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Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion
by Jane BarclayMuch has been written about war and remembrance, but very little of it has been for young children. As questions come from a young grandchild, his grandpa talks about how, as a very young man, he was as proud as a peacock in uniform, busy as a beaver on his Atlantic crossing, and brave as a lion charging into battle. Soon, the old man’s room is filled with an imaginary menagerie as the child thinks about different aspects of wartime. But as he pins medals on his grandpa’s blazer and receives his own red poppy in return, the mood becomes more somber. Outside, the crowd gathered for the veterans’ parade grows as quiet as a mouse, while men and women — old and young — march past in the rain. A trumpet plays and Grandpa lays a wreath in memory of his lost friend. Just then, the child imagines an elephant in the mist. “Elephants never forget,” he whispers to his grandpa. “Then let’s be elephants,” says the old man, as he wipes water from his eyes and takes his grandson’s hand.Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion has relevance to a growing number of families, as new waves of soldiers leave home.
Proud to Be Latino: Food/comida
by Ashley Marie MirelesDid you know that there are over 5000 types of potatoes sold in South America? Or that in Honduras, a song about conch soup reached the Billboard Top 100 Charts? Latino culture spans Southern and Central America as well as the Caribbean, but often when we think of Latino foods, we think tacos, burritos, and other common Mexican dishes. Proud to Be Latino: Food/Comida teaches children how different Latino countries use similar ingredients to create unique regional dishes.The dishes and their descriptions are given in both English and Spanish, and parents will enjoy the sidebars with additional fun facts about Latino food and culture. This bilingual board book takes the reader beyond a basic language primer and dives deep into the heart of Latino culture . . . which is the food, of course!
The Ps Brothers
by Maribeth BoeltsRussell and Shawn call themselves the PS Brothers: P is for poop, S is for scoop, and Brothers is because they&’re best friends. Scooping poop is the fastest way to earn money to buy a puppy. These two are crazy about dogs. And they&’re sure that once their puppy grows into a tough dog, no one will ever pick on them for being weak or poor again. Unfortunately, getting a puppy is not that easy. Russell and Shawn don&’t count on uncovering a dog-fighting ring—and that can bust apart a dream faster than a dog can sniff out a bone.But doing the right thing might still get them what they want—and maybe even more.
Pua and Heihei (Step into Reading)
by RH DisneyA new Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney&’s Moana, on DVD and Blu-ray in spring 2017!Walt Disney Animation Studios&’ Moana is a sweeping, CG-animated comedy-adventure about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors&’ quest. In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds, and ancient folklore. In theaters in late 2016, the film is directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, Aladdin). This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the film is perfect for children ages 4 to 6. 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.
Puckster Goes to the Olympics (Puckster)
by Lorna Schultz NicholsonPuckster is Hockey Canada's lovable mascot and this polar bear knows everything there is to know about hockey. His books are perfect entertainment for young hockey fans. In Puckster Goes to the Olympics, Puckster has been selected to act as Team Canada's stick boy at the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. Readers follow all the action and adventure of an Olympic tournament as Puckster plays along with NHL superstars Sidney Crosby, Rick Nash, Jonathon Toews, and more!
Puckster Plays the Hockey Mascots (Puckster)
by Lorna Schultz NicholsonIn Puckster Plays the Hockey Mascots, Puckster and his pals realize the dream of being on the ice with their hockey heroes - the Toronto Maple Leafs mascot Carlton the bear and the Montreal Canadiens mascot Youppi. These legendary NHL mascots inspired Puckster to play hockey and cheer for Hockey Canada and now here he was playing in a real game with these hockey greats. But when his drive to win and desire to impress others gets in the way, Puckster realizes that he has let his team down and forgotten the true spirit of teamwork. Puckster Plays the Mascots is yet another exciting hockey adventure for young fans. With the exciting addition of two legendary characters and the important message of teamwork, this classic tale offers all fans of the game a lesson in friendship.
Puckster's Christmas Hockey Tournament (Puckster)
by Lorna Schultz NicholsonIn Puckster's Christmas Hockey Tournament, it is Christmas Eve and Puckster is nervously watching the heavy snowfall gather on the ground and in the trees. It is his first Christmas away from home and though he is excited to be with Team Canada at the World Junior Hockey Tournament, he is afraid that the winter storm will prevent his family and friends from travelling to the remote arena and arrive in time for Christmas morning. But there is another traveler that Puckster and the players are excited to see this Christmas. Santa! When the heavy snow forces the closure of the roads, only Santa and his team of reindeer can help. Will everyone be together for Christmas? In this magical story of friendship, young hockey fans learn the true meaning of the holidays. Puckster's Christmas Hockey Tournament is destined to be a holiday classic.
Puckster's First Hockey Game (Puckster)
by Lorna Schultz NicholsonA new hockey mascot - Puckster - makes his book debut in this delightful new series for children! There are hundreds of thousands of young children enrolled in organzied hockey associations across the country, and nothing is more exciting for these kids than getting that first hockey sweater and playing in their first hockey game!
