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My Father's Dragon
by Ruth Stiles GannettWhen Elmer Elevator hears about the plight of an overworked and underappreciated baby flying dragon, he stows away on a ship and travels to Wild Island to rescue the dragon.<P><P> A Newbery Honor book
My Father's Dragon 75th Anniversary Edition (My Father's Dragon)
by Ruth Stiles GannettRediscover the classic fantasy and Newbery Honor winner My Father's Dragon in this 75th-anniversary edition that includes the original illustrations--now in full-color! A perfect family read-aloud that has delighted parents and children for generations!When Elmer Elevator hears about a baby dragon being held captive on Wild Island, he knows just what to do. First he packs his knapsack with important supplies like chewing gum, lollipops, and lots of rubber bands. Then he stows away on a ship headed for the island. There he&’ll meet many animals who try to stop him, but Elmer has a few tricks up his sleeve . . . or more precisely, in his knapsack. One way or another, he will rescue the dragon!First published in 1948, My Father&’s Dragon is a classic that has delighted generations. Now, for the first time, this beautiful gift edition features fully colorized art from the original publication a new foreword from New York Times bestselling author Philip Stead.
My Father's Words
by Patricia MacLachlanPatricia MacLachlan, beloved author of the Newbery Medal-winning Sarah, Plain and Tall, has crafted another lyrical and touching novel for young readers about finding hope after the loss of a loved one.Declan O’Brien always had a gentle word to share, odd phrases he liked to repeat, and songs to sing while he played basketball. His favorite song was "Dona Nobis Pacem," “Grant Us Peace.” His family loved him deeply and always knew they were loved in return. But a terrible accident one day changes their lives forever, and Fiona and Finn O’Brien are left without a father. Their mother is at a loss. What words are there to guide them through such overwhelming grief?At the suggestion of their friend Luke, Fiona and Finn volunteer at an animal rescue shelter where they meet two sweet dogs who are in need of comfort, too. Perhaps with time, patience, and their father’s gentle words in their hearts, hope will spark once more.
My First Book of Airplanes: All About Flying Machines for Kids (My First Book of)
by Kristina A. HolzweissIt's time for takeoff! Get curious kids excited about amazing airplanes with this colorful book for ages 3-5From the Wright brothers and Amelia Earhart, to the latest Mars mission, people have always been fascinated by flying. This airplane book for kids 3-5 comes from the same series as the beloved My First Book of Planets, teaching them all about what makes airplanes work!All kinds of aircraft—Read together as you explore gliders, passenger planes, military aviation, jumbo jets, and more.Awesome images—Get up close to the coolest crafts with the big, colorful pictures and illustrations.How does it fly?—Find kid-friendly language that explains the forces at work when airplanes go, like gravity, thrust, drag, and lift.Soar into incredible facts about flight with this age-appropriate kids' book about airplanes.
My First Book of Animals: All About the World's Wildlife for Kids (My First Book of)
by Sarah BarnettExplore the animal kingdom with kids ages 3 to 5 From gigantic elephants to tiny frogs, we share this planet with many wonderful animals. Introduce kids to the world's most incredible creatures with My First Book of Animals. Kids will go wild for toothy sharks, plump penguins, sleepy sloths, and many more.Amazing animal trivia—Did you know kangaroos can jump 10 feet high? This animal book has tons of fascinating facts to expand kids' knowledge.Big, colorful images—Take kids up close and personal with some of the world's most exciting animals.Lions, tigers, and bears—From the world's biggest beasts to the cutest creatures, kids will learn how these animals live, how they eat, and where to find them!Grab this animal facts book for kids today and help them discover the wild, fascinating lives of Earth's animals!
My First Book of Cats: All About Furry Felines for Kids (My First Book of)
by Morgan GrassiMeet your favorite furry friends with this colorful kids' book about cats for ages 3-5Get little animal lovers excited about the fun and fuzzy world of pet cats—from the athletic Abyssinian to the ultra-fluffy Norwegian forest cat, just to name a few! With this incredible cat book for kids, curious learners ages 3 to 5 will explore the cutest and most popular house cats through adorable photos and fascinating trivia on what makes each cat so special, like their size, colors, breed history, and more.Get the cat book kids love:WHICH CAT IS THAT?: Detailed pictures let kids get up close and personal with dozens of unique breeds.LIFE AS A CAT: Explore what makes cats such wonderful companions, like their soft fur, friendly purrs, and snuggly cat naps.COOL CAT FACTS: Did you know that cats can't taste sweet things? Or that humans and pet cats have lived together for more than 10,000 years?PART OF A POPULAR SERIES: Keep them interested in reading and learning with the rest of the My First Book Of series, including books about planets, trains, sharks, and dinosaurs!Introduce kids to the world's most popular pet with this incredible cat book for new readers!
