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The Little Captain
by Paul BiegelA timeless and enchanting children's fantasy classic by the author of The King of the Copper MountainsOne morning, after a fierce storm, the people of the harbour come down to find a strange ship called the Neversink stuck fast on top of the sand dunes. Inside is only a small boy with a big cap - The Little Captain. He and his ship stay marooned on top of the dunes until one day a giant wave sweeps the Neversink to freedom. And so The Little Captain sets sail once more, this time with three of the town's children, Podgy, Marinka and Thomas, as his crew mates. Together they are determined to find the island of Evertaller, where legend has it children turn into grown-ups overnight and never have to go to school again...This enchanting seafaring adventure is beloved by generations of children in the Netherlands.
Little Cat's Luck
by Marion Dane Bauer Jennifer A. BellFrom Newbery Honoree Marion Dane Bauer comes a heartwarming novel in verse that's a companion to the "wholly satisfying" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) Little Dog, Lost. <P><P>When an indoor calico cat named Patches spots a golden autumn leaf fluttering past her window, she can't help but venture outside to chase it. But soon, Patches feels something tugging at her, telling her to find a special place--one she won't know until she sees it. <P><P>Why must she go on this search? She doesn't know yet. <P><P>Along the way, Patches finds herself in dire circumstances, but with the help of the other neighborhood animals, she faces off against the scariest dog in town and continues on her journey to her special place. <P><P>Beautifully told in verse and accompanied by adorable illustrations by Jennifer A. Bell, this heartwarming novel from Newberry Honor-winner, Marion Dane Bauer, is a timeless, touching, and fulfilling story about finding your way home.
Little Cloud Lamb
by Monica Carretero Ana A de EulateA touching story that helps young and old alike cope with the loss of a loved one, this beautifully illustrated and gentle narrative explains the difficult concept of death to children. Lambkin is a different little lamb and instead of being covered in wool, his body is a cloud. Throughout his life, Lambkin learns to accept the things that make him different. Perfect for parents and educators, this sensitive book treats a difficult topic with compassion and understanding.
Little Cowpokes Cookbook
by Zac WilliamsSaddle up, ride &’em out and get cookin&’—cowpoke style!Yeehaw! Kids who are ready to live the life of a cowpoke will delight in Zac Williams&’ latest children&’s cookbook, Little Cowpokes. Range riders will learn to whip up tasty vittles such as Buckin&’ Bull Nachos, Get Along Pretzel Doggies, Slow-Cooked Smoky Brisket, Cinnamon Churro Sundae, Pioneer Honey Taffy and more! This here collection of recipes is guaranteed to be just the ticket to delicious cowpoke kiddie cookin&’, packed with simple step-by-step recipes and fun photographs as well as style ideas for Wild West parties, chuck wagon cookouts, sagebrush get-togethers, and rodeo roundups.
Little Creatures
by Donna Jo NapoliHow many feathers will it take? The Little Angel of Freedom can't wait till her wings are full of feathers. Then she'll hear a bell ring, and be able to fly. But to prove she's ready, she has to help out Simone, a little girl with a big problem. Simone likes to capture animals -- especially bugs. Sometimes they get harmed while they're in her care. The Little Angel has to use her powers to show Simone the right thing to do. But Little Angel's worried -- how will she rescue the captured animals? And will she ever get enough feathers to earn her Angelwings at last? Be kind to animals!
Little Critter: Critters Who Care, Going To The Firehouse, This Is My Town, Going To The Sea Park, To The Rescue (My First I Can Read)
by Mercer MayerJoin Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter® as he visits the firehouse!Whoosh! goes the water hose. Ooo! Eee! Ooo! goes the siren. Ding! Ding! goes the fire alarm.Little Critter and his classmates are taking a trip to the firehouse! Little Critter puts on his boots and jacket—now he's ready to help Fireman Joe. After checking the hose and ladder, Little Critter is ready for a fireman's helmet of his own. Join Little Critter as he learns to stop, drop, and roll with Fireman Joe! Little Critter: Going to the Firehouse is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
Little Critter: Critters Who Care, Going To The Firehouse, This Is My Town, Going To The Sea Park, To The Rescue (My First I Can Read)
by Mercer MayerJoin Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter® as he shows young readers around his hometown.Welcome to Critterville!Little Critter® shares what he knows about his neighbors and the places to go in Critterville. Who delivers the mail? Where does Little Critter go to see a movie? Who keeps everyone safe? Come explore the town with Little Critter and discover where everyone works and plays!Little Critter: This Is My Town is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
Little Critter: Critters Who Care, Going To The Firehouse, This Is My Town, Going To The Sea Park, To The Rescue (My First I Can Read)
by Mercer MayerJoin Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, and his classmates for some underwater fun as they set out on a delightful trip to the sea park!With Little Critter and a charming world of sea creatures big and small, there’s a boatload of fun for everyone!Little Critter: Going to the Sea Park is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.
