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Secret in the Maple Tree
Matilda Nordtvedt - 1987
Hilda's Papa settled his family in Minnesota on a small farm. Hilda loved her life on the Minnesota farm, but she had to learn to accept necessary change and to trust God in all things.
The Abominable Snowman (Choose Your Own Adventure, #13)
R.A. Montgomery - 1982
Carlos arrives a few days early and goes missing from Everest base camp. A yeti sighting was reported nearby. Did he go after it? Or was Carlos onto the trail of something else? "I know that cry. It's the battle cry of the Yeti! We must get help and come back for Carlos." "Why are they angry?" you ask Runal. "Too many people have tormented them. We must go." The rescue helicopter lies smashed on the snow. There is no sign of the pilot, just giant Yeti footprints, leading off to the icefall?the death zone. If you follow the prints, turn to page 56. If you stay at the wreckage, hoping for help, turn to page 57." YOU choose what happens next!
Supertato Run Veggies Run
Sue Hendra - 2017
Everyone has been practising hard and is ready and raring to go. However, a new competitor joins the event, accompanied by The Evil Pea, and is determined to win all the prizes. Things don’t seem quite right… but will Supertato be able to foil his nemesis’ plan in time? Another laugh-out-loud story from the bestselling, award-winning Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet.
The Kitchen Madonna
Rumer Godden - 1967
For quietly aloof Gregory and his sister Janet, Marta, with her thick Ukrainian accent, her good cooking, and her stories, is the anchor of the house. Mother and Father, both busy architects, are gone all day and sometimes at night. Marta is always there; and the children, sensing her unhappiness, do not want her to go away. When they find out that Marta desires a good place in the kitchen, nine-year-old Gregory, with precocious young Janet in tow, sets out to find her a Ukrainian icon in busy, modern London.
The Honk of Zagonk
Pat Hatt - 2012
The young dragons all show off their new found flame, hoping the cup will dawn their name.The year of Zagonk is remembered above them all. It is forever whispered in dragon hall. It was because instead of a flame he honked at his dragon game. Not something a dragon was known to do but away his honk flew. That was also the year the Frost Giant caused all the dragons fear. But what happens when Zagonk brings his honk near? Find out what took place at dragon hall by adding another book from Pat Hatt to your wall.
The Great Redwall Feast
Brian Jacques - 1996
There is cake to be baked, marchpane to be rolled. Stirring and sifting, smoothing and brewing. Can everything be finished in time? And how can the Redwallers keep such a grand feast from their Abbot's keen eyes? Fans of Brian Jacques's beloved Redwall books will delight in seeing their old friends, brought to life by Christopher Denise's witty, cozy art. "Spirited and humorous... Denise's affectionate, detailed watercolors bring all the action to life." -Kirkus Reviews
Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself
Matthew Gray Gubler - 2019
A charming and inspiring story written and narrated by Criminal Minds actor/director, Matthew Gray Gubler.Rumple Buttercup has five crooked teeth, three strands of hair, green skin, and his left foot is slightly bigger than his right.He is weird.Join him and Candy Corn Carl (his imaginary friend made of trash) as they learn the joy of individuality as well as the magic of belonging.
Gingerbread Friends
Jan Brett - 2008
But she just stares and doesn?t say a word, like all the other sweet treats he tries to meet.Discouraged, the Gingerbread Baby runs home, chased by a long line of hungry creatures, where Mattie has a fantastic surprise for him?gingerbread friends that fill a giant fold-out page.Irresistible images inside the confectionery and outside in the snowy Swiss countryside will delight Jan Brett fans.
Where Is My Home?
Tali Carmi - 2013
Terry is chasing a beautiful butterfly and wants to go back home. But where is Terry's home?And how can he find his way home?Does the rabbit in the borrow know? Does the beaver in the lodge know?Maybe the fawn's mother knows? Or can Susanne the squirrel help him?Do your kids love to listen to stories about the habitat and environment of different kinds of animals?Do your children like beautiful picture books? Where Is My Home? is a sweet children's book, written especially for you and your age 2- 6 children with 18 colorful illustrations. The story is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for beginner readers children.
