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The Ghostly Tales of the Treasure Coast (Spooky America)
by Selena FragassiGhost stories from Treasure Coast, Florida have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Treasure Coast comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Visit the Driftwood Resort and catch a glimpse of past tenants who checked in, but never checked out. Or see a show at the Sunrise Theatre, but expect to be distracted by the specters who call this place home. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghosts at the Movie Theater #9
by Dori Hillestad Butler Aurore DamantEdgar Award Winner Dori Hillestad Butler gives us the ninth title in her not-too-scary chapter book mystery series, The Haunted Library.Kaz are Claire are on the case again—this time, they're looking for Kaz's long-lost uncle! Their search takes them to a bakery and a movie theater. Along the way, they meet another kid ghost detective. Will Kaz and Claire be able to figure out what's going on?From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Giant Carrot
by Barry Root Jan PeckA Tall tale about the power of teamwork<P><P> When sweet Little Isabelle's family plants a carrot seed one day, tall Papa Joe, wide Mama Bess, and strong Brother Abel all do their part. But when Little Isabelle wants to help too, Brother Abel just laughs. "What can you do?" he asks. "I'll sing and dance to the carrot to make it grow", she says. "And come summer, we'll have little cups of sweet carrot puddin'". Sure enough, that carrot takes a fancy to Little Isabelle's singing and dancing and grows to an amazing height -- proving that great things can be accomplished when everyone works together. <P> Based on an old Russian folktale, and complete with a scrumptious recipe for carrot puddin', this wonderfully humorous story shows the strength of teamwork and the power of a touch of imagination.
The Giant Hug
by Valeri Gorbachev Sandra HorningHow do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course! Owen's hug travels across the country in a series of hilarious, sometimes awkward, always heartfelt embraces between animals of different shapes and sizes. Valeri Gorbachev's adorable artwork pairs beautifully with Sandra Horning's charming text, and makes for a fun, funny, and educational read-aloud. An unexpected twist at the end will delight readers and have kids asking for this book again and again.
The Giant Ice Cream Mess: An Acorn Book (Fox Tails #3)
by Tina KüglerSiblings Fritz and Franny have their sights set on the tastiest ice cream treat in this early reader from Geisel Honor winner Tina Kügler!Pick a Book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Scoop up this fun-filled early reader series! When competitive fox siblings Fritz and Franny hear the ice cream truck on their street, they both imagine making the sweetest treat with different flavors and toppings. But there's just one problem: Their mom says they can only have one scoop each! Maybe Fritz and Franny need to ask Fred -- their adorable dog -- which flavor is best?Geisel Honor winner Tina Kügler's easy-to-read text and humor-filled, full-color artwork will have young readers everywhere laughing out loud!
The Giants Go Camping: A QUIX Book (Giants Series #2)
by Jane YolenThe Giants go camping in the second book about the huge-hearted family from the bestselling and beloved team Jane Yolen and Tomie dePaola in this series for Aladdin QUIX, a line of fun-to-read, short chapter books.Dazzle, Grizzle, Grub, Grab, and Dab share the fun and surprises of a camping trip to the mountains.
The Giants' Farm: A QUIX Book (Giants Series #1)
by Jane YolenFrom the bestselling and beloved team Jane Yolen and Tomie dePaola come the adventures of a family of hilarious and huge-hearted Giants in this series for Aladdin QUIX, a line of fun-to-read, short chapter books.Meet Dazzle, Grizzle, Grub, Grab, and Dab, a family of giants who decide a farm would be the best place for them to live. Will this huge-hearted group be able call Fe-Fi-Fo Farm home sweet home?
The Giants' Tree House: A QUIX Book (Giants Series #4)
by Jane YolenThe Giants build a tree house in the fourth book about the huge-hearted family from the bestselling and beloved team, Jane Yolen and Tomie dePaola, in this series for Aladdin QUIX, a line of fun-to-read, short chapter books.Dazzle, Grab, Grub, Little Dab, and Grizzle might just be in over their giant heads when they embark on a new project: building a gigantic, super-deluxe treehouse!
