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Hey, Water!
by Antoinette PortisSplash! A spunky little girl plays a spirited game of hide-and-seek with water, in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book.A Robert F. Sibert Honor BookAn ALA Notable Children's BookHey, water! I know you! You're all around.Join a young girl as she explores her surroundings and sees that water is everywhere. But water doesn't always look the same, it doesn't always feel the same, and it shows up in lots of different shapes. Water can be a lake, it can be steam, it can be a tear, or it can even be a snowman. As the girl discovers water in nature, in weather, in her home, and even inside her own body, water comes to life, and kids will find excitement and joy in water and its many forms. This latest work from award-winning author/illustrator Antoinette Portis is an engaging, aesthetically pleasing nonfiction picture book, complete with accessible backmatter on the water cycle, water conservation, and more.A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Bank Street Best Book of the YearSelected for the CBC Champions of Change ShowcaseA Pennsylvania Center for the Book Baker's Dozen Selection!
Hey, You're Not Santa!
by Ethan T. BerlinWhen Santa needs a last-minute substitution, an unlikely hero steps in. Will anyone notice that Santa is...a cow?It's Christmas Eve, and Santa is busy making his deliveries. But when he needs to dash back to the North Pole for some forgotten presents, an unlikely hero-a cow!- has to step into the red suit. She dashes down the chimney with a "Moo-moo-moo, Merry Christmas! and is met by a little boy waiting up for Santa. Will this cow be able to keep Christmas on track? Or will this little boy realize... "Hey! You're Not Santa!"Readers of all ages are sure to laugh out loud to this hilarious Christmas story, and will love being in on the joke as this cow does her best to convince everyone that she's Santa. Full of jokes, charm, and warming holiday spirit, this book is perfect for fans of Olive, the Other Reindeer and How to Catch Santa. Don't miss this perfect stocking stuffer, an irresistible addition to your holiday book collection that you'll love reading year after year.
Hey, You're Not the Easter Bunny!
by Ethan T. BerlinWhen the Easter Bunny needs a last-minute substitution, an unlikely hero steps in. Will anyone notice that the Easter Bunny is...an ostrich?!The Easter Bunny is hard at work hiding eggs for an Easer Egg Hunt. But when he needs to dash back to Easter Island to get more eggs, an unlikely hero—an ostrich!—has to put on the bunny ears. She hops into the yard with basket in tow, and is met by a little girl who is eager to start the hunt for eggs. Will this ostrich be able to save Easter? Or will this little girl realize… “Hey! You’re NOT the Easter Bunny!”Readers of all ages are sure to laugh out loud to this hilarious Easter story, and will love being in on the joke as this ostrich does her best to convince everyone that she's the Easter Bunny, from hopping on a trampoline to laying her own eggs. Full of jokes and charm, this book is perfect for fans of How to Catch the Easter Bunny. Don't miss this irresistible addition to your Easter book collection that you'll love reading year after year.
Hey-Ho, to Mars We'll Go!: A Space-Age Version of "The Farmer in the Dell"
by Susan LendrothPerfect for STEM and space storytimes, this musical mission to Mars will have young astronauts singing along as they learn the science of space travel.Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty journey follows five adorable, bobble-headed astronauts as they learn how to bathe in zero gravity, grow veggies in space, and entertain themselves on the six-month trip. Even the design of the book defies gravity, as text and art float free on the page, encouraging readers to turn the book sideways and upside-down.
Hi! Fly Guy (Fly Guy #1)
by Tedd ArnoldWhen Buzz captures a fly to enter in The Amazing Pet Show, his parents and the judges tell him that a fly cannot be a pet, but Fly Guy proves them wrong. <p><p>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]<P><P> Winner of the Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor
Hi, Cat!
by Ezra Jack KeatsOn his way to hang out with the neighborhood kids, Archie very innocently greets a stray cat who follows him and gets in the way. The cat ruins everything - Archie's street show is a mess and his audience drifts away. But things aren't all bad: when Archie goes, the cat follows him all the way home, too!
