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Paddington's Prize Picture (I Can Read Level 1)
by Michael BondPaddington Bear has charmed readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond’s classic character will delight beginning readers with his curious nature and nose for adventure. Paddington discovers a love of painting when Mr. Gruber shows him just how fun it can be. But he’s not the only one—Mr. Brown has an artistic streak, too. So when a painting contest comes to town, the winning picture is a surprise to all. Because when Paddington is involved, the ordinary turns extraordinary! Paddington’s Prize Picture is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Paddington: A Bear Called Paddington, More About Paddington, Paddington Helps Out (Paddington)
by Michael BondOver fifty years ago, a small bear set out on the adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a suitcase, several jars of marmalade, and a label around his neck that read, "Please look after this bear. Thank you," he crossed the ocean heading for England. When he arrived at London's busy Paddington Station, he was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. As luck would have it, the Browns were just the sort of people to welcome a lost bear into their family—and their lives would never be the same.Paddington Bear has charmed readers around the world with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This newly repackaged edition of the classic picture book, with illustrations by R. W. Alley, is the perfect introduction to Paddington Bear for young readers.
Paddington: Meet Paddington (I Can Read Level 1)
by Annie AuerbachMeet Paddington, the extraordinary bear from Peru, and his many friends who help him out of lots of curious situations—as well as a few characters who lead him into trouble! Filled with full-color images from the film Paddington, this I Can Read storybook is an exciting introduction to this classic character.Meet Paddington is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Paddington, the first-ever live-action film with CGI animation based on the classic book series, lights up theaters on Christmas Day 2014. With Harry Potter producer David Heyman and an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, and Sally Hawkins, Paddington is a film that is sure to capture your heart.
Paddington: Paddington's Adventures (I Can Read Level 1)
by Annie AuerbachDiscover the humor and fun of Paddington in this I Can Read storybook. Ever since the young bear entered the Browns' home, everything from having tea to taking the London Underground has been an incredible adventure. But when Paddington meets Millicent, an evil taxidermist, the whole family takes off on their biggest adventure yet!With full-color images from the movie, Paddington's Adventures is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Paddington, the first-ever live-action film with CGI animation based on the classic book series, lights up theaters on Christmas Day 2014. With Harry Potter producer David Heyman and an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, and Sally Hawkins, Paddington is a film that is sure to capture your heart.
Paint a Double Rainbow: 40 Mindfulness Activities for Kids and Their Grown-Ups to Feel Calm, Focused, and Happy
by Sally ArnoldYou and Your Child: Be Mindful TogetherMindfulness reduces anxiety and stress, improves focus and concentration, and creates calm--all attributes parents want for their kids. But what happens if you don't know how to practice mindfulness yourself? How do you teach it to your child?Paint a Double Rainbow provides 40 mindfulness activities for you and your child to do together, so you both reap the benefits as you develop a deeper connection. Whether you're savoring silent sandwiches, sharing moonlight gratitudes, or taking a chalk walk, this charming book helps you develop a mindful toolbox, incorporate mindfulness into your daily lives, and create deep and lasting bonds. Together, you can have fun exploring... • A QUICK GUIDE TO MINDFULNESS and its benefits • 40 FUN ACTIVITIES to practice mindfulness • STRESS- AND ANXIETY BUSTERS through breathing, strengthening your senses, focusing, being kind, imagining, and relaxing With this playful book, you and your child will discover how mindfulness for kids can transform your lives.
Paint by Magic: A Time Travel Mystery (Time Travel Mysteries)
by Kathryn ReissSomething is terribly wrong with Connor's mom—she keeps slipping into bizarre trances. Connor suspects that the key to his mom's strange behavior is an old art book filled with paintings of a woman who looks exactly like her. But the artist who created those paintings died before his mom was evenborn. Connor gets his chance to break the evil link between the past and the present when he is mysteriously whisked back in time to the 1920s. But can he save his mom—and himself—before it's too late?
Paint with Ploof (Ploof #2)
by Ben Clanton Andy Chou MusserHave you met Ploof? The friendly cloud full of feelings returns in an all new interactive picture book for fans of Hervé Tullet's Mix It Up!, from the creator of Narwhal and Jelly and the co-creator of Science Explorers.Ploof is a little cloud who's eager to make their first rainbow! But how? With your help, of course! Can you help Ploof find the right shape? Mix colors? Fly high to paint? Cheer Ploof on through the ups and downs of trying something new, follow along with some calming breathing exercises and find a new perspective!Just as full of imaginative, interactive fun as the first book in the series, each page offers readers from preschooler age and beyond a chance to play and learn in tandem, exploring social-emotional skills along the way. Young readers will be delighted to see the effects of their actions as they join a colorful rainbow quest and paint with Ploof!
