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Merry Christmas, Squirrels!
by Nancy RoseMost squirrels spend their winter days hiding acorns in the snow. Not Mr. Peanuts. He loves Christmas and he's very excited when Cousin Squirrel invites him to spend Christmas at his place. After a busy day building snowmen, sledding, snowshoeing, and roasting chestnuts, Mr. Peanuts and Cousin Squirrel settle in to wait for Santa ... Christmas is so much better when you have a friend to spend it with.THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT!
Merry Christmas, Splat (Splat the Cat)
by Rob ScottonFrom bestselling author Rob ScottonIt's the night before Christmas, and Splat wonders if he's been a good enough cat this year to deserve a really big present. Just to make sure, he offers some last-minute help to his mom, and in typical Splat fashion, he messes up completely! That night Splat stays awake hoping to see Santa Claus. But when Splat misses him, he's sure his Christmas is ruined along with his hopes for a really big present.
Merry Christmas, Peanut!
by Terry BorderA sweet (or is it salty?) Christmas story with heart, humor, and plenty of punny holiday cheer. Peanut is going over the river and through the woods to his grandmother's house for Christmas, but getting there is a food-filled adventure for this little nut! First he gets stuck in a traffic jam (make that a traffic jelly), then the bridge is closed so he has to take a (gravy) boat across the river, where he gets lost in a forest of (cookies shaped like) Christmas trees! But while the delays dismay his friends and family, Peanut embraces his role as the Merry Christmas Nut to cheer them up.In this heart-warming and humorous Christmas tale based on the real-life adventures of one peanut -- including ice-skating on popsicles and making snow angels in powdered-sugar snow -- our food friends know that the true meaning of Christmas is joining with our loved ones to celebrate the joy of being together.From the creator of Peanut Butter & Cupcake, tihs book is perfect for every family who wants to giggle together this holiday season.Praise for Terry Border's picture books:Merry Christmas, Peanut!"As with Border&’s previous books, the real delights come from his carefully and humorously staged scenes."--Publishers Weekly"Kids will be mesmerized by Border&’s clever photos, which imbue the peanuts with personality and a true sense of action. The message of kindness comes across with no overt religious references. Good nutty fun!"--School Library JournalMilk Goes to School"A quirky read-aloud with offbeat humor and fun images that young readers will appreciate. A good choice to address the challenges of making new friends at school."--School Library JournalHappy Birthday, Cupcake!"As in his earlier picture book, Border's characters are skillfully crafted food items with basic wire limbs arranged in simple landscapes....Preschoolers will be delighted with the visual mayhem."--Kirkus Reviews Peanut Butter & Cupcake:"Border&’s witty food comedy will lure children who are hungry for clever visual entertainment."--Publishers Weekly"[Z]any creative photographs. [A] read-aloud hit."--School Library Journal
Merry Christmas, Geronimo!: Merry Christmas, Geronimo! (Geronimo Stilton #12)
by Geronimo StiltonEnter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.I was so excited about Christmas, I could squeak! My favorite nephew Benjamin was going to come over, and we were planning to trim the tree and eat lots of delicious holiday Cheesy Chews. But before you could say "cat alert," disaster struck! I slipped over my tail and ended up in the hospital. And then my mouse hole caught on fire! Holey cheese, this was turning out to be the worst Christmas ever....
Merry Christmas, Everyone! (Pictureback(R))
by Linda Lowery Richard KeepSleigh bells jingle,Church bells chime.Ho, ho, ho!It's Christmas time!Stunning cut-paper art and a humorous text about the joys of Christmas from the bestselling author-and-illustrator team of Trick or Treat, It's Halloween!
Merry Christmas, Annie
by Dana BergmanAfter eleven years at an orphanage, Annie longs for a family to call her own. So when the wealthy Oliver Warbucks invites Annie to spend the Christmas holiday at his New York mansion, it's a dream come true. Could it be that Mr. Warbucks is the family she's waited for all along?<P><P> Fifty million people of all ages have been delighted by stage and screen productions of Annie, and now some of the youngest fans can enjoy the story of everyone's favorite little orphan as she experiences Christmas like never before!
