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Come, Read With Me
By Margriet Ruurs, Christine Wei. 2021
What's a Pair? What's a Dozen?
By Stephen R. Swinburne. 2000
The world is filled with numbers. From learning to count their fingers to learning to put on their shoes, children…
encounter mathematical concepts early in life. Steve Swinburne introduces children to number-related words in this bouncy, colorful photo-essay. From one to a dozen, lively photographs illustrated math words such as single, double, couple, and prefixes such as uni-, bi-, and tri-. The second half of the book is presented as a guessing game. Following Lots and Lots of Zebra Stripes and Guess Whose Shadow?, Steve Swinburne offers children another entertaining look at an all-important concept.Sadri Returns to Bali
By Elisabeth Waldmeier, Susan Tuttle Laube. 2002
The Galungan festival in Bali marks the victory of dharma (order) over adharma(disorder). It is celebrated by the Balinese Hindus,…
who believe that duringthese ten days of prayers, offerings, and feasting, their revered ancestors return to their former homes to be welcomed and entertained. Using this entrancing setting, Swiss illustrator and painter Elisabeth Waldmeier relates the exhilarating festival of the fun-loving Balinesc people through the eyes of a former child dancer, Sadri, who descends to his previous home to participate in the annual rapturous village celebrations. A delightful story accompanying enchanting and detailed illustrations, this book will captivate both children and adults alike.Big Words for Little Geniuses (Big Words for Little Geniuses #1)
By James Patterson, Susan Patterson, Hsinping Pan. 2017
There's no "gobbledygook" in this clever picture book by James and Susan Patterson, with each letter of the alphabet providing…
a sophisticated word and definition for "Lilliputian" children to learn. Adults will appreciate the "juxtaposition" of young kids properly using impressive words that many grownups may not have heard of before! Includes a list of extra words in the back for further learning.Delightfully whimsical artwork by artist Hsinping Pan brings these big words to life, making this early foray into learning fun for all.Big Words for Little Geniuses
By James Patterson, Susan Patterson, Hsinping Pan. 2017
There's no "gobbledygook" in this clever picture book by James and Susan Patterson, with each letter of the alphabet providing…
a sophisticated word and definition for "Lilliputian" children to learn. Adults will appreciate the "juxtaposition" of young kids properly using impressive words that many grownups may not have heard of before! Includes a list of extra words in the back for further learning.Delightfully whimsical artwork by artist Hsinping Pan brings these big words to life, making this early foray into learning fun for all.Formen & Farben für Kinder - inklusive Fünfeck, Sechseck und Achteck
By Amber Richards, J. Tarach. 2015
Dies ist ein Lernbuch für Babys, Kleinkinder und Kinder. Es beinhaltet 14 verschiedene Formen und 14 verschiedenen Farben. Die Formen…
umfassen nicht nur die Grundlagen, sondern auch das Fünfeck, das Sechseck, das Achteck und ein paar Kompliziertere. Am Ende des Buches finden Sie auch einige Tipps für Eltern für mehr Ideen, um das Erlernen von Formen und Farben zu verfestigen. Dies ist ein wunderbares Lehrmittel für die Kinder in Ihrem Leben.Mis primeras palabras en inglés: el cole
By Autores Varios. 2013
Libro de fotografías para que los niños aprendan sus primeras palabras en inglés y en castellano. ¡Buenos días! Good morning!…
Aprende de manera sencilla y divertida un montón de palabras en castellano y ¡en inglés! Mira las fotos y lee en voz alta, verás qué fácil es. En clase, en el comedor, en el patio, en el parque# ¡El inglés es divertido! English is fun!Mis primeras palabras en inglés
