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The Sleepwalking Snowman (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #7)
by Andres MiedosoIt’s Desmond and Andres versus a sneaky snowman in the seventh book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!There’s snow in the air and a sneaky snowman on the loose! When one of the local kids builds the perfect snowman, it comes to life…and not in a Frosty, sing-song kind of way. Now it’s up to Desmond and Andres to chill this overgrown snowball out before the whole town gets frozen. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Slime Book: All You Need to Know to Make the Perfect Slime
by DKOver 30 delightfully gloopy, gooey, colorful DIY recipes will mesmerize youngsters by showing them how to make slime.Play, poke, push, pull, and pop fabulous easy-to-follow slime recipes. They are all tried and tested by our slime experts, so you don't have to search the vast digital plains for the perfect recipe. Create monster slime with googly eyes, bite into some yummy edible chocolate slime, and see the rainbow with unicorn slime.All projects in this kid's ebook are shown with clear step-by-step images and a vibrant image of the final product in all its slimy glory! Learn the science behind these slime creations with amazing fun facts and carry on the fun with recipe variations. The latest in addictive kids' activities, making your slime is the ultimate sticky and squidgy fun.All slime recipes are borax-free, and with online recipes varying so drastically, it's nice to know that your slime-y masterpieces will come out perfect on the first try. Making slime is currently one of the most popular trends for children, with some homemade slime videos reaching 30-million views. With 30 recipes, The Slime Book includes more variations than any slime ebook available, and all recipes use safe and readily available ingredients. Science information boxes add an educational element to the ebook without detracting from the fun.Ideal for children ages 5-9 who are new to the slime trend or who are already obsessed with slime and looking for new, funky recipes. Get Ready To Slime!From basic slime to edible, textured, glow-in-the-dark, and color-changing slime - there's something for everyone! Kids will be mesmerized and "slimerized" by the ebook's gloopy, gooey, colorful slime recipes. Create a volcanic slime eruption, gross-out your friends with snot slime, and tuck into tasty chocolatey slime. Simple step-by-steps and vibrant photographs show how to create awesome slime, every time. Each recipe uses safe, readily available ingredients, so you can start pulling and poking straight away. Get ready to become slime extraordinaire, making:- Glitter slime- Pompom slime- Alphabet slime- Glow in the dark slime - Magnetic slime- Dinosaurs in Amber slime and much more! This ebook was such a hit that DK released a second "slimetastic" title! Try Super Slime next, packed with another 30 innovative recipes your little ones will love to try!
The Slime Workshop: 20 DIY Projects to Make Awesome Slimes—All Borax Free!
by Selina ZhangWhip up 20 borax-free slimes with different textures, cool colors, and special effects from slime enthusiast Selina Zhang (@anathemaslime)! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make slimes to squish, stretch, poke, and play with, including Glow-in-the-Dark Slime, Fluffy Slime, Fishbowl Slime, Unicorn Slime, and more. Along with fun variations, this irresistible full-color guide outlines the essential equipment and ingredients, the science of slime, tips on how to safely make and play with slime, and advice for preserving your creations and troubleshooting common problems.
The Slug: The Disgusting Critters Series (Disgusting Critters)
by Elise GravelOne in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Slug is a look at the land slug. It covers such topics as the slug's two pairs of tentacles, one pair for seeing, one pair for smelling (it can see you're a kid and smell like broccoli), its breathing hole (on the side of its head!), and its pretty gross mucous covering (in order to find a partner, the slug can follow another slug's mucous trail. True love!). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Slug contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.
The Small Secret of Morse Code
by Pamela DellWant to know about the dots and dashes of Morse code? Learn how Morse code came into being and became less time-consuming and more efficient.
The Smallest Kitten (Pet Rescue Adventures)
by Holly WebbHolly Webb&’s bestselling series Pet Rescue Adventures continues with this story of Zara and Amina, twin sisters who adopt a kitten named Pixie. The girls have different ideas for how to take care of Pixie, and when they get into an argument one day, Pixie runs off, scared. Can the girls find a way to work together to find their kitten?The best-selling Pet Rescue Adventures series by Holly Webb continues with this heartwarming tale of twin sisters, Zara and Amina, and their new kitten. The girls love to spoil their kitten, whom they name Pixie, and play with her all the time. But the sisters have different ideas about the best way to take care of Pixie, and when they start at a new school, the divide between them only grows. Then at their joint birthday party, an argument between the girls sends Pixie running off, scared. She&’s so small, and she could be anywhere! Will Zara and Amina be able to work together to find their beloved Pixie? Features black-and-white illustrations throughout.
