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The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight
Jennifer L. Holm - 2019
Sort of.Meet the Evil Princess and the Brave Knight. She casts terrible spells, while he fights dragons. He rescues cats in distress, while she makes mischief. No wonder there isn't much peace in this kingdom! But is the Evil Princess really so evil? And is the Brave Knight truly as chivalrous as he seems? Children and parents will laugh at seeing familiar family dynamics play out in this charming and imaginative new story.
Fraidy Cats
Stephen Krensky - 1993
Hello Reader, Level 2One dark and noisy night the Fraidy Cats let their imaginations run wild, visualizing scary things from wild elephants to hungry wolves.
Andy Also
Maxwell Eaton III - 2014
Because Preston has decided that from now on, he is also going to be called Andy. Guess who doesn’t like this, AT ALL? As Andy tries to convince Andy that he should be the only Andy, the buddies share noisy fun, talk about rabbits, and the confusing arrival of… Dr. Turkeyfeet?
Frankenslime
Joy Keller - 2021
Until, one dark and stormy night, her latest experiment goes awry and her newest creation COMES TO LIFE!A picture book twist on horror movies like Frankenstein and The Blob, that also explores the scientific method and the importance of recording observations and results. The author has also included a couple of Victoria’s best slime recipes, although you'll notice the secret formula for making a Frankenstein slime is missing.
That Monster on the Block
Sue Ganz-Schmitt - 2020
He even starts practicing his welcome growl for the new neighbor. But when the moving truck pulls up, it’s not a greedy goblin, an ogre, or a dastardly dragon that steps out. Instead, it’s something even more terrifying than Monster could have imagined! Monster quickly rallies the other neighbors to unite against the new guy on the block. But what if the new neighbor isn’t exactly as bad as Monster thinks? Join Monster as he confronts his fears in this charming and lighthearted look at what it means to accept others who are different from us.
Monster School: First Day Frights (I Can Read ~ Level 2)
Dave Keane - 2012
That is, until he finds himself at a new school full of monsters. Without fangs, horns, or a tail, suddenly Norm has become the odd one out. But as the day goes on, Norm's unusual classmates find that Norm isn't too unlike them after all, and Norm thinks he may actually fit right in.Monster School: First Day Frights is the perfect book for any beginning reader who has ever felt a little bit different. Learn to read with Norm, Hilda, and the whole beastly crew at Monster School!
Trick or Treat, Bugs to Eat
Tracy C. Gold - 2021
An adorable rhyming Halloween book with educational nonfiction elements woven in, perfect for classrooms and libraries!Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me lots of BUGS to eat! Follow along as a young bat takes flight on Halloween night and eats lots of delicious bugs along the way! Includes educational backmatter with lots of fun facts about bats and their favorite insects.
Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monsters' Cave
Marcus Pfister - 2001
In a satisfying and reassuring conclusion, Rainbow Fish discovers that by confronting his fears, it is possible to overcome them, and that sometimes there are simple, completely nonthreatening explanations for fabled dangers.
Biscuit Finds a Friend
Alyssa Satin Capucilli - 1997
Perfect for shared reading with a child, this story teaches a lesson about finding friends while also helping to boost reading fluency.
Scarecrow Magic
Ed Masessa - 2015
Then as the sun rises, they scurry from sight.As night time falls and the moon appears, magic is building in the air. The time has finally come, and Scarecrow is ready to play. Slowly, all his friends start to arrive and they all have a good time. But soon, playtime is over and the sun starts to rise. Back at his post, Scarecrow bids his friends good night as he thinks of the next time the moon will rise and the magic will return.SCARECROW MAGIC is spooky fun that's just perfect for Halloween!
Hello, Harvest Moon
Ralph Fletcher - 2003
For some, it is the nightly signal to rise and shine. It is time to hunt, to work, or to play in the shadows. For a little girl and her cat, it is an invitation to enjoy the wonders of the night and a last flood of light before the short days of winter set in. With an evocative text and radiant illustrations, this companion to Twilight Comes Twice offers a glimpse of nature’s nightlife long after bedtime.
Frills
Alecia Snowfall - 2016
class. Together the boy and two girls design costumes in anime maid style and provide treats for a booth at the mall. The trio discover a real knack for treat-making and win over not only their school, but also the town in a sweet coming of age story.
First Grade Dropout
Audrey Vernick - 2015
Four years old. Crazy bored. Soaking wet. Pretty regular kid . . . until he makes a mistake so big that he’s sure he will never be able to go back to Lakeview Elementary School. All readers, even those not in first grade, will find the narrator’s feelings familiar, and discover that even though embarrassing things happen, they’re usually not as bad as they seem. And sometimes they’re even funny!
Nate the Great and the Missing Birthday Snake
Andrew Sharmat - 2017
So are Lizzy's four pet snakes. Nate believes that a good detective knows his limits. Nate does not want to go to a birthday party filled with dangerous, slimy guests. But when one of these "guests" goes missing, Nate and Sludge must face their fears to save the day!Visit Nate the Great and Sludge! NatetheGreatBooks.comPraise for the Nate the Great Series★ "Kids will like Nate the Great." --School Library Journal, Starred"A consistently entertaining series." --Booklist"Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner." --Publishers Weekly"Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years." --Kirkus Reviews"They don't come any cooler than Nate the Great." --The Huffington Post