By Autores Varios. 2013
Libro de fotografías para que los niños aprendan sus primeras palabras en inglés y en castellano. Aprende conceptos básicos de…
manera sencilla y divertida en castellano y ¡en inglés! Mira las fotos y lee en voz alta las palabras, verás qué fácil es. Aprende los colores, las formas, los números, los animales, las estaciones y mucho más# ¡El inglés es divertido! Learning English is fun!Nueve Días para Navidad: Un Cuento de México
By Marie Hall Ets, Aurora Labastida. 1959
El cuento de la emoción de una niña mexicana al acercarse la Navidad, desde su publicación original en 1960 y…
ganador la medulla Caldecott, ha sido disfrutada por generaciones de jóvenes lectores. Ceci no puede contener su alegría de poder participar, este año por privera vez, en las posadas, una de las fiestas navideñas tradicionales que se celebra en México por el correr de nueve días. Este año le toca a ella encabezar la procesión de velas que representa el viaje de María y José a Belén. Mamá la lleva al viejo mercado para elegir su propia piñata. Ceci queda deslumbrada con la colorida gama de opciones, y después de haber elegido su favorita, tiene dudas sobre el destino de su piñata una vez que la posada se lleve a cabo. Con ilustraciones evocadoras de la época navideña, este libro se ha convertido en un clásico internacional. “El niño más pequeño, será totalmente transportado por esta historia”, comentó The Atlantic, y lectores de toda eda quedarán encantados del punto de vista de una niña de la cultura mexicana.How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow
By Monica Sweeney, Feronia Parker-Thomas. 2016
The Sun and the Clouds are best friends. Together they keep the world warm, the gardens growing, and the sky…
full of beautiful rainbows. But one day they get into a fight and refuse to be in the sky together. And that means there are no longer any rainbows. Without rainbows, the colors start disappearing until Earth was left with no color ... except for one little forgotten box of crayons in one little school desk. Determined to save the rainbows and fix the Sun and Clouds’ friendship, the crayons draw rainbows all over town. Their attempts go unnoticed. Soon they realize that they’re going to have to do something big to get the attention of the former friends. So, the crayons create the biggest rainbow they can and hope it’s enough to bring color back to the world.How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow teaches the importance of teamwork and perseverance through seven crayons with unique personalities and their desire to see the world in color.Flight of the Reindeer: The True Story of Santa Claus and His Christmas Mission
By Robert Sullivan, Glenn Wolff. 2010
Children have believed the legend forever: On one evening each year a jolly old elf and eight reindeer fly all…
night long to deliver gifts around the world. The fact is, solid evidence abounds. Robert Sullivan, a senior editor at Life magazine, diligently gathered documentation from scientists, historians, zoologists, and Arctic explorers to prove that Santa is not just a myth. First, the reindeer: Do they really fly? "We used to think it was just extended leaping," says Tony Vecchio, director of the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island. "But recent evidence has confirmed that it is true flight." And Santa Claus? "He's just as real as the gifts he brings," reports Will Steger, the famed Arctic explorer. The gorgeous illustrations, convincing photos, and charming text make this book a special holiday gift.Pink Snowman
By Alan Horsfield. 2017
The snow is falling in the Blue Mountains and Krystal is bored. They decide to build a snowman and discover…
to their surprise that he is embarrassed because he is not wearing any clothes.How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?
