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Millions of Cats
by Wanda GágOnce upon a time there was an old man and an old woman who were very lonely. They decided to get a cat, but when the old man went out searching, he found not one cat, but millions and billions and trillions of cats! Unable to decide which one would be the best pet, he brought them all home. How the old couple came to have just one cat to call their own is a classic tale that has been loved for generations. Newbery Honors Book, Images and image descriptions available.
Millions of Cats
by Wanda Gág<p>An American classic with a refrain that millions of kids love to chant: Hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats. <p>Wanda Gág's enchanting tale of the very old man who went off in search of the prettiest cat in the world for his wife and returned instead with millions to choose from has become an American classic, widely recognized as the first modern picture book. First published in 1928, it was a recipient of the 1929 Newbery Honor Award and has gone on to sell over a million copies. <p>With its charming illustrations and rhythmic, singsong refrain, Millions of Cats remains as beloved today as it was when it first appeared almost a century ago.</p>
Millipedes (Creepy Crawlers Ser.)
by Nikki Bruno ClapperWhile millipedes don’t really have 1,000 legs, they do have the most legs out of all the creepy crawlers on Earth! Big, up-close photos, body diagrams, and fun, informative text show how every creepy feature helps these creatures survive.
Milo Imagines the World
by Matt de la PeñaThe team behind the Newbery Medal winner and Caldecott Honor book Last Stop on Market Street and the award-winning New York Times bestseller Carmela Full of Wishes once again delivers a poignant and timely picture book that's sure to become an instant classic.Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around him and makes pictures of their lives. There's the whiskered man with the crossword puzzle; Milo imagines him playing solitaire in a cluttered apartment full of pets. There's the wedding-dressed woman with a little dog peeking out of her handbag; Milo imagines her in a grand cathedral ceremony. And then there's the boy in the suit with the bright white sneakers; Milo imagines him arriving home to a castle with a drawbridge and a butler. But when the boy in the suit gets off on the same stop as Milo--walking the same path, going to the exact same place--Milo realizes that you can't really know anyone just by looking at them.
Milo Is Missing Something
by Vern KouskyIn this rhythmic, lively read-aloud for the youngest children, a little octopus named Milo is searching the ocean for something he's missing. What could it be?The ocean world is strange and new. The coral reefs so colorful. The deep sea caves are dark and cozy.So what is Milo missing?Come along with Milo, a small yellow octopus, as he hatches from his egg and begins to explore the vast ocean. He's sure he's missing something, but he can't quite figure out what it could be. And so he sets off on an ocean adventure, swimming way down deep to explore sunken shipwrecks and traveling from shore to shore, befriending polar bears and jellyfish along the way. Eventually, Milo is too tired to search any longer and falls asleep on the ocean floor. Young ocean fans will love this simple aquatic mystery and delight in the big reveal of what he's been missing--his family!
Milo The Doctor (Step into Reading)
by Random HouseBased on the PBS Kids and PBS Kids Amazon Prime animated preschool series Milo, this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader follows Milo, Lofty, and Lark as they dress as doctors and help out at a hospital!Children ages 4 to 6 will love reading about Milo, Lark, and Lofty as they dress up as doctors and use laughter as the best medicine in this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader!Milo is an adventurous young five-year-old cat, who loves to to explore the amazing world of careers with his best friends, Lofty and Lark. These inseparable pals are really interested in the world of grown-ups and the jobs and hobbies they have. The trio love going off together on a role-play adventure of discovery. Step 2 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
Milo imagina el mundo
by Matt de la PeñaMilo hace un largo viaje en metro. Para pasar el tiempo, observa a la gente a su alrededor y hace dibujos de cómo se imagina que son sus vidas. Está el hombre de bigotes con un crucigrama; Milo lo dibuja jugando al solitario en un apartamento desordenado. Está la mujer vestida de novia; Milo la dibuja en una gran ceremonia en la catedral. Y luego está el chico del traje; Milo lo dibuja llegando a su hogar, que es un castillo. ¿Pero qué pasa si la vida de cada uno es diferente de lo que Milo imaginó inicialmente? De los creadores galardonados Matt de la Peña y Christian Robinson nos llega este oportuno e importante álbum ilustrado sobre cómo no se puede conocer realmente la historia de alguien con solo mirarlo.
