Use this book to help your child practice cutting with scissors as a way to improve manual dexterity.

    But when they arrive, they find that there is trouble. Some of the jockeys believe the stables are haunted by Tibor, a stallion who died in a race. Can Mandy and James discover the truth--and help Tibor make his peace?

    Born in Grandview, Indiana, Bill Peet nurtured his childhood drawing talent and was awarded a scholarship to the John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis, where he studied painting and design. After a brief apprenticeship period, he went to work for Walt Disney as a sketch artist, eventually becoming a screenwriter and helping to produce such beloved films as Fantasia, 101 Dalmations, and Peter Pan. In 1959 Bill Peet published his first book, Hubert's Hair-Raising Adventure, going on to write and illustrate over thirty successful books for children.

    For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody’s favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure!Woof, woof! Biscuit needs a bath!Everything is ready for Biscuit's bath; everything except Biscuit! He wants to roll in the mud and play with his friend Puddles! Will Biscuit ever be clean? Join Biscuit in this bathtime fun-filled adventure.Bathtime for Biscuit, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.

    The only one problem that a monster lives in his bathroom and boy’s afraid to go there. Mom suggests that monster can be lonely and scared too. Ben meets a new friend with joy and kindness. He tries to teach the monster some manners and proper bedtime routine. Full-color professional illustrations with funny scenes Simple everyday lessons in an easy to understand manner Perfect bedtime rhyming lines that keep your kids interested Here's what readers are already saying about the colorful, funny and valuable book: "A very fun, well drawn, and colorful book with cute main characters. Very easy to enjoy and highly recommended." -- Bonnie "Love the Monster books as does my 4-year-old. My son felt like the book was written just for him." --Kristina . "This is a sweet book with great lessons! We will read this book many times more." -- Deborah You and your children are going to love this book. Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy button right now.

    But Paintbox was taken from her by his spiteful former owners and there was nothing Lucy could do. Despite having Hope, Lucy never got over losing Paintbox. The worst part was, she had no idea what became of him until, one day, a mysterious letter arrives…. www.whitecloudstation.com A White Cloud Station short story.

    It can also be frightening... and dangerous. Especially when Rosie's dad becomes a suspect in a local crime and the gang go invisible to find the real crooks...

    But as his father boldly marches off to battle in August, 1914, Jim must be content to record his thoughts and dreams in his journal. Gradually, Jim's simple life begins to unravel. His father is killed in action, his mother suffers a breakdown, and when he does at last join up, it is as much to find a refuge as it is to seek glory. What Jim discovers in the trenches of France is enough to dispel any romantic view of war. And while his longing for adventure is replaced by a basic need to survive, the final tragic outcome is one he never dreamed of.

    At this time in history, Japan is an isolated country that allows its citizens no contact with the rest of the world. Foreigners are called "barbarians"--and none are more despised than Americans. But when Manjiro and his fishing companions are rescued by an American ship, Manjiro makes some startling discoveries about the world of the barbarians--and about his own country. His dramatic rescue leads to a series of amazing escapades, and in the end Manjiro travels farther than he ever dreamed he would.Born in the Year of Courage is based on the true story of Manjiro's remarkable life. It is both an exciting adventure tale and a fascinating look at a bygone world.

    "Once there was a little penguin just like you," she begins. "Just like you - except he didn't listen to his Grand Nanny's tales." But wait! One of the seven little peguins isn't listening either. Just like the penguin of long, long ago, he's sneaking away into the snowy, polar world to have some fun. As Granny relates each exciting episode of her story, the seventh little peguin encounters the very same adventures in his travels. The surprising climax of Grand Nanny's story has her little penguins dancing in the snow. Readers will return again and again to Little Penguin's Tale to discover how some of us can just hear a story - and others have to experience it.

    "Delectable photographs illuminate this appealing story of a little girl and a lamb."--Child Study Assn.

    No one thinks the foal will live or that it's worth trying to save. No one but Ashleigh.Can one girl's love alone work miracles?Read Thoroughbred and experience the love and friendship between a determined girl and a very special filly.

    Titles: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Isle; The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid; Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House; I'm Too Fond of My Fur!; Four Mice Deep in the Jungle; Paws Off, Chedderface!; Red Pizzas for a Blue Count; Attack of the Bandit Cats; A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo; All Because of a Cup of Coffee; It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse!; Merry Christmas, Geronimo!; The Phantom of the Subway; The Temple of the Ruby of Fire; The Mona Mousa Code; A Cheese-Colored Camper; Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton!; Shipwreck on the Pirate Islands; My Name Is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton; Surf's Up, Geronimo!; The Wild, Wild West; The Secret of Cacklefur Castle; Valentine's Day Disaster; Field Trip to Niagra Falls; The Search for Sunken Treasure; The Mummy With No Name; The Christmas Toy Factory; Wedding Crasher; Down and Out.

    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.

    They like to look at pictures of different animals whether in books or just pictures by themselves. However, a book would be more beneficial than just looking at pictures of animals. One of the animals that seems to be very interesting to kids, is a wolf. The Wolves of North American book (kids edition) would be a great book for kids who are interested in learning more about wolves in North America. It would be a great educational tool and children of all ages would benefit from reading this kind of book.