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Sincerely, Emerson: A Girl, Her Letter, and the Helpers All Around Us
by Emerson WeberOne tiny act of kindness can have a huge impact. And in this heartwarming, hopeful, absolutely true story, a simple letter does just that.A true story that quickly went viral, this is now a timely, extraordinary picture book. Sincerely, Emerson follows eleven-year-old Emerson Weber as she writes a letter of thanks to her postal carrier, Doug, and creates a nationwide outpouring of love.This is a story of gratitude, hope, and recognition: for all the essential helpers we see everyday, and all those who go unseen. Perfect for sharing alongside such favorites as Pat Zietlow Miller and Jen Hill's Be Kind and Matt de la Peña and Loren Long's Love.There are lots of ways to help the world go round:Some people collect the trash. Some stock grocery shelves. Some drive buses and trains. Some help people who are sick. Some deliver our mail. And some people write letters.
Since the Baby Came: A Sibling's Learning-to-Love Story in 16 Poems
by Kathleen Long BostromThis charming, playful story-in-verse introduces children to a variety of different poetic forms while walking them through all the twists and turns of welcoming a new baby into the family.Mama is having a baby.Everything&’s starting to change.God, can you tell me what happened?Life is becoming so strange.Since the Baby Came offers a unique take on a timeless topic. The heartfelt and humorous drama unfolds completely in verse, addressing the full range of emotions a young child experiences when a new baby joins the family—from surprise and confusion to feelings of neglect and jealousy to wholehearted tenderness and affection. The book also introduces young children to the playfulness and fun of various forms of poetry, from senryu to villanelle. Look out! It&’s a diaper volcano!Forgive me for being abrupt.There isn&’t much time to explain—OH!That thing is about to erupt!
Simply Delicious!
by Margaret MahyMr. Minky, ice cream cone in hand for his boy Finnegan, mounts his bike and rides home along the lumpy, bumpy jungle track. The cone attracts the attention of two butterflies, a toucan, a spider monkey, a tiger, and a crocodile. "Simply delicious!" each animal cries and heads down the jungle track in hot pursuit of the cone. Mr. Minky is a clever and limber fellow, however; his brains and physical agility insure that Finnegan gets his cone. And what of the disappointed, and hungry, animals? Well, there's this thing called the food chain. Other books by this author are available in this library.
Simple Stories of Strong Women: An A to Z Guide to Girl Power
by Lisa GravesSo many women in history spent their entire lives dedicated to a career, freedom, women’s rights, education, science, or proving they could do just about anything– from hiking Mount Everest to winning an Olympic medal! We can all learn and find inspiration from this collection of courageous stories that show us how each of these women achieved their dreams. This collection is an A to Z guide of inspiring stories of strong women.
The Simple Science Activity Book: 20 Things to Make and Do at Home to Learn About Science
by Jane BullLittle crafters will become little scientists as they explore, experiment, make, and create their way through every STEAM project.Learn through play with this hands-on crafty science book that introduces inquisitive children to the wonders of science through craft projects with everyday objects.The Simple Science Activity Book contains more than 20 fun-filled craft projects, each accompanied by a &‘What&’s the science?&’ section explaining how key scientific concepts work. Children can enjoy getting stuck in and learn how to make a toy raft and discover what makes their boat float, or how to create an ice sculpture and learn about the changing states of solids and liquids. They&’ll discover the world around them like they&’ve never seen it before!This hands-on science activity book for children offers: - Over 20 activities that are easy for children aged 5-7 to do on their own, with only a handful of steps requiring an adult to help.- A range of different projects, including art, photography, crafts, cooking, and gardening, all using everyday objects found in and around the home.- An introduction to key skills like problem-solving, observation, and hands-on learning through fun scientific experiments. With The Simple Science Activity Book, difficult concepts like buoyancy, gravity, and aerodynamics become meaningful and accessible to young children through play. Award-winning author Jane Bull combines art, craft, and cooking activities with solid scientific learning, showing children that science, technology, engineering, art, and maths are all around us – and in everything we make and do!
