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The Blue Scarf
by Mohamed DanawiAn inspiring story about cultural identity, being true to oneself, and finding a new home as a refugee. Layla lives in a beautiful blue world. One day, her mother gives her a gift—a blue scarf that Layla lovingly wears around her neck. But when a gust of wind carries the scarf away, Layla sets out to find it, traveling by boat to various worlds of different colors. But her scarf is nowhere to be found. Eventually, Layla lands at the shores of a Rainbow world and discovers the secret of her lost scarf while also finding a welcoming new home. A beautiful and poignant refugee story about identity, emigration, and acceptance told by Mohamed Danawi and brought to life in gorgeous color by illustrator Ruaida Mannaa.
Blue Sky White Stars
by Sarvinder NaberhausAn inspiring and patriotic tribute to the beauty of the American flag, a symbol of America&’s history, landscape, and people, illustrated by New York Times bestselling and Caldecott-honor winning artist Kadir Nelson Wonderfully spare, deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative paintings to celebrate the iconic imagery of our nation, beginning with the American flag. Each spread, sumptuously illustrated by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson, depicts a stirring tableau, from the view of the Statue of Library at Ellis Island to civil rights marchers shoulder to shoulder, to a spacecraft at Cape Canaveral blasting off. This book is an ode to America then and now, from sea to shining sea.
Blue Sky White Stars Bilingual Edition
by Sarvinder NaberhausAn inspiring tribute to the beauty and meaning of the American flag, a symbol of America's history and people, illustrated by New York Times bestselling and Caldecott-honor winning artist Kadir Nelson--now available with text in Spanish and English.Wonderfully spare, deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative paintings to celebrate the iconic imagery of our nation, beginning with the American flag. Each spread, sumptuously illustrated by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson, depicts a stirring tableau, from the view of the Statue of Library at Ellis Island to civil rights marchers shoulder to shoulder, to a spacecraft at Cape Canaveral blasting off. This book is an ode to America then and now, from sea to shining sea, and is now accessible to a much larger audience in this bilingual edition.
The Blue Table
by Chris RaschkaIt’s time to celebrate family, community, generosity, and giving! Two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka’s stunning picture book is the perfect pick to share whenever family and friends gather together to celebrate and give thanks, no matter the occasion. Spend the day around the heart of a home: the blue table. A shopping list is written, food is prepared, and the table is set. Guests arrive, thanks are given, and a meal is shared. What then? It’s time to pitch in and clean up, of course! Limited text, bright colors, and stunning collage illustrations make The Blue Table ideal for the youngest reader and for storytime sharing. In just thirty-two pages, two-time Caldecott Medalist and New York Times–bestselling picture book creator Chris Raschka captures the very essence of community—and gratitude.
The Blue Umbrella
by Emily Ann DavisonKindness is a magical thing, and in this gentle picture book kindness comes from somewhere unexpected. When a seemingly ordinary blue umbrella is offered to provide shelter from the rain, it grows to accommodate anyone in need.It was not supposed to rain on the day that a small blue umbrella showed up on the little girl&’s doorstep with a note saying &“For you.&” But she decided to take it along just in case. And despite the odds, it did rain. Seeing that her mom was getting soaked, the girl invites her to come under the umbrella too. At first it seemed like they couldn&’t possibly both fit, but then something magical happened… The umbrella grew. So they offered shelter to more and more neighbors. What should have been a tight squeeze was instead enough room for everyone. This story is a true celebration of kindness and sharing, with poignant words from Emily Ann Davison and charming illustrations from Momoko Abe, and is sure to become a favorite for young readers.
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.
Blueberry Girl
by Neil GaimanFrom New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman comes an affirming poem for unconventional, powerful, growing daughters at any age. A much-loved baby grows into a young woman: brave, adventurous, and lucky. Exploring, traveling, bathed in sunshine, surrounded by the wonders of the world. What every new parent or parent-to-be dreams of for her child, what every girl dreams of for herself.Neil Gaiman and beloved illustrator Charles Vess turn a wish for a new daughter into a book that celebrates the glory of growing up: a perfect gift for girls embarking on all the journeys of life, for their parents, and for everyone who loves them.This beautiful picture book is a lovely graduation or baby shower gift.
Bluebird
by Bob Staake"Like nothing you have seen before," raves Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. Both simple and evocative, this timeless and profound story will resonate with readers young and old. Bob Staake has been working on this book for 10 years, and he believes it is the story he was born to write.
