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A Charlie Brown Christmas
by Charles M. SchulzSurrounded by other kids with extremely commercial ideas about Christmas, Charlie Brown struggles to understand the true spirit of the holiday.
A Child is Born
by Margaret Wise BrownWith her usual gentleness and warmth, Margaret Wise Brown tells little ones about the night Jesus was born: "O come, country shepherds O follow the light And welcome the baby This blessed night..." Other books by this author are available in this library.
A Christmas Carol
by Adam Mckeown Gerald KelleyNow even the youngest readers can enjoy Charles Dickens's classic Christmas tale in this beautifully illustrated picture-book version of the holiday favorite, simpler to read but with all the magic of Dickens's voice preserved. Follow miserly Scrooge as he is whisked through the night by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come in order to face his selfish treatment of Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, and Tiny Tim. Families will enjoy reading this shortened version of Dickens's story together, with its warm illustrations that capture every twist and turn."All the key elements of Dickens's seasonal ghost story remain intact in this skillful adaptation. McKeown streamlines the story while remaining true to the language and eerie aspects of the original."--Publishers Weekly"would make a fine read-aloud for an elementary-age group or a useful introduction before attending the play. . . . The lessons Scrooge learned are still valuable and worthy of passing along to younger readers, who can meet these famous characters and learn the origin of the oft-quoted 'Humbug!'"--Kirkus"the full pages of engaging watercolor and digital media illustrations effectively take readers into the scenes of regret, past merriment, and, finally, redemption. . . . An appropriate choice for a family read-aloud or for newly independent readers."--School Library JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.
A Christmas Carol (Union Square Kids Unabridged Classics)
by Charles DickensBeloved in Christmases past, and sure to remain a favorite into Christmases of the future, Dickens’ popular holiday tale is the perfect Christmas present. The uplifting tale follows the mysterious and magical events that transform the miserly, miserable Ebenezer Scrooge into “as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man” as ever lived.
A Christmas Carol: Read & Listen Edition
by Adam McKeownNow even the youngest readers can enjoy Charles Dickens&’s classic Christmas tale in this beautifully illustrated picture-book version of the holiday favorite, simpler to read but with all the magic of Dickens&’s voice preserved. Follow miserly Scrooge as he is whisked through the night by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come in order to face his selfish treatment of Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, and Tiny Tim. Families will enjoy reading this shortened version of Dickens&’s story together, with its warm illustrations that capture every twist and turn.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
A Christmas Tree for Pyn
by Olivier DunreaChristmas is coming. In the craggy rocks on the snowy mountainside, tiny Pyn has her heart set on decorating her very first Christmas tree. But, "No Christmas tree," Papa says. Still, Pyn won't take no for an answer. She knows that a Christmas tree is just the thing their cottage needs to make the season festive and cheery. Pyn is determined to find the perfect Christmas tree - no matter what.With this story of the love between a father and daughter, Olivier Dunrea captures the true spirit of Christmas.
A Clean House For Mole And Mouse
by Harriet Ziefert David PrebennaMole and Mouse have a nice house. "But it's dirty," said Mouse. "Let's clean it up." So Mole and Mouse clean all the rooms -- until they look just fine! Then when Mole wants to use her clean house, Mouse has other ideas.
A Colorful Christmas!/Snow Day! (Step into Reading)
by Courtney Carbone Xiomara NievesDouble the holiday magic with two Frosty the Snowman Step into Reading books in one! Based on the classic Frosty the Snowman holiday TV special from 1969, this deluxe Step into Reading book features two leveled readers in one! First, Boys and girls can discover all of Frosty's favorite colors in A Colorful Christmas. Then they can flip the book over and read the sweet, simple retelling of the classic Frosty the Snowman story in Snow Day. A fun, festive pullout poster adds to the fun!For more than 45 years, Frosty the Snowman has been a delight for children everywhere with its magical story about a snowman that comes to life.
