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The Perfect Birthday Recipe
by Katy HudsonSummer birthdays can be lonely, but not when you have great friends like Beavers! This year Tortoise, Bird, Rabbit, and Squirrel insist on baking Beaver’s birthday cake, but Beaver isn’t so sure. He is the ultimate perfectionist and would rather do it himself, following the recipe exactly. Will Beaver’s nitpicky ways ruin his birthday and his friendships? The Perfect Birthday Recipe is the fourth and final story in Katy Hudson's best-selling set of seasonal picture books, including Too Many Carrots, A Loud Winter's Nap, and The Golden Acorn.
The Perfect Dog
by John O'HurleyMy son asked a question, as little boys do,Of me in my wisdom and all that I knew.“Is there a dog that is perfect?” he asked on a whim.Well, I thought,And I thought about where to begin.With all the wonderful kinds of dogs in the world, is there really just one kind that is better than all the rest? John O’Hurley’s delightfully charming and Seuss-like poem answers that question with a surprisingly perfect answer. This heartwarming message about man’s best friend, accompanied by photographs that capture the essence of dog-ness, is sure to be treasured by dog lovers and non-dog lovers alike. The book comes with an audio CD of John's reading of the poem.
The Perfect Dog
by Kevin O'MalleyFans of The Pigeon Wants a Puppy and Charlie the Ranch Dog will fall in love with this vibrant picture book about one girl&’s quest to find the perfect dog for her family. When your parents say you can get a dog, you feel so LUCKY. And after you finally figure out what kind of dog you want, that feels even LUCKIER. But when the perfect dog chooses you—it feels like you&’re the LUCKIEST kid in the world! Dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. But which one is perfect for you?"A shoo-in for lovers of dogs and humor: funny and charming." —Kirkus Reviews"A superlative choice where animal books are popular or needed." —School Library Journal"The humor of the dogs, conjured up in O'Malley's comical illustrations, is what will draw [preschoolers] in." —Booklist
The Perfect Dress (Step into Reading)
by RH DisneyWhat makes the perfect dress? Silk or satin, lace or bows, pink or blue? One thing is certain—if a Disney Princess is wearing it, it’s sure to be unforgettable. This new Step 1 reader features all the favorite Disney princesses as they discover their perfect dresses.
The Perfect English Grammar Workbook: Simple Rules and Quizzes to Master Today's English
by Lisa McLendonGrammar greatness—with simple rules, exercises, and quizzes.Mastering English grammar has never been easier. The Perfect English Grammar Workbook is a complete explanation of standard American English and an irreplaceable resource for students, ESL learners, and anyone else who's serious about mistake-free speaking and writing.From punctuation and prepositions to adverbs and abbreviations, this grammar workbook provides simple and straightforward guides to every part of English grammar. With classroom-style lessons you can practice your skills with dozens of helpful exercises. Afterwards, check your progress with comprehensive end-of-chapter quizzes.The Perfect English Grammar Workbook includes:Modern rules for modern writers—Make sure your skills are up to date with a grammar workbook featuring the latest rules for learning English.Focused lessons—Master grammar over the course of 17 chapters—each divided into individual sections so you can focus on one idea at a time.Exercises, quizzes, and more—This grammar workbook is filled with handy practice exercises and quizzes that will help you test what you've learned.Never misplace a comma again—The Perfect English Grammar Workbook makes it easy.
The Perfect Gift: A Jingle Jangle Story
by David E. Talbert Lyn Sisson-TalbertInspired by the major Netflix original live action musical, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, this picture book will follow Journey as she shows Buddy 3000 the meaning of Christmas and learns that family is the perfect gift.Journey, Jessica, and Jeronicus are back again with one of their greatest inventions yet, Buddy 3000. Journey is prepared to have a magical Christmas with Buddy. But while she is introducing him to the small wonders of the world, she panics and realizes she forgot to get him a gift. Journey scours the town looking for the perfect thing until she learns she may have had it all along . . . In this sequel to The Square Root of Possible, we follow Journey as she shows Buddy the true meaning of Christmas, doing it with her family by her side. A delightfully illustrated holiday picture book story brought to you by Lyn Sisson-Talbert and David E. Talbert, inspired by the Netflix original holiday film starring Forest Whitaker, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Keegan-Michael Key, Ricky Martin, and introducing Madalen Mills.