Milo's Hat Trick
by Jon AgeeMilo the Magnificent's magic act isn't so magnificent after all, until he meets a bear who teaches him the secret to the perfect hat trick in this classic and critically acclaimed picture book, perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen Milo the Magnificent is the world&’s least magnificent magician. He can't even pull a rabbit out of his hat! When Mr. Popovich gives him one more chance, Milo knows he has no choice: he has to go out and catch a rabbit for his act. Instead, he catches a bear. And the bear promises to help! Into the hat he dives. Milo rides the train home, sure his act will go off perfectly tonight. But when he arrives in his dressing room, he discovers that he left his hat—and the bear!—on the train. Meanwhile, across town, a man in a restaurant has a very familiar hat . . . Can Milo get his hat back in time for his act?
Milosaurus (Mighty Express)
by Tallulah MayJoin the Tracksville gang in this exciting storybook episode retelling, complete with sticker sheets!When Mechanic Milo is chosen to deliver dinosaur bones to the museum, his excitement gets him in trouble along the way. Hop aboard the next Mighty Express adventure as the Tracksville team rushes to save the day and deliver the dino bones on time! 2 sticker sheets included.
Milton & Odie and the Bigger-than-Bigmouth Bass
by Mary Ann FraserIt's ice-fishing season for two very opposite otters. Pessimism, prepare to meet optimism!On one side of a frozen lake, Odie imagines all the fish he'll catch today. On the other side of the lake, Milton is doubtful he'll catch anything at all. As each otter imagines what lurks--or doesn't lurk--under the ice, opposites attract, attitudes change, and a friendship is formed.
Milton the Mole
by Carol Pugliano-Martin Karen Leon Anne FloundersPerform this script about the unique features that make animals different from one another.
Mimi Can't Camouflage: A Story About Avoiding Bias (My Spectacular Self)
by Jessica Montalvo JacksonMimi's school friends love playing hide-and-seek at recess. All of her classmates are great at camouflaging, which means they are great hiders. But no matter how hard she tries, Mimi can't change colors. She's convinced that since she's the smallest in the class, she will never be able to camouflage. Does being small mean that Mimi will always be bad at hiding?
Mimi Can't Camouflage: A Story About Avoiding Bias (My Spectacular Self)
by Jessica Montalvo JacksonMimi's school friends love playing hide-and-seek at recess. All of her classmates are great at camouflaging, which means they are great hiders. But no matter how hard she tries, Mimi can't change colors. She's convinced that since she's the smallest in the class, she will never be able to camouflage. Does being small mean that Mimi will always be bad at hiding?
Mimi and Maty to the Rescue!: Book 2: Sadie the Sheep Disappears Without a Peep! (Mimi And Maty To The Rescue! Ser. #1)
by Alli Arnold Brooke SmithMimi and her three-legged dog Maty are determined to help rescue any animal that needs help. Armed with their trusty animal rescue notebook, Mimi and Maty set out to find their beloved sheep Sadie, who has gone missing at Aunt Bee's farm. Mimi keeps track of all of the clues she and Maty find during their search for Sadie. Along with their friends Henry and Finn (Maty's puppy crush), this dynamic team of animal rescuers race against time to find Sadie before has her baby! But will they find Sadie in time? Or will Mimi's nemesis, Icky Vicky, get in the way?Inspired by real-life Mimi Ausland (founder of freekibble.com) and her special three-legged dog Maty, this is the exciting and much-anticipated second book in the Mimi and Maty series (the recipient of the 2013 Bookies Bravo Award given to books with positive impact by Milk + Bookies). Mimi's dedication to helping animals-and her meticulous detective skills-are sure to inspire young animal lovers and budding private eyes of all ages! Second grade through fourth grade readers are the primary target audience for the book, though it's a story that the advanced early elementary student will be excited to sit through and listen to, picking out words they are learning. Parents will love the important lessons inside, including following through on goals, being an individual, and helping others. There is a strong message of animal advocacy and pet rescue throughout, which reflects the mission of Freekibble.com, Mimi Ausland's nonprofit company. Those who loved the first book in the series will be sure to enjoy the second installment of Mimi and Maty's adventures rescuing animals and solving mysteries.
