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Grow It! (Saving Our Planet)
by Mary BooneIntroduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including urban gardening; locally sourced foo options, and the safety of pesticides, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples like the Houston East End Greenbelt, which have made a difference.
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by Joann Early MackenAn ideal birthday or baby gift, Grow is a triumphant celebration of how young animals -- and people -- grow into unique individuals.What would it be like to grow from an acorn into an oak, a tadpole into a frog, or a fawn into a deer? You would stretch your limbs into the sky, jump from puddle to pond, and spring from path to forest. Children learn to do these things and more as they grow from tiny babies into individuals unlike anyone else in this whole dazzling world. Life is full of change; this reassuring picture book honors the changes that make you unique. Grow is a glorious ode to the wonders of growing up.
Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to Making and Keeping Friends
by Christine McLaughlin Dr. Eileen Kennedy-MooreFrom psychologist and children&’s friendships expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore and parenting and health writer Christine McLaughlin comes a social development primer that gives kids the answers they need to make and keep friends.Friendships aren&’t always easy for kids. Almost every child struggles socially at some time, in some way. Having an argument with a friend, getting teased, or even trying to find a buddy in a new classroom…although these are typical problems, they can be tough. Children want to fit in, but sometimes getting along with friends is complicated. Psychologist and children&’s friendship expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore and parenting and health writer Christine McLaughlin give kids the answers they need to make and keep friends using five essential skills: -Reaching Out to Make Friends -Stepping Back to Keep Friends -Blending In to Join Friends -Speaking Up to Share With Friends -Letting Go to Accept Friends With research-based, practical solutions and plenty of true-to-life-examples of social skills in practice—presented in lighthearted humorous cartoons—Growing Friendships is a toolkit for both boys and girls as they make sense of the social environment around them. They will learn how to be open to friendship, choose kind friends, and most important, be a good friend.
Growing Home
by Beth FerryAn unlikely team of talkative plants, a curious spider, and a grumpy goldfish use their newfound magical abilities to defend their family from a greedy human in this charming middle grade novel from New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry, with illustrations from the award-winning Fan brothers.Ivy is the beloved houseplant of young Jillian Tupper of Number 3 Ramshorn Drive, much to the constant dismay of Toasty the goldfish, who is technically the family pet—swimming in his special place of honor, the antique octagonal fish tank—and should be the most loved. It seems that&’s how the cookie (or cheese puffs, in Toasty&’s case) crumbles in the curious Tupper household, but soon a sequence of thrilling and magical events challenges that way of life forever. First, there&’s the arrival of Arthur, a knowledgeable spider with a broken leg and a curious mind, hidden in an old typewriter. Then Jillian throws everyone for a loop when she brings home dear, sweet Ollie, a school houseplant who just wants to be friends and sing. When Toasty splashes the plants with his tank water out of frustration, the friends learn that they can do magical things—like lift heavy objects and turn things invisible! It turns out Toasty&’s fishtank isn&’t just for fish; it was made by a curious inventor who gave it special powers that, in the wrong hands, could disrupt everything forever. And a curious man with purple shoes just so happens to want that tank at any cost. Can Ivy, Toasty, Arthur, and Ollie grow to be friends in time to work together to save their beloved Tupper family from utter ruin?
Growing Older
by Tammy Jones Margie Burton Cathy FrenchThis book is about how you learn to talk, walk, play, jump, eat, sing, read, run draw, write, and paint.
Growing Up (Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit)
by Mike BerenstainHoney Bear is growing up! The little cub finally learns to live without her smelly, old blanket in this Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit storybook!The Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit series celebrates the joy of faith, family, and friends—values essential to a wholesome and fulfilling life! This 32-page picture book, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, includes a soon-to-be classic story about growing up. Honey Bear takes her favorite blanket everywhere, but now it&’s beginning to smell! Mama, Papa, and the cubs are concerned. How can they convince Honey Bear to give up that smelly, old blanket? Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit Hardcover Books:CaringSharingLoveFamilyTrustFair Is Fair
Growing Wings
by Laurel Winter"Linnet waited with her eyes closed for the door to open and her mother to peek in. Waited for her to touch Linnet's shoulder blades lightly...Linnet knew that touch in her bones, as if it had happened every night of her life. An imprint, a memory of the skin itself."So begins this startling first novel about an eleven-year-old girl who suddenly begins to grow wings -- wings with soft auburn feathers, which only at first can be hidden with long hair and loose clothes. Funny, sad, and hopeful, this remarkable story captures a girl's shock at feeling alone in life, as it follows her journey to answer a most important question: how can a girl with wings ever fit into the world?
Growing With Mathematics: Volume 1
by Calvin IronsThis discussion books discusses 6 topics viz., Reviewing Number Concepts, Understanding Addition and Subtraction, Working with Time, Length, and Money, Numbers to 20 and Number Patterns, Building Addition and Subtraction, Place Value: Numbers to 100 Ordinal Numbers.
Growing up in Tornado Alley
by Shawn TerminStretching across the Great Plains, Tornado Alley has the perfect weather conditions for forming tornadoes.
