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Learn to Read with Tug the Pup and Friends! Set 3: Books 1-5 (My Very First I Can Read)
by Dr. Julie WoodBuild your child's beginning reading success with this set of 5 simple and fun storybooks plus a separate parent guide!Written by educator and reading specialist Dr. Julie M. Wood, with lively illustrations by Sebastien Braun, this set of books stars Tug the Pup and an endearing group of characters who will lead beginners through the proven steps for successful reading.The Learn to Read with Tug the Pup books features sight word vocabulary, simple text, strong picture support, and character and plot development. The parent guide lists ideas for building early literacy skills through shared reading, games, and art activities. The 5 stories in this set are Guided Reading Levels E–F, which means the vocabulary, sentence structure, and plots are still simple, but richer than sets one and two.Enter into the world of reading with My Very First I Can Read! This comprehensive emergent reading program addresses all the components of reading mastery based on the latest early literacy research.
Learn to Read with Tug the Pup and Friends! Set 3: Books 6-10 (My Very First I Can Read)
by Dr. Julie WoodBuild your child's beginning reading success with this set of 5 simple and fun storybooks plus a separate parent guide!Written by educator and reading specialist Dr. Julie M. Wood, with lively illustrations by Sebastien Braun, this set of books stars Tug the Pup and an endearing group of characters who will lead beginners through the proven steps for successful reading.The Learn to Read with Tug the Pup books features sight word vocabulary, simple text, strong picture support, and character and plot development. The parent guide lists ideas for building early literacy skills through shared reading, games, and art activities. The 5 stories in this set are Guided Reading Levels F-G, which means the vocabulary, sentence structure, and plots are still simple, but richer than sets one and two.Enter into the world of reading with My Very First I Can Read! This comprehensive emergent reading program addresses all the components of reading mastery based on the latest early literacy research.
Learn to Read: 20 Simple Stories & Activities for Beginner Readers (Learn to Read)
by Crystal RadkeTeach kids their CVC words with illustrated stories—for ages 3 to 5 CVC words are three-letter words made up of a consonant-vowel-consonant combination—like "cat" and "big"—that are essential for beginning readers as they learn to blend letter sounds. Encourage your preschool or kindergarten reader to practice their CVC words with the Learn to Read: CVC Words Storybook! Inside, they'll find 20 simple stories that each focus on two common CVC words, along with fun activities that put these new words and skills into action. Learning to read has never been so fun!Hold their attention—These stories are fun and engaging for preschool and kindergarten kids with bright colors, adorable pictures, and simple language.Read, play, and learn—Let your child practice what they've learned with quick reading games and activities at the end of each story that encourage them to read, trace, circle, and color CVC words.Watch their skills grow—Introduce CVC words gradually, with stories that slowly increase in complexity as your child works their way through the book.Get this CVC book today and make it fun for early readers to learn new skills through the science of reading!
Learn to Read: 25 Simple Stories & Activities for Beginner Readers (Learn to Read)
by Kimberly Ann KiedrowskiHelp kids ages 3 to 5 start reading with simple stories and sight words.Encourage your little one to read with 50 essential sight words. From "up" and "down" to "could" and "it," these simple illustrated stories are the perfect summer activities to help early readers recognize words in sentences and understand their meaning. There's even a pair of fun activities after every story to further reinforce what they've learned! It's the perfect summer workbook to keep kids engaged in learning.Get your young reader learning sight words with the science of reading:25 stories—Sight words are introduced gradually, with each story increasing slightly in difficulty. As a summer learning workbook, it reinforces what children learn and keeps them interested as they prepare for preschool and kindergarten.Common sight words—Give your child a solid foundation for reading with top sight words like "many," "time," "go," "out," "do," and "know."Educational activities—At the end of each story you'll find two fun reading games where your child can practice identifying the words they've just read, reinforcing the learning.Discover fun preschool and kindergarten learning activities with this top choice in learn-to-read books for kids 3-5.
Learning to Share (Peppa Pig)
by Meredith RusuGeorge and Richard Rabbit learn how to share their toys. Based on the hit TV show, as seen on Nick Jr.George has a toy dinosaur, and so does Richard Rabbit! But one day at the playground, they do not want to share their toys. Can Peppa Pig and Rebecca Rabbit help their little brothers learn to play together nicely? This storybook is based on the hit television show, as seen on Nick Jr.
