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By Jane Yolen. 2023
Award-winning author Jane Yolen brings us a delightfully humorous tale inspired by Jewish folklore of a well-intentioned but mischievous boy…
who accidentally summons ten golems."A truly original story that charmed me from start to finish. This book put a big smile on my face!"— Lesléa Newman, author of Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale with a Tail, winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award and National Jewish Book Award"A delightful reimagining of Jewish folklore! Magic that will captivate children of all backgrounds."—Ruth Behar, Pura Belpré Author Award winner and author of Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey, a Sydney Taylor Notable BookThe rabbi’s son, Abi, has a habit of getting in trouble. It’s not on purpose, and usually, they’re harmless accidents. But this time, Abi has stolen a scroll from the synagogue—to practice his Hebrew!—and is not ready for what, or rather, who will show up at his front door as a result.The golems Abi summons may look monstrous, but we soon learn they are only there to help! With beloved author Jane Yolen's signature wit and delightful illustrations by Maya Shleifer, Too Many Golems conveys the unexpected joy of magical accidents and the importance of being a good neighbor to all.A REIMAGINED JEWISH TALE: A fresh spin on a classic Jewish folktale reinvents the original narrative into one that emphasizes kindness, community, and friendship. Readers will laugh along as, instead of battling enemies, these golems tackle an even stronger foe: Hebrew lessons!ENCOURAGING MESSAGE: With a deep understanding that learning any new skill can be a difficult and even anxiety-inducing experience, this story acknowledges every struggle and reassures readers that even without the help of magical creatures, their goals can be achieved through perseverance. IMAGINATIVE & FUNNY: Brought to life by two Jewish creators, author Jane Yolen and illustrator Maya Schleifer, this comical story of a boy who means well but can't seem to stay out of trouble will delight parents and kids with its charming illustrations, witty text, and pure imagination. CELEBRATES KINDNESS: Readers will find a warm message that showcases the importance of showing kindness to everyone, regardless of where they come from or what language they speak.PERFECT FOR COMING-OF-AGE CELEBRATIONS: The outrageous tale of Abi's battle with Hebrew is one that many Jewish children will relate to as they begin Hebrew school or embark on their Bar/Bat Mitzvah journey, making this an essential pick for parents and gift-givers.Perfect for:Parents and grandparentsTeachers and librariansBar/Bat Mitzvah gift-giversAnyone looking for picture books celebrating Jewish cultureFans of Jane YolenFans of such classics as Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and Where the Wild Things AreBy Calum Dewsbury. 2024
Having been awoken early in the morning by some strange noises downstairs, the little girl goes down to investigate. She…
is alarmed to find a monster sleeping in her tent and flees to her mother to tell her what she had seen. From the fierce growls coming from inside to his wild, hairy arms and legs, she had never come across anything quite so fearsome; nor quite so startling. Although all is not as it first seems. There’s a Monster in My Tent demonstrates a father’s devotion to his little girl as it details the imagination present in the minds of children. It’s as thought-provoking as it is lively and is aimed at educating and delighting in equal measure.By Malorie Blackman. 2010
"IT'S GOING TO BE WOOF-ONDERFUL!"There is nothing Nicky wants more in the world than a dog to play with. But…
Mum and Dad don't want a dog. Then Grandad has an idea - he and Nicky can make a dog: a snow-dome dog. Even better, he has some special clay, found at the end of a rainbow, so that the dog will be extra-special. Maybe even magic . . .By Linda Chapman. 2010
Welcome to a magical world where dreams come true . . .Emily loves to skate and when she is whisked…
away to a magical ice-skating school she can't believe her luck.But some of the girls aren't very friendly and she doesn't know what to do. Can Emily be brave and skate her way to happiness - and win the prized pair of wonderful white skates?By Linda Chapman. 2010
Welcome to a magical world where dreams come true . . .Emily can't believe her time at ice-skating school in…
the sparkling Magic Land of Ice and Winter is coming to an end. She has met the most wonderful friends!But the time has come to find out who will be the true Ice Princess and skate their way to saving this magical world . . .By Linda Chapman. 2010
Welcome to a magical world where dreams come true . . .Emily and her skating-school friends can't wait to go…
on an exciting two-day scavenger hunt.The girls must work in teams and they all want to win the very special scarlet skates. But will they discover that listening to each other is even greater than winning?By Linda Chapman. 2010
By Richard Dungworth. 2012
Genie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This is an ideal ebook for children who are gaining…
in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper chapter book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children.When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they are worried they might be bored. But before long they meet a talking cat called Jinx, and find out that nobody who lives on the street is quite what they seem! Old Mrs Kramer looks like an ordinary old lady, but in fact she is a dragon tamer! What will happens when Daisy and Tom join her for an adventure?Book 1 in the Genie Street series.By Richard Dungworth. 2012
Genie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This eBook edition is an ideal first chapter book series…