Little Critter: The Fall Festival (My First I Can Read)
by Mercer MayerJoin Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter® and his family on their exciting road trip to the Fall Festival! From apple picking to hayrides, discover how fun the harvest season can be.Fall is an exciting season in Critterville!Every year, Little Critter® and his family take a trip to one of the most beloved events in Critterville—the Fall Festival. From picking apples and taking hayrides to choosing the perfect pumpkin, no wonder everyone loves this time of year.Little Critter: The Fall Festival is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
Little Critter Going to the Sea Park: Critters Who Care, Going To The Firehouse, This Is My Town, Going To The Sea Park, To The Rescue (My First I Can Read Ser.)
by Mercer MayerJoin Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter, and his classmates for some underwater fun as they set out on a delightful trip to the sea park in this My First I Can Read book! with Little Critter and a charming world of sea creatures big and small, there’s a boatload of fun for everyone! Little Critter: Going to the Sea Park is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
Little Critter: A Green, Green Garden (My First I Can Read)
by Mercer MayerJoin Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter® as he goes green in this My First I Can Read book!Little Critter learns that planting his own garden is a lot of fun and a lot of work. But the result—a green, green garden—is something he can cherish and enjoy.Little Critter: A Green, Green Garden is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.
Little Critter: Just a Little Sick (My First I Can Read)
by Mercer MayerJoin Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter® in this My First I Can Read story.Little Critter has a day off from school! When Little Critter® feels just a little sick, Mom lets him stay home from school. Hooray! But between visiting the doctor and staying inside all day, missing school is not what Little Critter expected. Little Critter: Just a Little Sick is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
Little Critter: Just Critters Who Care (My First I Can Read)
by Mercer MayerWhen Little Critter finds out one of his neighbors is in need, he and his friends rally together and volunteer their help.They soon learn community service is rewarding . . . and fun! Who can the Critters help next?This is a funny and charming Little Critter story with a great message about caring about others.
Little Critter: Just Helping My Dad (My First I Can Read)
by Mercer MayerHonor dad on Father's Day or any day with this funny and touching story about Little Critter pitching in to "help" his dad.Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter, spends the whole day with his dad in this My First I Can Read book.From getting rid of a beehive to working in the yard and going to the store, Little Critter wants to be the world’s best helper. Things might not always go as planned, but that doesn't stop Little Critter from trying his hardest!Little Critter: Just Helping My Dad is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with young children..
Little Critter: Just Saving My Money (My First I Can Read)
by Mercer MayerJoin Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter® as he learns about it what it means to save money.Little Critter works hard for his money!When Little Critter wants a new skateboard, Dad tells him that he needs to save his own money to buy it! He tries his very best, but soon finds that saving enough for what he wants isn't so easy. Just Saving My Money is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
Little Critter: To the Rescue! (I Can Read: Little Critter)
by Mercer MayerUh-oh, Dad needs help! When Dad is locked in the basement, Little Critter knows just what to do. He picks up the phone to dial three numbers. The firemen arrive in just a few minutes to rescue Dad . . . but they can't stay long to share in the excitement. They have another job to do. Join Little Critter as he shares his 9-1-1 smarts!
Little Critter: What a Good Kitty (My First I Can Read)
by Mercer MayerLittle Critter® has his very own cat! And what a good kitty she is. Read along with Little Critter in this simple, endearing I Can Read, perfect for critters who are just discovering the joy of reading.
Little Daymond Learns to Earn
by Daymond JohnEntrepreneur, FUBU founder, and Shark Tank fan fave Daymond John introduces kids to basic ideas about money and starting their own business in this accessible picture book! <p><p>Meet Little Daymond and his enterprising friends! When Daymond hatches an idea for a small business to make money to buy a music poster he wants, the whole crew comes together and figures out their unique strengths so they can each get exactly what they want—and even have some change to spare. <p><p>Bestselling author and Shark Tank star Daymond John uses this fun story to ignite kids' early interest in how money works—including the concepts of saving, spending, budgeting, and borrowing—to develop a basic foundation of financial literacy that sets children up for success in the future. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Little Dee and the Penguin
by Christopher BaldwinGraphic novel fans will love this hilarious animal adventure by webcomic creator Christopher Baldwin—perfect for readers of Dan Santat&’s Sidekicks, Ben Hatke&’s Zita the Spacegirl, and Berkeley Breathed&’s Bloom CountyWhen Little Dee meets a motley crew of animals deep in the forest, she knows she&’s found the perfect set of new friends. Between the bossy vulture, the slightly dim dog, the nurturing bear, and the happy-go-lucky penguin, this mismatched group of big personalities doesn&’t always get along—but they&’re a family. And they&’re on the run. A pair of hungry polar bears are after the penguin, and the rest of the team are determined to protect her. They&’re not interested in adopting a tiny human. But Dee loves them—especially Ted the bear—and she won't let them go. Instead, she hops on their getaway plane and joins them on an around-the-world adventure. This hilarious and heartwarming story is the perfect addition to any graphic novel reader&’s library.
