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William Shatner: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Bruce HaleHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about William Shatner, the actor who explored new worlds on Star Trek. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about William Shatner--best known as Captain Kirk from Star Trek and the oldest person to travel to space in real life--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their Trekkie parents and grandparents.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Betty White • Carol Burnett • Lucille Ball • Harry Belafonte • Julie Andrews • Dwayne Johnson
William Wakes Up (William)
by Linda AshmanWilliam and his animal friends have had the whole winter to nap. Now it's time for them to wake up and welcome a very special guest. There's lots to do to get ready, from scrubbing the floors to decorating the house to baking a tasty treat. But it's so hard to leave a cozy bed. . . . Will everyone get up in time to do their part?This book's gentle rhymes and humorous illustrations full of signs of spring will make it a little easier to wait for the first warm days of the season.
William's Winter Nap: An eBook with Audio
by Linda AshmanJust when William is ready to fall asleep in his cozy cabin, there is a tap on his window. A chilly chipmunk asks to stay, and Will scooches over in bed. "There's room for two--I'm sure we'll fit." The chipmunk is just the first in a parade of mammals, each bigger than the last, until the bed is full. Then a note is slipped beneath the door: "Do you have room for just one more?" William tugs the door to see who's there . . . only to find a great big BEAR! Is there enough space to spare? Will the other animals be willing to share?Kids will delight at each new guest's arrival and enjoy counting along as the animals keep scooching over to fit in William's bed. Linda Ashman's clever rhymes set up each page turn with suspense and humor, and the expressions on Chuck Groenink's characters are perfect. This is must reading for the dark time of year when everyone wants to hibernate!
Willie Mays: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Anne WynterDream big with a Little Golden Book biography about one of the greatest baseball players in history, Willie Mays! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Willie Mays—the "Say Hey Kid" and 24-time All-Star baseball player—is an inspiring read-aloud for young sports fans and their parents! Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:Muhammad AliJackie RobinsonTom BradyLeBron JamesLionel Messi
Willow and the Wildflowers
by Matthew SchufmanIn this reassuring and sweet picture book, a timid bear named Willow chases after her dreams and discovers that being brave can lead to wonderful surprises. An encouraging tale for any child who is learning to overcome a challenge.Willow is a bear who is afraid of everything. Rarely venturing outside, she feels quite content to spend her days inside her tree stump home. So, when an invitation to the Seaside Wildflower Festival arrives, Willow is surprised that she actually wants to go. For the first time ever, Willow decides to say yes!But getting to the wildflower fields won&’t be easy and Willow must face the unknown. She will have to sail on a raft, down the winding river, past the dark forest, and even avoid a waterfall! And although she meets new friends Frog and Raccoon who offer help along the way, Willow wonders if it would have been better to stay home. Can Willow learn to overcome her fears and embrace the beautiful world around her?Here is an uplifting story that will inspire readers to embrace new experiences, reminding them that sometimes the most rewarding journeys are ones that coax us beyond the familiar and toward the unexpected.
Willow the White House Cat
by Dr Jill Biden Kate BerubeThis illustrated picture book tells the story of how Willow the White House Cat made her way from a farm in Pennsylvania to her new home and made new friends along the way. <P><P> When Willow leaves her cozy barn for Washington, DC, and the big white house where she will now live, Willow discovers new rooms to explore and is welcomed by the nice lady she met at Farmer Rick’s farm. Soon, Willow meets so many new people—one who arranges the flowers, another who makes sweet things to eat, and the man with a nice smile who seems to be able to do everything at once. Even though they are much bigger and busier than she is, each of them always seems to have time to say hello and make her feel at home in the big white house. Willow enjoys discovering the White House and all the special people who make this house a home. <P><P> Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States, an educator, and a New York Times bestselling author, tells the story of Willow, the White House cat, and about the very special place she and President Biden call home. <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that 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.</i> <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Wilson and Miss Lovely: A Back-to-School Mystery
by John StadlerA charming school story with a twist--new from John Stadler!Wilson had just finished his first week of school and could not wait for the next one to begin. He was very fond of his new teacher, Miss Lovely. But something was wrong that day--very wrong. There were no school buses, the school itself was empty, and something strange was approaching. Undeterred and ever-hopeful that he would see Miss Lovely soon, Wilson went through his normal school day alone--he did his math lesson alone, his science lesson alone, sent himself to the principal's office when he was naughty, and more, but still . . . something was approaching.Stadler skillfully uses gatefold flaps to keep the suspense mounting until we find out just who--or what--was approaching.Readers will love following Wilson and his day at school right out of a Twilight Zone episode in this funny, sweet, and sometimes scary story.