for children who are gaining in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children. When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they are worried they might be bored. But before long they meet Mrs Greene who's not just a beautician - she's a mermaid too! What will happen when Daisy and Tom join her for an adventure? Book 3 in the Genie Street series.By Humphrey Carpenter. 2006
When Class Three and Mr Majeika go to the circus, it's definitely not as fun as they imagined. Everyone's a…
bit old, creaky and rubbish really! So when Mr Majeika casts a small spell to help the performers with their circus show, it's no surprise that Billy Balance, the slack rope walker, kidnaps Mr Majeika so that Mr Majeika can magically help him everytime! Things get worse whilst Mr majeika is trapped when Wilhelmina Worlock takes the opportunity to turn Class Three's classroom into a circus and the children spend all afternoon running away from lions and alligators!But Mr Majeika's magic saves the day, Class Three and the circus end up on the news and once again Mr Potter, the headmaster, misses it all!By Jacqueline Wilson. 1995
One morning at school, Natalie is very bored. Then she has a big surprise - there is a tiny monster…
at the window, waving at her! Suddenly Natalie's day is much more exciting . . .They whizz off together for some monster fun, and soon Natalie has lots of special stories to tell!By Jacqueline Wilson. 1997
"Monster Planet, here we come!"One morning at school, Natalie is feeling bored - until a tiny monster waves at her…
from a plant on the classroom window sill. The monster whizzes her off in his mini flying saurcer for some MONSTER FUN. Now Natalie really has some monster stories to tell.An exciting and funny adventure from the award-winning author of THE DINOSAUR'S PACKED LUNCH.By Malorie Blackman. 2012
At her new school, Mira discovers she has a very unusual teacher - a teacher who turns into a real-life…
dragon when she eats crisps! This comes in very handy when the class run into trouble on a school trip to the seaside...By Malorie Blackman. 2012
At her new school, Mira discovers she has a very unusual teacher - a teacher who turns into a real-life…
dragon when she eats crisps! This comes in very handy when the class run into trouble on a school trip to the seaside...By Daisy Meadows. 2024
Nur the Vlogger Fairy is planning Fairyland's biggest vlogger meet-up ever - Magic Vlog Con! But jealous Jack Frost wants…
to become a vlogging superstar and has stolen Nur's magical objects. Without them, vloggers can't make fun videos. Nur needs Rachel, Kirsty, Gracie and Khadijah's help to get her enchanted objects back and show Jack Frost that vlogging is for expressing yourself, not becoming famous. Can the fairy friends find Nur's lucky ring light, her cool camera and her magic microphone and save Magic Vlog Con? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Prince Lucas discovers underwater secrets when he gets a glimpse of the mermaids’ kingdom in this eighth chapter book in…
the fantastical Kingdom of Wrenly series.Lucas and Clara are floating on a raft when a wave hits and throws Lucas into the sea. Before being pulled up to the surface, Lucas catches a glimpse of a coral kingdom filled with castles, towers, and…mermaids! King Caleb tells him that the mermaids have always treasured their privacy, and everyone should respect that. But despite his father’s advice, Lucas is determined to find out more about the mermaids’ secret world!With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Prince Lucas discovers that sometimes music is the only way to defeat a savage beast in this newest adventure from…
the fantastical Kingdom of Wrenly series.Prince Lucas does not want to learn to play the lute. He would much rather be outside exploring with his best friend Clara. When a traveling bard pays a visit to the castle, he tries to convince the young prince that there is magic in music, but Lucas isn’t falling for it. And when the two go for a walk in the hills and stumble upon a ferocious monster, Lucas learns that the bard might just be telling the truth after all.With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Prince Lucas and Clara explore the twisting tunnels beneath the Stone Forest in this sixth chapter book in the fantastical…
Kingdom of Wrenly series.Clara invites Prince Lucas on her journey to map out the Stone Forest and visit the gnomes who live there. Unfortunately, Lucas has a visiting cousin who’s a royal pain and doesn’t want to get her hands dirty. But when Princess Bella’s puppy gets lost in the tunnels beneath the Stone Forest, she realizes that the subjects who make up a kingdom are just as important as their rulers.With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.By Abi Elphinstone, Fiona Woodcock. 2019
You can be late for many things in life, but you should never keep an adventure waiting... In Griselda Bone's gloomy…
orphanage, daydreaming is banned, skipping is forbidden and Christmas is well and truly cancelled. But for Phoebe and her sausage dog Herb, is it possible that, just when things seem at their bleakest, magic awaits in the swirling, snow-filled air? Join them on an enchanting adventure in this beautifully moving story by the bestselling author of Sky Song and The Unmapped Chronicles, Abi Elphinstone, and renowned illustrator Fiona Woodcock.In the twelfth fantastical book from The Kingdom of Wrenly series, Prince Lucas and Clara go on an adventure in…
the forest realm of Trellis!All is not right in the forest realm of Trellis. Birds have left their nests and bears have abandoned their dens, as a mysterious magic threatens the natural order of the deep, dark woods. Together with a band of knights, Prince Lucas and Clara set out on an adventure that pits them against a dreaded sorcerer&’s shadow. There&’s only one problem: How can a shadow be defeated?With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.