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Barbra Streisand: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Judy KatschkeHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about legendary music icon, Barbra Streisand. 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 Barbra Streisand--the EGOT-winning singer, actress, and director and star of Funny Girl and Hello, Dolly!--is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: Dolly PartonTaylor SwiftJulie AndrewsBeyoncé
Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare
by Diane Stanley Vennema Peter VennemaA brief biography of the world's most famous playwright, using only historically correct information.
Bare Tree and Little Wind: A Story for Holy Week
by Mitali PerkinsA lyrical, captivating retelling of the Palm Sunday and Easter story from National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins, author of Rickshaw Girl, that is sure to become a beloved tradition for families of faith.Little Wind and the trees of Jerusalem can't wait for Real King to visit. But Little Wind is puzzled when the king doesn't look how he expected. His wise friend Bare Tree helps him learn that sometimes strength is found in sacrifice, and new life can spring up even when all hope seems lost. This story stands apart for its imagination, endearing characters, and how it weaves Old Testament imagery into Holy Week and the promise of Jesus's triumphant return. While the youngest readers will connect to the curious Little Wind, older children and parents will appreciate the layers of meaning and Scriptural references in the story, making it a book families can enjoy together year after year.
Barefoot in the Sand
by Hava Deevon Rotem TeplowWhen Saul was a little boy, he used to listen to stories about a place called Eretz Yisrael – the land of Israel. Everything he heard inspired him and he longed to know what it would be like to live there. He dreamed about being barefoot in the sand; about digging deep into the soil to plant young saplings that, with time and patience, would grow into strong trees full of apples and figs. When he was old enough, determined to make his dream come true, he devised a plan to travel there. But what happens when your dreams come true? Are they as you had imagined them? Follow Saul in this heart-warming tale about growing up and making your dreams come true. Discover the people he meets along the way and the importance of accepting everyone, no matter where they come from. Great things await us all if we are patient enough to discover them and if we are brave enough to pursue or dreams.
Barf Blast (Yucky, Disgustingly Gross, Icky Short St #2)
by Susan BerranA fun, barf-filled action-packed, seriously gross book by the author of the '''Freaky''' series So you know all of those really yucky disgusting and gross, icky things that we talked about in Book One? Well, guess what? There’s more disturbingly gross stuff that your parents don’t like talking about in Book Two! For example, if you “upchuck,” will it land on your head? And where does your nose go when it runs? How did a “streaker” end up in the book? Barf Blast is the perfect follow-up to Book One, and will entertain you with all kinds of disgusting stories The Yucky, Disgustingly Gross, Icky Short Stories series is designed for fast laughs to kick-start even the toughest non-readers. Targeted to ages 7 to 11, these gross, absolutely hilarious tales will leave kids grimacing for more. There's definitely more than enough snot & vomit in this sordid series.
Bark, Barkley, Bark! (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Michelle Barbera Missy PanicoNIMAC-sourced textbook
Bark, George
by Jules Feiffer"Bark, George," says George's mother, and George goes: "Meow," which definitely isn't right, because George is a dog. What's going on with George? Find out in this hilarious picture book from Jules Feiffer. Images and image descriptions available.
Barkley (The Puppy Place)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home.Welcome to the Puppy Place!Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.Barkley takes Lizzies breath away… literally! Barkley, the Great Pyrenees, is a ball of energy, and far too big for the apartment he has been living in. Lizzie does her best to teach him manners, but she can't make him smaller! Then Lizzie stumbles on what just might be the perfect place for this protective, patient pup. Can Lizzie help Barkley get settled in his dream home?
Barkus: Book 1 (Barkus #1)
by Patricia Maclachlan Marc BoutavantMeet Barkus. Barkus is loyal. Barkus is generous. Barkus is family.The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner whirl and twirl across the pages of this delightful pre-chapter book series from award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The accessible text is ideal for even the newest independent reader, while the warm, humorous story and energetic illustrations will appeal to picture book readers as well as advanced readers.
Barkus: Book 3 (Barkus #3)
by Patricia MacLachlanBarkus is back in this third installment of the warm and funny early chapter book series from the Newbery Medal–winning author, Patricia MacLachlan.The lovable dog Barkus and his lucky young owner romp through the pages of this colorful and heartwarming book that's just right for emerging readers and fans of series like Henry and Mudge and Juana and Lucas.PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: The simple text and engaging pictures are just right for readers ready to take their first steps toward reading on their own.CRITCALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES: The New York Times said, "The charm is infectious." and The Horn Book proclaimed, "Fans will be begging for more."BUDDY BOOKS ARE PERENNIAL: Friendships are an integral part of every child's life. Barkus and his owner have lots of adventures together, but they also care about each other's feelings and they love one another unconditionally.AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Patricia MacLachlan has written dozens of books which have received many awards including the prestigious Newbery Medal. From picture books to chapter books to novels, her characters always linger in the minds of readers long after the books are closed.INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST: Marc Boutavant is a star illustrator in France and has a rising profile throughout the world.Perfect for: parents and grandparents, educators, librarians
Barlay!
by Cheryl Kickett-TuckerSometimes grown-ups tell scary stories to teach kids a lesson, but once in a while, those frightening yarns turn out to be true. When Sarah, Jay, and Rene wander off into the bush despite their Grandma’s dire warnings, they find out the hard way how real her fairy tale is. Combining a suspenseful adventure with a dose of good humor, this narrative features a valuable and traditional message of respect for the outdoors.