Simple Origami Airplanes
by Andrew DewarFold and fly your own realistic paper airplanes with this easy origami kit. Simple Origami Airplanes Mini Kit presents a collection of realistic origami paper airplanes from well-known author and paper aviation expert Andrew Dewar. Dewar has spent decades perfecting the art of folding easy paper airplanes that both look great and fly well. Simple Origami Airplanes Mini Kit features models with sturdy wings and fuselages—these designs are so perfectly balanced that a gentle throw results in amazing flights, time after time. All the origami projects are designed to be simple enough to be considered "origami-for-kids" kits, and can be assembled by beginning origami folders. Paper airplanes are a great way for children to learn origami and gain an interest and appreciation for this fascinating art form. The flashy folding papers already have plane images printed on them, making the finished origami planes look as awesome as they fly. As an added bonus, the accompanying DVD shows precise instructions and tips from the designer. This origami kit contains: Full-colored 32-page booklet Step-by-step instructions and diagrams 6 original design projects for planes 24 origami folding papers A variety of colors with printed fold lines A DVD with easy-to-follow video tutorials Fun and accessible for both the paper crafts novice and the more season paper folder, this wonderfully giftable origami kit gets you started right away and is a great value. The pre-colored origami paper is ready to fold—No scissors or glue required! Origami airplane projects include: The Razor The Octopus The Starbird The Swordfish The Frankenplane The Orbit
Simple Origami Airplanes
by Andrew DewarFold and fly your own realistic paper airplanes with this easy origami book.Simple Origami Airplanes presents a collection of realistic origami paper airplanes from well-known author and paper aviation expert Andrew Dewar. Dewar has spent decades perfecting the art of folding easy paper airplanes that both look great and fly well. Simple Origami Airplanes features models with sturdy wings and fuselages-these designs are so perfectly balanced that a gentle throw results in amazing flights, time after time.All the origami projects are designed to be simple enough to be considered "origami-for-kids" projects, and can be assembled by beginning origami folders. Paper airplanes are a great way for children to learn origami and gain an interest and appreciation for this fascinating art form.This origami book contains: Full-colored origami assembly book Step-by-step instructions and diagrams 16 original design projects for planesFun and accessible for both the paper crafts novice and the more season paper folder, this wonderfully giftable origami book gets you started right away and is a great value.Origami airplane projects include: Flying Wing Beta Jet Kraken Interceptor Shark's Tooth And many more...
Simple Machines: Wheels, Levers, and Pulleys
by David A. AdlerHow many simple machines do you use every day? Probably more than you realize! Machines make work easier— helping break things apart, lift heavy objects, and change the power and direction of force applied to them. In this accessible picture book, celebrated nonfiction author David A. Adler outlines different types of simple machines—wedges, wheels, levers, pulleys, and more—and gives common examples of how we use them every day. Anna Raff's bright illustrations show how simple machines work—and add a dose of fun and humor, too. Two appealing kids and their comical cat use machines to ride see-saws, turn knobs, and even eat apples. Perfect for classrooms or for budding engineers to read on their own, Simple Machines uses clear, simple language to introduce important mechanical vocabulary, and easy-to-understand examples to illustrate how we use machines to solve all kinds of problems. Don't miss David A. Adler and Anna Raff's other science collaborations—including Light Waves; Magnets Push, Magnets Pull; and Things That Float and Things That Don't.
