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Good-night, Owl!
by Pat HutchinsHow is Owl supposed to sleep the day away with the bees buzzing, the woodpecker pecking, the doves cooing, and the squirrels crunching? But when night falls and everything is finally quiet, suddenly there’s a new sound—and it’s coming from Owl! From author-illustrator Pat Hutchins, this cumulative bedtime story with a surprise ending will send little ones off to sleep with a smile.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales Of Extraordinary Women (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls #1)
by Elena Favilli Francesca Cavallo Rebel GirlsA contemporary classic, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the stories of 100 heroic women. Readers will rule ancient Egypt with Cleopatra, make groundbreaking discoveries with Marie Curie, fly through the sky with Amelia Earhart, and defy gravity with Simone Biles. Illustrated by 60 female artists from every corner of the globe, this is the most funded original book in the history of crowdfunding.Plus, scannable codes inside unlock audio stories from the Rebel Girls app!
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls #3)
by Elena Favilli Rebel GirlsA 2021 NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT AWARDS WINNER!The third installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 immigrant women who have shaped, and will continue to shape, our world.Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present such as:Anna Wintour, Editor in ChiefCarmen Miranda, Singer and ActressDiane von Fürstenberg, Fashion DesignerGloria Estefan, SingerIlhan Omar, PoliticianJosephine Baker, Entertainer and ActivistLupita Nyong'o, ActressMadeleine Albright, PoliticianRihanna, Entrepreneur and SingerSamantha Power, DiplomatThis volume recognizes women who left their birth countries for a multitude of reasons: some for new opportunities, some out of necessity.Readers will whip up a plate with Asma Khan, strategize global affairs alongside Madeleine Albright, venture into business with Rihanna, and many more. All of these unique, yet relatable stories are accompanied by gorgeous, full-page, full-color portraits, illustrated by 70 female and nonbinary artists from 29 countries across the globe.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls)
by Jess Harriton Maithy Vu Bindi IrwinThe fifth volume of the best-selling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers, shines a spotlight on extraordinary young women who are making their mark on the world today.Readers will celebrate well-known women, like Greta Thunberg, Bethany Hamilton, Bindi Irwin, Zendaya, and the Linda Lindas, and meet up-and-coming powerhouses like inventor Vinisha Umashankar, fashion designer Marine Serre, stuntwoman Sadiqua Bynum, filmmaker Taegen Yardley, poet Alexandra Huynh, and environmental activist Helena Gualinga. The girls and women in the book come from different countries and backgrounds and have a wide array of interests and accomplishments. Barrier-breaking performer Keke Palmer became the youngest talk show host in US history. Entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer founded a lemonade company to help save honeybees. Brazilian skateboarder Rayssa Leal turned a hobby into an Olympic dream. And British body positivity advocate Megan Jayne Crabbe and Indigenous artist Te Manaia Jennings inspire kids to keep their minds healthy. Each story is told in the whimsical fairy tale style that has made the series a success and is paired with a bold, full-page portrait. With a foreword by conservationist and TV personality Bindi Irwin, the book features the work of authors, artists, and editors aged 30 and under. In addition to showcasing the stories of incredible young people, more than 60 young female or nonbinary artists from all over the world contributed original artwork to the book.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls #4)
by Lilly Workneh Cashawn Thompson Diana Odero Jestine Ware Sonja ThomasA PARENTS' FAVORITE PRODUCTS TILLYWIG AWARD WINNER 2022The fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 barrier-breaking Black women and girls who showcase the spirit of Black Girl Magic.Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, edited by award-winning journalist Lilly Workneh with a foreword by #BlackGirlMagic originator CaShawn Thompson, is dedicated to amplifying and celebrating the stories of Black women and girls from around the world; features the work of over 60 Black female and non-binary authors, illustrators, and editors; is designed to acknowledge, applaud, and amplify the incredible stories of Black women and girls from the past and present; and celebrates Black Girl Magic around the world.Amongst the women featured from over 30 countries are tennis player Naomi Osaka, astronaut Jeanette Epps, author Toni Morrison, filmmaker Ava DuVernay; aviator Bessie Coleman, Empress Taytu Betul, journalist Ida B. Wells, and many other inspiring leaders, champions, innovators, and creators.Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic is published by Rebel Girls, a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident global generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community.About Black Girl MagicCaShawn Thompson, a proud third-generation native of Washington, DC, came up with the concept &“Black Girls Are Magic&” when she was a little girl growing up with her mother, grandmother, and aunts. It sprang forth fully formed from the mind of a poor little Black girl who didn&’t yet have the words to describe the brilliance she saw in the women in her family, but had heard countless tales of fairies, witches, and magicians. It was just magic to her. And it still is.Black Girls Are Magic became wildly popular in 2013 after CaShawn began using the phrase online (it was later shortened to the hashtag #BlackGirlMagic) to uplift and praise the accomplishments, beauty, and other amazing qualities of Black women.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls #2)
