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BigFoot Spotted at World-Famous Landmarks (BigFoot Search and Find)
by D. L. MillerSearch for BigFoot around the world in the puzzle series that &“make[s] learning visual and collaborative&” —The Children's Book Review. . Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends most of his time in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But every now and then he leaves his remote retreat, and visits the world&’s most famous landmarks, monuments, and cultural icons! Sharpen your search & find skills by locating him at his favorite iconic site. It won&’t be easy. This book presents each one as a visual puzzle, teeming with people and creatures. Your task is not only to find BigFoot and his legendary footprint, but also more than five hundred other unusual and sometimes unexpected personalities and objects. Fun facts and pictures accompany each scene to help you learn more about the world&’s historic and cultural treasures. Follow BigFoot as he explores ten different landmarks, including: The Golden Gate BridgeThe Great Wall of ChinaThe Pyramids of GizaThe Statue of LibertyStonehengeNotre Dame Cathedral, and more! &“Explore natural and human-made wonders, from the Grand Canyon to the Colosseum to the Great Wall of China, through color photographs, history and geography fun facts, and, of course, your search for a cleverly hidden BigFoot as he travels the world.&” —Foreword ReviewsThis is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book
BigFoot Visits the Big Cities of the World: A Spectacular Seek And Find Challenge For All Ages! (BigFoot Search and Find)
by D. L. MillerTrack down BigFoot in Tokyo, Toronto, and more in the interactive puzzle book series that&’s &“perfect for readers of any age and ability&” —The Children's Book Review. Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends most of his time in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But the bright lights of the big city beckon to everyone, even our mysterious furry friend! Sharpen your search and find skills by locating him at his favorite metropolis. It won&’t be easy. BigFoot is visiting ten major cosmopolitan destinations, from London to Paris, Athens, New York, Istanbul, and more. This book presents each urban oasis as a visual puzzle, teeming with people and creatures. Your task is not only to find BigFoot and his legendary footprint, but also more than five hundred other unusual and sometimes unexpected personalities and objects. Fun facts and pictures accompany each scene to help you learn more about the world&’s most popular cities. &“Kids will love the stimulating puzzles of discovery and adventure in Bigfoot Seek and Find books.&” —Bergers Book Reviews This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book
Bigfoot Wants a Little Brother
by Samantha Berger Martha BrockenbroughFrom the creators of Back to School with Bigfoot comes a hilarious story about Bigfoot's little sibling!Bigfoot has always wanted a little brother and is in for a surprise when his parents return home from the hospital with a sister. He is not happy about this at first, and builds a robot brother to do everything he wanted to do with his little brother. But soon he learns that sisters can be just as cool as brobots... maybe even better.
Bigfoot's Big Heart
by Sarah Glenn MarshA Kids' Indie Next List pick! When Bigfoot loses the valentines he meant to send to his fellow monsters in hiding, scouts from all over the world come together to deliver the letters.It's lonely being a monster. But having other mythical pen pals helps. When Bigfoot loses the Valentine's Day cards he so tenderly made for his friends around the world, a troop of scouts offers to help. But they will have to get creative to find every mythical creature in time! Sarah Glenn Marsh and Ishaa Lobo team up again for a sweet Valentine's Day tale about the value of friends, both new and old.
Biggety Bat: Chow Down, Biggety! (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
by Ann IngallsBiggety Bat is back--and on a search for his supper!"Hot diggety!" said Biggety. "Supper for sea turtle, but. . . . . . what about me?"Biggety Bat is hungry -- and looking for his supper. The swamp he explores is full of animals chowing down: frogs, cuckoo birds, sea turtles, and more.But what will Biggety find to eat? Author Ann Ingalls blends lyrical text with real-life information about a Florida mangrove swamp. Readers will love discovering the eating habits of the animals who live in this unique habitat.
Biggety Bat: Hot Diggety, It's Biggety! (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
by Ann IngallsHelp Biggety Bat find a friend!As the sun went down in the west, a bat named Biggety left his nest.Biggety Bat is looking for a new friend. Who will it be? The snowy egret scooping up fish? The mama possum bearing babies on her back? The mockingbird singing so sweet?Ann Ingalls blends lyrical text with information about a real-life urban bat colony in Austin, Texas. Readers will love discovering this unique habitat as they help Biggity Bat find a new friend.
Bijan Always Wins
by Adib KhorramFrom Award-winning author Adib Khorram comes a unique picture book about what you risk losing when all you care about is winning.Winning is Bijan's favorite thing. And Bijan always wins. But after declaring himself the winner of drawing and dinosaurs and even of lunch, Bijan notices that his friends aren't so keen to play with him. Could it be that some things, like friendship, can't be won?
