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Elmo's ABC Song (Pictureback(R))
by Random HouseElmo and his friends teach boys and girls ages 1 to 4 the letters of the alphabet in this Sesame Street storybook. Bright, crisp photographs showcase the Sesame Street characters, the letters from A to Z, and the many items that begin with each letter.
Elmo's Alphabet Fun (Pictureback(R))
by Jennifer LibertsIt's Alphabet Day at school, and Elmo is ready to learn his letters! This paperback picture book includes Sesame Street stickers for each letter of the alphabet!Elmo, Abby, Julia, and other Sesame Street friends are extra excited for school because today is Alphabet Day. Their preschool teacher has them singing the ABC song, decorating letters, and playing a fun alphabet game! Young children will love learning their letters with Elmo.Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world. Sesame Street is the most trusted name in early learning.
Elmo's Colors (Pictureback(R))
by Naomi KleinbergElmo and his friends help toddlers learn their colors in this all-new Sesame Street paperback book available as an ebook. Full-color photographs of Sesame Street characters and lots of colorful objects make learning with Sesame Street super-duper, colorful fun!
Elmo's Super-Duper Birthday (Pictureback(R))
by Joe Mathieu Naomi KleinbergElmo celebrates his birthday with his Sesame Street friends by eating cake, playing games, and opening presents. Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will love this Sesame Street birthday storybook!
Elmore
by Holly HobbieThe creator of the Toot & Puddle series brings us Elmore--the warmhearted porcupine sure to steal the hearts of a new generation of Holly Hobbie fans!Elmore is a porcupine desperate to make friends. But it is hard to seek closeness with others when you're covered with spikes that shoot off your back every so often. Elmore suffers rejection and heartbreak, but the goodness of his forest community ultimately shines through as the animals find a way to connect with this prickly bundle of love.Holly Hobbie is the creator of the beloved Toot & Puddle series and now brings us a character for the next generation. Just as charming, funny, and good-hearted as her little pigs, Elmore the porcupine will snuggle and prickle his way securely into the picture-book canon.
Elmore and Pinky
by Holly HobbieA prickly porcupine searches for a best friend in this sequel to Elmore from Toot & Puddle author Holly Hobbie.Elmore the porcupine feels warm and comfortable in his neighborhood, and has many friends. But lately he has been feeling that he is missing someone, someone who will always be there -- a best friend. His uncle assures him that those kinds of friendships just happen over time, but determined Elmore goes out in search of one anyway. Then Elmore meets Pinky, a skunk who has a similar problem. Likely companions for Pinky are deterred because...well, he stinks! As the two commiserate and spend time together, they accept each other's shortcomings and develop what each of them wants most: a real friendship with a best friend.Holly Hobbie tenderly renders these sweet and relatable characters in exquisite watercolor, and has us rooting for them to the end.
Elmore the Christmas Moose (Elmore the Moose)
by Mike Boldt Dev PettyA hilarious and heartwarming Christmas story about a moose who wants to be one of Santa's reindeer. This charming picture book comes from the comic minds of the the duo that brought you I Don't Want to Be a Frog and Don't Eat Bees.Dear Mr. Claus, I am writing to apply for the temporary Christmas reindeer position . . .When Santa places a job listing in the North Pole newspaper for a replacement reindeer, Elmore the moose eagerly applies. Sure, he can't actually, you know . . . fly, but how hard could it be??In scene after scene of hilariously dedicated trying . . . and failing, Elmore perseveres in his dream to become a part of Santa's trusted team. Young readers will love Elmore's wry, funny letters to Santa as he continues on his quest. And they will shed a happy tear when the perfect opportunity arises for Elmore to shine simply by being himself. Families at Christmas (and many Christmases to come) will love sharing this heartfelt, hilarious tale about a can-do moose who embodies the true spirit of the holiday.
Elodie the Lamb Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book (The Farm Animal Fairies #2)
by Daisy Meadows<P>Farm animal antics! <P>Rachel and Kirsty are visiting beautiful Greenfields Farm. They've been given the very special job of taking care of all the baby animals that live there. But the farm is not as peaceful as it seems . . . The ducklings are barking, the lambs are meowing, and the foals are oinking. Jack Frost has kidnapped the Farm Animal Fairies' magic animals and everything at Greenfields is all mixed up! <P>Fortunately, best friends Rachel and Kirsty are on the case. It's a good thing, too -- Elodie is lost without her lamb! Find the magic animal in each book and help save the farm magic!