Merry Christmas, Anne (Anne of Green Gables #3)
by Kallie GeorgeA heartwarming holiday picture book inspired by L.M. Montgomery's beloved classic Anne of Green Gables.It's Christmas in Avonlea, and Anne is thankful for so many things: feathery frosts and silvery seas, and wreaths as round as the moon. But most of all, she's thankful for her kindred spirits, including Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, who adopted her, and her bosom friend Diana. But Anne is distracted this holiday by having to recite at the upcoming Christmas concert. And she feels bad that her kindred spirits give her so much during the year when she has very little to give in return. Can Anne overcome her jitters and make her kindred spirits proud -- and also think of a way to show her appreciation for the people she loves?With magical illustrations and a heartfelt message, this festive picture book is the perfect holiday read for Anne fans old and new and a joyous way to celebrate the season.
Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Level 2 Ser.)
by Peggy Parish Lynn SweatIt's almost time to look for Santa Clause, and it's always time to look for fun with Amelia Bedelia.
Mermicorns #4: Sniffles and Surprises (Mermicorns #4)
by Sudipta Bardhan-QuallenPart unicorn, part mermaid, and totally magical! Don't miss this exciting chapter book series from the author of the popular Purrmaids series!Oh no! Lily is sick. That means she&’s stuck in bed all day. She&’s going to miss an exciting lesson at the Magic Academy. Even worse, she can&’t go to the clubhouse after school with her best friend, Sirena. Is her whole day ruined? Or do Sirena and their kitten friends have a surprise for her? Read all the Mermicorn adventures:#1: Sparkle Magic#2: A Friendship Problem#3: The Invisible Mix-Up
Mermicorns #3: The Invisible Mix-Up (Mermicorns #3)
by Sudipta Bardhan-QuallenPart unicorn, part mermaid, and totally magical! Don't miss this exciting new chapter book series from the author of the popular Purrmaids series!Mermicorns Sirena and Lily are learning amazing magic at school. When they take a field trip to the library, they learn how to make things disappear! Sirena is excited to try some new spells. But turning invisible isn&’t just fun . . . it&’s dangerous! Especially when you don&’t read all the rules first. Are the two friends ready for such powerful magic?The Mermicorns chapter book series is perfect for readers who love magic and adventure in series like Unicorn Academy, Purrmaids, and more.
Mermicorns #2: A Friendship Problem (Mermicorns #2)
by Sudipta Bardhan-QuallenPart unicorn, part mermaid, and totally magical! Don't miss this exciting new chapter book series from the author of the popular Purrmaids series!Mermicorns Sirena and Lily are best friends at Magic School. They love to find special places to pratice their magic so when Sirena finds a spot on the coral reef that's perfect for a club house, she can't wait to take Lily there. But she also wants to invite her kitten mermaid friends to the club...and that makes Lily jealous. Does Sirena have room for old friends AND new friends in her clubhouse? The Mermicorns chapter book series is perfect for readers who love magic and adventure in series like Magic Pony, Unicorn Academy, Purrmaids, and more.
Mermicorns #1: Sparkle Magic (Mermicorns #1)
by Sudipta Bardhan-QuallenPart unicorn, part mermaid, and totally magical! Don't miss this exciting new chapter book series from the author of the popular Purrmaids series!When a mermicorn's horn starts to sparkle, that means she's ready for Magic School! Sirena can't wait to learn how to do ALL kinds of magic around the ocean! But magic isn't as easy to learn as she'd hoped. And to make matters worse, her school partner, Lily is way better at magic than she is! It's not fair! Turns out, it's hard to do magic when you're jealous or angry. Can Sirena learn to be a good friend and master her first magic lesson?The Mermicorns chapter book series is perfect for readers who love magic and adventure in series like Magic Pony, Unicorn Academy, Purrmaids, and more.
Mermaids' Song to the Sea
by Dianna Hutts AstonFrom acclaimed poet Dianna Hutts Aston (An Egg is Quiet) and #1 NYT bestselling illustrator Renée Kurilla (Just Because by Matthew McConaughey) comes a charming book in which three adorable mermaids share bedtime blessings with the sweet creatures of the coral reef.Like Goodnight Moon, but for the creatures of the sea:Bless clams in their beds, and lobsters in pods. Bless sharks in their shivers, and squids in their squads.In this gorgeous rhyming picture book perfect for cozy bedtime reading, three mermaid troubadours sing their blessings to sea creatures everywhere. &“Bless clams in their beds, and lobsters in pods,&” they sing. &“Sharks in their shivers, and squids in their squads.&” Draped with leis and strumming harps, the mermaids travel the ocean to deliver a benediction to their beloved community—fish, whales, sharks, sea snails and many more. Endpapers will identify all of the featured ocean creatures in this one-of-a-kind book that honors the denizens of the sea and brims with a gentle spirit of kindness and environmental awareness. With colorful, ethereal illustrations that will have young mermaid lovers turning the pages again and again, this special picture book is ideal for gift giving, vacation/staycation readalouds, or enjoying in a group storytime anywhere.
