- Table View
- List View
Ghosts for Breakfast
by Stanley Todd Terasaki Zetta Elliott Shelly ShinjoPON! PON! PON! PON!The pounding on the door brings three unexpected guests to our young narrator's home -- Mr. Omi, Mr. Omaye, and Mr. Ono. The Troublesome Triplets, as they are called because they always seem to have some sort of complaint, have just seen ghosts -- dozens of them -- in Farmer Tanaka's field! The ghosts were long and thin and white, very white, and they were dancing in the moonlight.Papa thinks the situation is great fun, but his son isn't so sure. After all, there are ghosts out there. So Papa decides to get to the bottom of the Triplets' story. He sets off to hunt the ghosts, and he takes his son with him. <P><P> Set in California in the 1920s, this delightful father-son story speaks to all young children who yearn to overcome their fears. Readers also come to realize the hazards of jumping to conclusions, for things aren't always what they seem. In 2000, Lee & Low established its annual New Voices Award to encourage writers of color to enter the field of children's literature. Ghosts for Breakfast was one of the honorees that year.
Ghosts! Ghostly Tales from Folklore (I Can Read #Level 2)
by Alvin SchwartzSeven, easy-to-read ghost stories based on folk tales and legends. You'll be haunted by bossy ghosts, helpful ghosts, tricky ghosts, messy ghosts, funny ghosts and a ghost who wants his stuff back. There's even a ghost bully who gets what's coming to her. Some pictures are described.
Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun: Now Museum, Now You Don't; Ghouls Just Want To Have Fun; Escape From The Roller Ghoster; Beware The Werewolf (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #10)
by Andres MiedosoWatch out for ghouls on the dance floor in the tenth book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!School dances are tricky. Everybody wants to go, but nobody wants to dance. The music is too loud for anyone to talk. Teachers are there watching kids, but telling them to go out and have a good time. Oh, and at Kersville Elementary…be careful because you&’ll have to watch out for ghouls on the dance floor! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Giant Island
by Jane Yolen Doug KeithIn this wondrous book by award-winning fantasy author Jane Yolen and award-winning fantasy illustrator Doug Keith, two children and a dog explore the coves and caves of a tiny island. Under the watchful eye of Grandpa, the kids are thrilled to discover a huge surprise: the craggy rocks, tufted grass, and wind-swept trees on Giant Island are much more than they seem. Stunning watercolor illustrations with a timeless, mythical feel depict the island above and below the water, as it rises and sinks. Perceptive young readers may giggle or gasp when they realize that the entire island is a giant, and then will revel in knowing the giant secret that the main characters have yet to discover. Jane Yolen's text entrances readers with hints of age-old magic, and pays tribute to mystery, curiosity, and friendship. Doug Keith's paintings invite readers to match the shiny rocks to the giant's eyes, the tunnel to his ears, and the trees and dripping water plants to his hair. Are the kids the first to learn the secret of Giant Island, or has Grandpa brought them here to discover for themselves what he discovered many years before? Visit Giant Island, where fantastical adventures await.
Giant Lizards (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3)
by Ginjer L. ClarkeLeapin' lizards! Kids have always been fascinated by reptiles, both living and extinct. Now they'll learn all about lizards that lived with the dinosaurs and still roam the earth today. With clear, simple text and bright, bold artwork, this Level 3 Penguin Young Reader is perfect for the home and classroom!
Giant Pandas (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by AnnMarie AndersonLearn all about Pandas in this new Level 2 reader.A new Scholastic level 2 reader about cuddly, adorable pandas: what do they eat? What are their habitats like? What does it mean when we say pandas are an endangered species? Includes full color photographs and easy-to-read text.
Giant Pandas (Wild Life LOL!)
by ScholasticMeet the playful panda - China's national treasure. Wild Life LOL! introduces young readers to some of the most amazing animals on the planet in a surprising and laugh-out-loud-funny way. Each book is brimming with colorful photos, bite-sized text, wacky facts, jokes, and riddles that will entertain every child who picks it up.
Giant Squid: Mystery of the Deep (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3 Ser.)
by Pamela Johnson Jennifer DusslingTalk about a BIG catch! The 25-foot squid hauled in by a fishing boat off the coast of New Zealand in December 1997 was one of the most amazing stories of that year! Here's a fascinating look at the giant squid, cephalopods in general, and the implications of this extra-ordinary discovery--written in conjunction with The American Museum of Natural History.
Giant Squid: Mystery of the Deep (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3)
by Jennifer DusslingTalk about a BIG catch! The 25-foot squid hauled in by a fishing boat off the coast of New Zealand in December 1997 was one of the most amazing stories of that year! Here's a fascinating look at the giant squid, cephalopods in general, and the implications of this extra-ordinary discovery--written in conjunction with The American Museum of Natural History.
