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Meddy Teddy: A Mindful Journey
by Apple JordanSay namaste to Meddy Teddy, a rising star in the yogi world, in his debut picture book!Media and social media sensation Meddy Teddy is a cuddly, yoga pant-clad, completely poseable plush bear that introduces meditation and mindfulness practices to little yogis. In this first-ever companion book, Meddy encourages readers to try yoga poses as he comes out of hibernation, greets the springtime, and teaches his forest friends how to mindfully get through a variety of situations. On each page, Meddy shows how to execute a pose, including downward-facing dog, tree pose, the Warrior, and more. The youngest yogis, and their families and friends, will rejoice as they master each one, and work up to completing the whole sequence! Yoga and mindfulness have proven benefits for kids: they help them become aware of their own bodies, and deal with feelings like anxiety, frustration, confusion, fear, and sadness in a healthy way. Meddy Teddy is perfect for introducing kids (and grown ups) of all ages to the practice of yoga.
Meditate with Me: A Step-By-Step Mindfulness Journey
by Mariam GatesThis accessible and fun guide to meditation and mindfulness is the perfect introduction for young children Meditation does a body good, and can even help kids as young as four or five. This practical guide is gentle, clear, and a pleasure to use. Kids will learn how to focus on their breath, on the sensations in their body, and on the sounds around them to help them relax, settle their busy minds, and understand their emotions. Illustrated with cheerful drawings of five animal friends, the book offers step-by-step directions and a repeating refrain: "Breathe in, and fill your whole body. Breathe out, and relax your whole body." It's an invigorating first experience of mindfulness that can be shared by parents and children at home, or by teachers and students in the classroom.
Meditation Station
by Susan B. KatzWinner of the 2020 International Children's Mind/Body/Spirit Book Award!Your racing train of thoughts may try to take you down the railroad tracks, but you can stay in the Meditation Station, where children ages 4-8 learn how to calm their bodies and minds.All aboard for Meditation Station! It's time to learn how to manage our busy minds, difficult feelings, and frustrations by staying with our breath and in our body. Your train of thoughts might be racing, but you can manage it with some simple steps. Take a deep breath in, and then let the breath out slowly. That is how you will learn what meditation is all about. The next train is coming. Can you hear it chugging along? Stay in the meditation station--don't hop on the train! Just wave goodbye to your racing mind and find inner calm.
Meena's Saturday
by Kusum MepaniA slice-of-life story with a feminist message about a young Indian girl and her sisters managing a bustling house full of boisterous guests on a busy Saturday.Saturday mornings start early for Meena. She and her sisters watch the sun rise while drinking chai before they clean the house and then head to the grocery store . . . while their brother gets to stay in bed. As the guests arrive, including Meena's favorite cousins, the women crowd into the kitchen to cook. The doorbell rings nonstop as family, neighbors, and friends fill the bustling house. Once fresh chapatis are made, dinner begins—for the men. But Meena spots an empty seat at the table and decides today is the day she makes an important change.Meena&’s Saturday by Kusum Mepani, with exuberant illustrations by Yasmeen Ismail, is the charming story of a family&’s weekend ritual, a love letter to the gatherings of community and family, and an example of how changing long-standing traditions can start with you.
Meerkats (Readers)
by Laura MarshWelcome to the wacky world of meerkats, where groups of these furry friends team up to survive in the wild. Each meerkat has a job: babysitting the kids, guarding the troops, or foraging for food. Kids will be mesmerized by wonderful photographs and inviting text. This level 1 reader is written in easy-to-grasp text that will help kids learn about these cute critters and the power of teamwork!
Meet Maud the Koala (Maud the Koala)
by J. E. MorrisMeet Maud: the adorable--and often anxious--young koala just trying to cope with a sometimes-overwhelming world!J. E. Morris's charming illustrations and comic-like panels make this a unique format with a narrative style perfect for storytime or young graphic novel fans.Maud is a typical young koala--she likes to have fun at the playground, go to dance class, and practice tae kwon do. But sometimes she feels anxious, and she isn't sure how to handle it! By using her imagination and getting a little help from her friends, Maud discovers ways to face some of the things that at first seem so scary. In Fish Are Not Afraid of Doctors, Maud gets nervous waiting at the doctor's office for a checkup, so she looks to the fish tank in the waiting room for comfort. When she has to get a shot, she shuts her eyes and pretends she's a fish! In Much Too Much Birthday, Maud is having a birthday party with all her friends. But when the guests arrive and the party gets packed, she isn't so sure it was such a good idea after all. What will happen if Maud can't bear her own birthday?
