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The Hockey Skates
by Karl SubbanIt was almost the first day of winter, and PK still has no skates to wear.This time, PK waited impatiently for one more week before his skates arrived in the mail.With a knock, knock, knock on the door, the mailman delivered the skates in a box. PK couldn’t wait to open it . . .Little PK Subban loves watching hockey on TV with his father, and he can’t wait to finally go out and skate—just like his hockey heroes! With his mother’s help, PK orders a pair of black, single-blade, size 7 skates. Now he just has to wait for them to come in the mail.So he waits.And waits.Every new delivery brings hilarity and dismay as PK receives skates in the wrong size, wrong colour, wrong style—even a box that is completely empty! All the while, winter approaches and poor PK is very eager to get out on the rink. Even as he wonders if he will ever get to skate, his love of hockey pulls him to the sport in funny, imaginative ways.Inspired by Karl Subban’s son, NHL star PK Subban, The Hockey Skates is a story about maintaining perseverance and optimism through a series of comical misfortunes—all of which are brought to life by Maggie Zeng’s charming illustrations.
The Hole
by Lindsay BonillaA powerful story perfect for opening up conversations about lossWhat does it feel like to lose someone you love? For one little boy, it&’s like he has a hole in his life. It&’s in the bottom bunk, where his little brother, Matty, used to sleep, and it&’s on his brother&’s chair at dinner. It follows him everywhere until the day he decides to really explore it. Inside the hole he confronts his grief—the sadness, the anger, and the truth of how much he misses Matty. His friend is waiting when he climbs out, and when she asks, &“Do you want to tell me about your brother?&” he&’s surprised to find that talking about Matty is a comfort—and helps fill his hole with good memories.
The Hole Story of the Doughnut
by Pat MillerA colorful look at the true story behind one sea captain&’s scrumptious legacy that has become one of our favorite snacks.In 1843, fourteen-year-old Hanson Gregory left his family home in Rockport, Maine, and set sail as a cabin boy on the schooner Achorn, looking for high-stakes adventure on the high seas. Little did he know that a boatload of hungry sailors, coupled with his knack for creative problem-solving, would yield one of the world&’s most prized and beloved pastries.Lively and inventive cut-paper illustrations add a taste of whimsy to this sweet, fact-filled story that includes an extensive bibliography, author's note, and timeline.&“A lively offering for reading and sharing that will encourage the youngest of researchers to wonder and learn about other everyday items in their world.&”—School Library Journal
The Hole in the Tree
by Jean Craighead GeorgeWho will be the king of the hole in the tree? A delightful book where two children find a hole in a tree and watch as it becomes larger through the occupation of successive animals. Starting with a small beetle who begins the hole and the progression to different insects, birds and other animals. Even the two children use the hole once he gets large enough through the progression.
The Holiday Party (Step into Reading)
by Andrea Posner-SanchezCelebrate the holidays in Arendelle with Disney Frozen&’s Anna and Elsa in this Step 2 Step into Reading levelled reader!It's wintertime in Arendelle and Anna and Elsa want to make it the best one ever! Find out how the royal sisters from Disney's award-winning movie Frozen celebrate the holidays in the Step 2 leveled reader—the perfect stocking stuffer for kids ages 4-6!Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
The Holiday Time (The Kids in Ms. Colman's Class #10)
by Ann M. MartinFrom the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation!Everyone in the class is working together on holiday projects. But when a new student, Pamela, arrives, she comes between Sara and Audrey.
The Home Builders
by Varsha BajajThis vibrantly illustrated picture book celebrates a variety of woodland creatures as they make their homes and prepare for their young.Welcome to a serene woodland where lots of expectant animal parents are in their "nesting" phase--that is, busy preparing safe, cozy homes for their growing families. As they dig, tunnel, gnaw, and gather, they create dens, burrows, lodges, and, of course, nests. Soon the woods are full of new little ones peeping, crawling, romping, and snuggling--and with artwork so gorgeous that it feels like an invitation into the scenery it's depicting, readers will be eager to join them in their beautiful home.
