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The Sun and the Seasons
by Lesli Favor Lori O'DeaAs Earth travels around the sun, the sun warms Earth. During Earth's journey each year, we have four seasons. What is special about each one?
Sun Moon Star
by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Ivan ChermayeffThe only children&’s book by the author of Slaughterhouse-Five &“spins the Nativity tale in a cerebral, humanist direction&” (The New York Times Book Review). Sun Moon Star is the story of the birth of Jesus—as told by Kurt Vonnegut. This children&’s book takes the newborn Jesus&’ perspective, offering beautiful and insightful descriptions of the world from someone newly born into it. In this book, we follow Jesus and meet the people most important to his life—presented in new and surprising ways. A powerful departure from Vonnegut&’s more adult work, Sun Moon Star gives readers a rare glimpse of the writer&’s talent in a format that&’s unique and unexpected. This book&’s well-crafted simplicity is sure to make it a favorite—with both children and adult readers who are Vonnegut fans. &“Vonnegut tells the story of the Nativity in his own original style that&’s both delightful and charming. Complete with illustrations, this is a read suitable for both children and adults alike.&”—The Bookbag, UK &“It&’s Vonnegut&’s descriptions of the sheer newness of human experience (the child&’s &‘fourth dream was simply green. It had never seen/ green/ before&’) that make this an intriguing and memorable perspective on the Incarnation.&”—Publishers Weekly
Sun Power: A Book About Renewable Energy (Earth Matters Ser.)
by Esther PorterWhat makes our car go and our lights glow? Energy! Learn about clean, renewable power made by the sun, wind, water, and the earth.
Super-Silly Jokes and Riddles
by Highlights For ChildrenBursting with hundreds of kid-approved jokes, riddles, cartoons, and word puzzles from Highlights, these collections will trigger a giggle attack every time kids open them. Laugh It Up! and Say It Again! are perfect for sharing laughs with friends and family. The hilarious illustrations by David Coulson and Mike Dammer add to the fun.
Super Spiders (Walk On The Wild Side Ser.)
by Charlotte GuillainHow do spiders make their webs? How do spiders eat their prey? How many eyes do spiders have? This title takes a fun look at spiders through engaging photos and lively text.
Superstar Fairies #1: Jessie the Lyrics Fairy (Superstar Fairies #1)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! Jessie the Lyrics Fairy's magic music note is missing -- and now singers everywhere are forgetting the words to their songs! Can Rachel and Kirsty help Jessie track down her magic? Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Superstar Fairies #2: Adele the Voice Fairy (Superstar Fairies #2)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! What's that awful noise? Without Adele the Voice Fairy's music note, superstars' voices are cracking and squeaking. Rachel and Kirsty have to do something -- and fast! Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Superstar Fairies #3: Vanessa the Choreography Fairy (Superstar Fairies #3)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! Oh, no! Vanessa the Choreography Fairy is missing her music note. Now dancers are stumbling all over! Can Rachel and Kirsty help save the day -- and the dance moves? Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Superstar Fairies #4: Miley the Stylist Fairy (Superstar Fairies #4)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! Fashion disaster alert -- Miley the Stylist Fairy's magic music note is gone! Rachel, Kirsty, and Miley are on the hunt for the missing magic. But it won't be easy to find. . . . Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Superstar Fairies #5: Frankie the Makeup Fairy (Superstar Fairies #5)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! Frankie the Makeup Fairy needs Rachel and Kirsty's help to find her missing music note. Without it, everyone's makeup makes them look like clowns -- but no one thinks it's very funny! Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Superstar Fairies #6: Alyssa the Star-Spotter Fairy (Superstar Fairies #6)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! It's always exciting to discover a brand-new superstar, and that's just what Alyssa the Star-Spotter Fairy does! But she can't do her job without her magic music note. Can Rachel and Kirsty help her find the magic -- and a new superstar? Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Superstar Fairies #7: Cassie the Concert Fairy (Superstar Fairies #7)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! Cassie the Concert Fairy is in charge of concerts everywhere! It's a big job, and it's going all wrong without her magic music note. If Rachel and Kirsty can't help track it down, concerts everywhere will be ruined! Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Sweet Dreams, Curious George (Curious George)
by Margret Rey H.A. ReyWhat will it take to get a monkey back to sleep in the middle of the night?George is so excited about reading Chicken Little, the new book from the library! But when George goes to sleep, he dreams that the sky is falling, just like in his book! What is a woken-up little monkey to do in the middle of the night? Ask for another story, jump on the bed, drink some warm milk? With the help of the man with the yellow hat and a telescope, he finds a starry solution that will turn his scary dreams into sweet dreams.With art in the style of H.A. Rey and engaging yet soothing text, this book will lull young readers into their own pleasant slumber.
