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LEGO Ninjago 5-Minute Stories (LEGO Ninjago)
by Random HouseThis hardcover collection contains 9 action-packed tales of the LEGO® NINJAGO® warriors that can be read aloud in about five minutes.With a sturdy padded cover, LEGO® NINJAGO® fans ages 3 to 7 will read all about their favorite characters as they master their skills in this LEGO NINJAGO 5-Minute Stories hardcover collection of ten action packed tales--all of which can be read in five minutes or less. Perfect for bedtime--or anytime!
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.
The Lemonade Ripple: A Sweet Story of Kindness and Charity
by Paul ReichertWhen Caroline watches her disabled friend Shannon struggling with an old, rusty, squeaking, and wobbling wheelchair, she decides to use her grandmother's secret recipe to make and sell lemonade to raise money for a brand-new wheelchair. When the neighborhood kids see Caroline trying to help, they choose to pitch in, too. Some kids look for spare change, while others start a carwash. Seeing the difference all the children make inspires Caroline's grandmother to organize a sponsored paddle race down the river, which gets them enough money to buy Shannon the best new wheelchair available. This inspiring book engages kids in charity and shows them the value of helping others in fun and creative ways. Like the ripples made in a river, one act of kindness can ripple out through the community and make a real impact on a person's life. Proceeds from the sale of The Lemonade Ripple benefit the Foundation for Community Betterment.
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: A Ghost Story
by Christian Robinson Mac BarnettYou 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.
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 + 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.
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.
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.
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 James Gallego Fabio LagunaDreamWorks 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! (Pictureback(R))
by Random HouseJoin the DreamWorks Trolls as they celebrate diversity and differences in this full-color storybook! Perfect for children ages 3-7!Join Poppy, Branch, Barb, and all the DreamWorks Trolls as they celebrate the differences in all of us—and living together in perfect harmony. Children will love this DreamWorks Trolls storybook about diversity and inclusion.
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.
Let's Back Up! Speeding Through My First Movie (Sonic the Hedgehog)
by Jake BlackGotta go fast! Sonic the Hedgehog is racing back to the big screen for a brand-new action-packed adventure.This storybook is perfect for fans of the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie who want to re-experience the first film before watching the sequel. Includes a sticker sheet featuring Sonic and his friends!
Let's Be Bees
by Shawn HarrisFather and child become buzzing bees, rustling trees, and more in this delightful make-believe romp from Caldecott Honor winner Shawn Harris.The only thing better than playing make believe is playing make believe with your favorite grown-up! Especially when that grown-up&’s imagination is as big as yours, and you both get to make all kinds of funny sounds. Fans of Shawn Harris&’s Caldecott Honor-winning debut Have You Ever Seen a Flower? and illustrations in the Newbery Medal-winning The Eyes and the Impossible will find a new instant favorite in Let&’s Be Bees. With bright, bold crayon illustrations, lilting, rhythmic words, and endless fodder for playing along, this is a read aloud guaranteed to bring on the giggles and requests to do it all again.
Let's Be Friends (Step into Reading)
by Random HouseMeet all your L.O.L. Surprise!TM fierce friends in this all-new Step 3 Step into Reading reader--with more than 30 sweet and sassy stickers!Meet Queen Bee, Miss Punk, Sugar Queen, and all of your favorite L.O.L. Surprise!TM fierce friends! This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader has over 30 outrageous L.O.L. Surprise!TM stickers--perfect for boys and girls ages 5 to 8! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.In a world where babies run everything, little Rockers rebel against nap time and Teacher's Pets become class presidents with "Free Pizza Fridays!" In the L.O.L. Surprise! TM world, all work is play and nothing is dull cuz it's all a lil' surprising and outrageous!
Let's Bee Thankful: An Acorn Book (Bumble and Bee #3)
by Ross BurachPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Autumn leaves are falling, and that means it's time for Bumble and Bee to paint pumpkins and help Froggy make a special apple pie. But when the air turns frosty, Froggy decides it's time to find a quiet place to settle in for the winter. Can Bumble and Bee and their zany antics tempt Froggy into one more cozy adventure?
Let's Celebrate Korean New Year!
by Michelle W. ParkRing in the Lunar New Year with this sweet picture book by Emmy-winning TV host Michelle W. Park. This heartwarming story follows two sisters as they explore the Korean traditions of Seollal while learning about the importance of family. The author's own dumpling recipe and a fun activity are included at the end!새해 복 많이 받으세요 Saehae bok mani badeuseyo!Madeleine and Eloise are getting ready for their family's Lunar New Year party, and there's so much to do before the guests arrive! From putting on colorful outfits called hanboks and making Korean dumplings called mandoo, to setting up yutnori, a traditional board game, Madeleine shows her younger sister how to prepare for the holiday. But when Madeleine forgets to write a poem to share with the family, Eloise offers to help—and the girls realize that although each tradition is special, what matters most is spending the day together.This festive picture book is a perfect way to learn about Korean New Year traditions, and features a glossary of Korean terms at the back, the author's own mandoo recipe, and a craft activity to create your very own charae-sang tablescape!
Let's Count Alaska
by Trish MadsonNumbers and colors are more fun in Alaska! In this dynamic, colorful primer, young readers count from 1 to 10—learning colors along the way—as they discover the places, animals, and other wonderful things that make Alaska so unique.