Hi, Fly Guy!: Hi, Fly Guy! (Fly Guy #1)
by Tedd ArnoldMeet Fly Guy! Is he a pest, or is he a pet?A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book!"A fly was flying. He was looking for something to eat--something tasty, something slimy. A boy was walking. He was looking for something to catch--something smart, something for The Amazing Pet Show."In the first book in the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series, a boy and a fly meet and form a beautiful friendship. In his signature style, Tedd Arnold delivers a fun, wacky story about a fly who's so smart that he can say a boy's name (Buzz!), win an award, and be Buzz's good friend.
Hi, Jack! (A Jack Book #1)
by Mac BarnettFrom New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. Meet Jack: He lives in a tree house. His interests include snacks, petty theft, and lipstick graffiti. Jack also loves his friends, he just has a funny way of showing it sometimes . . . A perfect read-aloud with snappy, rhythmic text, this series will bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books and fill the Elephant-and-Piggie-shaped hole in young readers' hearts.
Hi, Koo!: A Year of Seasons (A Stillwater and Friends Book)
by Jon J MuthStillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series!Caldecott Honoree and New York Times bestselling author/artist Jon J Muth takes a fresh and exciting new look at the four seasons!Eating warm cookies on a cold day is easy water catchesevery thrown stone skip skip splash With a featherlight touch and disarming charm, Jon J Muth--and his delightful little panda bear, Koo--challenge readers to stretch their minds and imaginations with twenty-six haikus about the four seasons.
Hidden Figures: The American Dream And The Untold Story Of The Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win The Space Race
by Margot Lee ShetterlyBased on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award–nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four black women who helped NASA launch men into space to picture book readers! Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math…really good. They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world. In this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA, known as "colored computers," and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career."Finally, the extraordinary lives of four African American women who helped NASA put the first men in space is available for picture book readers," proclaims Brightly in their article "18 Must-Read Picture Books of 2018." "Will inspire girls and boys alike to love math, believe in themselves, and reach for the stars."
Hidden Hunters! (Pictureback(R))
by Steve BehlingThis illustrated storybook based on the hit Netflix show Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous includes press-out dinosaur figures!Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous follows a group of six teenagers chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a new adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar--the home of the Jurassic World theme park. But when dinosaurs wreak havoc across the island, the campers are stranded. Perfect for boys and girls ages 3 to 7, this paperback storybook features action-packed scenes from an episode of Camp Cretaceous--plus punch-out dinosaurs add to the excitement!
Hidden Picture Puzzles at the Zoo: 50 Seek-and-Find Puzzles to Solve and Color
by Liz BallEnjoy hours of fun while learning about zoo animals with this volume of fifty seek-and-find puzzles to solve and color! It's time to bust out your binoculars and go wild! Spend hours at the zoo searching for over a thousand hidden animals and objects in fifty exciting seek-and-find puzzles. Each puzzle is in black and white, so once you find all the secret items, you can bring the pages to life by coloring them! Along the way, you'll also discover crazy cool facts about zoo animals, from bats and frogs to hippos and manatees. With so much to discover, so much to color, and so much to learn, you'll never want to leave the zoo! · Solve fifty seek-and-find puzzles · Look for over a thousand hidden animals and objects · Color each puzzle page · Read tons of zoo animal fun facts · Enjoy hours of fun! This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Hidden Treasure
by Elly MacKayA stunning story about a girl who notices all the treasures around her. From award-winning author-illustrator Elly MacKay comes a story exploring the little treasures we find in everyday places. When a young treasure hunter goes to the beach for a day of playing in the surf, she dives deep under the waves to find treasures of all kinds. Some treasures have stories to tell and others are too precious to keep. It seems treasure is everywhere, but nothing could make her feel more like a queen than a perfect day at the beach with her grandfather and furry best friend.
