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The Grandma Book
by Todd ParrFeaturing Todd Parr's signature colorful and kid-friendly illustrations, The Grandma Book portrays the different ways grandmothers show their grandchildren love, from offering advice and babysitting to making things and giving lots of kisses.
Reading Makes You Feel Good
by Todd ParrReading makes you feel good because...You can imagine you are a scary dinosaur,You can make someone feel better when they are sick,And you can do it anywhere!Reading Makes You Feel Good will inspire and encourage young children to delight in the joyful, rewarding experience of reading. With Todd Parr's trademark bright, bold pictures and silly scenes, kids will learn that reading isn't something that just happens at school or at home-it can happen anywhere! Todd shows us all the fun ways we can read- from in the library and in bed to in the bathtub and on the road. Targeted to those first beginning to read, this book invites children to read the main text as well as all the funny signs, labels, and messages hidden in the pictures.
The Extreme Team #6: Into the Danger Zone (The\extreme Team Ser. #Bk. 6)
by Matt ChristopherWhen an old friend comes to visit, Charlie is not at all happy with the changes he sees--especially when Rick gets reckless on his snowboard, chasing X and some of Charlie's other friends off the slopes.
The Extreme Team #4: On Thin Ice (The\extreme Team Ser. #Bk. 4)
by Matt ChristopherSavannah is excited about throwing a holiday ice skating party and has already invited friends from her new school, when she learns that Jonas has invited the crowd from her old school to a party the same day.
The Extreme Team #2: Day of the Dragon (The\extreme Team Ser. #Bk. 2)
by Matt ChristopherWhile studying kung fu to try to overcome his clumsiness, Mark learns something that may interfere with his friends' plans for a group Halloween costume.
Rock On: The eXtreme Team #5 (The\extreme Team Ser. #5)
by Matt Christopher Stephanie PetersAlthough he has a secret fear of heights, Xavier McSweeney lets himself be talked into signing up to test a two-story model of a rock-climbing wall. How will he ever make that climb?
The Extreme Team #7: Wild Ride (The\extreme Team Ser. #Bk. 7)
by Matt ChristopherKnowing that the mountain trails are unsafe for bicycles due to fallen trees and other obstacles, Jonas helps organize a clean-up crew in early spring, but when he hears someone else biking on the trail he cannot resist a ride of his own.
The Extreme Team #3: Roller Hockey Rumble (The\extreme Team Ser. #Bk. 3)
by Matt ChristopherWhen Bizz and her friends arrange a high-stakes roller hockey game with another team, Bizz is reminded about the importance of friendship.
Making the Save: Soccer ’Cats #11
by Matt ChristopherWhen the Soccer 'Cats decide to earn money to buy a gift for Coach Bradley, Bucky goes out of his way to make the gift a wonderful surprise.
Promoting a Global Community Through Multicultural Children's Literature (Through Children's Literature)
by Stan SteinerYou will find this book invaluable for teaching students the beauties of diversity and for building understanding of cultures from around the world. This book features more than 800 titles, both single volume and series, selected for their multicultural content and compelling reflections of the social issues of diverse cultures. The more than 100 interdisciplinary application strategies for titles range from reading aloud with follow-up discussions to social activism. Fully indexed by author and title, this guide includes Web sites for literature integration, contact information, a discussion of the benefits of multicultural literature, and suggestions for further reading. The perfect guide for introducing students to other cultures and customs.
Social Studies Discoveries on the Net: An Integrated Approach (Non-ser.)
by Anthony D. FredericksTap into the budding investigators within youngsters and help them connect to the incredible array of social studies knowledge and resources on the Internet. The 75 lessons in this book guide you and your students in exciting Internet projects that target specific content objectives for specific social studies concepts. Each unit includes activities, questions, and lists of relevant Web sites and related literature. A great way to motivate students, build online technology skills, and increase knowledge.
Science Discoveries on the Net: An Integrated Approach (Non-ser.)
by Anthony D. FredericksTurn kids onto science with these exciting Internet learning adventures. The 88 lessons in this book connect young learners to the incredible array of science knowledge and resources on the Internet. Each unit includes engaging activities and Internet research projects based on specific science concepts, along with discussion questions and lists of relevant Web sites and related literature. Grades K-6.