A Colorful Tail: Finding Monet at Giverney (Artists and Their Animals)
by Joan WaitesA young red fox living in Monet's garden in Giverny, France, admires the collage of colors in the landscape that surrounds him. More than anything, he wants to make the colors last as the seasons pass and the winter turns cold and bleak. Try as he might, his creations are blown away, flooded, and even eaten by a deer, until the sight of Monet at his easel and an unexpected encounter with a bumble bee show the gentle fox how he can make the colors last all year long. This brightly illustrated tale is a delightful introduction to Claude Monet.
A Cooked-Up Fairy Tale
by Penny Parker KlostermannFrom the creators of There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight comes a fun fractured fairy tale about an aspiring chef who mistakenly turns story ingredients into delectable dishes. . . . Uh-oh!In the magical land of fairy tales, William doesn&’t quite fit in. He&’d rather poach pears than pursue princesses, and he values gnocchi over knighthood. . . . When he stumbles on a delivery of food destined for Fairy-Tale Headquarters (a pumpkin, apples, and a few measly beans), he decides to spice things up and whips the paltry ingredients into delectable dishes. But as you might have guessed, Snow White&’s wicked stepmother doesn&’t exactly want her magic apple baked and drizzled with caramel. The team that brought you There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight delivers a hilariously fractured, whipped, and souffléed fairy tale that is chock-full of delicious details and jokes to satisfy every appetite.
A Counting Christmas Carol (Classic Concepts)
by Misti KenisonTeach your toddler how to count with the characters from A Christmas Carol in this STEAM-based board book for literature and book lovers who are learning basic math skills.A Counting Christmas Carol is the second book in the Classic Concepts board book series that teaches STEAM skills through characters and stories from classic literature. In this take on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, learn to count up to 10 alongside Dickens's classic characters.
A Cozy Winter Day
by Eliza WheelerNew York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler welcomes readers to Acorn Village, where a community of adorable forest animals celebrates all the wonder that winter offers.The busy animals of Acorn Village love to spend winter days doing all sorts of cozy activities together, whether they&’re indoors reading, baking, and doing art projects or outside playing in the snow. And at the end of the day, the coziest activities await—sharing songs, hot drinks, and stories in front of a crackling fireplace, and then snuggling into bed and drifting off into dreamy sleep. Eliza Wheeler&’s charming illustrations give her story the feel of a beloved classic and are full of rich, cozy details sure to ignite imaginations and make readers want to visit Acorn Village again and again.
A Crow of His Own
by Megan Dowd LambertClyde is the new rooster at Sunrise Farm. But he’s having trouble fitting in and replacing Larry—the beloved rooster whose wake-up calls were legendary. The cow, the gaggle of hens, and the sheep reminisce about Larry while poor Clyde fails to croon the farmyard awake with the same finesse. Clyde attempts to win over the farm by wearing an elaborate costume and putting on a show like Larry was known to do, but in the end, Clyde realizes that imitating Larry is not the way to succeed.
A Cup of Love: Relationship Goals for Kids
by Michael ToddIn his first children&’s book, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals shares a tender story that helps kids understand how our families are strengthened by God&’s love. Drawing on key ideas from his #1 New York Times bestseller Relationship Goals, Pastor Michael Todd offers a fun and sweet tale about how developing a close relationship with God spills over into healthy relationships with our family and friends.Seven-year-old Isabella loves spending time with her mom and dad, so she feels left out when they prepare to go on a date night without her. Her father brings her into the kitchen and uses the faucet, a pitcher, and cups of water to illustrate how God fills him and Isabella&’s mom with love, and they pour love into each other by taking time for their relationship. Then all that love overflows onto their kids! When we make room for ourselves to be filled with God's love and care for our most important relationships, nobody&’s &“cup of love&” will run dry.
A Dark, Dark Cave
by Eric HoffmanOn a cold night, under a pale moon, a brother and sister explore a dark, dark cave. Strange creatures skitter along the walls while bats brush past. A wild howl makes the cave feel just a teensy bit darker. But readers are in for a delightful surprise when a beam of light reveals a softer side of the cave.Told in spare rhyming text alongside stunning illustrations, A Dark, Dark Cave will ignite a young reader's imagination and inspire creative play. This just-spooky-enough story is sure to become a read-aloud favorite.
