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A Pet for Kei-Chan
by Nancy NashThis multicultural children's story features unique Japanese watercolor illustrations that kids and parents will love.This is a picture-story of a lonely little Japanese girl, and her touching search for a friend.<P><P> "Sometimes I'm kind of lonely because I don't have any brothers or sisters. Last night I dreamed I had a pet". Kei-chan searches the land for a new friend, any animal will do, birds, turtles, even butterflies. A Pet for Kei-chan is a very special book that reminds one that pets are everywhere, one only needs to look.Little girls in all lands love animals, and Kei-chan's fun adventure in Japan will be warmly received by all four to eight year olds.
What Mary Jo Shared
by Janice May Udry Elizabeth SaylesMary Jo is a very shy little girl. When it comes time to share something in class she has nothing to share. She comes up with several ideas of what to share, but at the last minute says she has nothing to share. In the end she is able to find the perfect thing to share. It is something that no one else in the class has thought of sharing before.
An Anteater Named Arthur
by Bernard WaberIn a story told through his mother's eyes, Arthur is seen as a sometimes annoying, but always lovable, anteater.
Frederick
by Leo LionniWhile the other field mice work to gather grain and nuts for winter, Frederick sits on a sunny rock by himself. <P><P> "I gather sun rays for the cold dark winter days," he tells them. Another day he gathers "colors," and then "words." <P>And when the food runs out, it is Frederick, the dreamer and poet, whose endless store of supplies warms the hearts of his fellow mice, and feeds their spirits during the darkest winter days. <P>Frederick's story will warm readers as well in this Caldecott Honor winning fable.Now available as an eBook.
The King's Stilts (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussDr. Seuss's classic treatise on the importance of a balanced life! A Seussian spin on a conventional fairy tale, The King's Stilts is as topical today as when it was first published in 1939. It's the story of a devoted king who works hard and plays hard—and whose entire kingdom is threatened when his beloved stilts are stolen and he is too distraught to do his job. Written in prose instead of rhyme (unlike Seuss's later works), The King's Stilts nevertheless addresses subjects that we know Dr. Seuss was passionate about throughout his life: duty (as in Horton Hears a Who and Horton Hatches the Egg); the abuse of power (as in The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins and Yertle the Turtle); deceit (as in The Bippolo Seed and How the Grinch Stole Christmas)--and even cats (as in The Cat in the Hat and I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today)! Follow the Good Doctor's advice: After a hard day of work, have fun with a great book like The King's Stilts!
The King's Stilts: Read & Listen Edition (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussOne of Dr. Seuss's earliest works, The King's Stilts shows how important it is to both work hard and play hard. In the Kingdom of Binn, King Birtram works very hard, up at five every morning to ensure the kingdom is running smoothly. But at five o'clock in the afternoon, the workday ends and it's time to play . . . and in the case of King Birtram, that means racing around town on a pair of red stilts! But sour old Lord Droon doesn't think that this kind of fun is befitting Binn's king, and he steals the beloved stilts. Missing the stilts, King Birtram cannot have fun. In his sadness, the king doesn't notice that Binn is in danger: the Dike Trees that hold back the sea are being destroyed by the evil Nizzards. Can young Eric the page boy outsmart the dreary Droon and save the day?This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Madeline
by Ludwig BemelmansMadeline, smallest and naughtiest of the twelve little charges of Miss Clavel, wakes up one night with an attack of appendicitis. Images and image descriptions available.
Miranda the Great
by Eleanor EstesWhen barbarians invade Rome, Miranda the cat and her daughter Punka must find a safe place to hide from the chaos. They make their way through the burning city, collecting motherless kittens as they go. At last they reach the Colosseum--but even there, danger lurks! How these fortunate felines survive to become the noble ancestors of the cats of modern Rome is all due to the cleverness of the cat they come to call Miranda the Great, Queen of the Colosseum!
Mitch And Amy
by Beverly ClearyNine-year-old Mitch and Amy both think being twins is fun, but that doesn't stop them from squabbling. They don't like the same things, and they always try to get the better of each other. Then school bully starts picking on Mitch -- and on Amy, too. Now the twins have something rotten in common: Alan Hibbler. This twosome must set aside their squabbles and band together to defeat a bully!
Peter's Chair
by Ezra Jack KeatsFrom the Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Snowy Day, Ezra Jack Keats, Peter's Chair is a picture book classic about a sibling rivalry.Peter, the hero of many of Ezra Jack Keats' award-winning books, has a new baby sister. When she arrives, his parents paint his old baby furniture pink for the new baby. There's only one thing they haven't painted yet, though: his little blue chair. He'll do whatever it takes to save it—even run away! This is a gentle and reassuring story about sibling rivalry and a perfect gift for any family expecting a new baby.
Peter's Chair
by Ezra Jack KeatsPeter, the hero of many of Ezra Jack Keats' award-winning books, is upset when his parents paint his old baby furniture pink for his new little sister. There's one thing they haven't painted yet, though: his little blue chair. He'll do whatever it takes to save it--even run away! Now this perennial favorite is accessible to even the youngest child in a durable board book edition, with reinforced pages, a handy trim size, and safe, rounded corners.
The Plymouth Thanksgiving
by Leonard WeiscardIn simple prose and richly detailed illustrations Leonard Weisgard tells the story of the first pilgrims who sailed for America in 1620. In few but powerful words, the author paints a surprisingly detailed description of the pilgrims' experiences utilizing diaries and other authentic sources of information. The images in this book of exploration, weather, hardships, planting, hunting, the Indian's dress and more are written with concise care and are fascinating, never dull. Reading this book is a meaningful addition to the observation of Thanksgiving for all ages.