Puckster's First Hockey Sweater (Puckster)
by Lorna Schultz NicholsonThere are hundreds of thousands of young children enrolled in organized hockey associations all across Canada and nothing is more exciting for these kids than getting that first hockey sweater and playing in their first hockey game. With loads of exciting hockey action, great illustrations, and an entertaining story, young hockey fans everywhere will love to read—or be read— Puckster&’s hockey adventures again and again.
Puckster's First Hockey Tournament (Puckster)
by Lorna Schultz NicholsonJoin Puckster and his teammates for two exciting new hockey adventures in Puckster's First Hockey Tournament and Puckster's New Hockey Teammate. Puckster is Hockey Canada's lovable mascot and this polar bear knows everything to know about hockey. His books are perfect entertainment for young hockey fans.
Puckster's First Hockey Tryout (Puckster)
by Lorna Schultz NicholsonPuckster is Hockey Canada's lovable mascot and this polar bear knows everything there is to know about hockey. His books are perfect entertainment for young hockey fans. In Puckster's First Tryout, Puckster and his pals are trying out for a one-time select team that will play against the formidable Russian Tigers. Each player learns a valuable lesson about the importance of being prepared and trying your best, and that making the team is not the only thing that matters.
Puckster's New Hockey Teammate (Puckster)
by Lorna Schultz NicholsonJoin Puckster and his teammates for two exciting new hockey adventures in Puckster's First Hockey Tournament and Puckster's New Hockey Teammate. Puckster is Hockey Canada's lovable mascot and this polar bear knows everything to know about hockey. His books are perfect entertainment for young hockey fans.
El puentecito azul (The Little Blue Bridge)
by Brenda MaierThe can-do heroine from the acclaimed The Little Red Fort returns in this fresh, feminist spin on The Three Billy Goats Gruff.La cabeza de Ruby siempre esta llena de ideas.Un dia ve unos arandanos del otro lado del riachuelo e invita a sus hermanos a recoger algunos. Desafortunadamente, el temible Santiago bloquea el puente.Uno a uno, los hermanos cruzan el puente corriendo tras jurarle a Santiago que el hermano siguiente tiene una mejor merienda. Cuando finalmente llega el turno de Ruby, ella se niega a dejarse intimidar y crea su propia via para cruzar el riachuelo.Ruby's mind is always full of ideas.One day, she spies some blueberries across the creek and invites her brothers to pick some. Unfortunately, the bridge is blocked by scary Santiago.One by one, the brothers scamper across, promising Santiago that the next sibling has a better snack. When at last it's Ruby's turn, she refuses to be bullied and creates her own way to cross the creek.
Puerco Pizza (LEYENDO A PASOS (Step into Reading))
by Diana MurrayEn esta edición en español del libro nivelado Pizza Pig (Paso 2), los lectores están invitados a la pizzería de Puerco Pizza, ¡donde cada pizza es perfectamente única!Los osos quieren pizza de fresas. Las gaviotas, de almejas. Los clientes de Puerco Pizza pueden pedir lo que quieran en sus pizzas. Entonces, ¿por qué será que Tortuga no come? Resulta que uno es el número más solitario cuando se trata de una pizzería llena de grupos de animales. ¡Lo único que le falta a Tortuga es un amigo con quien compartir! Esta historia rimada sobre la pizza, la compasión y la amistad cautivará a los lectores más jóvenes.LEYENDO A PASOS es una línea de Step into Reading que ofrece ediciones en español de libros nivelados. Los libros Paso 2 usan vocabulario básico y oraciones cortas para contar historias sencillas. Son perfectos para pequeños que identifican algunas palabras visualmente y logran leer palabras nuevas con un poco de ayuda. Kindness is on the menu in this Spanish edition of this Step 2 beginning reader! Pizza Pig's pizza parlor is the place to be, where animals can order whatever their taste buds desire. Bears get pizza topped with jam. Gulls get pizza topped with clams. Customers at Pizza Pig's get whatever they want on their pizzas! But why isn't Turtle eating? It turns out that one is the loneliest number when it comes to a bustling pizza joint filled with groups of animals. All Turtle needs is a friend to whet her appetite! This rhyming story in Spanish about pizza, compassion, and friendship is sure to tickle young readers. LEYENDO A PASOS is a line from Step into Reading offering leveled readers in Spanish. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
El pulpo se escapa
by Maile MeloyDe una autora best seller del New York Times surge este conmovedor y lírico relato sobre el gran artista del escape en la naturaleza, perfecto para los fanáticos del documental ganador del Oscar My Octopus Teacher. El pulpo vivía feliz en su cueva submarina hasta que un día, un buzo lo captura y lo lleva a vivir a un acuario. Los humanos le dan comida y le ponen pruebas que parecen juguetes. Pero todos los días son iguales, y el pulpo pronto se cansa de la vida cautiva. Y así, al amparo de la oscuridad, emprende un escape audaz. Maile Meloy y Felicita Sala nos traen una historia llena de emoción y sentimiento, sobre la exaltación de conquistar la libertad con tanto esfuerzo y el llamado del hogar.