by Elena Favilli Francesca Cavallo Rebel GirlsA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThis sequel to the sensational New York Times bestseller, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, showcases 100 brand-new bedtime stories of incredible women throughout history and around the world.In this book, readers will embark on an empowering journey through 100 new bedtime stories, featuring the adventures of extraordinary women through the ages, such as:Agatha Christie, WriterAngela Merkel, ChancellorAudrey Hepburn, ActressBeyoncé, Singer, Songwriter, and BusinesswomanGeorgia O'Keeffe, PainterKatherine Johnson, Computer ScientistMadam C. J. Walker, BusinesswomanMadonna, Singer, Songwriter, and BusinesswomanOprah Winfrey, TV Host, Actress, and BusinesswomanSojourner Truth, ActivistThe unique narrative style of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls transforms each biography into a fairytale, filling readers with wonder and a burning curiosity to know more about each hero.After the release of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, the passionate community of supporters, spanning 70+ countries, wrote in to suggest the Rebel Girls who inspired them. As a result, the stories in Volume 2 are entirely crowd-sourced and boasts a brand-new graphic design, a glossary, and full-page, full-color portraits of each subject, created by the best female artists of our time.
Good Old Secret Seven: Book 12
by Enid BlytonSolve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. In book twelve, there are strange happenings indeed at Torling Castle! Someone is hiding out in the ruined tower, making the resident jackdaws very unsettled. Who is it, and what do they want? The Secret Seven are on the case!Solve the mystery! Cover and inside illustrations are by the brilliant Tony Ross, illustrator of David Walliams's books. The story was first published in 1960. This edition features the classic text and comes with a Bonus Blyton section at the back with quizzes, puzzles and other bonus extras! Have you read all 15 books in the original Secret Seven series by Enid Blyton? And don't miss these other Secret Seven titles...Mystery of the Skull - a brand-new Secret Seven mystery by prizewinning author Pamela Butchart. Secret Seven Brain Games - a fun and tricky puzzle book ***The Secret Seven ®, Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
Good One, Erm
by Craig Smith Garry DisherGood One, Erm is a warm and moving story of cranky neighbours and family love by the author of The Bamboo Flute.It?s not easy moving house and making new friends. Especially not when the neighbours think you?re weird.And not when Ermyntrude, your grand piano, sends wolfhounds and comets after the man next door. And sirens, and horses and roosters, and barn owls?It?s not easy when you know you?ll never see your father again ? will you ever be able to play the grand piano without him? And will Ermyntrude let you play music any more anyway?
Good Sports (Cork and Fuzz #3)
by Dori ChaconasCork is a short muskrat who likes to win at games. Fuzz is a tall possum who also likes to win at games. Two best friends. Both like to win. What will happen when they play games against each other?
The Good, the Bad, and the Accidentally Evil!: What's The Matter With Newton?; Monsters Among Us!; The Robot Who Knew Too Much; Beware Of The Giant Brain!; The Creature In Room #yth-125; The Good, The Bad, And The Accidentally Evil! (Franken-Sci High #6)
by Mark YoungCan Newton save Franken-Sci High? Find out in the sixth book in this wacky series created with The Jim Henson Company.When Franken-Sci High&’s strangest teacher tells Newton Warp that they are traveling to the future, Newton thinks it is a joke…but he should know by now that in a school for mad scientists, anything is possible. Before he knows it, Newton teleports forward by twenty-five years, and everything at the school has changed. His monster-loving friend, Shelly Ravenholt, has grown up to be against making monsters and has a plan to keep the school from making new monsters when there are so many that need help already. Her intentions are good, but she is becoming accidentally evil, and it&’s up to Newton to stop her! TM & © 2020 The Jim Henson Company
The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy (Time Warp Trio #3)
by Jon Scieszka Lane SmithThe magic of The Book transports Joe, Sam, and Fred back in time to the Wild West where they are stampeded by a herd of crazed cattle, almost poisoned by trail chow, and suffocated by the odor of cows.
