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Take Your Pet to School Day
by Linda AshmanWouldn't it be fun to bring your pet to school? Now imagine if EVERYONE brought their pet to school! That's exactly what happens in this hilarious picture book! A lighthearted, perfect read for back to school--no matter what that looks like! When pets show up with their kids at Maple View Elementary, it's total chaos! These animals have no respect for school rules, and every class quickly gets out of hand. But why did they show up in the first place? Who said they could come? Could it have been...the pets themselves? It turns out they just wanted in on the fun! Now, if they want to stay, they'll just have to behave....Linda Ashman's bouncy, rhyming text lends itself perfectly to an exuberant classroom read-aloud, and Suzanne Kaufman's playful art is full of hilarious details. A great way to generate enthusiasm for school, this book will easily find a place in pet lovers' hearts.
Take a Hike, Miles and Spike!
by Ethan Long Travis FosterThe creators of Give Me Back My Book! deliver &“an environmental message that goes down easily amid the cartoony cast&” (Kirkus Reviews). Take care, GRIZZLY BEAR! Stay loose, MOOSE! Buh-bye, BUTTERFLY! Join Miles and Spike as they take a hike . . . and a few provisions, as well, much to the vexation of their fellow forest creatures. Travis Foster and Ethan Long offer a hilarious picture book full of silly rhymes, outdoor adventures, and learning how to get along with others. &“Audiences who get the giggles from hearing &‘see you later, alligator&’ are going to find plenty to love (and repeat).&” —Publishers Weekly &“Foster and Long&’s hilariously pithy rhymes are perfectly paired with cheerful comic illustrations, both good enough to make a popular TV cartoon sitcom . . . An enticing picture book sure to win over any storytime crowd with its rollicking rhymes and enduring message.&” —School Library Journal &“Hilarious . . . Miles and Spike prove that learning manners can be enjoyable.&” —BookPage &“Young audiences will have no trouble catching on to the pattern and chiming in with the appropriate rhymes.&” —Booklist
Take a Walk with the Wind
by Xiong LiangA spirited tale of a small, mythical being who wanders off with the wind – inspired by ancient Chinese poetry and rendered in exquisite silk paintings.Inspired by a classical Chinese poem by Song Yu, Take a Walk With the Wind dives into the world of the treelings, tiny beings that live in China&’s ancient mountain forests. If a primeval forest is left alone and not damaged or disturbed for at least several hundred years, it will spontaneously create one of these tiny, special beings. In this wondrous story of one such creature, Xiong brings a puff of wind to life, sending the treeling&’s little tangerine cap dancing through the air. Together, the treeling and the wind venture into a dark cave and visit a quiet lake, but the wind makes mischief wherever they go. Xiong is an ink wash artist, writer, and pioneering Chinese illustrator. With soft brushwork on rustling silk paper, Xiong expresses the joys and surprises of new encounters. Those who love Studio Ghibli, Tolkien&’s Hobbits, and mythical worlds that combine nature and fantasy, will discover a new, classic tale in Take a Walk With the Wind.
Tala Learns to Siva
by Kealani NetaneA lovingly empowering story about finding courage and strength in your family, history, and community through a traditional and cherished Samoan dance, taualuga. Written by debut author, Kealani Netane, and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator, Dung Ho. <P><P> Tala wishes that she could dance the traditional Samoan dance, the taualuga, just like her Aunty Sina. But Tala's legs are too bouncy, her arms are too stiff, and she doesn't have Aunty's 'glow' when she dances. When Tala prepares to perform at her Grandma's birthday, she freezes on the stage. Will she find the strength and inspiration to help her dance? <P><P> Newcomer Kealani Netane crafts a heartwarming story about finding your inner strength through the love and guidance of your family. New York Times bestselling illustrator Dung Ho's cheerful colors and sweet characters bring this loving story to life, making this the perfect gift for little ones who are learning how to follow their hearts and make their own paths. <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>
Tale of Three Tractors
by Molly PearceThree tractors competing at a county fair discover that each of them has its own special strengths and does what it does best.
Tales from the Batcave (DC Batman)
by Random HouseThree exciting Batman books—including one all-new glimpse inside the mysterious Batcave—are bound up in this deluxe hardcover edition that's just right for kids 3-7!Batman is the #1 Super Hero the world over who is loved by kids, adults, and generations of fans. Now you can introduce kids to the Caped Crusader with this hardcover bind-up of three of great Batman books, that includes:• King Shark Takes a Bite• Swamped by Croc• and a never before published book Secrets of the Batcave that explores the many rooms and amazing secrets of the Batcave! This deluxe edition is perfect for sharing the iconic superhero with younger audiences and is a great gift for new and established fans alike!
