That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the enemy! In this funny yet endearing story, one little boy learns an effective recipes for turning your best enemy into your best friend. Accompanied by charming illustrations, Enemy Pie serves up a sweet lesson in the difficulties and ultimate rewards of making new friends.

    Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition. This charming and familiar story will delight readers with its surprise ending.Fun, energetic illustrations brighten page after page with the busy antics surrounding Sarah Jane. FIRST DAY JITTERS is an enchanting story that is sure to be treasured by anyone who has ever anticipated a first day of school.

    Until the night Monique encounters "the little ghost" sitting at the end of her bed. When she turns out to be--not a ghost at all--but a young girl named Sevrine, who has been hiding from the Nazis in Monique's own basement, how could Monique not be surprised! Playing upstairs after dark, the two become friends until, in a terrifying moment, they are discovered, sending both of their families into a nighttime flight. In the tradition of Pink and Say, Patricia Polacco once again dips into her own family's history to reveal her Aunt Monique's true story of friendship from the French Resistance.

    The thing is a large, freakish creature but no-one else really notices it--it's simply not a part of their familiar day-to-day reality. So the kid takes it upon himself to try to find where the lost thing belongs...The Lost Thing is a gently humorous story that will be read and enjoyed by a wide range of ages. While the narrative is full of typical thoughts of an observant and caring young person, the illustrations provide a surreal and thought-provoking backdrop for this 'lost dog story' with a definite twist. The Lost Thing is the first book that Shaun Tan both wrote and illustrated.

    Readers young and old will be enchanted by the vision and mastery of Kinuko Y. Craft's luminous paintings, inspired by the lavish artwork of late seventeenth-century France and embellished with extraordinary borders and ornamentation.Rich with radiant color and astonishing detail, here is a dream come true for anyone who has ever believed in living happily ever after.

    He's not too thrilled about all the chores either—especially fishing. Before long, though, a raft appears in the nearby river, and it changes everything. As Nicky explores, the raft works a subtle magic on the obstinate young boy, opening up the wonders all around him: the animals of river and woods, his grandmother's humor and wisdom, and his own special talent as an artist.This is a serene story about a summer in the woods, appreciating things—and people—in a whole new light, and discovering one's own talents. School Library Journal proclaimed, "this dazzling picture book is an artistic triumph." A note from the author describes the similarities between LaMarche's and Nicky's life.Supports the Common Core State Standards

    So for now she's just dancing in the wings, watching from behind the curtain, and hoping that one day it will be her turn to shimmer in the spotlight. When the director of an important dance festival comes to audition her class, Sassy's first attempts to get his attention are, well, a little wobbly. But Sassy just knows, somehow, that this is her time to step out from those wings, and make her mark on the world. Actress/choreographer Debbie Allen and Kadir Nelson collaborated on Brothers of the Knight, about which School Library Journal raved, the strutting high-stepping brothers are full of individuality, attitude, and movement.

    Magee and his dog Dee head out to the sea. But what begins as a fun day in the sun turns a bit bumpy when onel playful whale decides to say hello. Soon the crew that once was floating finds themselves flying! How will they get down? Who will come to their rescue? And when will they ever get to eat lunch? Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee is a great read-aloud, sure to provide fits of giggles.

    When you give her the balloons, she'll want to decorate the house. When she's finished, she'll put on her favorite dress...Fans of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie will love this perfect addition to the series!The If You Give... series is a perennial favorite among children. With its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, these books are perfect for beginning readers and story time. Sure to inspire giggles and requests to "read it again!"Other favorites in Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond's bestselling series include:If You Give a Cat a CupcakeIf You Give a Dog a DonutIf You Give a Moose a MuffinIf You Give a Mouse a CookieIf You Give a Pig a Pancake