By Margaret Mcnamara. 2007
"How many seeds in a pumpkin?" Mr. Tiffin asks his class as they gather around the big, medium, and small…
pumpkins on his desk. Robert, the biggest kid, guesses that the largest one has a million seeds; Elinor, sounding like she knows what she's talking about, guesses the medium one has 500 seeds; and Anna, who likes even numbers better than odd ones, guesses that the little one has 22. Charlie, the smallest boy in the class, doesn't have a guess. Counting pumpkin seeds is messy business, but once the slimy job is done, to everyone's surprise, the smallest pumpkin has the most seeds! As Charlie happily exclaims, "Small things have a lot going on inside of them."The Veggiecational Book: A Book About Numbers, Colors, Shapes And Letters! (VeggieTales)
By Phil Vischer. 1998
The Veggiecational Book from Big Idea's "VeggieTales" cast of characters. This 4-in-1 volume includes the full text of Bob &…
Larry's ABC's, How Many Veggies?, Pa Grape's Shapes, and Junior's Colors.The Orange Grove: a mouth-watering holiday romance, perfect for longer nights
By Rosanna Ley. 2021
An unforgettable story of past love and family secrets, set in sunny SevilleHolly loves making marmalade. Now she has a…
chance to leave her stressful city job and pursue her dream - of returning to the Dorset landscape of her childhood to open Bitter Orange, a shop celebrating the fruit that first inspired her.Holly's mother Ella has always loved Seville. So why is she reluctant to go back there with Holly to source products for the shop? What is she frightened of - and does it have anything to do with the old Spanish recipe for Seville orange and almond cake that Ella keeps hidden from her family? In Seville, where she was once forced to make the hardest decision of her life, Ella must finally face up to the past, while Holly meets someone who poses a threat to all her plans. Seville is a city full of sunshine and oranges. But it can also be bittersweet. Will love survive the secrets of the orange grove?Praise for Rosanna Ley:'Beautifully written and gently captivating' Heat'Sun-soaked escapism' Best'The ultimate feel-good read' Candis'Holiday romance at its most evocative and escapist' The Lady'Unabashedly romantic . . slips down like easy-drinking vino infused with Mediterranean sunshine' Saga'A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read!' Red Magazine'Beautiful, evocative writing' Sun'COMPLETELY BEGUILING AND BEAUTIFULLY TOLD' Kate Furnival'A PERFECT SUMMER READ' Rachel Hore'A GORGEOUS, MOUTH-WATERING DREAM OF A HOLIDAY READ' Red'PERFECT…
HOLIDAY READING, WHEREVER YOU GO' The LadyThe bestselling author of The Lemon Tree Hotel returns with an enchanting new summer read about family bonds and following your heart, wherever it might take you...With her marriage in danger of falling apart, Joanna returns home to the beautiful but dilapidated Mulberry Farm Cottage in rural Dorset, where her sister Harriet is struggling to keep the Farm afloat and cope with their eccentric mother.When Joanna discovers a bundle of love letters in the attic, written by a watercolourist named Emmy, she is intrigued and sets out to discover Emmy's true story. Emmy's letters take Joanna to the picturesque alleyways and bridges of Lisbon, Prague, and the most romantic place of all: Venice - where a whole new magical world seems to unfold in front of her.Meanwhile, back at Mulberry Farm Cottage, a mysterious prowler adds to Harriet's problems and interrupts her search for a perfect partner. Will she ever find true love? Where will Emmy's mesmerising pathway lead? And more importantly, will Joanna and Harriet be able to rescue the cottage and finally be able to re-discover their sisterly bond?WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FROM VENICE WITH LOVE'Romantic and magical' *****'The escapism we all need' *****'A love story with a difference' *****Escape on a round-the-world trip with Lucy Vine's hilarious novel about FOMO, #findingthefun and losing yourself - longlisted for the…
