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Giant John
Arnold Lobel - 1964
But the time comes when he must venture out into the world to get a job. Soon, he befriends a king and queen who ask him to stay and work for their family. Through his adventures, Giant John learns what it means to care about people and for them to care about him.This heart-warming tale of friendship is as fresh today as it was when originally published in 1964. The child-friendly illustrations, complete with the detailed, crosshatching lines, reveal Arnold Lobel's great talent as an artist and, most of all, as a storyteller.
Two Monsters and Me - Everybody gets Angry: A Fun Picture Children’s Book about Anger Management. (Emotions & Feelings)
George Nesty - 2021
When they don't get what they want, they may express themselves by screaming at the top of their lungs, kicking anything they see or throwing things on the floor.As a parent, you want to help your child manage their anger. You want to teach them in a way that is subtle and easy to understand. The question is, how?Let Milo and his two monster friends help your child manage their anger!Milo is a cheerful young boy who loves to play. One day, he meets Zim and Ixy, two little monsters that also like to have fun. Together, they find themselves in different everyday situations that sometimes trigger feelings of anger. With the help of Milo’s parents, the trio learn how to cope with their negative emotions.Two Monsters and Me was written to help children better understand different emotions. All the characters are very relatable, making it easy for kids to put themselves in every single one’s shoes.This book will teach kids:5 simple and effective techniques for coping with angerThat it’s natural to get angryHow to avoid outburstsHealthy ways to channel their feelings of anger… “This book was perfect for my 4-year-old who has a pretty rough temper! It helped us find alternative options for him when he's feeling TOO angry.” – Amber…This anger management book will not only teach kids how to control their anger but also help parents understand how to deal with their little one’s feelings.More reasons to love this book:Beautiful and colorful illustrationsAdorable and relatable charactersEasy to understandHelp your little one manage their emotions. Add «Two Monsters and Me: Everybody Gets Angry» to your Cart TODAY!
The Magic Tree House
Amanda Shoesmith-Bateman - 2010
When the enchanted words are spoken, he (or whoever is in the tree house) magically appears wherever he wishes them to be. Come with him and his friend as they have great adventures, until Aidan's mother finds out the magic words and starts using this tree house for her own fun-filled adventures.
Children's Book: How to Be a Superhero (A Fun Illustrated Children's Picture Book; Perfect Bedtime Story)
Rachel Yu - 2011
It’s the perfect bedtime story for the entire family to enjoy. Teen author, Rachel Yu, is residing happily ever after, in her own Castle of Brilliance. Another quality children picture book from the father and daughter team of Michael and Rachel Yu.
El gato que encontró a Dios
Robert Fisher - 2003
The first change will be in his diet, and from now on puss is obliged to eat vegetables instead of his beloved cat food. But things get complicated and, unwittingly, Marmalade ends up in India in the Ashram of a well-known guru together with his companion in misfortune Fluffy the pussycat. After many adventures they return to their native land after being abducted by a UFO and end up triumphing on the small screen, because, as the authors conclude, "If you like happy endings, this is the book for you"
Cactus Hotel
Brenda Z. Guiberson - 1991
Birds and other animals scurry about looking for food. When they get tired, they stop to rest at a giant cactus. It is their hotel in the desert!
Wednesday is Spaghetti Day
Maryann Cocca-Leffler - 1990
Originally published in 1990. Full-color illustrations.
The Princess and the Pea (Hans Christian Anderson)
Ronne Randall - 2005
Leplar - this classic story is retold by Ronne Randall and will be a joy for any young child.
If You Traveled West In A Covered Wagon
Ellen Levine - 1986
If you traveled west in a covered wagon--Would you ride in the wagon for the whole trip?--How would you cross rivers when there were no bridges?--Without road signs, how would you know where you were?This book tells you what it was like to be a pioneer and travel west to Oregon in the 1840s.
A Treasure's Trove: A Fairy Tale about Real Treasure for Parents and Children of All Ages
Michael Stadther - 2004
The forest creatures combine forces with Zac, the handsome woodcarver, Ana, his beautiful half-elf, half-human wife and their timid, chubby, winged doth, Pook to save the creatures and restore the dying forest. --Concealed in the pages of this wonderful, classically-written story, are the clues to twelve very real and very valuable treasures that are hidden around the continental United States -treasures similar to the crystallized Forest Creatures in the story -beautiful jewels worth over $1,000,000! --To find one of these fabulous jewels, decipher the clues in this story and go to an exact location to find a gold token. The gold token will give you the information you need to get your jewel. --The tokens are hidden around the continental United States at twelve separate locations. They are all easily accessible. The tokens are not buried but are cleverly hidden. Nothing should be disturbed in any way to find them. You wont need any special tools or knowledge for the hunt and you wont have to dig, pry, or move anything. Anyone who can read can discover the exact location of each treasure -just the way one of the characters does in the story. --This classically-styled story is enjoyable and meaningful for children and adults; it is all about family values, love and cooperation, loyalty and friendship, and its characters are fun. Parents will find themselves reading the story over and over to children at bedtime as they remind them not to be afraid of the dark. A Treasures Trove will be talked about for years to come. -A Treasures Trove teaches children the importance of saving the forests and working together to accomplish their goals.
Good Night, Good Knight
Shelley Moore Thomas - 2000
Roar! Is it a dragon? A great big dragon? He searches the woods and finds a surprise. Three very little dragons are almost ready for bed. But who will read to them, tuck them in, and kiss them good night? Is this a job for the Good Knight? Young readers, like the young dragons, will quickly fall under the Good Knight's spell."Stories of valiant knights slaying fearsome dragons are going to fall sadly flat after one reading of this bewitching tale." (Kirkus Reviews, pointer review)
The Jungle Book
Walt Disney Company - 2003
But what happens when he is told that he must go live in the Man-village? Find out in this Little Golden Book retelling of the classic Disney movie The Jungle Book.
The Snowman
Raymond Briggs - 1978
The pictures have "the hazy softness of air in snow." A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside.
Scary, Scary Halloween
Eve Bunting - 1986
Four pairs of eyes stare from the blackness to watch fearsome creatures trick-or-treat.