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I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! Read & Listen Edition (Beginner Books(R))
by Dr. SeussDr. Seuss and the Cat show that reading is fun—even when you don&’t look at the words!—in this classic Beginner Book. &“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you&’ll go.&” Whether reading in bed or in purple or brown, reading is fun—even upside down. And whether reading about hoses or roses or owls on noses, I Can Read with My Eyes Shut is a hysterical way to discover the joy of books. 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 Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
I Haiku You
by Betsy E. SnyderThis giftable little picture book of haiku by award winner Betsy Snyder is something adults will love to give one another as much as they'll enjoy sharing it with the youngest listeners. Perfect for Valentine's Day and any day of the year, this book will inspire people to tell one another, "I haiku you!"
If the Dinosaurs Came Back (Works Trade Books Ser.literature Works 2000/1997)
by Bernard MostIn this delightful book, a small boy imagines a world where dinosaurs perform public services. “Bold lines accentuate imaginative, humorous ideas. A natural for student response: students formulate their own outcomes about what would happen if the dinosaurs returned. An overwhelming favorite in the early grades.”--The Reading Teacher
Mr. Busy (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesWhen Mr. Busy whips up a picnic for Mr. Slow and himself, it's a recipe for disaster!
Mr. Clever (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Clever thinks he is smartest guy around. But one day, helearns that he doesn't know everything.
Mr. Clumsy (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Clumsy has broken three alarm clocks this week. Three! He's just so clumsy: always walking into things and tripping over. He looks clumsy, too, don't you think?
Mr. Grumpy (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Grumpy is in a BAD mood, until he gets a visit from Mr. Tickle!
Mr. Mischief (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesHe's always pulling naughty pranks until he meets up with a wise old Wizard and gets a taste of his own medicine!
Mr. Nonsense (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesGet ready for the second invasion of Little Miss and Little Mr. Men! That's right—those zany, pint-sized characters are back. Easy enough for young readers and witty enough for adults! Mr. Nonsense finds a good friend—in the laughable Mr. Silly.
Mr. Quiet (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Quiet is afraid of loud noises. This is a big problem for him, since he lives in Loudland. But one day he gets a letter from Mr. Happy inviting him to Happyland, where he finds?what else??happiness!
Mr. Rush (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Rush is always in a hurry. Now he's got to find time for his career.
Mr. Skinny (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Skinny is tall and thin, like a long sausage. For supper he will sometimes eat the world's smallest sausage. He's desperate to put on some weight, but his appetite is just too small! Can his friend Mr. Greedy help him?
Mr. Tall (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Tall has one long problem, his legs! Can anyone help him?
Mr. Worry (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Worry worries about everything. He even worries about worrying! The helpful wizard of Mr. Men Land wants to relieve him of his worries, but is there any way to make sure Mr. Worry won't worry?
Mr. Wrong (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Roger HargreavesMr. Wrong does everything terribly, hopelessly wrong. Then he meets Mr. Right, who wants to make Mr. Wrong right! But will turning Mr. Wrong right turn Mr. Right wrong?
Richard Scarry's Postman Pig and His Busy Neighbors (Pictureback(R))
by Richard ScarryJoin Richard Scarry's beloved Postman Pig for a day of discovery and adventure! With deliveries to the police station, the doctor's office, the library, and many more, young readers will see how those in their communities go about the day. This timeless story is, indeed, a very special delivery. Includes one sheet of stickers!
A Salmon for Simon
by Betty WatertonSimon has always longed to catch a salmon. But when his luck suddenly changes and an eagle accidentally drops one into a tidal pool, Simon is torn between sympathy for the fish and the desire to catch something of his own. The enhanced epub version, in celebration of Groundwood's 35th anniversary, includes a read-aloud feature of the story narrated by Graham Greene.All summer long, Simon, a young First Nations boy, has been desperate to catch a salmon. He goes fishing every day, but has no luck. Then one day a high-flying eagle drops a salmon into a clam hole right before his eyes, and Simon must decide whether to take it home or let it go.This simple story, with its evocative watercolor paintings of the Northwest Coast, was an environmental fable before its time when it was first published in 1978. But its true power rests in the magical combination of text and pictures, which have made it a best-selling classic.
Soumchi: A Tale of Love and Adventure
by Amos Oz Quint Buchholz Penelope FarmerWhen Soumchi, an eleven-year-old boy growing up in British-occupied Jerusalem just after World War II, receives a bicycle as a gift from his Uncle Zemach, he is overjoyed--even if it is a girl's bicycle. Ignoring the taunts of other boys in his neighborhood, he dreams of riding far away from them, out of the city and across the desert, toward the heart of Africa. But first he wants to show his new prize to his friend Aldo. In the tradition of such memorable characters as Huckleberry Finn and Holden Caulfield, Amos Oz's Soumchi is fresh, funny, and always engaging.
The Truck Book (Pictureback(R))
by Harry McnaughtIllus. in full color. "Stretches the definition of 'truck' to include buses, campers, and fire engines, all meticulously illustrated. "--School Library Journal.
Noah's Ark (Picture Yearling Book)
by Peter Spier★ Caldecott Medal Winner ★"The book is a triumph, the definitive Noah's Ark."—Publishers WeeklyWinner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Children's Book, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, Peter Spier's Noah's Ark has been the iconic edition of this tale for over 40 years, in print continuously since its debut in 1977.In Spier's imaginative retelling, readers witness the danger and the grandeur of the terrifying flood but also the lighter moments: Noah's wife jumping on a crate to avoid the rats; Noah shooing all but two bees from a busy hive; and all the animal babies being born in the spring. It's an illustration feat that's both majestic and tender.
The Pinballs
by Betsy ByarsFrom Newbery-winning author Betsy Byars comes a story full of "poignancy, perception, and humor" (The Chicago Tribune), about three foster kids who learn what it takes to make a family. You can't always decide where life will take you—especially when you're a kid.Carlie knows she's got no say in what happens to her. Stuck in a foster home with two other kids, Harvey and Thomas J, she's just a pinball being bounced from bumper to bumper. As soon as you get settled, somebody puts another coin in the machine and off you go again.But against her will and her better judgment, Carlie and the boys become friends. And all three of them start to see that they can take control of their own lives.
Scat! Scat!
by Sally FrancisThis is the adventure of a little white cat trying to find a home for itself.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More
by Roald Dahl Quentin BlakeSeven superb stories, from the world's no. 1 storyteller Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A clever mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer. With Roald Dahl, you can never be sure where reality ends and fantasy begins.
Blueberries for Sal
by Robert MccloskeyLittle Sal goes with her mother to Blueberry Hill to collect and can blueberries for the winter. On the other side of Blueberry Hill, little Bear comes with his mother to eat blueberries. Images and image descriptions available.
Blueberries for Sal
by Robert McCloskeyWhat happens when Sal and her mother meet a mother bear and her cub? A Caldecott Honor Book! Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter. Meanwhile Sal's mother is being followed by a small bear with a big appetite for berries! Will each mother go home with the right little one? With its expressive line drawings and charming story, Blueberries for Sal has won readers' hearts since its first publication in 1948. "The adventures of a little girl and a baby bear while hunting for blueberries with their mothers one bright summer day. All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside."—School Library Journal, starred review.