SzymanskiA special family of horses is about to change Tiffany's life. Tiffany Clark has to keep her big brother's family secret and it's not easy. Luckily she can confide in Windy, the pinto mare at Mr. Paul's horse farm. But when Windy and a mare named Stormy give birth within days of each other, there's a problem. It's going to take a miracle for Stormy's foal to survive, and nothing short of a horse adoption can save the day. Will Windy agree to raise another mare's foal? Every Charming Ponies book comes with a pony charm!
A Pony for Jeremiah
by Robert H. MillerAfter running away from the Mississippi plantation where they had been slaves, nine-year-old Jeremiah Johnson and his family begin a new life in Nebraska, where Jeremiah meets a Cheyenne boy who becomes a good friend.
A Pony for Keeps (Pony Pals #2)
by Jeanne BetancourtAnna loves her pony, Acorn. But her parents think Acorn is the reason why she is doing badly in school. If she doesn't get better grades, they will take him away. Can the Pony Pals help Anna and Acorn? Will Acorn be a pony for keeps?
A Pony for a Princess (Step into Reading)
by Andrea Posner-SanchezIn this original Disney Princess story, ever-curious Belle befriends a pony who has wandered onto the castle grounds.
A Pony in Trouble (Pony Pals #3)
by Jeanne BetancourtWhen Pam's own pony gets sick, Pam needs her Pony Pals more than ever. Her Pony Pals, Anna and Lulu, try to figure out what is making the pony sick. Can the Pony Pals solve the mystery? Will Lightning, the pretty pony, be a pony in trouble for long?
A Poodle in Paris
by Connie Kaldor Fil & JulieIn this charming story featuring funny illustrations by Fil & Julie and 12 catchy songs written and performed by Connie Kaldor, a dog named La Grande Fifi strolls through the streets of Paris bumping into a wide assortment of friends, including her Bichon Frisé band who plays for her in a club called "Le Bow Wow!".
A Poor Excuse for a Dragon (Step into Reading)
by Geoffrey Hayes"Punchy dialogue and compact sentences should make this a read-aloud delight."--Publishers Weekly"Part-slapstick, part-fairy tale, the gently humorous plot has enough twists and turns to keep newly independent readers engaged."--School Library JournalFred the dragon has a list of tasks he must complete in order to be a successful dragon--none of which comes naturally. But he's determined to make #5--eat people--work. Before you can say "pass the salt" he's gobbled up three people even though he doesn't have the stomach for it. Luckily a local shepherd, with the help of a giant and a witch, knows how to cure what ails him and get those pesky people out of his belly. It's happily-ever-after for everyone in ways you'd never expect.Geisel award-winning author/illustrator Geoffrey Hayes is a stepped reader maestro. The common threads between his wildly popular Uncle Tooth and Otto SIRs and the more recent Benny and Penny series (Toon Books) are clear and constant. The art is adorable, the characters are bursting with personality, and the stories are humorously subversive. From marauding pirates to misbehaving mice to a dragon who swallows people whole (and then continues to communicate with them in his belly!), Geoffrey always hits that sweet spot for the stepped reader audience--easy to decode, illustrative tales that tickle the funnybone.From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Porcupine Named Fluffy
by Helen LesterA porcupine named Fluffy is happier with his name after he meets a similarly misnamed rhinoceros.
A Porcupine Named Fluffy (Read-aloud)
by Helen Lester Lynn MunsingerThe humor is just absurd enough to make the picture-book set howl along with Hippo and Fluffy." -New York Times Book Review Fluffy the porcupine is unhappy with his name: "So he decided to become fluffier." He climbs a tree and pretends to be a cloud! He even poses as a pillow. (His mother is not pleased when she sits on him.) When Fluffy meets a rhinoceros named Hippo, it puts his plight in perspective...and he makes a friend. This terrific tribute to self-acceptance--complete with the cutest porcupine pictures on the planet--is now part of a fun, hardcover series about life lessons. This ebook includes audio narration as well as a code for free downloadable audio.
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man: The Modernist Classic Novel By James Joyce (First Avenue Classics ™)
by James JoyceLate 19th-century Ireland is full of social, political, and religious turmoil. It is in the midst of this strife that Stephen Dedalus grows up. From his struggles with his classmates as a schoolboy to the sexual and Christian awakenings he experiences as a young adult, Stephen's life is shaped by the state of Ireland around him. Ultimately, he must decide if the life of beauty he desires can even be found in Ireland at all. This renowned coming-of-age story by Irish author James Joyce was originally published in serial form in the London-based literary magazine The Egoist from 1914-1915 and in novel form in 1916 in the United States. This is an unabridged version.
