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Princess Posey: Monster Stew
by Stephanie GreeneHalloween frights are no match for Princess Posey and her tutu Posey loves Halloween. But after Miss Lee announces that the first grade class will be eating Monster Stew, Posey gets worried. Luckily, her tutu turns her into Princess Posey, the girl who can tackle any problem! She finds out what "lizard livers" and "monster eyeballs" really are, and her new neighbor has just the right thing to light up Halloween night. .
Princess Puffybottom . . . and Darryl
by Susin NielsenWhat's a pampered cat to do now that she has to compete for attention with an ill-mannered puppy? Award-winning author Susin Nielsen delights in this laugh-a-minute twist on the classic sibling rivalry story.Princess Puffybottom has the perfect life -- her subjects serve her delicious meals, clean up her "delicate matters" and wait on her hand and foot. Life is good . . . until Darryl arrives. Princess Puffybottom thinks he's disgusting, horrid and a true animal. Though she tries everything in her power to banish him (including hypnosis, trickery and even sabotage), it looks like this puppy is here to stay. Can Princess P. and Darryl find a way to co-exist? A hilarious picture book from acclaimed author Susin Nielsen, with adorable illustrations by Olivia Chin Mueller, Princess Puffybottom . . . and Darryl is perfect for not only warring siblings, but also anyone who loves cute pets (and some toilet humor).
Princess Rosie's Rainbows
by Bette KillionWhat is it that makes you happy? For little Princess Rosie, it was rainbows. Being a Princess, she could have anything she wanted. Toys, games, books. But she didn&’t want any of those things. Possessions didn&’t matter to her. Only rainbows could make her smile. "I wish I could have a rainbow all the time," Princess Rosie often sighed. Her parents, the King and Queen, tried everything they could think of to give Princess Rosie a rainbow, but with no success. Would the young Princess ever be happy? Maybe Becca, the wise old woman from the farthest village, could hold the secret to making Rosie smile? Princess Rosie&’s Rainbows is a stunningly illustrated new fairytale that offers young readers the precious lesson that true happiness doesn&’t come from outward possessions, but from deep within us.
Princess Smartypants and the Fairy Geek Mothers
by Babette ColePrincess Smartpant's long lost Fairy God Mother Doris needs her help...In Fairy tale land, Fairy God Mothers are being made redundant, and replaced by Fairy Geek Mothers. All traditional Fairy God Mothers grant everyone three nice wishes. But the Fairy Geek Mothers have their own website where people can buy wishes online... what could possibly go wrong? Well, in Fairy Tale Land, it's the fairy tales which are suffering. For example, Princess Beatrice has bought a wish: to magic an ugly wart on her sister's nose, and her sister is annoyed, to say the least. Meanwhile, Goldilocks has a sore tummy because certain bears have wished for her porridge to go bad. If the fairy tales don't get fixed, children will never know the real ones! Can Princess Smartpants help Doris find a way to make fairy tales good again?
Princess Smartypants and the Missing Princes
by Babette ColeEric the giant comes to Princess Smartypants' door, having mysteriously found items of male clothing. Princess Smartypants recognises them as property of the princes, and sets off to the fairytale land, to see what the princesses can tell them. Cinderella, Snow White and Rapunzel are in tears because their fiancés (the princes) have all disappeared. Princess Smartypants asks the three princesses where they last saw their men, and she works out where to go next.She and Eric find that the princes have been kidnapped by a fierce troll and are being made to work the troll bridge. Princess Smartypants says she will swap the giant for the princes as he is a more effective worker. But, of course, she intends no such thing. The troll agrees and puts the princes on one end of the bridge, ready to make the crossing. At the pivotal moment, Eric jumps on his end of the bridge and the other side is flung up (like a seesaw). The princes are flung into the air back to Princess Smartypants' side. She grabs them and hurls them to safety. Eric jumps again, and the troll goes flying ... flying ... flying ... never to be seen again.