Tali and the Timeless Time
by Mira Z. AmirasA tender story of love, memory, and family that helps children explore the emotions and changes that come with aging family members while celebrating the traditions that keep us connected across generations.Tali loves spending time with her grandmother, her &“Nona,&” especially when they prepare traditional Sephardic Jewish dishes together. But as they cook, Tali notices that her nona sometimes forgets things—calling her by her mother&’s name or losing track of the meal they&’re making. As Tali navigates these moments, she begins to understand Nona's "Timeless Time," where memories from the past and present come together in beautiful and complex ways. • Ideal for children ages 4-8, especially those experiencing a grandparent&’s memory loss. • A heartfelt story that opens up gentle conversations about aging and family connections. • Beautiful illustrations bring to life the rich traditions and the love between a grandmother and granddaughter. Tali and the Timeless Time poignantly and sensitively tells the story of a young girl&’s empathy and curiosity about her grandmother&’s confusion and memory loss. Perfect for children navigating a changing relationship with an aging family member, this heartwarming tale also centers on the importance of traditions that bind us together across time and generations.
Tallulah's Ice Skates (Tallulah)
by Marilyn SingerTallulah heads out into a winter wonderland to go ice skating and finds out that having fun is sometimes more important than being the best, in this new, snowy addition to the popular Tallulah series.Tallulah is an accomplished ballerina, but she also loves to skate. After all, skating’s a lot like ballet—challenging, graceful, and glamorous.Tallulah is positive that with some hard work, she and her friend Kacie will be just as good on the ice as they are at dance. They'll be Super Skaters! But Kacie doesn’t want to rehearse fancy moves; she wants to have fun. So Tallulah practices by herself.That is, until an encounter with a talented boy, which ends with an embarrassing mishap. Then Tallulah begins to realize that sometimes having fun is more important than being the best, a needed message for today’s goal-oriented, busy kids.
Tamales For Christmas
by Stephen BriseñoBefore the first Christmas light is strung, Grandma is hard at work, making thousands of tamales to sell so she can buy gifts for her family! This heartwarming tale, based on a true story, explores a grandmother's boundless generosity, and the irresistible magic of tamales.When the weather changes, but way before the Christmas tree is decorated, Grandma begins her preparations. With so many children and grandchildren in her family, she finds a way to put gifts under the tree-- she sells as many tamales as she can! Masa in one hand, corn husks in the other, Grandma&’s just getting started. 15 dozen tamales. As Halloween passes, and Thanksgiving, Grandma is still toiling away in the kitchen: 150 dozen tamales, 700 dozen tamales, 850 dozen tamales. When it&’s time to string the lights for Christmas, she&’s inching closer to 1000 dozen tamales! Enough to give some to those in need and enough to sell to earn money for Christmas gifts.Based on the author&’s own grandmother, who was the heart of the familia, here is a warm story about Christmas, generosity, and, yes, tamales.
Tamales para Navidad (Tamales for Christmas Spanish Edition)
by Stephen BriseñoAntes de que se encienda la primera luz navideña, Abuela está en la cocina, preparando miles de tamales para asegurar regalos para su familia. Este cuento conmovedor, basado en una historia real, explora la generosidad ilimitada de una abuela y la irresistible magia de los tamales.Cuando llega el frío, pero mucho antes de que se decore el árbol de Navidad, la abuela se prepara. Con tantos hijos y nietos en su familia, encuentra una manera de poner regalos debajo del árbol: ¡vendiendo tamales!Con masa en una mano y hojas de maíz en la otra, la abuela comienza. 15 tamales. Cuando pasa Halloween y el Día de Acción de Gracias, la abuela sigue trabajando duro: 150 tamales, 700 tamales, 850 tamales. Cuando llega el momento de colocar las luces, ¡ha hecho casi mil tamales! Lo suficiente para ayudar a los necesitados y además llenar el árbol con regalos para sus seres queridos. Basada en la propia abuela del autor, quien era el corazón de la familia, esta es una cálida historia sobre la Navidad, la generosidad y, sí, los tamales.Before the first Christmas light is strung, Grandma is hard at work, making thousands of tamales to ensure gifts for her family. This heartwarming tale, based on a true story, explores a grandmother's boundless generosity, and the irresistible magic of tamales.When the weather changes, but way before the Christmas tree is decorated, Grandma prepares. With so many children and grandchildren in her family, she finds a way to put gifts under the tree-- she sells as many tamales as she can! Masa in one hand, corn husks in the other, Grandma&’s just getting started. 15 tamales. As Halloween passes, and Thanksgiving, Grandma is still toiling away in the kitchen: 150 tamales, 700 tamales, 850 tamales. When it&’s time to string the lights for Christmas, she&’s inching closer to 1000 tamales! Enough to give to those in need and pack the tree with gifts for her loved ones.Based on the author&’s own grandmother, who was the heart of the familia, here is a warm story about Christmas, generosity, and, yes, tamales.
