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The Magical Forest of Lemon
by Jk HaskimDo you ever dream of escaping to a world of endless fun and adventure? A world where everyone is treated equally, no matter their differences? A place without the constraints of technology? Well, dream no more! This short story will take you on an unforgettable journey to a land filled with wonder and excitement.Whether you&’re reading to your child or simply seeking a lighthearted escape, this tale is sure to captivate readers of all ages. With each turn of the page, you&’ll be transported to a world where imagination runs wild, and anything is possible.As you journey through the chapters, you&’ll be delighted by the colorful characters and the imaginative settings that surround them. And as you share this adventure with your little ones, you&’ll see their faces light up with wonder and amazement.So, why wait? Open this book and let the adventure begin! This heartwarming story is sure to become a beloved family favorite for years to come.
Nature Nibbles: Alphabet Crunch A-Z
by Jenny WishNature Nibbles: Alphabet Crunch A-Z celebrates the twist and turn of letters in rhyme. Whimsical and wacky, nature bites their way to unexpected choices. Children will giggle their way in fun while learning the alphabet. This charming little book celebrates unleashed imagination for the early learner and their parents. Nibble away!
Jesse and the Climate Monster
by Tom MedeirosJesse and the Climate MonsterAn Introduction for parents and teachersAs the news of climate change and climate related disasters expands, our school age children are not immune to the feelings of fear and helplessness. Jesse and the Climate Monster, published as a bilingual (English/Spanish) book, allows young readers, their classmates and their families, an opportunity to begin to understand climate change as presented in an engaging tale. Within the story, early readers are exposed to many of the effects of climate change as Jesse relates the experiences of Jesse&’s classmates. In addition to the story, the accompanying links, activities, and illustrated glossary allow younger students, their classmates and their families, further access to climate information in an age-appropriate format. This story provides a ray of optimism, and a feeling of empowerment to our young readers. Jesse y el Monstruo ClimáticoUna introducción para padres y maestrosMientras que se difunden noticias de desastres relacionados con el clima, nuestros estudiantes jóvenes no son inmunes a sentimientos de miedo y desamparo. Jesse y el monstruo climático les brinda a los lectores jóvenes una oportunidad para empezar a entender el cambio climático a través de un cuento cautivador. Dentro del cuento, los lectores son expuestos a muchos de los efectos del cambio climático mientras Jesse relata las experiencias de sus compañeros de clase. Su uso de poderes recién descubiertos revela las múltiples posibles maneras de abordar el cambio climático. Además del cuento, los enlaces, actividades y glosario ilustrado les permiten a los estudiantes jóvenes profundizar su acceso a información climática en un formato apropiado para su edad. El cuento brinda un rayo de optimismo, citando evidencias de actividades respetuosas con el clima que todos pueden realizar.
The Magic Words
by Link HoewingHogarth is a nice little boy who lives in Rottenberg, the nastiest town around. He smiles often, is courteous and uses the &‘magic words,&’ like &‘please,&’ &‘thank you,&’ &‘I am sorry,&’ and &‘excuse me&’ all of the time. No one else does in his town and they are always nasty and grumpy. His parents are worried their neighbors will wonder what sort of child they are raising because he is so happy! One day, Hogarth is given a piece of candy that tastes wonderful and never gets smaller no matter how much he licks it. The magical candy ends up teaching all of the mean people in Rottenberg why being courteous and using the magic words is so important and helpful to everyone&’s lives, even theirs!
Getting a Ride in Daddy's Low Rider Truck
by Mary HernandezFamily potluck birthday parties are a kaleidoscope of joy, laughter, and shared memories. With every dish served, stories are passed around just as generously as the Tres Leches cake for dessert. The thrill heightens as a pinata bursts, showering treats for all to enjoy. As melodies from the Mariachis fill the air, dancing feet and singing voices join in a vibrant celebration. And when rain clouds gather, they don't dampen spirits, but rather offer the joy of splashing in puddles and waiting out the storm together. Mud-trapped cars? No problem! A ride in Daddy's iconic Lowrider Truck becomes a spontaneous adventure, filled with giggles and song. And as the evening unfurls, new parties beckon in the distance, leading to new rhythms, new friends, and more cherished moments. After all, it's never too late to join the fiesta, especially when a Lowrider Truck arrives in style.
Mission Launch
by Erica AndersonHave you ever wondered why you are alive?Have you ever pondered what you are supposed to do here?Are you aware that you are on a secret mission?Do you know that you have been given secret powers to enable you to succeed?Get ready for your mission briefing!
Penguineroo at My Party!
by Ms BobbiAs Penny is getting ready for her birthday party, she hears a mysterious knock on the door.She is shocked when she opens the door to find a real Penguineroo who came over just for her party.Let your imagination take you through what happened when Penny celebrated with a Penguineroo.What might you do if you had a Penguineroo?
