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Where's Harley? (Math Matters)
by Carol Felton Amanda FeltonDiscover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. Nate and Mandy discover that their pet rabbit Harley is missing. Surely they'll find him—or will Harley stay one hop ahead of them?With engaging stories that connect math to kids&’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers&’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Ordinal Numbers)
Where's Mommy? (Mary and the Mouse)
by Beverly DonofrioIn this companion to acclaimed Mary and the Mouse, the Mouse and Mary, Maria (Mary's daughter) and Mouse Mouse (Mouse's daughter) are looking for their mothers. They're not in their bedrooms, their car and cart are still in the driveway, and they are not in the gazebo or under the mushroom! Where could they be? Well, turns out Mary and the Mouse are great friends—just like Maria and Mouse Mouse—and soon the new generation is in on the old generation's secret, and vice versa. Sparingly told and beautifully illustrated, this book is every bit as charming as its predecessor. Kids will pore over the minute details of a mouse's parallel world.
Where's My Baby?
by H. A. ReyIn Where's My Baby? short verses describe various animal mothers, and pages fold out to reveal their babies; and in the newly rediscovered
Where's My Cat?
by Seymour ChwastWith bright, whimsical art, this humorous guessing game and visual puzzle from a legendary graphic designer will delight design fans of all ages.Is that a table--or a cow? You won't believe your eyes as this humorous guessing game and visual puzzle from award-winning graphic designer Seymour Chwast, co-founder of the legendary Push Pin Studios, transforms a simple object into something completely different. Each delightfully drawn initial image is revealed, after a page turn, to be part of a larger or more elaborate thing. The objects become both more complex and sillier--ball and toaster? Nah, it's a bulldog--as we make our way to the final transformation, a pair of scissors that becomes the face of the cat we've been waiting for. Readers young and old will giggle as they see the importance of recognizing odd but simple shapes and learning how they work together to form more complicated images.
Where's My Homework?
by Michael GarlandA hilarious school story that explores all the possible places your homework might be hiding!When a young boy's homework goes missing, who is to blame? Of course the aliens beamed it up, or perhaps the pirates plundered the pages, or maybe the wicked witch turned his homework into a frog! Or did a dog actually eat it? With a vivid imagination and hilarious art style, Michael Garland hits all the right notes in this wonderful back-to-school story.
Where's My Turtle?
by Barbara BottnerHelp Archer find his missing turtle hiding in the pages of this picture book!How Many Times Have I Told You to Pick Up This Room? Archer's pet turtle is missing! Mom is sure he's somewhere in Archer's messy bedroom...or the back yard... or somewhere in the house. Archer looks everywhere inside and out but can't find his turtle until he learns to think like one! However, sharp-eyed young readers will easily find the missing pet hiding thoughout the messy pages of this book.Here is an imaginative and interactive story with the added bonus of showing why it's a good idea to pick up your toys.
Where's That Bone? (Math Matters)
by Lucille Recht PennerDiscover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. Jill uses a map to help keep track of the places where her dog Bingo has been burying his bones! But can she save them from being taken by Hulk the Cat?With engaging stories that connect math to kids&’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers&’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Position Words/Mapping)
Where, Oh Where, Is Santa Claus?
by Lisa WheelerIt's a typical Christmas Eve at the North Pole. That is, until Santa suddenly disappears! Luckily, his polar pals are on the case. But will the furry friends rescue dear old Santa before it's too late for him to make his special deliveries? Filled with Lisa Wheeler's festive rhymes and Ivan Bates's cozy illustrations, here is a rollicking Christmas adventure that little ones will want to hear over and over again.
