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Aesop's Fables for Children
by Milo WinterFor centuries, children and adults have treasured the stories handed down by Aesop, a slave who lived in ancient Greece approximately six centuries B.C. Known for their charm and simplicity, these simple tales feature brief adventures of animals, birds, and beasts -- with a message hidden in each narrative. Every child should meet up with "The Hare and the Tortoise," "The Ants and the Grasshopper," "The Goose and the Golden Egg," "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," and other characters. This splendid gift edition features more than 130 of Aesop's beloved fables, enhanced with full-color illustrations.
The Budding Chef
by Kate KuhnCurious kids will delight in the 50 fun-filled recipes in The Budding Chef! Full of great ways for parents and their budding chefs to have fun together, this introduction to cooking is brimming with kitchen adventures and is perfect for kids aged 3 to 6. The easy-to-follow instructions and easy-to-find ingredients helps parents share their love of cooking in kid-friendly ways while creating special moments that they--and their child--will cherish forever. With a cup of wonder, a teaspoon of laughter, and a scoop of fun, these recipes bring parents and children together to share magical moments!
The Budding Gardener
by Mary ReinCurious kids will discover their green thumbs with the fun-filled gardening activities in The Budding Gardener! With great ways for parents and their budding gardeners to create memories together, this book shows parents and kids how to plant a seed and watch it grow, create a garden marker, make a spider web out of sweet pea seeds and bamboo, and beautify the garden with a stone path or rock tower. Perfect for kids aged 3 to 6, this kid-friendly introduction to gardening features easy-to-follow instructions and easy-to-find materials that will help parents cultivate a love of the outdoors with their child in imaginative, new ways. With a little dirt, some water, and a few tools, these activities will bring parents and children together to share magical outdoor moments!
Night Buddies, Impostors, and One Far-Out Flying Machine
by Jessica Love Sands HetheringtonFor young John Degraffenreidt, a sleepless night is no reason to fret when tossing and turning in bed brings a bright red crocodile named Crosley out from under his bed. Night Buddies like Crosley promise an evening of adventure to any not-tired-yet kid--and tonight is no different! Out of bed, and into the city, John embarks on a one-of-a-kind program with his crocodile pal. It seems like Cros is a one-of-a-kind individual--that is, until red crocs start popping up all over the city, creating confusion, committing crimes, and causing Crosley to go bananas at the sight of them.
HomeWork Hassles: Simple tips and strategies to reduce frustration
by Pam GoodmanYou'll decrease everyone's frustration levels with this powerful go-to guide. Educate yourself with proven, easy to apply tips and strategies that empower young children to become independent with homework and embrace the love of learning. This guide is packed with knowledge gathered from over 14 years of hands-on experience with children. By adopting Pam Goodman's strategies, you'll enjoy watching your child blossom into a confident, successful, and independent student. Who knows--you both might end up liking homework!
A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles
by Thich Nhat HanhA Handful of Quiet presents one of the best known and most innovative meditation practices developed by Thich Nhat Hanh as part of the Plum Village community's practice with children. <P> Pebble meditation is a playful and fun activity that parents and educators can do with their children to introduce them to meditation. It is designed to involve children in a hands-on and creative way that touches on their interconnection with nature. Practicing pebble meditation can help relieve stress, increase concentration, nourish gratitude, and can help children deal with difficult emotions. A Handful of Quiet is a concrete activity that parents and educators can introduce to children in school settings, in their local communities or at home, in a way that is meaningful and inviting. Any adult wishing to plant seeds of peace, relaxation, and awareness in children will find this unique meditation guide helpful. Children can also enjoy doing pebble meditation on their own.Beautiful color illustrations by Wietske Vriezen, illustrator of Planting Seeds (ISBN-13: 978-1-935209-80-5) and Mindful Movements (978-1-888375-79-4).
How Many Baby Pandas?
by Sandra MarkleBaby pandas abound as readers learn how they live and grow. Science expert Sandra Markle bumps up the cuteness factor in this adorable photo essay featuring the eight panda pairs that were born during a baby boom at China's Wolong Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center in 2005. Basic counting skills combine with panda facts to introduce readers to numbers and these cuddly cubs, from the moment they were born to the time they started climbing trees. Tracked as they play and grow in captivity, until they are strong enough to be released into the wild, these baby pandas will steal any reader's heart, whether it's one at a time or sixteen at once!
Captain Awesome Saves the Winter Wonderland (Captain Awesome #6)
by George O'Connor Stan Kirby<P>A new villain threatens to put "the big freeze" on the second grade's holiday play. Can the Sunnyview Superhero Squad save the show? <P>Eugene and Charlie can hardly wait for Sunnyview Elementary's holiday spectacular, "The Winter Wonderland." These superhero pals are prepared to give it all they've got as members of the Snowflake Symphony. MI-TEE! <P>Captain Awesome and Nacho Cheese Man's superhero skills are called into action when an all-new villain threatens to ruin the second graders' performance. Can the Sunnyview Superhero Squad save the show? <P>With easy-to-read text and illustrations on almost every page, the Captain Awesome chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!