The Home We Make
by Maham KhwajaA moving story about a young girl and her family who are forced to flee their beloved home after violence erupts all around them, and their journey to make a new sense of home.One day someone asks me,Where is home? And I don't know what to say.Is home here or there? Told from the perspective of a young refugee girl, debut children's book author and New Voices winner Maham Khwaja tells the story of a family forced to flee their home due to violence. Emotive illustrations by Daby Zainab Faidhi balance the family's love for one another and hope for the future with the harrowing journey to escape on foot, travel by boat, and then finally resettle in a safe place. Through it all, the young girl tries to hold on to all the pieces of her life before and find a way to rebuild a sense of home.
The Homesick Club
by Libby MartinezA story about making new friends and missing home, wherever home may be. Mónica and Hannah are school kids in the big city. Together, they have formed the Homesick Club, since they are both from far away. Mónica misses the family of hummingbirds that she and her grandmother would feed in her backyard in Bolivia every day. Hannah misses the sunshine and the tiny tortoise that lived near her house in Israel. When a new teacher, Miss Shelby, arrives from Texas, the girls discover that she misses her home, too, especially the huge sky full of stars and a Southern treat known as Hummingbird Cake. The girls ask Miss Shelby to join their club, then Mónica decides she will bring a surprise for show and tell — a surprise that brings Miss Shelby close to tears. Author Libby Martinez addresses a theme that many children can relate to — feeling homesick — especially when home is far away. Rebecca Gibbon’s charming illustrations bring an imaginative, light touch to the story. Key Text Features recipes diagrams Flags Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9 Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
The Honeybee Man
by Kyrsten Brooker Lela NargiEvery morning, Fred climbs three flights of stairs--up to his rooftop in Brooklyn, New York--and greets the members of his enormous family: "Good morning, my bees, my darlings!" His honeybee workers are busy--they tend the hive, feed babies, and make wax rooms. They also forage in flowers abloom across Brooklyn . . . so that, one day, Fred can make his famous honey, something the entire neighborhood looks forward to tasting. Lela Nargi's beautifully written story--accompanied by Kyrsten Brooker's collage-style illustrations--offers an inside look at the life of an endearing beekeeper and the honey-making process.From the Hardcover edition.
The Horrible Hex (Monster Heroes Ser.)
by Blake HoenaIt is really hard to be a good witch when your sisters are extra bad. Poor Linda catches her sisters hexing people again, and she knows she must stop them. But their hexes and spells are getting harder and harder to reverse. Thankfully Linda can count on her friends, knowing the Monster Heroes will help save the day. This early chapter book includes a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.
The Hospital Book
by Lisa BrownGoing to the hospital can be strange and scary, but this book will comfort and reassure even the youngest patient.When a little girl develops a bad stomach ache, it&’s time to go to the hospital. We follow her experience from arrival through diagnosis, anesthesia, and recoveryLisa Brown is a graphic novelist as well as a picture book creator whose talents inform the design of this book chock full of speech bubbles that will delight kids and parents alike. This is a funny, accessible, and above all comforting tale of a very scary experience in the life of any child.With illustrations brimming with action reminiscent of Richard Scarry, Lisa Brown once again creates a story full of humor and empathy that will delight and comfort most any kid fearful about a hospital visit. Fans of her hugely successful The Airport Book will instantly recognize the girl and her family.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
The House Next Door
by Claudine CrangleAlone on his lot, a sturdy little house has stood for as long as anyone can remember, stoically weathering the storms. But one day, the wind brings change. One house, then another, is built off in the distance. Then a road is paved through his field, and more and more houses appear all around. The house closes his shutters to wait out this alarming development. But in the dark, the house notices he is no longer pushed by the snowdrifts or battered by spring storms. And when he peeks open a shutter, he sees the house next door glowing with a golden light. Just like his. Throwing open his shutters, he finds himself surrounded by a diverse neighborhood of homes. Together, they look forward to seeing what the wind will blow in next. With great wit and an eye-popping use of cardboard, paint and fabric, multimedia artist Claudine Crangle explores our fear of difference through the viewpoint of a small country house beset by urbanization. But not everything that’s new is bad, as the little farmhouse learns in this timely and hopeful picture book about embracing the changes in life we can’t control. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7 Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)