Too Much Noise
by Ann McGovernA man doesn't like the noise in his tiny house. The wise man he asks for help gives him advice that makes his house even noisier. His house is now full of noise. Angrily he asks the wise man for help one more time. A good book to read to a young child or for an older child to read alone. Pictures are described.
What's My Name in Hawaii?
by Ray Lanterman Louise BonnerWhat's My Name in Hawaii? is a multicultural children's story of a little Japanese boy's search for a name.He needs a new one because he is about to become an American citizen in Hawaii, where his parents have come to live from faraway Japan.<P><P>When Toshio Takahashi first goes to school he does not want to play with the other children. Like most beginners, he cries because he misses his mother and mostly because he does not speak or understand English. Language, however, proves no barrier in a child's world and soon Toshio is just another flower in the school called Na Lei o Ka Keiki, "a lei of children".When Toshio's citizenship day approaches, all of his young schoolmates wish to help him select an American name like theirs, to add to those reflecting their various racial backgrounds. Susan Iwalani Au suggests "John" and Lisa Ilima Santiago offers "Gaylord" because she has an uncle by that name.The final choice is a happy one for all most of all, to Toshio whose new name now reveals that he was born in Japan, but is an American citizen living in Hawaii, the 50th State of America.
The Alphabet Tree
by Leo LionniThe letters who live on leaves of a huge tree are in danger because strong winds blow them away. Two insects teach them to be safer and to mean something very important. When a fierce wind threatens to blow all the little letters out of the alphabet tree, they must band together in words--and then sentences--to create a message that's even stronger than the wind: peace on earth. With their newfound knowledge, there's nothing the letters "can't "do in this gentle parable about the power of the written word.
The Bears' Vacation: Read & Listen Edition (Beginner Books(R))
by Stan Berenstain Jan BerenstainRead and listen along with the Berenstain Bears! Papa Bear demonstrates his seaside safety rules—with disastrous results—in this fun-filled classic Beginner Book, edited by Dr. Seuss. &“Hooray! Hooray! We&’re on our way! Our summer vacation starts today!&” School&’s out, and the Bear family is ready for a vacation at the beach. Whether the Bears are sailing, swimming, surfing, snorkeling, or having a run-in with an angry whale, Father Bear certainly knows how to find trouble. The Bears' Vacation will leave young readers eager for their very own summer fun! Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.
The Best Nest (Beginner Books(R))
by P. D. EastmanIllus. in full color. Mr. and Mrs. Bird's search for a "better" nest leads them to some peculiar spots. "Funny. "--School Library Journal.
The Best Nest: Read & Listen Edition (Beginner Books(R))
by P.D. EastmanIn this charming Read & Listen edition of the P. D. Eastman classic, Mr. and Mrs. Bird's search for a "better" nest leads them to some peculiar spots.This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.
C D B!
by William SteigLetters and numbers are used to create the sounds of words and simple sentences 4 u 2 figure out with the aid of illustrations.
Corduroy
by Don Freeman"A winning, completely childlike picture book in which a stuffed bear waiting hopefully in a toy department finds a home with a little black girl who wants Corduroy so much that, when her mother refuses to buy him, she comes back the next day with her own money. Endearing, brightly colored pictures together with the text affectionately recount Corduroy's adventures." -Booklist Images and descriptions available.
Corduroy
by Don Freeman<p>Corduroy was first introduced to readers in 1968, and in the fifty years since, his adventures have never stopped. <p>Corduroy has been on the department store shelf for a long time. Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she knows that he’s the bear for her. Her mother, though, thinks he’s a little shopworn—he’s even missing a button! Still, Corduroy knows that with a bit of work he can tidy himself up and be just the bear for Lisa. And where better to start than with a nighttime adventure through the department store, searching for a new button! <p>Celebrate 50 years of this irresistible childhood classic, a heartwarming story about a little bear and a little girl finding the friend they have always wanted in each other.</p>
A Ghost Named Fred
by Nathaniel Benchley Ben Shecter'A small boy finds shelter from the rain in an old house and meets a ghost named Fred. Colorful illustrations plus a mystery which will delight 1st- and 2nd-grade readers. ' 'SLJ. <P><P> Children's Books of 1968 (Library of Congress)
Horton Hatches the Egg (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussThe Dr. Seuss classic that first introduced Horton the Elephant!Beloved by generations for his kindness and loyalty, Horton the Elephant is one of the most iconic and honorable characters in children's literature—as well as the star of two books and a short story by Dr. Seuss (Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and "Horton and the Kwuggerbug.") In this book—the comic classic in which Horton utters the line "I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. . . . An elephant's faithful, one hundred per cent!"—we see his integrity rewarded with a surprise ending that will delight readers of all ages. Told with Dr. Seuss's signature rhymes and trademark illustrations, this is a tale that will be enjoyed over and over, by reader and listener alike. It makes a perfect gift for birthdays and holidays, and is ideal for sparking discussions about kindness, values, and loyalty.
Horton Hatches the Egg: Read & Listen Edition (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussMeet Horton the elephant, one of the most commendable heroes in children&’s books. &“I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. . . .An elephant&’s faithful, one hundred per cent!&”Horton is kind and trustworthy, but unfortunately, the lazy bird Mayzie takes advantage of his good nature when she leaves Horton to watch her unhatched egg. Told with Dr. Seuss&’s signature rhymes and trademark illustrations, this is a tale that will be enjoyed over and over, by reader and listener alike. And don&’t miss another delightful tale about this beloved pachyderm: Horton Hears a Who! This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.