Simple Machines (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
by D. J. WardRead and find out about six simple machines—the lever, the wheel and axle, the pulley, the ramp, the wedge, and the screw—in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Machines help make work easier, like when you need to lift something heavy or reach way up high. Can you adjust a seesaw to lift an elephant? What happens when you combine two or more simple machines? Read and find out out in the proven winner Simple Machines!This clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, uses clear explanations and simple, fun diagrams to explain how machines work. This book also includes a glossary and a find out more section with a lever experiment.This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs:Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
Simone Biles: a Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by JaNay Brown-WoodHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Olympic medalist and world-champion gymnast Simone Biles! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers.This Little Golden Book about Simone Biles--the superstar Olympic athlete whose performance in the gymnastics arena has cemented her GOAT status--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:• LeBron James• Lionel Messi• Tom Brady• Muhammad Ali• Katie Ledecky
Simon Says: Seasons (Simon)
by Gilles TiboMeet Simon, a little boy with big dreams. His imagination leads him to all kinds of wonderful adventures. With the help of his friend, Marlene, and with his own special spirit, Simon makes each season a memorable one.Simon welcomes spring — As the snow begins to melt, Simon decides he will hurry spring’s arrival. When his drum fails to call it forth, he tries fantastic but charmingly imaginative ways to pull flowers from the earth, tempt birds to return, and encourage bears to awaken — only to discover that spring will come in its own time, despite what we try to do to make it come any sooner.Simon in summer — Simon loves summer so much that he never wants it to end. When he sees the first signs of fall, he seeks advice from a heron and a cow, who tell him how to make summer last. Simon tries by making the frogs sing, pleasing the butterflies with paper flowers, and keeping the sun high in the sky.Simon and the wind — Simon tries to use the wind to fly. As he blows bubbles into the breeze, he thinks he can make one large enough to carry him. His friend Marlene brings him a cardboard box, and Simon asks the birds to carry it like a plane across the sky. Finally, Simon learns he cannot fly, but discovers a game he and his friends can play with the wind.Simon and the snowflakes — Simon is curious. He wants to know how many snowflakes fall in a snowstorm, but they come down too fast to count. When he learns that there are as many snowflakes as stars in the sky, he tries to count them too, but they race across the night sky. Simon decides to visit his friends in the forest and finds something much better to count there.
Simon Says (The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse #1)
by Cora ReefSimon Seahorse embarks on an adventure to find his lost lucky pearl in this first book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series.Meet Simon, a tiny seahorse with a not-so-tiny personality! Simon has lived near Coral Grove, a small village near the ocean, his whole life, but from the stories he tells, you&’d think he&’s traveled the seas! It&’s not that Simon lies. He prefers the term &“embellishes,&” and his way of seeing the world makes the everyday extraordinary. So when his lucky pearl goes missing after he brings it to school one day, Simon&’s journey to find it is sure to be an epic tale! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Simon and the Bear: A Hanukkah Tale
by Eric A. KimmelEnjoy a Hanukkah tale full of wonder and miracles from the author of the classic Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. Before Simon sails to America, he promises his family that he will get a job and send for them. Simon's mother knows he will need a miracle, so she reminds him to celebrate Hanukkah wherever he may be. Little does either of them know that Simon will spend the first night of Hanukkah on an ice floe after his ship sinks. The lone survivor out in the wide ocean, Simon lights the first candle, and it attracts a visitor: a polar bear. Does she eat him? No! She shares his latkes, enjoys his songs, goes fishing for him, and even keeps him warm at night. By the last day of Hanukkah, Simon has nearly given up hope of ever being rescued. But then he recounts all of the miracles that have befallen him so far. Perhaps it is not too much to hope for one more, he thinks, as he lights all of the candles in the menorah. The bright glow signals a passing ship, and Simon makes it to New York after all. This fanciful Hanukkah tale -- like none you've ever read before -- celebrates eight miracles: family, friendship, hope, selflessness, sharing, faith, courage, and love. From the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning classic Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins comes a gorgeously illustrated fantasy Hanukkah tale full of miracles, from sharing latkes with a polar bear to surviving a Titanic-like sinking. The story behind the ancient holiday is included at the end.
Silvertongue (The Stoneheart Trilogy #3)
by Charlie FletcherThe city of London is in the middle of one of its most destructive wars in history. And yet most of its inhabitants don't even know it.The battle between the statues and gargoyles of London rages on. The stakes are high, with the spits engaged in a struggle against the evil taints that will determine the fate of their very souls.Twelve year old George Chapman and his friend Edie are caught in the middle. A glint with the ability to "see" the past, Edie has become a crucial asset in the ongoing war. The Gunner, a statue of a World War I soldier, continues do his part to help them in their quest. But George knows that he is the one who must play the biggest role in helping to bring an end to the war. With the Walker intent on forcing his evil designs on London and the world, George realizes that his destiny is inextricably tied to the Walker's destruction. In the end, the most important soul he manages to save might just be his own.Filled with intriguing suspense, invigorating action sequences, and well developed characters, Silvertongue is a thrilling conclusion to the international blockbuster Stoneheart trilogy.