    Big things. Little things. And things in between. Then it was time for school to start. And Wemberly worried even more. If you ever worry (or know someone who does), this is the book for you.Wemberly worried about spilling her juice, about shrinking in the bathtub, even about snakes in the radiator. She worried morning, noon, and night. "Worry, worry, worry," her family said. "Too much worry."And Wemberly worried about one thing most of all: her first day of school. But when it's time to go back to school and she meets a fellow worrywart in her class, Wemberly realizes that school is too much fun to waste time worrying!This warm and comforting back-to-school favorite is from Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Kitten's First Full Moon, and Chrysanthemum.“This winning heroine speaks to the worrywart in everyone.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    When the order goes out that all Jews must wear a yellow star on their clothes, the king has an idea that might just work. But it would take the faith and commitment of all Danes.In this retelling of a World War II legend, New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy poignantly remind us of the power of a good, wise leader. Paired with Henri S�rensen's arresting full-color portraits, this is a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice.Teacher's Guide available!Bologna Ragazzi Award for Children's Non-FictionChristopher Award (Books for Young People)Jane Addams Peace Prize (Honor Book)ABC Children's Booksellers' Choices (Non-fiction)Notable Books for a Global Society

    A very fussy eater. She won't eat her carrots (until her brother Charlie reveals that they're orange twiglets from Jupiter). She won't eat her mashed potatoes (until Charlie explains that they're cloud fluff from the pointiest peak of Mount Fuji). There are many things Lola won't eat, including - and especially - tomatoes. Or will she? Two endearing siblings star in a witty story about the triumph of imagination over proclivity.

    The buttons Laura cherishes the most belonged to her mother—a button from her prom dress, a white one off her wedding dress, and a single small button from the nightgown she was wearing on the day she died. When the string breaks, Laura’s new stepmother, Jane, is there to comfort Laura and search for a missing button, just as Laura’s mother would have done. But it’s not the same—Jane isn’t Mom. In Eve Bunting’s moving story, beautifully illustrated by Ted Rand, Laura discovers that a memory string is not just for remembering the past: it’s also for recording new memories.

    Peep through the die-cut holes in this book to see if you can spy a shark. Is that really a shark? Turn the page and find out . . .A delightful, entertaining story - with its rhyming text and ingenious die-cut pages, it's a book children will want to read again and again.

    "If your need is great, open the doll and help will come. But you may only do so three times. After that the magic will be gone." A wicked spell has changed a handsome young prince to a pale glassy figure made of "living ice," and his kingdom to a frozen landscape of night without moon, darkness without dawn. Katya knows that it's up to her to rescue the prince and undo the evil spell that has banished the sun. Armed with only the magic nesting doll and her own valiant heart, she is determined to succeed. But will the combined effort of her courage and the mysterious nesting doll be strong enough to prevail? Laurel Long's radiant paintings and Jacqueline K. Ogburn's enchanting original tale were inspired by Russian folk art and stories. This talented duo has created a modern classic that honors its folklore heritage while depicting a world in which a girl can be anything, including a hero.

    series!If you take a mouse to the movies, he'll ask you for some popcorn. If you give him the popcorn, he'll want to string it all together. Then he'll want to hang it on a Christmas tree.The famous little mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie that has delighted millions of readers is back in an irresistible tale full of holiday antics.Collect all the books in this giggle-inspiring classic series!

    An injured magpie and a one-eyed dog live happily together in the forest, until a jealous fox arrives to teach them what it means to be alone.

    But in this book, the youngsters are a wide variety of dinosaurs. And how do dinosaurs say good night?Filled with wonderful detail and humor, children and their parents will love the expressions and antics of the eleven different dinosaur children depicted here, and each species is spelled out somewhere in the young dinosaur's bedroom. In the end, young dinosaurs behave a lot like people do: They give a big kiss, turn out the light, tuck in their tails, and whisper "good night."Here is a new staple for bedtime reading, a book children will ask for again and again.

    But one day, Edwurd tells such a whopping lie that the army, the air force, and the dogcatcher are called to reverse the damage. Full color.

    Mama Bird feels sad, too. Sometimes it's hard to be apart. But as Mama Bird says, the love they share is with them always, keeping them close until the best part of the day--when they are together again. •From the illustrator of the bestselling Time for Bed, with more than 725,000 copies sold •A heartwarming story about the universal experience of parents and children being temporarily separated

    dressing up, singing songs, building sand castles, napping (maybe), dancing, painting on walls and - whew! - going to sleep at last.

    With a baby on her hip and laundry piling up, she demands light and dark, earth and sky, creepers and crawlers, and lots of folks to trade stories with on the front porch. And when the work is done, Big Momma, she is pleased all right. "That’s good," she says. "That’s real good." With down-home language and infectious rhythms, Phyllis Root spins a creation myth like no other, brilliantly illustrated by the incomparable Helen Oxenbury.