Taming the Star Runner (Cascades Ser.)
by S.E. HintonThe classic YA story of a boy, a horse, and pursuit of a dream. TAMING THE STAR RUNNER written by celebrated novelist S.E. Hinton, now available as an eBook for the first time.With an absent mother and a domineering step-father, Travis uses his tough-guy exterior to hide his true passion: writing. After a violent confrontation with his step-father, Travis is sent to live on his uncle&’s horse ranch - exile to a born-and-bred city kid. Angry and yearning for a connection, Travis befriends Casey, the horse-riding instructor at the ranch, and the un-tamable horse in her stable: the Star Runner. When a friend from the city visits with stories of other kids from the neighborhood facing jail time, Travis is more determined than ever that he needs to escape the life of juvenile delinquency he seems destined for. When the offer of a book deal comes through, Travis is hopeful that this is his chance to escape, if only his step-father will stop standing in the way of his dreams.From the author of THE OUTSIDERS, S.E. Hinton once again writes about what it feels like to be unaccepted, and the power in being true to yourself.&“Hinton continues to grow more reflective in her books, but her great understanding, not of what teenagers are but of what they can hope to be, is undiminished.&”—Kirkus ReviewsAn ALA Best Books for Young AdultsAn ALA Quick Pick
Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends: A True Story (Ready-to-Read Level 2) (Pets to the Rescue)
by Andrew ClementsBeginning readers will love reading about the true story of Tara and Tiree, two dogs who saved their owner's life. This Level 2 Ready-to-Read is sure to be a hit with pet lovers!Jim loves to go for long walks with his dogs, Tara and Tiree. One cold winter day, Jim falls through the ice on the frozen lake. Tiree tries to save him and falls through the ice too. What will happen if Tara tries to help them both?
Tata, Tatita, Tata
by ImaplaIn this Spanish edition of Come Closer, Tatita, a young girl&’s five senses take her on a heartfelt journey through sweet memories of her tatita, her grandmother.This moving tale introduces the youngest picture book audience to a girl who misses her grandmother—whom she calls Tata or Tatita, as is traditional in many Spanish-speaking cultures—and yearns to spend time with her. But Tatita is not here any more. The spare, striking illustrations make it ambiguous whether the girl misses her tata because she lives in a faraway place, is ill, or has passed on. Yet this gorgeous, deceptively simple book&’s ending makes it clear that no matter what, your tatita lives in your heart, and you can always hold her in your memory.
Tate's Wild Rescue
by Jenny TurnbullA sweet, funny picture book about an animal-loving girl who invites wild animals to live in her house and be her best friend--with mixed results! Back matter also offers ideas for children on how they can help both wild and companion animals!Tate loves animals, but she worries about the ones who live in the wild—aren&’t they cold? Hungry? Lonely?She is determined to help and comes up with the perfect plan: she&’ll offer one a better life and they will be best friends! To her surprise, none of the wild animals she invites to live with her are impressed with her offerings—Orca is not interested in the kiddie pool, and Tiger would rather hunt than settle for cookies. Maybe Tate will have to look a bit closer to home to find her pawsitively perfect match. Tate&’s heartfelt hope to rescue a wild animal combined with the blunt hilarity of their responses makes this charming story perfect for anyone wild about animals!
Tawny Scrawny Lion (Little Golden Book)
by Kathryn JacksonThe classic Little Golden Book is now available as a Read & Listen ebook! Once there was a tawny scrawny lion who chased monkeys on Monday—kangaroos on Tuesday—zebras on Wednesday—bears on Thursday—camels on Friday—and on Saturday, elephants!So begins the funny, classic Golden story of a family of ten fat rabbits that teaches the hungry lion to eat carrot stew—so that he doesn&’t eat them!This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.
Tawny Scrawny Lion (Little Golden Book)
by Kathryn Jackson"Once there was a tawny scrawny lion who chased monkeys on Monday--kangaroos on Tuesday--zebras on Wednesday--bears on Thursday--camels on Friday--and on Saturday, elephants!" So begins the funny, classic Golden story of a family of ten fat rabbits that teaches the hungry lion to eat carrot stew--so that he doesn't eat "them!" "From the Hardcover edition. "
Tawny Scrawny Lion (Step into Reading)
by Kristen L. DepkenThe Tawny Scrawny Lion stars in his first Step into Reading book! Fans of the Tawny Scrawny Lion, star of one of the bestselling Little Golden Books of all time, will now be able to read about him all on their own! This Step 1 Step into Reading title has been adapted from the original Little Golden Book story for early readers. Freshly illustrated in the style of the original book, this witty tale about the Tawny Scrawny Lion—and the clever rabbits that turn him into a vegetarian with their delicious carrot soup—is the perfect addition to the Step into Reading line. 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.
