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The Bear Ate Your Sandwich
by Julia Sarcone-Roach<p><i>By now I think you know what happened to your sandwich. But you may not know how it happened. So let me tell you. It all started with the bear . . .</i> <p>So begins Julia Sarcone-Roach’s delicious tale of a bear, lost in the city, who happens upon an unattended sandwich in the park. The bear’s journey from forest to city and back home again is full of happy accidents, funny encounters, and sensory delights. The story is so engrossing, it’s not until the very end that we begin to suspect this is a TALL tale. <p>The wonderfully told story, spectacular illustrations, and surprise ending make this Julia Sarcone-Roach’s best book to date. You’ll want to share it with your friends (and keep a close eye on your lunch).</p>
The Bear Ate Your Sandwich
by Julia Sarcone-RoachBear meets sandwich, adventure ensues. . . . An irresistible treat for fans of Jon Klassen, Peter Brown, and Mo Willems. By now I think you know what happened to your sandwich. But you may not know how it happened. So let me tell you. It all started with the bear . . . So begins Julia Sarcone-Roach&’s delicious tale of a bear, lost in the city, who happens upon an unattended sandwich in the park. The bear&’s journey from forest to city and back home again is full of happy accidents, funny encounters, and sensory delights. The story is so engrossing, it&’s not until the very end that we begin to suspect this is a TALL tale. The wonderfully told story, spectacular illustrations, and surprise ending make this Julia Sarcone-Roach&’s best book to date. You&’ll want to share it with your friends (and keep a close eye on your lunch).Praise for The Bear Ate Your Sandwich:***Winner of an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor Award!***"This story is mischief-making at its finest. And just like a good sandwich, it's hard to resist." - Book Page"Charming" — The Wall Street Journal"While the bear storyline is entertaining in itself, the ending twist will equally delight kids who love to spot untruths, and a second reading for hints as to the narrator&’s credibility may well be in order." — The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred review
A Bear's Year
by Kathy Duval Gerry TurleyIn this gorgeous, lyrical celebration about the passing of seasons, readers will follow a mother bear and her cubs through the course of a year. Deep in her den under a snowflake blanket, Mama snuggles her newborn babies. When spring arrives, the bears awaken and emerge from their lair, and as the weather warms to summer, Mama teaches her young ones to fish, gather berries, and dig for roots. Then, in fall, the leaves turn gold, food grows scarce, and the family prepares for hibernation and the coming winter. With spare, accessible text and charming illustrations, here is a sweet, gentle introduction to how bears experience the changing seasons, perfect for the youngest readers and listeners.
Beast Quest: Early Reader Creta the Winged Terror
by Adam BladeEvil Wizard Malvel has conjured up Creta, a terrifying monster that can unleash thousands of vicious insects from its body! Can Tom defeat Creta before the Beast destroys the whole kingdom?Beast Quest Early Readers are perfect for children learning to read and for families to enjoy together, with text vetted by a literacy expert and bright new colour illustrations.Also available: Beast Quest Early Reader 3: Arax the Soul Stealer!
Beast Quest: Early Reader Arax the Soul Stealer
by Adam BladeArax the Soul Stealer has snatched away good Wizard Aduro's spirit, leaving the kingdom exposed to the evil of Wizard Malvel. To save Aduro, Tom tracks Arax to his cave - but the terrible Beast wants Tom's soul, too... Beast Quest Early Readers are perfect for children learning to read and for families to enjoy together, with text vetted by a literacy expert and bright new colour illustrations. Look out for Beast Quest Early Reader 4: Creta the Winged Terror in November!
Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep!
by Todd Tarpley John RoccoA playful robot bedtime story, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco! Includes Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me functionality, where available.Book Description:When his three rambunctious robots give every possible excuse not to go to sleep, what's a little boy to do? With a fun refrain that will have readers of all ages chanting along, here's a book that kids will be begging to read every night before bed.