Taffy Saltwater's Yummy Summer Day
by Michael ParaskevasCreater of Nick's popular series Maggie and the Ferocious Beast, Michael Paraskevas heads to the seashore to introduce a happy-go-lucky heroine who is determined to build the perfect palace of sand. Taffy's pluck is evident as she and her friends make due with a spot on the crowded beach, but when Rollo, the cheery beach ball, is carried off in the style of Mary Poppins, via umbrella, Taffy must hurry to rescue him. Fortunately, Bob the inflatable sea serpent is in Taffy's bag, and soon he is tearing down the beach, in hot pursuit. Michael Paraskevas has been a bouyant and cheery presence in the picture book market for over twenty years, and Taffy's bright colors, beautiful seascapes, and colorful characters are sure to please parents and children alike.
Tamalitos
by Jorge Argueta Domi Elisa AmadoIn his fourth cooking poem for young children, Jorge Argueta encourages more creativity and fun in the kitchen as he describes how to make tamalitos from corn masa and cheese, wrapped in cornhusks. In simple, poetic language, Argueta shows young cooks how to mix and knead the dough before dropping a spoonful into a cornhusk, wrapping it up and then steaming the little package. He once again makes cooking a full sensory experience, beating on a pot like a drum, dancing the corn dance, delighting in the smell of corn . . . And at the end, he suggests inviting the whole family to come and enjoy the delicious tamalitos "made of corn with love. " Domi's vivid paintings, featuring a sister and her little brother making tamalitos together, are a perfect accompaniment to the colorful text.
Tamarin Monkeys (Monkeys Ser.)
by Mary R. DunnKnown for their wild hair, tamarin monkeys are an at-risk member of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these endangered primates.
Tara Duncan and the Forbidden Book (Tara Duncan Ser.)
by Princess Sophie Audouin-MamikonianOn the planet OtherWorld, Tara’s friend Cal is convicted of a crime he didn’t commit, and she and her friends set out to prove him innocent. It’s an unlikely crew: Tara, the riddle-loving Fabrice, Robin the half-elf, Sparrow the shape-shifting princess, and Tara’s cultured grandfather—and black Lab—Manitou. Blue gnomes help Cal break out of prison, but at a terrible price. To force him to help liberate their people from an evil wizard, they infect Cal with a time-release poison that Tara and her friends must race to neutralize. Helped by Fafnir the dwarf, they defeat the wizard and travel to Demonic Limbo for evidence of Cal’s innocence. There, Tara has a wrenching encounter with the ghost of her dead father.Back on OtherWorld, the situation is grim. Fafnir accidentally releases the terrible Devourer of Souls, who nearly conquers the planet. In desperation, Tara changes into a dragon and allies herself with her nemesis, Magister. They defeat the Devourer, and Tara hurls Magister into Limbo, hopefully forever. Meanwhile, the Empress of Omois has discovered that Tara is her niece and heir. She insists that Tara come live on OtherWorld for good. If Tara refuses, it will mean war. This is the exciting sequel to Tara Duncan and the Spellbinders and is sure to captivate young readers for hours of excitement and adventure!
Tari: The Little Balinese Dancer
by Garretta Lamore Pamela NoensieTari lives on the beautiful island of Bali with her family and friends. She lives a wonderful life, marked by all the things that make Bali special--the lively temple celebrations which occur regularly in her village, the gorgeous suroundings, the warm feelings of her Balinese neighbors, and, most importantly, dance.Tari lives to dance. Just like her beloved grandmother, dance exists for both of them as a favorite art form. One day, Tari's grandmother gives her a special gift--but shortly after, she passes away. In a special ceremony, Tari and her family bid goodbye to her grandmother. Tari gives her grandmother the best gift she knows how to give--a perfect performance of a dance that her grandmother, too, performed when she was very young.Intended for young girls who love to dance, Tari: The Little Balinese Dancer is a moving tale set on the tropical island of Bali, and it provides an excellent introduction to key aspects of Balinese culture. No matter what her ethnicity, young girls will easily relate to the special themes in this story, including the importance of family and the strong bonds of community, traditions such as the famous Legong dance, death of a family member, and the grieving process. Full of traditional Balinese Hindu beliefs, this story offers the message that kids all over the world are unified in the ways they feel about the people and things they love.