Hello, Nebulon!
by Ray O'Ryan Colin JackGet to know Galaxy Zack--and his new home planet!--in this start to an out-of-this-world illustrated chapter book series.In Hello, Nebulon!, Zack makes the big move from Earth. He is already nervous about starting school and making new friends, but it only gets worse when he dreams that his classmates are slimy aliens with tentacles, pizza comes covered in gross bugs, and he can never communicate with his Earth friends again! Fortunately, when Zack arrives at Sprockets Academy for his first day of school, he meets and befriends Drake Tucker, a Nebulite boy who also loves to explore and learn about the planets. Nebulon isn't as awful as Zack's dream, but there are a lot of differences between Nebulon and Earth, and they make Zack miss his home in Dubbsville, Texas, even more. But things start to look up when he receives a mysterious surprise. What could it possibly be? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Galaxy Zack chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Journey to Juno
by Ray O'Ryan Colin JackJoin Zack as he takes a trip to the planet Juno, makes an amazing discovery, and learns the importance of teamwork!In Journey to Juno, Zack joins his school's Explorer's Club and visits Juno, a newly discovered planet of crystals. The group is split into pairs as they begin exploring, and Zack is less than thrilled when he is partnered with Seth Stevens, the Phase 2 bully! Seth is happy to let Zack do the work while he goofs off, so when Zack stumbles upon a really cool object, he hides it so he can show it to the Explorer's Club himself. But when the time comes for Zack to accept praise for his discovery, will he decide to share the credit? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Galaxy Zack chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
The Prehistoric Planet
by Ray O'Ryan Colin JackGalaxy Zack blasts back to the past in this outer space chapter book adventure!A baby pterosaur can't find his way home, so it's up to the Nebulon Navigators to return him to the Prehistoric Planet. And when Zack's dad is invited on the journey, Zack finds a way to go along too! But as they blast off on the super shuttle, they hear a strange noise. Is it the pterosaur, crying for his mama? No, it's...Zack's dog, Luna, who has snuck onto the shuttle! When the shuttle lands, Zack can't believe his eyes: The Prehistoric Planet is full of creatures that he's only read about in books. Zack and the team of navigators head out in search of the pterosaur's mother--and end up in the middle of an amazing adventure. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Galaxy Zack chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Monsters in Space!
by Ray O'Ryan Colin JackZack learns that appearances aren't everything when he has an up-close-and-personal monster encounter in this chapter book adventure.Zack is shocked when he goes to school one day and finds a monster in his seat! Who/what is this creature? At first Zack is scared, but he soon finds that this monster, Al, is kind and friendly. Zack and Al become fast friends, and Zack goes to Al's planet and meets all kinds of other monsters. Zack realizes that just because Al looks different, it doesn't mean that he's weird or strange. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Galaxy Zack chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Captain Awesome Gets Crushed (Captain Awesome #9)
by George O'Connor Stan Kirby<P>Captain Awesome and Nacho Cheese Man must battle the evil forces of pink and love in this Valentine's Day adventure. <P>It's February in Sunnyview, and Valentine's Day is fast approaching. When Captain Awesome and Nacho Cheese Man start to receive valentines in their cubbies, they know they must step up the watch for all things evil. <P>But Captain Awesome gets distracted when Sally (aka Supersonic Sal) starts to receive valentines of her very own. <P>Why is Captain Awesome so worried about Supersonic Sal's valentines? Could it be that he's hoping for a special valentine of his own? And how will he ever make it through this evil pink holiday?! <P>With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Captain Awesome chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Three's a Crowd!
by Ray O'Ryan Colin JackZack finds out that two best friends are better than one in this chapter book adventure.Zack is thrilled when he finds out that his best friend on Earth, Bert Jones, is going to visit him on Nebulon. Zack can't wait to show Bert around the new planet, as well as his new school. But when Bert meets Drake, Zack's best friend on Nebulon, some jealousy starts to brew. Drake feels left out when Zack and Bert tell stories from Earth and share inside jokes. And he feels even more left out when the three boys go to an amusement park on the planet Cisnos and Zack and Bert go on all the rides...without Drake. When Zack finally realizes how out-of-place Drake feels, he, Drake, and Bert decide to all have fun together. Because, of course, two best friends are even better than one! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Galaxy Zack chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
A Green Christmas!