Bluebonnet at the Texas State Capitol (Bluebonnet Series)
by Mary Brooke Casad&“Bluebonnet the armadillo takes children on another adventure—this time to the Texas State Capitol. There is a great deal of history, trivia, and fun while traveling with this little armadillo through the capitol building. Especially good regional title.&” —Parent Council After singing the Texas state song, Bluebonnet admires the Goddess of Liberty statue on top of the state capitol dome. Filled with pride, she wishes that she could climb to the top to see the statue up close. To her amazement, someone tells Bluebonnet that he has been to the top, more than three hundred feet above the ground! The voice that seems to come from nowhere belongs to Mac, a mockingbird, who happens to be the state bird of Texas. Mac offers to give Bluebonnet a tour of the Texas state capitol building. While inside, they discover that a group of schoolchildren are meeting with the governor in order to decide on the state mammal. Some of the children want the state mammal to be the armadillo, while others want it to be the Longhorn. Which one will it be? Once again outside, the pair meet Bevo, a Longhorn interested in the outcome of the childrens&’ decision. Bevo is a friend of Mac&’s, and Bluebonnet makes another new friend. That, after all, is more important than what the state mammal of Texas will be. Isn&’t it?
Blue's Clues: My Favorite Letters
by Deborah ReberIn this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book, Blue shares the four letters that spell out her name, and other words that begin with those same great letters. Join Blue in a backyard adventure filled with everything from butterflies to easels. Picture descriptions added.
Blues for Unicorn (Bright Owl Books)
by Molly CoxeUnicorn and Mule play the blues. But Unicorn has too many rules! This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the long "u" vowel sound. Kane Press's new series of super simple easy-to-reads, Bright Owl Books, adds Molly Coxe's five fun photographic long vowel stories, which are each only around 100–200 words. Molly Coxe's stories help kids learn to read by teaching the basic building blocks of reading—vowel sounds. With a note to parents and teachers at the beginning and story starters at the end, these books give kids the perfect start on educational success. Bright Owl Books make bright owl readers!
Bluey: The Pool (Bluey)
by Penguin Young Readers LicensesJoin Bluey and Bingo on a trip to the pool for some fun in the sun!Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Bluey, Bingo, and Dad head to the pool. What could go wrong? Find out in this beautiful picture book adventure.
Bluey: Sleepytime (Bluey)
by Joe BrummCome on a dream-filled adventure with Bluey and Bingo in this special picture book with fold-out pages! Based on the award-winning animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+. <p><p> It’s sleepytime at the Heeler house! Bingo wants to do a Big Girl sleep. As she drifts away into a dreamy adventure with Flopsy, will Bingo make it through the night and wake up in her own bed? <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Blur
by Minh LêMeet a child with superhero-like abilities . . . and the parents who are racing to keep up with her in this sweetly funny picture book about the blur of childhood, from the award-winning creators of Drawn Together. A perfect gift to celebrate all of our special milestones--from graduations to birthdays and beyond! From the very beginning, there was something different about this child... An ultrasonic voice. Fantastically elastic limbs. Super-magnetic powers. But it wasn&’t until the child took her first steps that she became: THE BLUR!Nothing can stand in her way as she takes the world by storm: always on the move and darting into danger! All too soon, she is zipping through the days, and zooming over the years… Framed as an origin story, here is a fun superhero romp for kids, filled with bold and bright illustrations, that will pull at the hearstrings of every parent.
Bo and the Christmas Bandit (The Bo Series)
by Lynn Sheffield Simmons&“Lynn Sheffield Simmons writes wholesome fiction for children, hoping to stir their imaginations and teach valuable lessons in civic responsibility.&” —Argyle (TX) American &“The dog&’s hilarious antics and loveable nature are both entertaining and educational for the young reader.&” —Adelphean magazine Mrs. Barnett and her crime-busting canine, Bo, are back for another adventure. With Christmas only a week away, the pair stops in Salado, Texas, where a sneaky thief is stealing presents straight from under the tree. Bo and Mrs. Barnett know they must act fast to catch the culprit, but there is a tricky problem: the bandit is disguised as Santa Claus. After untangling himself from the Christmas lights and overcoming his fear of cats, Bo and Mrs. Barnett become sleuths in an attempt to save Christmas for the citizens of Salado. The lovable Labrador&’s antics add humor to this festive read, and the small dose of suspense will keep kids on edge until the surprise ending.