Eloise at Christmastime: With Audio Recording (Eloise)
by Kay ThompsonIt’s Eloise’s sixtieth birthday—though she’s still not a day over six. Celebrate both her birthday and Christmas with this sweet holiday classic that now comes with a CD narrated by the brilliant Bernadette Peters!It’s absolutely Christmas, but I don’t mind a bit. I give everyone a present for that’s the thing of it. So when it’s everly Christmastime, and you’re under your Christmas trees, simply tinkle a bell and have a trinkle, and remember, me Eloise! Deck the halls of The Plaza Hotel with tinsel and holly, singing fa la la la lolly with the very special little girl who lives there—Eloise! Eloise’s fans—young and old—will love, love, love this new book & CD edition narrated by the talented Bernadette Peters!
Eloise the Flame Dragon (Dragon Girls)
by Maddy MaraWe are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!Three friends, Eloise, Ash, and Maya, have just discovered that they share an amazing gift. They can transform into powerful Fire Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest.Once there, Eloise learns that she is the mighty Flame Dragon. She must lead Ash and Maya on an epic quest to a place in the forest called the Fire Realm, which only appears once every one thousand years. An evil queen is gaining power there. She must be stopped—and Eloise and her friends are just the dragons for the job!Read all the books in the Fire Dragon arc! #16: Eloise the Flame Dragon #17: Ash the Blaze Dragon#18: Maya the Ember Dragon
Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown Ups
by Hilary Knight Kay ThompsonMeet Eloise, the precocious darling of the Plaza Hotel. Eloise is a little girl who lives at The Plaza Hotel in New York. She is not yet pretty but she is already a Person. Henry James would want to study her. Queen Victoria would recognize her as an Equal. The New York Jets would want to have her on "their" side. Lewis Carroll would love her (once he got over the initial shock). She knows "everything" about The Plaza. She is interested in people when they are not "boring. " She has Inner Resources. If you take her home with you, you will always be glad you did. Images and image descriptions available.
Elsa And Her Cubs
by Joy AdamsonFrom the Book Jacket: In 1956, George Adamson, Senior Game Warden of the Northern Frontier District in Africa, killed a lioness, who had charged him, and brought home to his wife, Joy, three little lionesses only a few days old. Two of the cubs were sent to a zoo in Holland. The third, Elsa, remained with the Adamsons as an affectionate member of the household. In time Elsa had cubs of her own in the bush and brought them to meet the Adamsons. Because of the many photographs the Adamsons have taken of Elsa and her cubs, Mrs. Adamson has made another book so that others may share and enjoy them. She tells here the story of Elsa's cubs from the first time Elsa brought them to camp until they were taken to the Serengeti National Game Park when they were fifteen months old. With picture Descriptions.
Elsie's Bird
by Jane YolenElsie is a city girl. She loves the noise of the cobbled streets of Boston. But when her mother dies and her father moves them to the faraway prairies of Nebraska, Elsie hears only the silence, and she feels alone in the wide sea of grass. Her only comfort is her canary, Timmy Tune. But when Timmy flies out the window, Elsie is forced to run after him, into the tall grass of the prairie, where she's finally able to hear the voice of the prairie-beautiful and noisy- and she begins to feel at home. Jane Yolen and David Small create a remarkable, poetic, vividly rendered book about finding one's place in the world.
Elton John: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Jennifer DusslingHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about music icon and "Rocket Man," Elton John. 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 Elton John--the Grammy-award winning singer, pianist, and composer known for hits including "Your Song" and "Benny and the Jets"--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children as well as their parents and grandparents who are Elton fans.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Willie Nelson • Beyoncé • Dolly Parton • Taylor Swift • Tony Bennett
Elvis Is King!