A Possibility of Whales
by Karen RiversThe story of a girl who—thanks to her friends, her famous dad, and a chance encounter with a whale—learns the true meaning of family. Twelve-year-old Natalia Rose Baleine Gallagher loves possibilities: the possibility that she’ll see whales on the beach near her new home, that the boy she just met will be her new best friend, that the photographers chasing her actor father won’t force Nat and her dad to move again. Most of all, Nat dreams of the possibility that her faraway mother misses and loves Nat—and is waiting for Nat to find her. The thing is, Nat doesn’t even know who her mother is. She left Nat as a baby, and Nat’s dad refuses to talk about it. Nat knows she shouldn’t need a mom, but she still feels like something is missing. In this heartfelt story about family, friendship, and growing up, Nat’s questions lead her on a journey of self-discovery that will change her life forever.
A Pot o' Gold: A Treasury of Irish Stories, Poetry, Folklore, and (of Course) Blarney
by Kathleen Krull[Back cover:] "Though it may only be a small emerald isle in the middle of the sea, Ireland's heritage is very large indeed. Its rich history of literature and lore has inspired imaginations for hundreds of years. In A Pot O' Gold, noted writer Kathleen Krull and beloved illustrator David McPhail bring this legacy to life. Created for families, this anthology compiles classic and rare examples of Irish culture, including stories, poems, songs, recipes, and even a little blarney. From legends of leprechauns and fairies to the classic poetry of Yeats and Joyce, the treasures herein invite children and parents, brothers and sisters--even grandparents and grandchildren--to share the wonders of Ireland." This is a wide ranging collection of many aspects of Irish literature and its proud, long standing, love of words and lore for the whole family. Read stories of an Irish Cinderella, a spoiled boy who reforms, a woman caught stealing milk from a farmer's cows, and Saint Patrick and the salmon. Enjoy poems about the ocean, onions, a monk's cat, Irish pride, leprechauns and children stolen by fairies. Savor recipes for Irish soda bread, marshmallow crackers, and Irish stew. Be entertained by Irish songs, battle cries, limericks, cures and curses. Background is given about many authors, and comments putting the selections in context are made. The pages are rich with lovely illustrations highlighting the ocean coasts and green countryside of Ireland which are lavishly described. A map of Ireland is also described. A list of sources is given at the end of the book.
A Pound of Flesh: A Play Based on a Moroccan Folktale
by Pat BetteleyA careless son named Mohamed loses his inheritance and then makes a hasty business deal with his father's former rival. Knowing he is doomed, Mohamed attempts to end his life. A princess intervenes and solves Mohamed's dilemma.
A Practical Guide to Wizardry
by Archmage LowadarThis lavishly illustrated book explores the magic and wonder of wizardry for young readers.
A Prairie Boy's Winter
by William KurelekText and twenty color paintings depict the rigors and simple pleasures during the stark 1930s.
A Prayer for Our Country
by Barry BlackIn A Prayer for Our Country, US Senate Chaplain Barry Black leads children in thanking God for America, while also exploring the ways we can model God&’s love to support our country&’s citizens, heal hurts that divide us, and look to a stronger, united future.Senate Chaplain Barry Black believes words matter and that healing and unity are possible in America if we see the image of God in others. In this prayer for children based on wisdom from his almost two decades of daily praying over the US Senate, Black offers needed and inspiring text to help the next generation grow stronger in faith and forward America&’s dream.A Prayer for Our Country:Uses kid-friendly language to show children how prayer can be part of our everyday livesExplores ways children can live out their faithPresents a positive message about kindness and respectHelps readers ages 4-8 see how they can help support and shape our nationContains stunning illustrations that represent the diversity of our great nation by illustrator Kim Holt In addition, A Prayer for Our Country is perfect for:Helping kids better understand and respond to the events happening in America todayTeaching children how to prayReading aloud format for classrooms, storytime, and families
A Predator's Rights: A Beastly Crimes Book (#2)
by Anna Starobinets Marie MuravskiFlush with success from having solved the case of the murdered Rabbit, crotchety detective Chief Badger and his impetuous young assistant, Badgercat, anticipate the return of peace and quiet to their community. But trouble recurs with a visit from Huntington Farm's bloodthirsty security team, who bring accusations of theft and harsh demands for justice. Guard dog Muxtar and hunting hound Polkan are searching for Chicken Four, a plucky little fowl who's just discovered what happens to her sister chickens when they disappear into Nina Palna's kitchen on Fridays. Now Badger and Badgercat have to persuade Palna to stop making chicken soup and to prevent Muxtar and Polkan from taking matters into their own paws (and jaws). Filled with quirky illustrations and newly translated from the original Russian, this is the second of the Beastly Crimes Books to come from this imaginative mystery series geared toward middle-grade readers. It's the perfect read for young detectives ... and all who oppose fowl play.
A Prehistoric Journey to the Center of the Earth (Far Out Classic Stories)
by Benjamin HarperStep back in time for a prehistoric adventure! Eager, young velociraptor Mateo Raptor has made an interesting find during his class’s archaeological dig. He presents the odd, rectangular object to his uncle, Dr. Raptor, an ambitious scientist. Inside the shiny slab is a clue about the destiny of long-lost, world-famous scientist Ernie Stegosaur. This find leads Mateo, Dr. Raptor, and the doctor’s lab assistant, Darby, on a fascinating journey into the center of the Earth!