Barley and the Duck Race: Book 9
by Georgie AdamsThe Longears family are enjoying a beautiful spring day when danger strikes! Burdock the buzzard attacks, and Barley finds himself taking an unexpected dip in the river - and then an even more unexpected flight with Hazel Heron! He lands in Fairweather's Farm Park, in the middle of a Pet Show - but can Barley get home before he's mistaken for one of the pets?Heartwarming and hilarious, with Anna Currey's charming illustrations, this is a brilliant animal adventure series from a bestselling children's author.
Barnaby Unboxed!
by Terry Fan Eric Fan Devin FanFollow perfect pet Barnaby on his perilous journey home through bustling streets, mysterious alleyways, and the untamed wilds of city parks in this gorgeously illustrated tale of friendship, unconditional love and belonging. A stunning, standalone picture book set in the world of The Barnabus Project from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan.Meet Barnaby: he's half mouse and half elephant, with just a dash of flamingo . . . and fully trained!When he's brought home to be pampered and cared for by his very own little girl, life is perfect . . . until a new, even more perfect pet comes on the scene. Suddenly Barnaby is no longer the most perfect pet around, and his little girl doesn't seem interested in him anymore. Feeling unappreciated, Barnaby runs away and finds himself swept up on a wild journey through the city and an emotional search for home in a tale of love found, lost and found again. In a poignant follow-up to their award-winning, internationally bestselling picture book The Barnabus Project, The Fan Brothers and their brother Devin Fan have once again crafted a heartfelt and sweetly sensitive story full of adventure, friendship and family that will enchant readers of all ages.
Barnaby the Bedbug Detective
by Catherine Stier Karen Sapp"Maybe I'm not the hero type. But I can dream. Sometimes I dream I'm a rescue dog, saving a child lost in the woods. Or a guide dog, helping a person who cannot see. Or a police dog, tracking sneaky robbers. But when I wake up, I must face the truth. It's mostly big dogs who do those jobs. And I'm just Barnaby, a small mutt living in an animal shelter." Barnaby has big dreams, but he finds his true calling when he's adopted into a loving home and becomes a bedbug-sniffing dog--helping to find hidden bedbugs in hotels, on airplanes, in movie theaters, and even in people's homes!
Barney (The Puppy Place #57)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home.Welcome to the Puppy Place!Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Lizzie Peterson is excited to watch her best friend Maria in an equestrian competition. As the horses get ready to compete, a curious dachshund races straight into the ring! When Lizzie finds that the puppy belongs to a family who is a bit overwhelmed, she decides to help them re-home Barney. But finding the perfect owners for this loud and peppy dog might not be so easy.
Barnum's Bones: How Barnum Brown Discovered The Most Famous Dinosaur In The World
by Boris Kulikov Tracey FernBarnum Brown's (1873-1963) parents named him after the circus icon P.T. Barnum, hoping that he would do something extraordinary--and he did! As a paleonotologist for the American Museum of Natural History, he discovered the first documented skeleton of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as most of the other dinosaurs on display there today. An appealing and fun picture book biography, with zany and stunning illustrations by Boris Kulikov, BARNUM'S BONES captures the spirit of this remarkable man. Barnum's Bones is one The Washington Post's Best Kids Books of 2012.
Barnyard Buddies (Good Dog #7)
by Cam HigginsIn this irresistible seventh book of the Good Dog series, Bo doesn&’t want to miss any of the barnyard fun!Bo loves having lots of friends on the farm. There&’s always something to do and a barnyard buddy to play with. Bo doesn&’t want to lose out on a single second with any of them, but he can&’t be in two places at once! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Good Dog chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Barnyard Critters: Level 2 (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by ZondervanThese exciting photos and facts show children the wonders of God’s creation. Includes simple text perfect for level two readers. Titles include: Rainforest Creatures; Under the Sea; Birds of the Air; Bugs, Bugs, Bugs; Freezing Friends; and Creatures Down Under. Rainforest Creatures features unusual yet familiar animals like the sloth and the tree kangaroo and facts about their habitat. Under the Sea will feature facts about sea creatures such as the giant squid, baseball fish, and the blue-ringed octopus. Birds of the Air will include facts about flying friends like the macaw, toucan, flamingo, and yellow-bellied sapsucker. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs will tell about stinkbugs, dung beetles, killer bees, and more. Creatures Down Under will tell about the platypus, kookaburra, kangaroo, and crocodile and coral. Freezing Friends will focus on Polar bears, seal, penguin, and walrus. Farm Animal Babies will focus on familiar farm animal babies, their special names, and characteristics. Forest Animal Babies will focus on fun forest animal babies like raccoons, mountain lions, and baby birds and their special characteristics. Jungle Animal Babies will focus on fun jungle animal babies like monkeys, panthers, and baby birds and their special characteristics.
