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There's Something About Sam
by Hannah BarnabyDespite his initial hesitation to invite the new kid, Sam, to his sleepover birthday party, Max quickly discovers that what makes us different makes us special, and new friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species . . . Perfect as a birthday gift, and for fans of Vampirina Ballerina and Crankenstein. There&’s something strange about the new kid, Sam—though Max can&’t quite put his finger on it. But EVERYONE else in his class is invited to Max's birthday sleepover, so his mom invites Sam too. Sam is just as strange at the party as he is at school: he's wary of the full moon, prefers his hamburgers rare, and can&’t help but bite the other kids during an innocent game of Twister. But despite his initial hesitation, Max discovers that what makes us different is actually what makes us special, and that new friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species . . . This charming and pitch-perfect story will teach young readers all about the excitement of making new friends, and learning from our differences.
There's Something Really Nasty on the Bottom of My Shoe: And Other Poems
by Colin Thompson Peter ViskaNothing and nobody is safe in this third collection of hysterically funny poetry. WARNING: only read this book if you have a sense of humour!There?s something really nasty on the bottom of my shoeIt?s making me feel sick. Can?t you smell it too?I don?t know what it is, but it smells much worse than poo.COLIN THOMPSON'S hilarious poems are wonderfully matched by illustrator PETER VISKA's zany illustrations. They team up again on My Brother Drinks Out of the Toilet and other poems and The Dog's Just Been Sick in the Honda and other poems.
There's This Thing
by Connah BreconA sweet and humorous Valentine&’s Day story about a little girl&’s first crush In this charming tale, one little girl would love nothing more than to share her heart with a little boy she has a crush on, if only she could overcome her shyness and tell him how she feels. She tries everything she can think of to get him to notice her. But in the end, it turns out that she didn&’t have to do anything—he&’d noticed her all along. With its quirky humor and unique, child-friendly illustrations, There's This Thing is perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers, and for Valentines of any age.Praise for There's This Thing: "[A] refreshing reminder that it can be hard to ask for what we want, and that even introverts need love above all."—New York Times Book Review"[A] charming and inspiring story."—Charlotte Parent
There's a Fly Guy in My Soup (Fly Guy #12)
by Tedd ArnoldAt a fancy hotel dinner, Fly Guy gets into some trouble--and the restaurant's soup!When Buzz and his family have dinner in a fancy hotel's restaurant, Fly Guy isn't allowed in. After searching through the hotel's trash, Fly Guy smells a wonderful aroma coming from the restaurant's kitchen.Fly Guy causes some messy mayhem in the restaurant, and in the end, everyone needs a bath!
There's a Hole in the Log on the Bottom of the Lake
by Loren LongBuilt for giggles and fun read-alouds, this classic children's song has been adapted by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Love and Otis, Loren Long!"One to visit again and again..." --Publishers WeeklyThere's a log on the bottom of the lakeThere's a log on the bottom of the lakeThere's a log?There's a log!There's a log on the bottom of the lake.But it turns out there's a a whole lot more than just a log on the bottom of this lake!A cumulative text featuring repetition and tongue-twisters combine with gorgeous illustrations from New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long for a book kids will clamor for at storytime. Endpapers include sheet music and lyrics for kids and parents to have their own singalong!
There's a Map on My Lap!
by Tish RabeThe Cat in the Hat introduces beginning readers to maps-the different kinds (city, state, world, topographic, temperature, terrain, etc. ); their formats (flat, globe, atlas, puzzle); the tools we use to read them (symbols, scales, grids, compasses); and funny facts about the places they show us ("Michigan looks like a scarf and a mitten! Louisiana looks like a chair you can sit in!"). Image descriptions present.
There's a Map on My Lap! All About Maps: All About Maps (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Tish RabeLaugh and learn with fun facts about mapmakers, geography, compasses, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss&’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! &“You may travel the world, but no matter how far, with a map on your lap you will know where you are.&” The Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Go on a journey and learn: • how to read the latitude and longitude lines on a map• why a hiker uses a topographical map• why mapmakers use a scale and legends• and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, There&’s a Map on My Lap! All About Maps also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series!If I Ran the Horse Show: All About HorsesClam-I-Am! All About the BeachMiles and Miles of Reptiles: All About ReptilesA Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and WhalesSafari, So Good! All About African WildlifeOh, the Lavas That Flow! All About VolcanoesOut of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal AnimalsWhat Cat Is That? All About CatsOnce upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric MammalsOh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today? All About WeatherThe Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness
There's a Nightmare in My Closet
by Mercer Mayer"Childhood fear of the dark and the resulting exercise in imaginative exaggeration are given that special Mercer Mayer treatment in this dryly humorous fantasy".--School Library Journal.
