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Just Say Please (Little Golden Book)
Mercer Mayer - 2001
Children will learn along with Little Critter and his classmates that being considerate of others is the key to having good manners.
Aquatan
Mac Park - 2010
Only a boy and his dogbot defend the wall and protect Earth.Kai Masters. Border Guard and beast battler.When dead fish covered in glowing moss wash up on the beach, Kai knows it's time for battle.Was Kai right to choose the Torpedo Bowshot to battle the water beast? Will it work against toxic jellyfish? Will it be enough to take on a wave attack?Fast-paced and loaded with high energy, Boy vs Beast takes reading to young boys on their terms.
Across the Big Country An Alphabet Adventure with Donald Duck
G. Harrison Olesen - 1973
Donald Duck's airplane trip across the country provides situations which stress each letter of the alphabet.
Nicki
Ann Howard Creel - 2006
She lives on a working Colorado ranch with her parents and younger brother. She is optimistic, generous, and compassionate, and she loves skiing almost as much as she loves animals.Nicki has a hard time saying "no" to people. Whenever anyone asks for her help, she's ready to lend a hand. When Nicki says "yes" to becoming the main trainer of a service dog that she and her mother had planned to train together, Nicki ends up in over her head, and struggles to juggle multiple responsibilities: to her parents, her best friend, her teacher--and to the dog.But in the process of training the lively and spirited Sprocket, Nicki's affection for him grows--even while she keeps reminding herself that she has to give him up to someone who needs him more than she does. Equally important, Nicki learns some important lessons for herself.Book One ends with the with big test--and success!--of Sprocket's potential as a service dog, and Nicki's deep pride in their joint accomplishment.
Barbie: Fairytopia
Diane Wright Landolf - 2006
All Elina wants is a pair of wings so she can fly like the other fairies. But when the evil Laverna casts a spell over Fairytopia, Elina may be the only one who can help! Early readers will fly through this simple Step 2 book based on the popular movie.
Goosebumps Boxed Set, Books 13 - 16: Piano Lessons Can Be Murder / The Werewolf of Fever Swamp / You Can't Scare Me! / and One Day at HorrorLand
R.L. Stine - 1994
At first, taking piano seems like a cool idea. But there's something creepy about Jerry's piano teacher, Dr. Shreek. Something really creepy. Something Jerry can't quite put his fingers on.Volume 14: The Werewolf Of Fever Swamp: There's something horrible happening in Fever Swamp. Something really horrible. It started with the Strange howling at night. Then there was the rabbit, torn to shreds. Everyone thinks Grady's new dog is responsible. After all, he looks just like a wolf. And he seems a little on the wild side.Volume 15: You Can't Scare Me!: Courtney is a total show-off. She thinks she's so brave and she's always making Eddie and his friends look like wimps. But now Eddie's decided he's had enough. He's going to scare Courtney once and for all. And he's just come up with the perfect plan. He's going to lure Courtney down to Muddy Creek. Volume 16: One Day At Horrorland: The Morris family got lost trying to find Zoo Gardens Theme Park. But that's okay. They found another amusement park instead. It's called Horrorland. In Horrorland there are no crowds. No lines. And the admission is free. It seems like a pretty cool place. But that was before that heart-stopping ride on the deadly Doom Slide. And that terrifying experience in the House of Mirrors.
Mr Meddle's Mischief
Enid Blyton - 1970
He's always meddling in other people's business and making dreadful muddles. He tries to be kind and mind the shop for Mr Sugarman, but he serves salt instead of sugar to Dame Flap and canary seed instead of butter to Molly Miggle.
Mr. Hoopeyloops and His Amazing Glass
Andi Cann - 2017
Hoopeyloops? A crazy, odd man or an artistic genius? Join Mr. Hoopeyloops as he reveals a special surprise for the townspeople. In this colorful children's book, children will learn to see life and people a little bit differently. They will understand that just because someone is different, it doesn't mean he is strange. Enjoy the surprise!
Lucky The Lion Cubs Quest
Mary Sue - 2015
then look no farther!! Join Lucky the lion cub as he journeys through the African jungle, in search for adventure, excitement and mischief! Enjoy reading this book to your little ones, and watch how their imaginations run wild! Lucky is a little lion cub who has an itch for adventure and mystery... so join him today and you'll love the quality time you get to spend with your little cubs too! Order your copy today!
Who Wants To Play With Little Mouse?: A fun counting story about friendship
Jana Buchmann - 2020
Little Mouse travels around counting from one to ten, meeting cute little friends along the way. He encounters the world’s three most adorable spiders catching golden rays of sunshine and various other creatures like six slow slimy snails and seven busy buzzing bees. But none seem to care about him. Little Mouse heads home, dejected. The next day, however, his numbered friends arrive to recount all the good times they’ve shared with Little Mouse. So together they count down from ten to one and regain their friendship.Jana Buchmann demonstrates a musician’s timing and a poet’s skill in this perfectly penned book for aspiring little readers. The story, which centers on being disappointed when things don’t go your way, is easy to follow and is relevant for young children. The counting lesson is delivered is such a beautiful and engaging way that kids won’t even realize they are mastering their numbers. The colorful illustrations are divine, embellishing an already wonderful story. I highly recommend Who Wants To Play With Little Mouse? by Jana Buchmann to anyone with toddlers or preschoolers at home, as it is an easy-to-grasp story that teaches counting and important lessons in such a way that every child will be eager to learn.
Stuart's Cape
Sara Pennypacker - 2002
Now in paperback!Stuart's got problems. It's raining. He's bored. And worst of all, he's new in town, so he's got a lot to worry about. What does a kid like Stuart need in order to have an adventure? A cape, of course!
Barbie and the Diamond Castle
Kristen L. Depken - 2008
When Liana and Alexa find two strange, heart-shaped stones, they begin a magical journey to the Diamond Castle, where they use their love of music to save three Muses and defeat the vengeful villain Lydia.
Angus Adams: The Adventures of a Free-Range Kid
Lee M. Winter - 2015
Librarian Note: Alternate Cover Edition for ASIN: B013W5L4AE.As a free range kid, Angus is allowed to do things other kids his age aren’t – like play in the street and hang out at the park without adults (shock, horror!) But when he’s accused of stealing an iPhone from school, Angus must use all of his brains, resilience, and courage to catch the real thief, clear his name, and outwit the seriously bad dudes hot on his tail!