Believe It or Not, My Brother Has a Monster!
by Kenn NesbittFrom one scary monster to ten disgusting slugs and everything in between, this spooky rhyming story is chock-full of creepy crawlies...and one nervous little brother!He led it home and snuck it in,which gave me goose bumps on my skinto see a monster standing there.Those giant claws! That shaggy hair!Uh-oh, this boy's older brother is up to something...he's found a monster, and he's brought him home! Now he's trying to sneak in even more terrifying creatures. What's going to happen when his parents find out? A hilarious, side-splitting cumulative story with a monster twist of an ending from the brilliant minds of children's poet laureate Kenn Nesbitt and talented illustrator David Slonim!
Bella and the Wandering House
by Meg MckinlayHer parents are too busy to notice, but even they can't pretend it's not happening when they wake up a few days later to find their house on the banks of a lake. Night after night, the house moves and the family wakes to a new location. When Bella realises that her room at the top of the house is built from Grandpa's old boat, she finally knows what the house is looking for. It seeks the sea. So Bella dons the captain's hat her Grandpa has given her and guides the house safely to the shore, where finally they are home.
Bella Donna: Coven Road
by Ruth SymesEver since she was a baby, Bella Donna has suspected she has magical powers, and she wants nothing more than to be a witch. Bella lives in an orphanage, waiting for her "Forever Family,” until one day she meets Lilith Sorciere and agrees to move in with Lilith and her niece Verity. Bella tries keeping her witchy tendencies a secret from her new foster family, and she stays on her best behavior--but when she comes home early one day from school, she stumbles upon something very surprising! Could Coven Road really be a road for witches? This first installment of the sweet, spooky Bella Donna series will captivate young magic-loving readers. Bella Donna: Coven Road is an engaging and entertaining read with a subtle message to be yourself. Marion Lindsay’s adorably simple spot illustrations bring even more magic to author Ruth Symes’s delightful tale. Fall in love with Bella Donna and her road to witchdom! And be prepared for her next big adventure!
The Berenstain Bears Are SuperBears! (I Can Read Level 1)
by Mike BerenstainThe Berenstain Bears discover the true power of lending a helping paw in this exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.When Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear pretend to be their favorite superhero characters, the whole neighborhood joins in on the game. It’s fun to fight evildoers, but when a young neighbor falls off his bike, the Bear siblings get to be real-life heroes!The Berenstain Bears Are SuperBears! is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. 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.
The Berenstain Bears Down on the Farm: Happy Birthday, Danny And The Dinosaur!; Clark The Shark: Tooth Trouble; Harry And The Lady Next Door; The Berenstain Bears: Down On The Farm; Splat The Cat Makes Dad Glad (I Can Read Level 1)
by Jan Berenstain Stan BerenstainThe Bear family visits a farm in this fun I Can Read story. They never knew hard work could be so much fun!Brother and Sister have so many questions about how the farm works, and Farmer Ben has a lot to teach them.The Berenstain Bears Down on the Farm is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. 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.
The Berenstain Bears: When I Grow Up (Berenstain Bears)
by Mike BerenstainThe Berenstain Bears celebrate Career Day in this 8x8 storybook addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.After an exciting presentation at school, Sister isn’t sure what she wants to be when she grows up. But then a friend of the Berenstains, Professor Actual Factual, takes Sister and Brother Bear on a special Bear Country job tour.Firefighter or artist, farmer or astronaut—there are so many choices, and Sister enjoys thinking about what she might do in her career.
The Big Book of DC Super Friends (Big Golden Book)
by Frank BerriosBoys and girls ages 5 to 9 will love this hardcover Big Golden Book guide to the world of the DC Super Friends! It's filled with amazing facts about Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and all their heroic friends, as well as villains such as the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Two-Face!
Big Book of Dinosaurs (DK Big Books)
by DKGet ready to roar with this updated edition of DK's beloved Big Book of Dinosaurs Dinosaurs fascinate young children, and this colorful catalog of those mysterious creatures from the past will keep even toddlers entertained for hours. Children will love spotting and learning to name all the different dinosaurs--from the fierce, meat-eating Tyrannosaurus and the long-necked, plant-eating Diplodocus to the armor-plated Stegosaurus and the tiny, hen-sized Compsognathus.
