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Just a Toy (Pictureback(R))
by Mercer MayerLittle Critter just wants a toy, but he can't figure out which one to buy in this classic storybook about making tough decisions!Dad is taking Little Critter and his sister to the toy store, but when they get there, Little Critter can't figure out which toy to buy—they all look like so much fun! Children ages 3 to 7 will enjoy this humorous storybook about being indecisive!
Kate And The Beanstalk
by Mary Pope Osborne Giselle PotterFee, Fi, Fo, Fum'un, I smell the blood of an Englishwoman. Be she alive or be she dead, I'll grind her bones to make my bread. <P><P> Mary Pope Osborne's funny, magical retelling of the favorite tale and Giselle Potter's enchanting illustrations feature a new and inspiring heroine named Kate for today's audience. Readers will cheer on this resourceful, gutsy girl as she outsmarts the famously greedy giant.
Matilda Bone (Middle Grade Cassette Librariestm Ser.)
by Karen CushmanInto the fascinating, pungent setting of Blood and Bone Alley, home of leech, barber-surgeon, and apothecary, comes Matilda, raised by a priest to disdain worldly affairs and focus on spiritual matters. To Matilda's dismay, her work will not involve Latin or writing, but practical tasks: lighting the fire, going to market, mixing plasters and poultices, and helping Peg treat patients. She is appalled by the worldliness of her new surroundings, and the sharp-tongued saints she turns to for advice are no help at all. Filled with the witty dialogue and richly authentic detail that Karen Cushman&’s work is known for, Matilda Bone is a compelling comic novel about a girl who learns to see herself and others clearly, to laugh, and to live contentedly in this world. Author&’s note.
Max Cleans Up (Max and Ruby)
by Rosemary WellsMax's room is a mess. There is sand from his toy dump truck, a swarm of escaped ant farm ants, a rotten Easter egg, and a stray piece of gum-on-a-string. It's definitely time to clean up. Max's always-efficient sister, Ruby, is quick to take charge--and of course Max wants to help. But since Max has ideas of his own, the clean up doesn't turn out exactly as Ruby has planned....
Me Counting Time: From Seconds to Centuries
by Joan SweeneyHow long is a second? Can you count a minute? What is a decade? How many years are in a century?Me Counting Time can show you! From a second to a minute to an hour to a day — and all the way to a millennium — this playful introduction to time helps children understand the many measurements of time and how they’re used in everyday life. Easy to read and easy to understand, Me Counting Time makes learning a fun time for every child.
Me Counting Time
by Joan SweeneyHow long is a minute? What is a decade? How many decades are in a century?Now with new illustrations by Alex Willmore, Me Counting Time is a playful introduction to the concept of time. When a young boy prepares for his seventh birthday and counts how many years old he is, he begins on an exploration of the many units of time that are a part of everyday life. Fun to read, easy to understand, and brimming with colorful illustrations, this title joins the other repackages in Joan Sweeney's popular Me...series--Me on the Map, Me and My Place in Space, Me and My Amazing Body, Me and My Family Tree, Me and the Measure of Things, and Me and My Senses.
The Missing Mitten Mystery
by Steven KelloggAnnie and her dog, Oscar, have had a busy day playing in the snow. And it only gets busier when Annie begins to search for her missing red mitten--the fifth one she's lost this winter! Is it on the sledding hill? By the snow fort? Did an eagle take it? Or maybe a mouse? Where could that adventurous mitten be? This brilliantly re-imagined edition of Steven Kellogg's classic best-seller, The Mystery of the Missing Red Mitten, will captivate a whole new generation of readers. Children will be charmed by Annie's lively imagination and by the delightful answer to a wholly irresistible mystery.
The Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures Ser.)
by Mike ThalerIt's another scary day at the Black Lagoon. . . .Join Hubie once again as he faces his comically horrific fears during his first day of music class. Featuring a Valkyrie/Viking teacher who comes armed with a pitchfork, a laser baton, and a prison called Sing-Sing, this story is sure to amuse and quell fears of new experiences at the same time!
