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Cookie Meets Peanut
by Bethenny Frankel Daniel RoodeFrom self-made businesswoman and mom BETHENNY FRANKEL: a story inspired by her own life about two siblings-a new baby and one diva dog.Features Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me functionality where available.Cookie the dog is Mommy's Furry Baby and everything is just the way Cookie likes it...until one day when Mommy comes home with a real baby! Little "Peanut" is suddenly getting all the attention, and Cookie gets left behind. As Peanut gets older, and walks and talks, Cookie is forced to make room in her doggy life for the little girl. After throwing Mommy a tea party, Cookie and Peanut realize they can have a lot of fun together. Cookie is a furry big sister now!
Cool Jump-Rope Tricks You Can Do!: A Fun Way to Keep Kids 6 to 12 Fit Year-'Round.
by David FisherLearn the Coolest Tricks from "The World's Best Rope Jumper.*" *Ripley's Believe It or Not!Guinness World Record holder David Fisher is going to change the way you think about rope jumping. Cool Jump-Rope Tricks You Can Do! will teach you over 100 cool skills and tricks like the Houdini, Cat's Cradle, and the Pretzel. Even if you have never picked up a rope before, you'll be saying, "I DID IT!" over and over again. - It's like a private lesson from the world's best rope jumper! Each skill is presented with helpful hints, personal notes, step-by-step photos, and simple, clear instructions kids can use to master the tricks. Fisher also covers practical topics like selecting the right type and length of rope, the best jumping surfaces, warming up, proper jumping form, making mistakes, and safety. -- Once your kids learn the basic skills and tricks in this book, there will be no end to the number of tricks they can learn and make up on their own or with friends. That's why this book will motivate your kids to stay in shape year-round (indoors and out).
Copperheads (Snakes Ser.)
by Mary R. DunnCopperheads make their dens between rocks and in woodpiles. Read about this patterned predator.
Could I Sit on a Cloud?: And Other Questions About Science (Questions You Never Thought You'd Ask Ser.)
by Kay BarnhamCould I sit on a cloud? Could anyone live on the moon? Can I make my own rainbow? This book takes a fun look at science by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about science that readers will be sure to find captivating.
Cowgirl Katie (Katie Woo Series)
by Fran Manushkin Tammie LyonKatie is crazy for horses! She pretends her bike is a horse, but its missing a mane and tail. She rides a horse on a merry-go-round, but its mane and tail were just made of wood. But one day, her dad surprises her with a trip to a ranch, where she'll get to ride a real horse. Finally Katie's horse dreams are coming true!
A Crankenstein Valentine
by Dan Santat Samantha BergerA monstrously funny Valentine's Day story starring CRANKENSTEIN!Includes Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me functionality where available.Book Description:See what happens to an ordinary kid on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year-Valentine's Day! Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? It's enough to turn anyone into a monster!YECHHHH!But Crankenstein might just find a way to turn his sour day sweet... because even the crankiest monsters have hearts!
The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water
by Gemma MerinoNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>Meet a most unusual crocodile! Everybody knows that crocodiles love water, but this little crocodile is different—he doesn't like it at all! He tries to his best to change, but when attempt at swimming causes a shiver then a sneeze—could it be that this little crocodile isn't a crocodile at all? A hilarious and uplifting story about being yourself from a talented debut author-illustrator!
Curious George Chasing Waves (CGTV)
by H. A. Rey H. A. ReyGet swept away by this summery story based on PBS's award-winning television show! When Curious George, the man with the yellow hat, and their friend Marco visit Professor Wiseman at the beach, they have many new experiences. They dig for clams in a tidal pool, swim with dolphins, and even bury some special treasure. But when the tide comes in and takes their treasure out to sea, George and Marco need their new knowledge of how tides work—and their new dolphin friend—to get it back. Includes bonus activity page with instructions for making your own ocean bottle!
Curious George Goes to a Bookstore (Curious George)
by Margret Rey H.A. ReySo many books…and one mischievous monkey!A lively tale starring the &“adorable but trouble-making primate&” (Forbes). George&’s favorite author is signing at the new bookstore in town. But waiting in line is hard when you're as curious as our little monkey, especially when surrounded by so many great books! George has fun browsing, but then takes organizing some open boxes of books into his own hands, with surprising results. At the end of the day, lucky George finally gets some time with his favorite author. Children will love his silly antics as George explores the wonderful world that is the local bookstore. This latest monkey tale is for book lovers, lovers of George, and especially lovers of curiosity! &“The only predictable thing about that dynamic monkey, Curious George, is his unpredictability.&”—The New York Times
Curious George Visits the Dentist (Curious George Ser.)
by H. A. Rey H. A. Rey Margret ReyThe inquisitive monkey learns about fake fruit—and real toothaches—but he gets his smile back after a visit to the dentist.When George bites into a shiny apple made of wax, his tooth begins to hurt. The next morning George shows his wiggly tooth to the man with the yellow hat, who takes him to the dentist. George is nervous about his first visit to the dentist, but overcomes his fear and learns about better dental hygiene—with a little good-natured mayhem on the side!With art in the style of H. A. Rey, this engaging story will teach young readers that there is nothing scary about the dentist or wobbly teeth—and adds some tooth fairy fun for good measure!