Quotation Index to Children's Literature (Non-ser.)
by Melanie Axel-LuteNot just an anthology, this extensive index offers keyword, title, and author name access to more than 1,800 quotations from nearly 500 classic, award-winning, and popular works for children. Pearls of humor and wisdom from authors such as the Brothers Grimm, Dr. Seuss, Judith Viorst, and Shel Silverstein are at your fingertips. Very few quotations have been indexed in other works, making this a unique tool to find that elusive quote. A sure-to-please reference tool for school and public libraries-not just in children's departments-this book helps you identify the source of unusual terms or names such as tesseract or Who-ville and makes a great resource for locating quotes addressing special occasions. Fun for browsing!
Web-Teaching: A Guide to Designing Interactive Teaching for the World Wide Web (Innovations in Science Education and Technology #9)
by David W. Brooks Diane E. Nolan Susan M. GallagherThis book delves into a review of current research, active learning strategies, Web courseware, metacognition, strategies for Web discussions, promoting student self-regulation, building interactive Web pages, basic HTML coding, managing Web sites, using databases, automated testing, and security and legal issues. It helps readers pick and choose what aspects of the Web to employ to achieve the greatest student learning gains.
Lizzie and Lucky: The Mystery of the Missing Puppies
by Megan RixMeet Lizzie and Lucky: a sparky young detective and her loyal Dalmatian sidekick! The first title in a brand new illustrated series from beloved animal author Megan Rix.Lizzie is desperate for a dog. In order to convince her parents to get one, she has to come up with 101 reasons why she needs one. Lizzie is a master at making lists, so thinking of 101 reasons is going to be easy! Especially as she is deaf and could train one to be her hearing dog. But as Lizzie begins compiling her list, she witnesses an adorable puppy being snatched away and put into a van by a mysterious-looking man. Can Lizzie solve the case - and maybe find herself a loyal friend at the same time...?
The Bandit Queen
by Natalia O’Hara"O Bandit Queen!" the bandits cried. "Little horror! Poison weed!We'll give you everything a queen could ever need..."The bandits give their queen treasure, tigers, mischief and mayhem. But sometimes a little girl needs something more...A beautiful book about finding family in unexpected places, from the creators of Hortense and the Shadow.
The Three Musketeers: Classics Illustrated (Puffin Classics)
by Alexandre DumasOne of the best-loved adventures of all time.When young D'Artagnan comes to Paris to seek his fortune, he is challenged to a duel with not one, but three of the king's Musketeers. But Athos, Porthos and Aramis become his trusted friends as he tries to prove himself worthy of becoming a fourth Musketeer.
Nadiya Bakes: Fifteen Stories And Recipes For Children
by Nadiya HussainDiscover what we've all been waiting for: Nadiya's new cookbook where she returns to her true love, baking!From classic baking staples to dazzling show-stoppers, deliciously sweet to sumptuously savoury, Nadiya Bakes has it all . . .'Showstoppers and classic baking for every occasion' SUNDAY TIMES_________Learn to bake incredible cakes, pastries, pies and puddings for every occasion with Nadiya's simple and achievable recipes.In true Nadiya fashion, these bakes include the classics and mouth-watering twists that will become your sweet staples for every birthday party, afternoon treat, lunchbox snack, dessert and even dinner.These recipes will be your favourites for every day and for every celebration.Our beloved Bake-Off winner has created your ultimate baking cookbook to conquer cakes, biscuits, traybakes, tarts and pies, showstopping desserts, breads, savouries, and even 'no-bake' bakes.Some of Nadiya's deliciously easy recipes you can achieve at home include:· Strawberry and Clotted Cream Shortcakes· Raspberry Amaretti Biscuits· Portuguese Custard Tarts· Honey Cake with a Salted Hazelnut Crumb· Buttermilk Baked Chicken· Cheats Sourdough· Spiced Squash Strudel. . . and much, much more!Praise for Nadiya Hussain'Nadiya's simple recipes for breakfast, dinner and dessert are great go-to dishes, especially for kids' BBC Home Cooking Series'A national treasure' The Sun 'UK's 50 Most Inspirational Women'
Mad About Castles and Knights
by Ladybird BooksAre you mad about all things medieval? From dungeons and drawbridges to jesters and jousting, the world of mighty castles and noble knights is brought to life in this informative book. It is ideal for all young history enthusiasts.Ladybird's Mad About series is all about giving its readers all the facts they could possibly need about their favourite subjects. Get ready to impress all your friends with all your new knowledge!
