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Red Kite, Blue Kite (Hyperion Picture Book (eBook))
by Ji-li JiangWhen Tai Shan and his father, Baba, fly kites from their roof and look down at the crowded city streets below, they feel free, like the kites. Baba loves telling Tai Shan stories while the kites--one red, and one blue--rise, dip, and soar together. Then, a bad time comes. People wearing red armbands shut down the schools, smash store signs, and search houses. Baba is sent away, and Tai Shan goes to live with Granny Wang. Though father and son are far apart, they have a secret way of staying close. Every day they greet each other by flying their kites???one red, and one blue???until Baba can be free again, like the kites. Inspired by the dark time of the Cultural Revolution in China, this is a soaring tale of hope that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to love from a distance.
Rescue Princesses #5: The Snow Jewel (Rescue Princesses #5)
by Paula HarrisonThese are no ordinary princesses-they're Rescue Princesses! Northernland is the snowiest kingdom the Rescue Princesses have ever visited. They are delighted to go sledding, drink hot cocoa, and make friends with the girl who lives there, Princess Freya. When Princess Freya's mischievous kitten goes missing, the princesses leap into action. They have to find the kitten-even if it means letting Freya in on their Rescue Princess secret.
Rescue Princesses #6: The Magic Rings (Rescue Princesses #6)
by Paula HarrisonThese are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses! Princess Emily's sister, Lottie, is the newest member of the Rescue Princesses. She's very excited to have animal adventures of her very own. When a foal disappears from the palace stables, Lottie is eager to prove she has what it takes to be a true Rescue Princess.
Rescue Princesses #7: The Lost Gold (Rescue Princesses #7)
by Paula HarrisonThese are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses! Princess Isabella loves her rain forest kingdom and its amazing creatures. She must spring into action when treasure hunters start digging up the forest and scaring all the animals.
Rescue Princesses #8: The Shimmering Stone (Rescue Princesses #8)
by Paula HarrisonThese are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses! Princess Amina is excited that her fellow Rescue Princesses are visiting for her cousin's wedding. When a wounded tiger is found in the hills, the girls know her cubs can't survive without their mother. The Rescue Princesses must find them, royal wedding or no royal wedding!
Rescue Princesses #9: The Silver Locket (Rescue Princesses #9)
by Paula HarrisonJoin the Rescue Princesses!
Resting Places: with Lovable, Furry Old Grover (Pictureback(R))
by Jon StoneWhen elbows, thumbs, ears, and even belly buttons get tired, Grover has the perfect solution: a resting place for each part of the body. He invites children to try them out by placing their own elbows, etc., right on the shapes indicated on the pages of this imaginative book.
Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette
by Selene CastrovillaSociety of School Librarians International Book Award HonorCalifornia Reading Association Eureka! Nonfiction HonorBank Street College Best Children's Book of the YearBooklist Top Ten Biography for YouthYoung fans of the smash Broadway hit "Hamilton" will enjoy this narrative nonfiction picture book story about the important friendship between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette during the Revolutionary War. Lafayette has come to America to offer his services to the patriotic cause. Inexperienced but dedicated, he is a much-needed ally and not only earns a military position with the Continental Army but also Washington's respect and admiration. This picture book presents the human side of history, revealing the bond between two famous Revolutionary figures. Both the author and illustrator worked with experts and primary sources to represent both patriots and the war accurately and fairly.
Riff Raff: Can't You See? We're Lost at Sea! (I Can Read Level 2)
by Susan SchadeLand ho! The adorable mice pirates are on their way home when they encounter a serious storm.A gust of wind blows away the map and causes Captain Riff Raff to get a big WHAP on the head, making their voyage a bit more complicated. The mice pirates must put their paws together to find their way!I Can Read books are designed to encourage a love of reading. Riff Raff: Can't You See? We're Lost at Sea! is a Level 2 book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Riff Raff: Shiver Me Whiskers! (I Can Read Level 2)
by Susan SchadeRiff Raff's cave has become crowded, and with the mice pirates in close quarters, things are getting a bit rowdy! Can the brave buccaneers evade Gorgon Zola's gang and make it to a new cave, safe and sound?Riff Raff stars in another hilarious I Can Read, perfect for beginning buccaneers—and readers!
