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Hector's Electro-Pet Shop (Into Reading, Level T #24)
by Cameron Macintosh James HartNIMAC-sourced textbook. Everyone loves the exciting robotic animals Hector sells at his Electro-Pet Shop. But when Mrs. Gray's new robo-rabbit acts more like a digi-dog, Hector doesn't know what could have gone wrong! What has happened to make his electropets so mixed-up?
Hedge Over Heels: A Wish Novel
by Elise McMullen-CiottiFall hedge over heels for this story of first crushes, friendship drama, and prickly pets!Rayna is used to being the new kid at school. But that doesn’t mean she wants to make new friends! Why bother when the military will only reassign her mom again soon anyway? No, the only friend Rayna wants is a furry, four-legged one.But instead of the dog she’s been dreaming of, what Rayna gets is a hedgehog named Spike who is as prickly and emo as she is. Worse, Rayna’s mom insists she enter Spike in a pet talent show to get to know some kids her age, including a very cute boy named Nick. Only Spike doesn’t want to hang out or show off any more than Rayna does. Will Rayna curl herself into a ball and hide, or will she and Spike take a chance a new pack of friends?
Hedgehog and the Art Show
by Özge Bahar SunarThis warm story encourages readers not to be intimidated and to turn obstacles into advantages. The first day of school can be tough and for little hedgehog he has a big obstacle to overcome! Little hedgehog's tiny fingers are bandaged from a minor accident and participating in writing lessons leaves him frustrated and sad. Then when the teacher announces that there will be an art show featuring the letter "A" that the class has been practicing, everyone is excited. Everyone but little hedgehog, who cannot write his letters because of these bandages. Feeling determined, little hedgehog decides to find a different way to write his letters using his creativity and ingenuity. Will he be able to participate in the show with his classmates? While this warm story encourages readers not to be intimidated, and to turn obstacles into advantages, it also draws attention to how diverse the paths to a solution can be. The creative solutions the little hedgehog comes up with to write his letter “A” finds will amaze even the youngest readers.
Heidi
by Johanna SpyriOriginally published in 1880 in two parts, Heidi is a novel about the events in the life of a young girl in her grandfather’s care, living in the Swiss Alps. Johanna Spyri creates in Heidi a heroine that is young, endearing, intelligent, and charming, alongside a cast of unique characters both memorable and unique, and a fascinating portrait of a small Alpine village. And, of course, it is not without life lessons: appreciating nature, staying attuned to the less fortunate, having respect for and helping others, and being true to oneself.
Heidi
by Johanna SpyriOne of the most popular pieces of children's literature ever written After the death of her mother, Heidi, a rosy-cheeked six-year-old, is dropped off on the doorstep of her grandfather, who lives in the mountains above a Swiss town. Grandfather is a frightening and withdrawn old man who has no use for the antics of a young girl, but the whole town falls in love with Heidi's innocent spirit, and she in turn begins to feel affection for her grandfather. From the blooming meadows in the valley of the Swiss Alps to a "haunted" house in Frankfurt, Johanna Spyri's classic is suffused with Heidi's warmth. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Heidi (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
by Johanna Spyri Gail Herman Lydia HalversonThe story of Heidi was written over one hundred years ago, however, it is far from a period piece. In the Swiss Alps, where it is set, a hundred years is just the blink of an eye. <P><P>We see in her the daughter that every mother dreams of having and every little girl dreams of being. Her presence makes us happy, and so her story has endured. <P><P>This deluxe Children's Classic edition is produced with high-quality, leatherlike binding with gold stamping, full-color covers, colored endpapers with a book nameplate. <P><P> Some of the other titles in this series include: Anne of Green Gables, Black Beauty, King Arthur and His Knights, Little Women, and The Secret Garden.From the Hardcover edition.
Heidi (Children's Signature Clothbound Editions)
by Johanna SpyriThe beloved story of an orphaned girl living in the Swiss Alps is now available in an unabridged, illustrated cloth hardcover edition in Union Square and Co.&’s Children's Signature Clothbound Classics series. When Heidi&’s parents die and she can no longer live with her aunt, she must stay with her ill-tempered grandfather, who lives alone in the Swiss Alps. Heidi thrives in the mountains as she plays with the mountain goats, picks wildflowers, makes new friends, and brightens her grandfather&’s life. Then Heidi is taken away to serve as a companion to a lonely girl. Will she ever get back to the mountains and people she loves so much?
Heidi (Children's Signature Editions)
by Johanna SpyriWhen Heidi&’s parents die and she can no longer live with her aunt, she must stay with her ill-tempered grandfather who lives alone in the Swiss Alps. The townspeople worry that such a young girl has been left with a bad-tempered hermit. But Heidi thrives in the mountains and loves living with her grandfather. She is happiest playing with the mountain goats, picking wildflowers, and making friends. Then Heidi is taken away to serve as a companion to a lonely woman. Will she ever get back to the people and the mountains she loves so much?