Silverlake Art Show (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #13)
by Jennifer A. Bell Poppy GreenIn this thirteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series, Sophie hosts the very first Silverlake Art Show!Sophie has a brilliant idea: she’s going to host the very first Silverlake Art Show! After all, she loves to draw and paint and she likes looking at art too. With the help of Hattie Frog and Owen Snake, Sophie puts together the whole event. And when the big night comes, she expects to be the star of the show. But she gets a surprise when she realizes…she’s not! Who is this mystery artist that everyone is chirping and buzzing about? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
The Silver Moon of Summer (Silver Sisters #3)
by Leila HowlandIn the third book in the middle grade series that Newbery Honor-winning author Rita Williams-Garcia raved is “brimming with hilarity and sisterly hijinks,” Marigold, Zinnia, and Lily Silver return to Cape Cod for a final, unforgettable summer.The Silver Sisters are heading to Pruet again to visit Aunt Sunny and all the friends they’ve made in Cape Cod the past two years. Before they head East, the girls make a promise they hope will keep the sister drama to a minimum: no fighting.But things get off to a rocky start when Marigold, after making it her mission to befriend Chloe, the famous director Philip Rathbone’s niece, discovers that Zinnie has swooped in and become besties with Chloe. Once again, Marigold’s little sister has intruded on her life.With the divide between the girls growing deeper, Marigold, Zinnie, and Lily worry it’s impossible for them to go a summer without a big fight. The same silver moon may hang in the night sky each year, but the sisters below it are changing in ways they have yet to understand.If they grow apart, more than a promise could be at risk. But if they grow together…the sky’s the limit.
The Silver Horse Switch (Horse Crazy #1)
by Alison Lester&“Harvey&’s ink and watercolor pictures cheerily depict life in the bush and capture the personalities of the heroines and their equine friends.&” —Publishers Weekly Bonnie and Sam are best friends who love horses. They befriend the ponies and horses in their Australian town except for one, Drover, who used to be wild. All she dreams about is getting back to the mountains to be free. One evening, when a wild, mountain horse who could be Drover&’s twin comes face to face with the cantankerous, corralled Drover, both horses get their chance at a new life. Illustrated with lively watercolor throughout, this endearing tale is a sure hit. &“Lighthearted easy readers with Harvey&’s appealing watercolor illustrations, these books have instant charm . . . The horses are as vivid and complex as the deftly drawn human characters.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Silver Burdett Making Music
by Jane Beethoven Susan Brumfield Patricia Shehan Campbell David N. Connors Robert A. Duke Judith A. Jellison Rita Klinger Rochelle Mann Hunter C. March Nan L. Mcdonald Marvelene C. Moore Mary Palmer Konnie Saliba Will Schmid Carol Scott-Kassner Mary E. Shamrock Sandra L. Stauffer Judith Thomas Jull TrinkaSilver Burdett Making Music provides developmentally appropriate music learning activities for students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. This sequential curriculum builds students knowledge and skills within and across grade levels and engages ALL students in the music making process.
Silver and Plum: And Other Stories (Fairy Tales from Tang Tang)
by Tang TangWelcome to Fairy Tales from Tang Tang Tang Tang weaves traditional Chinese storytelling with Western fantasy elements, using vivid language to craft unique stories of wonder and magic. These beautiful, poignant fairy tales will leave an imprint on your heart with their universal themes of friendship, family, loyalty and loss. What happens when … two children promise to reunite in a year and two toy cats make the same pledge? a ghost carries an orphan girl away to his island to teach his plants to talk? an immortal phoenix falls in love with a mortal man? a young boy rides a mysterious train into the wilderness? a sleepless ghost decides to hang upside down in a girl&’s chimney? This book is for children and for adults who never lost their sense of wonder. Translated from the original Chinese Edited by Rebecca Moesta and illustrated by Lü Qiumei. Translated by Li Xiaochun and Rebecca Moesta
Silly Wonderful You
by Sherri Duskey RinkerBefore YOU came along, so many things were different!But now . . .There's laughter, a house full of adventures and toys, a million little surprises. . . . And so much love.From bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker and award-winning artist Patrick McDonnell comes this funny and tender love letter from a parent to a child.
