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Epic Kids
David Blaze - 2019
My name is Jake, and I’m just an average 6th grader that was invited to sit at the cool kids’ lunch table. Now I’ve got to rescue a crazy girl who thinks she’s a princess. Before I can do that, I’ll be chased by an angry monkey, hunted by a hungry dinosaur, and abducted by an ugly alien (and that’s not all)! I should mention that the princess thinks she’s from another planet. Nothing weird about that.The only way I can make everything right is to find out what’s behind the glowing door I’ve dreamed about every night of my life.
I am EXTREMELY absolutely boiling
Lauren Child - 2009
He accidentally knocked her ice cream to the ground and won't apologize. Now Lola says that she will not ever, NEVER forgive him. Can Charlie help Lola change her mind?
How High Will It Fly?: (My Red Balloon)
D.C. Swain - 2014
With gorgeous watercolor illustrations and a fun, sing-song rhythm, your children are sure to love this journey of a little red balloon. Recommended for children aged 2 - 5
Hello, Goodbye, and a Very Little Lie
Christianne C. Jones - 2010
Larry lies about practically everything until he meets a girl who outsmarts him.
Everybody Gets Angry
Noah Lukeman - 2015
This fun, light-hearted book teaches children that it’s OK to feel angry—in fact, everybody gets angry, including Dad, Mom, Grammy, the dog, and even the neighborhood squirrel! And everybody gets happy again!
The Hand-Me-Down Doll
Steven Kroll - 1983
Keep me and love me and give me a name, begs the doll. Finally, her luck changes when she meets a little girl who appreciates her and takes her home. Originally published in 1983, the slightly shortened text is beautifully interpreted in Dan Andreasen's nostalgic oil-painted illustrations.
Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with the Family Lazardo
William Joyce - 1995
This deluxe volume features seven new illustrations, an additional adventure, and a song ("The Ballad of Dinosaur Bob"), with easy-to-play arrangements.
Owl at Home (I Can Read, Level 2)
Arnold Lobel - 1975
But whether he's inviting Winter in on a cold and snowy night, or welcoming a new friend he meets while on a stroll, Owl always has room for visitors!
Reading Is Fun With Dr. Seuss (Dr Seuss)
Dr. Seuss - 1999
Seuss\’ most wacky tales, packed with colourful zany pictures, rollicking rhyme and off-the-wall humour is guaranteed to make reading fun! Hop on Pop introduces readers to a range of simple rhyming words, all used in short, humorous sentences. The nonsense escalates in Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! as the reluctant Marvin is driven to bed by whatever means he can muster, be it on stilts, by mail, or even on lion\’s tail. Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! encourages readers to explore the fantasy world of their own imagination, offering a surreal combinations of things to think up. Finally, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!, featuring the famous Cat in the Hat, offers even more fun to be had by reading with Dr. Seuss!
Webster's Manners (Webster Technology Book 4)
Hannah Whaley - 2015
This latest release in the award winning picture book series for beginner readers helps parents to teach children about the right and wrong ways to use technology. Webster learns about a new set of digital manners, helping him to be polite with technology and take care of his favourite gadgets and toys. However, the cheeky spider soon turns the tables on his daddy and makes him agree to the same rules! This fully illustrated picture book can be used to prompt: Conversations about taking care of electronic toys and gadgets with young children Child safety when using technology and mobile devices Screen time planning for both parents and children Healthy attitudes towards screen based entertainment
Do you worry about the time that your kids spend on electronic devices?
Should you be limiting screen time? Is it worth the fight? Early readers use picture books to learn more about what is expected of them, and to develop their social skills by modelling what they see in stories. Parents and teachers use books like Webster’s Manners to teach about when it is appropriate to use gadgets and when it is better to engage with people. Told in a rhyming pattern, Webster's Manners humorously helps children learn about responsible use of technology, while reminding grown ups that they can lead by example.
Other parents have found this book useful...