There's a Nightmare in My Closet (There's Something in My Room Series)
by Mercer MayerThe pesky nightmare in the closet won't stay in there at night, even with the door closed all the way. When he gets out, what do you do? Comfort him and put him to bed, of course! The ultimate afraid-of-the-dark story has helped generations of kids deal with the nightmares in their own closets.A perennial favorite.
There's a Pest in the Garden! (The Giggle Gang)
by Jan ThomasSomeone&’s eating all the veggies in this colorful picture book with &“a satisfying, funny conclusion&” (Kirkus Reviews).There&’s a pest in the garden and he&’s eating all the vegetables! But Duck has a plan to save the day (well, sort of)… Featuring Jan Thomas&’s wonderfully wacky humor, rowdy repetitions, and hilarious characters, this book is sure to have young readers laughing out loud!
There's a Rock Concert in My Bedroom
by Kevin Jonas Danielle JonasA rip-roarin&’, rock &’n&’ roll picture book by international music star Kevin Jonas and his wife, Danielle Jonas, about the joy of music, the power of family, and facing your fears.Emma loves music. She loves the boom boom boom of a good bass beat.She loves the stomp stomp stomp her feet make when she dances.She loves to rock out with her mom, her dad, and her little sister.And she loves to twang, strum, and thrum on her guitar.So when the sign-up sheet for the school talent show is posted, she adds her name right away! But the more Emma hears about the amazing talents her classmates will bring, the more nervous she gets. What if her guitar playing is more of a plink, plonk, squeak? She&’s suffering from a bad case of stage fright, and it&’s up to her family to show her that performing can be fun too, and that she&’s already a star.
There's a Sea Witch in My Swim Class (Camp Lil Vills)
by Sam HayCalling all campers! Lilliputian Villages Summer Camp (also known as "Camp Lil' Vills") is the perfect spot for all the things that make camp fun: outdoor activities, camp songs, new friends, and . . . evil villains?To beat the heat, Bloom and Benji explore all that Lake Whisper has to offer: flying dolphins, enchanted sand shaping, wish fish, even sea-star-gazing! Benji wants to dive into all the activities, while Bloom wishes water magic were less unpredictable. She also thinks there's something fishy about Ursula, a sea witch who helps fellow campers . . . for a price. And soon the friends realize that Ursula might be after a prize that could sweep the whole camp away. Can Bloom overcome her fear of the lake and save the day—or will she be as helpless as a fish out of water?Catch all the Camp Lil' Vills chapter books!My Bunkmate Hates PuppiesMy Teammate is a Hot HeadThere's a Sea Witch in My Swim Class
There's a Tarantula in My Homework
by Susan ClymerAfter Micah's class adopts a tarantula as the new class pet, a mysterious chain of vanishing treats keeps everyone guessing, until the hungry culprit is finally discovered.
There's a Tiger in the Garden
by Lizzy StewartA gorgeous and imaginative debut picture book by author/illustrator Lizzy Stewart, perfect for fans of Emily Hughes, Peter Brown, and Julie Morstad. There’s nothing to do at Grandma’s house and Nora refuses to believe any outlandish tales of dragonflies as big as birds, grumpy polar bears who like to fish, or a magnificent tiger all allegedly residing in Grandma’s garden. Nora's too old for silly games. But this charming picture book proves you are never too young or too old to dream--and adventure can find you when you least expect it. When Grandma says she's seen a tiger in the garden, Nora doesn't believe her. She's too old to play Grandma's silly games! Everyone knows that tigers live in jungles, not gardens. So even when Nora sees dragonflies as big as birds, and plants that try to eat her toy giraffe, and a polar bear that likes fishing, she knows there's absolutely, DEFINITELY no way there could be a tiger in the garden . . . Could there?
There's a Zombie in My Bathtub (Here's Hank #5)
by Henry Winkler Lin Oliver Scott GarrettWith Halloween approaching, Hank and his friends decide to watch a scary movie to get ready for the holiday. But the movie turns out to be a bit too scary for Hank, and suddenly he sees zombies every time he closes his eyes. Everyone says zombies aren't real, but then people around him start moaning and acting like the undead, and he isn't so sure. Hank isn't taking any chances--not when there might be zombies on the loose!
There's an Alien in My Backpack (Sixth-Grade Alien #9)
by Bruce CovillePleskit and Tim meet a new alien friend in this ninth book in the hilarious, fast-paced, and accessible sci-fi series Sixth-Grade Alien from the bestselling author of Aliens Ate My Homework, Bruce Coville.Pleskit has always said that he&’s not necessarily the first alien to go to school on Earth—just the first one to do it openly. Tim discovers the truth of those words when he meets a two-foot-tall alien, Beebo, who is stranded and desperately wants to get back to his own planet. Unfortunately, Beebo&’s presence on Earth could cause a diplomatic disaster. So Pleskit can&’t ask his Fatherly One for help. And help is what the boys need, because Beebo can&’t resist using his powers to cause chaos in the classroom and havoc at home. Pleskit and Tim have faced plenty of alien menaces. But can they survive an incredibly cute prankster who has a genuine gift for causing the most embarrassing trouble ever?
