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Is He a Girl?

Will kissing his elbow really turn Marvin into a girl? Casey Happleton claims it's so, and Marvin starts to believe her after his lips "accidentally" brush his elbow.

Is it Hanukkah Yet? (Step into Reading)

Waiting is hard! Celebrate Hanukkah--and learn the meaning behind the holiday--with this new edition of a Step 2 reader with all new art!"Is it Hanukkah yet?" "Not yet. We have to wait for the sun to set!"Families who celebrate Hanukkah will recognize the familiar anticipation of the little girl in this story. And what better way to make the wait go faster than to read this sweet family story. Kids will recognize their favorite songs, games, and traditions in this early reader that captures the joy and warmth of the Festival of Lights.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.

Is It Meant to Be?: You Might Have to Wait and See

A young girl learns a valuable lesson about disappointment, acceptance, silver linings, and unexpected opportunities.Sometimes in life, children (and adults!) want something so badly that they can't let go of the idea that what they want is "meant to be."This story, based on a real-life experience, follows a young girl named Macey through the process of losing something that she thought was meant for her. On the other side of disappointment and heartache, Macey learns that sometimes losing out on what we thought we wanted opens the door for something just as good-or even better!Is It Meant to Be? is based on a true story that happened to the author, Kristina, and her family. One night, at their ranch in Idaho, a dog showed up out of nowhere. The family all fell in love with him and felt that he had come to them for a reason. It seemed like he was meant to be their dog. The events that happened after that and the lessons they learned in the process inspired Kristina to write this book.

Is It Right To Fight?: A First Look at Anger (A First Look at...Series)

Spats are normal among younger kids, and often lead to screaming, hitting and other expressions of anger. helps kids understand that it's often all right to be angry, but that it's always best to resolve conflicts peaceably. Titles in the A First Look At series explore the dynamics in relationships among children of preschool through early school age, and encourage kids to understand personal and social problems as a first step toward solving them. Written by an experienced psychotherapist and counselor, these books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The language in each book is simple and direct—easy for younger children to understand.

Is Nothing Something?: Kids' Questions and Zen Answers About Life, Death, Family, Friendship, and Every thing in Between

In Is Nothing Something? Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh answers heartfelt, difficult, and funny questions from children of all ages. Illustrated with original full-color artwork by Jessica McClure, Is Nothing Something? will help adults plant the seeds of mindfulness in the young children in their lives. Beginning with the most basic questions, "What is important in life?" and "Why is my brother mean to me?" and progressing through issues that we all wrestle with, such as "How do I know if I really love somebody?", "How long am I going to live?", and "What does God look like?", each page presents a question with a short answer from Thich Nhat Hanh, appropriate for beginning readers to work with on their own. The back of the book has the first complete children’s biography of Thich Nhat Hanh, along with basic, kid-friendly instructions for mindful breathing and mindful walking. Both humorous and profound, Is Nothing Something? is the perfect resource for kids with questions, adults looking to answer them, and anyone with questions of their own.

Is the Wise Owl Wise? (Rigby Literacy by Design #Level 14)

Rigby Star Storytelling offers you fantastic new Audio Big Book versions of a selection of titles from the Rigby Star Guided Reading range. With their lively illustrations, engaging stories and accompanying audio tracks, these carefully selected Big Book titles are ideal for whole-class reading activities and bring storytelling to life in the classroom.

Is There Life in Outer Space?

Life In Outer Space Bears and birds, people and planets -- many things live on planet Earth. But do they live anywhere else? For a long time people have wondered about that. Maybe you have, too. Read and find out how scientists search for signs of life in outer space.

Is This a House for Hermit Crab?

Follow a hermit crab on the perilous journey to replace his outgrown shell in this classic picture book by the author of the popular Judy Moody and Stink series.Hermit Crab has outgrown his shell, and it&’s time for a new home to keep him safe from predators. The beach is strewn with possible choices, but none are quite right. A rock is too heavy; a tin can is too noisy; a fishing net has too many holes. He stepped along the shore,by the sea, in the sand . . .scritch-scratch, scritch-scratchWhen a giant wave sends Hermit Crab careening toward a hungry porcupine fish, will he find a hiding place in time? Katherine Tillotson&’s immersive artwork breathes new life into this classic text by Megan McDonald, beloved author of the Judy Moody series. Brand-new backmatter provides further learning about all things hermit crab.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Is This Your Class Pet?