Mimi and Maty to the Rescue!: Book 3: C. C. the Parakeet Flies the Coop! (Mimi And Maty To The Rescue! Ser. #1)
by Alli Arnold Brooke SmithMimi, an animal-loving girl, and her loyal three-legged dog, Maty, set out together to rescue any animal that needs help. It’s a crazy start to the third grade when the new girl, Emma, brings her pet parakeet, C. C., to school . . . only to have him fly out the window and disappear! Mimi and Maty jump into action, showing the whole third grade what rescuing animals is all about. Keeping track of all the clues in their trusty animal rescue notebook, Mimi and Maty’s latest adventure includes an amazing tree house, a harrowing ordeal of getting feathers out of Icky Vicky’s hair, and a surprise that Mimi and Maty could never have imagined!Inspired by the real-life Mimi Ausland (founder of freekibble.com) and her special three-legged dog, Maty, this is the third book in the Mimi and Maty series (the first book was the recipient of the 2012 Bookies Bravo Award given to books with positive impact by Milk + Bookies). Mimi’s dedication to helping animals-and her meticulous detective skills-are sure to inspire young animal lovers and budding private eyes of all ages!This book is for readers ages 6 to 9 and is especially perfect for those young readers who love animals and/or who own a rescued pet from a shelter or humane society. This is the third book in the series. The book promotes friendship, good citizenship, helping others (people and animals), and believing in oneself. The voice is young and modern and speaks especially to young girls, but can be enjoyed by any young reader. Pictures break up the minimal text, making this a great book for reluctant readers.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers-picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Mimi and the Cutie Catastrophe: A Graphix Chapters Book (Mimi #1)
by Shauna J. GrantRising star Shauna J. Grant makes her Graphix Chapters debut with this humorous and wholesome series.Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters!Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers.Meet Mimi. She's charming! She's cheerful! She's cute!But that's not all! She's also a loyal friend and fun playmate, who has the best adventures with Penelope, her magical toy dog. But when Mimi notices people treating her like she's too cute, can she show them that she's much more than meets the eye? Or will she be stuck in this cute-astrophe?
Mimi's Treasure Trouble: Book 2 (Mimi's World #2)
by Linda DavickMimi and her Periwinkle Tower pals are back in this sweet and silly sequel to It’s Not Easy Being Mimi! But after a series of friendship mishaps, will they still be able to stick together forever?Six members loyal, six members true. We’ll stick together, whatever we do! Mimi and her best friends Yoshi, Tonya, Boris, Hunter, and Sofie have formed the Gum Club, a special club where they eat gumballs from Boris’s gumball machine, recite the special Gum Club Promise to always stick together, and talk about important things, like the tunnel they are digging behind the Periwinkle Tower where they might even find dinosaur bones or buried treasure. But it’s hard to keep a group of six friends together no matter what. Yoshi has to go to Reading Boot Camp all summer for help learning to read. Tonya is getting annoyed with Yoshi for playing his ukulele too loudly, and she gets bossy while they’re digging in the tunnel. Then Mimi says something that hurts Yoshi’s feelings and she is having trouble apologizing. Is the Gum Club bubble about to burst?
Min Makes a Machine (I Like to Read)
by Emily Arnold McCullyBudding engineer Min uses her skills to save the day in this Level E easy reader, perfect for Kindergarten students to read on their own! Min wants to play, but Ann and Bess say it's too hot to do anything. Min waves a fan, but it doesn't help at all. What's a girl to do? There's a pool, but it's empty—but clever Min finds a nearby well with some water in it. A tube, a hose, some glue, and a good idea later, Min builds a machine to draw water out of the well and into the pool. Splash! Thanks to Min, all the girls can play in the pool! Caldecott Medalist Emily Arnold McCully has created a fun tale about creative problem-solving, with simple text for emerging readers and bright illustrations depicting Min's creation of an Archimedes screw to add extra detail. For more of Min's adventures, check out 3, 2, 1, Go! in which Min builds a catapult. A Junior Library Guild selection! The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Level E stories feature a distinct beginning, middle, and end, with kid-friendly illustrations offering clues for more challenging sentences. Varied punctuation and simple contractions may be included. Level E books are suitable for early first graders. When Level E is mastered, follow up with Level F.
Mind-Blowing Physical Science Activities (Curious Scientists Ser.)
by Angie SmibertEducational, easy-to-do physical science activities that will show young readers more about the field of physical science. Using simple, easy to find materials, these activities will help readers better understand gravity, states of matter, density, and more!