The Beauties and The Beasts: Creatures At the Bottom of the Ocean
by Betty PfeifferWhen do you know someone best? When you read their biography or when you have a conversation with them? Of course, it&’s when you have a one-on-one visit. Go down in a submersible, the HOV (Human Occupied Vehicle) Alvin, to make the journey to their home. You&’ll meet the weird, the cute, the flashy, and the fierce creatures of the deep.In this book, you won&’t just read a bunch of facts about these remarkable animals—you can learn to know them personally. They&’ll talk to you about themselves, their relatives, and their enemies. As a surprise bonus, you will find out about the many ways your new friends are helping us solve some of our medical problems.Suppose you are interested in learning more about what happens in the ocean. In that case, two people (real people) will tell you what they were like at your age and what motivated them to make the ocean, which covers about 70 percent of the earth&’s surface, their life&’s work.
You Gotta Have Cheer
by Lois MortonYou Gotta Have Cheer is full of art games, poems, stories, and best of all, whimsical cheers for school and home interaction with your kids.&“Make hand movements to clap, tap, and hand jive your own way,To set up class rules and organize your day.&”There are funny toasts and roasts. You might even insert your friends and family names to cheer them on.&“You ran for someone dear you loved,And I know she loved you on earth and above.&”Lois has had &“MOR-TONS&” of fun teaching art and has inspired hundreds of kids with her creative spirit and enthusiasm. Her poems, cheers, toasts, and stories were created along her teaching journey. Enjoy!
Images of Infamy: Second Sight
by Steve SandbergTragic events can often be the catalyst and inspiration for the creation of meaningful works of art. In this case, it was the September 11th catastrophe of 2001 which provided the stimulus that would ultimately lead me down a totally unforeseen path, revealing an attitude never previously observed. Other than a proclivity for drawing geometric shapes, no artistic tendencies had even been evident.The one constant theme in my work is the recurring use of nines and elevens to generate images. Other symbols and characters are also employed; sometimes intentional, sometimes not. People who have explored my world have seen different things. Take the journey and see what you can uncover. Remember, in the future, be open to the feasibility that sometimes unexpected abilities can appear anytime in one&’s life. Be ready to embrace the opportunity these possibilities present and take them down your own personal road of discovery.
I'm Going to the Park: You Choose the Fun!
by Kimberly PennistonWhat if you could choose the fun? Today we are going to the park, but you get to choose your own adventure. How are you going to get there? What are you going to play on? Who are you going to play with? Join us for a wonderful day at the park where you make the decision on how to make it amazing!
Cute Little Suzy Plum: your fairy tail friend
by Saskia KeiserSuzy Plum is a cute little mouse with a very long tail. She can&’t play with the other mice Because her tail always gets in the way. Then one day Suzy discovers That she actually has a fairy tail That leaves cute little flowers wherever it goes!
How the Trolls Got Their Hair
by Lisbeth CeaserBefore the trolls had hair, they were nearly invisible. They were very cute, but they were not particularly interesting. Then a couple of young trolls set out on a quest to cover their heads. Thanks to some very smart teachers and very wise parents, the trolls made a surprising discovery. They put their heads together and showed all their friends how to be the happy-go-lucky, colorfully-haired trolls we know today.What did the wise parents and smart teachers know? The step-by-step guide to reading together at the end of the story will tell everyone how to share the secret of the troll&’s discovery. You may never see a bald troll, but the steps of the story of how they got their colorful hair will lead to many surprising discoveries of your own. Children, teachers, parents, and readers of all ages will enjoy sharing both the story of the trolls and the important message that the best stories are those we share with others.
Animal ABC for Children of All Ages
by C. BoulangerWhen COVID-19 lockdowns swept the globe, creativity unlocked for one woman in Belleville, Ontario. Alone with her cat, C. Boulanger turned to a fantasy world she had long imagined, bringing to life a charming children&’s tale. With whimsical animals as guides straight from her isolation, she penned Animal ABC for Children of All Ages not just to delight young readers, but to remind all of us that even in the darkest of days, joy and wonder still exist if only we know where to look. Brighten your family&’s time at home with this playful journey of imagination.Cover designed by Janet Eastwood.
Our Stock Is Rising: An Elementary Student’s Introduction to the Stock Market
by Gregory A. PowellI spent the early years researching the topic. The goal was to teach them as I learned, and to stay one step ahead of my classes. I took them to see the experts at Key Bank and the Wright State University School of Business. As time went on, the experts came to us. The late Ellis Rowe (former VP, Mars, Inc.), and Theo Killion (former CEO, Zales) flew in from Jacksonville and Chicago respectively, just to share a few of their valuable hours for what they both found to be an invaluable experience.This book is written by a teacher, for teachers. Unlike other books of its kind, this one&’s not written by an expert in the field of investment financing. Quite frankly, I saw in this project, such a sense of urgency, that the need for it to be delivered by experts (whenever they became available), was outweighed by the need for it to be delivered in the here and now.Our Stock Is Rising is a metaphor that speaks not just to the disenfranchised, but to all the little kids in all the neighborhoods outside New York&’s famed Financial District. It says that we are not always too young. And that the things we are allowed to be challenged by in our youth, won&’t be the things that deny us a place at the table, as adults.