My First Book of Earth: All About Our Planet for Kids (My First Book of)
by Stephanie Manka SchuttlerSee how much there is to discover with this Earth science adventure for kids 3-5. From the same series as the popular My First Book of Planets!From the clouds way up above us to the liquid core miles beneath our feet, there are so many amazing things about Earth. See what makes our home planet so special with this introduction to land, sea, and sky for preschool and kindergarten kids. With My First Book of Earth, they'll explore the different continents, how weather works, the important jobs of trees and plants, and so much more!Awesome images—Colorful photos and accurate illustrations show off unbelievable scenery like volcanoes, canyons, and the moon.Why does that happen? —This nonfiction science book for kids explains how rocks are formed, what makes the sun go down at night, and why gravity affects the oceans.Fascinating Earth facts—Did you know that there are mountains underwater? Or that the tallest tree is almost as tall as 19 houses stacked on top of each other? Find trivia like this and more in this amazing Earth book for kids.Pick up this ultimate book of planet Earth and encourage curious kids to read, learn, and explore.
My First Book of Emotions for Toddlers
by Orlena KerekHelp toddlers get to know their feelingsToddlers may be small in size, but they have enough emotions to fill an entire playground! This fun picture book introduces little ones to common emotions by explaining what they are, how they might feel in the body, and how to express them in positive ways.Six key emotions—Help toddlers learn to identify and manage fear, anger, joy, sadness, disgust, and surprise.Big, colorful illustrations—Keep toddlers engaged with this vibrant picture book full of cute kid characters and simple scenes that illustrate each emotion.Toddler-friendly language—Discover age-appropriate explanations and examples that make it easier for young children to understand big feelings.Give your child a headstart on building emotional intelligence with this book about emotions for toddlers.
My First Book of Nautical Knots: A Guide to Sailing and Decorative Knots
by Caroline BritzDo you know what seamanship is? It's the art of making knots. But there's no need to board a boat to learn how to make sea knots. My First Book of Nautical Knots brings you eighteen knots to discover. Some are done in a jiffy, like the figure eight or the bowline knot; others require greater concentration, such as the slip knot or the bosco knot. Still others are so pretty that you can use them to make a jewel or a small decorative object. Ropework is an activity very popular with children, and My First Book of Nautical Knots offers beautifully illustrated step-by-step models of nautical knots that is sure to help parents and children to learn and master this craft together. As a bonus, My First Book of Nautical Knots presents the star of the playground: gimp stitching.
My First Book of Ocean Animals: All About Marine Wildlife for Kids (My First Book of)
by Ginjer L. ClarkeExplore life under the sea with this book of ocean critters for kids ages 3 to 5 From tiny plankton to huge whales, our oceans are home to all kinds of amazing animals. Discover some of the most fascinating marine creatures with My First Book of Ocean Animals. It's packed with fun facts and photos that teach preschool and kindergarten kids all about the reptiles that crawl on coastlines, the fish that swim underwater, and so much more.Dive deeper than other ocean animal books for kids with:Big, beautiful images—Lots of colorful pictures will take kids deep under the ocean—no submarine required.Life at sea—Find out where in the ocean these animals live, what they eat, and even how big they can get!Ocean-sized trivia—Did you know that dolphins are actually whales? Or that some penguins eat so much krill it turns their poop pink?Get kids excited about the incredible underwater world around us with this toddler-friendly entry into animal facts books for kids.
My First Book of Planets: All About the Solar System for Kids (My First Book of)
by Bruce BettsBlast off on an exploration of outer space with this colorful solar system book for kids 3-5Get little astronomers excited about the cosmos—from the bright and burning sun, to our own blue Earth, stormy Neptune, and every planet in between. With this incredible exploration of planets for preschool and kindergarten kids, curious learners will discover the ultimate solar system book, featuring amazing pictures and fascinating facts about what makes each planet so special, including its size, distance from the sun, what the surface is like, how many moons it has, and more!Go beyond other planet books for kids with:BIG, BEAUTIFUL IMAGES: Vibrant photos and illustrations will take kids deep into space—no telescope required.ASTRONOMY FOR KIDS: Learn all about the eight planets in our solar system, plus dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake.FUN SPACE FACTS: Did you know the bubbles in soda are the same gas that's on Venus? Out of this world facts will make this toddler space book a hit!Show kids the amazing universe that surrounds them with My First Book of Planets.