Comedy Women in Print Prize 2020'Made me scream laughing. I enjoyed it SO much' Marian Keyes'Have you ever messed up so badly you had to leave the country? This feelgood journey contains one of the best vagina jokes ever. We didn't want it to end' Heat MagazineAlice is turning thirty and is stuck in a rut. Her friends are all coupling up and settling down, while she's still working as a temp, trying (and failing) not to shag her terrible ex, getting thrown out of clubs, and accidentally sexting her boss...She decides to throw caution to the wind and jets off on a round-the-world adventure to #FindTheFun and find herself. Of course, she's no more likely to find the answer to true happiness on the beach in Thailand than she is at the electric beach in Tooting, but at least in Thailand there's paddleboard yoga.Can Alice find happiness on her travels? Or is she more likely to lose herself all over again...?'Really, really funny, but also kind of heart wrenching' Sophie Kinsella'Hilarious and touching' Louise O'Neill 'Warning: read this book and you will doubtless snort with laughter in inappropriate public places. Quite simply, #brilliant' Ella Dove'Her best work yet: it's funner, it's more tender . . . You need to have this in your beach bag' Laura Jane Williams'I tore through this quicker than a duty-free Toblerone . . . Wickedly funny and painfully perceptive' Lauren Bravo'Utterly addictive and utterly charming...her best yet' Daisy Buchanan'A bawdy breath of fresh air' Sunday Mirror'Utterly charming...an uplifting and optimistic story' Hot Brands Cool PlacesIf you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly…
Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter!'A pleasure to read... A summer breezes treat' Devon Life'A perfect story full of hope, love and friendship' 5* reader review'An uplifting, engaging and heart warming book. Loved it' 5* reader review'An amazing book and makes you really think that your dreams of changing your life can really happen' 5* reader review'Like a scrummy bowl of Devon cream and strawberries, this is a tasty, rich and delicious summer read laced with the warmth of friendships and the possibilities of new beginnings... The author has the knack of making her characters spring off the pages so real that you'll care about them' Peterborough TelegraphYou are invited to holiday at gorgeous Rose Cottage - where friendship, home comforts and romance are guaranteed...One glorious summer brings the chance to begin again.When solo travellers Benni, Emma and Ruth find themselves holidaying together at charming Rose Cottage in Brixham, Devon, they are initially disappointed to be sharing with strangers of a different age group.But 'friendship and home comforts' are guaranteed at Rose Cottage and soon a bond blossoms between the women, who each have valuable life lessons to share.As the summer unfolds, Benni, Emma and Ruth begin to realise that age is just a number. Before their time at Rose Cottage ends, will they take the chance to grasp the dreams that are now within their reach?For another uplifting read from Erin Green, don't miss Taking a Chance on Love, out now! 'Full of humour, poignancy and ultimately uplifting this is an absolutely gorgeous read' Hot Brands Cool PlacesThe List: the bestselling laugh-out-loud romcom
By Joanna Bolouri. 2015
'I would give this book 6 stars if I could!' Amazon reviewer. The runaway bestselling romantic comedy!Phoebe Henderson may be…
single but she sure doesn't feel fabulous. It's been a year since she found her boyfriend Alex in bed with another woman, and multiple cases of wine and extensive relationship analysis with best friend Lucy have done nothing to helpFaced with a new year but no new love, Phoebe concocts a different kind of resolution. The List: ten things she's always wanted to do in bed but has never had the chance (or the courage!) to try. A bucket list for between the sheets. One year of pleasure, no strings attached. Simple, right? Factor in meddlesome colleagues, friends with benefits, getting frisky al fresco and maybe, possibly, true love and Phoebe's got her work cut out for her.[*Contains adult material*]Nights of Rain and Stars: The perfect summer read
By Maeve Binchy. 2004
'The perfect summer read' Mail on SundayMaeve Binchy at her very best - the superb novel of one summer, and…
four people whose lives are irrevocably changed.'The setting is wonderfully seductive . . . Binchy weaves her usual magic . . . Binchy is degrees better than most other novelists and her storytelling ability is second to none' Sunday ExpressFour strangers, with nothing in common but a need to escape, meet in a Greek taverna high above the small village of Aghia Anna. From Ireland, America, Germany and England they have each left behind their homes and their old lives, when a shocking tragedy throws them unexpectedly together.Nights of Rain and Stars is the story of one summer and four people, each with a life in turmoil - and Vonni, the Irish exile who would very much like to help them, but has demons of her own to battle . . .'It's always a treat to read one of Maeve Binchy's novels and this is no exception . . . she introduces us to a group of characters - a random group of holidaymakers thrown together by tragedy - and leaves us caring about them as if they are our friends' Best