"So difficult to find story books which sensitively introduce our little ones to what have become every-day devices. This latest one does not disappoint.” - Amazon.com Reviewer "Great book - we all loved it! It is a very accessible way of teaching kids about technology - thanks!” - Amazon.com Reviewer "A powerful message packaged in a beautiful story with lovely illustrations. Thoroughly recommend not only this book but all others in the series.” - Amazon.com Reviewer “A wonderful learning message for the little ones in your life.” - Amazon.com Reviewer You can get this book for free with a Kindle Prime or Kindle Unlimited membership.
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Ducky Duck (Early Readers Children's Book Edition with 1st Grade Site Words)
Jenny Loveless - 2013
The first version has between 1 and 2 short sentences on each page. The second version of the story gets a bit harder as your child grows. This version includes 3 to 4 short sentences on each page. The Early Readers Edition has been specially written with short and easy to read text, which also includes many 1st grade site words that your 1st grader will need to know. Oh no, Ducky Duck doesn't want to be a duck! He wants to be a bunny. Oh dear. No really, he wants to be a deer too. Ducky uses dress-up fun to become anything but a duck. Will any of his new identities work out for him? This is a great read aloud for your toddlers as well as the perfect read along for your 1st and 2nd graders. The illustrations are silly and fun holding your child's attention. Make Learning fun! Download these two fun and easy to read for versions of Ducky Duck Doesn't want to be a Duck Today!
Hugo The Happy Starfish: The Secret to Happiness
Suzy Liebermann - 2011
He finds his life dull. Tired of feeling sad, one day he sets off to find happiness. After much searching, he discovers something that makes his heart do a somersault! Sharing with others is the only thing that makes him truly happy.Adults strive to teach children to share with their communities. Encouraging children to give teaches them empathy, as well as a sense of social responsibility. Children can feel empowered by giving and sharing with others.This book is a great way to teach EMPATHY and the CALENDAR.Meet HUGO – a little starfish with a BIG HEART. His passion is to make others happy but he still has a lot to learn. Luckily he does not only have a big heart but also a CURIOUS MIND.Through his adventures, Hugo learns many valuable lessons of character, life skills, and ecological alertness – all amid the backdrop of a magical underwater world and mystical islands.In Hugo, children, parents, and educators will discover a lovable and engaging role model with whom they can identify.Suzy Liebermann has written this charming series of children’s books to help educate children about their feelings, their attitude, their choices, and the consequences that follow.Each book offers a themed vocabulary to introduce the Spanish language to the reader. Each book also comes with a number of worksheets which are downloadable at no cost on our website. We are sure you’ll agree that life skills and character traits are two of the most important lessons to teach the young. Age-appropriate children’s books are crucial to child development and well-written books that contain a message can expand not only a child’s cognitive abilities, but also their emotional, moral, and spiritual capacities. The key theme behind the HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH series is that building character based on a positive attitude leads to a happy, self-confident and successful human being. We believe this distinctive way of sharing a “message” through the medium of an exciting narrative is what has given the books their charm. The stories support the different learner profiles and attitudes of the IB PYP curriculum.
Mr. Murry and Thumbkin
Karma Wilson - 2004
Murry Mouse worries too much, his neighbor Thumbkin is carefree, but with friendship their attitudes meet in the middle.
The Mother's Day Gift (Noisy Farm - A Beautifully Illustrated Children's Picture Book, Perfect Bedtime Story)
Bea Balint - 2013
Today everyone was rising with the sun, because this was quite a special day. Bees were working hard, flying from flower to flower; the carol of larks echoed far in the forests. ‘Mother- Mother-Mother’s Day’ – sounded the chirping birds. This is a special day, because tomorrow is Mother’s day. The day when you thank your Mother all the good and wonderful things, the love and care she spoiled you with throughout your entire life. Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, so today is the best opportunity to prepare presents. Kate, the beautiful, spotted ladybug got up unusually early, exactly at sunrise. She was looking forward to this day for a long time, because her mum is the best mother in the whole world and she wanted to surprise her with something truly special.