Bikes for Sale
by Carter Higgins&“A fun story of two bicycle enthusiasts who accidentally meet and develop a friendship . . . Full of musings about potential that can be inspiring.&” —School Library Journal Maurice rides his bike to his shop every day. Lotta rides her bike to collect sticks every day. Both go about their separate routines, unaware of the friendship that awaits them just a few blocks away. But what happens when a branch and a lemon peel get in the way? This delightful falling-in-like story from acclaimed picture book creators Carter Higgins and Zachariah OHora celebrates the power of coincidence to lead us to the friends we're meant to meet all along. &“A fun, clever book about two bike-loving animals who take different paths to work every day . . . Carter Higgins&’ writing is spot on, and Zachariah OHora&’s bold and colorful illustrations are fun and inviting.&” —Book Riot &“[This] gentle story celebrates the ways in which serendipity can lead to friendship and sharing.&” —Booklist &“A sweet, quiet, different take on the familiar new-friendship trope . . . Readers will meet endearing new pals.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“This quirky anticonsumerist fable imagines a town in which uses can be found for the things most people abandon, small enterprises flourish, and communal kindness makes life rich.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Maurice and Lotta&’s tale keeps the reader guessing, and the meet-cute ending is satisfying. OHora&’s art is as fresh and funny as ever.&” —The Little Crooked Cottage
Bilingual Bird - ¡Cuidemos las aves!
by Brendan Kearney- A bilingual book that taps into eco-awareness, climate change and shows the benefits of making sustainable decisions. - Teaches words in context and supports second language development through key phrases and structures. - Resource that strengthens bilingualism and reading skills. Easy-to-read book for kids who are 3-5 years old. Dual language book: read both English and Spanish side by side or switch between them! Lively and fun story with quirky illustrations. Features lots of practical tips for taking care of the planet. Teaches words in context and supports second language development through key phrases and structures. Excellent resource for strengthening bilingualism and reading skills. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cuento bilingüe ilustrado que alimenta valores como el respeto y la sensibilidad medioambiental. - Libro con ilustraciones sencillas y coloridas, pensado para compartir momentos de lectura bilingüeAcompaña a Finn y su perro, Skip, descubre cómo mantener el aire limpio de contaminación, proteger las aves. ¡Aprende inglés y español al mismo tiempo! Un divertido cuento bilingüe, perfecto para lectores principiantes y estudiantes.
Bill and Pete
by Tomie dePaolaTomie dePaola has created two memorable friends in this wonderfully funny picture book. Bill, the crocodile, and Pete, his "toothbrush" bird friend, were inspired by the Egyptian plover, which does indeed act as a crocodile toothbrush. Their adventures together along the banks of the River Nile, which include Bill's first day at crocodile school and an encounter with the Bad Guy from Cairo, are filled with the originality and offbeat humor of this favorite author-artist.
Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile
by Tomie dePaolaIt's a new school year, as William Everett Crocodile and his trusty friend and toothbrush, Pete, prepare for a class trip down the Nile.They're ready for the mysterious Sphinx. They're ready for mummies and pyramids. Their teacher, Ms. Ibis, has even promised them a glimpse of the priceless jewel called "the Sacred Eye of Isis." But are Bill and Pete ready for the Bad Guy, up to his usual no-good tricks?Come along on this fast-paced and funny adventure with Bill and Pete, and find out.
Bill and Pete to the Rescue
by Tomie dePaolaLittle Jane Allison Crocodile has been kidnapped by the Bad Guy's Big Bad Brother from Louisiana! Stowing away on a ship bound for New Orleans, Bill and his bird buddy, Pete, head to the rescue. But when Pete gets caught by the Rich Lady, it's up to Bill to save the day. Kids and parents everywhere will love Tomie dePaola's hilarious story featuring the Egyptian pair's first visit to the United States.
Billie Jean!: How Tennis Star Billie Jean King Changed Women's Sports
by Mara RockliffA fun and inspiring picture book biography of tennis legend and women's rights activist Billie Jean King.From award-winning author Mara Rockliff and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Elizabeth Baddeley comes this extraordinary picture book about one little girl who loved sports and grew up to be one of the greatest and best-known tennis players of all time. Anything Billie Jean did, she did it ALL THE WAY. When she ran, she ran fast. When she played, she played hard. As a top women's tennis player, Billie Jean fought for fairness in women's sports, and when she faced off against Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes, the most famous tennis match in history, she showed the world that men and women--and boys and girls--are equal on and off the court.