Heidi (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Johanna SpyriWhen Heidi's parents pass away, her aunt takes her in, but she soon sends Heidi to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. At first, Heidi's grandfather seems gruff, but over time he becomes fond of her. Heidi grows to love the mountains and spends many hours with the goats and Peter, the goatherd, until she is sent to back to the city to be a companion to Clara, an invalid, and receive an education. Heidi learns that though the people in the city have more money, the people in the country lead richer lives. This classic Swiss children's book by Johanna Spyri was published in two parts in 1880 and 1881. This unabridged version comes from a 1915 edition, translated from the original German by Elisabeth P. Stork and illustrated by Maria L. Kirk.
Heidi (Union Square Kids Unabridged Classics)
by Johanna SpyriWhat happens when a little orphan girl is forced to live with her cold and frightening grandfather? The heartwarming answer has engaged children for more than a century, both on the page and on the screen. Johanna Spyri’s beloved story offers youngsters an endearing and intelligent heroine, a cast of unique and memorable characters, and a fascinatingportrait of a small Alpine village.
Heidi Heckelbeck Gets the Sniffles (Heidi Heckelbeck #12)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisEveryone's favorite witch has the sniffles! Will she be able to sneeze out a spell to cure herself in time for the fall harvest festival?Heidi Heckelbeck is all excited about Brewster's fall festival. She can't wait to go through the haunted barn with her friend Lucy. But when Heidi starts to sniffle, and then sneeze, and then ache all over, it looks like she's going to miss out on all the fun. Will a spell do the trick and get her back on her feet again? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Goes to Camp!: Heidi Heckelbeck Gets Glasses; Heidi Heckelbeck And The Secret Admirer; Heidi Heckelbeck Is Ready To Dance!; Heidi Heckelbeck Goes To Camp! (Heidi Heckelbeck #8)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisWhen Heidi has trouble making friends at camp, she discovers that courage can be even more powerful than magic!Heidi can't wait to go to camp with her friend Lucy, but when they get there, Lucy's camp friends from last year make Heidi feel unwelcome. At first Heidi uses her Book of Spells to help her win their friendship, but in the end she decides to be brave and ask the girls why they don't like her. Heidi is surprised by their answer...and by the time camp ends she has made two new friends! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Has a New Best Friend (Heidi Heckelbeck #22)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisHeidi has a new best friend in the twenty-second Heidi Heckelbeck adventure!A new family moves in next door and Heidi is excited to meet them. They have a daughter Heidi’s age! Her name is Bryce Beltran, and she’s Heidi’s super nice, super talkative new neighbor. After spending the day together, Heidi promises to introduce her to Lucy and Bruce. But on the first day of school, things don’t go as planned. Bryce is convinced that her so-called best friends aren’t very good ones and tries to get in between them. Can Heidi help everyone get along before she loses them all? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret: Heidi Heckelbeck Has A Secret; Heidi Heckelbeck Casts A Spell; Heidi Heckelbeck And The Cookie Contest (Heidi Heckelbeck #1)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisIntroducing Heidi Heckelbeck--a brand-new young chapter-book series with witchy whimsy!Now readers between the ages of five and seven can read chapter books tailor-made for a younger level of reading comprehension. Heavily illustrated with large type, Little Simon's young chapter books let young readers feel like they are reading a "grown-up" format with subject, text, and illustrations geared specifically for their own age groups!Heidi Heckelbeck seems like any other eight-year-old, but she has a secret: She's a witch in disguise. Careful to keep her powers hidden (but excited to use them all the same), Heidi's learning to live like any other kid--who just happens to be witch. And with easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Heidi and her brother Henry have always been homeschooled--until now. But Heidi is not happy about attending Brewster Elementary, especially not when meanie Melanie Maplethorpe turns Heidi's first day of school into a nightmare by announcing that Heidi is smelly and ruining her art project. Heidi feels horrible and never wants to go back to school--but while sulking in her room at home, she remembers her special medallion and Book of Spells. With a little bit of carefully concealed magic, Heidi might be able to give Melanie a taste of her own medicine....