Bye Bye Baby: A Sad Story with a Happy Ending (Historias Para Dormir Ser.)
by Allan AhlbergThe story of a baby who is sad and sets off one day in search of a mummy. He meets a cat, a teddy, a clockwork hen and an uncle who all refuse to be his mummy but offer to help him in his search. They find a lady who has no baby and she agrees to bethe baby's mummy. They all have tea together and uncle reads a story about a baby who had no daddy and this leads to another search until finally a daddy is found too!
Meg and Mog (Meg and Mog)
by Jan Pienkowski Helen NicollMeg and Mog is the classic tale by Helen Nicoll and Jan PienkowskiMeg the witch and Mog her cat go off to a wild Hallowe'en party with all the other witches. The spell they cast goes off with a BANG!Helen Nicoll worked with Jan Pienkowski for over forty years, first at the BBC and then on the Meg and Mog stories. She owned and ran the audio company Cover to Cover for many years. Helen lived in Marlborough, Wiltshire. She died on September 30, 2012. Jan Pienkowski is a celebrated illustrator of children's books. He has won the Greenaway Medal twice - for his illustration of Joan Aiken's The Kingdom Under the Sea and for Haunted House. Jan lives in London.Look out for all the Meg and Mog stories:Meg and Mog; Three Favourite Stories; Meg, Mog and Og; Meg and Mog; Meg and Mog Play Hide and Seek; Three Terrific Tales; Mog's Missing' Mog in the Fog; Mog at the Zoo; Mog Goes to Bed; Meg Comes to School; Meg on the Moon; Meg's Veg; Meg's Castle; Meg up the Creek; Meg on the Moon; Meg's Car; Meg at See; Meg's Eggs
Little Rabbit Runaway
by Harry HorseFollowing on from the huge success of Little Rabbit Lost and Little Rabbit Goes to School, a fantastic and beautiful new story all about running away. Little Rabbit is fed up with being told off and decides he'd be better off living on his own. So he runs away from Mama and Papa and starts building his own house under a hedge (at the bottom of the garden). Before too long another little runaway, Molly Mouse, appears and they decide that two runaways are better than one. But soon after building their lovely new home, Little Rabbit quickly discovers Molly Mouse is a bit of a bossy boots and keeps telling him off - just like Mama and Papa. Then Molly Mouse terrifies him with a scary bedtime story and all Little Rabbit wants is to be tucked up safe and warm in his real home. Luckily, Mama and Papa know exactly where to find him and come - along with Molly Mouse's mama - to take him home.
Little Rabbit's Christmas (Little Rabbit Ser.)
by Harry HorseChristmas is coming and all Little Rabbit wants is a shiny red sledge. When he wakes up on Christmas morning he isn't surprised that he can't find it in his stocking because that's a little small for a sledge. But when he cannot find it under the Christmas tree either, or stuck up the chimney, or under his parents' bed, he is heartbroken! "I only wanted a sledge," he weeps, until Papa tells him to stop crying and look outside. And there it is - all shiny and red an new, just waiting for Little Rabbit to play on it. He feels very proud when his friends gather round to admire his wonderful present, but they want to play on it, too! Little Rabbit thinks that's not fair - it's HIS sledge and HE'S the only one allowed to ride it! What will make him learn to share?
Little Rabbit Lost (Little Rabbit Ser.)
by Harry HorseIt's Little Rabbit's birthday and, as a treat, the whole family go to the Rabbitworld Theme Park. Little Rabbit thinks he's so grown-up that he doesn't need to stay with his Mama. However, he soon realises that he is just a little rabbit after all and does need looking after.
Little Rabbit Goes to School (Little Rabbit Ser.)
by Harry HorseIt's Little Rabbit's first day at school. He decides his favourite toy, Charlie Horse, wants to start school too, so they set off together. Before they've even got to school, Charlie Horse has made Little Rabbit eat his whole packed lunch and then proceeds to create mischief all day - galloping when he should be listening and jumping in the cake mix. Little Rabbit gets very upset when Charlie Horse leads him away from his new friends on a nature walk and they find themselves all alone in the wood ... But Little Rabbit's teacher and friends find them and Little Rabbit goes home happy, looking forward to his next day at school - having decided Charlie Horse isn't ready to start school and can stay at home!