Win, Win, Win!
by Cindy Peattie Miriam HassanTitle contained within StartUp Phonic Core Program. Not Sold Separately
Wind Power (Eureka! The Biography of an Idea)
by Laura DriscollBlow, wind, blow! The newest addition to the nonfiction Eureka! series is a &“biography&” of wind power, which is green energy that can help the planet.People have harnessed the power of the wind for thousands of years, to travel by sailboat, to cool homes, to grind grain into flour, and even to make music. But when someone hooked a wind mill to a generator, wind went electric, unlocking the secret to a clean, renewable energy source! Wind Power is an entertaining and informative look at the development of an idea with huge benefits for a greener future. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the Eureka! series, with each book focusing on one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.
Wind Rider
by Susan WilliamsFern dreams of riding on a wild horse's back, as fleet as the wind. She makes pets of small animals and watches the bison herds as they pound over the endless grasses of the steppe. Chafing at the inequality of being female, she longs for the freedom her twin brother enjoys to run free in the wilderness. One day in early spring, Fern secretly rescues a young horse mired in the bog, names her Thunder, and tames her enough to ride. But the people of her tribe are distrustful of her bond with nature. Is she a witch? Fern's future looks bleak until a silent man in a rival tribe, known only as The Nameless One, teaches her about patience—and love.Susan Williams's lyrical prose makes this journey to prehistoric western Asia at once inspiring and heart wrenching.
Wind Riders: Rescue on Turtle Beach (Wind Riders #1)
by Jen MarlinHop aboard Wind Rider, a magical sailboat, with Max and Sofia, two kids trying to save the environment one problem at a time. Their first mission? Rescuing baby sea turtles in the beautiful waters of Hawaii.Max and Sofia are ordinary kids whose lives are changed when they discover an abandoned sailboat. They’re given the chance to make a real impact when the boat magically brings them them to a different corner of the world to help other kids save their environment!Wind Riders: Rescue on Turtle Beach is the first book in an illustrated chapter book series about Max and Sofia’s adventures tackling real world problems. Each story visits a new location and introduces a human-made problem endangering animals and the environment.With nature’s highest stakes and environmental activism baked into each book, as well as fun scientific facts included at the end, Wind Riders promises to be the chapter book series for newly independent readers who love nature documentaries and are hungry to learn about the world around them.There is beautiful two-color art throughout and an emphasis on collaborative problem-solving, compassion for the Earth and all its inhabitants, and friendship. Wind Riders is the perfect STEM chapter book series for fans of Magic Tree House, The Magic School Bus, and Zoey and Sassafras.
Wind Riders: Search for the Scarlet Macaws (Wind Riders #2)
by Jen MarlinHop aboard Wind Rider, a magical sailboat, with Max and Sofia, two kids trying to save the environment one problem at a time. Their second mission? Protecting majestic scarlet macaw chicks in the most biodiverse place on Earth, the Amazon rain forest.Max and Sofia are ordinary kids whose lives are changed when they discover an abandoned sailboat. They’re given the chance to make a real impact when the boat magically transports them to a different corner of the world to help other kids save their environment.Wind Riders: Search for the Scarlet Macaws is the second book in an illustrated chapter book series about Max and Sofia’s adventures tackling real world problems. Each story visits a new location and introduces a human-made problem endangering animals and the environment.With nature’s highest stakes and environmental activism baked into each book, as well as fun scientific facts included at the end, Wind Riders promises to be the chapter book series for newly independent readers who love nature documentaries and are hungry to learn about the world around them.There is beautiful two-color art throughout and an emphasis on collaborative problem-solving, compassion for the Earth and all its inhabitants, and friendship. Wind Riders is the perfect STEM chapter book series for fans of Magic Tree House, The Magic School Bus, and Zoey and Sassafras.
Wind Watchers
by Micha ArcherCaldecott Honor winner Micha Archer&’s spectacular collages showcase the wind&’s ever-changing, blustery nature throughout the seasons.Seasons come and go, and the wind wafts its way through them all. This delights a family of children, and when they ask the wind, &“How will you blow today?&” they get a kick out of not knowing what answer they&’ll get. Will the wind send gentle breezes that tickle and delight, cooling them off on hot days? Or strong gusts that knock their hats off and send them running inside on stormy days? One thing is for certain to our wind watchers—the wind is an always-changing wonder and constantly takes their breath away!Caldecott Honor winner Micha Archer&’s stunning illustrations are sure to engage readers as they bring to vivid life the excitement of our windy weather.
