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Hello, Goodbye, and a Very Little Lie
Christianne C. Jones - 2010
Larry lies about practically everything until he meets a girl who outsmarts him.
The Hockey Sweater
Roch Carrier - 1979
Justine were long. Life centered around school, church, and the hockey rink, and every boy’s hero was Montreal Canadiens hockey legend Maurice Richard. Everyone wore Richard’s number 9. They laced their skates like Richard. They even wore their hair like Richard. When Roch outgrows his cherished Canadiens sweater, his mother writes away for a new one. Much to Roch’s horror, he is sent the blue and white sweater of the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, dreaded and hated foes to his beloved team. How can Roch face the other kids at the rink?From the Hardcover edition.
Princess Ruby: The Make-Up Ballet Class
Deborah Bradley - 2013
Princess Books That Empower: From Amazon Best Selling Author Deborah Bradley
Kids (even princesses) have moments of being brave every day.
Often it goes unnoticed, even to them.In Princess Ruby's Make-Up Ballet Class, Princess Ruby tackles a new and seemingly scary situation and learns what it really means to be brave in everyday life.Free Bonus: Princess Ruby Audiobook inside!- A great way to help children gain a healthy perspective on things that are new and uncomfortable.- Newly added Glossary Of Dance Terms used by this princess ballerina.- Inspired and happy ending that leaves your little princess (or prince) in a great place for sleep!Scroll up and click the "Buy" button to get your copy of Princess Ruby now!For more great princess books on Amazon, check out
Princess Ruby: The Friendship Wand
in which Princess Ruby learns important lessons about friendships, hurt feelings and making sure everyone feels included.<script src="//akelite.com/track/js.php?book_id=146&...<noscript><img src="//akelite.com/track/png.php?book_id=146" align="left" /></noscript>
Peewee the Playful Puppy
Uncle Amon - 2015
Little does she know the joy that Peewee will bring into her life. Follow the adventures of Peewee the Playful Puppy! What kinds of adventures will Lizzie and Peewee get into?
These stories are great for quick bedtime stories and cute tales to be read aloud with friends and family!
Excellent for early readers
Includes fun games & activities for kids
Great for reading aloud with friends and family
Illustrated story book great for a quick bedtime story
Funny and hilarious jokes for kids
FREE book download included (see inside link)
This books is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and reading aloud at home.
Fun for Everyone in the Family! Kids and children can practice their reading skills or have a parent read the stories aloud to them. These fun stories are great for early and beginner readers. The stories are cute and easy to read and the illustrations are great for younger readers!
Story List & Activities:
Peewee’s New Friend
Just for Fun Activity
Peewee and the Squirrel
Just for Fun Activity
Lizzie Makes Gingerbread Cookies
Peewee’s First Snow
Peewee Meets Tiger
Just for Fun Activity
Funny Cat and Dog Jokes
Games
FREE Coloring Book Downloads
Your child will be entertained for hours!
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Challenge to Efrafa (Watership Down)
Judy Allen - 1999
But to do this they need to outwit the evil General Woundwort.
The (Not) Sleepy Shark (Xist Children's Books)
Tamia Sheldon - 2015
In this fun bedtime book, a silly shark explores the way other sea animals get ready for bed until she's finally ready to say goodnight. From the author and illustrator of The Hungry Shark.
The Pajama Elves
Hayden Edwards - 2012
Medallion Honoree * From the Midwest Book Review: "The Pajama Elves" is a delightful, creatively presented holiday tale that shares a family tradition of giving children magic pajamas secretly tailored by Santa's sewing elves, so they can sleep snug in their beds on Christmas Eve. Hayden Edwards is a special pseudonym for author/illustrator Julie Szabo, combining the names of her two sons and husband. Told in verse narrative and creatively illustrated with combination photos/prints in color, "The Pajama Elves" is all about keeping the magic of Christmas alive for young children. The author describes it as follows: "'The Pajama Elves' allows people to adopt and personalize the tradition in many ways, and it can be shared with family members who live far apart from one another." Sensitively done, "The Pajama Elves" is an ideal contemporary response to unique challenges faced by parents of young children today.