My First Book of Sharks: All About the Largest Fish in the Sea for Kids (My First Book of)
by Buzz BishopDive into the world of sharks with this underwater adventure for kids ages 3 to 5! From deep in the ocean to lakes and rivers, sharks live all around us. Help curious preschool and kindergarten kids explore beneath the surface as they learn all about sharks and what makes them such amazing creatures. This book is bursting with facts, photos, and vocabulary that bring sharks to life for little ones!Awesome images—Kids will meet sharks of all shapes and sizes—like the giant great white shark and the longnose sawshark.It's a shark's life—Discover where to find different kinds of sharks, what they eat, and how they use their powerful bodies.Shocking shark facts—Did you know that sharks can grow 30,000 teeth in their lifetime? Or that sharks existed before the dinosaurs?Pick up this shark book for kids today and get them excited about one of the most incredible ocean animals.
My First Japanese Kanji Book: Learning Kanji the fun and easy way!
by Eriko Sato Anna Sato<P> My First Japanese Kanji Book is an inventive and unique introduction to kanji for children. Written by the mother-daughter team of Eriko and Anna Sato, this lovely book introduces 109 kanji characters to children with poems and illustrations. It includes all the Japanese Government specified first grade level kanji characters and a sprinkling of simple second to sixth grade characters. <P>The kanji are introduced in the context of 36 colorful paintings and poems by 14-year-old Anna Sato, herself a kanji learner. Each of the poems is presented in both Japanese and English, and all kanji are accompanied by furigana (small hiragana letters), stroke-order diagrams, sample vocabulary and boxes for writing practice. <P> A charming and educational volume, My First Japanese Kanji Book can be used as a self-study text, a supplementary material in Japanese language schools or a gift book for family or friends.
My First Kitty (Morgan James Kids Ser.)
by Mandy WoodFrom the author and illustrator of the Mom’s Choice Award–winner My First Puppy—a delightful children’s book about the responsibilities of owning a cat.The My First Pets series is designed to help children understand that pets need to be cared for in special ways—every day. My First Kitty covers all the responsibilities and expectations of having a cat, from daily feeding to maintaining its litter box and more, all in a simple and direct way that young children can understand. Any parent can use this tool to help their child prepare to take care of their new kitten.
My First Nature Book: All About the Natural World for Kids (My First Book of)
by Kim AndrewsA fun introduction to nature for kids ages 3 to 5From the smallest speck of sand to the stars that blanket the sky, nature is full of incredible things to explore. Inspire little ones to learn about the world they live in with this colorful and imaginative choice in nature books for kids. It's packed with fascinating info and full-page photos that teach children about the weather, seasons, plants, animals, and more.Inside this book about nature for kids, they'll learn cool facts like:The Sun is actually a star, a hot ball of glowing gases! It is the closest star to the Earth, making it look much bigger than the other stars.There are more than 18,000 different types of birds in the world! All but about 60 of them can fly.Cold-blooded animals become hotter or colder based on the temperature outside. This includes fish; reptiles such as snakes, lizards, and turtles; and amphibians like frogs and salamanders.Get preschool and kindergarten kids excited to learn about nature with My First Nature Book.
My Fox Ate My Homework
by David BlazeMy name is Jonah Johnson, and I'm in the sixth grade - but please call me Joe. My whole world just got turned upside down. It's my first day at a new school, and I've already got to deal with the bully. If that wasn't bad enough, there's a talking fox that keeps getting me into trouble at my new house in the country. I know it sounds crazy, but it's true! To top it all off, I've got to help save my mom's house.
My Friend Slappy (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #12)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!Barton Suggs has it rough. He only has one friend, Lizzie Hellman. The school bullies are out to get him. And nobody believes him about it! After Barton gets pranked again, he's had enough! So when Barton brings Slappy to life, he's thrilled to find a new "friend" that's willing to help him get revenge on the bullies. Slappy's never had someone like him before. What's up with this Barton kid? Will Slappy's new Best Friend Forever end up his Worst Nightmare Ever?
My Friend Twigs
by Cliff McnishWhen her gran dies, Jess inherits Twigs - a talking cockatoo! Huge and hilarious, Twigs is Jess's best friend and, now she's starting at a new school, Jess needs a friend more than ever. But - Squawwwwk! - Twigs is noisy, and he's pushing Jess's dad to breaking point. Jess promised her gran she'd take care of Twigs, but can she make the new friends she needs to save the bird she loves? A heartwarming new story about the power of friendship from the author of GOING HOME, Cliff McNish.
