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Tik-Tok of Oz (The Land of Oz #8)
by L. Frank BaumThe eighth book in L. Frank Baum's beloved Oz series, Tik-Tok of Oz finds a the young Betsy Bobbin and her trusty mule, Hank, magically transported from Oklahoma to the same fantastical world once visited by Dorothy Gale. In Oz, Betsy befriends the kindly, old Shaggy Man, and agrees to help him search for his missing brother in the Nome Kingdom. Joined by the mechanical man, Tik-Tok, and a cast of colorful characters, Betsy and Shaggy Man soon find themselves dealing with a much bigger problem: trying to prevent a war between the greedy Queen of Oogaboo and the wicked King of the Nomes, which threatens all of Oz.
The Tin Woodsman of Oz (The Land of Oz #12)
by L. Frank BaumIn the twelfth Oz story, the Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow meet Woot, a Gillikin boy.<P><P> The Woodman tells him how the Wicked Witch of the East (punishing him for falling in love with her ward, Nimmie Amee) enchanted his axe, which then compelled him to chop off every part of his body. The tinsmith Ku-Klip replaced them with body parts fashioned from tin. Lacking a heart, the Woodman left her. In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and the Scarecrow found him in the woods; when they reached the Emerald City, the Wizard gave him a new heart. Encouraged by Woot and accompanied by him, the Scarecrow and Polychrome, the Rainbow's daughter, the Woodman travels to the Munchkin Country to look for her. Many adventures follow, although their quest is ultimately unsuccessful, as Nimmie is now married to Ku-Klip's assistant, Chopfyt.
Unicorn (and Horse)
by David W. MilesUnicorn and Horse are very different and unique in their own ways, but despite their differences, they can still be friends!
The Velveteen Rabbit
by Margery WilliamsThis is a classic story which encourages us to tumble, bump and bounce through each page alongside the rabbit. As he journeys from Christmas stocking to nursery to forests, losing bits of tail and whisker on the way, he finally learns what it means to be loved.
The Velveteen Rabbit
by Margery Williams BiancoMargery Williams's tale of a velveteen rabbit who becomes real through the love of a child is a timeless classic, as dearly beloved as the velveteen rabbit himself. It is lovingly abridged in this paperback edition, featuring Sophie Allsopp's illustrations.
Want a Hug?: Consent and Boundaries for Kids
by Christine BabinecWant a Hug? is a happy celebration of consent and boundaries, because when an experience is natural and fun, caregiver and child frequent the material more often, and with joy.
Why Do I Feel So Worried?: A Kid's Guide to Coping with Big Emotions—Follow the Arrows from Anxiety to Calm
by Tammi KirknessSimple yes-or-no questions help kids ages 7 to 12 find the right calming activities for every kind of anxiety It can be tough for kids with growing minds to work through their worries and self-soothe when they&’re spiraling. This interactive, step-by-step guide is here to help! In Why Do I Feel So Worried?, children can follow an easy-to-use, colorfully illustrated flowchart to . . . Name the emotion they&’re struggling with (like stress)Figure out its source (for instance, homework problems)Calm down with an easy activity (such as a soothing script) Every tried-and-tested strategy—from breathing techniques to meditations, affirmations, and more—offers in-the-moment relief to anxious children. And throughout, notes to caregivers explain the underlying psychology along with how (and when) to offer help. Kids might not always be able to solve what&’s worrying them—but they do have the power to help themselves feel better!
A Yankee Girl at Gettysburg
by Alice Turner CurtisFollow the experiences of Kathleen, a spirited 11-year-old in the days surrounding the eventful Civil War Battle at Gettysburg.
Blaze Shows the Way (Billy and Blaze #10)
by C. W. AndersonBilly and Blaze are back in another exciting tale of their adventures. This time they're showing their friends Tommy and Dusty how to be as great a team as they are. Tommy and Dusty are eager learners, for they know that Billy and Blaze are the best teachers anybody (or any pony) could ever ask for. Soon, Tommy and Dusty are good enough to enter the pairs jumping class with Billy and Blaze. Now they can show everyone just how much they've learned "Blaze Shows the Way" is part of the classic Billy and Blaze series. Thoughtful drawings and easy-to-read text capture the warmth and understanding shared by a boy and his horse.
Flap Your Wings (Beginner Books(R))
by P. D. EastmanWhen a strange egg appears in their nest, Mr. and Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to raise the "baby bird" inside. But when the egg hatches, the Birds are in for a big surprise--"Junior" is the oddest-looking baby bird they've ever seen--with big, longjawsfull of teeth and an appetite to match. In fact, he looks more like a babyalligatorthan a baby bird! Nevertheless, the devoted Birds run themselves ragged feeding Junior until he gets so big, he must leave the nest or it will collapse underneath him. But how can Junior fly without wings? To the delight of the Birds--and readers!--the dilemma is solved when Junior takes off from a branch overlooking a pond.
Glenda
by Janice May UdryGlenda the witch decides she wants to be a school girl but fails to recognize her complete lack of success in the venture. One girl in particular is suspicious, and even her pet crow observes that she is still a witch at heart.
Helen Keller: Scholastic Biography
by Margaret Davidson Wendy WatsonThe best-selling biography of Helen Keller illustrates how, with the commitment and lifelong friendship of Anne Sullivan, Helen learned to talk, read, and eventually graduate from college with honors.