Princess Sophie and the Six Swans: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm
by Kim JacobsPrincess Sophie, the spirited young heroine of this adapted tale from the Brothers Grimm, finds herself faced with an incredible challenge and some lessons to learn. She had forgotten her departed mother&’s warning to temper loyalty and strength with a compassionate heart. Antagonized by Sophie&’s resentful words, her powerful new stepmother turns Sophie&’s six brothers into swans and sets her the task of saving them. Will Sophie succeed in helping her brothers? Can she spin six shirts made from the thorny thistle, while never speaking a word, even in her defense? And what will happen when King Yoren captures Sophie and takes her prisoner? Featuring stunning artwork by renowned illustrator Kim Jacobs, her retelling of this classic Brothers Grimm fairytale also contains an author&’s note with fascinating details on family heraldry and mute swans.
Princess Truly Builds a Snowman (Princess Truly)
by Kelly GreenawaltJoin Princess Truly and her magical, sparkling curly hair as she brings her snowman to life!Favorite character Princess Truly, her brother Ty, and her dog, Sir Noodles build an amazing snowman that comes to life. Together, they have the perfect winter day filled with skating and games! But when it's time for Princess Truly to go home, their snowman gets lonely! With a shake of her magical, sparkling curls, Princess Truly makes her snowman a new snow-friend!Told in sweet rhyming text and with adorable illustrations, Princess Truly Builds a Snowman is the perfect winter story for your little one!Princes Truly books promote messages of empowerment, confidence, and a positive self-image. Collect them all!
Princess Truly Picks a Pumpkin (Princess Truly)
by Kelly GreenawaltTake a magical trip to the pumpkin patch with Princess Truly and her magical, sparkling curly hair!Join favorite character Princess Truly and her dog, Sir Noodles, on a trip to the pumpkin patch! Princess Truly wants to find a marvelous pumpkin that is extra special. But all the pumpkins in the patch are ordinary, orange and round! With a shake of her magical, sparkling curls, Princess Truly creates a pumpkin that is just-right: a RAINBOW pumpkin!Told in sweet rhyming text and with adorable illustrations, Princess Truly Picks a Pumpkin is the perfect fall story for your little one!Princes Truly books promote messages of empowerment, confidence, and a positive self-image. Collect them all!
Princess Truly in I Am Truly (Princess Truly)
by Kelly GreenawaltDream big with Princess Truly, an adorable new diverse character who knows she can be anything she wants to be!One of Essence Magazine's Best Books of 2017 Princess Truly is strong and confident, beautiful and brave, bright and brilliant. She can do anything she sets her mind to...I can fly to the moonAnd dance on the stars.I can tame wild lions...And race fast cars.Brimming with warmth and color, Princess Truly's rhythmic rhyming adventures are a celebration of individuality, girl power, and diversity. A perfect graduation gift, this heartfelt story is a reminder to young girls everywhere that they can achieve anything if they put their minds to it...and dream big!
Princess Truly in My Magical, Sparkling Curls (Princess Truly)
by Kelly GreenawaltIn her second adventure, Princess Truly's magical curls and belief in herself transport her back in time and help her reach for the stars!I love my fluffy, puffy curls.I'm so happy they are mine.When I believe in myself,They shimmer and they shine.Princess Truly is back! In the second Princess Truly adventure, Truly's magical, sparkling curls have the power to transport her to exciting new places like the Egyptian pyramids, the Jurassic period, and even into outer space. With curiosity, bravery, and her signature smarts, Princess Truly once again proves that she can do anything she sets her mind to and reminds girls everywhere to reach for the stars, believe in themselves, and dream big!
Princess Truly's Easter Egg Hunt (Princess Truly)
by Kelly GreenawaltJoin Princess Truly on a magical Easter egg hunt!It's time for an Easter party! Princess Truly and her dog, Sir Noodles, are on the hunt for eggs and treats. There's a special guest at the party -- the Easter Bunny! But when it's the Easter Bunny's time to go, his wagon gets stuck! Princess Truly knows exactly what to do. With a shake of her magical, sparkling curls, she helps the Easter Bunny get on his way and saves the day!With its sweet rhyming text and adorable illustrations, Princess Truly's Easter Egg Hunt is the perfect Easter basket gift and springtime read!