My Friend the Enemy
by Dan SmithPeter feels compelled to help a wounded German pilot, but he doesn't want to be a traitor--especially not to his father, who is off fighting the Nazis. A moving story about the moral dilemmas of war.Summer 1941: For Peter, the war is a long way away, being fought by his father and thousands of other British soldiers against the faceless threat of Nazism. But war comes frighteningly close to home one night when a German jet is shot down over the neighboring woods. With his feisty new friend Kim, Peter rushes to the crash site to see if there's anything he can salvage. What he finds instead is a German airman. The enemy. Seriously wounded and in need of aid...Continuing in the tradition of thought-provoking literature about the Second World War, Dan Smith's MY FRIEND THE ENEMY is a thrilling adventure that also personalizes the moral dilemmas faced by the children left behind on the home front.
My Friends (Middle School Survival Series)
by Mark Oestreicher Kurt JohnstonDon’t worry, My Friends, from the Middle School Survival Series, will give you all the tips and secrets you need to make the most of your friendships. In the pages of this book, you’ll find helpful friendship tips like: • what you can learn about friendships from the Bible • ways to be a good friend • how to deal with conflict and other tough stuff • how to make friends, and more From piles of homework to understanding the variety of “interesting” people working at your school to dealing with the new challenges of changing for gym class in front of everyone, it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed. That’s why in My School, from the Middle School Survival Series, we will tackle the things that weigh heavily on middle school students just like you. This book will address important middle school issues like: • Dealing with bullies, jocks, nerds, and every other category of student you encounter • Revealing the truth behind the urban legends of middle school • Pop quizzes, tardiness, and other survival tips
My Friends Call Me Monster (Goosebumps HorrorLand #7)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!Michael Munroe is learning a few new lessons in school this week: Never trust a teacher who believes in monsters. Don't even think about entering her house. And stay away from the giant egg in her attic-especially if it's about to hatch.What could be worse than a monster egg? An entire theme park filled with monsters! But that's not the only surprise. Soon, Michael and his friends will discover shocking new secrets about HorrorLand theme park.
My Friends/Mis Amigos
by Taro GomiVibrantes ilustraciones y con un texto simple y rítmico se mezclan perfectamente en este enérgico homenaje a la amistad, como una niña relata todas las cosas que ella ha aprendido de un encantador grupo de animales amigos: "He aprendido a ejecutar desde mi amigo el caballo. Aprendí a cantar de mis amigos las aves. Aprendí a leer de mis amigos los libros. Y aprendí a amar a un amigo como tú."El audaz diseño gráfico e ilustraciones de colores brillantes que se han convertido en la marca del trabajo de Taro Gomi apelará a niños y adultos.
My Guide to Understanding Islam
by Yusuf Karagol Yusuf KaragolThis book is suitable for the curriculum of Islamic schools or for use as a self-study material. Faith, worship, and good manners are essential for any Muslims on the path of intellectual, social, and spiritual maturation and perfection. As the eminent scholar Bediuzzaman stated, "Belief is both light and power. Those who attain true belief can challenge the universe and, in proportion to their belief&’s strength, be relieved of the pressures of events… Belief requires affirming Divine Unity; affirmation of Divine Unity requires submitting to God; submission to God requires relying on God; and reliance on God yields happiness in both worlds." This book is an effective guide for our young readers in their quest to attain the truths of belief, Islam, and good character.
My Gym Teacher Is an Alien Overlord
by David SolomonsWhen Luke's annoying older brother became a superhero instead of him, Luke thought he couldn't get any more disgruntled-- until his friend Lara became a superhero, too. Now Luke's feeling totally left out; even his best friend gets mad at him when Luke's attempts at crime-solving without superpowers go terribly awry. So when Luke discovers an alien plot to overthrow the world, he's got nobody to turn to who'll listen...nobody but his sworn enemy. In this hilarious sequel to My Brother is a Superhero, Luke will have to put on his big-boy Daredevil underpants and find out what heroes and villains are truly made of.
My Hairiest Adventure (Goosebumps #26)
by R. L. StineLarry Boyd just found the coolest thing in the trash. It's an old bottle of INSTA-TAN. "Rub on a dark suntan in minute" - that's what the label says. So Larry and his friends do. But nothing much happens.Until Larry notices the hair. Dark spiky hair growing on his hands and face. Really gross shiny hair.Hair that keeps growing back even after he shaves it off...