Window Fishing
by DK DysonA heartwarming story about finding joy in art and intergenerational friendship illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Rudy Gutierrez.Rudeday dreams of creating art that brings people joy but instead, he paints to pay the bills. His days and nights are long, until one day he hears a Tap! Tap! Tap! at his window. What could it be? Rudeday sees a piece of string with a paper clip tied to the end of it, coming from the apartment upstairs. Rudeday has a brilliant idea. Rudeday carefully paints a fish and attaches it to the paper clip, starting a window-fishing exchange with a little boy upstairs. The pair swap paper fishes back and forth every day. Rudeday is finally painting for fun but he wonders if he will ever meet his window-fishing friend. A heartwarming story that celebrates art, friendship, and community that is sure to pull at your heartstrings.
Windy Webley
by K. M. PeytonWebley is a fine black army horse, ridden by a soldier called Fred. But he is not a very GOOD army horse. When he gets bored, he crosses his eyes, drops his ears out sideways and hangs his tongue out. And when he gets very bored, he lifts his tail and makes a rude noise. . . A delightful and light-hearted horsey tale.
Wings (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level B)
by Melanie MitchellProvides a simple introduction to the different types of wings, including the wings of a bird, bee, bat, and owl.
Wings For Wyatt (Tales Of Sasha #6)
by Alexa Pearl Paco SordoIn book 6 of the Tales of Sasha series, Sasha and Wyatt try to find a way to get Wyatt to the Island of Flying Horses. <p><p> Sasha's better-than-best friend Wyatt wants to come along once he finds out about her trip to visit the island where royal flying horses live. But the island is far away and Wyatt can't fly. Can Sasha come up with a way to take Wyatt with her?
Winnie-the-Pooh (First Avenue Classics ™)
by A. A. MilneFirst published in the United States and England in 1926, this unabridged edition of A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh features black-and-white illustrations and follows the adventures of the portly, often confused bear and his friends. In ten unique stories, Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and other friends attend a birthday party, meet a Heffalump, visit the North Pole, and more. Milne's characters and their adventures continue to delight audiences nearly 100 years after their introduction.
Winter Adventure (Molang)
by Jenne Simon<p>It's a sparkling, snowy winter day! Molang and Piu Piu can't wait to have fun in the snow! First they'll go skiing, and then ice fishing, and maybe they'll even find some cuddly animals along the way. With Molang and Piu Piu, it's always an adventure. <p>Don't miss this beautiful storybook! <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Winter Lights (Dinosaur Train)
by Caleb Meurer Andrea Posner-SanchezThe Pteranodon family celebrates the beginning of winter with a trip to the North Pole! Children ages 2-5 will love this Little Golden Book that retells an episode of the PBS Kids show Dinosaur Train in which Buddy the T. rex and his siblings get to see the amazing Aurora Borealis!
Winter Walk in the City (In The City Ser.)
by Cathy Goldberg FishmanFollow this adventure through the city in the winter, and peek into the windows to explore multicultural winter holidays.
Winter Wishes (Step into Reading)
by Apple JordanShare the wintry wishes and dreams of Cinderella, Ariel, and all the Disney Princesses in this sweet step 2, Step into Reading. For the first time, the Princesses come together in a seasonal story that is bound to have young readers learning to read while making their very own winter wish!
Winter's Gifts (An Indigenous Celebration of Nature)
by Kaitlin B. CurticeA vibrantly illustrated children&’s book about an Indigenous girl who finds awe in the resting and waiting that winter teaches us and shares with her friends how Creator&’s gift of gratitude can transform the way we see the world.Your thankfulness is your gift to Earth.Winter&’s Gifts is the tale of a young Potawatomi girl named Dani whose family celebrates the darkest season of the year by treasuring the slowness that winter brings. Dani&’s schoolmates think it&’s silly to think that Earth gives us presents, but on a magical snowy day, her family and Creator give Dani the courage to teach her friends about the gifts of winter—resting, remembrance, and gratitude. Can Dani help them receive winter&’s gifts?Winter&’s Gifts is a joyful and tender family story of honoring creation, the power of storytelling, and how a new perspective can transform us.
Winter's No Time to Sleep! (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #6)
by Poppy GreenSophie and her friends accidently awaken a hibernating hedgehog in the sixth book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!Winter has finally arrived in Silverlake Forest and Sophie and her friends are having some snowy fun! While playing one day, they accidentally wake a hedgehog named Pippa who has been hibernating all winter. Though Pippa is a little foggy at first, Sophie, Hattie, and Owen show her all the fun things to do in wintertime. There’s ice skating on the pond, sledding down snowy hills, snow-animals to build, and so much more! The only problem is now that Pippa’s awake, will she ever be able to get back to sleep? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.