    And with the help of a pushy elf and an eager-to-believe young boy, Murray finds that even though he's not big enough to fill Santa's suit, he's got more than enough heart to get the job done. Illustrated by David Catrow.

    Living creatures do not get any cuter than McDuff, the West Highland terrier who is the hero of a new series.--The New York Times Book Review.

    The people in his neigborhood point at his wings. The kids at school laugh. The teachers call him a distraction.One girl identifies with Ikarus, but she is too shy to speak up for herself, let alone for him. Maybe I should have said something to those mean kids, she thinks, when their taunts send him drifting into the sky. Inspired by Ikarus's own courage, she sets out in search of him and so begins her own journey of self discovery -- leaving both of them transformed."I wanted to create a book that tells kids never to abandon the things that make them different, to be proud of what makes them unique. Every child has his own beauty, her own talents. Ikarus Jackson can fly through the air; I want kids to find their own set of wings and soar with him." -- Christopher Myers

    When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown, the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread or they will be turned out as beggars.

    But he's never satisfied: Something is missing.In his first book, actor and musician John Lithgow introduces a memorable character, a fickle yet lovable child prodigy who brings the sounds and rhythms of an orchestra to sprawling visual life. With a double gatefold showing the entire orchestra, this is the ultimate book for the music lover in all of us.Deedle-ee Doodle-eeDoom-pety CLANG!

    Children of all ages will enjoy this enchanted tale of change by the wildlife-photographers/authors who created two "New York Times" bestsellers: "Stranger in the Woods" and "Lost in the Woods."

    McCurry Brogan Howlweister, the crotchety old man who comes into town every Thursday to buy his weekly supplies. His constant scowl and legendary ill-temper have earned him the nickname “the Grump.” Dinkerwinkians big and small, young and old, and four-legged and feathered all try to avoid him as much as possible. That is, all Dinkerwinkians except little Lydia. Although Lydia cannot hear or speak, her powers of observation and the compassion she has for others are obvious. She has never heard anyone call Mr. McCurry Brogan Howlweister “the Grump” and simply sees him as the man with the upside-down smile, a man who needs a friend to help turn it right-side up. This story of compassion and love in action will delight children and families with its richly detailed illustrations and eccentric characters.

    From bebop to New Orleans, from ragtime to boogie, and every style in between, Jazz takes readers on a musical journey from jazz's beginnings to the present day. Created by a celebrated father-son team, Jazz is a Coretta Scott King Honor Book and a Kirkus Best Children's Books Editor's Choice.In addition to its colorful and lyrical celebration, the book includes a brief introductory essay about the history and form of jazz, as well as a timeline and glossary of jazz terms.Coretta Scott King Award Honor for illustrationALA Notable Children's BookLee Bennett Hopkins Poetry AwardPublishers Weekly's 100 Best Books of the YearKirkus Reviews Editor's ChoiceBooklist Editor's ChoiceBooklist Top Ten in Black HistoryBook Link's Best New Books for the ClassroomGolden Kite Award: Picture Book Text

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    And to the gums on which we stand, strong and healthy, with toothbrushes and toothpaste for all.'"It's time for tooth school and Dr. Flossman is excited to meet the incoming class of 32--eight incisors, four canines, eight premolars, and twelve molars, including the four wisdom teeth. There's just so much to learn--from brushing and flossing to dentin and pulp to every student's nightmare: tooth decay!Best read with a toothbrush in hand, this hilarious book is full of interesting facts (for instance, George Washington's teeth were not made of wood, despite popular belief) and a classroom full of quirky characters. Young readers will laugh their way to a better appreciation for those pearly whites that beckon them to brush. And from there it's just a short hop to flossing.This title has Common Core connections.

    But when the temperature drops, his shivering sheep see all their wool in sacks -- and "BAAA!" they cry. "We Want It Back !"Young listeners will enjoy chiming in on this hilarious read-aloud as Farmer Brown's sheep track down their wool. As the farmer goes from one neighbor to the next, his sheep discover how their fleece changes when it's cleaned, carded, spun into yarn, and dyed. Can they get it back? It's the tender-hearted Farmer Brown himself who comes up with the surprise solution. "Now each year, come shearing time, the sheep wait eagerly in line, to feel the clip and hear the buzz, and wear bright sweaters over fuzz".