The Night Before Valentine's Day (The Night Before)
by Natasha WingIt's the sweetest holiday of the year! Celebrate love and Valentine's Day with card-making, tasty treats, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing's best-selling series.Join in on all of the colorful fun, and then come along to school the next morning for a day of parties and games!
On The Same Day In March: A Tour Of The World's Weather
by Marilyn Singer Frané LessacOn the same day in March... Polar bears ride on Artic ice. People in French cafes turn up their faces to the sun. Hailstones roll over Indian hillsides. Rain makes a river in Kenya. On the same day that it's icy cold in the Artic, it's foggy in Louisiana, sunny in Barbados, and blowing wild winds called willy-willies in Austrailia. In this poetic exploration of longitude and weather, with bright and detailed paintings of seventeen different places, Marilyn Singer and Frane Lessac show us what's happening from the poles to the equator-- all on the same day in March. <P> Top 10 Science Books for Children 2000 (Booklist) and Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2001, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council
Polar Bear Babies (Step into Reading)
by Susan RingIn this Step 1 Step into Reading Science Reader, polar bear babies learn the skills they will need to survive in the Arctic! Simple, repetitive text takes readers through a day with these little bears as they learn to fish, swim, and . . . run! Sweet, approachable art and a touch of excitement make this an ideal reader for curious little animal enthusiasts. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. These books are for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
The Quiltmaker's Gift
by Jeff BrumbeauWhen a generous quiltmaker finally agrees to make a quilt for a greedy king, but only under certain conditions, she causes him to undergo a change of heart. Each page highlights a different quilt block pattern whose name relates to the unfolding story.
The Rain Came Down
by David ShannonCaldecott Honor artist David Shannon captures the chaos that follows an unexpected downpour in this engaging story.Once upon a sunny day, the sky clouded over, and the rain came down. The chickens squawked, the dog barked, the baby cried, the traffic snarled, the groceries fell, the people bickered, and still, the rain came down.In pictures full of wit and good-natured humor, Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon captures the chaos that follows an unexpected downpour.Rain or shine, here is an engaging story that will brighten the day of any reader.
Richard Scarry's The Night Before the Night Before Christmas!
by Richard Scarry illustrated by Richard ScarryRichard Scarry and Christmas combine to create this adventurous holiday picture book! It's Christmas, and Richard Scarry's beloved cast of Busytown characters are gearing up for the holiday! And nobody is more excited than Mr. Frumble. In fact, he's so excited he sets out for the North Pole to become one of Santa Bear's helpers. But when Santa Bear mixes up the dates and starts his deliveries the night before the night before Christmas, it's up to the ever-clumsy Mr. Frumble to save the holiday for his Busytown friends! Full of detailed illustrations, humor, and adventure, The Night Before the Night Before Christmas! is the perfect way for children--and Scarry fans of all ages--to celebrate the holiday season.
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2)
by Dav PilkeyFrom Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, an out-of-this-world friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations!Ricky Ricotta may be small, but he has the biggest best friend around!There's nothing better than being buddies with a giant flying Robot. Ricky's Mighty Robot always gets him to school on time, keeps bullies away, and even helps out with homework. These two friends do everything together!When Mr. Mosquito, a meanie from the planet Mercury, invades Earth with his Mutant Mosquitoes, Ricky and his Robot rush to the rescue. But with the Mighty Robot in deep danger, Ricky will have to be brave on his own to save the day!
Sammy the Seal (I Can Read Level 1)
by Syd HoffSammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day and ventures into the big, busy city. Along the way he finds a school full of kids and new things to do—and he even learns to read! "So funny and so original that it promises to be one of the most successful books in this best-selling series." (Publishers Weekly)Sammy the Seal is another hilarious, original story by Syd Hoff, the celebrated author of Danny and the Dinosaur. This classic Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
Share Together (JayJay the Jet Plane)
by Porchlight EntertainmentWildly popular Jay Jay the Jet Plane and his friends show toddlers Scriptural truths in these sturdy, bright board books, offering simple scripture, colorful, are and sparse text, with only a few words per page. Familiar characters from Tarrytown are shown displaying the qualities of each title. Purely simple and ultimately positive. Some picture descriptions are added.