Riley
by Susan HughesMeet Riley, a loving golden retriever puppy!Kat and her BFF Maya love playing with the puppies at her aunt Jenn's grooming business, Tails Up! The girls know that every dog has its own special personality...and problems. Luckily, Kat and Maya are always there to help a puppy in need! When a sweet golden retriever puppy named Riley is boarded at Tails Up!, Kat and Maya couldn't be more excited! Riley is supersweet and friendly. But when a new girl named Grace shows up in Kat's class, she finds herself wishing Grace was as easy to get along with as Riley. Kat is disappointed to find herself paired up with Grace, who can't seem to get that mean look off of her face! But is Grace unkind, or is she just lonely? Maybe Riley can help her figure it out!
Rivers, Streams, and Lakes (Rigby PM Plus Blue (Levels 9-11), Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3 Level Q)
by Jan AndersonRivers, Streams, and Lakes by Jan Anderson
Robin Hoodie: Book 3
by Dave Woods Chris InnsIt's Robin Hoodie vs robbin' Prince John!'Tis a terrible crime! Prince John has stolen all the sweets from the children of Sherbet Forest. So it's up to brave Robin Hoodie and his Merry Boyz - Very Little John, Will Starlett, Friar Tuckshop and Maid Marionette - to get them back.Will Robin Hoodie's sweet plan go sour?
Robomop
by Sean TaylorThis is Robomop, a hardworking robot who's good at his job, which is cleaning...well, yes, the public restroom. But it's not all mopping, slopping, rubbing, and scrubbing. Robomop also does a wicked honky-tonk dance to the window washer's radio, and he dreams of seeing the sun and sky. So when he's carried outside one day, Robomop believes his wish has come true at last. Has it? Well one thing is for certain: for this little robot, finding his place in the world means never giving up trying.
Robot Rumble
by Franklin W. Dixon Scott BurroughsA robot robbery suggests science fair foul play in this Hardy Boys Secret Files mystery.It's time for the annual Bayport Science Fair, and Frank, Joe, and their friend Phil are determined to have the winning entry. With their spiffy homemade robot, they are convinced they can finally top their classmate, Cissy Zermeno, who has won the past two years. But right before the boys are about to bring Mr. Roboto to the fair, Phil discovers that their prized creation has gone missing! Did town bully (and usual suspect) Adam Ackerman steal him out of jealousy? Or was Cissy worried she would have to settle for second place this year? It's up to the boys to figure out how Mr. Roboto found his way out of Phil's garage. Will they get him back in time to compete?
Robots Don't Clean Toilets #3 (The Doodles of Sam Dibble #3)
by J. PressWith the School Invention Fair coming up, Sam is determined to invent the best invention. First, he builds a robot that&’ll clean the toilet (but it refuses). He tries a fart fan (but that just creates a mess at lunch). Will Sam come to the fair empty-handed, or will he create something great and win a prize?
The Roman Mystery Scrolls: Book 4
by Caroline Lawrence Helen ForteFloridius the Soothsayer has been asked to read the omens for a wealthy man whose villa appears to be haunted. The pay is good but it means studying a sheep's liver and poor Floridius faints at the sight of blood! Can Threptus solve the mystery and save his friend from embarrassment?Join Threptus and Floridius on their hilarious and action-packed adventures among Rome's superstitious underclass, and don't miss this ruder, funnier and still historically accurate companion to The Roman Mysteries.
The Roman Mystery Scrolls: Book 3
by Caroline Lawrence Helen ForteThreptus the former beggar boy has teamed up with Floridius, a soothsayer and seller of sacred chickens. Together they earn a living helping people solve problems and mysteries. In this third book of the series, it is the time of Saturnalia - when all the rules are turned upside down and chaos ensues. Threptus is enjoying the mayhem but the thunder omens are disturbing. Can Threptus help his friend matchmake and avoid the disaster threatened by the thunder omen?