by Jonah WinterElvis Presley--the King of Rock 'n' Roll, still beloved by millions of Americans--comes to vibrant, gyrating life in this extraordinary picture-book biography from an award-winning author and the winner of a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award.Here's the perfect book for anyone who wants to introduce rock 'n' roll and its king to the child in their lives. In single- page "chapters" with titles like "The First Cheeseburger Ever Eaten by Elvis" and "Shazam! A Blond Boy Turns into a Black-Haired Teenager," readers can follow key moments in Presley's life, from his birth on the wrong side of the railroad tracks in the Deep South, to playing his first guitar in grade school, to being so nervous during a performance as a teenager that he starts shaking . . . and changes the world!Jonah Winter and Red Nose Studio have created a tour-de-force that captures a boy's loneliness and longing, along with the energy and excitement, passion, and raw talent that was Elvis Presley."Readers will want to pore over this thoroughly engaging volume." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Elvis Is Missing #1 (The Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club #1)
by Bruce HaleBlast off into space and come along for an intergalactic mystery—with plenty of pizza—in this first book of the illustrated chapter book series, Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club!It&’s another ordinary Friday night in the suburbs for the Garcia-Jackson family: Mateo and Valentina&’s favorite show is on TV. Mateo&’s best friend, Booker, is over. And their babysitter, Jennica, is definitely keeping an eye on them and not playing with her phone.But when Elvis, the family&’s dog, bolts out of the house, barking uncontrollably at someone—or something—in the backyard, the kids go investigate…only to watch Elvis disappear through a mysterious portal!The three kids, with their babysitter in tow, have no choice but to follow him—adventuring through deep space, where they&’ll encounter aliens, dodge asteroids, and defy gravity—as they attempt to find their furry best friend (and make it back home before bedtime!).Illustrator Luke Séguin-Magee brings this hilarious story to life with out-of-this-world black-and-white spot art.
Elvis Presley: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Lisa Jean RogersDream big with a Little Golden Book biography about the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley! 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 Elvis Presley—legendary movie star and the King of Rock and Roll thanks to songs like "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Hound Dog"—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children and fans of any age.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:Dolly PartonTaylor SwiftThe BeatlesElton JohnWillie NelsonThe Bee Gees
Elvis and the Underdogs: Secrets, Secret Service, And Room Service (Elvis And The Underdogs Ser. #2)
by Jenny LeeIt's been months since Benji's former therapy dog, Elvis, was whisked away by the Secret Service, but Benji still misses him terribly. Luckily, because Elvis is now the president's dog, Benji can keep tabs on him via all the pictures and videos that are online.While watching footage of the president's speech on the White House lawn, Benji and his friends Alexander and Taisy notice Elvis doing something very strange with his tail. Could he be trying to send them a message?And so begins another madcap adventure in which these underdog best friends will have to find a way to get to DC, discover the truth behind Elvis's secret-coded cry for help, and solve a national pastry crisis . . . or Benji may have to say good-bye to his beloved Elvis for good.
Emancipation Proclamation: Lincoln and the Dawn of Liberty (Carter G Woodson Award Book (Awards))
by Tonya BoldenPublished on the anniversary of when President Abraham Lincoln&’s order went into effect, this book offers readers a unique look at the events that led to the Emancipation Proclamation. Filled with little-known facts and fascinating details, it includes excerpts from historical sources, archival images, and new research that debunks myths about the Emancipation Proclamation and its causes. Complete with a timeline, glossary, and bibliography, Emancipation Proclamation is an engrossing new historical resource from award-winning children&’s book author Tonya Bolden.Praise for Emancipation Proclamation:FOUR STARRED REVIEWS "A convincing, handsomely produced argument..." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Bolden makes excellent use of primary sources; the pages are filled with archival photos, engravings, letters, posters, maps, newspaper articles, and other period documents. Detailed captions and a glossary interpret them for today&’s readers." —School Library Journal, starred review "The language soars, powerfully communicating not just the facts about the Emancipation Proclamation but its meaning for those who cared most passionately." —Booklist, starred review "Bolden tackles these questions in a richly illustrated overview of the lead-up to the Proclamation, organizing and reiterating information already familiar to many middle-schoolers, while introducing material that will probably be eye-opening to students who have taken their textbook&’s version of history at face value." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children&’s Books, starred reviewAward School Library Journal Best Book of 2013 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbons List 2013 Notable Children's Books from ALSC 2014 2014 Carter G.Woodson Middle Level Book Award
Emeline at the Circus
by Marjorie PricemanFrom Caldecott Honor artist and author of the best-selling How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World comes a hilarious picture book romp about the things you can learn and the fun you can have at the circus. When Emeline's teacher, Miss Splinter, takes the second grade on a field trip to the circus, she's careful to make sure it's a learning experience. While she reads -- the text of the book consists of her "lessons" -- the pictures show Emeline getting mixed up in the performances in the circus ring. She becomes a lion tamer, an acrobat, a trapeze artist, and more, before Miss Splinter realizes what's going on. Marjorie Priceman's vibrant, saturated paintings make this dazzling sight gag a feast for the eye. Children will applaud Emeline, laugh out loud at Miss Splinter, and painlessly soak up a few facts about animals, acrobats, and circuses along the way.
