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Alice in Wonderland: The Complete Collection (Illustrated Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Illustrated Through the Looking Glass, plus Alice's Adventures Under Ground and The Hunting of the Snark)
Lewis Carroll - 2013
Collected here is the ultimate Kindle edition of the beloved books starring such timeless characters as Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and the White Rabbit.Included in the Alice in Wonderland Collection are:
Both Alice books—Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass—illustrated with over 100 classic illustrations by Sir John Tenniel.
An early version of the Alice story and the spinoff nonsense poem "The Hunting of the Snark"
Links to free, full-length audio recordings of all the Alice books in this collection.
An individual, active Table of Contents for each book accessible from the Kindle "go to" feature.
Perfect formatting in rich text compatible with Kindle's Text-to-Speech features.
A low, can't-say-no price!
Four Complete WorksFour classic works by Lewis Carroll, including both Alice books, complete and unabridged. Books included:
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland* Includes Original Illustrations by Sir John Tenniel!
Through the Looking Glass* Includes Original Illustrations by Sir John Tenniel!
Alice's Adventures Underground—an early draft of the Alice story
The Hunting of the Snark—a full-length nonsense poem that extends the world of the Jabberwocky poem
Down the Rabbit HoleAlso included are special features for any Alice enthusiast, including:
A complete list of direct adaptations of Lewis Carroll's classic in film and television.
Works inspired by the world of Wonderland, including films and television works, literary sequels and retellings, theme parks attractions, games, and more.
Links to free, full-length audio recordings of the Alice books in this collection, as well as other popular children's favorites.
More Spaghetti, I Say!
Rita Golden Gelman - 1977
My First Hello Readers use basic words to reinforce phonics and sight vocabulary. The books at this level offer punch-out flash cards plus six additional pages of skill-building activities. Levels 1 - 4 combine a greater vocabulary and longer sentence length. Each book has an introductory letter from an education specialist guiding parents on how to help their children learn to read. Preschool - Grades 2.
The Big Leaf Pile
Josephine Page - 2001
When T-Bone has to leave, Clifford and Cleo offer to watch his pile for him until he returns. But the temptation to jump into T-Bone's pile overtakes their promise, and soon T-Bone's leaves are scattered everywhere!
When The Sky Roars
Katie Weaver - 2021
A little boy has had enough of thunderstorms interfering with his life! He's done with being afraid and he's had enough of the "roars" in the sky ruining some of his favorite days!Determined to find out what's behind the roaring and get it to stop already, he sets off on a brave adventure.Who knew there were such interesting things in the clouds?!Pirates, firefighters and even dinosaurs quickly turn fear into one big-bellied-giggle after another!
What Should Danny Do?
Adir Levy - 2017
You'll have a blast trying to reach all nine endings!"--
Fly Guy Presents: The White House
Tedd Arnold - 2016
With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly, full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will love learning about the presidents and their famous house. Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold really brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers! And this book has eye-catching holographic foil on the front cover!
Sam and the Firefly
P.D. Eastman - 1958
Seuss. In Sam and the Firefly, P. D. Eastman (author of Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go!) introduces us to the dynamic duo of Sam and Gus, who soar through the air writing words in the night sky. But when Gus’s words end up causing confusion and chaos for the people on the ground, it’s up to Sam to help Gus “write” his wrongs. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning."...provides interest, suspense and word repetition. Illustrations excellent. Recommended."--(starred) School Library Journal.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Literature Novel Unit Study
Teresa Lilly - 2011
There are between 6 and 10 lessons.Activities in this lesson include Fill in the Blank, Multiple Choice, True and False, Comprehension, Encyclopedia Skills Activity, Journal Activity, Vocabulary, Sequencing, Handwriting, Main Idea, Prediction, ComparisonLiterature Skills Activities including: Main Character, Main Setting, Main Problem, Possible Solutions, Character Traits, Character Interaction, Cause and Effect, Description, Pyramid of Importance, Villain vs. Hero.Creative Writing Activities including: Letter, Fairy Tale, Mystery, Science Fiction, Fable, Dream or Nightmare, Tall Tale, Memoir, Newberry Award, A Different Ending.Writing Skills Activities including: Description, Expository, Dialogue, Process, Point of View, Persuasion, Compare and Contrast, Sequel, Climax and Plot Analysis.Poetry Skills Activities including: Couplet, Triplet, Quinzain, Haiku, Cinquain, Tanka, Diamanté, Lantern and Shape Poem.Create a Newspaper Layout Activities including: Editorial, Travel, Advice Column, Comics, Society News, Sports, Obituary, Weddings, Book Review, Want Ads, Word Search.Poster Board Activities including: Collage, Theater Poster, Wanted Poster, Coat of Arms, Story Quilt, Chalk Art, Silhouette, Board Game Construction, Door Sign, Jeopardy.We also offer an extended version of this unit which comes in a PDF format and offers Lapbook instructions, Hands on Art and Creative Art activities. If you purchase this unit study and let us know by sending us proof of purchase, we will download the extended version of this full unit with the additional activities in PDF version to you for $1 more.