A Strange Grandmother Comes Visiting
by Ambreen AhmadHassan had a problem. His grandmother was unlike any of the grandmothers he had ever seen! Her looks were different, her dress was different, and she even spoke differently. They were family but it was like they came from two different worlds. Hassan worried what his friends would think if they met her. &‘She is so strange,&’ Hassan thought, until he discovered his grandmother&’s secret strengths.
Slow Dance in a Winter Garden
by R. Thomas SheardyFollowing Nathaniel Hawthorne&’s footsteps in Rome, a disillusioned middle-aged writer seeks meaning in things of little value while mistaking the needs of the soul as trivial, and of the heart as unreliable. Inspired in part by Hawthorne&’s The Marble Faun, this tale is also a bit of a travelogue, as significant events often take place in sites of historical mystery. Though somewhat dark and serious, Slow Dance in a Winter Garden is a story of contemporary people who find themselves – like Nathaniel – torn between the persons they had hoped to be and those they have actually become.
My Friend, Thomas Carl
by Nathaniel C. NelsonThomas Carl was a cat waiting in an animal shelter for a new friend.I had moved to a new city and was lonely and afraid. I was looking for a new friend as well.This charming and entertaining tail tells how Thomas Carl and I became best friends, and how Thomas Carl helped me say goodbye to that loneliness and fear. It proves that friendship and acceptance can come from anywhere……even a cat!This story will inspire young readers to think more about the importance of friendship and giving everyone a chance. It also reminds us that, no matter our size, we can all have a positive impact on others.
Mice Make the Best Friends
by L. L. WolfeHaving befriended a small mouse named Violet in her garden, Tilly makes it her mission to move her indoors before the weather turns cold.After all, it is the right thing to do, even if just for a season or two.And perhaps, just perhaps, Tilly will discover that mice make the very best of friends!
Heron at Pine Lake
by Kathleen KenneavyOne afternoon, while enjoying a long weekend with their parents at their cabin in Wisconsin, Lizbeth and Ian decide to take a rowboat ride on Pine Lake. Fishing for bluegills, or watching the diving loons while paddling along would usually be considered a good trip. But Lizbeth and Ian could not imagine the adventure that lay before them this day. They were accustomed to seeing a varied selection of wildlife at the lake, but coming face to face with a four-foot heron – that was unexpected! The excitement had just begun. The entire family and a neighbor are brought together to solve the problem of seeking refuge for a stranded young bird. It was a day like no other. This day would ultimately shape the futures of Lizbeth and Ian as adults. Have you ever experienced an exciting adventure while out enjoying nature? Happy reading!
Do You Dream of Trains?
by Loretta LunaWhen you're in love, you often dream of the thing you love, even if it's a train. You dream of &“trains speeding through the desert night, thousands of stars shining bright.&” And you wonder, will others see the beauty you see, the freedom you feel, or the excitement of winning a race, when you are on a train?
Peanut Learns to Share
by Shawnda WalkerPeanut is having so much fun while on vacation with her new swing she was recently surprised with, that is until a second surprise threatens to ruin everything.Peanut is forced to face her fear of sharing.Find out what the second surprise is and if Peanut is able to learn to share before it is too late.
They Died on My Watch: 2024 Edition
by Noel BaileyWho was the actress who died just before Christmas? She was the voice of …..... in …......Did Hitler commit suicide, or was he shot by Russian troops?Do you remember what year Princess Diana died in that car crash in Paris?How many husbands did Elizabeth Taylor divorce in her lifetime?What was that well known British actor who passed away right after David Bowie died?Questions you might hear at the next table of your favourite eatery. Questions you may or may not know the answer to. They Died on My Watch can answer these and many more. It is a comprehensive reference work that should prove itself indispensable to any household. Most certainly a book to sustain interest when cruising at 35,000 feet between London and New York. It might be seen as the ultimate &‘umpire&’ to settle any argument that may arise within a discussion involving a deceased celebrity, recent or not.
The Flamingo with Two Left Feet
by Patti BonesteelWhat happens to a flamingo who can&’t dance?Fernando feels self-conscious and embarrassed about joining the other flamingos in their &‘Dance on the Water&’ to find a mate. He thinks he is clumsy and there&’s no chance a flamingo will ever choose him. However, his mother lovingly encourages him to practice and be patient.Practicing each day does give Fernando some success and confidence. However, a sudden setback, and some taunting and name calling from the other flamingos, causes him to lose his confidence again.What will happen? Will Fernando dance on the water and find his perfect mate?
The Teeny Tiny Tree People: A Children's Fantasy
by Dr Donald R. StoltzIn the enchanting world of The Teeny Tiny Tree People: A Children&’s Fantasy, there exists a miniature family nestled snugly within a nearby tree. Their idyllic home is soon overshadowed by a looming threat: a neighborhood cat with a penchant for adventure. Join us as we follow this plucky Teeny Tiny Family and a curious, captivated audience on an unforgettable journey filled with wonder and whimsy.