Paisley
by Maggie SmithPaisley has been sitting on the shelf at Big & Little Toys too long. He's seen other animals come and go, but somehow he's never found his perfect match. And so, taking matters into his own hands, Paisley sets off on a quest to find the special someone he knows is out there for him. He braves many perils in his search, but his intrepid determination is rewarded when he finds the girl of his dreams at last. Well, that's the way Paisley tells the story. Maggie Smith's wonderfully warm and touchable pictures tell a different tale. In truth, Paisley is mistakenly thrown away, tossed about, and then left in the lost and found at Lolly's Laundry, where a curious little girl happily discovers him. But when Pearl and Paisley get together, it doesn't matter who found who--they are a perfect match. Children will laugh at Paisley's almost-true telling of his tale and will readily understand his need to feel like he's in control. Sure to melt your heart, this is a love story that celebrates the power of a positive outlook. From the Hardcover edition.
Pale Phoenix (Time Travel Mysteries)
by Kathryn ReissMiranda isn't happy when sullen orphan Abby Chandler comes to live with her family. But Miranda's anger turns to shock when she learns the girl's horrible secret: Abby's parents and sisters were killed in a house fire in this very town--more than three hundred years ago. Somehow Abby survived the fire and has been living in a virtual limbo ever since. Fifteen-year-old Miranda Browne, the extraordinary protagonist from Kathryn Reiss's first novel, Time Windows, returns for a new time-travel adventure.
Paletero Man
by Lucky DiazA vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer from Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player. <P><P> Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! <P><P> What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! <P><P> Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now. <P><P> Full of musicality, generosity, kindness, and ice pops, this book is sure to satisfy fans of Thank You, Omu! and Carmela Full of Wishes. <P><P> Includes Spanish words and phrases throughout, an author’s note from Lucky Diaz, and a link to a live version of the Lucky Band’s popular song that inspired the book. <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Pancakes to Parathas: Breakfast Around the World
by Alice B. McGintyA Northern Lights Book Award Winner!Sakura Medal 2021 Nominee!Breakfast varies from country to country, but it's how all children begin their day. Explore the meals of twelve countries in this playful approach to the world!From Australia to India to the USA, come travel around the world at dawn. Children everywhere are waking up to breakfast. In Japan, students eat soured soybeans called natto. In Brazil, even kids drink coffee--with lots of milk! With rhythm and rhymes and bold, graphic art, Pancakes to Parathas invites young readers to explore the world through the most important meal of the day.
Panda Pants
by Jacqueline DaviesWith spot-on humor, a spare text, and adorable panda bear characters, this is a fun and familiar exchange between a parent and child that fans of I DON'T WANT TO BE A FROG! will easily relate to! I want pants, says a little panda to his father. You are a panda, answers the father. Pandas do NOT wear pants. And so begins a hilarious battle of wills when a young panda tries to convince his father why pants make perfect sense. After all, pants are soft. Pants keep you warm. Some pants even have . . . POCKETS! But with a menacing snow leopard lurking in the background, will the longed-for pants end up having an even greater role to play? Jacqueline Davies&’s humorous story, with deliciously droll illustrations from Sydney Hanson, captures the push and pull between a parent and child as they face off over the age-old dilemma of what to wear . . . with the most heartwarming of results.
Panda and Polar Bear
by Matthew J. BaekA little polar bear wonders what's beyond his wintry world and when he falls over the edge of an ice cliff, he finds out! He's soon befriended by a panda who mistakes the mud-covered polar bear for one of his own. The two become quick pals. But what happens when the polar bear's muddy splotches wash off? Will the two bears stay friends? From the much lauded author of Be Gentle with the Dog, Dear! comes a clever take on a timeless theme. With plenty of heart and humor plus a gratifying surprise ending, kids are sure to flip back to the beginning for more. <P><P>Lexile Measure: 500L
Pandora
by Victoria TurnbullPandora lives alone, in a world of broken things. She makes herself a handsome home, but no one ever comes to visit. Then one day something falls from the sky . . . a bird with a broken wing. Little by little, Pandora helps the bird grow stronger. Little by little, the bird helps Pandora feel less lonely. The bird begins to fly again, and always comes back—bringing seeds and flowers and other small gifts. But then one day, it flies away and doesn't return. Pandora is heartbroken. Until things begin to grow . . . Here is a stunningly illustrated celebration of connection and renewal.