Barnyard Hullabaloo (Early Reader Ser.)
by Francesca Simon Emily BolamEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Naughty Fox is on the prowl again, and the animals of Potter's Barn must come up with a plan to get rid of him once and for all. It's time to create a Barnyard Hullabaloo!
Barry: The Fish With Fingers
by Sue HendraLife under the sea can be as dull as dishwater, until Barry arrives, that is. See, Barry is no ordinary fish-he's a fish withfingers! And fingers mean finger puppets, finger painting, knitting, counting to ten, tickling, and all sorts of fun things. It isn't long before all of the other fish want fingers, too. Life under the sea will never be the same again. . . . Sue Hendra's hilarious text and bright, bold, colorful art will have youngsters begging to read this story again and again. Fro...
Bartholomew and the Oobleck (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussJoin Bartholomew Cubbins in Dr. Seuss&’s Caldecott Honor–winning picture book about a king&’s magical mishap! Bored with rain, sunshine, fog, and snow, King Derwin of Didd summons his royal magicians to create something new and exciting to fall from the sky. What he gets is a storm of sticky green goo called Oobleck—which soon wreaks havock all over his kingdom! But with the assistance of the wise page boy Bartholomew, the king (along with young readers) learns that the simplest words can sometimes solve the stickiest problems.
Bartholomew and the Oobleck: Read & Listen Edition (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussIn this Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, join Bartholomew Cubbins in Dr. Seuss&’s classic tale of one king&’s magical mishap. Bored with rain, sun, fog, and snow, King Derwin of Didd summons his royal magicians to create something new and exciting to fall from the sky. What he gets is a storm of sticky green globs called Oobleck, which soon causes a royal mess. But with the assistance of the wise page boy Bartholomew, the king (along with young readers) learns that the simplest words can sometimes solve the biggest problems.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Bartolomé y el glúpiti (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussEdición en español del álbum ilustrado de Dr. Seuss, ganador de la Mención de Honor Caldecott, que trata el tema de hacernos responsables de nuestros propios actos y de ser capaces de decir «¡lo siento!». En este divertido álbum ilustrado, el joven paje Bartolomé Cubbins (protagonista de Los 500 sombreros de Bartolomé Cubbins) le da una lección de buen comportamiento al viejo rey Derwin. Aburrido de la lluvia, el sol, la niebla y la nieve, Derwin ordena a sus magos crear algo «nuevo» que caiga del cielo. ¡Lo que obtiene es un aguacero de una sustancia verde y pegajosa llamada glúpiti, que amenaza con destruir todo su reino! Pero con la ayuda del sabio Bartolomé, el Rey (y los lectores) aprenden que, a veces, las palabras más sencillas pueden resolver los mayores problemas.Las ediciones rimadas y en español de los clásicos de Dr. Seuss publicadas por Random House brindan la maravillosa oportunidad de disfrutar de sus historias a más de treinta y ocho millones de personas hispanohablantes en Estados Unidos. Los lectores podrán divertirse con las ediciones en español de The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!), y Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!). Ideal tanto para leer en casa como en la escuela, estos libros han sido meticulosamente traducidos, respetando la rima, por autores y traductores latinoamericanos, y supervisados por Teresa Mlawer, reconocida y galardonada traductora durante más de cincuenta años.A Spanish edition of Dr. Seuss's Caldecott-Honor winning picture book about taking responsibility and saying you're sorry!In this hilarious picture book featuring unrhymed verse, young page boy Bartholomew Cubbins (star of Dr. Seuss's The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins) teaches old King Derwin a lesson in good behavior. Bored with rain, sun, fog, and snow, Derwin orders his royal magicians to create something "new" to fall down from the sky. What he gets is a downpour of sticky green goo called Oobleck, which soon threatens to wreck his entire kingdom! But with the assistance of wise Bartholomew, the king (along with young readers) learns that the simplest words can sometimes solve the biggest problems.Random House's rhymed Spanish-language editions of classic Dr. Seuss books make the joyful experience of reading Dr. Seuss books available for the more than 38 million people in the United States who speak Spanish. Readers can enjoy over 30 different classic Dr. Seuss titles including The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez dos peces pez rojo pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!); and Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!). Perfect for home and classroom use, they are meticulously translated in rhyme by native Latin American Spanish speakers overseen by award-winning translator Teresa Mlawer.