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Wild for Winnie
by Laura Marx FitzgeraldNew student Winnie has sensory processing challenges, but her wonderful teacher knows just how to make sure she's a welcome part of the class.Winnie is the new kid at school, and sometimes she acts kind of wild. Her teacher says to her classmates, "Maybe Winnie feels the world differently than most of us. Why don't we give her world a try?" So that week, when Winnie can't stop monkeying around, the class joins her on the jungle gym. And when she's acting squirrelly, they all go nuts on an obstacle course. When Winnie is being a bit of a bear, the whole class burrows into a cozy den for storytime. Soon, with the guidance of their loving teacher, Winnie's classmates realize that sometimes we all feel the world differently, and that's more than okay.
Wild, Wild Wolves (Step into Reading)
by Joyce MiltonIt's time for YOU! Pick your favorite spot to read. This is going to be a great book! What this book is about . . . Wild, Wild Wolves Did you know that when a wolf wags the tip of its tail, it is getting ready to attack? Learn more fun facts when you read this book.
Wilder Child
by Nicolette SowderA lyrical read-aloud filled with vibrant illustrations that follows a group of children as they explore their relationship with the natural world—from insects to dandelions to playing in the mud. This picture book based on a popular poem is a joyful celebration of the ability children have to cherish all living things.Exuberant and imaginative, this picture book celebrates the mess makers, scavengers of the dirt, and kids who march to the beat of their own drum. Follow along with these children as they experience the joy of playing in the mud, dangling from tree limbs, and watching spiderlings hatch within the wonder of their intricate webs.From debut author Nicolette Sowder comes this poetic picture book for kids who are curious learners who are filled with energy, and prefer to experience the world with all their senses. With dreamy illustrations by Myo Yim, Wilder Child beckons readers to see beauty in the untamed, marvel at the wonders of nature, and advocate for all living beings.
Wildfire Run
by Dee GarretsonThe president's retreat, Camp David, is one of the safest places in the United States. So why can't the President's son, Luke, and his friends Theo and Callie stay there without Secret Service agents constantly hovering over them, watching their every move? And yet, when an earthquake sets off a raging wildfire, causing a chain reaction that wreaks havoc at Camp David, they are suddenly on their own.Now Luke needs a plan:To override the security systemsTo save those who were supposed to save himTo get through an impassable gateTo escape Camp DavidDebut author Dee Garretson delivers a heart-pounding tween thriller—an action-packed adventure with undeniable suspense.
Will Ladybug Hug?
by Hilary LeungYou loved Will Bear Share? and Will Sheep Sleep?, now get to know Ladybug in a hilarious new high-fiving and hugging-themed addition to creator Hilary Leung's animal books!One ladybug.Many friends.One timeless question: Will Ladybug Hug?Meet Ladybug. Ladybug loves to hug! Now Ladybug is getting ready to go on a trip and wants to say good-bye to her friends. . . but will her friends want to receive a hug? Find out in this surprising and memorable storybook all about friendship, high-fives, consent, and of course, hugs.A fresh and funny new book in creative talent Hilary Leung's series of animal question stories all about preschool milestone moments. Let Ladybug and her friends laugh, high-five, and hug their way to your heart!
Will We Always Hold Hands?
by Christopher ChengA universal story about the everlasting bonds of friendship and love, from two award-winning creators.There are some things that only a best friend can do—hold your hand when reading a scary story, carry you safely across a river, bandage your hurts, say it&’s okay if you're grouchy, and best of all, forever hold you in their heart. Through a series of questions and answers, Bear tells his friend Rat that best friends will always be together, in rain or shine, in good times and bad, forever and ever.
Will You Be My Villaintine?
by Disney BooksSo much for true love. . . Disney Villains do not like Valentine's Day! But what if their loyal sidekicks, the very ones who care about them the most, want to tell their masters just how truly cunning, magnificently wicked, and spectacularly nefarious they are? Why, send them Villaintines instead, of course! Featuring ten evil-doing teams everyone loves to hate--including Ursula and her eels, Scar and his hyenas, Maleficent and her raven, and many more--each spread features sidekicks ' laugh-out-loud Villaintines for their villains.
Will You Miss Us If We Go? (If We're Gone series #2)
by Paige JaegerThis beautifully illustrated picture book tells the tale of 14 endangered species. The rhyming text is full of interesting facts and is perfect for opening conversations about caring for threatened animals or endangered species. Journey through Book Two in the If We're Gone series offering stories of the Addas, Red Panda, Cheetah, Tapir, Lemur, Lynx and other endangered animals speaking about the trouble they're in. If you love books about wild animals, zoos, lions, tigers, elephants, or endangered animals, then you'll love this book.This is a great book for readers who enjoyed Giraffes Can't Dance by Andreae; A-Z of Endangered Animals by Jennifer Cossins; How To Be An Elephant or If Sharks Disappeared.
Will You Play With Us?
by Margaret Yatsevitch Phinney Lynne Woodcock CravathLet's climb up the tree, swing on the swings, and skate down the hill! This lively invitation to play gets bigger and bigger as more and more boys join in the fun.
Will You Still Love Me, If . . . ?
by Catherine LeblancAn imaginative journey through a child&’s big questions about the nature of a mother&’s loveLittle Bear is worried. Just how much does his mom love him? What if he does something really bad? What if something bad happens to her? But a mother&’s love is strong, and as Little Bear finds out, nothing can change that.
Will You Still Love Me?
by Daniel Howarth Carol RothSaid the bunny to his mother, just as sweetly as could be, "When the baby bunnies come, will you still love me?" "Of course," said Mother Bunny. "You're my extra-special one. And I'll love you just as much when the baby bunnies come." Every child is anxious about the arrival of a new brother or sister. In Carol Roth's sweet, comforting story, various animal mothers-and one human one-reassure their little ones that love has no limits, and they will be loved as much as before. Daniel Howarth's soft watercolors tenderly depict the mother-child bond.
Willbee the Bumblebee
by Craig Smith Maureen ThomsonA catchy rhyme with endearing illustrations that will leave you buzzing!From the #1 New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator behind The Wonky Donkey comes Willbee the Bumblebee, a catchy rhyme with endearing illustrations that will leave you buzzing!Willbee the bumblebee is so embarrassed when he realizes that his black-and-yellow jacket has caught on a rose thorn and completely unraveled, showing his bare bum! With help from Monica the butterfly and Steve the spider, Willbee recovers his jacket and is back to buzzing around the garden in no time.
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.