Meet Me in the Middle: A VeeFriends Book
by Gary VaynerchukNew York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk gives kids a jump-start on getting ahead in Meet Me in the Middle, an all-original picture book featuring his beloved VeeFriends characters!With its unique two-in-one flip-book format, Meet Me in the Middle encourages young readers to see how different the world looks from another point of view. Start the book from the front and readers will learn about Eager Eagle’s day. Flip it over and readers will see the same story from Patient Pig’s perspective. It’s a fun story about how real success comes from seeing how the other side does it.Inspired by the lessons in the million-copy bestselling book Twelve and a Half, Meet Me in the Middle gives parents and educators a way to talk to kids about empathy, problem solving, and compromise—the essential keys to success, at any age!
Meet Monster: The First Big Monster Book (Monster Bks. #Bk. 5)
by Ellen Blance Ann CookMonster is curious about making friends, finding a home, and exploring his city. This book collects six Monster stories—written by educators Ellen Blance and Ann Cook, who worked with children to write the books—brought to life by Quentin Blake's charming illustrations. Have you met Monster? He&’s not scary or mean like other monsters. He&’s kind of tall and his head is skinny, and he&’s purple. He&’s curious about everything: the city, the river, houses, cars, trains, and what people look like, the park, the kids, the swings, the stores and clothes and stuff. It is all new to him. &“Monster thinks the city is fine so he thinks he will live here.&” So begins the story of gentle, playful Monster, who conducts himself with grace and courtesy, and in short order finds a home, a best friend, and a bunch of kids to play with. First introduced in 1973, Monster returns in this omnibus edition of the first six stories of an extended emerging-reader series written not only for children, but also by them. Educators Ellen Blance and Ann Cook worked with schoolchildren to write stories a child would want, and be able, to read. While most children&’s books are meant to be read by adults to children, these are stories children can read to themselves or to adults. The book includes illustrations by the illustrious Quentin Blake, and a new letter to children (and one to parents) by the authors.
Meet My Friends! (Sonic the Hedgehog)
by Charlie MoonSonic the Hedgehog is racing back to the big screen in April 2022!This storybook is perfect for young fans who want to learn all about Sonic and the friends he made on Earth! Includes a sheet of character stickers!
Meet Sonic!: A Sonic the Hedgehog Storybook (Sonic the Hedgehog)
by Penguin Young Readers LicensesThe world's fastest blue hedgehog is speeding to the big screen in November 2019. On time to celebrate the film's release is this adorable storybook that introduces readers to Sonic the Hedgehog. Illustrated in the modern 2D Sonic style, Meet Sonic! is the perfect introduction to Sonic for younger readers. In twenty-four easy-to-read pages, readers learn all about Sonic and his friends.
Meet the Bobs and Tweets (Bobs and Tweets #1)
by Pepper SpringfieldOn Bonefish Street live two very different families......the Bobs, who are messy, and the Tweets, who are neat. How can these two strange families get along in the same neighborhood? And are all the Tweets really neat and all the Bobs slobs? This is the first book in a brand-new series of full-color, illustrated high-interest rhyming stories that's just right for reluctant readers. It's Dr. Seuss meets Captain Underpants wrapped into one zany adventure. Get ready to read...and laugh!
Meet the Boxcar Children: Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading) (Step into Reading)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Alden children were searching for a home—and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the first book in the Boxcar Children series--adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader—is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters. They're orphans too, and the only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. When the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home—and become the Boxcar Children!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Meet the Clades (Step into Reading)
by RH DisneyThis Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on the Disney film Strange World—in theaters on November 23, 2022!Walt Disney Animation Studios&’ Strange World journeys deep into an uncharted and treacherous land where fantastical creatures await. Directed by Don Hall, written by Qui Nguyen, and produced by Roy Conli, Strange World arrives in theaters on November 23, 2022. Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the animated feature film. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Meet the Class (The Magic School Bus Rides Again)
by Samantha BrookeBuckle your seatbelts! The Magic School bus is ready to ride again—and kids can get to know Ms. Frizzle’s students in this colorful book.The Magic School Bus books took children on many adventurous field trips that taught them about science, inspiring an Emmy Award–winning animated show on PBS. Now Netflix has revived and updated the series for a new generation of kids.Meet Walkerville’s newest class with this introduction to The Magic School Bus perfect for young fans. Learn all about your favorite students from the original series like Keesha, Ralphie, D.A., and Arnold—plus a few new friends!
Meet the Dullards
by Sara PennypackerIn the tradition of The Stupids, Meet the Dullards is a clever and irreverent picture book about a comically boring family, from bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Daniel Salmieri.Their home is boring. Their food is plain. Their lives are monotonous. And Mr. and Mrs. Dullard like it that way.But their children—Blanda, Borely, and Little Dud—have other ideas. . . .Never has dullness been so hilarious than in this deadpan, subversive tale.