Heidi Heckelbeck Is Not a Thief! (Heidi Heckelbeck #13)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisHeidi Heckelbeck is a witch, but she is NOT a thief! Can she clear her name and help find her best friend's missing pen? Maybe...with some magic!Heidi Heckelbeck's best friend, Lucy, has a brand-new pen. It's glittery, looks like a lollipop, smells like strawberries, and even lights up. It's the coolest pen ever! Heidi wishes she had one just like it. And when it goes missing, Lucy accuses her best friend of taking it! Heidi Heckelbeck might be a witch, but she is NOT a thief! Heidi searches all over for Lucy's pen, but it's nowhere to be found. So what's a witch to do...except turn to her Book of Spells? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Is So Totally Grounded! (Heidi Heckelbeck #24)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisWhen a cleaning spell goes awry, Heidi gets so totally grounded in the twenty-fourth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure!When Mom asks for help cleaning the house, Heidi takes her magic a little too far. After all, who really wants to deal with all that dust, dirt, and grime? Not Heidi, that’s who! So she creates a cleaning helper named Dusty to do her dirty work. There’s only one problem: Dusty isn’t the most careful cleaner, and when he accidentally breaks Mom’s favorite vase, Heidi gets so totally grounded. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Is a Flower Girl (Heidi Heckelbeck #11)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisEveryone's favorite witch is walking down the aisle--and whipping up a spell to save the wedding day!Heidi's Aunt Sophie is getting married, and guess who's the flower girl? Heidi isn't looking forward to the wedding, however. Her dress (with its awful ruffles around the neck) is super uncomfortable. Her brother Henry, on the other hand, can't wait to be the ring bearer and carry the rings down the aisle. But what happens when Henry loses Aunt Sophie's wedding ring? Will Heidi be able to stir up a spell and create a new ring before Henry walks down the aisle? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Is the Bestest Babysitter! (Heidi Heckelbeck #16)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisHeidi Heckelbeck wants to prove she can make it in the babysitting business, but she'll need a little magic and a lot of help from her friends!Heidi Heckelbeck is eager to start babysitting, but her mom doesn't think she's old enough yet. To prove she's ready to be responsible, Heidi teams up with Laurel and Bruce to create a spectacular booth--called the "Little Explorers Museum"--for the Brewster Elementary fair. It's going to be an exciting exhibit of fabulous art projects, nifty science experiments...and babysitting! But when Heidi worries that her babysitting station won't attract enough visitors, will her Book of Spells help her find a magical solution? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost ever page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Lends a Helping Hand (Heidi Heckelbeck #26)
by Wanda CovenHeidi lends a helping hand in the twenty-sixth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure!One day, when Heidi’s teacher, Mrs. Welli, teaches a lesson on the importance of helping and giving back to the community, she and her friends decide that it’s time to volunteer! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers. <P><P><i>Advisory: This book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these in the future.</i>
Heidi Heckelbeck Lights! Camera! Awesome! (Heidi Heckelbeck #25)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisHeidi stars in a video project for school in the twenty-fifth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure!Brewster Elementary School is going to have its very own weekly news program, and there will be a talent contest to find the perfect student host. Melanie Maplethorpe thinks she is destined to be the star of the show, but not if Heidi can help it. With a little magic from her Book of Spells, Heidi instantly becomes famous at her school, but is fifteen minutes of fame enough to make her the right person for the job? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Makes a Wish: Super Special! (Heidi Heckelbeck #17)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisIn this first Heidi Heckelbeck super special, Heidi makes a drastic wish—but once it comes true, she finds it may not be the answer to all of her problems. When another magical spell goes wrong, Heidi makes a powerful wish: “Sometimes I wish I wasn’t a witch!” But when Heidi’s wish comes true, she has to figure out a way to get her magic back, while also helping her friends solve a few problems of their own. Only this time, she’ll have to help without casting a spell. Will Heidi realize just how special her magic is?
Heidi Heckelbeck Might Be Afraid of the Dark (Heidi Heckelbeck #15)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisHeidi Heckelbeck is a little witch with a big problem: she might...just maybe...be a little afraid of the dark!Heidi Heckelbeck is going to her first sleepover! She's packed her special polka dot pajamas and can't wait to curl up in her brand-new sleeping bag. Until she realizes that she'll never fall asleep without the lights on! Because Heidi has another teeny-tiny secret: she's afraid of the dark! What will all the other girls say? Melanie will tease her for sure. Can she use her book of spells to conjure up some light? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Pool Party! (Heidi Heckelbeck #29)
by Wanda CovenIn this twenty-ninth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure, Heidi and her friends have a pool party!When Heidi&’s swim team, the Little Mermaids, want to raise money for new swim caps and goggles, Heidi helps with the perfect idea: They should throw a pool party! The temperature in Brewster has been hot, hot, hot, and all the kids in town are looking for a way to cool down. With the help of her team, friends, and a little magic, Heidi brings her pool party idea to life. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Says "Cheese!" (Heidi Heckelbeck #14)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisHeidi Heckelbeck is a little witch with a big problem: she's missing her front tooth! Can she fill the gap with some magic in time for class picture day?Heidi Heckelbeck has a loose front tooth, and class picture day is just around the corner. Despite being as careful as can be, Heidi loses the tooth--and ends up with a big hole in her smile! Can she use her Book of Spells to create a new tooth? Or will she have to learn to love her new look?With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Sunshine Magic (Heidi Heckelbeck #35)
by Wanda CovenHeidi&’s family vacation has sunshine and magic in the air in this thirty-fifth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure!Heidi and her family are taking a trip to the Castle Spell Cove, a special place where Heidi&’s mom and Aunt Trudy used to visit when they were kids. Once there, Heidi makes friends with an unusual girl named Sunny who has a magical secret of her own that will change Heidi&’s life forever. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.