There's an Alien in My Underwear
by Bruce CovilleTim finds a two-foot-high orange alien named Beebo Frimbat, a mischief maker sitting on his desk. But even Beebo's past pranks don't prepare Tim for finding his underwear flying from the school flagpole.Still, it's all in fun. Or is it? Do Beebo's pranks have anything to do with the plan to derail the mission of the Fatherly One? And is it really just an accident when Beebo locks Pleskit's faithful bodyguard into an alternate dimension populated by man-eating monsters?
There's an Alligator under My Bed (There's Something in My Room Series)
by Mercer MayerThe nightmare's gone, but what about that alligator? You have to be so careful getting in and out of bed! Maybe a midnight snack to lure him into the garage will do the trick. In this funny and beloved follow-up, Mercer Mayer faces another nighttime fear head-on.
There: We Can Find Our Way
by Ally CondieA gentle exploration of being in the present moment by the mega-bestselling author of the Matched series, Ally Condie.It's okay to sit still.To not go anywhere.Sometimes our problems or worries can feel too big, and we don&’t know how to fix them. Just as a butterfly has to sit in it's dark chrysalis before its time to spread its wings, sometimes we have to sit in our own confusion or discomfort. But with a friend by your side, the journey can feel much sweeter. When we're ready, we can keep walking, no matter how long it takes to get . . . there.In this soothing follow up to Here by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ally Condie, readers are introduced to the power of being in the present moment and taking their time, and the importance of honoring all of their emotions.
These Are My People (Booklinks)
by Mildred T HowardGladys Aylward follows God's leading from London to the mountains of China. Grades 2-4.
These Boots Are Made for Walkin' (LyricPop)
by Lee HazlewoodLee Hazlewood’s tough-talkin’ hit song (popularized by Nancy Sinatra) is adapted into a playful children’s book about the inner life of a jealous cat.“Adorably illustrated, this is a sweet read for animal lovers and an invitation for kids to jump up and let their own boots start walking.” —Mom Read It"These boots are made for walkin’And that’s just what they’ll doOne of these days these bootsAre gonna walk all over you . . ."These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ is an adorable story of friendship and family set against the backdrop of Lee Hazlewood’s iconic song. While there have been numerous recordings over the past several decades, “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” was originally recorded by Nancy Sinatra and released in early 1966 to instant success. A #1 Billboard hit in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia that was nominated for three GRAMMYs, Hazlewood’s song continues to be embraced to this day.With lyrics by Lee Hazlewood and illustrations by Rachel Moss, this captivating picture book tells the story of a boy and his extremely attached and very jealous cat who must adapt to the introduction of a new family member—a puppy. The funny story line and delightful images are sure to have the entire family curled up and laughing together, pets included!
These Happy Golden Years
by Laura Ingalls Wilder Garth WilliamsThe eighth book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series, and the recipient of a Newbery Honor--now available as an ebook! This digital version features Garth Williams's classic illustrations, which appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices.Fifteen-year-old Laura lives apart from her family for the first time, teaching school in a claim shanty twelve miles from home. She is very homesick, but she knows that her earnings can help pay for her sister Mary's tuition at the college for the blind. Only one thing gets her through the lonely weeks--every weekend, Almanzo Wilder arrives at the school to take Laura home for a visit. Friendship soon turns to love for Laura and Almanzo.The nine Little House books are inspired by Laura's own childhood and have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier history and as heartwarming, unforgettable stories.Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts
Theseus and the Maze-O-Muck (Michael Dahl Presents: Gross Gods Ser.)
by Blake HoenaTheseus wanders through a yucky, gunky maze in this epically gross Greek myth retelling! Will the legendary hero survive the disgusting labyrinth, or will he get stuck in the muck? With wacky illustrations, true-to-tale back matter, and introductions by Michael Dahl himself, THE GROSS GREEK GODS series will have mythology lovers and gross-out fans alike reading in legendary proportions.
Theseus: The King Who Killed the Minotaur (Marvellous Myths)
by Richard Curtis Tony RobinsonTheseus must fight a giant monster and escape from a labyrinth. And that’s just the start of his troubles…After being saved from death as a baby, Theseus went on to be educated by Daedalus and coached by Hercules. He fought the Great Tosser, fell into the clutches of Pine Bender and duffed up his Uncle Laius. He even managed visit the Underworld. Oh – he killed a minotaur as well. All in the space of this book! Theseus certainly was some hero! Or was he?Theseus: The King Who Killed the Minotaur is the final instalment in a humorous three-part retelling of the great Greek myths, which also includes Odysseus: The Greatest Hero of Them All and Odysseus: The Journey through Hell.
They All Saw a Cat
by Brendan WenzelThe cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws...<P><P> In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?<P> A 2017 Caldecott Honor Book