Ellie and the Cupcakes
Amanda Kidd - 2020
However, she soon discovers that being a giant comes with its own challenges, and compared to her size, Mum’s delicious cupcakes are now way too small!BONUS FEATURE! The book also includes Ellie's favourite cupcake and buttercream recipe!
Goldilicious
Victoria Kann - 2009
Goldie is a roller-skating, kite-flying, high-jumping unicorn who will protect Pinkalicious from the silly wizardry of her little brother, Peter.Together, Pinkalicious and Goldilicious can conquer anything!
The Serious Goose
Jimmy Kimmel - 2019
You CANNOT make her laugh, so DON'T EVEN TRY! Written, illustrated, and lettered by Jimmy Kimmel, this picture book challenges young readers to bring the silly out of a very Serious Goose. Inspired by Jimmy's nickname for his kids, The Serious Goose reminds us to be silly in a serious way. Put your little comedians in front of a mylar mirror and challenge them to make this no-nonsense goose smile. This delightful read-aloud is guaranteed to create gaggles of giggles time and time again!Kimmel's proceeds from sales of THE SERIOUS GOOSE will be donated to Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and children's hospitals around the country.
Anastasia
A.L. Singer - 1997
Could it be that she is the long-lost Russian Princess Anastasia?With only a flower-shaped key bearing the mesage "Together in Paris" strung on a gold necklace and her strong spirit to guide her, the determined young Anya sets out to discover who she really is. Along the way she finds a puppy, two good-hearted con men and romance, too!All the memorable characters from 20th Century Fox's animated film are together again in this beautifully illustrated classic edition created for moviegoers of all ages.Anastasia, the first full-length feature from 20th Century Fox, was directed and produced by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman -- the creators of such film classics as "An American Tale, The Land Before Time" and "All Dogs Go to Heaven." Featuring the celebrity voices of Meg Ryan, John Cusack, Christopher Lloyd, Kelsey Grammer, Angela Lansbury, Bernadette Peters and Hank Azaria, this majestic movie also boasts a musical score from the well-known Broadway collaborators Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson - 2001
The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?
Tovi the Penguin Goes Away for Christmas
Janina Rossiter - 2014
They're very excited! But will Santa find them? Let's find out... Tovi books are designed in a simple animated way to give young readers the impression of watching a short film where Tovi and his friends play out their adventures. The books are aimed at children aged 2-6, who hopefully will join Tovi in his mini-adventures, and learn something about life and the world around them.As the lovable characters in these books share a whole range of experiences, they learn about sharing, about helping each other, and most important, they learn the value of friendship. You'll be surprised what an exciting time little penguins can have!Come and like us on Facebook. You will find updates about new books and free downloads.https://www.facebook.com/ToviThePenguin
Snotty Crocky
Gary Lucas - 2010
Despairing from the relentless teasing Crocky enlists the help of a local witch doctor who has an ingenious plan to deal with the monkey menace.A disgustingly funny story, Snotty Crocky is both hilarious and simple in its execution of a tale about standing up to bullies.A combination of read-along-verse by Papa G (Pedro The Ugliest Dog In The World) and illustrations by Carlos Patino which perfectly capture the humour of the story, Snotty Crocky is an excellent picture book for children to read along with their parents.