The Mermaid's Purse
by Patricia PolaccoBased on the life of beloved author-illustrator Patricia Polacco&’s own amazing grandmother, this wonderful celebration of reading and community is as exhilarating as it is heartwarming. Young Stella loves books so much, her books begin to take over the farmhouse. &“Why, Stell, you need your own library to hold those books,&” her pa tells her, so he and the neighbors build her one! She calls it &“the Mermaid&’s Purse,&” since the midwife said Stella was born in one. Stella opens the Purse to her neighbors and travels around the countryside, sharing her books door-to-door. Not everyone gives them a chance at first, like grouchy Pig Ears Lonsberry. But farmer Dunkle sure changes his mind when information in a book saves his sick sheep. Eventually, everybody comes to love the Mermaid&’s Purse—so when a tornado destroys it, scattering Stella&’s precious books far and wide, the whole community rallies to help.
Mermaids On Mars
by Nancy GuettierA captivating, eco-conscious story about water-wasting mermaids—and the basis for the award-winning, stop-motion animated short film. Mermaids on Mars is a sweet tale that educates children on the importance of water conservation. Beautifully illustrated, it includes simple water-saving tips that our Martian mermaid friends want to share with kids all over the world—after ignoring them on their own home planet and learning a most important lesson. Their story and their wisdom will help everyone save Earth’s most precious resource. “A whimsical story about mermaids—when they lived on Mars. Mermaids thrived in Mars’ crater pools and used up all of the water resources, splashing around. Thanks to a very cool rocket ship, the mermaids traveled to Earth and settled in our oceans. Mermaids also helps children learn the importance of water conservation.” —MySocialGoodNews.com “Author Nancy Guettier teaches a valuable lesson to children to cherish the resources around them and to use and consume wisely. It’s a perfect lesson for the modern child. Illustrator Tina Cash-Walsh draws beautifully and will captivate the reader.” —TheBabySpot.ca “This book helps explain that we don’t need to excessively waste water when going potty or when brushing our teeth . . . We love the bright colors and whimsical illustrations in this book.” —The Naptime Reviewer “I applaud Nancy Guettier for writing books that have an educational bent to them. Any book that teaches conservation to kids definitely has a leg up on the competition in my mind. Mermaids on Mars is definitely a solid kids book with a good lesson behind it.” —Sci-Fi & Scary
Mermaids in the Backyard (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
by Catherine Hapka Patricia CastelaoLindy doesn't want to move to the bug house. That's what she calls her family's new beachfront house on stilts. She misses her best friend and her life back in Chicago. But her feelings change during a storm when Lindy hears a cry for help . . . from a mermaid! Are there really mermaids in Lindy's backyard? And if so, what can one clumsy girl do to help them? Fans of Hamster Magic and The Very Little Princess books will love this heartfelt and accessible Stepping Stones fantasy.
The Mermaid's Dolphin (Sea Keepers #1)
by Coral RipleyCan Emily, Grace, and Layla use their new mermaid talents to save a special cove? The first book in an exciting, illustrated chapter book series that promotes environmentalism for kids.When Emily, Grace, and Layla rescue a dolphin from a fishing net, they get swept away on a magical mermaid adventure! The girls are chosen to become guardians of the underwater world. The oceans desperately need their help, and not just because of pollution.A storm is brewing and an evil mermaid named Effluvia is stirring up trouble. Can the Sea Keepers stop her by finding the magic pearl and saving the beautiful cove for all the creatures who live there?Pick up The Mermaid's Dolphin if you are looking for:The perfect book for 2nd to 5th grade studentsA story with strong female protagonists that explores bravery and friendshipA fun series that promotes environmentalism and other aspects of marine biology
The Mermaid's Dolphin: Book 1 (Sea Keepers #1)
by Coral RipleyDive into a dolphin adventure! The first book in a magical new mermaid series about saving our seas.When Emily, Grace and Layla rescue a dolphin from a fishing net, they get swept away on a magical mermaid adventure! The girls are chosen to become Sea Keepers - guardians of the underwater world. The oceans desperately need their help, and not just because of pollution. . . An evil mermaid named Effluvia has stirred up a storm of rubbish - and the Sea Keepers must stop her! Can they find a magic pearl and save a beautiful cove for the creatures who live there?