The House That Max Built
by Maxwell NewhouseHaving worked construction for many years, author and illustrator Maxwell Newhouse shows young readers step-by-step how houses are built in this captivating picture book. From drawing up the plans to excavating the site to laying the foundation, the unique and colorful paintings move through the seasons as Max builds the house of his dreams. Watch the framing crew as they build a floor frame to hold the house, raise the walls into place, and make the roof frame. See them install the windows and doors, bricklayers build the outside walls with bricks and mortar, and roofers nail the shingles into place. Follow the plumber as he puts in the water lines, the electrician as he installs the wiring, and the drywaller as he places wallboard on the inside walls. Along come the tile setter, floor layer, cabinetmaker, and painter, who all do their part to make Max’s house beautiful as his mischievous little dog romps through the pages. Finally, when the property has been landscaped with plants, trees, grass, and stones, Max moves into his beloved new home.With a list of all the trades and a description of what they do, The House That Max Built is a must-have for any child with a natural curiosity and a passion to build things
The House That Ruth Built
by Kelly BennettIt&’s Opening Day! Yankee Stadium towers grand, gleaming, and ready! On April 18, 1923, the New York Yankees played against the Boston Red Sox in their very first game in the brand-new Yankee Stadium. All the key players were there—future Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, Waite Hoyt, Bob Shawkey, Miller Huggins—and so were the supporters—Eddie Bennett, the legendary Yankee batboy; Jack Lenz, Yankee Stadium&’s first public announcer; five-year-old Little Ray Kelly, Babe&’s lucky charm; and more than 70,000 fans! Every person in the stadium on opening day was part of this legendary event, and now you can be too. With beautiful, true-to-event illustrations reminiscent of Norman Rockwell, and with facts on every page about the stadium, the teams, and that very first fateful game that christened the original Yankee Stadium, The House That Ruth Built is the perfect book for kids and baseball fans everywhere. Take a step into the past and watch the baseball greats make history!
The House at the End of Ladybug Lane
by Elise Primavera Valeria DocampoAngelina Neatolini came from a long line of neat and tidy people. In fact, her great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather invented the garbage can. Her mother ironed her linguini and her father vacuumed the grass. But Angelina liked to roll in the dirt whenever she could.And like most kids, Angelina wanted a pet, but pets are messy and the Neatolini parents did not allow mess in their new house at the end of Ladybug Lane, where they recently moved from the dirty city. Enter a hard-of-hearing and very daffy fairy godmother ladybug--and magic, mess, and mayhem ensued in the house at the end of Ladybug Lane, which became anything but neat. This magical, funny story has messages of tolerance, "it's OK to be different," and unrealistic parental pressure, and it features the spot-on whimsical art of newcomer Valeria Docampo.From the Hardcover edition.
The House in Poplar Wood
by K. E. OrmsbeeFor as long as the Vickery twins can remember, Lee and his mother have served Memory, while Felix and his father assist Death. This is the Agreement. <P><P>But one Halloween, Gretchen Whipple smashes her way into their lives. Her bargain is simple: If the twins help her solve the murder of local girl Essie Hasting, she'll help them break the Agreement. The more the three investigate, however, the more they realize that something's gone terribly wrong in their town. <P><P>Death is on the loose, and if history repeats itself, Essie's might not be the last murder in Poplar Wood. <P><P>Simultaneously heartwarming and delightfully spooky, The House in Poplar Wood is a story about a boy's desire to be free, a girl's desire to make a difference, and a family's desire to be together again.
The House of Love
by Adriana TrigianiNew York Times bestselling adult novelist Adriana Trigiani and beloved illustrator Amy June Bates team up for a heartwarming picture book about a how a family comes together to celebrate Valentine's Day.Mia Valentina Amore loves valentines. After all, her name means My Valentine. When she wakes up on Valentine's Day, it looks like just another morning in the rickety old Amore house in the Blue Ridge mountains of Appalachia. But over the course of the day, her home is transformed into the House of Love. Mia and her mama festoon the halls, build a gumdrop tree, bake cupcakes, and most importantly, make valentines for all six of her siblings. But when Mia doesn't receive her own valentine, she wonders if Mama could have forgotten her.New York Times bestselling novelist and filmmaker Adriana Trigiani has crafted a tender mother-daughter story that celebrates Valentine's Day or any day that brings family together. And acclaimed illustrator Amy June Bates brings warmth and coziness to a story that affirms it doesn't matter where you come from as long as that place is full of love.