Hide and Seek
by Taro GomiIn this sly activity book from celebrated international favorite Taro Gomi, young readers will delight to find hidden objects amidst familiar characters. When a crocodile's dangerous smile can become a shiny toothbrush and a butterfly's camouflage transforms into adorable heart shapes, there's no telling what comes next! Kids will love learning that not everything in this world is as it seems. Sure to be a hit during both storytime and playtime!
Hide! (I Like to Read)
by Steve HenryAn easy-to-read book with fun characters, visual humor, and an important theme--the joy of helping othersTwo friends, Mike, an elephant, and Pat, a fish in a fishbowl, are in a rowboat. While Mike naps, Pat jumps into the ocean, where he meets other fish. When a shark appears, Pat and his new fish friends are in trouble . . . until two chubby gray legs appear near the surface. Mike lands on the shark and frightens the toothy fish away. Mike has a great time underwater until he realizes he is out of air. Now the fish help Mike.
Hide-and-Seek (The Magic School Bus Rides Again)
by Samantha BrookeNext stop . . . The Magic School Bus heads to the wild to learn about camouflage!Every year D.A. has lost at the school’s game of Extreme Hide and Seek thanks to the incredible powers of a mysterious player known only as The Seeker. But this year she has a plan: to apply the skills of mimicry and camouflage used by the best hiders in nature! Will she finally defeat The Seeker and be crowned champion?This exciting novel continues the adventures of the Magic School Bus, the inspiration for the Emmy Award–winning animated series that has now been revived by Netflix.
Hide-and-Seek: No Ticks, Please
by Nancy FoxA Lyme disease survivor explains tick-borne maladies in “a straightforward, nonfrightening way . . . A useful guide to avoiding a dangerous bug” (Kirkus Reviews). This children’s book teaches strategies for preventing Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Through the story of Alex and José, children will learn about José’s discovery of a hidden danger (a tick) and how their activities may put them at risk of getting a tick bite. “I can envision a parent using this book to start a conversation with their children on why it’s important to watch out for ticks and ways to do that. There are helpful pages on how to check yourself for ticks and if you find one, how to remove it. A list of educational resources is included in the back of the book.” —LymeDisease.org
Hiding Dinosaurs (I Like to Read)
by Dan MoynihanWhat could be more fun than a houseful of prehistoric pals? When a boy discovers that dinosaurs are emerging from the eggs sitting on the kitchen counter, it's a dream come true. Unfortunately, the boy is not so sure Mom and Dad will feel the same way, so he decides to hide his new friends. That plan works for a while, but the dinosaurs keep growing, and growing, and growing! New readers will delight in this rib-tickling fantasy with its exuberant illustrations and hilarious twist. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level E.
Hiding Phil
by Eric BarclayHIDING PHIL, the hilarious story about three siblings and their mission to hide a beloved elephant named Phil, will have readers rolling on the floor with laughter!In this story, three siblings come upon an elephant named Phil and decide to bring him home. "Our parents will love Phil!" they cry out excitedly. Until it dawns on them: "Uh, oh . . ." No they won't! So what do they do? Try to hide him, of course! They try to stuff him into their doghouse--but he's too big. They throw a sheet over him with a sign that reads, "Club House: Keep Out!" But their parents still inquire, "Um, is that an elephant?" Can the kids convince their parents to keep Phil, or will they have to bring him back where he belongs? Writer and illustrator Eric Barclay brings this story to life with eye-catching illustrations that will make you laugh out loud, and dialogue that is both poignant and clever. The love between these kids and Phil is palpable, and will leave the reader itching for more!
High Tide for Horseshoe Crabs
by Lisa Kahn SchnellDual-layered text introduces the life cycle of the horseshoe crab, with a focus on the annual mass-spawning event at Delaware Bay.