Pumas (PowerKids Readers: Big Cats)
by Elizabeth VogelSimple text introduces the reader to the puma and its characteristics.
The Pumpkin Contest (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
by Meredith RusuIn this Level 1 reader, Grandpa Pig helps Peppa grow the biggest pumpkin ever!Peppa Pig's playgroup is having a pumpkin contest. Grandpa Pig helps Peppa grow a giant pumpkin in his greenhouse -- but the pumpkin is so big, they can't even move it! Will Peppa and her pumpkin make it to the contest in time? This Level 1 reader is based on the hit Nick Jr. TV show!
Pumpkin Day! (Step into Reading)
by Candice Ransom Erika MezaIn this Step 1 Step into Reading early reader, a boy and his family visit a pumpkin patch to pick out perfect autumn gourds--just in time for Halloween! Buoyant rhymes and joyful art evoke the excitement of the season. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
Pumpkin Heads
by Wendell MinorHalloween is time to pick pumpkins and carve them into pumpkin heads--jack-o'-lanterns of every shape and size!Award-winning author and artist Wendell Minor uses simple language and striking autumn settings to celebrate jack-o'-lanterns in this reissue of a Halloween classic. The perfect holiday read aloud, Pumpkin Heads takes readers and trick-or-treaters from the pumpkin patch for picking, all the way home for carving, and gets everyone in the Halloween spirit.
Pumpkin Magic
by Ed MasessaPumpkins magically come to life and embark on a Halloween adventure in this whimsical rhyming read-aloud!"Lonely pumpkin on a stair, glowing in the chilly air.Moonbeam magic lights a spark. Pumpkin rises in the dark!Pumpkin bouncing down the street, looking for a friend to greet."With a little moonlight magic, these pumpkins come to life and set off on a raucous adventure in this laugh-out-loud rhyming adventure! Each page turn reveals new whimsical delights and giggles, as pumpkins trick-or-treat, have a food fight, and dress up in silly outfits. As daylight comes, the pumpkins roll back home, waiting until the moonbeams shine just right... and it's time again to romp all through the night!With bold, expressive, whimsical illustrations from Nate Wragg, and delightful rhyming text from Ed Masessa, this title is sure to be a go-to Halloween favorite for laughs galore.
Punk Farm on Tour (Punk Farm Books)
by Jarrett J. KrosoczkaFARMER JOE IS heading off to a Tractor Society Conference in Reno. But meanwhile, back at the farm . . .. . . Cow, Sheep, Pig, Goat, and Chicken are getting ready to rock across the U.S.A. as they set out on a Punk Farm tour! Only, their beat-up old tour van is threatening to ruin their plans. Can the wheels on the van go round and round all the way from Maine to Colorado?This rollicking sequel to Punk Farm will have kids cheering along as their favorite rock star farm animals take the nation by storm!From the Hardcover edition.
Pup and Bear
by Kate BanksThis deeply emotional read-aloud about a lost wolf pup who is raised by a loving polar bear is sure to resonate with families – particularly non-traditional ones. You are not my mother, said the wolf pup. I am not your mother, said the polar bear, but I can cuddle you and keep you safe. Here is a picture book that celebrates differences and promotes kindness , sure to resonate with the many fans of the beloved classic, Mama Do You Love Me? During the ice melt that follows an Arctic winter, a wolf cub finds himself spinning out to sea on a sheet of ice. He awakes lost and alone to an unfamiliar smell: a polar bear. And while the polar bear is not the wolf's mother, she takes him on her back to her den, where she feeds him, keeps him warm, and does everything a mother would do. Time passes, the cub grows into a wolf, and soon it's time for him to venture out into the wide world alone. Years later, the now grown wolf comes upon a tiny lost polar bear cub--and the cycle begins again. With poetic prose this beautiful picture book about the love and kindness of a stranger is sure to touch a deep chord, particularly with parents and children who have found each other in unexpected ways.
Puppies (Be an Expert!)
by Erin KellySome have long ears. Some are tiny. They are all adorable! What do you know about puppies like the Chihuahua, the Pug, and the Basset Hound? With this book you can become an expert! Featuring simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges.
Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers: Reflections on Being Raised by a Pack of Sled Dogs
by Gary PaulsenAn experienced Iditarod racer, Gary Paulsen celebrates his lead dog and longtime companion, Cookie, in this intimate essay. Paulsen takes readers inside the kennel as Cookie’s last litter of pups grow and learn to pull sleds across the snowy frontier. Includes an author's note.
Puppy and Me
by Allia Zobel-Nolan"Puppy and Me" is a delightful way to encourage interactive and tactile development for babies and young children up to age three. A soft and furry cloth puppy ear hangs from the puppy featured on the cover. Limited picture descriptions present.