The Perfect Gifts (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 1)
by Laura Jacobsen Terry ShannonNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Perfect Percival Priggs
by Julie-Anne GrahamPercival Priggs seems to be the perfect child. His parents are perfect, his grandparents are perfect, and even his pets are perfect. Percy's shelf is packed with gleaming trophies, from Exceptional Excellence in Equations to Spouting Sensational Sonnets. But with all the practice required, Percy never has a free moment. And when he tries to take on too many things at once, an imperfect mess ensues!Percy always worries that his parents will not love him if he does not smile his prize-winning smile and perform perfectly in every competition. But after Mr. and Mrs. Priggs reveal their own humorous imperfections, Percy knows they are proud of him exactly as he is.In her debut picture book, Julie-Anne Graham addresses the pressure a child may feel to appear happy as well as to do everything perfectly. Her artful whimsy and humor warmly convey a message of reassurance, love, and acceptance no matter the messes or successes that occur.[Excerpt:]"Percy was entered in so many categories!He didn't even like half the things he had been entered in.So he came up with a plan to finish faster . . .”
The Perfect Pet Shop
by Vivian French Selina YoungEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.It's all quiet at the pet shop at the end of the day, but the animals want to have some fun - who wants a story?
The Perfect Split (Mouse Math)
by Lori Haskins HouranEach read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids&’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide!Melty's has games! Pizza! Prizes! Albert and Leo promise to split everything evenly, from the food to the tickets to the prizes. But some things just can't be split. When it comes to one special prize--winner takes all! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: Equal to, less than, greater than).
The Perfect Thanksgiving
by Eileen SpinelliOur smoke alarm is wailing. Our turkey, burnt as toast. Dad spills the gravy down his shirt--a less-than-perfect host. Enter two families who couldn't be any more opposite! Family one seems just PERFECT--with a plump golden turkey, gorgeous whipped cream swirls atop their pie, and lace napkins on the table. Family two, on the other hand, seems FAR FROM IT! The turkey burns, the Jell-O wiggles and jiggles right to the floor, and Dad's shirt serves as napkin. What could these two very different families possibly have in common? Full of whimsy and spirit, this funny picture book is sure to add spice to any Thanksgiving feast.
The Persian Cinderella
by Shirley ClimoA retelling of the traditional Persian tale in which Settareh, neglected and abused by her stepmother and stepsisters, finds her life transformed with the help of a little blue jug.
The Pet Charms #1: The Muddy Puppy (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Amy EdgarAn adorable puppy gives Molly a magic charm bracelet!In this Level 2 reader series, Molly loves animals! In this first book, she helps an adorable puppy who gets stuck outside in a storm. Then the puppy gives her a magic charm bracelet! Now Molly can hear animals talking! She soon finds out that the muddy puppy doesn't have a name or a home. Can Molly help her new friend? Is there a magical surprise for Molly in the end?
The Pet Problem (Little Golden Book)
by Kristen L. DepkenBuzz Lightyear and Sheriff Woody are jealous when Bonnie brings home a pet hamster. But when the hamster gets loose, Buzz and Woody realize they need to get the fuzzy creature back in its cage before Bonnie gets home. This all-new Little Golden Book starring the toys from Disney/Pixar Toy Story is sure to become an instant classic with boys and girls ages 2 to 5.
The Pet Store Sprite: A Branches Book (Pixie Tricks)
by Tracey WestTracey West's magical adventure series is filled with tricky fairies -- and it's perfect for fans of her New York Times bestselling Dragon Masters series!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!Violet and her fairy friend Sprite have to send more pixies back to the Otherworld! This time, they team up with Violet's cousin, Leon, to stop a water sprite named Aquamarina who loves the drip, drip, drip of leaky faucets. But there's something terribly fishy about Aquamarina's fun and games. Can Violet stop this tricky fairy-and stay out of the deep end?This is an exciting refresh of the popular Pixie Tricks series, with updated text and brand-new art on every page -- perfect for fans of Tracey West's Dragon Masters series!