Billingsly: The Bear with the Crinkled Ear
by E. R. BraithwaiteA little girl and an extraordinary teddy bear share the secrets of a wondrous, sometimes puzzling world in this charming children&’s tale that celebrates diversity, from the acclaimed author of the schoolroom classic To Sir, With LoveLisbeth has a new best friend, her toy bear, Billingsly, who has one perfectly formed ear that is ideal for hearing what goes on in the world around him. But with his left ear, which is misshapen, he listens to Lisbeth alone. When she speaks into Billingsly&’s crinkled ear, Billingsly speaks back, though he&’ll talk to no one but Lisbeth because adults would never listen to him the way she does, and other children tend to shun him because he is different. When Lisbeth is in school, Billingsly enjoys adventures from his perch on the windowsill in her bedroom with animals roaming the outside world and magical creatures like the Tooth Fairy and the other bear in the mirror. But his greatest adventures take place when he is in Lisbeth&’s arms, for nothing is more magical than a little girl&’s love.Filled with wit and wonder, Billingsly is the tale of an extraordinary friendship that is sure to enchant children of all ages, and adults who are young at heart.
Billy Bloo Is Stuck in Goo
by Jennifer HamburgA rollicking read-aloud with the rhyme, rhythm and repetition of such classics as I Know an Old Lady and Dr. Seuss's And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.2018 CBC Children's & Teen Choice Book Awards FinalistBilly Bloo is stuck in goo.Who will help him, tell me who?Who'll unstick him from this goo?Would you?With madcap mania,a troupe of merry volunteersattempt to rescue poor Billy Bloo,only to find themselves stuck in goo too!Oh, what to do?This spry, slapstick comedy of errorswill have you rolling with laughter(but hopefully not into any goo!).
Billy Creekmore: A Novel
by Tracey PorterHe is a motherless child,a coal miner, a circus star, a con artist, a seer, a hero,and a survivor.This is the tale of Billy Creekmore, a young boy with mystifying powers and the gift of storytelling. But his life in the Guardian Angels Orphanage is cruel and bleak, and when a stranger comes to claim Billy, he sets off on an extraordinary journey. From the coal mines of West Virginia to the world of a traveling circus, he searches for the secrets of his past, his future, and his own true self.
Billy Porter: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book Biographies)
by Phil StamperGet to know Billy Porter—a multi-talented star who shines on Broadway, TV, and at dazzling red carpet events—with this collectible Little Golden Book that features gorgeous full-color illustrations on every page!Billy saw that clothes were the perfect way to stand out and let people know who you are.Billy Porter has been impressing audiences ever since he played his award-winning role of Lola in the Broadway hit Kinky Boots. His story of chasing his dream to be a performer comes to life in Billy Porter: A Little Golden Book Biography. When you're Billy Porter, you dream big and you inspire others to love themselves!Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:• Lady Gaga• Rihanna• Zendaya• Elton John• Harry Belafonte
Billy and Goat at the State Fair
by Dan YaccarinoTwo best friends visit the state fair in this tale of courage and corn dogs! Billy and Goat are best friends, but they have different styles. Billy likes to smell the roses--Goat likes to eat them! So it's no surprise that they have different ideas of how to enjoy the state fair. For Billy, the crowds and the noise are pretty intimidating. He's happy to wait in the livestock pens until the best-goat contest begins. But Goat's not one to sit when he could run. Faster than you can say butter sculpture, Goat's out of the pen and leading Billy on a merry chase past rides, games, contests, and exhibits. When Billy finally catches up to him--on the biggest float of the parade!--he's relieved, but also amazed. The fair is awesome! They may have missed Goat's chance to win best in show, but for Billy it's never been more clear--his best friend is the best goat ever!
Bim, Bam, Bop . . . and Oona
by Jacqueline Briggs MartinAn irresistible read-aloud picture book, in which a little odd-duck-out discovers her unique strengths When these ducks go to the pond, it is Bim, Bam, Bop . . . and Oona, always last. They&’re all ducks, but Bim, Bam, and Bop are runners, and Oona&’s a waddler. &“Last is a blot on my life,&” she says to her frog friend, Roy. &“I don&’t feel as big as a duck should feel.&” But she&’s good with gizmos, Roy reminds her. So Oona tinkers with things, scraps, and strings, and eventually creates just the right gadget to get her to the pond first.Spunky Oona will inspire and delight all who see her final triumphant creation. With its fun read-aloud words (from Brrrrrring to OOO-hoolie-hoo!), her story is wonderful to hear. Its charming illustrations invite readers to imagine our own new gizmos, and her victory reminds us to look for our own special gifts. A tale about being true to yourself, building confidence, and finding friendship, Bim, Bam, Bop . . . and Oona is sure to bring smiles to readers and listeners of all ages.
