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Caillou: A Special Guest
by Pierre Brignaud Joceline SanschagrinCaillou is so excited--his Uncle Felix, whom he's never met, is coming for dinner. Yet he doesn't quite understand who Uncle Felix is and why he's getting so much attention from Mommy and Daddy. Full color.
Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella
by Robert D. San SouciYou may think you know this story I am going to tell you, but you have not heard it for true. I was there. So I will tell you the truth of it. Here. Now.
The Little Water Sprite
by Otfried Preussler Winnie Gebhardt-Gayler Anthea BellOne spring day, the little Water Sprite is born in a house of reeds at the bottom of a mill pond. Duckweed soup, pickled water fleas, and other dainties are served to celebrate. The little Water Sprite grows up quickly, and soon he is bored of gazing out the window at the newts and fish swimming by. There is a whole new world to see outside his living room, and the little Water Sprite is determined to explore it! In the pond he makes friends with Cyprian the carp and encounters the fearsome nine-eyed lamprey, but his most thrilling adventures await him on dry land.
The Little Witch
by Otfried Preussler Anthea Bell Winnie Gebhardt-Gayler"Once upon a time there was a little witch who was only a hundred and twenty-seven years old"--that's how the story of the little witch and her talking raven Abraxas begins, and though one hundred and twenty-seven isn't at all old for a witch, Little Witch already has a big problem. Every year, on Walpurgis Night, all the witches of the land meet to dance on Brocken Mountain. Little Witch is still too little to be invited, but this year she decided to sneak in anyway--and got caught by her evil aunt Rumpumpel! Little Witch is in disgrace. Her broomstick has been burned. She's been made to walk home. She's been told that she has a year to pull off some seriously good witchcraft if she wants to be invited to Walpurgis Night ever. And then there's an even bigger problem: What after all does it mean to be a good witch? One way or another, by the end of the story, Little Witch will have proved herself to be the biggest and best witch of all.the last laugh.
Tokyo Friends
by Betty ReynoldsThis multicultural children's book is a a kid-friendly introduction to Japanese culture!Katie is a young American girl living in present-day Tokyo. One day, as she walks her dog, she meets Keiko, a young Japanese girl, and her brother Kenji. <P><P>Join Katie, Keiko and Kenji as they explore the city and its surroundings as they learn about cultural diversity and the customs of their respective countries. Whether eating soba (buckwheat noodles) or spaghetti, studying kana (the alphabet), or dancing at the O-bon festival, the friends discover just how much their two cultures differ--and how much they are alike.Vibrantly illustrated by the author, Tokyo Friends is a wonderful Japanese children's book that introduces young readers to Japanese traditions and customs and also serves well as a valuable beginner's guide to the Japanese language.
ASPCA Pet Rescue Club: A New Home For Truman
by Dana Regan Catherine HapkaWelcome to the Pet Rescue Club! When Janey starts a blog where people can share cute pet photos and stories, she never imagines she'll receive a heartbreaking photo of a skinny, abandoned dog. She calls on her friends Lolli, Zach, and Adam to help - and that's just the start! When these animal-loving fourth graders discover how many animals need help in their suburban hometown, they can't just sit by and do nothing...Animal-crazy Janey can't have any pets of her own because of her father's severe allergies. Her overly-indulgent parents try to make it up to her by giving her everything else she wants, including the latest model tablet computer. So Janey uses the tablet to create a blog where kids can post cute photos of their dogs and cats. But then someone sends in a heartbreaking picture of a skinny dog. Janey isn't sure what to do, so her friends Lolli and Adam get involved to try to help the poor creature. They also enlist hyper Zach from their class at school. He might be annoying, but his mom is a vet who works with the local animal shelter. Can the four of them save the dog - and maybe start a pet rescue club to help other animals in need? Based on the real-life dog named Harry Truman adopted from the ASPCA. See Harry Truman's sweet photo and read about his heart-warming story on the bookmark included with every book! Read a book and help save a life:4%-5% of the purchase price of every Pet Rescue club book goes directly to the ASPCA® so they can continue their mission of helping the helpless.