A Day So Gray
by Marie LambaOnce you start to notice, colors and reasons for gratitude are everywhere, and that changes everything! Celebrate the hues and comforts of a cozy winter day as a discontented girl at first notices only dull grays and browns in a snowy landscape but is coaxed by her friend to look more closely. Soon she finds orange berries, blue water, purple shadows, and more. Warm friendship and a fresh way of seeing things transform a snow-covered landscape from bleak to beautiful!
A Day at Abbott Elementary (Official Abbott Elementary Picture Book)
by Halcyon PersonThis official Abbott Elementary picture book features all your favorite characters and tells a hilarious and heartwarming new story not seen on the show!Abbott Elementary is ABC's hottest new comedy! This official picture book features an original adventure starring your favorite teachers and students from the show, including Janine, Ava, Gregory, Melissa, Barbara, Jacob, and Mr. Johnson.It's just a normal day at Abbott Elementary. That is, until Miss Teagues finds a squirrel hiding in her second-grade classroom! But the sneaky critter isn't the only problem. The squirrel has been hiding acorns in the walls -- and the nuts have caused a huge crack, which is spreading all over the school! Can the teachers work together to find the squirrel and its stash of acorns before it's too late?Featuring hilarious illustrations, heartwarming text, speech bubbles, and a diverse cast of characters, this picture book is perfect for Abbott Elementary fans of all ages -- and anyone who likes to laugh!
A Day in the Life of Peanut & Bosco
by Brothers MinorJoin Peanut and her adorable dog, Bosco, as they travel the globe, stop crime, go back in time, relax in a marine underworld, and turn into helpful robots that fold the laundry. This colorful story celebrates the bond between kids and their pets, while suggesting that children can go far, literally and figuratively, by using their imagination.
A Day in the Life of the Desert: 6 Desert Habitats, 108 Species, and How to Save Them (Books for a Better Earth)
by Roxie MunroTour 6 North American deserts in 24 hours from day break in the Mojave Desert through midnight in the Great Basin.This meticulously illustrated picture book takes readers on a cross-continental tour in 24 hours, visiting 6 different deserts at different hours of the day, and returning to each desert as night falls. Meet the critters that call these habitats home, from the turkey vultures that fly under the hot daytime sun to the gila monster that crawls across the cool nighttime sand.While exploring the desert, young readers can play hide and seek with all kinds of desert creatures! Every nook and cranny is filled with critters big and small for readers to identify using the matching key at the bottom of the page.However, these incredibly important, fragile ecosystems are in danger. On the daytime visits, children in grades 2-4 can learn about the challenges these deserts and animals face due to climate change, invasive species, and other threats.When returning to each desert at night, readers can also learn about what&’s being done to protect these unique habitats. The deserts depicted are the Mojave, the Chihuahuan, the Great Basin, the Sonoran, Painted Valley, and Death Valley.Budding naturalists can dive into the extensive material in the back of the book, including an author&’s note with age-appropriate resources on how to get involved, a glossary with science vocabulary, and a bibliography.The Books for a Better Earth™ collection is designed to inspire young people to become active, knowledgeable participants in caringfor the planet they live on. Focusing on solutions to climate change challenges, the collection looks at how scientists, activists, andyoung leaders are working to safeguard Earth&’s future.
A Day's Work
by Eve Bunting Ronald HimlerFrancisco, a young Mexican-American boy, helps his grandfather find work as a gardener, even though the old man cannot speak English and knows nothing about gardening.
A Different Groove (Pictureback(R))
by Random HouseMeet the new Trolls in this deluxe storybook based on the all-new DreamWorks Trolls TV series TrollsTopia--premiering soon! Includes colorful pull-out card stock characters and scenes!Trolls fans 3 to 7 will love this full-color storybook that picks up the adventures of Poppy and Branch where the DreamWorks Trolls World Tour movie leaves off. Children will rock out with Val Thundershock, Poppy, and all their pals in the TrollsTopia TV series, and learn about friendship and appreciating differences, and how differences and diversity bring everyone together. Featuring colorful pull-out card stock characters and scenes!