Emergency Kittens!
by Jody Jensen ShafferGot a problem? Having a tough day? Maybe you need . . . EMERGENCY KITTENS!!!!!Who needs boring ol' superheroes who leap giant buildings and run faster than locomotives when your day can be saved by the cuddly, super-cute, full-on feline charm of Mimi, Twee-Twee, and Adorbs, aka EMERGENCY KITTENS!!!Meet the EMERGENCY KITTENS, a trio of furry, gentle superheroes who come to the rescue with their incredible cuteness when the going gets tough. When bullies steal Sheldon's ball in the playground, a pack of your usual, everyday, human caped crusaders leaps to the rescue. But when their showy feats of strength and agility fail to impress, some real heroes step in to save the day: EMERGENCY KITTENS!!! With their unending cuteness and unforgivably adorable purrs, this mighty trio of fluffy goodness turns any sticky situation into one of pure cuddles.Pages of silly, good-natured giggles await any kid who loves superheroes, cats, or really funny read-alouds. And parents and teachers will like the gentle way this story subtly teaches that kindness and cuddles can often solve a problem that strength and muscle cannot.And reviewers love the EMERGENCY KITTENS!"These kitties will win hearts with a glossy-eyed glance."—Kirkus"radiant preciousness. . . . Even hardened skeptics will fall to helpless babbling at each glimpse of the fuzzy felines gamboling through Mottram&’s bright suburban scenes."—Booklist"A winning, child-pleasing combo: superheroes and fuzzy kittens. In this Batman-meets-Fluffy tale of rescue, the Emergency Kittens bound off the page and come out victorious."—BookPage
Emergency Monster Squad
by Dave HorowitzA hilarious day in the life of two EMS workers who drive an "amboolance," rushing to the aid of injured monsters.Meet Sally and Gus--the crackerjack emergency medical services team who come to help when someone is sick or injured. But the someones in their world are a little unearthly--which means they're on the Emergency Monster Squad! Ride along with these everyday heroes as they drive their amboolance to answer the calls of a zombie with chest pains, a fractured skeleton, and a very pregnant kraken mama. It's a hair-raising job, but someone's gotta do it--and you never know what will happen when they crank up their siren and flash those lights!
Emi Isn't Scared of Monsters
by Alina TysoeFrom Alina Tysoe, the creator of the smash-hit webcomic "What's Up Beanie?" comes a hilarious bedtime picture book about what it means to show bravery in the face of the creatures that go bump in the night!Emi is not scared of monsters. Definitely not. Not even a teeny bit. In fact, Emi is so not scared that tonight she has a plan to catch a monster herself. She and her puppy side-kick, Cookie, have set a trap and are, very bravely, hiding in wait under the covers. But, when Cookie chases her runaway ball into the dangerous dark of the house, Emi must face her fears as this monster hunt turns into a rescue mission!
Emile and the Field
by Kevin YoungIn this lyrical picture book from an award-winning poet, a young boy cherishes a neighborhood field throughout the changing seasons. With stunning illustrations and a charming text, this beautiful story celebrates a child's relationship with nature. There was a boynamed Emilewho fellin love with a field.It was wideand blue--and if you could haveseen itso would've you.Emile loves the field close to his home--in spring, summer, and fall, when it gives him bees and flowers, blossoms and leaves. But not as much in winter, when he has to share his beautiful, changeable field with other children...and their sleds. This relatable and lyrical ode to one boy's love for his neighborhood field celebrates how spending time in nature allows children to dream, to imagine...and even to share.
Emily
by Barbara Cooney Michael BedardA young girl who lives across the street from the reclusive Emily Dickinson gets her chance to meet the poet when her mother is invited to play the piano for Emily. The girl sneaks up to Emily's room and exchanges a small gift for an authentic poem, which is included in the book.