ASPCA Pet Rescue Club: No Time for Hallie
by Catherine Hapka Dana ReganWelcome to the Pet Rescue Club! When Janey starts a blog where people can share cute pet photos and stories, she never imagines she'll receive a heartbreaking photo of a skinny, abandoned dog. She calls on her friends Lolli and Adam to help - and that's just the start! When these animal-loving fourth graders discover how many animals need help in their suburban hometown, they can't just sit by and do nothing...Zach's neighbors just had a new baby - and now they're threatening to take their cat, Hallie, to the animal shelter! The kids have been volunteering there since starting the Pet Rescue Club, and they know an older cat might have trouble getting adopted. Can they convince the family to give their kitty another chance - or maybe find someone who truly appreciates all that an older kitty has to offer? It won't be easy, especially since Janey is distracted by a lost pet bird and Lolli by a sad classmate . . . Based on a real-life cat named Hallie. See Hallie's sweet photo and read about her heart-warming adoption story on the bookmark included with every book! Read a book and help save a life:4%-5% of the purchase price of every Pet Rescue club book goes directly to the ASPCA® so they can continue their mission of helping the helpless.
ASPCA Pet Rescue Club: The Lonely Pony
by Dana Regan Catherine HapkaWelcome to the Pet Rescue Club! When Janey starts a blog where people can share cute pet photos and stories, she never imagined she'd receive a heartbreaking photo of a skinny, abandoned dog. She calls on her friends Lolli, Zach, and Adam to help - and that's just the start! When these animal-loving fourth graders discover how many animals need help in their suburban hometown, they can't just sit by and do nothing...While out walking a dog one day, Adam notices a shaggy, tiny pony standing alone in a field. Each day he sees the same lonely pony. Has she been abandoned? Looks like another case for the Pet Rescue Club! Will Adam, along with his friends Janey, Lolli, and Zach find a way to help? Read a book and help save a life:4%-5% of the purchase price of every Pet Rescue club book goes directly to the ASPCA® so they can continue their mission of helping the helpless.
ASPCA Pet Rescue Club: Too Big to Run
by Dana Regan Catherine HapkaWhen Janey starts a blog where people can share cute pet photos and stories, she never imagined she'd receive a heartbreaking photo of a skinny, abandoned dog. She calls on her friends Lolli, Zach, and Adam to help - and that's just the start! When these animal-loving fourth graders discover how many animals need help in their suburban hometown, they can't just sit by and do nothing...Zach's mom has a new patient--a giant dog named Millie who has been helping her owner train for a marathon. Millie's knees can't handle all that running and now she needs an expensive operation! Time for the kids in the Pet Rescue Club to help! Together they find a way to help Millie. Read a book and help save a life:4%-5% of the purchase price of every Pet Rescue club book goes directly to the ASPCA® so they can continue their mission of helping the helpless.
The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse
by Eric CarleA brilliant new Eric Carle picture book for the artist in us all Every child has an artist inside them, and this vibrant picture book from Eric Carle will help let it out. The artist in this book paints the world as he sees it, just like a child. There's a red crocodile, an orange elephant, a purple fox and a polka-dotted donkey. More than anything, there's imagination. Filled with some of the most magnificently colorful animals of Eric Carle's career, this tribute to the creative life celebrates the power of art.
National Geographic Readers: Hang On, Monkey!
by Susan B. NeumanHang On, Monkey! uses simple vocabulary and fun pictures to capture the interest and help develop the skills of beginning readers. The crazy antics, humor, and fun information make this new reading experience a treat.
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together
by Mary Ann Hoberman Michael EmberleyJoin the fun as familiar fairy tale characters take starring roles in this latest addition to the New York Times bestselling series YOU READ TO ME, I'LL READ TO YOU. Designed with budding readers in mind, each of the tales is set in three columns with color-coded type as a script for two voices to read separately and together. These tales with a twist will delight and amuse young readers!