A Dinosaur's Day: Deinonychus Goes Hunting (A\dinosaur's Day Ser.)
by Elizabeth Gilbert BediaEmbark on a prehistoric journey with this board book of fun stories and incredible facts about dinosaurs.Introducing A Dinosaur&’s Day: Deinonychus Goes Hunting - a story time adventure that teaches kids exciting facts about dinosaurs. Go on an adventure with a young deinonychus as it searches for food, gets caught in a storm, and learns to climb trees with its big claws.Packed with beautiful pictures and compelling facts, this dinosaur book helps children aged 3-6 to learn about the deinonychus species through images, pronunciation guides, and amazing facts and figures. Little dinosaur lovers can join Deinonychus on a quest to find food and hunt down prey in the mighty Jurassic world.A Dinosaur&’s Day: Deinonychis Goes Hunting… Helps children learn about dinosaurs in this beautiful picture book format.Teaches readers dinosaur facts and behaviour in a very natural way.Includes a non-fiction section about the dinosaur species following the story.Features bright, colorful pages with an engaging narrative.Has clear and fun text to help children learn and engage easily.Teach children about different prehistoric species in this educational dinosaur book through a fun and engaging story and vibrant images. This fantastic dinosaur interactive book is perfect for pre-reading toddlers, and children just learning to read. Little ones can enjoy the spectacular scenery in the Jurassic world along the way, as Deinonychus climbs, feasts and flees. Complete the seriesThis delightful dinosaur book is part of the A Dinosaur&’s Day series of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books and also includes A Dinosaur&’s Day: Diplodocus Finds Its Family.
A Dinosaur's Day: Diplodocus Finds Its Family
by Elizabeth Gilbert BediaEmbark on a prehistoric journey with this board book of fun stories and incredible facts about dinosaurs.Introducing A Dinosaur&’s Day: Diplodocus Finds Its Family - a story time adventure that teaches kids exciting facts about dinosaurs. Go on an adventure with a baby diplodocus as it dodges predators, seeks out yummy plants to eat, and follows its family.Packed with beautiful pictures and compelling facts, this dinosaur book can help children aged 3-5 to learn about the diplodocus species through images, pronunciation guides, and amazing facts and figures. Little dinosaur lovers can join Diplodocus on a quest to find its family in the mighty Jurassic world.A Dinosaur&’s Day: Diplodocus Finds Its Family…- Helps children learn about dinosaurs in this beautiful picture book format- Teaches readers dinosaur facts and behavior in a very natural way- Includes a non-fiction section about the dinosaur species following the story - Features bright, colorful pages with an engaging narrative- Has clear and fun text to help children learn and engage easilyTeach children about different prehistoric species in this educational dinosaur book through a fun and engaging story and vibrant images. This fantastic dinosaur interactive book is perfect for pre-reading toddlers, and children just learning to read. Little ones can enjoy the spectacular scenery in the Jurassic world along the way, as Diplodocus camouflages, explores, and munches on plants.
A Dinosaur's Day: Spinosaurus Makes a Splash (A Dinosaur's Day)
by Elizabeth Gilbert BediaA series of picture books that teach children about dinosaurs through a narrative story, plus additional facts, and information about what they just learned.These picture books will teach children about dinosaurs through a story! Marie Bollmann's beautiful illustrations are friendly and fun (but still technically correct!), and each story will end with a working spread on dinosaurs doing what DK does best—using photography and illustrations to teach children incredible facts that deepen their knowledge of a well-loved subject.In this installment, follow a day in the life of a hungry Spinosaurus as it heads underwater in search of its next tasty snack.
A Dinosaur's Day: Stegosaurus Makes Its Way Home (A Dinosaur's Day)
by Elizabeth Gilbert BediaA series of picture books that teach children about dinosaurs through a narrative story, plus additional facts, and information about what they just learned.These picture books will teach children about dinosaurs through a story! Marie Bollmann’s beautiful illustrations are friendly, and fun (but still technically correct!) and each story will end with a working spread on dinosaurs doing what DK does best—using photography and illustrations to teach children incredible facts that deepen their knowledge of a well-loved subject.In this installment, follow a day in the life of a young Stegosaurus, as it wanders through its Jurassic home, gets lost, and munches its way back to the herd.