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By Jerry Pallotta, Bob Thomson. 2012
By Quentin Blake. 1998
The baby arrives in a brown paper parcel to the surprise of his parents. They name him Zagazoo. As he…
grows up he changes into a number of different creatures - a vulture, an elephant, a warthog and even a small dragon - before he turns into a man.By Ching Yeung Russell. 1994
In the 1940s, nine-year-old Ying lives in a village in southern China with her beloved grandmother, Ah Pau. Discovering that,…
like herself, Ah Pau has never tasted an apple, Ying decides to get enough money together to split a piece of the expensive fruit with Ah Pau on her seventy-first birthday. For grades 3-6By Highlights Children. 2018
Seasons! The Timbertoes work hard at the end of the season. They decorate their house for spring. In autumn, they…
build a leaf pile. The Timbertoes get ready for winter. Stories by Rich Wallace and Marileta RobinsonBy Highlights Children. 2018
Seasons! Spot wants to play outside but it is too cold. Spot plays in a pile of leave. Spot is…
playing outside, then the weather begins to change. Spot says hello to spring. Spot enjoys summer. Stories by Marileta Robinson and Highlights for ChildrenBy Samantha Vamos. 2019
A young girl sets out on errands for the day, and while she's gone, the farm maiden prepares a piñata…
from scratch with help from a boy, horse, goose, cat, sheep, and farmer. After they all fall asleep in the afternoon sun, they must scramble to finish preparations in time-just as the girl arrives back to her surprise party. Key English words change to Spanish as the cumulative verse builds to the celebratory ending. With the familiarity of The House That Jack Built, this tale cleverly incorporates Spanish words. This story makes learning the language easy and funBy Erica S. Perl. 2019
There's too much fun to be had in the snow to sleep through the winter season! At least that's what…
Louise thinks. In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers! Snow has fallen and the pond is frozen, so Arnold knows that--as a bear--it's time to hibernate! But Louise insists that he'll miss all the fun winter things if he does, so she convinces him to try hibernating like a chipmunk instead. They'll sleep for a short time, wake up to go sledding or have a snowball fight, and repeat! The only problem is, Arnold can't seem to keep his eyes open. What if he can't stay awake for the winter fun? Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.By Michael Escoffier, Kris Di Giacomo. 2014
Within every language, there are words that change and become a different word through the simple subtraction of a single…
letter. In other words, without the "A," the Beast is Best. Have fun discovering the word pairs in this book, and then venture off to find your own. We're sure you'll find loads out there! Grades K-3. 2014.By Tom Lichtenheld, Laura Gehl. 2014
What’s one thing that two bears, three yaks, four goats, and six cats have in common? They hate to share.…
But look out—here comes a pack of twenty pigs ready to prove that sharing makes everything twice as fun! This seriously silly story irresistibly combines the concepts of counting and sharing. Grades P-2. 2014.By Marilyn Sadler, Michael Fleming. 2014
Red is so excited that Gwen has laid a nest full of eggs, he rushes out to buy a worm…
to feed each of the increasing number of chicks as they hatch. Grades K-3. 2014.By Margery Cuyler, Bob Kolar. 2009
By Melanie Rose, Michael Ulmer. 2001
Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a name or word derived from some aspect of the country of…
Canada, and each term is presented in a rhyme and then further explained in a note. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2001.By Elly MacKay. 2013
By Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams, LeUyen Pham. 2008
By Edward Miller, Debora Pearson. 2003
By Debbie Bailey, Susan Huszar. 1991
By Debbie Bailey, Susan Huszar. 1994
By Fiona Watt, Rachel Wells. 2006
As a tiny mouse examines different snowmen looking for his, he narrows down the group based on different touch-and-feel features:…
soft hat, fluffy scarf, fuzzy mittens, and so on. But never fear, the right snowman is finally found - it's the one with the squashy nose! Includes tactile illustrations, presented in print and Braille. Grades P-2.2006.By Fiona Watt, Rachel Wells. 1999
As a tiny mouse examines different dogs looking for his, he narrows down the group based on different touch-and-feel features:…
shaggy ears, bumpy paws, fluffy tails, and so on. But never fear, the right dog is finally found - it's the one with the squashy nose! Includes tactile illustrations, presented in print and Braille. Grades P-2. 2009, c1999.By Peter H. Reynolds. 2019
From the creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector comes an empowering story about finding your voice,…
and using it to make the world a better place.A New York Times BestsellerThe world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something!In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice. There are so many ways to tell the world who you are... what you are thinking... and what you believe. And how you'll make it better. The time is now: SAY SOMETHING!"A motivational must-have for every collection." -- School Library Journal