Things I See in Church
by Julie StiegemeyerHelp toddlers participate in the church service... through the things they see. Now it's easy to nurture faith development and help your child feel included in the worship service. Things I See in Church helps young children follow along in the service and better understand what is happening. Take it along and start your child on the road to understanding worship!
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
by Sophie Blackall Lindsay MattickBefore Winnie-the-Pooh, there was a real bear named Winnie. In 1914, Harry Colebourn, a veterinarian on his way to tend horses in World War I, followed his heart and rescued a baby bear. He named her Winnie, after his hometown of Winnipeg, and he took the bear to war. Harry Colebourn's real-life great-granddaughter tells the true story of a remarkable friendship and an even more remarkable journey--from the fields of Canada to a convoy across the ocean to an army base in England...And finally to the London Zoo, where Winnie made another new friend: a real boy named Christopher Robin. Here is the remarkable true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.<P><P> Winner of the Caldecott Medal
Mitch And Amy
by Beverly ClearyNine-year-old Mitch and Amy both think being twins is fun, but that doesn't stop them from squabbling. They don't like the same things, and they always try to get the better of each other. Then school bully starts picking on Mitch -- and on Amy, too. Now the twins have something rotten in common: Alan Hibbler. This twosome must set aside their squabbles and band together to defeat a bully!
Meeow and the Big Box
by Sebastien BraunStart with an ordinary brown box. Get out the red paint. Add a chair and a mug. Then, watch as Meeow works his magic, transforming everyday objects into an amazing fire truck. What a clever kitty!
Trouble with Africa
by Robert CalderisiCalderisi shows that Africa has steadily lost markets by its own mismanagement; that corrupt, dictatorial regimes have hobbled agriculture, enterprise and foreign investment; that African family values and fatalism are more destructive than tribalism; and that African leaders prey intentionally on Western guilt. Calderisi exposes the shortcomings and indulgences of foreign aid and debt relief, and proposes his own radical solutions. Drawing on many years of first hand experience, The Trouble with Africa highlights issues which have been ignored by Africa's leaders but have long worried ordinary Africans, diplomats, academics, business leaders, aid workers, volunteers and missionaries. It ripples with stories which only someone who has talked directly to African farmers--and heads of state--could recount. Calderisi's aim is to move beyond the hand-wringing and finger-pointing which dominates most discussions of Africa. Instead, he suggests concrete steps which Africans and the world can take to unlock the talent and enterprise of the continent. 'boisterous, entertaining and highly accessible. [Calderisi] challenges the shibboleths of the aid industry with courage, compassion and humour. A timely and bracing read.'--Michela Wrong, Author of In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz'A timely, intriguing and provocative book. The author's love of the continent shines through every line, yet his bold suggestions will raise eyebrows and provoke debate.' -- Baroness Lynda Chalker, former UK Secretary of State for Overseas Development'a blast of fresh air over a continent that has for decades been suffocating under a blanket of well-meant concern, ineffectual at best, and harmful at worst'--Michael Holman, former Africa editor, Financial Times
Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Gospel
by Joey AllenThe most foundational teachings of the Christian faith are presented in the Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers series at a level preschool and elementary children can understand. In simple and precise language, God-centered theology is promoted, giving children a firm foundation in God's timeless truth. The Gospel relates the good news of salvation to children, at their level of understanding. Even children can grasp God's saving love and His promise to adopt them and give them a home in heaven through faith in Jesus Christ. Full-color Interior * Ages 4-8
Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Mission
by Joey AllenThe most foundational teachings of the Christian faith are presented in the Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers series at a level preschool and elementary children can understand. In simple and precise language, God-centered theology is promoted, giving children a firm foundation in God's timeless truth. The Mission presents God's worldwide plan to call people from every nation to worship Him through Jesus Christ. God invites children to share His good news with a world of people who desperately need a Savior. Full-color Interior * Ages 4-8
Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Scripture