Pandy's Bad Day (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
by Ms. Gabrielle ReyesFind out all about Pandy Paws's big feelings in this sweet Level 1 Reader from the world of DreamWorksGabby's Dollhouse!Gabby receives a special Dollhouse Delivery for Pandy Paws. The only problem? He's having a very bad day. The Gabby Cats help him find ways to make his day better, but nothing seems to be working. Will Pandy learn that it's okay to have bad days? Find out in this adorable Level 1 Reader!This Level 1 reader is perfect for beginning readers who are learning to sound out and decode words.DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse © 2024 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Pangolina
by Jane GoodallFrom legendary naturalist Jane Goodall, an absorbing fictional tale that will steal hearts and open minds about the plight of the pangolin, the only mammalian species with scales, and endangered by illegal trafficking.After a blissful babyhood being cared for by her loving mother, Pangolina ventures out alone into the forest to become an independent adult, helped along by wise, older animal companions, including a civet and a bat. But one day cruel hunters trap Pangolina, putting her into a cage along with her friends, and bring them to a market to be sold as wild game. Pangolina is especially vulnerable, since her scales are prized by humans who believe they have curative powers. To the rescue comes a small girl who knows that pangolins are friendly fellow creatures who have feelings too, and who convinces her mother to buy Pangolina and set her free. Jane Goodall's many followers and all animal-loving children and adult picture book fans will be riveted by this suspenseful and heartwarming fictional story set in China and including an authoritative informational page about pangolins and suggestions for how to help fight animal trafficking.
Pants for Chuck (I Like to Read)
by Pat SchoriesBig Chuck, a woodchuck, is playing with Rabbit, Raccoon, Chipmunk, and the mice brothers when he spots a pair of blue pants. Chuck must have them. He holds up the game while he struggles to put them on. "You are too big and the pants are too small," his friends tell him, but Chuck thinks he looks spiffy. Sidesplitting illustrations show a determined Chuck, stuffed into his much-too-tiny blue pants and trying in vain to keep up. Comfort and fun finally trump fashion as Chuck sheds the pants and joins the gang for a game of hide and seek. A story about self-image and true friends. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level E.
Papa Put a Man on the Moon
by Kristy DempseyIn time for the fiftieth anniversary of the moon landing, this father-daughter story celebrates a small community's big contribution to one of America's greatest accomplishments.Marthanne and her father sit side by side, looking out over their mill village as the moon glows in the sky. Marthanne hopes that one day, man will walk on the moon, and she knows her father is helping America accomplish this mission: The fabric he weaves forms one layer in the astronauts' spacesuits. Papa insists he's only making a living, but Marthanne knows his work is part of history, and she's proud. She tries to be patient, but she can't stop imagining the moon mission: the astronauts tumbling through space, the fabric her papa made traveling all the way up into the sky. When the astronauts blast off and Neil Armstrong finally takes his first steps on the moon, Marthanne watches in wonder. She knows her papa put a man on the moon.
Papa's Butter Chicken: A celebration of family and community
by Monica SaigalThis picture book is a celebration of Indian heritage, father-daughter relationships, and sharing with community. Includes a foreword by renowned chef José Andrés, and one of the author's own recipes.A young girl named Monica shares special time with her father as they prepare her favorite dish in this warm and inspiring picture book for kids ages 3-7.Monica loves the Butter Chicken that her father makes. She spends the day helping him in the kitchen as he prepares the dish, stirring the sauce and adding the spices. And while the chicken bakes, the two dance around the kitchen.When the chicken is done, they get ready to sit down and enjoy the meal together. But then the doorbell rings, and Grandma, Monica's uncles, and even the neighbors arrive to share in the feast!A warm and inspiring story of food, family, community, and sharing that includes a foreword by renowned chef José Andrés, and one of the author's own recipes.
