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A Bite in the Night: Book 4 (Rabbit and Bear #4)
by Julian GoughGorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear ... on the day that a new creature arrives in their valley, trying to Change Everything. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books. 'A perfect animal double-act.' (The Times, Book of the Week)Rabbit is surprised: some of the trees in the valley seem to be flying south for the winter. His friend Bear is sure that trees can't fly.Then there's a loud CRUNCH! from Very Near By. It sounds like the world's largest rabbit, eating the world's largest carrot. There's a new creature in Rabbit and Bear's valley, and he's trying to Change Everything. From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of Mystery! Friendship! Progress! ... and all kinds of getting muddy.'Rabbit's Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children's fiction, a laugh-out-loud story of rabbit and wolf and bear, of avalanches and snowmen. The sort of story that makes you want to send your children to bed early, so you can read it to them.' Neil GaimanRead all the Rabbit and Bear books: 1. Rabbit's Bad Habits2. The Pest in the Nest3. Attack of the Snack4. A Bite in the Night
A Bizcocho le encanta la biblioteca: Biscuit Loves the Library (Spanish edition) (My First I Can Read)
by Alyssa Satin CapucilliThis beloved bestselling title about Biscuit's visit to the library is now available in Spanish translation. This Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. Un libro con alegres ilustraciones, vocabulario básico, mucha acción, ritmo y repetición. La edición en español de Biscuit Loves the Library de la colección Mi primer libro ¡Ya sé leer! es perfecta para los pequeños que están aprendiendo a leer. ¡La biblioteca ha organizado un día para leerle a las mascotas! Hay muchas cosas que un cachorrito puede disfrutar, como leer libros, escuchar cuentos, jugar con títeres ¡y verse con un montón de amigos! Después, con la ayuda de la bibliotecaria, Bizcocho descubre lo mejor de todo. Alyssa Satin Capucilli y Pat Schories celebran la alegría especial de las bibliotecas y de la lectura en esta nueva aventura de Bizcocho, nuestro cachorrito amarillo favorito.
A Black History Reader: 101 Questions You Never Thought To Ask
by Claud Anderson"A Black History Reader, Dr. Claud Anderson’s fifth book, was written to highlight and examine the ignored Social Construct on Race, its effects on Black Americans and strategies they can use to take advantage of its weakness. Using a Q&A format, Dr. Anderson focuses on the etiology of White racism imbedded within the Social Construct."--Publisher's website.
A Blue Kind of Day
by Rachel TomlinsonA moving picture book debut about depression, sensory awareness, and the power of listening, from psychologist and author of Teaching Kids to be Kind.Coen is having a sniffling, sighing, sobbing kind of day. His family thinks they know how to cheer him up. His dad wants to go outside and play, Mom tells her funniest joke, and his little sister shares her favorite teddy. Nothing helps. But one by one, they get quiet and begin to listen. After some time, space, and reassurance, Coen is able to show them what he needs.With poignant text and stunning illustrations, A Blue Kind of Day explores how depression might feel in the body and shows us how to support the people we love with patience, care, and empathy.
A Body to Die For (Bailey Weggins #2)
by Kate WhiteBailey Weggins is in desperate need of a little RR after solving the murder of her boss' nanny. A trip to the Cedar Inn Spa seems like the perfect remedy. But when Bailey goes to the massage room to retrieve her lost watch and finds a dead body getting a seaweed wrap, her detective instincts are unable to go on hiatus. As Bailey uncovers the victim's mysterious past, she finds herself becoming infatuated with Jeffrey Beck, a detective working on the case. Meanwhile, another horrifying murder is committed at the inn--and Bailey finds herself the killer's next target.
A Book of Love
by Emma RandallCelebrate love with this rhyming picture book featuring enchanting illustrations and poetic text!Love and the many ways one can show it are at the heart of this sweet, charming picture book. Whether it's giving someone a big hug, offering a helping hand, or sharing words of encouragement, it's these gestures that make the world a better place to live. Emma Randall's delicate and appealing illustrations accompany delightful verses in a timeless story perfect for reading aloud with loved ones.