Leave It to Abigail!: The Revolutionary Life of Abigail Adams
by Barb RosenstockIn this inspiring tribute, award-winning author Barb Rosenstock and New York Times bestselling artist Elizabeth Baddeley tell the true story of one of America's greatest founding mothers: Abigail Adams.Everyone knew Abigail was different.Instead of keeping quiet, she blurted out questions. Instead of settling down with a wealthy minister, she married a poor country lawyer named John Adams. Instead of running from the Revolutionary War, she managed a farm and fed hungry soldiers. Instead of leaving the governing to men, she insisted they "Remember the Ladies." Instead of fearing Europe's kings and queens, she boldly crossed the sea to represent her new country. And when John become President of the United States, Abigail became First Lady, and a powerful advisor.Leave it to Abigail--an extraordinary woman who surprised the world.
Leila and the Voice
by Shahrzad MaydaniA modern fable about a young girl who embarks on a journey to overcome fear and meets a supernatural creature along the way, for readers of What the Road Said and Where the Wild Things Are.When the angry cloud comes... Leila runs. The cloud grows and grows, and Leila walks deeper and deeper into its depths. Then she hears a voice. Underneath all the cloudiness is a spot of light. Leila works to dig the Voice out bit by bit, until she has a companion to walk with. Whether drawing them a map for when they get lost or creating a net for when they fall, Leila's finally able to soar with the Voice into a world of technicolor light. But will it be enough for them to complete their voyage home? Leila and the Voice is a picture book about the journeys we start, the fear we face, and the courage we grow into as we learn that we've had what we needed all along to face what scares us.
Lemon Bird: Can Help!
by Paulina GanucheauWhen a small lemon shaped bird and her pumpkin dog friend are lost on their journey home, it doesn't stop them from reaching out and helping all the new friends they meet on their way! A chapter book middle grade novel about friendship and the unlimited power of kindess for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.Lemon Bird and her new best friend, Pupkin, are lost!It will take some quick thinking, and the help of those they meet on the way, to help these two friends make it back to their home. It's not long before Lemon Bird and Pupkin realize they can help those in need as well! After all, they may be lost but that doesn't mean they can't be a good friend.
Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money
by G. Brian Karas Emily JenkinsA lemonade stand in winter? Yes, that's exactly what Pauline and John-John intend to have, selling lemonade and limeade--and also lemon-limeade. With a catchy refrain (Lemon lemon LIME, Lemon LIMEADE! Lemon lemon LIME, Lemon LEMONADE!), plus simple math concepts throughout, here is a read-aloud that's great for storytime and classroom use, and is sure to be a hit among the legions of Jenkins and Karas fans.
Lemons in the Garden of Love: A Novel
by Ames SheldonIt’s 1977 and Cassie Lyman, a graduate student in women’s history, is struggling to find a topic for her doctoral dissertation. When she discovers a trove of drawings, suffrage cartoons, letters, and diaries at Smith College belonging to Kate Easton, founder of the Birth Control League of Massachusetts in 1916, she believes she has located her subject. Digging deeper into Kate’s life, Cassie learns that she and Kate are related—closely. Driven to understand why her family has never spoken of Kate, Cassie travels to Cape Ann to attend her sister’s shotgun wedding, where she questions her female relatives about Kate—only to find herself soon afterward in the same challenging situation Kate faced.
Lentil
by Robert McCloskeyYoung Lentil wants to learn to sing, but no matter how hard he tries he can&’t sing on key. He can&’t even pucker his lips to whistle! So Lentil learns to play the harmonica instead and beautifully carries his tune through the winding streets of Alto, Ohio. Lentil masters his craft just as the beloved Colonel Carter returns to town and the Alto residents decide to plan a special celebration. But Old Sneep, the grouchiest man in town, doesn&’t want anyone celebrating Colonel Carter&’s homecoming. When Old Sneep stops the welcoming parade in its tracks, Lentil&’s music turns out to be just what Alto needs.Robert McCloskey, the Caldecott-winning author and illustrator of Make Way for Ducklings, brings readers this delightful two color picture book.
Leo + Lea
by Monica WesolowskaOne <P> boy <P> loves numbers. <P> Everywhere he looks <P> he sees things to count. <P> His classmates don’t understand counting as he does. <P> A new girl loves patterns. <P> Could she be <P> a friend <P> for <P> Leo? <P><P> This beautiful friendship story, inspired by the Fibonacci sequence and cleverly constructed using its mathematical pattern, celebrates our differences, as well as how math connects us to one another. <P><P> Young readers will love counting the number of words per page and discovering how they echo the Fibonacci Sequence, a mathematical series in which each number is the sum of the previous two: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and so on to infinity! Text and art are masterfully conceived and constructed to reflect Leo’s love of numbers. Even the color scheme in the striking illustrations follows a mathematical progression, bringing an underlying order and tranquility to the story. The mesmerizing symmetry of this fascinating and compulsively playable game of addition can also be found in the natural world and is an intriguing metaphor for the interconnectedness of all things.