The Good, the Bad and the Hungry: From “The Doodle Boy” Joe Whale (Bad Food #2)
by Eric LuperSlice, Scoop, and Totz -- the cafeteria food that came to life -- return to take on a new threat to Belching Walrus Elementary in this original series featuring the art of viral sensation Joe Whale, a.k.a. the Doodle Boy, and fan-favorite Eric Luper.After saving the pantry from the evil Baron Von Lineal, Slice, Scoop, and Totz are ready to kick back and relax. But when a new threat shows up in the halls of Belching Walrus, they'll have to spring from their seats and save the day -- all over again! This fun, imaginative series will spur the creativity of kids worldwide. Highly illustrated with big black-and-white pictures from Joe on every page, this series will be sure to resonate with kids worldwide!
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Dress (Bedeviled #3)
by J. David Mckenney Shani PetroffAngel Garret knows two things for sure. The first is that she inherited some of her dad's powers. The second is that she wreaks havoc whenever she tries to use them - especially when she's trying to impress her crush, Cole. Angel's only solution is to stay as far away as possible from him until she learns how to harness this new gift. But how can you manage to avoid someone and get him to ask you to the Turkey Ball at the same time?
The Good Thieves
by Katherine RundellFrom award-winning author Katherine Rundell comes a fast-paced, sharp-turning, and utterly thrilling adventure, one driven at its heart by an extraordinarily powerful evocation of the loyalty and love between a grandfather and his granddaughter. Fresh off the boat from England, Vita Marlowe has a job to do. Her beloved grandfather Jack has been cheated out of his home and possessions by a notorious conman with Mafia connections. Seeing Jack’s spirit is broken, Vita is desperate to make him happy again, so she devises a plan to outwit his enemies and recover his home. She finds a young pickpocket, working the streets of the city. And, nearby, two boys with highly unusual skills and secrets of their own are about to be pulled into her lawless, death-defying plan. <P><P> Katherine Rundell’s fifth novel is a heist as never seen before—the story of a group of children who will do anything to right a wrong.
The Good Times of Pelican Rise: Save The Joeys
by Samone AmbaQuestions Raised By Quolls is an eloquent examination of extinction and conservation set against the backdrop of global climate change. From his own family lineage, Harry reveals how the prosperity of the human race runs parallel with the decline of the natural world. Evocative and challenging, this eulogy to lost species will force you to question your place in the vast interconnected web of life.
Good Wives: A Story For Girls (The Little Women Collection #2)
by Louisa May AlcottLook out for Little Women—soon to be a major motion picture starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep! Louisa May Alcott&’s enchanting tale of the March sisters continues with this beautiful keepsake edition of Good Wives, the second novel in the Little Women Collection!The tale of the March sisters continues in the beloved sequel to Little Women, which picks up three years later as Meg is preparing for her wedding, Jo attempts to launch her literary career, Beth still struggles to regain her health, and Amy begins traveling the world with their aunt. But obstacles stand between the girls and their dreams, and they&’re forced to confront unimaginable heartache. Through love, perseverance, and family, together they overcome the hardships to find happiness. Often combined with Little Women in film adaptations, Good Wives completes the story of the March sisters.
Good Work, Secret Seven: Book 6
by Enid BlytonSolve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. Also available in audiobook! In book six, Peter and Janet are the only witnesses when a car is stolen. They saw the thieves, and now the whole of the Secret Seven are involved. But when they realise they're on the trail of a dangerous gang, the Seven don't feel quite so brave.Have they taken on too much this time?Solve the mystery! Cover and inside illustrations are by the brilliant Tony Ross, illustrator of David Walliams's books. The story was first published in 1954. This edition features the classic text and comes with a Bonus Blyton section at the back with quizzes, puzzles and other bonus extras! Enid Blyton ®, The Secret Seven ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.
Goodbye Brings Hello: A Book of Firsts
by Dianne White Daniel WisemanLike Bernie Waber's COURAGE and Davis' KINDERGARTEN ROCKS!, this inspiring, vibrantly illustrated gift book is perfect for celebrating life's milestones, both great and small—especially that first day of kindergarten.There are many ways of letting go. With each goodbye, a new hello. From being pushed on a swing to learning how to pump your legs yourself, from riding a beloved trike to mastering your first bike ride, from leaving the comforts of home behind to venturing forth on that first day of school, milestones are exciting but hard. They mean having to say goodbye to one moment in order to welcome the next. Honest and uplifting, this cheerfully illustrated ode to change gently empowers readers to brave life's milestones, both large and small.