Mind-Boggling Animal Puzzles: A Treasury of Fabulous Facts, Secret Codes, Games, Mazes, and More! (Kid Scoop)
by Vicki WhitingA brain-busting activity book that lets kids learn about animals from kangaroos and polar bears to tarantulas and snakes—all while having loads of fun! With crazy cool codes, puzzles, word searches, and so much more, these entertaining activities align with STEM curricula to keep kids engaged as they learn. Author and former teacher Vicki Whiting is the founder of Kid Scoop, an award-winning weekly activity page that promotes standards-based learning. Parents and teachers around the world use Vicki&’s fun activities to stimulate academic success and a joy of learning. With this expansive collection of exercises, kids aged 5-10 will spend hours learning loads of fun facts all about animals as they complete hundreds of exciting activities. This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book
Mindful Games for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Stay Present, Improve Concentration, and Understand Emotions
by Kristina Marcelli-SargentMindful Games for Kids is an engaging book of activities for children ages 4-8, teaching them how to use all the principles of mindfulness including calming themselves, focusing on the present, and being kinder to others. Dealing with big feelings can be hard, but it's easier when you practice listening to your body and staying in the present moment. 50 colorfully illustrated, imaginative exercises keep the fun coming while showing kids helpful techniques like deep breathing, visualization, meditation, and more. Many of these off-the-page games take 10 minutes or less, making it easy to practice the magic of mindfulness anytime, anywhere.Inside Mindful Games for Kids, you'll find:50 fantastic games—Discover mindful games like My Big Bat Ears, Hearing My Breath, As Cool as a Snowflake, and Sing My Emotions—all created for kids ages 4-8.Imagination invitation—Explore activities themed around breath, senses, thoughts, emotions, and the body—most don't require supplies, just an imagination!Mindful together—Kids can play these mindful games alone or with other people (grown-ups are invited too!) —the supportive guidelines include ways for anyone to win.Kids can find a peaceful mind through fun and games—with Mindful Games for Kids!
Mindful Moves: Kid-Friendly Yoga and Peaceful Activities for a Happy, Healthy You
by Nicole CardozaMindfulness is proven to boost children&’s physical, mental, and socio-emotional development, but establishing the practice requires making it a part of daily life. With delightful illustrations and kid-friendly language, Mindful Moves introduces kids to simple mindfulness activities that are fun, easy to remember, and available for kids to turn to any time the need arises, no matter where they are. Check Your Inner Weather encourages children to tune into how they feel in the moment and accept their feelings without judgement. Pose like a Superhero helps fill kids with inner strength and confidence, while Breathe like a Walrus helps them channel frustration or anger through breath and facial relaxation. Each of the meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and movement activities is designed to help kids stay calm, be present, and feel focused and happy. Whether it&’s before a busy day at school, in the backseat of the car, during a test, or heading off to bed, this is a guide kids can refer to again and again!
Mindfulness Activities for Kids (And Their Grown-ups): Learn Calm, Focus, and Gratitude for a Lifetime
by Sally ArnoldMindfulness Activities Kids can do with their Grown-ups to be Focused, Peaceful, and Grateful together!Mindfulness reduces anxiety and stress, improves focus, and creates calm--all attributes parents want for their kids. But what's the best way to teach it to your child?Mindfulness Activities for Kids (And Their Grown-ups) provides 40 mindfulness activities for you and your child to do together, so you both reap the benefits as you develop a deeper connection. Whether you're savoring silent sandwiches, sharing moonlight gratitudes, or taking a chalk walk, this charming book helps you develop a mindful toolbox, incorporate mindfulness into your daily lives, and create deep and lasting bonds. Together, you can have fun exploring... • A CLEAR GUIDE TO MINDFULNESS and its benefits • STRESS- AND ANXIETY BUSTERS through breathing, strengthening your senses, focusing, being kind, imagining, and relaxing • CREATIVE ACTIVITIES that teach mindfulness and transform everyday interactions into better health for both of youBest of all, you and your child will develop powerful mindfulness habits for a lifetime.
Mindfulness for Children: Help Your Child to be Calm and Content, from Breakfast till Bedtime
by Uz Afzal'There's never been a better time to encourage the little people to develop their natural abilities to be wise, calm and mind. This book is full of approachable yet effective ways to makemindfulness part of family life, whatever that looks like for you.' - Rohan Gunatillake, Creator of buddhify This inspirational and timely guide is about how mindfulness helps children, why it's becoming more popular and how to do it. It combines practical exercises that children can complete alongside their parents/carers with a fun and engaging commentary on the theory and science behind the practice. Uz takes you through the day, from waking, eating, learning and appreciating to sleeping, including exercises for how to cope with exams, how to deal with the screen culture and what mindfulness practises you can do in holiday time. Together, this gives the reader an enjoyable and accessible path into the practice of mindfulness for children. Many schools are not able to include mindfulness in their curricula and educators and parents alike are eager to have more guidance on how to support children. This current era of rising levels of child mental health, with the pressures in schools as well as the increasingly fast-paced, digitized and image-obsessed world is having a really negative effect. Mindfulness for Children is a positive and practical tool that will give children the skills to manage their feelings, increase their confidence and concentration levels as well as aiding their transition to secondary school. And it can help parents and caregivers, too, by promoting happiness and relieving stress.