An adorable letter writing dog helps a class pet on the loose get back to its classroom in this companion to the New York Times bestseller Can I Be Your Dog?, and I Found a Kitty! Arfy is a reading buddy, visiting schools and helping kids who are learning to read. One day, upon arriving home, Arfy notices a stowaway in his vest pocket--a turtle! Arfy must write letters to each of the teachers--and even the principal!--to find the classroom whose terrarium is missing this little terrapin. Can Arfy get this little lady back to her rightful class?Another winning, comical, epistolary tale from a New York Times bestselling author-illustrator that's perfect for children, teachers, and librarians.

Is Your Mama A Llama?

With the clever rhyming text of this book, readers will learn to identify many animals as they follow a baby llama in search of its mother. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Isabel Feeney, Star Reporter

It&’s 1920s Chicago—the guns-and-gangster era of Al Capone—and it&’s unusual for a girl to be selling the Tribune on the street corner. But ten-year-old Isabel Feeney is unusual . . . unusually obsessed with being a news reporter. She can&’t believe her luck when she stumbles not only into a real-live murder scene, but also into her hero, the famous journalist Maude Collier. The story of how the smart, curious, loyal Isabel fights to defend the honor of her accused friend and latches on to the murder case like a dog on a pant leg makes for a winning, thoroughly entertaining middle grade mystery.

Isabel y Su Cama Nueva

Isadora Moon Gets in Trouble (Isadora Moon #8)

Fans of Vampirina and the Princess in Black series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire, totally unique--and totally in BIG trouble!Isadora wants to take Pink Rabbit to class for "Bring Your Pet to School Day." But her older cousin Mirabelle has a much better plan--why not take a dragon? What could possibly go wrong. . . ?Sink your fangs into all of Isadora's adventures! Isadora Moon Goes to SchoolIsadora Moon Goes CampingIsadora Moon Goes to the BalletIsadora Moon Has a BirthdayIsadora Moon Goes on a Field TripIsadora Moon Saves the CarnivalIsadora Moon Has a Sleepover

Isadora Moon Goes Camping

Meet Isadora Moon! She's half-fairy, half-vampire and totally unique!Camping is full of surprises when you're a vampire-fairy! When Isadora Moon and her family go on a camping trip to the beach, they’re just like everybody else. They roast marshmallows and build sand castles and sleep in a tent! But in a magical family, anything can happen. And when Isadora goes on a nighttime adventure, she makes an unusual friend under the sea. . . .

Isadora Moon Goes on a Field Trip (Isadora Moon #5)

Fans of Vampirina and the Princess in Black series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire, totally unique--and totally unafraid to be different!Isadora is the only half-fairy, half-vampire in her human school. She knows what it's like to be different. But that's okay because everyone at her school is a little different from everyone else! When Isadora's classmates are frightened by a field trip to a spooky old castle (what if they see a ghost?!), it's up to Isadora to remind them that things that are different aren't necessarily scary.

Isadora Moon Goes to School

Meet Isadora Moon! She's half-fairy, half-vampire and totally unique!Isadora Moon loves sunshine — and nighttime. She loves her magic wand — and her black tutu. She loves spooky bats — and Pink Rabbit. Isadora is half-fairy, half-vampire, and she’s special because she is different! Now Isadora’s parents want her to start school, but she’s not sure where she belongs — fairy school or vampire school?

Isadora Moon Goes to the Ballet

Fans of The Princess in Black and Vampirina Ballerina, meet Isadora Moon: half-vampire, half-fairy and totally unique!Isadora Moon is special because she is different. But just like her other classmates, Isadora loves the ballet. That's why Isadora can't wait for a field trip with her class to see the performance of Alice in Wonderland. Everything is totally normal. And then the curtain rises and Isadora's special best friend, Pink Rabbit, is not in his seat. . .

Isadora Moon Has a Birthday (Isadora Moon #4)

Fans of the Princess in Black and Dory Fantasmagory series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire--and ready for her first-ever human birthday party!Isadora Moon might be half-fairy, half-vampire, but she wants to have a totally normal human birthday party. She gives her mom and dad a list--cake, balloons, presents, and games.But when the invitations arrive on bats' wings, Isadora worries that maybe her parents don't know how to throw a human party. Which can mean only one thing: Isadora's birthday is going to be anything but normal!