Romping Monsters, Stomping Monsters
by Jane YolenThose little monsters are back — and on the move! Jane Yolen takes her rhymes to the playground, aided by Kelly Murphy’s exuberant illustrations. Stretching, twirling, tumbling, jumping! Welcome to a playground teeming with monsters, bristling with energy, and scaring up ways to have fun. Monsters swing and slide and piggyback ride. Monsters run three-legged races and fall on their faces. Monsters eat monster-sicles and vie for the fountain (Gulp...Grrrr...Grumble...Growl...All better now!). In this high-octane sequel to Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters, wild and whimsical artwork revs up a read-aloud text that will have little listeners jumping up to join the action.
Roy G. Biv Is Mad at Me Because I Love Pink!
by Nancy Guettier&“A cute story that teaches the colors of the rainbow&” from the author of Mermaids on Mars and Circus in the Sky (The Naptime Reviewer). Roy G. Biv Is Mad at Me Because I Love Pink! is an educational and playful story about learning of the colors of the rainbow. Roy G. Biv is an acronym for the sequence of the hues in the rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet. &“Singer-songwriter and children&’s book author Nancy Guettier finds inspiration in each of her kids to write entertaining children&’s stories. Guettier&’s style is whimsical and fun, making learning effortless . . . Roy G. Biv Is Mad at Me Because I Love Pink! is centered around Genevieve who loves splashing in puddles after a rain shower. Mostly, Genevieve loves pink; however, pink is not a color in the rainbow. Understandably that upsets Roy G. Biv, who convinces her to experience all the colors of the rainbow.&” —MySocialGoodNews.com &“Your children will dive in to Genevieve&’s adventure with Roy G. Biv, as he tries to show her that pink is a fine color but she should try other ones as well. Your toddler will learn so much about colors and will be able to associate them with colorful objects they may encounter in their everyday routine.&” —TheBabySpot.ca
A Royal Wedding: Super Special
by Erica-Jane Waters Helen PerelmanTake part in the sweetest celebration Sugar Valley has ever seen in this Candy Fairies super special!Princess Lolli is getting married! From the engagement party to the wedding, from the bouquet to the dress, there is so much to be done--and the Candy Fairies are eager to help. At first the Candy Fairies aren't sure they'll be invited, but then Lolli asks them to be her Gumdrop Girls (aka flower girls) and to make her beautiful lollipop bouquet! But preparation for the royal wedding won't be without its up and downs... This extra-long Candy Fairies adventure is full of delicious details and fanciful festivities!
A Royal Wedding: Super Special (Candy Fairies)
by Erica-Jane Waters Helen PerelmanTake part in the sweetest celebration Sugar Valley has ever seen in this Candy Fairies super special! Princess Lolli is getting married! From the engagement party to the wedding, from the bouquet to the dress, there is so much to be done-and the Candy Fairies are eager to help. At first the Candy Fairies aren't sure they'll be invited, but then Lolli asks them to be her Gumdrop Girls (aka flower girls) and to make her beautiful lollipop bouquet! But preparation for the royal wedding won't be without its up and downs. . . This extra-long Candy Fairies adventure is full of delicious details and fanciful festivities!
Salamander Frog and Polliwog What Is an Amphibian: What Is An Amphibian? (Animal Groups Are Categorical)
by Brian ClearyThis book introduces the child to various amphibians, their anatomy and their habitat.
Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too!)
by Leslie Kimmelman Stefano TambelliniWhen Charlie moves next door to Sam, he's thrilled to have a new friend--even if she is a girl. Charlie has a little sister, also named Sam--or Sam Too, as the other Sam comes to call her. Both Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too) are Jewish, and they try to live by the religion's motto: Love your neighbor as yourself. The five brief chapters in this book, accompanied by colorful illustrations, highlight the value of friendship and its ups and downs.