The Giants' Visitor: A QUIX Book (Giants Series #3)
by Jane YolenThe Giants have an unexpected guest in the third book about the huge-hearted family from the bestselling and beloved team Jane Yolen and Tomie dePaola in this series for Aladdin QUIX, a line of fun-to-read, short chapter books.Dazzle, Grizzle, Grub, Grab, and Dab are in for a giant surprise when their Grandma Draggle comes for a visit!
The Gift Inside the Box
by Adam Grant Allison Sweet GrantAdam Grant, the bestselling author of Give and Take, teams with his wife, Allison, to share the lighthearted tale of a gift in search of a giver--a classic in the making and the perfect conversation starter about thoughtfulness.This delightful book--one of Amazon's 2019 Holiday Gift Picks and Most Anticipated Books--is designed to start conversations with kids about generosity. In the tradition of Goodnight Gorilla, the words are intentionally spare. The book is meant to be read interactively, with adults posing questions so kids can guess what's happening (and why). Praised by both parents and teachers for sparking imagination and eliciting discussion, the story can be interpreted differently in every family, by every child, and reinterpreted many times over. Give the gift of this clever, earnest book about generosity--a new and nourishing fable for every child's library (and one that includes a delightfully innovative cover approach that requires the reader to unfasten the Velcroed cover for a fun unboxing effect!). It's a gift that keeps on giving."Truly phenomenal . . . Kristen [Bell]'s favorite book we've read to the kids in a year." --Dax Shepard of the podcast "Armchair Expert"
The Gift from the Past
by James RumfordGenerations of navigators have passed down their knowledge about how to read the sky, waves, land, and sea to find their way. Read about one man whose ancient skills helped solve a mystery.
The Gift of Dark Hollow (Longburrow)
by Kieran LarwoodThe Longburrow series is Middle-earth for middle graders as readers are drawn deeper and deeper into the story of the young rabbit Podkin One-Ear fighting to save his land from evil. Hiding with fellow refugees, Podkin, Paz, and Pook are temporarily safe in Dark Hollow Warren. But their enemies—the evil Gorm—still search for them. The rabbits&’ only hope may be to locate twelve magical Gifts and use them to defeat the Gorm. The fate of all rabbitkind is at stake, and danger lurks at every turn. It will take all the siblings&’ courage and ingenuity to find the Gifts, battle the Gorm, and stay alive. Action and intrigue infuse the second installment of a series that shows that anyone—even little rabbits—can do great things.
The Gift of Eid
by Shifa Saltagi SafadiA retelling of the Gift of the Magi, set against the backdrop of the Umayyad Masjid of Damascus, in this picture book from a National Book Award Winner.With Baba gone, Yasmine doesn&’t have enough money to buy Mama&’s Eid gift and can&’t think of anything she wants for herself when Mama asks. While Mama&’s haggling with the baker, she gets an idea. And after exchanging gifts with her mom in the Masjid, Yasmine realizes that true Eid joy comes from being together.Set in the famous Souq al-Hamidiyeh and the Umayyad Masjid of Damascus, this heartfelt story offers a Muslim background to one of the best-loved stories of all time.
The Gift of Nothing (Little Brown Picture Books)
by Patrick McdonnellWhat can Mooch the cat give Earl the dog when Earl has everything? The answer, of course, is nothing. This simple picture book story features characters from McDonnell's popular comic strip, "Mutts." Illustrations.
The Gift of Words (A Holiday Picture Book)
by Peter H. ReynoldsAn inspirational holiday story celebrating the power of words -- an epic follow-up to the New York Times bestselling classic The Word Collector by creative visionary Peter H. Reynolds.So many words, strung together, shimmering and dreamy. So many people, connected, together, hopeful and united. And that was the power of the gift of words. A gift for all.Jerome is looking forward to collecting words this holiday season! Words of hope, love, and joy to share with his loved ones. But as he begins his search, he discovers that inspirational words are hard to come by. In the end, Jerome finds a way to connect with his community and join together in sharing the greatest gift of all: the gift of words.From our most celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds, comes an uplifting holiday tale about the power of the gift of words -- an important addition to the Word Collector collection, and the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season.