Curious George Windy Delivery (CGTV)
by H.A. ReyGeorge goes on a winter adventure and learns about the power of wind in this children&’s book based on the Emmy Award–winning PBS show Curious George. George&’s friend Bill is great at delivering newspapers. Bill just needs one more successful delivery day to make a perfect year! But a big snowstorm makes it impossible for Bill to ride his bike. Can George help Bill come up with a new way to get all his papers delivered on time? This picture book includes bonus activities about wind power and winter transportation to help reinforce concepts learned in the story. For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George books, promotions, games, activities, and more!
Daddy Hugs
by Nancy TafuriA heartwarming celebration of daddies everywhere, featuring animal families and the love they share, from Caldecott honoree Nancy Tafuri.Features Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me functionality where available.All across the woodlands, animal daddies and their little ones cuddle up together. From furry bear hugs to silky hare hugs, Nancy Tafuri celebrates all the hugs that are extra special because they are just-daddy-and-me hugs. A special author's note includes a list of critters to seek and find on each page, along with their scientific names.
A Dance Like Starlight: One Ballerina's Dream
by Kristy DempseyA story of little ballerinas with big dreams.Little ballerinas have big dreams. Dreams of pirouettes and grande jetes, dreams of attending the best ballet schools and of dancing starring roles on stage. But in Harlem in the 1950s, dreams don’t always come true—they take a lot of work and a lot of hope. And sometimes hope is hard to come by. But the first African-American prima ballerina, Janet Collins, did make her dreams come true. And those dreams inspired ballerinas everywhere, showing them that the color of their skin couldn’t stop them from becoming a star. In a lyrical tale as beautiful as a dance en pointe, Kristy Dempsey and Floyd Cooper tell the story of one little ballerina who was inspired by Janet Collins to make her own dreams come true.
The Dandelion Seed's Big Dream
by Joseph AnthonyConsider the dandelion. It lives life fully, flies with beauty, survives storms, endures darkness, never gives up. It is one of nature's greatest success stories. Like dandelions, each of us can make the world a brighter place. The trick is to bloom right where we are.
The Dandelion's Tale: Read & Listen Edition
by Kevin SheehanIn this poignant story about the friendship between a dandelion and a sparrow, young readers are given a reassuring, yet emotionally powerful introduction to the natural cycle of life. One fine summer day, when Sparrow meets a dandelion with only 10 seed pods left, he asks how he can help. Dandelion laments that a short while ago, she was the brightest yellow, but now a strong wind could blow away her remaining pods and no one will remember her. Together, they decide to write Dandelion's story in the dirt, and so Dandelion tells Sparrow all the things she has seen and loved. Later that night, a storm changes everything. . . . But the tale of Dandelion lives on.This Read & Listen Edition contains audio narration.
The Dark King: Fae - Book 2 (Fae #2)
by C.J. AbediDarkness descends over Roanoke Island in the sequel to the young adult bestseller, FAE. Devilyn Reilly has crossed over to the sinister world of The Dark Fae, reigning over the realm as its King. He is to fulfill a prophecy—to unite the Light and Dark Fae once and for all, but those who love him now fear that he will never be the same again, that he can no longer be trusted, that every trace of the Light he once had is gone forever. Caroline Ellis, the final heir of the Light Fae, must learn to survive without the protection of her one true love. She must come to embrace her own strength to evade those in the Dark court who seek her destruction—for the power is within Caroline to use Light to change Fate itself... Caroline and Devilyn's chemistry is undeniable. Their destiny together inevitable if only they have the will to overcome The Darkness and The Fates. THE DARK KING, the second installment of the stunning Fae trilogy, propels readers into the mystical and magical world of the Light and Dark Fae, where star-crossed love ignites a battle between two powerful kingdoms, one that can consume everything that stands in its path.
Day Dreamers: A Journey of Imagination
by Emily MartinThis companion to Dream Animals celebrates the imagination and will have children dreaming both day and night! Emily Winfield Martin's newest picture book shows readers that letting their imaginations run free will lead them into fantastical day dreams. Whether cloud-gazing or wandering through a museum, reading a book or playing in a tide-pool, the children in this picture book find themselves in places inhabited by magical creatures such as dragons, unicorns, griffins, and jackalopes. A whimsical rhyme accompanies the dream-worthy illustrations.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Day Dreamers: A Journey of Imagination
by Emily MartinThis companion to Dream Animals celebrates the imagination and will have children dreaming both day and night! Emily Winfield Martin's newest picture book shows readers that letting their imaginations run free will lead them into fantastical day dreams. Whether cloud-gazing or wandering through a museum, reading a book or playing in a tide-pool, the children in this picture book find themselves in places inhabited by magical creatures such as dragons, unicorns, griffins, and jackalopes. A whimsical rhyme accompanies the dream-worthy illustrations.
Deep-Sea Disaster (Shark School #1)
by Davy Ocean Aaron BlechaDive into the world of Harry Hammer, a hammerhead shark with a penchant for (mis)adventure in this fin-tastic start to a chapter book series. <P><P>Harry Hammer is a hammerhead shark, although he'd rather be a great white shark, or a tiger shark--anything but himself. But when a class trip to a famous shipwreck almost ends in disaster for Harry and his pals, he realizes the importance of being exactly who he is!
Desert Communities Past and Present (Who Lived Here? Ser.)
by Cindy Jenson-ElliottThe Cahuilla Indians have lived in the hot, dry desert for thousands of years. Learn how they have survived and thrived in this harsh environment and how their lives have changed and remained the same as the world has changed around them.