The Smart Cookie (The Food Group)
by Jory JohnAn Instant New York Times Bestseller!Be a smart cookie—and don’t miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence?Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh:The Bad SeedThe Good EggThe Cool BeanThe Couch PotatoThe Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, the Spooky!The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It GetsThat’s What Dinosaurs Do
The Smell of Wet Dog: And Other Dog Poems and Drawings
by Barney SaltzbergEqual parts heart-melting and stinky, The Smell of Wet Dog is a must-have illustrated poetry book for every young canine fan.The smell of wet dog is not a good smell.When a dog is wet it&’s easy to tell.Imagine moose and skunk perfume.An odiferous stench, a paint-peeling plume.Beloved author and illustrator Barney Saltzberg offers up twenty-seven poems on the evergreen topic of human&’s best friend. Many have all the humor of a Shel Silverstein classic. Others are unexpectedly poignant, about separation anxiety or older dogs growing less spry. All are accompanied by Saltzberg&’s lively and loveable artwork. Whether you are a dog lover, love a dog lover, or are simply dog-curious, The Smell of Wet Dog is for someone in your life. One thing&’s for sure: You&’ll leave this book inspired to write an ode to a furry friend of your own!A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
The Smile Shop
by Satoshi KitamuraAcclaimed author-illustrator Satoshi Kitamura (Hat Tricks) celebrates human connection and community in this hopeful story about a boy, a benevolent shopkeeper, and a shared smile.A small boy has saved all his pocket money, and today's the day he'll buy something special just for himself!There's lots to see and smell at the market, from tasty pies to colorful toys and noisy instruments. But before he can even make up his mind, disaster strikes, and he loses his money down a drain. Oh no! But wait, what's this? A store called the Smile Shop? Could he buy a smile? A small one, perhaps, to cheer himself?Featuring charming, classic illustrations reminiscent of Maurice Sendak and Tomie dePaola, Satoshi Kitamura's The Smile Shop is an absorbing story of community, self-worth, and the effect of a smile shared between two people. An apt parable for a time when smiles and expressions of warmth are in high demand.
The Smiley Book of Colors
by Ruth KaiserThis unique book, which grew out of the popular website Spontaneous Smiley, will appeal to kids and adults. Who can resist the wacky, cute smiley faces to be spied in photos of colorful found objects? Young readers will enjoy learning their colors as they're identifying what the smileys are made from—an electrical outlet, a hubcap, even a piece of toast—and readers of all ages will appreciate the witty rhyming text, and its inspirational message about choosing happiness.
The Snail and the Whale
by Julia DonaldsonWhen a tiny snail meets a humpback whale the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend? From the popular creators of Room on the Broom comes this touching tale of adventure and friendship. With vibrant illustrations and rhymes that are both playful and lyrical, here is a story that reminds us that even the smallest creatures can help others in a big way.
The Sneaky Snow Fox (Fiercely and Friends)
by Patricia Reilly GiffThe endearing new chapter book series by two-time Newbery Honor Book author Patricia Reilly Giff.Take one girl with a big imagination.Add one frisky dog with a nose for trouble.And get ready for an irresistible adventure!Fiercely has run away again. And Jilli is sure that the fox from her favorite book is loose in her neighborhood! Now Jilli and her best friend, Jim, must find Fiercely and save him from the fox! Will they make it in time?Two-time Newbery Honor Book author Patricia Reilly Giff and veteran illustrator Diane Palmisciano have created a charming book filled with "shivery" fun and delicious surprises!
The Sneetches and Other Stories
by SeussDr. Seuss creates another timeless picture-book classic with The Sneetches and Other Stories. Are you a Star-Belly Sneetch or a Plain-Belly Sneetch? This delightful book contains four tales with deliciously subtle takes on how silly it is to be, well, silly. “The Sneetches,” “The Zax,” “Too Many Daves,” and “What Was I Scared Of?” make this energetic compilation a must-have for every library. Full of Dr. Seuss’s signature rhymes and unmistakable characters, it’s perfect for new and lifelong Seuss fans.
The Sneetches and Other Stories (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussAn iconic collection of original stories from Dr. Seuss that includes the official versions of "The Sneetches," "The Zax," "Too Many Daves," and "What Was I Scared Of?" This is a beloved classic that deserves a place in every child&’s library—from the bestselling author of Horton Hears a Who!, The Lorax, and Oh, the Places You&’ll Go! The Sneetches got really quite smart on that day,The day they decided that Sneetches are SneetchesAnd no kind of Sneetch is the best on the beaches.The original collection includes the only complete versions of the following entertaining and insightful tales: "The Sneetches": The Star-Belly Sneetches and the Plain-Belly Sneetches learn to overcome their differences. "The Zax": When a North-Going Zax encounters a South-Going Zax traveling in the opposite direction, will their refusal to budge keep them both from going anywhere? "Too Many Daves": A mother who names all twenty-three of her sons &“Dave&” learns too late that a little individuality is a good thing! "What Was I Scared Of?": This delightfully silly story about a spooky pair of empty green pants delivers an important message about fear and tolerance.In these four timeless stories, Dr. Seuss challenges the assumption that we need to look the same or behave the same to find common ground. Filled with Dr. Seuss's signature rhymes and lively humor, this classic story collection is a must-have for readers of all ages, and is ideal for sparking discussions about tolerance, diversity, and acceptance.