    His mom holds the key to the Moon Pie stash, though -- and she says no treats before dinner! If only Jimmy could fly to the moon to get his own Moon Pies... How far would you go to get your favorite snack?

    Both enjoy trading knock-knock jokes, playing baseball, and reading. Both hate wearing new clothes, eating funny-looking food, and cleaning up. And on the very last page the unexpected narrator is revealed -- Grandpa has been telling this story!

    At the same time, children will understand the story told from a young boy's perspective - who learns that no gift is too small for Jesus. The beautiful, moving illustrations compliment the wonderful story.This book brings to vivid life one of the most beloved stories from the Bible: the feeding of the multitudes. Best-selling author Max Lucado weaves his story-telling magic in this tale told from a young boy's perspective.

    The stories are played out on each page in split-screen style. At the end, the trainers compare adventures. Junko Wada and Toshinao Aoki created Pokemon Tales Movie Special: I'm Not Pikachu! They both live in Tokyo.

    But the car won't start and whenever Roxanne comes up with a new way to get to the beach, she discovers she must leave something behind. Spanish-speaking children will delight in guessing just what's missing each time in this sunshine-bright romp of a book.

    Diglett's cave is awfully dark -- it's anybody's guess who's there or what presents they've brought.

    This boardbook contains whimsical illustrations.

    From precious kitten to precocious cat, this quintessential feline will charm children and adults alike. As he shares his experiences hunting, eating and sleeping, Milton, with his ever-elegant black and white coat, velvety paws and sharp claws, will win hearts with his independent nature. Playful illustrations and a simple, funny text make Milton the perfect picturebook for cat-lovers of all ages.

    Seeking a successor, a king decrees that any boy who cares for a seed for a month will prevail. What should Sanji do when his seed dies?

    Looking through the pictures in his scrapbook, Tai tells how he arrived on Digiworld with his friends, how they each got Digimon protectors, and their quest to keep the evil Digimon from taking over Digiworld and the real world.

    

    And this cleverness comes in handy when the cat comes, inviting everyone to join the secret Cat Society.

    The vigorous pastel and watercolor paintings catch every change of family mood and weather in this true story of a miracle as Nick finds his lost sister, "one lucky girl", in a tornado.

    Eager as a young boy to learn, you'll discover Ben's amazing achievement as a writer, printer, author, inventor, scientist, postmaster general, ambassador, representative, and one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence.

    It isn't easy for the younger sister to be silent, but gradually she begins to treasure the stillness and the wonderful experiences it brings. After an exhilarating walk and patient waiting, the girls are rewarded by the arrival of the SkySpirits --- the northern lights --- dancing and shimmering in the night sky. This powerful story, with its stunning illustrations, captures the chill of a northern night, the warmth of the family circle and the radiance of a child's wonder.

    For a few hours, they escape their gilded frames and are free to run up and down the grand staircases, chase each other round the marble halls, and explore the other exhibits. But four of the dogs overindulge and sleepily climb back into the wrong paintings. When the mix-up is discovered, the museum's popularity soars! This playful story, with superb illustrations by Alan Curless and lovely reproductions of National Gallery paintings, provides young children with a charming introduction to fine art.

    They are perfectly content, alone, in their dreary Mousery . . . until four shivering mousekins appear at the door. Sliver and Slice agree to let them in from the snowy cold for just one night. But after a dose of warm fires and lullabies, will they really send the adorable mousekins away? Award-winning author Charlotte Pomerantz has created a heartwarming story about two mice who learn that sharing makes things twice as nice.

    Here is her story, told in buoyant, witty text and beautiful, high styled-illustrations.

    It is designed to introduce concepts such as colour, shape and size to young children.

    Timothy Robinson was a children's book editor at Bantam Doubleday Dell. Jim Madsen is an illustrator for educational software for the Waterford Institute. Together they have teamed up for some beautiful Childrens books, including Night Without Darkness and Three Days Without Light.

    Published in conjunction with the exhibition "Supersonic swingers," October 20 - November 20, 2000, Toon-in Gallery/Outre Gallery, Melbourne, Australia

    

    He didn't shut Oscar's cage door tightly. Oscar, Charlie's bright green pet iguana, who loves lettuce & strawberries, can't resist a midnight adventure to find out why Charlie's mom has placed glittering green & red decorations all around the house, even on his cage!