Silly Tilly's Thanksgiving Dinner (I Can Read! #Level 1)
by Lillian HobanIt's Thanksgiving, and Silly Tilly Mole is planning to make Thanksgiving dinner for all her friends. But where did she put the invitations? What happened to her recipes? And why is her house so full of frog? There's a big surprise in store for silly Tilly in this hilarious story with cheery full-color pictures by Lillian Hoban. "[Silly Tilly Mole] sends out recipe cards instead of invitations for Thanksgiving dinner. Even though she forgets to cook and falls asleep, the party is saved when her animal guests arrive with their favorite dishes. Watercolors in vibrant autumn hues accentuate this comedy of errors with quirky characterizations and fine brushwork. " BL.
Silly Frilly Grandma Tillie
by Laurie JacobsLucky for Sophie and Chloe, Grandma Tillie knows how to royally entertain her grandchildren. To their delight, whenever Grandma Tillie babysits, she seems to disappear, only to be replaced by a parade of lovable characters. There's Tillie Vanilly with the bright pink hair, star of The Tillie Vanilly Show, who loves to tell jokes and dance the conga; Chef Silly Tillie with the lampshade hat who offers up a dinner of Worm Chili with Glue Gravy; and Madame Frilly Tillie with the sparkly eyeglasses and towel turban, the world's most creative bath-bubble stylist. Sophie and Chloe wonder who will appear to tuck them into bed: Hiker Hilly Tillie, Explorer Chilly Tillie, or Zoo-lady Gorilly Tillie? To their surprise, it's the best character of all—just plain Grandma Tillie.
Silli's Sheep
by Tiffany Stone Louis ThomasFor fans of Sophie's Squash and other super-silly picture books, here is the endearing story of a man named Silli who tries to tame the wind in ridiculous ways.Silli lives in the middle of a meadow, in the open air. One morning, a gust of wind pays a visit--brrrr! What if the wind comes to stay? If only Silli could find some sheep, he'd have wool to knit a sweater to keep him warm. Luckily, he spots five large "sheep" up on a hill--perfect! It's just too bad they're resistant to herding and their wool is incredibly hard. But when Silli leans against them, they block the wind and keep him warm. . . . Perhaps he can build a shelter made of sheep? And so he resourcefully arranges his sturdy sheep (which are actually sheep-shaped rocks) into a little hut, and is finally warm and dry. This charming story--crafted in the tradition of folkloric characters who are well-meaning, likeable, and also a bit ridiculous--is sure to have a ton of kid appeal.
The Silk Princess
by Charles SantorePrincess Hsi-Ling Chi has heard tales of a sleeping dragon and ancient gods residing in the Holy Mountains beyond her father's palace. But when she emerges from the gates for the first time, she is not afraid. She has with her a magical thread unraveled from a tiny cocoon that dropped into the Empress's teacup, and she knows it will lead her back to the palace garden. But she is very far from home when she notices that the thread has broken, and that she is lost. How will she find her way back? And will the secret of silk be lost forever?From the Hardcover edition.
Silent Observer (Awareness And Caring Ser.awareness & Caring - Sign Language)
by Christy MacKinnonRendered in lovely, full-color illustrations, Silent Observer traces the early life of author Christy MacKinnon in Nova Scotia at the turn of the century. Born in 1889, the author lost her hearing from “the Winter fever” at the age of two. Her story tells of a simple, charming life on her family’s farm by the bay and in the schoolhouse where her father taught her in their hometown of Boisdale. Silent Observer is an affectionate, poignant memoir of childhood as seen through the eyes of a vivacious young girl. Teachers, parents, and children will share in their enjoyment of this beautiful, sensitive story of a harder but wonderful time that has passed.