The Sign Painter (Journeys 2014)
by Allen SayIn his Caldecott acceptance speech for GRANDFATHER'S JOURNEY, Allen Say told of his difficulty in separating his dreams from reality. For him this separation was not as important as finding a meaning behind the contradictions and choices we all must make in life and their consequences. Early one morning a boy comes into town, hungry, and looking for work. He meets a sign painter who takes him on as a helper. The boy yearns to be a painter. The man offers him security. The two are commissioned to paint a series of billboards in the desert. Each billboard has one word, Arrowstar. They do not know its meaning. As they are about to paint the last sign, the boy looks up and sees in the distance a magnificent structure. Is it real? They go to find out. Through a simple text and extraordinary paintings, the reader learns of the temptation of safe choices and the uncertainties of following a personal dream. Here Allen Say tells a haunting and provocative story of dreams and choices for readers of all ages. This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Read-Aloud Story)
Stella, Queen of the Snow (Stella and Sam)
by Marie-Louise GayWinner of the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award Stella and her little brother, Sam, are spending the day playing in the snow. The forest, snowballs, snow angels and the mysterious white stuff itself provide fuel for Sam's questions and Stella's answers as they discover the world of winter together. Exquisite, evocative watercolors bring a snowy day alive and make this a wonderful winter story. Gently humorous, the book also captures the relationship between an older sister and her little brother -- a fun yet sometimes trying responsibility. Stella and Sam explore the wonders of snow with the same magic that they bring to all their adventures.
Strega Nona Takes a Vacation
by Tomie dePaolaIt has been a long time since Strega Nona had a vacation. At night she dreams she's at her Grandma Concetta's little house by the seashore. During the day she hears Grandma Concetta's voice saying, "Vieni, Nonalina, come." Soon even Big Anthony notices that Strega Nona is distracted--she gives the Mayor the wrong remedy for his headache! Everybody says, "Strega Nona needs a vacation!" But when she sends bubble bath to Bambolona and candy to Big Anthony, greedy Bambolona takes the candy for herself, leaving Big Anthony--and the town--in a sea of bubbles! Only Big Anthony, famous for his problem with pasta, could have trouble like this with soap! Award-winning artist/author Tomie dePaola brings us a warm and very funny addition to the stories of his most beloved character, Strega Nona.
Toot & Puddle: A Present for Toot
by Holly HobbieExquisite watercolors enhance this charming tale of two friends who are different in many ways yet alike in their devotion to each other.
Train to Somewhere
by Eve BuntingA young girl hopes to find her mother as she rides an Orphan Train to find a new life out west in &“this finely crafted, heart-wrenching story&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Marianne, heading west with fourteen other children on an Orphan Train, is sure her mother will show up at one of the stations along the way. When her mother left Marianne at the orphanage, hadn't she promised she'd come for her after making a new life in the West? Stop after stop goes by, and there's no sign of her mother in the crowds that come to look over the children. No one shows any interest in adopting shy, plain Marianne, either. But that's all right: She has to be free for her mother to claim her. Then the train pulls into its final stop, a town called Somewhere . . .An American Library Association, Notable Children&’s BookALA Booklist Editor&’s ChoiceJefferson Cup Award Honor Book
Truth and Grace Memory Book (Medieval Mysteries #1)
by Thomas K. AscolThe book presents Scripture memory, exposure to great hymns and catechetical instruction.
Walt Disney's Pooh's Counting!
by Disney EnterprisesCount with Pooh and his friends! Picture descriptions present on picture only pages. While doing several things during an ordinary day, Pooh finds different places where he can count. And he even likes to count backwards!
Walt Disney's When Summer Is Over!
by Disney EnterprisesPooh and his friends love summer! See what they do until summer is over. Limited picture descriptions present.