    This book provides an insight into the development of fashion, design and culture during the reign of the Choson Dynasty (1392-1910) in Korea. The traditional Korean wrapping cloths stand as a particular testimony to the creative talents of unknown Korean women. Each design is unique and of its time, yet many of the wrapping cloths also bring to mind images of modern abstract art. It is through their design that these objects can communicate with people from other cultures across time.

    Tootle volunteers to go where no train has dared to go in a long time -- on the haunted tracks! The little train's bravery helps him make it through some scary situations, and when Tootle arrives back at the station, everyone gets a big surprise!

    Then try to guess the names of seven of the world's most interesting birds and mammals by looking at their babies.

    He is covered in snow and can't remember who he is or how he got there.

    The book is arranged according to the seasons celebrated in the artwork.

    He is blase toward the juggling pandas, the tigers on the trapeze, and the flying poodles -- it's the popcorn he wants! His skateboarding skills lead the head poodle to offer him an act, but he decides that the circus life isn't for him (the costumes are too itchy!).

    

    The prize? Star placement on the tallest Christmas tree.

    But through Shackleton's heroic effort to sail in an open wooden lifeboat to the nearest inhabited land—hundreds of miles away through the treacherous ocean—everyone was eventually rescued and this amazing true story began to be told again and again.Accompanying this tale for young readers are lovely watercolor paintings that capture the beauty of the Antarctic landscape and the team's heroic determination to survive. Young readers and adults alike will also be fascinated by the maps, chronology, and further background this book provides on one of history's most extraordinary expeditions.

    Just like a real mail order catalogue but all you have to do is wish

    

    After washing up on a Maine beach, the tiny pup is rescued by professionals from the Seal Rescue Program at the New England Aquarium.

    But how is he to give his bride the elegant home she deserves? He has a brilliant plan: he will make their wedding so fine that surely their friends will shower them with the best of everything. His plan backfires, of course, but, like all good love stories, this is a tale that ends in a happy – if surprising – fashion.Cary Fagan’s evocation of turn-of-the-century Kensington Market is perfectly brought to life by Regolo Ricci’s lively, affectionate paintings.

    Crop dusters and rescue planes, commuter planes and cargo planes, planes that fight fires and planes that chase storms -- this little book is filled to the brim with almost every kind of plane

    

    Who wears a shirt that feels soft and cottony? Who has shiny metal parts? And who leaves clues that are nice and smooth? Young fans of Blue's Clues will delight in figuring it all out in this interactive touch and feel book that features many of their Blue's Clues friends!

    To prepare for the event, they make sandwiches, pick flowers, put out the fancy china, and more.

    Night after night, she asked herself the same question: "Who made me?" Finally, Zanele sets out to see her seven special friends, certain that one of them would be able to provide an answer. One after another, Lion, Giraffe, Baboon, Eagle, Zebra, Honey-guide, and Elephant offer their answers, each drawn from the animal's own experience and understanding, each wonderful in insight. After speaking with her final friend, Zanele smiled: "Now I know who made me!" This beautifully illustrated story will delight and surprise readers with its insights into God the Creator. Here is a book that answers one of the "big questions" children ask and that families will enjoy reading over and over again.

    Her wonderful demeanor and unique perspective on life have made her a cultural icon, something for which we all should give thanks. Now, her tender words and heartfelt phrases, blessing everything from friendship and freckles to playtime and kisses, can be found in this timeless collection.

    Each mouse is curious to see where the other lives. But when they visit each other, they miss the pleasures of their own environment. To each her own is the message in this timeless and charming story. Full color.

    An illustration and description depict words for each letter, accompanied by the phonetic pronunciation of each word.

    This book describes the red-tailed hawk's life span of up to twenty-one years, its habitat, and how and where to go looking for this beautiful predator.

    Grandpa has magical explanations for ordinary things—a frosty windowpane, dewdrops sparkling on the grass, even his own bald head—and Grandpa never lies. Whimsical humor and deep feeling are skillfully layered together in this touching, lyrical account of a grandpa and a granddaughter who love and trust each other.

    

    What are squishy, slimy, icky, creepy, crawly, and fun??? Bugs! Read and sing along with lovable hosts—like the ladybug and the inchworm—as they lead the way through a musical adventure that teaches as it entertains.