Tari: The Little Balinese Dancer
by Garretta Lamore Pamela NoensieTari lives on the beautiful island of Bali with her family and friends. She lives a wonderful life, marked by all the things that make Bali special--the lively temple celebrations which occur regularly in her village, the gorgeous suroundings, the warm feelings of her Balinese neighbors, and, most importantly, dance.Tari lives to dance. Just like her beloved grandmother, dance exists for both of them as a favorite art form. One day, Tari's grandmother gives her a special gift--but shortly after, she passes away. In a special ceremony, Tari and her family bid goodbye to her grandmother. Tari gives her grandmother the best gift she knows how to give--a perfect performance of a dance that her grandmother, too, performed when she was very young.Intended for young girls who love to dance, Tari: The Little Balinese Dancer is a moving tale set on the tropical island of Bali, and it provides an excellent introduction to key aspects of Balinese culture. No matter what her ethnicity, young girls will easily relate to the special themes in this story, including the importance of family and the strong bonds of community, traditions such as the famous Legong dance, death of a family member, and the grieving process. Full of traditional Balinese Hindu beliefs, this story offers the message that kids all over the world are unified in the ways they feel about the people and things they love.
Ten Things I Love About You
by Daniel KirkFans of Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie will enjoy Rabbit and Pig’s clever back-and-forth which shows the funny ways friends bounce ideas and feelings off each other.Rabbit just adores his friend Pig. So he is excited to make a list of all the things he loves about Pig. And who better to help him write the list than Pig himself? But Pig is busy, and keeps sending Rabbit away. But no matter what Pig does, Rabbit is inspired to add another thing to his list. When Pig says, “Rabbit, I'm starting to lose my patience!” Rabbit has #6—“I love Pig because he’s not afraid to show his feelings!” Fortunately, Pig’s dwindling patience is rewarded when Rabbit completes his list—and the two realize exactly why they are such good pals.
The Test of Time (Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time)
by Geronimo StiltonA thrilling quest into the past.A fur-raising journey through time!I, Geronimo Stilton, found myself traveling through time once again! While testing his latest time machine, Professor von Volt accidently brought some history into the present. Tops, our triceratops friend, Helen of Troy, Attila the Hun, Charlemagne, and Christopher Columbus were all in present day New Mouse City! My friends and I climb into the new time machine to take them back in time. But we aren't sure the new machine works perfectly! Can we return everyone to their proper place in time and make it back in one piece?
Thea Stilton and the Chocolate Sabotage: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (Thea Stilton #19)
by Thea StiltonJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship!The Thea Sisters are visiting a friend in Ecuador who has a sweet job -- he runs a chocolate factory! His factory is in the running for a major award for its environmental methods. But suddenly, chocolate production starts to malfunction. Is it sabotage? It's up to the Thea Sisters to solve this mouthwatering mystery!
Thea Stilton and the Journey to the Lion's Den: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (Thea Stilton #17)
by Thea StiltonJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on this adventure packed with mystery and friendship!The Thea Sisters are in Kenya on a photo safari! The mouselets love exploring the magnificent landscape and learning about the animals on the reserve they're visiting. A lion cub has just been born -- but while they're there, he's kidnapped! It's up to the Thea Sisters to rescue him in an adventure across the savanna.
Thea Stilton and the Legend of the Fire Flowers: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (Thea Stilton Graphic Novels #15)
by Thea StiltonJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters in this adventure packed with mystery and friendship! <P><P>The Thea Sisters are in Hawaii to compete in an international hula festival. The mouselets are having a great time -- until they learn that the festival is located on the side of a volcano that is about to erupt! No one else seems know about the danger. The Thea Sisters don't have any time to lose! <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Thea Stilton and the Spanish Dance Mission: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (Thea Stilton #16)
by Thea StiltonJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on this adventure packed with mystery and friendship!The Thea Sisters are visiting friends at a lively festival in Spain. But the theft of a precious fan turns their trip into an investigation! They end up hot on the trail of a secret treasure . . . but they're not the only ones searching for it. Can the mouselets solve the mystery in time? It's a mission full of flamenco dance!