Meet the Kittycorn (Gabby's Dollhouse Ser.)
by Gabhi MartinsGabby and the Gabby Cats meet an adorable unicorn kitty in this 24-page storybook!One rainy day, Gabby discovers a baby kittycorn named Kico. Her parents will meet her at the top of a rainbow -- but not until the rain stops. Everyone in the Dollhouse helps pitch in to take care of their magical new friend until it is time to meet her family. What fun things will they do together?DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse © 2023 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Meet the Pollinators: A Night and Day Adventure
by Barbara CilettiThis vital and simply told story of pollination offers lush visual effects that illuminate their ongoing work by day and by night. Presented narratively, this title captivates young learners, emphasizing pollinators' vital role in our planet's survival. It conveys that even small creatures wield significant influence, illustrating pollinators' continuous journey for food. The intricate dance between pollinators and flowers is nature's wisdom in action. As flowers beckon, pollinators respond, playing a pivotal role in life's cycle. This dynamic exchange narrates the story of pollination, where pollinators fertilize plants while obtaining sustenance. Key Features: Engages young learners, emphasizing pollinators' life-giving role. Conveys that even small creatures make enormous Earth contributions. Educates about 24/7 global pollination value. Makes pollination understanding visual and accessible. Provides a closer look at pollination as a story. Includes additional teaching materials that enrich learning with pollinator bios, flower diagrams, and pollinator garden flower suggestions. This story underscores the importance of caring for Earth, highlighting its reciprocal response to positive stewardship.
Meet the Singer! (Step into Reading)
by Steve FoxeLEGO© City fans will love this new MEET THE…LEGO City Step into Reading leveled reader series, featuring exciting careers including an astronaut, a singer, a firefighter, and more!Children ages 4 to 8, will love reading about Madison and Billy as they interview singing sensation Poppy Starr in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader!Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group.
Meet the Super Duper Seven (I Like to Read Comics)
by Tim HamiltonThe seven silliest superheroes you will ever meet! This comical comic is perfect for first and second graders.Meet the Super Duper 7! Electro-Elephant can charge your phone. Hip-No-Hippo can put bad guys to sleep. And Hungry Kitty and her four brave birds . . . . But where are the four brave birds? How can the Super Duper 7 stop crime when Hungry Kitty keeps eating members of the Super Duper team? Maybe a mouse named Mr. Polka dot can help! Tim Hamilton&’s funny cartoons have appeared in The New Yorker and MAD Magazine. Comics-lovers can now share the fun with their kids, students, siblings, and younger friends who are learning to read! I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. I Like to Read® Comics, like their award-winning I Like to Read® counterpart, are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. We hope that all new readers will say, &“I like to read comics!&” A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Meeting Trees
by Scott Russell SandersYoung Scott and his father have a personal way of learning the trees and remembering their names. It's a game they like to play, one you'll want to play too!Learn the name of the swallowtail butterfly who loves to sit on the dogwood branch, see the majestic beauty of the black-and-yellow Argiope spider, or see what makes the beech tree so special (its bark is smooth and gray just like the skin of a hippo).Featuring beautiful paintings by nature artist Robert Hynes and the exquisite language of renowned author Scott Russell Sanders, Meeting Trees captures the delicate details of bark, branches, and leaves while enchanting readers with the beauty of the natural world.
Mega Awesome Notebook
by Kevin MinorLate for school, a young cartoonist accidentally microwaves his notebook while trying to heat his breakfast. This releases a radioactive cloud of awesomeness that makes the drawings in his notebook come to life. Now he has to make it through a typical teenage day of schoolwork, bullies, and general awkwardness while trying to hold on to his sanity. Dud, a character he has drawn, becomes the boy's nemesis as they spar on the page through algebra, English, and art classes. Can Dud help the boy face his real-life struggles—girl trouble, social awkwardness, and divorced parents who work a lot—rather than hide behind his notebook?
The Mega-Minions (Little Golden Book)
by Golden BooksAn all-new Little Golden Book inspired by Despicable Me 4!Children ages 2 to 5 will love this all-new Little Golden Book based on Illumination's newest film Despicable Me 4. This full-color storybook features Gru, his loveable daughters, and everyone's favorites, the Minions!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
Mel Brooks: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Christy MihalyHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about comedian, actor, and filmmaker Mel Brooks. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Mel Brooks--legendary EGOT funnyman and director of classics such as Young Frankenstein and The Producers--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children and their parents and grandparents who are fans.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Betty White • Carol Burnett • Lucille Ball • Harry Belafonte • Julie Andrews • Dwayne Johnson
Mel Fell
by Corey R. TaborA Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Book of the Year! An innovative and charming tale about a plucky little bird, from the award-winning author-illustrator of Fox the Tiger.Readers will delight in turning their book sideways and upside down to follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith. Please note: For the best reading experience, ebook customers may want to lock the orientation of their device before beginning to read.An especially enjoyable and satisfying read-aloud!Sometimes, you might fall down, down, down,before you learn to fly up, up, up…