The House on East 88th Street (Lyle The Crocodile Ser.)
by Bernard WaberThe first book about Lyle the crocodile! Experience the beloved classic and inspiration for the major motion picture.Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile splashes into the lives of the Primm family and straight into readers' hearts in this picture book that has delighted readers for generations.As the Primms quickly discover, once you've fallen for a crocodile like Lyle, you simply can't live without him!
The Hueys in The New Sweater (The Hueys #1)
by Oliver JeffersThe New York Times Best Illustrated Picture Book, now in an oversized trim for added value and fun!The Hueys are small and mischievous, unique compared to the world's other creatures--but hardly unique to one another. You see, each Huey looks the same, thinks the same, and does the same exact things. So you can imagine the chaos when one of them has the idea of knitting a sweater! It seems like a good idea at the time--he is quite proud of it, in fact--but it does make him different from the others. So the rest of the Hueys, in turn, decide that they want to be different too! How? By knitting the exact same sweater, of course!The first in a series of child-friendly concept books by the #1 bestselling artist of The Day the Crayons Quit, How to Catch a Star, Stuck, and This Moose Belongs to Me, The New Sweater proves that standing apart can be accomplished even when standing together.
The Hugasaurus
by Rachel BrightA lighthearted celebration of friendship and kindness from the bestselling creators of The Worrysaurus. One sunny morning, a happy little Hugasaurus waves goodbye to her Pappysaur and sets of into the world on her own for the very first time. When she finds a playground, some new friends welcome her to their games. But it isn't long before the other little dinosaurs start to squabble. Can Hugasaurus bring her new friends back together using the magical power of kindness? A joyful celebration of kindness and its potential to change the world from Rachel Bright, the bestselling author of The Lion Inside and Love Monster. Chris Chatterton's charming illustrations are sure to draw readers. The Hugasaurus is sure to become a storytime favorite!
The Huge, Hysterical, Never Terrible Book of Jokes for Kids (Silly Jokes)
by Carole P. Roman Corinne SchmittGet silly as you practice problem-solving with 2,000 riddles and jokes for kids of all ages!Are you ready for hours of entertainment, guaranteed to make you laugh and tease your brain? Then you've come to the right place, because this book of jokes is a giant combination of THREE popular joke books for kids. Inside, you'll discover tons of silly fun that will engage your imagination, cultivate your creative thinking skills, and have you howling with hysterics!This huge 3-in-1 collection includes:The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: This beloved bestseller is packed with knee-slapping knock-knocks, side-splitting puns, and more!The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids 2: Keep the fun going with even more clean and corny jokes for the whole family.Tricky Riddles for Kids: Put your brain to the test with a collection of silly riddles that get more challenging as you go. How many can you solve? Sharpen your skills and have a blast with The Huge, Hysterical, Never Terrible Book of Jokes for Kids!
The Hugglefish (Little Golden Book)
by Andrea Posner-SanchezHenry's new little pet ends up causing some big problems! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book based on an episode of the hit Disney Junior show Henry Hugglemonster!
The Hundredth Name
by Shulamith Levey OppenheimThis picture book for young readers, rich in the details of Middle Eastern village life, tells the warm story of a bond between a father, a son, and the son's favorite camel, as well as their devotion to the Muslim faith, and the power of prayer in their daily life. Salah and his camel, Qadiim, are constant companions. They work together, eat together, and sleep together. Salah is distressed, however, because his camel always seems so sad and downcast, hanging his head low. But in middle of one night, Salah remembers what his father has told him -- that while mankind knows only ninety-nine names for Allah, there are actually one hundred names. What if Qadiim, the camel, could learn the hundredth name? Under the stars Salah prays "to Allah with all his strength." The next day-- a seeming miracle! -- the camel Quadiim carries his head high with a most knowing look. Does Quadiim know the one hundredth name?Beautifully written and complemented by illustrations that portray the lush, verdant landscape of the Middle East, from the banks of the Nile to its luminous starlit nights, here is a spiritual and touching story of an Islamic family.
The Hungry Dragon (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Jacqueline Adams Christina RodriguezNIMAC-sourced textbook