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A Place for Pluto
Stef Wade - 2018
His planet status was stripped away, leaving him lost and confused. Poor Pluto! On his quest to find a place where he belongs, he talks to comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. He doesn't fit it anywhere! But when Pluto is about to give up, he runs into a dwarf planet and finally finds his place in the solar system. This feel-good picture book combines a popular science topic with character education themes of self discovery, acceptance, and friendship. It has bonus material in the back matter to support curriculum.
Gracias The Thanksgiving Turkey
Joy Cowley - 1996
Beginning Spanish vocabulary is woven into the text.
Change Sings: a Children's Anthem
Amanda Gorman - 2021
As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes—big or small—in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves.
Red Pandas (National Geographic Readers)
Laura Marsh - 2015
The carefully constructed text and beautiful photographs guarantee a successful and rewarding reading experience for any reader, especially those who love wild animals.
Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Parton - 1994
The little girl wears it to school proudly, and when the other children laugh, she gives them a quick lesson about what it means to be rich. Judith Sutton's beautiful paintings bring one of Dolly Parton's best-loved songs to life. "The heartfelt verses are imbued with the same genuine, infectiously likeable spirit Parton herself projects." Publishers Weekly
The Easter Bunny That Overslept
Priscilla Friedrich - 1957
But the children tell him that it's Mother's Day, which can only mean one thing: HE SLEPT THROUGH EASTER! Nobody wants eggs on Mother's Day, or on the Fourth of July -- and especially not on Halloween. Children will sympathize with the little bunny's plight and cheer when Santa finds the perfect gift to help!Originally published in 1957, The Easter Bunny that Overslept now returns with a fresh look, promising to delight new generations of children. What a wonderful tale to share at Easter, Mother's Day, Christmas ... or at any time at all!
Skelly the Skeleton Girl
Jimmy Pickering - 2007
Who could it belong to? As Skelly searches for the bone's owner, she questions everyone from her skeletal goldfish, to her man-eating plants, to the monster who lives beneath the stairs. Finally, Skelly locates the bone's owner--and makes a new friend. Rising talent Jimmy Pickering has created a mildly spooky and totally original cast of characters who populate Skelly's Tim Burton-esque world.
A Very Krusty Christmas (Spongebob Squarepants)
David Lewman - 2006
Krabs sees customers flocking to the Chum Bucket because of its Christmas decorations, he orders SpongeBob to get to work on the Krusty Krab. Full color.
The Easter Bunny's Assistant
Jan Thomas - 2012
The Easter Bunny and his special assistant demonstrate how to make Easter eggs.
Disney 5-Minute Christmas Stories
Walt Disney Company - 2016
Celebrate the spirit of the season with 12 Disney and Pixar stories in this treasury of tales that can each be read aloud in five minutes!Join in the festivities of the season as Mike and Sully race to light the big Christmas tree, Alice finds the Red Queen's present, Peter Pan brings Christmas to Never Land, and more! With 12 stories featuring your favorite Disney and Pixar characters, each meant to be read aloud in five minutes, this padded storybook with beautiful illustrations is the perfect fit for bedtime, story time, or anytime!Complete your 5-Minute Collections with these best-selling favorites!5-Minute Disney Christmas Stories5-Minute Disney Halloween Stories5-Minute Girl Power Stories5-Minute Disney Junior Stories5-Minute Disney Classic Stories5-Minute Disney Snuggle Stories5-Minute Disney Pixar Stories5-Minute Star Wars Stories5-Minute Disney Princess Stories5-Minute Disney Under the Water Stories5-Minute Winnie the Pooh Stories5-Minute Disney Sleepy Time Stories5-Minute Marvel StoriesAND MORE!
Martin Luther King, Jr. (My First Biography)
Marion Dane Bauer - 2009
Martin Luther King Jr. was a great man. His words changed the way people thought, and his actions spurred them on to change the world. With simple, lyrical text and bold, kid-friendly illustrations, this book introduces Dr. King to the youngest readers and inspires them to change the world.
Mulan (Disney Princess)
José Cardona - 2013
Will Mulan bring shame to her family for what she has done? Or will she help save China from the Huns?
The Winter Solstice
Ellen Jackson - 1994
This book presents some of the beliefs associated with the shortest day of the year, explains the scientific basis of the solstice, and shows how ancient customs have influenced the way we celebrate holidays.
I am Jackie Robinson
Brad Meltzer - 2015
But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He became the first black player in Major League Baseball, and his bravery changed African-American history and led the way to equality in all sports in America.This engaging series is the perfect way to bring American history to life for young children, providing them with the right role models, supplemementing Common Core learning in the classroom, and best of all, inspiring them to strive and dream.
ABCs of Biology
Chris Ferrie - 2018
It makes a wonderful science baby gift for even the youngest biologist. Give the gift of learning to your little one at birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and beyond!A is for AnatomyB is for BacteriaC is for CellFrom anatomy to zoology, the ABCs of Biology is a colorfully simple introduction to STEM for babies and toddlers to a new biology concept for every letter of the alphabet. Written by two experts, each page in this biology primer features multiple levels of text so the book grows along with your little biologist.If you're looking for the perfect science toys for babies, STEAM books for teachers, or a wonderful baby board book to add to a special baby gift basket, look no further! ABCs of Biology offers fun early learning for your little scientist!