Little Dog, Lost
by Marion Dane Bauer Jennifer A. BellFrom Newbery Honoree Marion Dane Bauer comes the tale of a boy who needs a dog, and a dog who needs a boy--a match made in heaven, if only the two can meet. Mark is a boy who needs a dog. But he can't get his mom on board with his plan. Buddy is a dog who needs a boy. Buddy has an owner already, but not one who understands the kind of love and care--the "something more"--a dog needs. Mr. LaRue is a neighbor who needs a community. He's alone all the time in his huge old house--and everyone needs more than that. Over the course of a summer thunderstorm and one chaotic town council meeting, these three characters cross paths and come together in a timeless tale ripe with emotions and told in verse that resolves with love, understanding, and a sense of belonging--plus a place to play a game of fetch!
Little Dog, Lost
by Jennifer A. Bell Marion Dane BauerA "wholly satisfying" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) novel in verse starring a boy, a lost dog, and a lonely old man, from Newbery Honoree Marion Dane BauerMark is a boy who needs a dog. But he can't get his mom on board with his plan. Buddy is a dog who needs a boy. Buddy has an owner already, but not one who understands what a dog really needs. Mr. LaRue is a neighbor who needs a community. He's alone all the time in his huge old house--and everyone needs more than that. Over the course of a summer thunderstorm and one chaotic town council meeting, these three characters cross paths and come together in a timeless tale ripe with emotions. They'll realize they all need the same things: love, understanding, and a sense of belonging--plus a place to play a game of fetch!
Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World (Vashti Harrison)
by Vashti HarrisonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History comes the highly anticipated follow-up, a beautifully illustrated collectible detailing the lives of women creators around the world.Featuring the true stories of 40 women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World inspires as it educates. Readers will meet trailblazing women like Mary Blair, an American modernist painter who had a major influence on how color was used in early animated films, actor/inventor Hedy Lamar, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, architect Zaha Hadid, filmmaker Maya Deren, and physicist Chien-Shiung Wu. Some names are known, some are not, but all of the women had a lasting effect on the fields they worked in.The charming, information-filled full-color spreads show the Dreamers as both accessible and aspirational so reader knows they, too, can grow up to do something amazing.
Little Ducks Go (I Like to Read)
by Emily Arnold McCullyA walk in town turns into a harrowing adventure for six little ducklings in this Guided Reading Level C Book. Following their mother down the street, the baby ducklings are swept up in a gush of water and washed down a storm drain. "Quack!" says their mother. "Cheep cheep!" call the babies. Sailing through the sewer pipes, the little ducks go, as mother duck chases them from drain to drain, trying to keep them calm. When her quacks attract the attention of a kind-hearted man, the little ducks are rescued! With warm, nostalgic watercolor paintings, Caldecott Medalist Emily Arnold McCully takes readers on a journey, chasing the little ducklings and their mother through the streets of a small town and a busier city. Perfect for young readers, this is a satisfying story of accidental adventure-- with a happy ending. A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year! The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! For readers who've mastered basic sight words already, Level C books feature slightly longer sentences, suitable for mid-to-late kindergarten readers, and introduce a wider range of high-frequency vocabulary words. Move onto Level D once you've mastered them!
Little Elephant’s Blocked Trunk
by Dosh ArcherLittle Elephant has been playing with his toys and putting all of them away in the wrong place! Soon, his mother notices that something is not quite right with her little one's trunk. Little Elephant needs to take a trip to the hospital after a few of his toys end up inside of his trunk. How did they get in there? More importantly, how will they come out? Doctor Glenda and Nurse Percy team up once again to save the day!
Little Ellen
by Ellen DeGeneresWhat makes you unique? Find out with Little Ellen, the creative and lovable star of Ellen DeGeneres' debut picture book, based on her new animated series! Hi! Little Ellen here—You know I love making people laugh, but did you also know that I am full of questions? SO many questions! And the one I am wondering most is, what makes me, well, me? Before she was an award-winning actor and talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres was a little girl in New Orleans. Get to know Little Ellen and the wonderful world she sees in this book of friendship and groovy moves, perfect for kids with big imaginations and even bigger hearts! This joyful picture book promotes empathy and social-emotional learning, with an inclusive voice that encourages kids to be themselves.