Growing with Mathematics: Volume 2 Student Book
by Calvin IronsTopics covered are: More Measurement and Geometry, Extending Work with Number and Operations, Equal Parts, Fair Shares, and Fractions, and Working with Two-Digit Numbers.
Grown-ups Never Do That
by Benjamin Chaud Davide CaliA picture book reminding us that everyone is human and makes mistakes . . . even grown-ups: &“Hilarious.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Whether it&’s forgetting to do chores, running late, or burping, no adult would ever behave so poorly—at least, that&’s what you might think. By the end of this outrageous, laugh-out-loud picture book, you&’ll know better . . . From the duo behind Junior Library Guild selection I Didn&’t Do My Homework Because and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School, this relatable and rollicking tale will have kids (and the adults who read with them) in stitches—and remind them that it&’s okay not to be perfect all the time . . . and that manners exist for a reason. &“Illustrated with irony-laden wit . . . Delightfully droll text.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) &“A fun, simple, and goofy read for both adults and kids.&” —School Library Journal &“Comically elegant, jewel-toned vignettes by Chaud, which detail an entire page of adult klutzes, a cheating chess player, and an amusing four-panel sequence of a father staring at his phone from breakfast to bedtime, hit the mark every time.&” —Publishers Weekly
Grubs, Bugs, and Worms: Invertebrates Of The Underground (Underground Safari Ser.)
by Jody Sullivan RakeAll sorts of interesting creepy crawlies live in underground habitats. Readers will love learning about the bugs, spiders, grubs, and earthworms that lurk below. Young readers will uncover the features of the animals' underground habitats and disover the important roles the creatures play in the ecosystem.
Grumbles from the Town: Mother-Goose Voices with a Twist
by Jane Yolen Rebecca Kai DotlichPoets Jane Yolen and Rebecca Kai Dotlich take fourteen Mother-Goose rhymes that have been enjoyed by generations of children and twist them in ways sure to delight modern kids. These poem pairs feature wildly different voices and perspectives, and Angela Matteson's stunning illustrations add further hilarious details. So while Humpty Dumpty's classmate explains why he's sitting in time-out again, Matteson's art shows Humpty Dumpty as a daredevil skateboarder teetering on a wall. The poems have strong rhythm and rhyme, making Grumbles from the Town a terrific read-aloud. This lavish volume includes the original Mother Goose rhymes, endnotes that briefly describe their history, and an introduction that invites readers to imagine their own poems from unusual perspectives and "create magic."
Grumbletroll . . . Isn't Grumbling Today! (The Grumbletroll by aprilkind)
by aprilkind Barbara Van Speulhof Stephan PrickenThe Grumbletroll . . . Isn't Grumbling Today!, the second book in The Grumbletroll series by aprilkind, finds Grumbletroll looking for ways to control his anger to win a bet with his friendsHelps children ages three and up learn coping methods for their own anger and understand how to deal with the tantrums of othersA playful way of dealing with emotions that offers a lot of space for conversation, role playing, and the reader's own thoughts
Grump in the Night (Pictureback(R))
by Celeste SislerThis spooky Halloween storybook with glow-in-the-dark pages and stickers stars the beloved Grumpy Cat!It's time for Pokey's Halloween party--and Grumpy Cat wants nothing to do with it. Will her friends force her to join in the tricks, treats, and games? That sounds scary! Children ages 3 to 7, as well as Grumpy Cat fans of all ages, will enjoy this not-too-spooky book, which includes glow-in-the-dark pages and stickers!
Grumplets And Pests (Zoey And Sassafras Series #7)
by Marion Lindsay Asia CitroIn the seventh book, Zoey and Sassafras are excited to enjoy their summer with their magical friends. But . . . why is everyone so grumpy? A bunch of bad days one after the other lead Zoey to suspect that something more is afoot. It's up to Zoey and Sassafras to solve the mystery before they end up with one bummer of a summer! Each story in the Zoey and Sassafras series features a new magical animal with a problem that must be solved using science. There isn't a set formula for each book; Zoey sometimes needs to run experiments, while other times she needs to investigate a mystery, and yet other times she needs to do research. Zoey models how to keep a science journal through her handwritten entries in each story. Each story is complete with a glossary of the kid-friendly definitions for scientific terms used. The series highlights child-led inquiry science and the topics covered align with both Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.
Grumpy Cat's First Worst Christmas (Big Golden Book)
by Golden BooksCelebrate Christmas with Grumpy Cat, the most famous cat in the world -- a perfect gift for the holiday season! Grumpy Cat has over 8 million Facebook followers, her own TV movie, a mobile game, and now . . . a Christmas-themed Big Golden Book! In the story of Grumpy Cat&’s First Worst Christmas, Pokey makes every effort to get Grumpy Cat to join in the Christmas spirit! Pokey wants to build a snow-cat together, go sledding, decorate the Christmas tree, and bake cookies for Santa! But Grumpy Cat wants to live in her wonderland of NO. Join your favorite feline as she celebrates the most terrible time of the year! Grumpy Cat fans of all ages will get into the spirit with this Big Golden Book, featuring all-new full-color illustrations.