Isadora Moon Has a Sleepover (Isadora Moon #7)

Fans of Vampirina and the Princess in Black series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire, totally unique--and totally ready for her first sleepover!When Isadora is invited to stay at her friend Zoe's house, she's so excited. Isadora has never been to a sleepover before! They're going to bake cakes, eat midnight snacks, and have endless magical giggles together. They may just have to stay up all night to fit it all in!Sink your fangs into all of Isadora's adventures! Isadora Moon Goes to SchoolIsadora Moon Goes CampingIsadora Moon Goes to the BalletIsadora Moon Has a BirthdayIsadora Moon Goes on a Field TripIsadora Moon Saves the Carnival

Isadora Moon Saves the Carnival (Isadora Moon #6)

Fans of Vampirina and the Princess in Black series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire, totally unique--and totally ready for her first carnival visit!Isadora can't wait for her first-ever trip to the carnival! But when she arrives, it's not quite as fun as she had hoped. Maybe the wave of a fairy wand or a drop of a witch's potion will make the carnival a little more magical. What could possibly go wrong?Sink your fangs into all of Isadora's adventures! Isadora Moon Goes to SchoolIsadora Moon Goes CampingIsadora Moon Goes to the BalletIsadora Moon Has a BirthdayIsadora Moon Goes on a Field Trip

Isadora Moon va una fiesta de pijamas (Isadora Moon #Volumen)

Mitad hada, mitad vampiro, ¡y totalmente única! Esta noche, ¡Isadora y Zoe hacen una fiesta de pijamas! Isadora Moon es especial porque es diferente. Su mamá es un hada, su papá un vampiro y ella tiene un poquito de los dos. Así que, cuando su amiga Zoe la invita a su fiesta de pijamas, Isadora está encantada: ¡nunca ha ido a una! Zoe e Isadora van a hacer una tarta, jugarán a disfrazarse y contarán historias de miedo... Con todo esto, y un poquito de magia, ¿no crees que será una fiesta de lo más especial? Con irresistibles ilustraciones en negro y rosa y una heroína única, «Isadora Moon» es una encantadora y divertida serie de lecturas ideal para jóvenes lectores que quieren flores y purpurina, pero a los que también les atrae el mundo misterioso de los vampiros.

Isadora Moon y la estrella fugaz

Mitad hada, mitad vampiro ¡totalmente única! Llega una nueva entrega de la serie de Isadora Moon, el éxito de ventas con más de UN MILLÓN Y MEDIO de ejemplares vendidos. Isadora Moon es especial porque es diferente. Su mamá es un hada, su papá es un vampiro y ella tiene un poquito de los dos. Isadora está aprendiendo un montón de cosas sobre el espacio en el colegio. Cuando una noche sigue a una estrella fugaz que cae del cielo, conoce a una nueva y brillante amiga. Su nombre es Nova y no debería estar en la Tierra. ¡Y encima ha perdido a Plutón, su gatito lunar! ¿Conseguirán Isadora y Nova encontrar a Plutón antes de que Nova tenga que volver a casa? Además... ¡haz tus propias creaciones espaciales con Isadora!

Ish

A creative spirit learns that thinking "ish-ly" is far more wonderful than "getting it right" in this gentle new fable from the creator of the award-winning picture book THE DOT. Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere. <P><P> Drawing is what Ramon does. It¹s what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though, his little sister, Marisol, sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things just "right. " <P>Combining the spareness of fable with the potency of parable, Peter Reynolds shines a bright beam of light on the need to kindle and tend our creative flames with care.

Island Birthday

<P><P>*2016 Maine Lupine Award Winner* <P><P>Riley’s birthday is coming, but the mail plane with his gifts from the mainland hasn’t been able to get to the island for days because of bad weather. <P><P>In a mood that matches the weather, he agrees to help Uncle Harv collect driftwood to make furniture. One thing leads to another as it always does on a small island, and eventually Riley realizes that everything he needs for a great birthday is already right at hand. Fountas & Pinnell Level O

The Island of Doom: Special Bumper Book 2 (Team Hero Ser. #2)

X-Men meets Beast Quest at the school where ordinary kids with extraordinary powers learn to be superheroes! An epic new adventure series from bestselling author Adam Blade - with amazing comic-book style illustrations.Jack and his friends are doing underwater training in a tropical ocean when they stumble across the secret lair of Dr Maranya - an evil scientist who has been splicing humans and animals to create a deadly combination! Can they save the animal hybrids, and stop Dr Maranya from unleashing her minions against Team Hero?** This Special Bumper Book contains a longer adventure for even more fun! **Have you read any other Adam Blade books? Try Team Hero: Battle for the Shadow Sword or Beast Quest: Ferno the Fire Dragon.