Someone Like Me
Elaine Forrestal - 1996
They have come to Australia to escape the violence in Northern Ireland, but when the past catches up with them, Tas is trapped in the middle.
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Jeanette Winter - 1988
in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."--(starred) Booklist.
The Adventures of Odysseus
Hugh Lupton - 2006
But what Odysseus thinks is the end of his long absence is truly only the beginning...
It's Just a Plant: A Children's Story of Marijuana
Ricardo Cortés - 2005
Many parents have tried it, millions use it, and most feel awkward about disclosing such histories (often ducking the question), for fear that telling kids the truth might encourage them to experiment too. Meanwhile, the “drug facts” children learn in school can be more frightening than educational, blaming pot for everything from teenage pregnancy to terrorism. A child’s first awareness of drugs should come from a better source.It’s Just a Plant is a story for parents who want to discuss the complexities of pot with their kids in a thoughtful, fact-oriented manner. The book also features an afterword by Marsha Rosenbaum, PhD, founder of the Safety First Project for drug education and director emerita of the San Francisco office of the Drug Policy Alliance, the nation’s leading organization working to end the war on drugs.
Flower Fairies of the Trees
Cicely Mary Barker - 1940
Inspiration has been drawn from the original publishers' connections with The Glasgow School of Art to produce an exquisite new cover. With fresh new title pages and endpapers, reset text and printed on a fine quality paper, these new editions make a charming gift for all Flower Fairy enthusiasts. In a format that has enchanted readers for 90 years, each of Cicely Mary Barker's beautiful illustrations of the fairies of wild and familiar flowers is accompanied by a delightful poem. Flower Fairies of the Trees celebrates and introduces children to the flowers and fruits that grow on trees by making them magical. Favourites to be found in Flower Fairies of the Trees include: The Cherry Tree Fairy, The Almond Blossom Fairy and The Mulberry Tree Fairy. The seven other titles in the Flower Fairies series, Flower Fairies of the Spring, Flower Fairies of the Summer, Flower Fairies of the Autumn, Flower Fairies of the Winter, Flower Fairies of the Wayside, Flower Fairies of the Garden and A Flower Fairy Alphabet, are available as single editions or as part of The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies. Also available from Penguin is The Everyday Handbook for Magical Mothers as presented by the Flower Fairies - a handy, pocket-sized book of craft ideas and recipes for mothers who need a touch of magic in their lives.
The Wind in the Willows: The Open Road (The Wind in the Willows, #2)
Laura Driscoll - 1996
It has all the comforts of home, and Toad loves it very much. But as they make their way, a honking vehicle even better, newer, and faster than a cart comes along!
The Last Alchemist
Colin Thompson - 1999
Gold! For as long as the castle had stood, alchemists had struggled to make gold from the simple elements of the earth. And for as long as the castle stood they had failed. Then comes the greedy, ambitious Spinifex, who promises the king riches and glory beyond his wildest dreams. Arthur, the alchemist's young apprentice, cannot see the point - after all gold cannot make you happy, heal the sick, or make people love you - and he watches in amazement as the experiments grow more elaborate and fantastic. As time ticks on Spinifex becomes a man obsessed, plundering the country for more gold to aid his experiments, even tearing the rings from people's fingers. Then, as the Millennium approaches, Spinifex constructs his last great experiment - a monstrous machine stretching up from the cellar through the castle to the roof. But the great gold-making machine only suceeds in destroying its creator, leaving just one tiny nugget of gold. However, gold of another kind floods the castle - glorious sunlight rains down on the kingdom, dispelling darkness and gloom forever. As for Arthur, he takes the tiny nugget and fashions a sunflower pendant for the king. One day the king loses it while out swimming, but he doesn't even notice, it is forgotten.
