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A Wish and a Prayer by Beth Bence Reinke
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Fern Hill
Dylan Thomas - 1995
Here is the green and carefree world of a boy who delights in the possibilities of each day, of a child who wrings from every moment a feeling as intensely magical as it is profoundly innocent.
The Penguin Way
Scott Gordon - 2012
You have what it takes. It's within you, as long as you believe in yourself and don't give up.That is the penguin way. Leave your doubts at the door. You shall succeed!This picture book is intended for children 3-6, but adults will also get a kick out of it!
Where's Waldo? The Complete Collection
Martin Handford - 2008
The only place you'll find all of Waldo's adventures in one fabulous collectionJust when you thought you’d found Waldo in all the likely places, we give you the slipcased edition — offering a complete set of Where's Waldo? adventures:WHERE'S WALDO?WHERE'S WALDO NOW?WHERE'S WALDO? THE FANTASTIC JOURNEYWHERE'S WALDO? THE WONDER BOOKWHERE'S WALDO? IN HOLLYWOODExclusively in paperback:WHERE'S WALDO? THE GREAT PICTURE HUNT!Showcasing Martin Handford's art in its original oversize paperback format, this handsome, hefty collection offers hours of entertainment forlong-time Waldo lovers and new seekers alike.
Bones: Hilarious Early Reader
Jolie Canoli - 2018
Simple language, repetition, and colorful illustrations help beginning readers fall in love with reading. Buddy Bones goes on a journey to find what is most precious to him, teaching kids the value of perseverance. Written in a similar style to Mo Willems and Tedd Arnold, this popular easy reader reminds kids that they will succeed if they keep on keeping on! Bones contains conversation starters in the back of the book, encouraging parents and caregivers to go beyond the story into practical life applications, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. We believe learning happens best when it is filled with love. Our stories seek to create opportunities for a relationship to grow. Bones conversation starters discuss the virtue of hard work, understanding personal value, managing loss, and even include prompts for sharing your own stories with one another. * Written for ages 2,3,4,5,6,7, and 8 years old * Free downloadable audio book and song included. If you enjoy this picture book by Jolie Canoli and Friends, you’ll love our other fun to read stories too!
Caged Eagles
Eric Walters - 2000
Without recourse of any kind, they were forced to leave their homes along with the British Columbia coast, their possessions were sold, and their rights as citizens denied. Caged Eagles follows fourteen-year-old Tadashi Fukushima and his family as they embark on a tortuous physical and emotional journey. Along with neighbours from their remote village on the northern BC coast, they travel by fishing boat to Vancouver, where they are placed in detention in Hastings Park, the Pacific National Exhibition ground, and forced to live in cattle stalls. For Tadashi detention becomes both an adventure and a dilemma as he struggles to understand the undercurrents of racism and injustice that have overtaken his life and those of his community.
My Baby Book: Based on Guess How Much I Love You
Sam McBratney - 1996
Full color.
Emily's Quills (The Hedgehogs, #2)
Tamiko Pettee - 2020
With a little courage Emily quickly discovers how powerful her quills are and regains her self-esteem as she finds her unique place in the group.Emily’s Quills is a heartwarming story that can help both parents and teachers discuss important life lessons such as: kindness, cooperation, self-esteem, acceptance of differences, empathy, compassion, resilience and friendship.
Pomodoro Penguin Makes a Friend
Bryce Westervelt - 2013
Join a little red, pasta-loving penguin named Pomodoro on his quest to cure boredom and find friendship.Pomodoro encounters a bully, but in the end, it is his love of all things pasta that helps him find an unlikely dinner partner!
Good Night, Good Night: A Going to Sleep Picture Book
Helen H. Wu - 2014
With beautiful illustrations and rhyming text, your child will be ready for sleep and know that they are loved when you read this bedtime book with them.
ABC: Alphabet Animals at Bedtime (Cute children's ABC books 1)
Aaron Adams - 2019
The alphabet animals are going to bed,
so, let’s see what they do.
One or two wear a nightcap on their head,
do you wear one too?
The story teaches children about a bedtime routine and that going to bed is fun. The story also teaches children the alphabet of English.ABC: Alphabet Animals at Bedtime book is different from other preschool rhyming books by cutest illustrations.The animals kids book includes well-known animals(wild animals, farm animals, zoo animals, ocean animals, birds ) such as a pig and an alligator, but also focusses on some of the lesser known animals in the world such as a bandicoot and an x-ray fish. ABC: Alphabet Animals at Bedtime is such a fun and cozy bedtime story, with animals brushing their tails, wearing onesies and nightcaps!With stunning illustrations throughout.Written in a fun rhyming format.
For ages 2-7 years.
Teaches children about a bedtime routine and how going to bed is fun, the alphabet and about new animals.
ABC book for kindergarten
Alphabet animals a-z
Bedtime book
An enchanting children’s bedtime story that will capture your child’s imagination.
WARNING: Cuteness of illustrations Overload!
Peanuts: Volume One #1
Charles M. Schulz - 2012
Now Snoopy and the gang are back in monthly comic books with an all new #1 issue! The series kicks off with new original stories seen here for the first time along with some of your favorite classic Peanuts Sundays strips. Featuring a cover by Charles Schulz himself! Don't miss Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of Charles Schulz's timeless characters every month at KABOOM!
There Was an Old Fly Who Swallowed a Lady
Jason Pierce - 2012
Once upon a time,"there was an old lady who swallowed a fly"...Well, the fly is back!He's bigger.He's badder.And he wants revenge!
Jade's Life Skills Series - Learning Manners or To Fart Or Not To Fart (Children's Life Skills Series)
Asaf Shani - 2013
However, this is not yet the case.Join Jade and her father as they visit Aunt Cora’s house, where Jade cracks one. See how Jade's father helps her understand, in a fun and creative way, what can be done inside the home and what can be done outside the home.Asaf Shani is the father of three girls. In the last 15 years, he has worked with thousands of people worldwide to help them improve their conflict management skills. Asaf's clients often tell him, "If only I would have known these life skills 30 years ago …" and "Why wasn't I taught this stuff when I was a kid?" These remarks, usually accompanied with a sigh, were the motivation for Asaf to write “Jade’s Life Skills Series”—a series of books intended to facilitate a discussion between parents and their children about all those latent and vitally important life skills. Learning Manners is the first book in “Jade's Life Skills Series.” In this book, through the international subject of … farting, the importance of context is brought to light.
Why the Spider Has Long Legs (Folk Tales From Around the World)
Charlotte Guillain - 2014
In it, Anansi the spider learns that you usually have to work to get the things that you want, and that it is never a good idea to be too greedy!
Amelia Bedelia Goes Back to School
Herman Parish - 2004
But don't give Amelia Bedelia any problems. Or ask her to take her seat. Or tell her to paint anything. Amelia Bedelia is ready to learn, but it's the class that getsa lesson -- in reading, writing, and ridiculousness! Pull back the flaps to peek at Amelia Bedelia's school day.