Wherever You'll Be
by Ariella Prince GuttmanThe important and timely reminder that no matter how far apart we are, shared love means we are always together.Wherever You'll Be follows a working mother and her child throughout their day while they are apart. Whether at work or at school, all through the day they find comfort in thinking of each other. Wherever You'll Be celebrates the connection between parent and child and lovingly shows readers that love transcends location. This reassuring book is perfect for parents and kids to read together at bedtime, and a great way to reconnect after spending the day apart. Praise for Wherever You'll Be: "The book&’s gentle, rhyming text tells a lyrical story about love, growth, and family . . . A sweet, simple story about family love." --Kirkus Reviews
Which One Doesn't Belong?: Playing with Shapes
by Christopher DanielsonTalking math with your child is simple and even entertaining with this better approach to shapes!Written by a celebrated math educator, this innovative inquiry encourages critical thinking and sparks memorable mathematical conversations. Children and their parents answer the same question about each set of four shapes: "Which one doesn't belong?" There's no one right answer--the important thing is to have a reason why. Kids might describe the shapes as squished, smooshed, dented, or even goofy. But when they justify their thinking, they're talking math! Winner of the Mathical Book Prize for books that inspire children to see math all around them."This is one shape book that will both challenge readers' thinking and encourage them to think outside the box."--Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review
While I'm Still Here: Endangered Animals Speak Out
by Jodie A. CooperLet Jodie Cooper's sweet and stylish picture book bring the world of nature to life for your little boy and girl. Together, you will learn about the whales, lions, zebras, penguins, and other animals now at risk around the globe.From the gruff-looking, enormous African elephant to the alert and cuddly-looking koala, each creature featured here is accompanied by fascinating information that will both educate and entertain. Cooper introduces facts for each animal, alongside her beautiful illustrations. The animals tells their “stories” about where they are from, facts about their species, and the challenges they face because the wild lands they inhabit are disappearing.The Beluga whale is called the "canary of the sea," because of its whistling ability and dangers to its habitat. The Magellanic Penguin tells young readers, "my habitat is threatened by climate change causing heavy rains that flood my nesting areas. I get caught and drown in fishery nets. Chronic oil pollution from ocean tankers remains my greatest threat."The recurring refrain and title of the book "please leave me be while I still am" is a powerful call to action aimed as a message young animal lovers can understand."We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."--Immanuel Kant"The love for all living things is the most noble attribute of man."--Charles Darwin"A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by the fathers, but borrowed from hsi children."--John James Audubon
While You're Away
by Theoodoris PapioannouA beautiful story that humbly conveys the importance of paying attention to nature. "★A gentle reminder to appreciate the natural world and its creatures." -- School Library JournalAn ABC Best Books for Young Readers selectionWhile you're away from nature, doing other things, amazing wonders are happening all around you. Deer are sniffing out berries, squirrels are chasing each other, and owls are waiting for their moment to fly. Even if you don't happen to notice them, these little miracles happen every day. And if you stop to watch and listen carefully, you may very well see some of them.
Whimsy's Heavy Things
by Julie KraulisWhimsy's heavy things are weighing her down. She tries to sweep them under the rug, but she trips over them. She tries to put them in a tree, but they fall on her. She even tries to sail them out to sea, but they always come back. Eventually Whimsy decides to deal with the heavy things one at a time... and a surprising thing happens. With exquisite illustrations and delightfully simple text, Whimsy's Heavy Things is a sweet story about changing the things that weigh us down into the things that lift us up.
Whispers of the Wolf
by Pauline Ts'o"Ahrooooooo" went the cry. It was the call of the wolf pack. A young boy named Two Birds heard it, and so did his wolf. Two Birds had found the abandoned wolf pup, and they had grown up together. Now, the wild was calling, and Two Birds had a choice to make. Struggling with a mix of emotions, he must decide whether his love for the wolf is greater than his need to be near it. Will Two Birds learn to let go—not just of the wolf, but also of his own fears? Whispers of the Wolf is a beautiful picture book set around 500 years ago among the Pueblo Indians of the desert Southwest. A heartwarming piece of historical fiction, it weaves together themes of community, tradition, self-esteem, and respect for all life, creating a realistic portrait of a culture that continues to exert a vibrant, living influence today.
Whistle Bright Magic: A Nutfolk Tale (Nutfolk Tale, A 2)
by Barb Bentler UllmanIt has been twenty years since the time of The Fairies of Nutfolk Wood, and grownup Willa has returned to Plunkit with her daughter, Zelly. Willa can't see the fairies anymore, but Zelly can, and she meets an unusual boy—the last remaining fairy child living in Nutfolk Wood, Ronald Whistle Bright.Hard times have befallen the fairy town of Nutfolk Wood, but Whistle Bright is determined to stay in his forest village, even though humans are sure to destroy it. And Zelly wants to stay in the small town of Plunkit, even though her mother insists that they return to their lives in the big city. Zelly is convinced that she belongs in Plunkit, and only there will she find out more about her father, who disappeared when she was three.In their quest to stay in the place that they love, the tiny Nutfolk boy and the human girl become allies, and both are surprised by the unexpected things that can happen in life.Barb Bentler Ullman's follow-up to The Fairies of Nutfolk Wood is another charming story infused with magic and hopefulness.