by Ray O'Ryan Colin JackZack wants to go back to Earth for a white Christmas--but it turns out a green Christmas is just as cool!Christmas is just a few days away and Zack Nelson can't wait to get back to Earth and spend it with his relatives in Vermont. He's looking forward to sledding and having a white Christmas! But when a cosmic storm hits Nebulon, the Nelsons have to cancel their travel plans and spend Christmas on their new home planet. Zack is distraught....until the storm hits. What are those green flakes falling from the sky? Could they be...snow? A white Christmas would have been nice, but maybe a green one is even better! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Galaxy Zack chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
The Lost Stone
by Jordan Quinn Robert McphillipsWelcome to the Kingdom of Wrenly--a new chapter book series full of fantasy and adventure.Meet Lucas, the eight year-old prince, and Clara, the daughter of the queen's seamstress. Lucas is an only child who longs to make friends and go on adventures. Clara knows the kingdom well, so she and Lucas team up and explore the lands of Wrenly! In The Lost Stone, Lucas and Clara search for Queen Tasha's missing emerald. On their exciting adventure, they travel to all the main attractions of Wrenly: Primlox (the island of fairies), Burth (the island of trolls), Crestwood (the island of dragons), Hobsgrove (the island of wizards), and the beautiful Mermaid's Cove. King Caleb has promised to reward the person who finds the precious stone, and Lucas and Clara are determined to search the entire kingdom until they find it! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Spot the Differences Picture Puzzles for Kids
by Peter Donahue"A wonderful book for young kids who love to figure things out on their own. I thought that the pictures were very creative and they provided a few chuckles, especially the picture of the children painting. I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars." -- Independent ReaderKids can play detective with 25 pairs of similar-looking color photos. They'll compare the unaltered originals on the left to the ones on the right, which include several subtle changes. Suitable for ages 6 to 10, the kid-friendly illustrations depict slumber parties, birthday get-togethers, and other lively situations. Complete solutions appear at the end.
Captain Awesome and the Mummy's Treasure (Captain Awesome #15)
by George O'Connor Stan Kirby<P>Captain Awesome ventures into the depths of a museum to reclaim the mummy's ancient treasure in the fifteenth adventure of Captain Awesome and the Sunnyview Superhero Squad! <P>Eugene and his class are off to the Sunnyview Museum. At first, the trip seems booooring...until they stumble upon an Egyptian mummy and an ancient stone. <P>After a closer examination of the stone, Eugene knows that the symbols on it are a secret map to an ancient treasure hidden somewhere in the building. <P>Now it's up to Captain Awesome and the Sunnyview Superhero Squad to track down the treasure before they must head back to school! <P>With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Captain Awesome chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!
The Mystery of the Secret Society
by Marcos Calo Harper ParisEthan and Ella discover a secret society in Greece in the tenth book of Greetings from Somewhere, an exciting series about mystery, travel, and adventure.Ethan and Ella have never been anywhere as cool--or as old--as Athens, Greece. Surrounded by crumbling buildings and ancient sculptures, the twins are excited to follow in their Grandpa Harry's footsteps and explore the ruins. While they're exploring, they stumble upon a mysterious painting on an underground wall. What is it? And what in the world is the Society of Apollo? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Greetings from Somewhere chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
The Pegasus Quest
by Jordan Quinn Robert McphillipsIn the tenth fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series, Prince Lucas and Clara must rescue a young Pegasus.When a shooting star streaks across the night sky, Prince Lucas makes a wish for an epic adventure. Little did he know it would come true! As Lucas and Clara set out to investigate some mysterious happenings in Wrenly, they find a Pegasus that is lost and in danger. Will the two friends be able to help the mystical creature find its way back home to a floating castle high above in the clouds? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Robots Rule the School
by Sam Ricks Ada HopperIn the fourth DATA Set adventure, the DATA Set race to deprogram an army of robots before they take over Newtonberg Elementary School.One morning, Mrs. Bell, the science teacher, challenges the students to invent their own robots. The class builds their best creations and on presentation day, everything goes well...until all the robots start malfunctioning! Now it's up to the DATA Set and their new classmate, Olive Thompson, to deprogram these machines before an army of robots take over the entire school! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The DATA Set chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Captain Awesome Meets Super Dude!: Super Special (Captain Awesome #17)
by George O'Connor Stan Kirby<P>Captain Awesome gets to meet his idol in this super special seventeenth adventure of the Sunnyview Superhero Squad! <P>In this super special, Captain Awesome encounters his biggest villain yet! <P>But just when all might be lost, someone lends a hand. And not just a regular hand. A super hand. Because it's Super Dude! <P>This super special is 160 pages packed with action! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Captain Awesome chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!
Raggedy Ann Stories
by Johnny GruelleMrs. Raffles, widow of the now-deceased A. J. Raffles (gentleman, amateur cricket player, and thief), continues the family legacy of crime -- but this time in America. These stories are narrated by her cohort, Harry "Bunny" Manders, previously the devoted friend and sidekick of A.J. Raffles, in much the same style as the original stories by E.W. Hornung.
What Am I? Easter
by Anne Margaret Lewis Tom MillsFor young children, a swipe-and-reveal look at what makes Easter special. From Spring flowers to the Easter parade, this is a sure hit for little ones as they guess, "What Am I?" and lift the page to find out!