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The Hungry Fox
Kitty Barry - 2014
He is very, very hungry... He visits different places in search of food... Do you think he will find something to fill his rumbling tummy?
Boss of the Plains: The Hat That Won the West
Laurie Winn Carlson - 1998
Affordable prices and outstanding quality make Dorling Kindersley Paperbacks the perfect choice for helping children read every day.
Bobby and the Monsters
Marie Blair - 2018
It is a quite often situation for little kids. Their vivid imagination creates a genuine fear about what is waiting in the darkness of the room. Bobby's Mom treats with understanding to his feelings and peculiarly calms him. She makes up a story that makes son smile and ready to sleep.What is this story about? Just start to read, and you know it.It is a cute little story will entertain children and make a good time with parents before sleep.
Whoever Heard of a Flying Bird?: A Children's Book About Not Giving Up
David Cunliffe - 2020
One Little Match
Thomas S. Monson - 2014
Thomas S. Monson told the story about his time as a young boy spending the summerat his family's cabin in Vivian Park. He and his best friend, Danny,decided to clear a field so they could gather with their friends and have acampfire. The tall, stubborn weeds would not pull out easily. So Tommyhad the idea of using one little match to burn the weeds. He knew heshouldn't use matches without permission from his parents. But he ignoredthe prompting warning him of the danger and set the parched Junegrass ablaze. The consequence of his disobedience nearly endangered theentire forest and almost burned down neighboring cabins.I learned several difficult but important lessons that day. Perhaps the biggestlesson was the need for obedience. Rules and laws are created to keep us safe.When we obey those rules, we can avoid the dangers that can come from somethingas small as one little match.
Fearless: the Story of Racing Legend Louise Smith
Barb Rosenstock - 2010
From her first wild adventure behind the wheel of her daddy's Ford to the dangers and thrills of stock-car tracks across the country, Louise fearlessly paved the way for women in racing and became a NASCAR legend! It takes a lot of courage to be the first, but when you fearlessly follow your dreams, anything is possible.
Superheroes Are Everywhere
Kamala Harris - 2019
And when she looked around, she was amazed to find them everywhere! In her family, among her friends, even down the street--there were superheroes wherever she looked. And those superheroes showed her that all you need to do to be a superhero is to be the best that you can be.In this empowering and joyful picture-book memoir that speaks directly to kids, Kamala Harris takes readers through her life and shows them that the power to make the world a better place is inside all of us. And with fun and engaging art by Mechal Renee Roe, as well as a guide to being a superhero at the end, this book is sure to have kids taking up the superhero mantle (cape and mask optional).
The Man with the Violin
Kathy Stinson - 2013
subway for a free concert. More than a thousand commuters rushed by him, but only seven stopped to listen for more than a minute. In The Man with the Violin, bestselling author Kathy Stinson has woven a heart-warming story that reminds us all to stop and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. Dylan is someone who notices things. His mom is someone who doesn’t. So try as he might, Dylan can’t get his mom to listen to the man playing the violin in the subway station. With the beautiful music in his head all day long, Dylan can’t forget the violinist, and finally succeeds in making his mother stop and listen, too. Vividly imagined text combined with illustrations that pulse with energy expertly demonstrate the transformative power of music. With a postscript explaining Joshua Bell’s story, and afterword by Joshua Bell himself.
Empty Fridge
Gaëtan Dorémus - 2012
Their fridges are empty … almost.With only three carrots to eat, Andrew decides to go upstairs to ask his neighbour Nabil if he’s got anything in his fridge. Nabil’s not doing much better: he only has two eggs and small piece of cheese. Together, they decide to try the family on the second floor.As they ascend each floor of their block of flats, they gather more ingredients from more neighbours until they reach the top floor and everyone finally has enough for a meal. But what to cook?Empty Fridge is a picture book that taps into strong themes in children’s lives: the love of food and cooking, sharing, and the importance of good friends and neighbours.Winner of a prominent kids’ choice award in France, Empty Fridge is an inspiring and thought-provoking entertainment for the Junior Masterchef generation.
Dear Librarian
Lydia M. Sigwarth - 2021
They hopped from Grandma's house to Aunt Linda's house to Cousin Alice's house, but no place was permanent. Then one day, everything changed. Lydia's mom took her to a new place -- not a house, but a big building with stone columns, and tall, tall steps. The library.In the library, Lydia found her special spot across from the sunny window, at a round desk. For behind that desk was her new friend, the librarian. Together, Lydia and the librarian discovered a world beyond their walls, one that sparkled with spectacular joy.Dear Librarian is a thank you to anyone who has offered a child love and support during a difficult time.
Out of the Woods: A True Story of an Unforgettable Event
Rebecca Bond - 2015
"Inspired by the author's grandfather's experiences living in a lodge in the woods, a story of how people and animals survive a forest fire in a small Canadian town"--
Jethro and the Jumbie
Susan Cooper - 1979
Angry at his brother for not taking him deep-sea fishing, Jethro stomps off, meets a jumbie, and enlists its help in changing his brother's mind.
Oil
Jonah Winter - 2020
When the ship crashes into a reef, the oil spills out over miles of ocean, covering rocks and animals alike. What will the consequences be? In this poignant and impactful picture book, celebrated picture book creators Jonah Winter and Jeanette Winter powerfully explore the devastating impact mankind can have on nature.
Clever Hans: The True Story of the Counting, Adding, and Time-Telling Horse
Kerri Kokias - 2020
. . or could he?Even after seeing Hans answer questions correctly, some people thought it must be a hoax. Scientists began to investigate. Eventually, one scientist had a groundbreaking "aha!" moment and realized Hans was clever in a way no one had even imagined.Turns out Hans was so smart, he changed science!
The Mildenhall Treasure
Roald Dahl - 1946
Unaware of the treasure's value, he was cheated out of the fortune that should have been his by the man who hired him. The 34 pieces of silver were discovered after the war by the authorities and taken to the British Museum, where they reside today. Master storyteller Roald Dahl relates the unforgettable and true tale of the greatest treasure ever found in the British Isles.