Giant: A Panda of the Enchanted Forest
by Xuan Loc XuanA panda bear and his woodland friends must save the Sichuan Forest from careless developers in this illustrated children&’s book. Giant the panda is lounging in the majestic forest, chewing on bamboo shoots, when a forest fire starts. People from the city are clear-burning the forest for development! Giant seeks help and tries to extinguish the fire. It will take the heroic efforts of Giant and his friends to save the Sichuan forest and its many inhabitants. Featuring charming illustrations from talented Vietnamese artist Xuan Loc Xuan, Giant: The Panda of the Enchanted Forest is an invitation for kids to get in touch with nature and respect unfamiliar animals and trees at risk of extinction.This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Giants Are Very Brave People
by Florence Parry HeideA little giant learns to be brave with the help of a new friend, in this classic picture book from Florence Parry Heide, author of The Shrinking of Treehorn In a new edition, revisit this sweet, funny story of a giant finding his courage from Florence Parry Heide, author of The Shrinking of Treehorn and Princess Hyacinth. Illustrator Merrill Rainey puts a new contemporary spin on this fractured fairytale with his bright, playful cartoon style.Everyone is afraid of something, but Bigelow is afraid of just about everything–clouds, alphabet soup, baths. One day Bigelow meets a tiny woman who is afraid of HIM. Luckily, Bigelow is better at making friends than being a scary, and soon Mrs. Pimberly and Bigelow are eating pancakes together. Mrs. Pimberly is surprised Bigelowe is scared of so many things. Maybe if he acted more like a fierce giant and shouted &“Fee Fi Fo Fum!&” he wouldn't be so scared. Can these magic words really help Bigelow conquer his fear?The perfect storytime book for the child who needs a little help learning to be brave. Parents and grandparents will love sharing this touching but humorous reimagined classic, while kids will love roaring with Bigelow, &“Fee Fi Fo Fum!&”
Gibberish
by Young VoBEST OF THE YEARKirkus · Parents · Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association · Chicago Public Library · Washington Post · Evanston Public Library · Los Angeles Public LibraryCharlotte Huck Recommended BookCommon Sense Media SelectionIt’s Dat’s first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, and Dat doesn’t know the language. To Dat, everything everybody says — from the school bus driver to his new classmates — sounds like gibberish. How is Dat going to make new friends if they can’t understand each other?Luckily there’s a friendly girl in Dat’s class who knows that there are other ways to communicate, besides just talking. Could she help make sense of the gibberish?P R A I S E“A superb picture book.”—The Wall Street Journal“Masterly. A tender reflection.”—The New York Times★ “The execution is stellar. A visually and emotionally immersive immigration story.”—Kirkus (starred)★ “Delightful. Beginning readers will love this book as the illustrations say it all.”—School Library Connection (starred)★ “Will give hope to kids dealing with a new country and could inspire others to reach out to struggling immigrant children.”—Booklist (starred)
Gibones, los simios cantores (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level J #23)
by Susan RingNIMAC-sourced textbook. ¿Conoces a los gibones? Se dice que son los simios cantores. Lee este libro para saber más sobre ellos.
Giddy Up, Li'l Buckaroos!
by Mark IacolinaBuckaroos ride. Buckaroos wrangle. Buckaroos spurs go jingle jangle. This rollicking, rhyming book will have young cowboys and girls eager to pull on their boots, put on their hats, and saddle up. With his trusty dog by his side, this little buckaroo goes riding through a rootin tootin day filled with action, fun, and even a first place prize!
Giddy Up, Unicorn!
by DANI GOMEZA sweet and sparkling picture book about a tattooed dad and his daughter's mutual and boundless love of all things unicorns.Emma loves unicorns! And her dad does, too. Unicorn stories, unicorn slippers, unicorn dolls and drawings. Emma wants all the unicorns and her dad is right there with her for all of it. As her interests change and Emma grows older, her dad holds onto those precious memories.All good sparkly things come full circle as this strong and sensitive dad is able to dust off his favorite unicorns and create new memories of his "little" girl as both of their lives giddy up and grow.This timely tale of sweet memories is a must for fathers and daughters alike.
Gift & Box
by Ellen MayerFollow the adventures of Gift and Box as they travel from Grandma's house to Sofia's front door!Gift and Box are a package, dropped off with love from Grandma at the local post office. But being a package together on a long postal voyage is not always easy. There are ships to board, oceans to cross and bumpy truck rides! Can Gift and Box arrive in one piece?Come along for the ride on this delightful journey of friendship that showcases the wonder of receiving a gift by mail, and the love both a grandma and child feel as they&’re connected by a simple package from far away.
Gift Time! (Pictureback(R))
by Random HouseThis all-new storybook is based on the brand-new DreamWorks Trolls TV series TrollsTopia--premiering soon! Includes colorful pull-out card stock characters and scenes!Trolls fans 3 to 7 will love this full-color storybook that picks up the adventures of Poppy and Branch where the DreamWorks Trolls World Tour movie leaves off. Children will meet the friendliest Country Western Troll Holly Darlin', and learn about friendship and appreciating differences, and how differences and diversity bring everyone together. Featuring full-color pull-out card stock characters and scenes.