The Sneetches and Other Stories: Read & Listen Edition (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussDr. Seuss creates another timeless picture-book classic with The Sneetches and Other Stories. Are you a Star-Belly Sneetch or a Plain-Belly Sneetch? This delightful book contains four tales with deliciously subtle takes on how silly it is to be, well, silly. &“The Sneetches,&” &“The Zax,&” &“Too Many Daves,&” and &“What Was I Scared Of?&” make this energetic compilation a must-have for every library. Full of Dr. Seuss&’s signature rhymes and unmistakable characters, it&’s perfect for new and lifelong Seuss fans.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
The Snoring Princess: A Branches Book (Once Upon a Fairy Tale #4)
by Anna StaniszewskiKara and Zed are on an adventure to awaken a sleepwalking princess, in this twisted fairy tale series from Anna Staniszewski! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Kara and Zed have a new mystery to solve! Princess Rosa's palace has been under a sleeping spell 100 years, and the spell is set to end tonight. But Princess Rosa has gone missing! And if she's not back by sunset, the spell will start all over again. It's up to Kara and Zed -- along with a fairy who lives at the palace -- to find the princess and bring her home! Magic, friendship, and adventure come together in the adorable Once Upon a Fairy Tale series, featuring black-and-white illustrations on every page.
The Snow Globe Family
by Jane O'ConnorOh, when will it snow again? wonders the little family who lives in the snow globe. They long for a swirling snowstorm—if only someone in the big family would pick up the snow globe and give it a great big shake. Baby would love to. She alone notices the little family. She gazes longingly at their snowy little world, but the snow globe is up way too high for her to reach. Then, when a real snowstorm sends the big children outside sledding in the moonlight, Baby finds herself alone in the parlor. . . . Will the snow globe family at last get a chance to go sledding too? As readers follow the parallel adventures of both families, big and little, they will take special pleasure in the miniature world of the snow globe, where the skating pond is the size of a shiny quarter and a snowman is no bigger than a sugar cube.
The Snow Walker
by Charles M. Wetterer Margaret K. WettererDuring the blizzard of 1888, a young boy travels through the snow to bring needed groceries to his neighbors.
The Snow War (The Kids in Ms. Colman's Class #5)
by Ann M. MartinFrom the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation!School is always fun in Ms. Colman's class! The playground is covered with snow. The kids in Ms. Colman's class are busy building snow forts and throwing snoballs. It is fun at first. But then the snowball fights turn mean. Ian does not like the snow war. He wants it to stop. Can Ian and the snow war all by himself?
The Snow and the Sun / La Nieve y el Sol: A South American Folk Rhyme in Two Languages
by Antonio Frasconi"The richly drawn woodcuts by the author in three colors are the outstanding features of this South American folk rhyme offered both in Spanish and English," raved Kirkus of this splendid picture book. Antonio Frasconi, recognized internationally for his bold and striking woodcut illustrations, breathes new life into an old folk rhyme about a weary traveler who questions the elements about their effects on his aching feet. Each new line is added to the preceding rhymes, forming a chain that circles back to the beginning and a memorable chant for youngsters. <P><P> Written in both languages in the simple, direct style of nursery rhymes, this volume was honored as Best Illustrated Book of the Year by The New York Times. The timeless beauty of its woodcuts and the enduring appeal of its folk poetry ensure its enduring value as both an engaging dual-language book and a visual treat for readers of all ages.
The Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story
by Neil WaldmanFollows the journey of a water droplet through the various stages of the water cycle, from precipitation to evaporation and condensation.
The Snowman Mystery (Hello Reader! Chapter Book!)
by David Sheldon Kathryn CristaldiMax and Miles were best friends and do everything. Then Brad came along, a bully. Can Max and Miles make a new friends? Picture description added.
The Snowman and the Snowdog
by Raymond BriggsA new Christmas classic based on Raymond Briggs's holiday favorite THE SNOWMAN.In this picture book, a little boy builds a snow puppy—in hopes of getting a real one for Christmas—next to his snowman. That night the Snowman comes to life and takes the boy and the Snowdog on an adventure to the world of Snow People. But the best is yet to come on Christmas morning, when a real live puppy is waiting under the tree.Based on the original classic by Raymond Briggs, which has sold over 8.5 million copies and is available in 15 languages, the illustrations and text are from the creators of the animated special that will appear on Channel 4 in England during the 2013 holiday season.
The Snowman and the Snowdog: Read & Listen Edition
by Raymond BriggsA new Christmas classic based on Raymond Briggs's holiday favorite THE SNOWMAN.In this picture book, a little boy builds a snow puppy—in hopes of getting a real one for Christmas—next to his snowman. That night the Snowman comes to life and takes the boy and the Snowdog on an adventure to the world of Snow People. But the best is yet to come on Christmas morning, when a real live puppy is waiting under the tree.Based on the original classic by Raymond Briggs, which has sold over 8.5 million copies and is available in 15 languages, the illustrations and text are from the creators of the animated special that will appear on Channel 4 in England during the 2013 holiday season.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.