Leo and the Pink Marker
by Mariyka FosterIt's fun to color outside the lines in this playful celebration of family, creativity, and the color pink!Leo LOVES doodling away with his pink marker! So when Mom and Mama aren&’t looking, he finds an opportunity to liven up the dusty, gray scrapyard. A splash of pink would look great on that crunched-up convertible, and that magnet crane...and the family cat. Uh-oh! Leo got carried away. Will his moms be upset?This playful ode to Harold and the Purple Crayon casually explores a LGTBQ+ family and is filled with vibrant illustrations that pop from the page. Pick this one up for any child that loves the color pink!
Leo's First Vote!
by Christina SoontornvatGet out the vote! In this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community.Leo's dad is voting in his first election as a naturalized US citizen, and he promises to take Leo to the polls with him. Leo can't wait! But, after his cousin Ray casts doubt on the importance of a single vote, it'll take Leo's class mock election results, as well as a talk with his dad to convince him that each and every vote matters. This lively picture book shows us how citizens decide who will be in charge, hitting key moments in an election, from voter registration to polling places, to staying in line, and features extensive backmatter for kids who want to dig deeper.
Leo: A Ghost Story
by Mac Barnett Christian RobinsonYou would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. That is how Leo and Jane become friends. And that is when their adventures begin. This charming tale of friendship--from two of the best young minds in picture books: the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning Extra Yarn and the illustrator of the Bologna Ragazzi Award-winning Josephine--is destined to become a modern classic that will delight readers for years to come.
Leon and the Champion Chip
by Allen KurzweilLeon's back. Having survived the sweatshop methods of Miss Hagmeyer, his needle-wielding fourth grade teacher at the Classical School, Leon braces himself for fifth grade. He arrives armed with a backpack full of pens and pencils, binders and notebooks . . . plus a rag doll that's the spitting image of Henry Lumpkin, the bully who has Leon in his sights. If the doll works the way it's supposed to, Leon (and his buddies P.W. and Lily-Matisse) won't have to worry about Lumpkin the Pumpkin! Better still, Leon has a fabulous new teacher, Mr. Sparks, who conducts science experiments using that most miraculous of research materials -- the potato chip. And a good thing, too. Mr. Sparks's lab work will come in handy when Leon is forced to take on Alphonse "The Chippopotamus" Cipollini at the annual Chipapalooza! Chip-Off. Once you've sunk your teeth into Leon and the Champion Chip, the hilarious sequel to Leon and the Spitting Image, you'll never eat potato chips the same way again!
Leon and the Spitting Image
by Allen KurzweilThis book is about a hotel full of animals. And an evil ice maker. And glass eyeballs -- oh, and really old panty hose and Possibly Fake Hair. But mostly, it's about Leon Zeisel and his epic quest to survive fourth grade, despite his teacher, Miss Hagmeyer, and his archenemy, Lumpkin the Pumpkin, a human tank with a deadly dodgeball throw. Luckily, Leon has friends who will stand by him even if his magical plans for rescue and revenge involve ... SPIT!
Leonard & Loulou
by Esther BuerkiA friendship between a boy and a talking cat leads to a magical adventure—and reveals some important secrets. When Leonard wakes up one morning, a cat is sitting on his bed. Then the cat begins to talk—and Leonard soon confides in his new friend, Loulou, that he really doesn&’t want to go to school this morning. He&’s not very happy there. Thus begins the start of a wonderful friendship . . . Loulou will take Leonard to the world of cats and dogs and teach him how to be more self-confident—while Leonard teaches the cats and dogs how human beings express their feelings. Esther Buerki started writing this charming story when her own son didn&’t want to go to school and would have preferred to stay at home with his little cat. Leonard & Loulou helps young children and adults alike to speak about their emotions, even about difficult subjects like bullying and feelings of inadequacy, and encourages a message of self-esteem
Leopards (Big cats)
by Elizabeth VogelSimple text introduces the reader to the leopard and its characteristics.