Bingsu for Two
by Sujin WitherspoonThis outrageously charming and infuriatingly adorable enemies-to-lovers coffee shop romance is perfect for fans of YA books by Jenny Han and Better Than the Movies. Meet River Langston-Lee. In the past 24 hours, he&’s dumped his girlfriend, walked out of his SATs, and quit his job at his parents&’ cafe in spectacularly disastrous fashion—even for him. Somehow, he manages to talk his way into a gig at a failing Korean cafe, Bingsu for Two, which is his lucky break until he meets short, grumpy, and goth: Sarang Cho. She&’s his new no-BS co-worker who&’s as determined to make River&’s life hell as she is to save her family&’s cafe. After River accidentally uploads a video of his chaotic co-workers to his popular fandom account, they strike viral fame. The kicker? Their new fans ship River and Sarang big-time. In order to keep the Internet&’s attention—and the cafe&’s new paying customers—River and Sarang must pretend that the tension between them is definitely of the romantic variety, not the considering the best way to kill you and hide your body variety. But when Bingsu for Two&’s newfound success catches the attention of River&’s ex and his parents&’ cafe around the corner, he faces a choice: keep letting others control his life or stand up for the place that&’s become home. And a green-haired girl who&’s not as heartless as he originally thought . . . Bingsu for Two delivers a swoon-worthy romance that'll make you crave a Korean cafe adventure of your own. Fans of young adult romance books and books for teen girls will love this addictive debut that dishes up a serving of humor, heart, and hope.
Binna's Dalgona
by Sojung Kim-McCarthyBinna introduces her friends to a sweet Korean treat in this charming picture book about finding the right words in a new languageBinna&’s finally starting to feel like she&’s not a baby—she can read long books in English, beat her older sister at word games, and she can make dalgona by herself. But when she tries to tell her classmates about her weekend and the sugary, sandy treat she made . . . well, the English doesn&’t come to her easily. Not being able to say what she wants is crushing. But with her sister's encouragement and the support of her classmates, Binna finds the right words (and snack) to share about her life in Korea.
Binny's Diwali
by Thrity UmrigarBinny woke up happy but nervous. It was her day to share about Diwali, the Festival of Lights!Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the words.Taking a deep breath, she tells her classmates about the fireworks that burst like stars in the night sky, leaving streaks of gold and red and green. She shares with them delicious pedas and jalebis. And she shows them clay lamps, called diyas, which look so pretty all the children ooh and aah.Featuring a heartwarming story by Thrity Umrigar, enchanting illustrations by Nidhi Chanani, and detailed information about the Hindu festival of lights, Binny's Diwali is a holiday treat.
Bioblitz!
by Susan Edwards RichmondA young boy and his cousin compete to identify the most different species on a biodiversity count day at a local parkYou might be amazed at the large number of insects, birds, and small mammals that inhabit even a very small plot of land. In this story Gabriel's dad, a ranger for the local municipal park, is helping with a Biodiversity Day (or Bioblitz), and he invites Gabriel and his cousin Ava to participate. With Gabriel's expertise in bugs and Ava's eye for birds, the two cousins are eager to start the hunt in the park. They are placed on different teams, competing to see which group finds the most species of animal life in the time allotted.Readers follow the two teams through a variety of habitats, where they spot dozens of different species over the course of the day. Kids will enjoy finding all the species (some are hidden in the illustration) that appear on the lists compiled in each habitat. Several different techniques for viewing species—rolling logs to discover critters living underneath and shining lights on white sheets at night to attract moths, for example—are highlighted.Plot action in this community science adventure revolves around the competition between the cousins, who check in with each other at intervals to compare lists. In the end, Ava's team spots one more species than Gabriel's, but Gabriel earns a special award for discovering a species of special concern in their area, a blue-spotted salamander. Because of all they have learned from the Bioblitz, the cousins realize that the real winner is the park and all its visitors. After reading Bioblitz!, students—as well as their parents and teachers—will be eager to participate in a biodiversity day in their own community!
Bip, Bop, and Boo Skills for Starting School: I'm Ready for School (Skills for Starting School)
by DKSupports the PBS KIDS mission. Get ready to play, get ready to learn, get ready for school. This book is designed to support childhood development through the early years. The themes in I'm Ready for School enable a child to learn key skills and knowledge in the comfortable context of play, exploration, and discussion about real-life experiences. Key concepts such as morning routines, eating breakfast, and matching shoes, to colors, shapes, and opposites are all covered in I'm Ready for School to inspire learning and support language skills, social skills, and physical and knowledge development.
Bipolar Bear: A Resource to Talk about Mental Health
by Victoria RemmelSometimes Bipolar Bear finds himself at the bright North Pole or the dreary South Pole. Using tools he finds either on his own or with the help of his family, he's able to make his way back to his home. Cut out the sunglasses and the flashlight in the back to get involved, and if you flip through the pages quickly, you just may find a nice surprise!