High Top: Sole Mates
by Tom LaceyIn his second adventure, High Top, the enthusiastic sneaker, LOVES to show his friends how much he cares about them. But when he comes up with an extravagant way to profess his feelings for his friends, will everything go according to plan?High Top LOVES to show his friends how much he cares about them. He gives hugs and high fives, and he always finds a way to brighten a friend's day with a smile or a handmade gift. But High Top feels like his efforts are just not enough! So he comes up with an over-the-top plan to REALLY show his friends how much he loves them. What could possibly go wrong?
High Wizardry (The Young Wizards Series #3)
by Diane DuaneWhen a gifted little wizard begins experimenting with her new skills, her big sister and friend must save her from evil in this continuing fantasy series.Young wizards Nita and Kit face their most terrifying challenge yet: Nita’s little sister, Dairine. Not only is Dairine far too smart for a ten-year-old, she also recently has become a wizard, and worse yet, a wizard with almost limitless power. When Dairine’s computerized wizard’s manual glibly sends her off on her novice adventure—her Ordeal—Kit and Nita end up chasing her across the galaxy, trying to catch up with Dairine before she gets into trouble so deep that not even her brains can rescue her.Praise for High Wizardry“Duane is tops in the high adventure business. . . . This rollicking yarn will delight readers.” —Publishers Weekly“High Wizardry is . . . high entertainment.” —Locus“Harry Potter fans will enjoy this third book in Diane Duane’s Wizardry series.” —School Library Journal
High: Everything You Want to Know About Drugs, Alcohol, and Addiction
by David Sheff Nic SheffJust Say Know! With drug education for children more important than ever, this nonfiction book draws on the experiences of the NY Times bestselling father/son team of David and Nic Sheff to provide all the information teens and tweens need to know about drugs, alcohol, and addiction. From David Sheff, author of Beautiful Boy (2008), and Nic Sheff, author of Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines (2008), comes the ultimate resource for learning about the realities of drugs and alcohol for middle grade readers. This book tells it as it is, with testimonials from peers who have been there and families who have lived through the addiction of a loved one, along with the cold, hard facts about what drugs and alcohol do to our bodies. From how to navigate peer pressure to outlets for stress to the potential consequences for experimenting, Nic and David Sheff lay out the facts so that middle grade readers can educate themselves.
Hiking Activity Book for Kids: 35 Fun Projects for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
by Amelia MayerMake every hike an exciting adventure with these outdoor activities for kids ages 6 to 9 Hiking is an amazing way for kids to explore the great outdoors and learn new things about the world around them. This book is filled with 35 hands-on hiking projects that encourage kids to get outside, gain important skills, and discover all the awesome lessons nature can teach them.What sets this activity book about hiking for kids apart:Perfect for any hike—It doesn't matter where in the country you live; these activities are perfect for any hiking trail, walking path, or sidewalk in the U.S.All sorts of activities—From identifying animal tracks to designing a nature maze, kids will explore a variety of games and exercises that make it even more fun to spend time outdoors.Room to record adventures—Kids will find plenty of space to log details about their favorite trips and sketch what they saw during their hikes.Inspire kids to hit the trails with this engaging collection of hiking activities that combine learning and play.
Hilariously Lame Jokes!: 800 of the Best Worst Jokes That Get a Side-splitting Laugh (or at Least an Eye-rolling Groan)
by Harry HiltonDid you hear about the wall that went out on the town for its birthday?It got plastered. What happened to the illegally parked frog? He got toad away. Why do seagulls fly over the sea?Because if they flew over the bay they would be bagels.What did one plate say to the other plate?Lunch is on me! What did the computer do at lunchtime?Had a byte. Why did the duck get sent off the basketball court?For fowl play. Did you hear about the burglar who fell in the cement mixer?Now he&’s a hardened criminal.What did the manicurist call her son?Hans. What do you call cheese that isn&’t yours?Nacho cheese! Why did the picture go to prison?Because it was framed.