Papa's Coming Home
by Chasten ButtigiegA charming picture book about unconditional love from New York Times bestselling author Chasten Buttigieg, perfect for families who love each other the whole year through.Jojo and Rosie's papa has been away on a trip, and they can't wait to welcome him home! They make signs, they pick flowers, and with Daddy's help, they bake a cake and pack the car with absolutely everything Papa might have missed while he was away. When Papa's plane arrives, they give him a huge hug—but when they bring him to the car, they realize there's one small problem: Where will Papa sit?Delightfully illustrated by Dan Taylor, this charming story filled with love celebrates dads and familial bonds. Chasten Buttigieg shines a beautiful light on the humorous musings of toddlers and a parent&’s unconditional love for their child.
Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist
by Julie LeungWinner of the American Library Association's 2021 Asian/Pacific American Award for Best Picture Book! An inspiring picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese American immigrant responsible for bringing Disney's Bambi to life.Before he became an artist named Tyrus Wong, he was a boy named Wong Geng Yeo. He traveled across a vast ocean from China to America with only a suitcase and a few papers. Not papers for drawing--which he loved to do--but immigration papers to start a new life. Once in America, Tyrus seized every opportunity to make art, eventually enrolling at an art institute in Los Angeles. Working as a janitor at night, his mop twirled like a paintbrush in his hands. Eventually, he was given the opportunity of a lifetime--and using sparse brushstrokes and soft watercolors, Tyrus created the iconic backgrounds of Bambi.Julie Leung and Chris Sasaki perfectly capture the beautiful life and work of a painter who came to this country with dreams and talent--and who changed the world of animation forever.
Paper and Tape Crafts: 28 Inventive Activities for Kids Ages 8–12
by Jennifer PerkinsSee what kids can make with paper and tape this summer—easy, at-home crafts for ages 8 to 12.From Washi Tape Stickers to a Paper Bag Puppet Show, there are so many toys and games kids can build with things you probably already have at home. This activity book shows them how to use inexpensive items like paper, cardboard, and tape to create hours of fun for themselves! A fun resource for kids' summer activities, this book is perfect for those long, lazy days when school is out.Watch them invent their own story with the Magic Mountains and a Flying Paper Pterodactyl, decorate their space with Paper Chain Wall Art and Swiss Cheese String Lights, and invite friends and family to play the Test Your Memory Card Game or Folded Flick Football—all it takes is a little imagination!Fun and easy—Explore 28 projects that only take a few minutes to make, with simple instructions kids can follow independently.Helpful pictures—Every project includes lots of photos so kids can see what it should look like every step of the way.Grow their creativity—Kids can boost their creative skills with each new activity and find new ways to change them up for even more fun.Watch your child's creativity soar with this book of easy and affordable paper crafts for kids!
Paper: 5-Step Handicrafts for Kids (5-Step Handicrafts for Kids)
by Anna LlimosIn just five simple steps, children can make a variety of whimsical objects such as a bowl, a basket, and a hand puppet out of paper. Fourteen projects make clever use of commonly available materials and simple tools, turning paper bags, streamers, and crepe paper into lasting crafts and toys. Children five years and older will develop fine motor skills, feed their creativity, and discover new uses for everyday objects.
Papilio
by Ben Clanton Corey R. Tabor Andy Chou MusserA tale told in three parts by three friends! Powerhouse creators, Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser, have come together to create a wholly inventive picture book that is perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.Introducing Papilio Polyxenes, the Black Swallowtail Butterfly! She&’s an adorable and hilarious caterpillar who is ready to join the world and become a butterfly! But growing up is a complicated work in progress, and Papilio encounters some hiccups as she learns to fly, fall, and feed. While avoiding foes and making friends, she transforms from caterpillar, to chrysalis, to butterfly...and most importantly, learns to believe in herself along the way.Told in three parts and complete with backmatter about butterflies, mega-bestselling author-illustrator Ben Clanton (Narwhal and Jelly), Caldecott Honoree Corey R. Tabor (Mel Fell) and rising star Andy Chou Musser (Ploof) have come together to create an expressive character who exudes all of the emotions that accompany life's big firsts and the experiences that help us to discover our inner strength.
Papillon Goes to the Vet (Papillon #2)
by A. N. KangPapillon, the kitty so fluffy he floats, is back! Only this time, he's grounded. Literally. Weighed down after swallowing a toy and beset with hiccups, Papillon is miserable! Miss Tilly takes him to the vet, but will he ever float again?