Princess Unlimited
by Jacob Sager WeinsteinThe funny and empowering tale of a determined princess who takes matters into her own hands when a dragon ravages her kingdom and her royal parents are too preoccupied with frills and sparkles to help.The kingdom is under attack from a dragon, and the king and queen have emptied the royal coffers to buy sparkly things for the princess. But Princess Susan doesn&’t want sparkly things! She wants to save the kingdom! So, with the help of an outspoken scullery maid and a loyal canine companion, she rolls up her sleeves and gets to work. As formidable as the dragon is, Princess Susan&’s most daunting challenge may be convincing her parents to pay attention to what she wants and actually listen to her. Fortunately, the resourceful and entrepreneurial princess has a perfect (and delightfully unexpected) plan to ensure that everyone—even the dragon—lives happily ever after.
Princess and the Peas
by Rachel HimesA reimagining of the classic "The Princess and the Pea" set in an African American community in the South in the 1950s. Now in paperback!In this adaptation of "The Princess and the Pea," there are no mattresses. Ma Sally cooks the best black-eyed peas in Charleston County, South Carolina. Her son, John, is a highly eligible bachelor, and three local women vie for his hand in marriage by attempting to cook as well as Ma. At the last minute, a surprise contestant named Princess arrives at the door. Princess and John are well-matched, but Princess has her own ideas. When told she has won John&’s hand, she asks him to scrub the pots and pans before she'll give him an answer. Dedicated to "Black families everywhere," this heartwarming story, with its fairy-tale tone, will have broad appeal. —Kirkus Reviews
Princess! Fairy! Ballerina! (Arthur A Levine Picture Bks.)
by Bethanie MurguiaWhat do you want to play today? A princess, a fairy, and a ballerina face off in this sweet, funny story of three best friends on one uproarious playdate.When three friends gather for a playdate, they have to decide: Will they play princess, fairy, or ballerina? It's the perfect setup for a royal, magical, graceful, and very cute standoff, with a delightful (and slightly damp) ending. (We'll say only this: Keep your eye on the frog.)Princess! Fairy! Ballerina! is the perfect book for all the princesses, fairies, and ballerinas in your life!
Princesses Don't Wear Glasses
by Tia Cherie DammenSeeing is believing in yourself! &“[A] light, heartwarming story . . . The themes of self-esteem and feeling different are very relatable&” (Online Book Club). The concept for Princesses Don&’t Wear Glasses is to communicate to kids that it&’s perfectly acceptable to be unique or different. Geared towards the modern girl for building confidence and positive self-image, it shines light on a young princess who thinks that she&’s supposed to look a certain way. Illustrated with colorful imagery, the story is driven by the princess&’s amazing imagination and she eventually changes her attitude towards being a princess that wears glasses. Princesses can wear glasses, and even braces. They don&’t have to look or be one certain way and all girls can be princesses no matter what. &“A change in appearance can be difficult for a child to adjust to. Many children have to wear glasses, braces, or other type of health aid. This can create feelings of insecurity and anxiety . . . [A] sweet story about a common issue.&” —Online Book Club
Princesses Versus Dinosaurs
by Linda BaileyTwo popular storybook titans, princesses and dinosaurs, battle to determine who should star in this laugh-out-loud picture book for fans of Shark vs Train and The Book With No Pictures.This is a princess book!No, it's a dinosaur book!No, it's . . . a T. rex book? A dragon book? A rubber ducky book?!From Linda Bailey, award-winning and critically acclaimed author, and Joy Ang, Adventure Time-artist and illustrator of the Mustache Baby series, comes an irresistibly irreverent picture book in which plucky princesses and determined dinosaurs have a battle royale over whose book this is. When they start calling in the big guns -- or rather, the big carnivores -- and decide to build a wall to resolve their differences, princesses and dinosaurs alike learn a thing or two about open-mindedness and sharing.
Princesses and Puppies (Step into Reading)
by Jennifer LibertsCinderella, Belle, Rapunzel, and the rest of the Disney princesses laugh and play with cute, cuddly puppies in this Deluxe Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader! It&’s perfect for children ages 4 to 6.