The Gift of the Magi
by O. HenryThe classic holiday tale of love, devotion, and the art of giving--written by one of the world's best-known short-story authors--will delight those both new to and familiar with this timeless narrative.
The Gifts of the Animals: A Christmas Tale
by Carole GerberWith a beautiful narrative by author and poet Carole Gerber and stunning and intricate art by renowned Japanese artist Yumi Shimokawara comes one of the most anticipated Christmas gift books ever published. Gift of the Animals shares the miraculous offerings the humble animals in the manger gave to the baby Jesus.
The Giggles Are Coming
by Christopher EliopoulosA couple of friends can't keep from laughing during class on the first day of school, in this companion to The Yawns Are Coming from the illustrator of the Ordinary People Change the World series!Two best friends are so excited to go back to school. They're in the same class, their classroom is full of art supplies, and they've even made a new friend. But then it happens: Just as the teacher introduces herself, the GIGGLES show up! They're everywhere and impossible to escape. And as if that wasn't embarrassing enough, soon a GUFFAW shows up, and then the CHUCKLES! What will their teacher think if they can't avoid laughing in the middle of her first lesson?
The Giggling Tree (Hatchimals)
by Kay WoodwardCrack into this magical chapter-book series based on Hatchimals, the best-selling toy!When Ava and her younger brother, Oliver, find a pair of giant, brightly speckled eggs in their garden, they immediately try to solve the mystery of what's inside. Soon after, two adorable creatures called Hatchimals hatch from the eggs! One is a Draggle, and the other is a Penguala. But there's trouble in Hatchtopia, the Hatchimals' world, and it's up to Ava, Oliver, and their Hatchimals to journey to this magical land and save the day! This book also contains exclusive collector cards featuring four fun CollEGGtibles!
The Gingerbread House Jack's Family Ate
by Kelly DiPucchioA hilarious, wacky Christmas tale from the New York Times bestselling author, Kelly Dipucchio, based on the classic children's rhyme, The House That Jack Built!This is the house Jack's family ate!This is the mother who's wrapping up giftswhile secretly munching on marshmallow driftson the house Jack's family ate.Join Jack's wacky family as they try to build a gingerbread house for Santa Claus... if only they can stop eating it! Gumdrops, marshmallows, and chocolate bars fly everywhere in this sweetly chaotic tale about a multi-generational family preparing excitedly for Christmas! For a humor-filled alternative to The Night Before Christmas!Read and laugh out-loud with this perfect holiday title.
The Gingerbread Kid Goes to School (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
by Joan HolubA silly twist on the classic tale. The school principal bakes a gingerbread cookie and brings it to school in his lunchbox. When the principal opens his lunchbox, the gingerbread kid winks and jumps off the desk. Where is he off to in such a hurry?
The Gingerbread Man
by Jacqueline Rogers Alison Adams Sera Y. ReycraftClassic Tales: The Gingerbread Man
The Gingerbread Man (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Green #Level H, Lesson 83)
by Mary SandelFountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention Green System -- 1st Grade
The Gingerbread Man (Live Oak Media Ereadalong Ser.)
by Eric A. KimmelA freshly baked gingerbread man escapes the old woman and old man who baked him, chanting "I'll run and run as fast as I can. You can't catch me. I'm the gingerbread man!" And he does keep running . . . until he meets a wily fox.
The Gingerbread Man (Storyplay:)
by Jim AylesworthJim Ayelsworth's charming text and Barbara McClintock's narrative pictures in this New York Times Best Illustrated Book make for an unbeatable re-telling of the classic tale.This irresistible retelling of the Gingerbread Man from the award-winning duo of author Jim Aylesworth and illustrator Barbara McClintock is a perfect treat for cookie lovers everywhere. Children will enjoy chiming in with Aylesworth's charming, rollicking refrains, accompanied by whimsical animal images and a delicious recipe for gingerbread men.