by Joey AllenThe most foundational teachings of the Christian faith are presented in the Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers series at a level preschool and elementary children can understand. In simple and precise language, God-centered theology is promoted, giving children a firm foundation in God's timeless truth. The Scripture teaches children that the Word of God is true, inspired, reliable, and profitable to lead them to God and a life of godliness. This book is a tool to help youngsters find wisdom that leads to salvation, guidance for everyday living, and hope for the future through the Bible. Full-color Interior * Ages 4-8
Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Trinity
by Joey AllenThe most foundational teachings of the Christian faith are presented in the Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers series at a level preschool and elementary children can understand. In simple and precise language, God-centered theology is promoted, giving children a firm foundation in God's timeless truth. The Trinity promotes the Christian doctrine that there is one God who exists as three persons- the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This teaching is important for children to relate rightly to each member of the godhead. Our ideas about God affect every area of our lives. Full-color Interior * Ages 4-8
All About Japan
by Kazumi Wilds Willamarie Moore**2012 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner!**A cultural adventure for kids, All About Japan offers a journey to a new place--and ways to bring it to life! Dive into stories, play some games from Japan, learn some Japanese songs.Two friends, a boy from the country and a girl from the city, take us on a tour of their beloved land through their eyes. They introduce us to their homes, families, favorite places, school life, holidays and more! Celebrate the cherry blossom festival Learn traditional Japanese songs and poems Make easy recipes like mochi (New Year's sweet rice cakes) and okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza or pancakes) Create origami frogs, samurai helmets and more! Beyond the fun and fascinating facts, you'll also learn about the spirit that makes Japan one-of-a-kind. This is a book for families to treasure together.
My First Book of Chinese Words
by Faye-Lynn Wu Aya PadrónMy First Book of Chinese Words introduces young children to basic words and concepts in the Chinese language through colorful rhymes and beautiful imagery. It is a book that parents and young children will enjoy reading together. The Chinese words in the book are all common, everyday items and the rhymes are informative and fun for children.The goal of My First Book of Chinese Words is to familiarize children with the basic sounds and written characters of Chinese; to introduce core concepts of Chinese culture and to illustrate the ways in which Chinese sounds differ from English ones. Teachers and parents will welcome the cultural notes at the back of the book and appreciate how the book is organized using a familiar ABC structure. Each word is presented in Chinese characters (both Simplified and Traditional) as well as Romanized Pinyin for easy pronunciation.With the help of this book, we hope more children (and adults) will soon join the more than one billion people worldwide who speak Chinese!
A Pet for Kei-Chan
by Nancy NashThis multicultural children's story features unique Japanese watercolor illustrations that kids and parents will love.This is a picture-story of a lonely little Japanese girl, and her touching search for a friend.<P><P> "Sometimes I'm kind of lonely because I don't have any brothers or sisters. Last night I dreamed I had a pet". Kei-chan searches the land for a new friend, any animal will do, birds, turtles, even butterflies. A Pet for Kei-chan is a very special book that reminds one that pets are everywhere, one only needs to look.Little girls in all lands love animals, and Kei-chan's fun adventure in Japan will be warmly received by all four to eight year olds.
Let's Learn Hawaiian: A Word-Picture Book
by Doris Sadler Sibyl HancockAloha! Welcome to Hawaii! Travel through the pages of this very charming word-and-picture storybook.The many attractively arranged illustrations will have special appeal for children. The words here are simple ones we might use everyday. <P><P>There is laughter here, too--so important to keep a child's attention and help put an idea across.But it is not only children who can benefit from this presentation, a unique arrangement of pictures and facts about Hawaii. It should be of particular interest to adults and parents, teachers in the classroom, travelers to the Islands, or those simply interested in learning something about Hawaii, its language and traditions.Come with us to taste a fresh white niu, hear an old Hawaiian mele, or wiggle your toes in the moana. Some of the charms and flavor of the Islands are here; we hope that you will find it and want to come back to read this Hawaiian picture storybook again and again!