Last One In Is a Rotten Egg
by Leonard KesslerAfter Freddy is pushed into deep water by a couple of toughs, he decides to learn to swim.
The Little House
by Virginia Lee BurtonVirginia Lee Burton won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for her memorable picture book The Little House, a poignant story of a cute country cottage that becomes engulfed by the city that grows up around it. The house has an expressive face of windows and doors, and even the feelings of a person, so she's sad when she's surrounded by the dirty, noisy city's hustle and bustle: "She missed the field of daisies / and the apple trees dancing in the moonlight. " Fortunately, there's a happy ending, as the house is taken back to the country where she belongs. A classic!
The Little House
by Virginia Lee BurtonVirginia Lee Burton won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for her memorable picture book The Little House, a poignant story of a cute country cottage that becomes engulfed by the city that grows up around it. The house has an expressive face of windows and doors, and even the feelings of a person, so she's sad when she's surrounded by the dirty, noisy city's hustle and bustle: "She missed the field of daisies / and the apple trees dancing in the moonlight. " Fortunately, there's a happy ending, as the house is taken back to the country where she belongs. A classic!
Make Way for Ducklings
by Robert MccloskeyThis classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1941. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as 'one of the merriest picture books ever' (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. Images and image descriptions available.
The Matchlock Gun
by Walter D. EdmondsIn 1756, during the French and Indian War in upper New York state, ten-year-old Edward is determined to protect his home and family with the ancient, and much too heavy, Spanish gun that his father had given him before leaving home to fight the enemy.<P><P> Newbery Medal Winner
Meet Robert E. Lee (Landmark Books)
by George W. S. TrowMeet ROBERT E. LEE is the story of a great American leader forced to make a terrible decision. Robert E. Lee the Virginian, son of a Revolutionary hero, served in the U.S. Army as America moved towards Civil War. Loving his country, he hated to see the Union split, but he could not fight against the South. His agonizing decision, his brilliant military leadership, and the fine example he set when the battle was done, are all recounted in this thoroughly researched and richly illustrated book.
Miss Patch's Learn-to-Sew Book
by Carolyn Meyer Mary SuzukiSewing is a skill that's both fun and functional, and there's no better way to get started than with jolly Miss Patch! She learns how to thread a needle, cut patterns, and sew a fine seam by hand. With the help of Miss Patch, and the book's many diagrams and amusing drawings, beginning sewists can learn to make a pillow, a bag, a patchwork quilt, an apron, and even simple clothes. Originally published in 1969, this is a timeless introduction to the pleasures of sewing.
Richard Scarry's The Great Pie Robbery
by Richard ScarryThere&’s always something fun to see or learn in Richard Scarry&’s Busytown! When someone steals Ma Dog&’s cherry pies, Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are on the case!Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig want to help Ma Dog find out who is stealing her cherry pies. Will they catch the clever crook? Children will enjoy searching for clues in this silly storybook! It's a great way to introduce young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry&’s Busytown.
Richard Scarry's The Supermarket Mystery
by Richard ScarryThere's always something fun to see or learn in Richard Scarry's Busytown! Someone is stealing food from Grocer Dog's store. Thankfully, Detective Sam Cat and Detective Dudley Pig are hungry to solve the case!Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig have been asked to help catch a sneaky thief at the supermarket. Will they catch the clever crook? Children ages 3 to 7 will enjoy searching for clues in this silly storybook! It's a great way to introduce young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry&’s Busytown.
Sam the Minuteman (I Can Read #Level 3)
by Nathaniel Benchley"Get your gun" Sam's father said. "The British soldiers are coming this way "Sam's father was a Minuteman. Sam was ready in a minute. Father and son rushed to the village green. Other Minutemen were already there.
The Search for Delicious
by Natalie Babbitt<P>Gaylen, the King's messenger, a skinny boy of twelve, is off to poll the kingdom, traveling from town to farmstead to town on his horse, Marrow. At first it is merely a question of disagreement at the royal castle over which food should stand for Delicious in the new dictionary. But soon it seems that the "Search for Delicious" had better succeed if civil war is to be avoided. <P>Gaylen's quest leads him to the woldweller, a wise, 900-year-old creature who lives alone at the precise center of the forest; to Canto, the minstrel who sings him an old song about a mermaid child and who gives him a peculiar good-luck charm; to the underground domain of the dwarfs; and finally to Ardis who might save the kingdom from havoc. <P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 2-3 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Small Pig
by Arnold LobelA small pig runs away from his home after his pig pen is cleaned up by the farmer's wife.
Sunny Day: A Celebration of the Sesame Street Theme Song
by VariousSuperstar illustrators celebrate the iconic Sesame Street theme song with stunning original art in this one-of-a-kind picture book!To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Sesame Street, beloved picture-book artists have each created an artwork interpreting a different line from "Sunny Day," the iconic Sesame Street theme song. The range of their pieces demonstrates that Sesame Street can truly be found anywhere. The award-winning and bestselling roster of illustrators includes Christian Robinson, Tom Lichtenheld, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Leo Espinosa, and Dan Santat, among others. The result is a stunning tribute to Sesame Street and to the generations of children who have loved the show. Anyone who opens this beautiful book will be inspired to imagine their own perfect sunny day.For half a century, Sesame Street has helped kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its messages about inclusiveness, kindness, and, of course, literacy and numeracy.