Big Book of Hacks for Minecrafters: The Biggest Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You
by Megan MillerWith more than 100 million registered Minecraft accounts and rights picked up by Warner Brothers for a "The Lego Movie” style, action-adventure film, Minecraft is on its way to becoming the next big children’s brand. While there are several successful game guides on the market already, this book will be the first unofficial "hacker’s” super-guide dedicated to fighting mobs, building , and much more that is especially geared toward seven- to twelve-year-old Minecrafters. With The Big Book of Hacks for Minecrafters, kids will learn how to build awesome structures, defense strategies for fending off hostile mobs, and great tips on mining, farming, and more! Other tips will help gamers: know which animals to domesticate and how to do it, properly use potions and enchantments, build and customize a survival home, select appropriate weaponry, and much more! Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks on building, fighting, farming, enchanting, mining, and more, The Big Book of Hacks for Minecrafters shows exactly how the experts bring their amazing structures to life (like a Japanese pagoda or underwater dome) and fight every single type of mob (from Blazes to Zombie Pigmen and everything in between). Illustrated guides will let every kid follow along with each tip step-by-step to master the Minecrafting world.
The Big City
by Petra Brown Grace GilmoreLogan ventures into the big city in this third book of a wholesome series that's like Little House on the Prairie for younger readers.Welcome to Sherman! Logan can't wait to leave "boring" Maple Ridge and enter the exciting city. While Pa is at his job interview, Logan explores Sherman with his cousin Freddy. But after spending a day among the hustle and bustle of urban life, Logan realizes that the quiet, familiar surroundings of his hometown are not so bad after all.With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Tales from Maple Ridge chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Biggety Bat: Chow Down, Biggety! (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
by Ann IngallsBiggety Bat is back--and on a search for his supper!"Hot diggety!" said Biggety. "Supper for sea turtle, but. . . . . . what about me?"Biggety Bat is hungry -- and looking for his supper. The swamp he explores is full of animals chowing down: frogs, cuckoo birds, sea turtles, and more.But what will Biggety find to eat? Author Ann Ingalls blends lyrical text with real-life information about a Florida mangrove swamp. Readers will love discovering the eating habits of the animals who live in this unique habitat.
Billy and Goat at the State Fair
by Dan YaccarinoTwo best friends visit the state fair in this tale of courage and corn dogs! Billy and Goat are best friends, but they have different styles. Billy likes to smell the roses--Goat likes to eat them! So it's no surprise that they have different ideas of how to enjoy the state fair. For Billy, the crowds and the noise are pretty intimidating. He's happy to wait in the livestock pens until the best-goat contest begins. But Goat's not one to sit when he could run. Faster than you can say butter sculpture, Goat's out of the pen and leading Billy on a merry chase past rides, games, contests, and exhibits. When Billy finally catches up to him--on the biggest float of the parade!--he's relieved, but also amazed. The fair is awesome! They may have missed Goat's chance to win best in show, but for Billy it's never been more clear--his best friend is the best goat ever!
A Bird Is a Bird
by Lizzy RockwellWhat is a bird? And how is it different from a mammal or a reptile?Some birds are huge and some are tiny. Some birds are fantastically colorful and some are plain. But what do all birds share? Early nonfiction expert Lizzy Rockwell explains that birds have beaks, wings, and feathers, and hatch from eggs. Other animals might have some of these features in common, but only a bird has them all. Only a bird is a bird! A clear text and beautiful illustrations cover dozens of different birds and their shared characteristics, as well as the unique qualities of unusual birds, such as penguins and peacocks.A great companion to Rockwell's A Mammal is an Animal.
Birds: A Question And Answer Book (Animal Kingdom Questions And Answers Ser.)
by Isabel MartinClucking chickens? Tweeting cardinals? What does the word bird mean to you? What do they eat? Where do they live? Get answers to all these questions and find out just what makes a bird a bird!
Biscuit Goes Camping (My First I Can Read)
by Alyssa Satin CapucilliFor fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody’s favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure!Woof, woof! This way, Biscuit! It’s time to go camping.Join Biscuit in the great outdoors. Biscuit can't wait to go camping! From tents and flashlights to frogs and fireflies, there are so many new things to discover when you're sleeping outdoors. But are those rain clouds in the sky? How will Biscuit go camping now? Biscuit Goes Camping, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.
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!®