Bo and the Missing Dogs (The Bo Series)
by Lynn Sheffield Simmons&“Written for children in grades 4-7, the dog&’s hilarious antics and loveable nature are both entertaining and educational for the young reader.&” —The Adelphean Magazine &“Lynn Sheffield Simmons writes wholesome fiction for children, hoping to stir their imaginations and teach valuable lessons in civic responsibility.&” —Argyle (Texas) American Bo, the canine hero of Bo, the Famous Retriever, is back, accompanied by his owner, Mrs. Barnett. After the excitement of their last adventure, Mrs. Barnett would like to settle in to her new life of volunteering and baking cookies (her recipes are included), but her high-spirited pet has other ideas. Soon Bo involves Mrs. Barnett and his four teenage trainers in an exciting new mystery.
Bo and the Night Intruder (The Bo Series)
by Lynn Sheffield Simmons&“Lynn Sheffield Simmons hits another home run in storytelling with her latest book Bo and the Night Intruder.&” —Pete Incaviglia Bo&’s undisciplined mischief has landed him and his owner, Mrs. Barnett, in the vet&’s office—twice. Now in a splint and a special funnel-shaped collar, Bo is finally learning obedience. He even helps a new restaurant owner, the famous baseball player Pete Incaviglia, discover who has been breaking in and destroying the kitchen at night. This is not the first time Bo&’s accidents and antics have ended up assisting police. In earlier Bo books, such as Bo, the Famous Retriever and Bo and the Missing Dogs, this bright and reliable labrador retriever manages to find clues in the most unlikely ways. In this adventure, Bo uncovers local importation of illegal aliens and saves a restaurant—and its valuable sports memorabilia—from destruction.
The Boat Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
by Jerry PallottaAhoy, mateys! Get on board! Boats and the need for them have been around for thousands of years. Reed boats might have been the first boat ever to be built. The Vikings built wooden ships that were strong and ornate. And now boats like an Aircraft Carrier house 6,000 people and can carry over 100 planes. In Jerry Pallotta's newest book we get to see an entire alphabet of floating wonders. David Biedrzycki has provided dramatic settings for a variety of boats and captures the mood of each body of water. In one he paints a calm lake where a red canoe glides across the water and in another the stormy swells of an angry ocean tossing a three-masted Xebec. The facts about each boat are sprinkled with traditional Pallotta humor.
Bob Books - Advancing Beginners | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten: Advancing Beginners (Bob Books)
by Bobby Lynn MaslenCreated by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based learn-to-read set is perfect for young readers who are still building their skills.Bob Books Advancing Beginners builds on the skills learned in the Bob Books Stage 1 sets. These twelve stories are slightly longer while still using three-letter words and consistent short vowel sounds. This develops the confidence of young readers and helps ensure that they master basic phonics before moving on to more complex skills. Kids love the fun, drama, and surprise in these stories and pictures!In this collection you'll find:12 easy-to-read, hilarious stories: 16 pages each, 17-41 unique words per storyA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to readEach story includes:Decodable text: Three-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (big, sun, cap)Simple sentences (Pop had a top hat.)Limited sight words (a, the, was)Slighter longer stories than in the Stage 1 sets, which helps build reading enduranceA word list at the back of each bookFriendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the wordsGuided Reading Levels: C, D, E | Lexile Measure: BR - 380L | Bob Books Level: Stage 2Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: Kindergarten, First GradeBob Books' phonics-based method aligns with the body of research known as the Science of Reading, which proves that systematic phonics instruction is crucial to children's reading success. With simple phonics, playful stories, and silly illustrations, Bob Books keep young readers' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"
Bob Books - Animal Stories | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten (Bob Books)
by Lynn Maslen KertellCreated by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This set of phonics-based, easy-to-read stories features silly animal characters -- perfect for kids in kindergarten and first grade.Bob Books Animal Stories are full of fun animal characters, from a pig who is a picky eater to a rabbit who loves to dress up! These charming books engage young readers while they practice their reading skills. Each story uses one-syllable words with consistent short vowels, which keeps text decodable and builds kids' confidence. Longer animal names and sight words sprinkled throughout add just the right amount of challenge.Inside this collection you'll find:12 small, hilarious, easy-to-read books: 12 pages each, 18-28 unique words per storyA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to readEach story includes:Decodable text: Mostly three- and four-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (eggs, mop, slug)Simple sentences (Pig has buns and jam.)Limited sight words (saw, car, mouse)Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the wordsGuided Reading Levels: C, D, E, F | Lexile® Measure: 60L - 270L | Bob Books Level: Stage 2Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: Kindergarten, First GradeBob Books' phonics-based method aligns with the body of research known as the Science of Reading, which proves that systematic phonics instruction is crucial to children's reading success. With simple phonics, playful stories, and silly illustrations, Bob Books keep young readers' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"®
Bob Books - Complex Words | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade: Complex Words (Bob Books)