White Water
by Eric Stein Michael S. BandyOn a scorching hot day, Michael is excited to make the trip into town with his grandmother. It is just a little past breakfast but already a thousand degrees, and after a long bus ride standing in the heat, Michael is so thirsty when he reaches town that he just has to have a drink at the water fountain. But when he finally gets his first sip, the water tastes gritty and dirty. In those days, there were separate water fountains for whites, and when Michael sees a boy his age taking a long drink next to him at the whites-only fountain, he's sure that it must be the best-tasting water in the whole world. Michael can't stop thinking about that white water, and when he finally sneaks back into town to get a taste for himself, he makes a startling revelation that changes his life forever. Set in 1962 in the segregation-era South at the dawn of the civil rights movement, this story, based on a real-life childhood experience of author Michael Bandy, shows how one epiphany opens up a whole world of possibilities. Beautifully illustrated by Shadra Strickland, this moving and inspirational story vividly captures one boy's thrilling discovery that through embracing the gifts of imagination and courage, anything is possible.
White-Tailed Deer (Woodland Wildlife Ser.)
by G. G. LakeWhite tail deer gallop gracefully with their herd. They can outrun many animals. Learn more about these delightful deer, their woodland homes, life cycle, and diet.
Who Am I?: A Peek-Through-Pages Book of Endangered Animals
by Tim FlachWho is that peeking through the page? Is it a giant panda munching on bamboo? Or perhaps a yellow-eyed tree frog hiding in a tropical forest? Who Am I? uses clever riddles and stunning images by esteemed photographer Tim Flach (taken from his Abrams adult book Endangered) to introduce ten vital species-at-risk to readers. With its engaging and timely message, this beautifully crafted picture book is perfect for the youngest animal enthusiasts.
Who Are Community Leaders? (Community Questions)
by Martha E. RustadAll communities need leaders of some kind to help steer and shape them. Through their elected positions, jobs, or volunteer work, leaders are vital to a strong community. A question-answer format and photos with which kids can identify define leaders' responsibilities and how leaders cooperate with all citizens to achieve shared goals. A hands-on activity encourages active community participation.
Who Are These People? (Little Golden Book)
by David CroattoLearning all about your neighbors has never been funnier as adorable Funko Pop! versions of Jerry, Elaine, George, Kramer, and other loveable oddball characters from Seinfeld ask the question, &“Who Are These People?&” in their first-ever Seinfeld Little Golden Book!From Seinfeld&’s mailman Newman to Yev the soup guy, learning about the wacky people in New York City has never been more fun with the adorable Funko Pop! versions of Jerry, Elaine, George, Kramer, and other characters from Seinfeld, the best TV sitcom of all time! Perfect for children 2 to 5, Funko collectors of all ages, and fans of the hit television series Seinfeld will love this new addition to the Little Golden Books line. Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories. . . the classics of tomorrow.
Who Broke the Teapot?!
by Bill SlavinMom is very angry. Her very favorite teapot is broken, and no one is 'fessing up. Was it Dad, sitting in his underwear reading the paper? Was it Cat, who was all tangled up in a ball of yarn? Was it Baby perched in his highchair? Or is there a surprising twist to this mystery that teaches Mom a little lesson in anger management? Bill Slavin takes a sly poke at parents in their less-than-finer moments in this funny and energetic story.
Who Can Play? (Ladybug Girl)
by Jacky Davis David SomanLadybug Girl loves to play by herself, but it's much more fun with a friend! She first runs, jumps, and swings by herself, then her friends join in--two can play on the seesaw, three can jump rope! This sweet story explores friendship in numbers!
Who God Wants Me to Be: A Picture Book
by Crystal Bowman Michelle S. LazurekThis empowering picture book features a diverse cast of little girls dreaming of all the things they can be when they grow up and exploring how they can serve God in all kinds of careers.I&’ll keep trusting God, and then I will seeexactly who He wants me to be. An artist, a teacher, a doctor, a stay-at-home mom—there are so many things a girl might want to be when she grows up. And even if she changes her mind as she cultivates new passions and skills, that&’s okay! The important thing to remember is that she will discover the talents and desires given to her by God as she grows and learns. Whether she becomes a protector, healer, builder, or creator, she can use her gifts to share God&’s love with others! Join Haley, Isabela, Lexi, and Ashley as they explore different careers and encourage all girls to trust God and who he created them to be!