    Whether you're curious about the origin, features, and temperament of any cat breed, or attempting to find which breed is the perfect match for you, Catalog is a unique illustrated reference that includes detailed information on more than 70 breeds. Featuring fabulous, full-color photography and quick reference facts, this adorable book is the ultimate compact cat resource.

    She knew her son Samuel was a special child. When God spoke to Samuel, he discovered that God had an important job for him to do. You can read about Samuel in the Bible in 1 Samuel Chapters 1-25.

    An educational book, with fascinating facts, zany illustrations, and photographs or realistic art, provides the base of this three-tiered package. Activities at the back of the book and a game board folded into the box with fact-filled quiz cards will provide hours of fun. The play creatures in the spine tube extend the learning in a tactile way, as all components work together to familiarize children with the subject matter.It's been millions of years since the last dinosaur roamed the Earth, but dinosaurs remain the subject of much fascination and study. Dino-Might! teaches what dinosaurs ate, where they lived, and how they defended themselves. Also included are possible reasons for their extinction and a timeline that shows the different eras.Book Details: Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 9/1/2000 Pages: 24 Reading Level: Age 5 and Up

    Each book guides readers through the facts that nurture their need to know.

    They have been in the family for seven generations, passed from mother to daughter on her wedding day. This book celebrates the mother-daughter relationship, and honors the importance of connecting with the past.

    On each spread of the book, readers will find a painting of a different land where Digimon are craftily hidden in plain sight. Ferreting them out is an intriguing challenge!

    Award-winning, best-selling poet Carol Diggory Shields matches talents with a young artist who casts a unique eye on the world, Svetlan Junakovic. The results are exuberantly witty, astonishingly unexpected, and always wonderful. Each title sports twelve spreads, twelve verses with an Ogden Nash-like whimsy, and twelve visual surprises. Deceptively simple and devilishly complex-these are books that everyone from toddlers to adults can crow about.

    Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. Every new title contains a Word List and a color-coded reading-level key on the back cover.

    When Noah finally opens the door and all the animals can leave, they rejoice in the fact that God saved them. This book provides the message: God loves us and saves us.

    An eloquent tribute to people who matter, the Old Ones who "talk about this time, and that time, and they sure had a good time..".

    Early learning features of the books for 18 months and up: -Helps children associate abstract numbers with concrete objects -Reinforces counting skills -Develops memory and prereading skills through rhythm and repetition of words

    The Christmas story told in extracts from the Tyndale Bible, illustrated with miniatures from Books of Hours in the British Library.

    Even their forest friends walk out because of their bickering. The cubs finally decide to settle the issue with a game of, "You move, you lose." However, two raccoon burglars show up for an unforgettable game of their own. When a wolf comes by chasing a little kitten, their stubbornness is tested to the limit. Stubby declares victory, but he soon realizes that the true winner is his sister Prissy. In this stimulating book, Carl Sommer shows the folly of stubbornness, and the importance of tolerance, cooperation, and friendship. Grades K-3. Virtues: Tolerance / Friendship / Cooperation Other Virtues: Caring, Cheerfulness, Civic Virtue, Compassion, Forgiveness, Kindness, Loyalty, Obedience to Parents, Positive Mental Attitude, Respect for Others, and Responsible Citizenship

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    A cowboy suddenly gets a striped kitty's chin and whiskers. A queen wearing her royal crown finds herself wearing a pineapple top on her head. Or flip another page, and she's wearing a helicopter's spinning top! Kids match all these characters, and many others. Every new combination will prompt laughs.

    Ships Same Day.

    Set in a playground that looks a lot like the game board, readers are introduced to a new character on each page. The character is doing something "good or bad" (a theme carried over from the board game), which is expressed through the illustrations. For example, one kid climbs a tree to save a kitten -- "Brave Kid " while another kid goes down the slide backwards -- "Silly Kid "

    The life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of a young girl - breathes new insights into the biblical account. Retelling the stories of the Gospel with all the innocence and clarity of a child's perspective makes them seem at once familiar and utterly fresh. At the heart of the novel is the figure of Jesus himself. Represented as a healer and radical teacher, he touches the hearts and minds of all those who hear his words. His love and power radiate throughout the narrative, echoed in the sensitive yet emotionally charged portraits of Mary Magdalene, the twelve disciples, and Miryam, the mother of God.