Gift of the Christmas Cookie: Sharing the True Meaning of Jesus' Birth
by Dandi Daley MackallIt’s the Christmas season during a time when people had little money to spend. Cookie jars held pennies, not Christmas cookies. So when Jack smells something delicious coming from the kitchen, he can’t believe his nose. Cookies! But his excitement turns to disappointment when he learns the cookies aren’t for him. Instead, Mother is baking them for the needy people at their church. While Jack helps roll out the dough, his mother tells him the legend of the Christmas cookie. In a captivating interplay of simple words and beautiful illustrations, The Legend of the Christmas Cookie tells a tender story of giving—not just cookies, but gifts of the heart that last forever.
Gifted and Talented Workbook for Kids: 101 Engaging Activities to Nurture Budding Skills and Interests
by Rachel MartinoHelp kids hone their skills and intelligence with fun activities for ages 5 to 7The best way for kids to learn new things and test their skills is by solving problems and answering questions on their own. This colorful summer workbook gets them started, with 101 activities that are modeled after Gifted and Talented education programming. Each one is designed to engage kids and boost their academic ability, with exercises that cover everything from solving math problems and spotting patterns to critical thinking and writing.This workbook is an excellent summer bridge learning tool, keeping your child's mind active during the vacation. Its exercises ensure a smooth transition from kindergarten to 1st grade.Develop young minds—With a wide range of activities, kids will practice their test skills and explore topics like language, science, and art.Tips for parents—Each exercise includes a brief note to explain the different skills it teaches, so parents and caregivers know exactly what kids are learning.Next steps—Learn about Gifted and Talented programming and find out how this book can help kids prepare for placement assessments in the future.Give kids the tools to explore their skills and gain academic confidence with the Gifted and Talented Workbook for Kids.
Gifts from Georgia's Garden: How Georgia O'Keeffe Nourished Her Art
by Lisa RobinsonCome behind the scenes of Georgia O&’Keeffe&’s famous flower paintings to her sustainable homestead in New Mexico, where art was everything and everything was art.Most of us have heard the name Georgia O&’Keeffe— she&’s one of the most famous women in art history. But did you know that for most of her life, she lived on her own land in New Mexico, grew her own food, bought locally, and even made her own clothing?Georgia&’s garden and her art fed and enriched one another, just as her bean plants enriched the soil and her home-grown feasts fed her friends. In spite of the era&’s prejudice against female artists, Georgia lived and thrived in her verdant sanctuary well into old age. Soothing and inspiring, Gifts from Georgia&’s Garden illuminates the life and philosophy of a figure every child should know. Backmatter adds context to O&’Keeffe&’s story and invites families to try out her sustainable gardening techniques— and her pecan butterball cookies.Gifts for Georgia&’s Garden is the latest in Lisa Robinson&’s collection of thoughtful, artfully-told picture book biographies on figures who broke the mold and made history because of it. Hadley Hooper, a painter in her own right and the illustrator of books about Matisse (The Iridescence of Birds) and Giacometti (Two Brothers, Four Hands), perfectly evokes Georgia O&’Keeffe&’s style with pictures that burst with color and life.
Gifts of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Patroness of Latin America
by DemiJust before dawn on Saturday the 9th of December, 1531, Juan Diego was on his way to Mass near Mexico City. He came to a hill known as Tepeyac just as day broke. He could hear the singing of many beautiful birds, but then the singing suddenly stopped. As he looked towards the top of the hill he heard someone calling his name. He was amazed to see a beautiful lady. Her clothes glimmered like the sun and her brilliance made the rocks and plants sparkle like jewels. Juan Diego bowed deeply before her, as she told him that she was Holy Mary, the Mother of God. Then she instructed him to go to the bishop in Mexico City and ask him to build a great church so that people would come to know her love, compassion, and protection. But the bishop wished for a sign. In this beautiful retelling of the story by award-winning author, Demi, find out how the miracles performed by the Virgin of Guadalupe persuaded the bishop to build the church; how they caused ten million Aztecs to convert to Catholicism within just eight years; and why the basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe today receives 20 million pilgrims per year, making it the most popular Christian pilgrimage site in the world.
Gifts of the Heart
by Patricia PolaccoBeloved author-illustrator Patricia Polacco’s holiday story is a wonderful ode to the magic of family, Christmas, and giving the right kind of gifts—gifts filled with love. Richie and Trisha want to buy Christmas gifts for their family, but they don't have enough money. Enter Kay Lamity, a new housekeeper . . . but is that all she is? She comes into their lives like a whirlwind, brimming with positive energy and a can-do attitude. Kay not only straightens them out when it comes to whether or not Santa Claus is real, she teaches them something about gifts: the just-good-enough kind that come from the pocketbook and the unforgettable kind that come from the heart. Because of Kay, Trisha and Richie—and the family—have a Christmas morning they will never forget.Celebrating the joy of homemade gifts, Patricia Polacco introduces readers to a new character who is truly a force of nature in this story reminiscent of Christmas Tapestry and An Orange for Frankie. This is a magical Christmas story the author swears is true, right down to the sleigh tracks on the farmhouse roof!