Taylor Swift: A Baby's First Biography (Tiny Idols)
by J. D. ForesterIntroduce your little ones to Taylor Swift with this read-aloud board book biography that&’s perfect for Swifties young and old.From living on a Christmas tree farm to putting on the highest-grossing tour of all time, Taylor Swift has enchanted millions with her songs. Follow her career in this inspiring board book biography for the youngest readers, with an empowering message and fun Easter eggs that fans of any age will love!Tiny Idols biographies feature BIG stars for the littlest of hands.
Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Wendy LoggiaHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Taylor Swift, the Grammy Award–winning and multiplatinum artist. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book about Taylor Swift--the singer and songwriter whose distinctive talent for storytelling has made her one of the biggest superstars in both country and pop music--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children as well as their Swiftie parents! Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Willie Nelson • Beyoncé • Dolly Parton • Tony Bennett <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Taylor Swift: A Who HQ Illustrated Biography (Who HQ Illustrated Biographies)
by Kirsten Mayer Who HQYou know it&’s true—this book belongs with you!Follow the journey of Taylor Swift, from Nashville open mic nights all the way to her rise as one of the biggest pop music stars of all time.A pitch-perfect accompaniment to your Eras Tour friendship bracelets, this highly illustrated book includes all the iconic nonfiction details that Who HQ is known for.
Taylor Swift: Superstar! (Step into Reading)
by Shana CoreyTaylor Swift is a singer, songwriter, and superstar! Fans ages 4-6 will love learning about their favorite music icon in this Step 2 biography!Is your child a Swiftie in their "wanting to know more" Era? This biography is the perfect fit! Follow the story of Taylor's life--from her childhood growing up on a Christmas Tree farm in Pennsylvania all the way to her sold-out international Eras Tour! This biography uses simple text, short sentences, and full-color illustrations to help new readers learn all about the life, albums, tours, and phenomenal impact of global sensation Taylor Swift!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Taylor Swift: The Story of Me
by Riley BrooksTaylor Swift has grown from country's darling to America's sweetheart!Taylor Swift has been a music superstar since she was a teenager, but now she is doing even more! When she's not selling out arenas, Taylor is making a name for herself in fashion, cosmetics, and even movies. Learn about Taylor's life and work in this awesome book full of pictures and fun facts!
Taylor Swift: Wildest Dreams, A Biography
by Erica WainerA dazzling must-have picture book biography for the rabid Taylor Swift lover. Features illustrations of the pop icon, from childhood to fearless stardom, and the story of how she broke out to share her sparkle with the rest of the world.Since the release of her self-titled first album, Taylor Swift has enchanted the world again and again. The fearless singer-songwriter empowers her listeners to be confident, brave, and expressive. This gorgeous picture book biography follows the big star from her childhood to present day. Follow Taylor’s earliest performances, her musical inspirations, and—above all else—her passion for writing and storytelling. Sweeter than fiction, Taylor’s story is the perfect collectible for every bejeweled Swiftie. There’s only one question: Are you ready for it?
Tea Parties: Delicious Sweets & Savory Treats to Share (American Girl)
by American GirlYoung chefs can learn essential kitchen skills while creating teatime recipes—including cakes, biscuits, scones, savory tea sandwiches, and more. With mouthwatering treats like vanilla-rose teacakes, strawberry shortcakes, and chocolate palmiers to more traditional tea-party fare such as cucumber-mint sandwiches, berry-studded scone bites, and buttery shortbreads, this collection of fifty recipes will appeal to kid chefs of all skill levels. This beautiful cookbook also features easy-to-follow instructions, inspiring full-color photography, and fun ideas for creating different tea parties—including a cozy tea for an after-school playdate, a festive holiday tea party, an al fresco gathering with iced tea and summer treats, and more—that celebrate this beloved and timeless tradition.&“Even the pickiest of eaters will find something to enjoy in one of the six cookbook sections . . . The recipes range in complexity from the straightforward Ham & Cheese Tea Sandwiches to the more laborious Summer Fruit Buttermilk Tart.&” —School Library Journal
Tea Time
by Beth FerryA migh-TEA mix-up leads to a delightful day for a little girl and her grampy.Frannie and Grandy both have an idea about what the perfect day should look like, but when that day arrives, there is a migh-TEA mix-up. Tea gets splashed, sandwiches smashed, and expectations, crushed. Luckily, Frannie and Grandy discover that a perfect day is just one they spend together.New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry partners with award-winning illustrator Dana Wulfekotte to bring us a funny and tender ode to the relationship between children and grandparents.