Goodbye, Chicken Little
by Betsy ByarsSomehow Jimmie Little must overcome his belief that terrible things are always about to happenJimmie Little was always the sensible one in the family. The rest of his aunts, uncles, and cousins were always getting into ridiculous scrapes because of their bold, show-off attitudes. But when he loses his father to a mining accident and his Uncle Pete to a frozen river, everything changed. Jimmie is certain that everything he or anyone else in his family does will lead to certain disaster. It was his family that made him fearful, so it might take his family to help him find his confidence again. Goodbye, Chicken Little is a moving story of a boy finding courage in himself and in his relatives. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Betsy Byars including rare images from the author&’s personal collection.
Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!
by Cori DoerrfeldFrom the creator of The Rabbit Listened comes a gentle story about the difficulty of change . . . and the wonder that new beginnings can bring.Change and transitions are hard, but Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend! demonstrates how, when one experience ends, it opens the door for another to begin. It follows two best friends as they say goodbye to snowmen, and hello to stomping in puddles. They say goodbye to long walks, butterflies, and the sun...and hello to long evening talks, fireflies, and the stars. But the hardest goodbye of all comes when one of the friends has to move away. Feeling alone isn't easy, and sometimes new beginnings take time. But even the hardest days come to an end, and you never know what tomorrow will bring.
Goodbye, Mr. Terupt (Mr. Terupt)
by Rob BuyeaThe seven kids who bonded in Mr. Terupt's fifth-grade class are in eighth grade now and reunited with their beloved teacher. Readers will once again be inspired by how the kids face their challenges and by the adults who help them along the way.Jeffrey, Alexia, Anna, Danielle, Luke, Peter, and Jessica are thrilled to have their beloved teacher, Mr. Terupt, back for the school year as their biweekly adviser. They still rely on him for guidance on so many things, including these dilemmas:JEFFREY wants to make varsity wrestling, but at what cost? Worried that she may have the same cancer gene as her mom, ALEXIA takes a DNA test--only she's scared to open the results. Neglected by her soon-to-be-married mom, and wounded by Jeffrey's callous brush-off, ANNA keeps her hurt feelings bottled up--until she can't. DANIELLE has ups and downs with her diabetes, but her budding romance with Luke proves to be the real challenge. LUKE's tackling lots of difficult schoolwork, none of it harder than letting Danielle know he likes her. Anxious about her dad's return, JESSICA pours her heart into writing poetry. Angry at what he thinks is a betrayal, PETER gives Mr. Terupt the silent treatment.To celebrate their remaining time with Mr. Terupt, the students hatch bucket-list type projects to make the school year important, memorable, and way bigger than just the group. Will the gang stick together down to the final project? Will their friendships endure after the difficult goodbye?
Goodness Graces!
by Diana R. JenkinsAnother Catholic Quick Reads short story collection! This one focuses on the seven sacraments, with ten short fiction stories that illustrate how the sacraments help us in everyday life. Reflection and discussion questions following each story will be welcomed by parents and teachers. An easy-to-read catechetical foreword reminds readers of the meaning and beauty of each of the sacraments.
Goodnight Already!
by Jory JohnBear has never been so tired but his next-door neighbor, a wide-awake duck, keeps disturbing his sleep.
Goodnight Already!
by Jory John*An E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book*A hilarious bedtime book from the award-winning creators of I Love You Already!, Come Home Already!, and All Right Already!Bear is exhausted. All he wants is to go to sleep. Duck is wide awake. All he wants is to hang out . . . with Bear.Will Bear ever be able to catch some ZZZ’s? Jory John, author of Penguin Problems and The Bad Seed, and Benji Davies, creator of The Storm Whale and Tad, join together to create this standout hilarious picture book that's perfect for bedtime read-alouds.
Goodnight, Butterfly (Digital Read Along Edition)
by Ross Burach“Everyone’s favorite frantic insect is back . . . this time trying to sleep.” — Kirkus Reviews This laugh-out-loud companion to The Very Impatient Caterpillar and The Little Butterfly That Could is perfect for bedtime—or any time! A delightful complement to the classic, Goodnight, Moon!"Who needs to sleep at night, anyway? There’s so much I’d miss! I’ll just be nocturnal too. What do you think?" "I think we need to get you back to sleep." Readers will laugh themselves silly as they learn to find their inner calm and settle for sleep—even when they wake in the night—as they also discover the difference between nocturnal and diurnal animals.