Grumpy Cat: A Grumpy Book
by Grumpy CatInternet sensation Grumpy Cat's epic feline frown has inspired legions of devoted fans. Celebrating the grouch in everyone, the Grumpy Cat book teaches the fine art of grumpiness and includes enough bad attitude to cast a dark cloud over the whole world. Featuring brand new as well as classic photos, and including grump-inspiring activities and games, Grumpy Cat delivers unmatched, hilarious grumpiness that puts any bad mood in perspective.
Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared (Grumpy Monkey)
by Suzanne LangAs New York Times #1 bestselling character Grumpy Monkey and his jungle friends pursue Halloween treats amid strange noises and mysterious smells, they remind each other that nothing can be scarier than returning home with no treats. <p><p>On the spookiest night of the year, Jim Panzee and his jungle friends brave the dark to collect treats. Not only does the jungle look different at night, it sounds different. What’s that knock-knock-knock and that HAHA HAHA HAHA? And the smell? PEE-YEW! “Don’t be scared,” they tell Jim. But then two glowing eyes flash overhead, and looking for treats is almost abandoned. Halloween in the jungle can be even scarier than trick-or-treating in your own neighborhood. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Grumpy Monkey Freshly Squeezed: A Graphic Novel Chapter Book (Grumpy Monkey)
by Suzanne LangThis early graphic novel chapter book based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is perfect for children who love the original picture books and are ready for the next step. Features hilarious dialogue, multiple panels per page, and a longer storyline to keep kids laughing all the way to the end!It's Wednesday! Which means it's time for Jim Panzee's weekly Wednesday walk. He wakes up, stretches a little, grabs his stress orange, and sets off. Jim's favorite part of the walk is the blissful silence. When he's alone, he can hear all the jungle sounds. Until . . . his best buddy, Norman, decides to join him. And before he knows it, Jim is followed by every animal in the jungle. It's all just too much. Now Jim and his not-so-helpful friends are on a quest across the jungle to find another stress orange before it is too late! A warm and funny chapter book graphic novel about how to handle all of life's ups and downs from the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey.
Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out (Step into Reading)
by Suzanne LangFunny monkey Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, tries to show emerging readers how to get rid of a bad mood.Grumpy Monkey Jim Panzee wakes up one morning and decides that it&’s time for a new Jim. He asks his jungle friends to get him so mad that he can get rid of all his grumpy feelings. It seems to work until his friend Norman reminds Jim that it&’s best just to be himself, grumps and all.Easy-to-read words and colorful illustrations will hook young readers on the lifelong habit of reading.Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Grumpy Monkey Mom for a Day (Grumpy Monkey)
by Suzanne LangThe New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series returns with a celebration of relationships between mothers and their children. Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source.When Jim Panzee offers to step in as a temporary mom, he thinks, It will be fun. How hard can it be? But when he&’s immediately bombarded with a chorus of needs such as &“Carry me, mommy,&” and &“I&’m hungry.&” Grumpy Monkey doesn&’t know what to do first.He tries his best but when the baby animals start falling out of a tree, Jim is completely overwhelmed. That&’s when his mom swings down, picks him up, calms the baby animals, and makes everything right. Jim understands and appreciates the power of parenting and the unconditional love his mom has for him.
Grumpy Monkey Oh, No! Christmas (Grumpy Monkey)
by Suzanne LangNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Jim Panzee, our favorite grumpy monkey, is feeling like quite the Scrooge this holiday season!It's Christmas time in the jungle, and Jim just can't get into the holiday spirit. Then Jim eats a "festive" green banana that makes him feel sick. Now everything seems worse. While all the other animals in the jungle are ready and eagerly awaiting Christmas, Jim can't stop feeling that this time of year stinks. But with his good friend Norman's help, Jim discovers that focusing on the good things around him instead of his own problems, is a reason to celebrate.
Grumpy Monkey Party Time! (Grumpy Monkey)
by Suzanne LangEveryone's favorite New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is back in this hilarious sequel about managing social anxiety and listening to your needs!Have you ever been a little anxious about going to a party? Jim Panzee feels that. Porcupine is having a big party, and according to Jim's best friend Norman, there will be--gulp--dancing. Jim can DEFINITELY not dance. When he tells his friends, they all try to teach him cool moves--surely that's the only reason Jim isn't excited about this party! Now, their job complete, the other animals sweep Jim along, all the way to the dance floor. Jim is dipped, swayed, and twirled until he can't take it anymore--he just doesn't like to dance! When he lets everyone know, he's met with disbelief...until Water Buffalo reveals that he doesn't much care to dance, either. As more and more animals have the courage speak their truths, does this mean there's no place for them at this party?In this hilarious sequel to GRUMPY MONKEY, kids will learn that it's okay not to go with the flow if they're uncomfortable, and that speaking up about what they need can help others speak up, too--and maybe they need the same thing!