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Juguetero de poesía
by Alma VelascoUn acercamiento a la poesía que sorprenderá a los más pequeños. Un acercamiento a la poesía que sorprenderá a los más pequeños. Dentro de este juguetero los niños encontrarán un oso que es un almohadón cariñoso, un caballo de juguete que busca a un jinete, una muñeca que se vuelve poema en su biblioteca, un carrito vagabundo que rueda y rueda en el mundo, entre otros entrañables personajes. Todos estos objetos toman vida a través de las rimas y los juegos de palabras que presenta la autora.
Juice (Orca Soundings)
by Eric WaltersWhen a Division One coach comes to their smaller school to bring the football program up to contender status, Moose and the rest of the players on the team are pumped. Coach Barnes has new ideas and a vision for the future -- nothing is too good for his players. With a new training regimen, everything seems to be on a winning track. But when Moose and others are offered steroids, tempers start to fray and the teammates have to decide whose side they are on. Juice is a compelling story about the pressures and temptations that are faced by many in the competitive world of high-school athletics.
The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Others
by Maria Dismondy; Bob SornsonWhen Pete starts at a new school, he soon finds out that being a bystander to bad behavior is not tolerated.
Juice Squeezers: The Great Bug Elevator (Juice Squeezers)
by David LaphamTunnels made by a legion of giant bugs crisscross the fields below Weeville, and only one thing can stop them from overrunning this quaint California town: the Juice Squeezers. A covert group of scrawny tweens, the Squeezers are the only ones who can fit into the cramped subterranean battlefield and fight the insects on the frontlines! Collects stories from Dark Horse Presents #26–#28 and issues #1–#4 of the miniseries.
Jukebox
by Nidhi ChananiGrab some coins for the jukebox, and get ready for a colorful, time-traveling, musical tale about family and courage.A mysterious jukebox, old vinyl records, and cryptic notes on music history, are Shaheen's only clues to her father's abrupt disappearance. She looks to her cousin, Tannaz, who seems just as perplexed, before they both turn to the jukebox which starts…glowing?Suddenly, the girls are pulled from their era and transported to another time! Keyed to the music on the record, the jukebox sends them through decade after decade of music history, from political marches, to landmark concerts. But can they find Shaheen’s dad before the music stops? This time-bending magical mystery tour invites readers to take the ride of their lives for a coming-of-age adventure.
Julep O'Toole: Miss Independent
by Trudi TrueitJulep O'Toole feels grown up. She's eleven, after all, and ready to be independent! Now she just has to convince her mom that she's old enough to wear makeup, have a cell phone, choose her own clothes, and make decisions about everything else in her life. After all, her mom lets Julep's older sister, Harmony, do all these things. but just when Julep thinks her mom is finally starting to listen to her, a disastrous shopping trip stops everything. Now Julep and her mom are not even speaking! Will Julep ever be understood and finally have the chance to be herself?
Julep O'Toole: Confessions of a Middle Child
by Trudi TrueitEleven-year-old Julep feels invisible. At home, sandwiched between perfect older sister, Harmony, and obnoxious younger brother, Cooper, she is only noticed when her parents want something from her--such as when they want her to trade her nice, uncarpeted bedroom for asthmatic Cooper's disgusting one (aka the Chicken Coop), with its dirty carpet and "snot green" walls. At school, Julep gets attention, but not the kind she wants: her journal is read over the loudspeaker and she barfs in gym. Her priorities and her sense of self-worth, however, take a dramatic turn when her parents are away and she must take charge when her brother has a severe asthma attack.