A Book of Maps for You
by Lourdes HeuerWhat if you moved into a new house and found a secret guidebook? Look inside buildings and search for surprises in this enthralling, interactive book of maps.In A Book of Maps for You, a young cartographer leaves a one-of-a-kind gift behind for the kid moving into his old house. He&’s drawn and annotated maps of all the neighborhood places of interest—no playground, reading nook, or chicken coop left uncharted.During a big move, a child can feel a lot of pressure to be excited for the future, to open their heart to the place they&’re headed. But the roads they&’ve been down hundreds of times, the familiar faces, and the house where they know every noisy pipe and leaky faucet all deserve care, too.A Book of Maps for You honors the homes we leave behind and the ones we haven&’t met yet, reminding us that they may just be two sides of the same coin. Lourdes Heuer&’s attentive text speaks volumes in each word, and Maxwell Eaton III&’s signature detail-rich illustrations call for re-reads to drink in and explore every pageA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
A Book of Questions (Xist Children's Books)
by Jane G. Meyer&“A whimsical little book . . . to encourage Socratic type questioning in young children, to think and reflect at a deeper imaginative level.&” —Chrissi Hart, author of Tea with the Queen Every kid has questions . . . and they also have the capacity to discover very interesting answers. In A Book of Questions, Jane G. Meyer leads kids through a pint-sized Socratic exercise in questioning the nature of the universe. Paired with Lucia Salemi&’s whimsical illustrations, these questions are sure to get kids thinking, and coming up with new questions of their own. &“A Book of Questions is a delightful little book that really represents many of the questions percolating in the minds of children, and beautifully eccentric adults. After all who doesn&’t want to know what color a yawn is?&” —Annalisa Boyd, author of The Ascetic Lives of Mothers
A Book of Sleep
by Il Sung NaWhen the sky grows darkand the moon glows bright,everyone goes to sleep . . .except for the watchful owl!With a spare, soothing text and beautifully rich and textured illustrations of a starry night, this is the perfect “book of sleep.” Join the owl on his moonlit journey as he watches all the other animals settle in for the night: some sleep standing up, while some sleep on the move! Some sleep peacefully alone, while others sleep all together, huddled close.Il Sung Na makes his American debut with this gorgeous bedtime offering. While each animal rests in its own special way, little ones will also drift off to a cozy sleep.
A Box (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Green #Level D, Lesson 62)
by Liz RayFountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention Green System -- 1st Grade
A Box of Clementines (Clementine)
by Sara PennypackerThis New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold! This brightly colored boxed set contains the paperback editions of Clementine, The Talented Clementine, and Clementine's Letter -- the first three books in the best-selling series about an unforgettable third grade girl named Clementine.Sara Pennypacker's character, with her unique perspective on school, friends, and family, has been compared to Beverly Clearly's Ramona. Caldecott Honoree Marla Frazee brilliantly brings Clementine to life with detailed pen-and-ink illustrations throughout.This is the perfect gift for readers who are hankering for their first chapter book.
A Boy And A Jaguar
by Catia Chien Alan Rabinowitz2015 Schneider Family Book Award Winner<P> Alan loves animals, but the great cat house at the Bronx Zoo makes him sad. Why are they all alone in empty cages? Are they being punished? More than anything, he wants to be their champion--their voice--but he stutters uncontrollably.<P> Except when he talks to animals...<P> Then he is fluent.<P> Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award Follow the life of the man Time Magazine calls, "the Indiana Jones of wildlife conservation" as he searches for his voice and fulfills a promise to speak for animals, and people, who cannot speak for themselves. This real-life story with tender illustrations by Catia Chien explores truths not defined by the spoken word.
A Boy Called Bat (The Bat Series #1)
by Elana K. Arnold Charles SantosoFrom acclaimed author Elana K. Arnold and with illustrations by Charles Santoso, A Boy Called Bat is the first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises—some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat’s mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter.But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he’s got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.
A Boy Called Dickens
by Deborah Hopkinson John HendrixFor years Dickens kept the story of his own childhood a secret. Yet it is a story worth telling. For it helps us remember how much we all might lose when a child's dreams don't come true . . . As a child, Dickens was forced to live on his own and work long hours in a rat-infested blacking factory. Readers will be drawn into the winding streets of London, where they will learn how Dickens got the inspiration for many of his characters. <P><P>The 200th anniversary of Dickens's birth is February 7, 2012, and this tale of his little-known boyhood is the perfect way to introduce kids to the great author. Here is historical fiction at its ingenious best.
A Boy Named FDR: How Franklin D. Roosevelt Grew Up to Change America
by Kathleen Krull Steve Johnson Lou FancherFranklin D. Roosevelt was born into one of the wealthiest families in America, yet this ultimate rich kid grew up to do more for ordinary Americans than any other president. <P><P>This appealing picture book biography shows how, from childhood on, FDR was compassionate, cheerful, determined, and enormously likable. Though he had private tutors as a young boy and later attended an elite boys' school, he played pranks and had down-to-earth fun just like any boy today. <P><P>Kathleen Krull's animated picture book biography focuses on FDR's childhood years through his entry as a young man into politics and his battle with polio. A summary of his achievements as president and a chronology of his life are included. The well-researched text and the evocative illustrations by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher provide an inspiring introduction to one of our greatest presidents.