by Bobby Lynn MaslenCreated by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based set gives young readers the practice they need to advance to more complex words and sentences.Developing readers will love these fun stories! While Bob Books Complex Words still uses short vowels and repetition to keep the text decodable, the longer books in this phonics-based learn-to-read set introduce more complex words, new long vowel teams, and word endings such as -ed and -ly. The playful stories engage kids and provide a new challenge to advance their skills.In this collection you'll find:8 small, hilarious, easy-to-read books: 16-24 pages each, 12-78 unique words per bookA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to readEach book includes:Repetition of words and sounds, which helps children decode the textSimple sentences with more complex words ("Jim slipped into the pond.")A list of new consonant blends and vowel combinations introduced in that bookFriendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the wordsGuided Reading Levels: E, F, G | Lexile Measure: 60L - 490L | Bob Books Level: Stage 3Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: Kindergarten, First GradeBob Books' phonics-based method aligns with the body of research known as the Science of Reading, which proves that systematic phonics instruction is crucial to children's reading success. With simple phonics, playful stories, and silly illustrations, Bob Books keep young readers' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!®
Bob Books - First Stories | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten (Bob Books)
by Lynn Maslen KertellCreated by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This charming phonics set features simple stories that get progressively more challenging. Bob Books First Stories is the perfect introduction to independent reading! With lots of repetition, friendly illustrations, and silly stories, these phonics-based books are great for kids just starting to read. They can be enjoyed on their own, or alongside Bob Books Beginning Readers and Bob Books More Beginning Readers.In this collection you'll find:12 easy-to-read, hilarious stories: 12 pages each, 6-26 unique words per storyA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to readEach story includes:Decodable text: Three- and four-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (ran, hop, went, trap)Very simple sentences (Sam and Mat can hop.)Limited sight words (the, do, was)Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the wordsGuided Reading Levels: A, B, C | Lexile Measure: BR - 280L | Bob Books Level: Stage 1Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: PreK, KindergartenBob Books' phonics-based method aligns with the body of research known as the Science of Reading, which proves that systemic phonics instruction is crucial to children's reading success. With simple phonics, playful stories, and silly illustrations, Bob Books keep young readers' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!®
Bob Books - Long Vowels Hardcover Bind-Up | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten, First Grade: Long Vowels (Bob Books)
by Bobby Lynn MaslenCreated by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based set introduces long vowels and helps developing readers gently take the final step toward reading chapter books. Now in a sturdy hardcover!The silly stories in Bob Books Long Vowels focus on long vowels, but also provide plenty of practice with silent e, longer words, and word endings such as -ed and -ing. The longer stories build reading endurance and expand the vocabulary of maturing readers. This set prepares kids to graduate to chapter books!In this collection you'll find:8 hilarious, easy-to-read books: 16-24 pages each, 52-129 unique words per bookA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to readEach book includes:Repetition of words and sounds, which helps children decode the textLonger sentences and stories than previous sets ("She ran as fast as she could.")A list of new long vowel combinations introduced in that bookFriendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the wordsGuided Reading Levels: G, H, I | Lexile Measure: 110L - 560L | Bob Books Level: Stage 3Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: Kindergarten, First GradeBob Books' phonics-based method aligns with the body of research known as the Science of Reading, which proves that systematic phonics instruction is crucial to children's reading success. With simple phonics, playful stories, and silly illustrations, Bob Books keep young readers' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"®
Bob Books - More Beginning Readers | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten (Bob Books)
by Lynn Maslen KertellCreated by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based set is perfect for kids who need practice at a very beginning reading level.Bob Books More Beginning Readers gives early readers more support with beginning phonics skills, reinforcing what they learned in Bob Books Beginning Readers. This set can also be read on its own by any child just learning to read. The silly stories use three-letter words, short sentences, and plenty of repetition to keep the text simple and decodable, helping kids become comfortable and confident with basic reading!In this collection you'll find:12 small, hilarious, easy-to-read stories: 12 pages each, 8-25 unique words per storyA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to readEach story includes:Decodable text: Three-letter words with short vowels that can be sounded out (cat, bag, fox, bed)Very simple sentences (Sam can pat.)Very limited sight words (a, go, the)Friendly, simple illustrations that add fun and do not distract from the wordsGuided Reading Levels: C, D | Lexile® Measure: BR10L - 90L | Bob Books Level: Stage 1Ages: 4-6 | Grade Levels: PreK, KindergartenBob Books' phonics-based method aligns with the body of research known as the Science of Reading, which proves that systematic phonics instruction is crucial to children's reading success. With simple phonics, playful stories, and silly illustrations, Bob Books keep young readers' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"®