Princesses and Puppies (Step into Reading)
by Jennifer Liberts WeinbergAriel, Merida, Belle, and all the Disney princesses laugh and play with cute, cuddly puppies in this Step 2 leveled reader. It's perfect for girls ages 4–6 who are just learning to read on their own.
Principles of Effective Literacy Instruction, Grades K-5
by Seth A. Parsons, Margaret VaughnWhat are the principles that every elementary teacher must learn in order to plan and adapt successful literacy instruction? This concise course text and practitioner resource brings together leading experts to explain the guiding ideas that underlie effective instructional practice. Each chapter reviews one or more key principles and highlights ways to apply them flexibly in diverse classrooms and across grade levels and content areas. Chapters cover core instructional topics (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension); high-quality learning environments; major issues such as assessment, differentiation, explicit instruction, equity, and culturally relevant pedagogy; and the importance of teachers&’ reflective practice and lifelong learning.
Priscilla and Rosy
by Sharon Jennings Linda HendryPriscilla lives in an alley behind a restaurant. Her best friend, Rosy, lives across the gutter near an ice cream store. One Sunday evening, Priscilla promises Rosy to visit her first thing in the morning to work on a new puzzle. Then, Prisilla is invited for a boat ride with her friend, Rudolph. Priscilla has never been on a boat so she happily accepts the invitation. But what about her promise to visit with Rosy? She will tell Rosy she is sick! But that's a fib. Suddenly, Priscilla feels ratty. What to do....? Priscilla and Rosy is a charming morality tale about loyalty to friends.Read-along edition with text highlighting. Narrated by Julie Lawson. Ages 4 - 8
Pro-Wrestling Superstar John Cena (Bumba Books ® -- Sports Superstars Ser.)
by Jon M FishmanIn addition to being a superstar wrestler in the WWE, John Cena is also a famous actor. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical-thinking questions will be a hit with young wrestling fans.
Probably a Narwhal
by Shelley Moore ThomasFriendship is the winner in this hilarious contest between a girl who blames a narwhal for her mess and the narwhal who materializes to defend himself.This girl's room is an amazing mess between the pies, the paints, and the giant rainbow splashed across the wall. She swears that she didn't make the mess--in fact, it was probably a narwhal. They make pies all the time, don't they? But when a real narwhal magically appears, the girl finds herself in a battle of wits with a creature who's every bit as feisty and funny as she is. Can she convince this creature that a narwhal made the mess? Can the narwhal convince her that she knows nothing about narwhals? In the hilarity that ensues, girl and narwhal discover they were destined to be best friends.
Professional Crocodile
by Giovanna Zoboli Mariachiara Di GiorioAn ALA Notable Book: A &“funny, surprising&” tale told though stunningly delightful artwork (The Wall Street Journal). Mr. Crocodile loves his job. Every morning he gets up with an alarm. He brushes his teeth. He chooses the right tie to match his outfit, eats a quick slice of toast, and heads off to work on a crowded train. But what exactly is his job? The answer may surprise you! Readers young and old will want to pore over this witty, wordless book again and again, finding new details and fresh stories every time.
Professor Goose Debunks Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Professor Goose Debunks Fairy Tales #1)
by Paulette BourgeoisThe first in a new series by the author of Franklin the Turtle! Join Professor Goose in this STEM-filled picture book as she fact-checks classic fairy tales and shares the science behind these flawed stories.Mother Goose's fairy tales are NOT based in science, and her great niece Professor Goose thinks it's time to share the truth. Join Professor Goose as she — literally — travels through the pages of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, fact-checking, exposing the flaws and explaining the science. Bears don't live in cottages — they prefer dens! The smallest bowl of porridge wouldn't be "just right" — it would have been the coldest! Professor Goose is delighted to see Baby Bear use the scientific method and Goldilocks's fight or flight response. And maybe Goldilocks should have used a GPS so she wouldn't have gotten lost in the first place?Jammed with jokes and wonderfully silly illustrations, this book entertains while it introduces basic scientific laws and rules to young readers. At the back of the book, readers will find Professor Goose's instructions on how to engineer their own chair for a (teddy) bear!