The Pet Store Window
by Jairo BuitragoAna looks out the pet store window with the store’s last remaining animals for sale—a dog, a hedgehog and a mouse. What are they waiting for? Ana remembers finding the dog and bringing him to the store as a puppy. She’s watched as all the other dogs—the most charming, the most elegant, the strongest—have all gone off. Ana, too, has never left, except at nights when she closes the store and goes home to the modest apartment she shares with her grandmother. But a day comes when the store owner announces that he has sold the store. An office tower will be built in its place. It makes no difference to him what happens to the animals, but Ana knows what she does next will make all the difference to her friends. Because after being together so long, isn’t that what they are? An exciting new offering by internationally acclaimed, award-winning picture book creators Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng, The Pet Store Window is a stirring reminder of those who are often overlooked or left behind by society, showing readers the ways in which we can offer each other hope, support and friendship in difficult times. Key Text Features illustrations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6 With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9 Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
The Peter Pan Picture Book
by J. M. Barrie Alice B. Woodward Daniel O'ConnorEven the youngest of readers and listeners can fly away to Neverland with this simplified adaptation of J. M. Barrie's beloved play. This 1907 version was created shortly after the play's debut with the author's consent and approval. Initially published as a keepsake for children to take home from the theater, this richly illustrated rendition also functioned as a consolation to those unable to see the play. A century later, the book offers an enchanting introduction to the boy who wouldn't grow up and his magical world.Twenty-eight fantastical watercolor illustrations by a prominent English artist complement the storybook rendering of the original play. Alice B. Woodward's fanciful images recall the style of her contemporary, Golden Age of Illustration artist Arthur Rackham. Readers of all ages will fall in love all over again with this vivid retelling of the Darling children's adventures among pirates, mermaids, Indians, and a tribe of Lost Boys.
The Pharaoh's Secret
by Marissa MossWhen Talibah and her younger brother, Adom, accompany their father, an academic, to his homeland of modern Egypt on his research assignment, they become involved in a mystery surrounding an ancient, lost pharaoh—a rare queen ruler. Someone has tried to wipe her from the record, to make it appear as if she never existed! She needs Talibah to help her and her high priest, Senenmut, reclaim their rightful place in history. Exotic locales, mysterious strangers, and a sinister archaeologist round out an adventure that is full of riddles, old tales, and, most surprisingly of all, a link to Talibah’s and Adom’s mother, who died mysteriously.
The Piano Lesson (Pictureback(R))
by Billy WrecksIt's music and laughs galore as Cuphead and Mugman tickle the ivories in this full-color retelling of the "Piano Lesson" from Netflix's hit animated series The Cuphead Show!The Cuphead Show! follows the adventures of two lovable brothers—Cuphead and Mugman—through their unique misadventures! But no matter what the trouble is, they&’ve always got one another&’s backs. But what happens when Mugman's dream of becoming a great pianist is dashed by an unexpected musical genius? Fans of the Netflix animated series or the video game that inspired it, will love this retelling with full-color images straight from the laugh out loud series!
The Picnic (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Green #Level A, Lesson 38)
by Jerry AlbertFountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention Green System -- 1st Grade
The Pied Piper (My First Classic Story Ser.)
by Eric BlairThe Pied Piper pipes a village free of rats, and when the villagers refuse to pay him for the service he pipes away their children as well.
The Pied Piper's Magic
by Steven KelloggYou've heard tell of a long-ago city infested with rats. The Grand Duke of this place had commanded every grown-up to work night and day in his factories, and every child to take part in shooing the rats away from the monuments. But what you haven't heard is the tale of Peterkin the elf, a poor but cheerful fellow who had recently received the gift of a magical pipe. No, this isn't the pied piper you're imagining, a selfish and unforgiving man. This piper will work happy miracles before he resumes his journey. Open our book and see for yourself. Here's the Pied Piper tale reimagined as only beloved storyteller Steven Kellogg could: whimsical, friendly, and full of glorious surprises--an unabashed statement about the transformative power of generosity and love.
The Pig in a Wig
by Alan MacdonaldTHE HILARIOUS, HEARTWARMING story of a vain pig who loses confidence in her appearance only to have it restored in a surprising way. Peggoty loves to admire her reflection in the duck pond. She believes she is the prettiest, pinkest, most perfect pig in all the world. But one day, the woolly lambs--too young to have learned manners--tease her about her hairless head and body. A distressed Peggoty turns to the other barnyard animals for reassurance, but none can console her. A desperate attempt to fashion a wig for herself proves disastrous and humiliating. Only a chance eavesdropping on the farmer's wife cooing over her bald baby restores Peggoty's faith in her appearance. Young readers will be heartened by Peggoty's tenaciousness and spirit in this amusing and reaffirming story. Other books by this author are available in this library.
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
by Mo WillemsWould YOU let the Pigeon have a puppy? He's wanted one for ever (at least since last Tuesday). But the Pigeon is in for a shock - having his very own puppy is not quite as wonderful as he thought it would be...!
The Pigs: Grade 1, Level 2 (Houghton Mifflin Leveled Books #6)
by Rose Mary Berlin Judy K. FerrellNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>This is Grade 1, Level 2, Book 6 in the Houghton Mifflin Leveled Books series. The book info is as follows: Level: B / DRA: 2 / Genre: Fable / Strategy: Summarize / Skill: Understanding Characters / Word Count: 83