Lessons I Never Learned at Meadowbrook Academy
by Liz Maccie"Liz Maccie's debut novel is as tough, optimistic, and beautiful as her heroine, Roberta Romano. Roberta's voice is heartfelt and funny. Her story is exceptionally moving and honest. I love this book and the hope it has for young women everywhere." —Stephen Chbosky, New York Times bestselling author of The Perks of Being a WallflowerThe most important lessons aren't learned in the classroom. It&’s the first day of sophomore year for Roberta Romano, but instead of the comfort of her local high school, she's been thrust into the elitist embrace of the affluent Meadowbrook Academy. Surrounded by wealth, Roberta battles her own insecurities to prove her worth and maybe land the boy of her dreams. With the help of two unlikely allies—and an inflatable toy raft—Roberta embarks upon a journey of dark secrets and self-discovery to learn the true meaning of friendship and acceptance. "Roberta will charm and delight you with a voice that&’s candid, hilarious, and hopeful, as she narrates her first day at a new high school, reminding us of the epic nature of each hour in our adolescent lives. Lessons I Never Learned at Meadowbrook Academy will make you laugh, cringe, cry, and cheer for the power of friendships that can change us in a single day." —Ava Dellaira, author of Love Letters to the Dead "You wish your first day of prep school was this epic! Every single page of Lessons I Never Learned sparkles with heart and humor. Like a teenage Bridget Jones, Roberta Romano will make you laugh, cry, and cringe as she tries to navigate her first day at Meadowbrook Academy. She finds friends and enemies, earns detentions and serious respect, and makes memories that will last her a lifetime." —Siobhan Vivian, author of The List
Let Me Fix You a Plate: A Tale of Two Kitchens
by Elizabeth LillyWhether you're settling in for a heaping plate of Mamaw's banana pudding or Abuela's arepas and tostones, a good meal always brings family together. A Charlotte Zolotow Honor BookAn ALSC Notable Children's BookThis tale of a family road trip highlights the author's joy in both her American and Colombian heritage, and captures all the warmth and love of her family's two distinct cultures. Once a year, on a Friday night, My family leaves the city And drives hours and hours . . . After a long drive to visit family—whether in the mountains of rural West Virginia or the sticky heat of Florida—what could be a better welcome than a homemade meal? Inspired by Elizabeth Lilly's childhood vacations and the sense-memories of late-night journeys down the coast, Let Me Fix You a Plate is a vivacious exploration of family traditions old and new— from toast with homemade blueberry jam, to fresh orange juice and arepas with queso blanco, to midnight waffles at home. Vivid illustrations explore the heart of the home—the kitchen—and the treasures found when a family gathers to celebrate their culture, and one another. Joyous, bright, and mouth-watering, this celebration of family and our diverse, delicious traditions is sure to leave readers hungry for more! A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA CCBC Choice
Let Them Eat Cake! (Mr. Peabody & Sherman)
by Fabio Laguna James GallegoDreamWorks Animation brings Jay Ward's classic cartoon Mr. Peabody & Shermanto the big screen in an all-new comedy adventure for the whole family. Mr. Peabody is the world's smartest person who happens to be a dog. When his "pet" boy, Sherman, uses their time-traveling WABAC machine without permission, the events in history spiral out of control to disastrous and comical results! It's up to this most unexpected of father-son teams to put things back on track. Children ages 3-7 will enjoy this full-color Pictureback storybook that retells one of the movie's most exciting time-traveling adventures.
Let There Be Light
by Joy Kathryn MacDowallFilled with beautiful, playful illustrations, this rhyming story teaches kids of all ages about the vast and detailed handywork of God's creation. Based on the Genesis creation narrative, this book includes a range of Bible verses to describe how God spoke and created the universe. Journey through the wonders of creation with rhyme and spectacular color illustrations. Let There Be Light imaginatively brings a child along to discover the handiwork of God&’s creation: in its vastness and its details. The engaging narrative follows the creation story and draws from the Psalms and other Bible verses to describe God's creative and loving character. The breathtaking illustrations will fill children of all ages with a deep sense of wonder. Readers will discover how God is intimately in the midst of His creation—from the beginning to today. This exceptional work empowers parents and ministry leaders to introduce children to the wonder of creation and the craftsmanship of our loving God.
Let's All Sing Together! (DreamWorks Trolls)
by Random HouseJoin the DreamWorks Trolls as they celebrate diversity and differences in this all-new hardcover picture book! Join Poppy, Branch, Barb, and all the DreamWorks Trolls as they celebrate diversity and inclusion in perfect harmony. Children ages 3 to 7 will love this DreamWorks Trolls hardcover picture book.