Ultimate: The Greatest Sport Ever Invented by Man
Pasquale Anthony Leonardo - 2007
Most people think it’s Frisbee football played barefoot and without boundaries. Those people are wrong. Ultimate is a sport played by 824,000 people a year in North America—more than korfball, lawn darts, lacrosse, and curling combined. Ultimate is so popular that it even has rules that are sometimes followed.This book will provide you with complete and total knowledge of the Ultimate game.THIS BOOK INCLUDES:-- The Eight Ultimate Player Types-- The 42 Most Common Nicknames-- 28 Near-Useless Throws on the Field-- How to Name Your Ultimate Team-- Where to Play Ultimate Without Being Mocked-- How to Score at an Ultimate Party-- Useful Playing Tips from Experts of the Game PLUS: HOW TO PLAY ULTIMATE IN EIGHT EASY STEPS – AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE -- Can I play Ultimate with a mustache?-- Where do Ultimate babies come from?-- How can I become an Ultimate champion without practicing?-- What is “throwing Fire”?-- How can I survive a shark attack? About the author:Pasquale Anthony Leonardo IV has covered numerous championship Ultimate tournaments since 1997 and was the Media Director for the 2006 World Junior Ultimate Championships. In 2005 he co-wrote Ultimate: The First Four Decades, which was reviewed in Sports Illustrated and featured on ESPN’s live talk show "Cold Pizza." He also writes screenplays. He lives in Brooklyn, New York and/or somewhere out West.
Mama Loves You Always
Lindsey Coker Luckey - 2020
Take your child on a journey about a mother’s love in this sweet, touching children’s picture book filled with beautiful watercolor illustrations and warm and engaging rhymes that speak to the power of a mother’s love and explain to children in terms that they understand just how immense that love is.Written for children of any age, this beautifully illustrated book will inspire, comfort, and make a young heart sing with joy and love.
Books for Kids: Tommy Tiger Visits Veggie World: Illustration Book (Ages 3-8),Short Stories for Kids, Kids Books, Bedtime Stories For Kids, Children Books, Early Readers
Tommy Tiger - 2015
After they send him to bed, Tommy visits Veggie World and gets to find out why vegetables are important for him. Will he learn to love his veggies?Parents, this book is designed to teach kids to eat their vegetables. It shows children that just because a piece of food looks like something that they won’t want to eat, it doesn’t mean it won’t be delicious. It also talks about the health benefits of three vegetables, and why they should eat them. Beautifully illustrated bedtime story that children and parents will love!
Download Your Copy Right Now! Your kids will love going back to this cute Illustration book again and again.
A Dog in the Fog: Sight Word Fun for Beginner Readers
Tanja Russita - 2015
Written and illustrated by Tanja Russita, mother, teacher, artist and psychologist. The idea for the series came from Tanja's daughter wanting to read childrens' stories "from a Kindle, like my mum." Now the books are enjoyed worldwide by kids who are learning how to read. Watch and listen to your child's reading skills grow. Prepare to have to share your e-reader!
Every Thing on It
Shel Silverstein - 2011
From New York Times bestselling Shel Silverstein, celebrated creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, and Falling Up, comes an amazing collection of never-before-published poems and drawings.Have you ever read a book with everything on it? Well, here it is! You will say Hi-ho for the toilet troll, get tongue-tied with Stick-a-Tongue-Out-Sid, play a highly unusual horn, and experience the joys of growing down.What's that? You have a case of the Lovetobutcants? Impossible! Just come on in and let the magic of Shel Silverstein bend your brain and open your heart.And don't miss Runny Babbit Returns, the new book from Shel Silverstein!
Ring-Rise, Ring-Set
Monica Hughes - 1982
A young girl living with a scientific colony in the Canadian arctic is caught between two cultures when she makes contact with the nomadic Ekoes, who are threatened by the scientists' work. Bored with city life, Liza stows away with a scientific expedition into the snow fields. The dark ring in the sky forecasts a new ice age, the scientists seek to avert worldwide disaster, and Liza faces deadly danger.