Mermaids (Mythical Creatures Ser.)
by Cari Meister Xavier BonetLook out across the crashing waves! It's a mysterious, beautiful mermaid diving into the ocean. Have you wondered what a mermaid eats? What does a mermaid really look like? Where do they sleep? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a deep-sea journey to learn all about mermaids.
Mermaid You Look: The Vampire Ate My Homework; Who Wants I Scream?; The Bubble Gum Blob; Mermaid You Look (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #16)
by Andres MiedosoThere&’s trouble brewing of mythic proportions, making the residents of Kersville go mer-mad, in this sixteenth adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!Something is fishy at the Kersville Aquarium and it&’s not just the fish. Okay, it is the fish, but there&’s a bigger mystery lurking in the water. It&’s slimy. It&’s sneaky. And it sings an eerie song so strong that no one ever escapes! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Mermaid with Two Tales
by Bylee Jo MontgomeryA beautifully illustrated children’s story for divorcing parents to read with their kids—one with a positive message about difficult life changes.The Mermaid with Two Tales is a simple but powerful story with an important message for young children—and their parents. It underscores the vital importance of putting children first while navigating the story waters of divorce. It also offers children a clear understanding of the changes they are experiencing, while reinforcing the important truth that they are not at fault—or any less loved. It is a must-have for every parent, teacher, counselor, or pastor’s library.
Mermaid School
by Joanne Stewart WetzelStarting school is always exciting... especially when you're a mermaid! From schools of fish to the A B Seas, this whimsical underwater tale puts a fun twist on what to expect on the first day of school.It's Molly's first day at mermaid school, and there's so much to learn! Follow the mermaids as they count clamshells, recite the A B Seas, and make new friends. They even enjoy story time about children who walk on land! At the end of the day, it's time to sing the goodbye song and head home. With sweet, rhyming language and a peek into a fantastical undersea world, Mermaid School touches on all the major moments children will experience on their first day. And don't miss the mermaid school handbook in the back of this book for more mermaid fun!
The Mermaid Princesses: A Sister Tale
by Maya Cameron-GordonA magical story starring three Black mermaid sisters who each wish to wear the underwater crown! Perfect for fans of Little Mermaid and Oona.Anaya, Shante, and Kianna are sisters.And these mermaid princesses couldn’t be more different!One day, when a problem too big for any of them to solve alone comes their way, they find out which one of them has what it takes to become legend of the sea.This fun adventure, inspired by African mermaid myth, magic, and spirituality, reminds young readers about the importance of teamwork and the different strengths we can all bring to the table—or throne.
The Mermaid Moon
by Briony May SmithIn this magical picture book perfect for all young mermaid lovers, two best friends--one who lives on land, the other in the water--share an exciting adventure on the night of the Mermaid Moon: the one time each year mermaids can leave the sea.Once, there were two best friends. One was from the sea, a mermaid named Merrin, and one was from the land, a human named Molly. Of course Merrin has never been to Molly's house; how can she visit when she must stay underwater? But then comes the night of the Mermaid Moon, when sea creatures can fly through the air! And this year, Merrin is finally old enough to join in. Together she and Molly visit the Mermaid Moon festival, eat ice cream, and ride on a swing in Molly's backyard. But when it is time for Merrin to leave--the moon is sinking toward the sea--she is unable to get down from a tree the girls have climbed. And if she doesn't get back home before the moon sets, the Mermaid Moon magic will disappear from the earth forever. Here is a delightful and dramatic picture book that makes every girl's dream of being friends with a mermaid come true!
Mermaid Magic: Book 32
by Rosie BanksQueen Malice has cast her most dangerous spell yet! The wicked queen has cursed the Magic Hourglass. When the sand runs out, all the magic will be gone from the Secret Kingdom forever! Jasmine, Ellie and Summer must find the four Enchanted Objects to break Queen Malice's spell, but the second one is deep in an undersea cavern. Can they get the Silver Shell before the Storm Sprites do?