A Boy Named Isamu: A Story of Isamu Noguchi
by James YangAwarded an Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Picture Book Honor, this stunning picture book brings to life the imagination of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi.(Cover image may vary.)If you are Isamu, stones are the most special of all.How can they be so heavy?Would they float if they had no weight?Winner of the Theordor Seuss Geisel Award in 2020 for Stop! Bot!, James Yang imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi. Wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, Isamu sees things through the eyes of a young artist . . .but also in a way that many children will relate. Stones look like birds. And birds look like stones. Through colorful artwork and exquisite text, Yang translates the essence of Noguchi so that we can all begin to see as an artist sees.
A Boy and His Bunny
by Sean Bryan Tom MurphyA humorous way to show kids that being different can be a lot of fun! How would you feel if one morning you woke up with a big-eared, wet-nosed bunny on your head?Would you be surprised? And what would you do if you learned the bunny's name was Fred? And he liked it there on top of your head? You'd be different from your friends, who have nothing on their heads, but hey! That's okay too.This charming fun-filled book about a boy and special friend will delight young readers and enchant their parents as well.
A Brave Act (Sound Out Chapter Books - Set B-2)
by Matt SimsFrank left his job at the craft shop at five. He would have to rush to catch the bus for home. A brisk breeze made Frank yank his coat up to his neck.
A Bright Heart (A Bright Heart)
by Kate ChenliWhat if you could avenge your own murder? A brilliant young woman gets a second chance at life in this debut YA tale of vengeance, court intrigue, and romance, inspired by classic Chinese tropes. "An incredible addition to the classic Chinese court intrigue genre. A Bright Heart is smart, subversive, and certainly swoony." —Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights Mingshin outsmarted three princes to help the man she loved become king. But she doesn&’t see Ren&’s betrayal coming, not until she&’s lying in a pool of her own blood on the palace steps. As she&’s dying, Mingshin makes a desperate plea to the gods to turn back time and give her a chance to make things right. Mingshin wakes up two years earlier, her prayer granted, and swears two things: Ren will never become king, and she will never fall in love again. But the timeline in this life has changed: a dignitary gifted with dark magic is threatening her kingdom&’s peace, and Ren&’s thirst for power runs deeper than Mingshin could have imagined. She finds herself allying with Jieh, another contender for the throne. Mingshin knows better than anyone not to give her heart to a prince. But in the viper&’s nest of the royal court, she and Jieh prove a phenomenal team. Can Mingshin avert the catastrophe of her past by once again learning to trust…and maybe even love? Master storyteller Kate Chenli introduces a singular YA heroine in this vividly rendered and utterly original new young adult fantasy books series. A spellbinding, tension-filled page-turner with a bold heroine, A Bright Heart will appeal to fans of romance books for teens like The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller, or other YA books that feature rich world-building, captivating romance, and a quest for revenge.
A Bug's Life: Blueberries on Parade
by Disney Book GroupFrancis the ladybug hurt his leg saving Princess Dot from a bird. Now Dot and the rest of the ants in the Blueberry troop want to thank him with a parade in his honor! But when the boys in the Boysenberry troop ruin the flag the girls made for Francis, it's up to Francis (the Blueberries' new Den Mother!) to help the girls teach them a lesson. Will the parade be a success, or will the mean boys ruin the girls' special parade?
A Bundle of Sticks: An Aesop Fable (Into Reading, Level J #86)
by Elena Martin Diana KizlauskasNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Butterfly Is Patient
by Dianna Hutts Aston Sylvia LongThe creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet and A Seed Is Sleepy have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the worlds tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue) and the largest (Queen Alexandra's Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder. Perfect for a child's bedroom bookshelf or for a classroom reading circle!
A Butterfly's Life
by Dona Herweck RiceIn this engaging nonfiction book, early readers are introduced to the life cycle of a butterfly. The book explains the different stages of a butterfly's life from the stage of eggs to a colourful butterfly.
A Cake to Bake (Step into Reading)
by Apple JordanMerida, Rapunzel, Aurora, and the rest of the Disney princesses bake cakes, cookies, and other sweet treats in this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader. Perfect for girls ages 4 to 6 who are just learning to read—and bake!