The Jules Verne Prophecy (Jules Verne Prophecy #1)
by Larry Schwarz Iva-Marie PalmerWhen a mysterious book by the legendary writer Jules Verne falls into the hands of three unlikely friends, it sets off a treasure hunt like no other—get ready for a modern-day reimagining of The Goonies! Owen Godfrey is spending his summer in Paris studying science fiction writer Jules Verne, the brilliant mind behind Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days. When Owen and his new friends find what appears to be a dusty copy of Verne&’s collected works in an old bookshop, they&’re intrigued by the hidden codes written inside. As one clue leads to another, the trio gets swept up in an epic treasure hunt spanning the city—from the depths of the catacombs to the top of the Eiffel Tower, and by way of skateboard, boat, car, and even a hot air balloon! But they quickly realize they&’re not the only ones searching for the hidden riches, and that there are others who will stop at nothing to get to them first. This fast-paced larger-than-life adventure is filled with action, high stakes, and three friends who are dead set on cracking the Jules Verne mystery."A fabulous adventure that reads like a dream vacation." —Sarah Ferguson "A wild acton-filled tale that lets readers use their brains to solve a fantastical mystery!" —David Mendel "[An] epic adventure with laugh-out-loud humor and genuine middle-grade heart." Micol Ostow
Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: A Companion Reader with a Dramatization
by Jim Weiss Christiana Sandoval Chris BauerLost at sea, three friends find themselves on a fantastic underwater ship, the Nautilus. You will dive deep into adventure as our heroes battle giant squid, navigate dangerous oceans, and discover new creatures and fabulous treasures. But who is the mysterious Captain Nemo? Why is he being hunted by every navy on earth? And will he ever let the three castaways return home? This beautifully illustrated Companion Reader is an exact transcript and dramatization of Jim Weiss’s award-winning storytelling performance of Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, available on MP3 and audio CD from Well-Trained Mind Press. For decades, Jim Weiss has entertained his many listeners with gripping plots, vivid characters, and beautiful words. But his performances are much more than mere entertainment. Jim's stories build language skills by filling young minds with wonderful vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and rich images. Now, our Companion Readers bring these language-learning benefits to a new level. Language, both written and oral, is most easily and thoroughly learned when heard, read, and spoken. Listen to the Jim Weiss performance on CD or MP3. Read along with the performance. The first half of this book as word-for-word transcript of Jim Weiss's performance. Students can improve their reading fluency, vocabulary, and their understanding of punctuation, sentence structure, and grammar by following along as Jim performs these words. Even students who are not at the level represented in this book can be moved forward in reading competency by reading along as Jim speaks the words. Say the words. The final element in language learning is to speak great words and sentences out loud. Jim's retelling of Jules Verne's classic tale has been turned into a short, accessible dramatic version that can be performed by two or more actors. The play can be memorized or read from the scripts; either way, students will begin to gain confidence in their own language use and in their ability to speak in front of others.
Julia (Sesame Street Friends)
by Andrea Posner-SanchezMeet your favorite Sesame Street friends in this adorable photographic board book starring Julia, a muppet with autism!Elmo's friend Julia is the star of this colorful, photographic board book. Babies and toddlers will love turning the sturdy pages to find out what Julia--a muppet with autism--likes to do with her family, her puppy, and her Sesame Street friends. Look for all the Sesame Street Friends books:ELMO ABBY BIG BIRD COOKIE GROVER OSCARTHE COUNT BERT & ERNIESesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world.
Julia and Her Wiggly Tooth
by Colgate-Palmolive CompanyA short book from Colgate about taking care of your teeth, and what wiggly teeth do.
Julia and the Art of Practical Travel
by Lesley M. BlumeWhen her grandmother dies and the once-majestic family estate is sold, eleven-year-old Julia Lancaster and her aunt Constance must take to the road to find Julia's long-lost mother. They bring with them only the most practical travel things--silver candlestick holders, a few Oriental carpets, some steamer trunks, and Julia's beloved Brownie camera, which she will use to document their journey across 1960s America. On the road, Julia and her aunt meet a cast of peculiar characters, including guitar-strumming hippies in Greenwich Village, a legendary voodoo queen in New Orleans, the honorable proprietor of the World's End Cattle Ranch in Texas, and the colorful sheriff of Gold Point, Nevada (population: 1), who also happens to be the town's mayor, fire chief, and reverend. But will they find Julia's mother and a place to call home? Poignant, engaging, and funny, Lesley M. M. Blume's new novel is a meditation on the thin line between being an insider and being an outsider, and the deep-rooted need we all have to find a place where we can feel at home.
Julia and the Shark
by Kiran Millwood HargraveA captivating, powerful and luminous story from a bestselling, award-winning author about a mother, a daughter, and the great Greenland shark. With mesmerising black and yellow illustrations and presented as a deluxe hardback with tracing paper inserts, this is a perfect gift for 9+ fans of David Almond and Frances Hardinge.'Tom de Freston's stunning illustrations perfectly complement the poetry of Kiran Millwood Hargrave's story' Cressida Cowell'A truly beautiful book, with text and illustrations in perfect harmony. A book to treasure!' Jacqueline Wilson'Julia and the Shark is deep, beautiful and true. The art shines and the writing soars - a classic from cover to cover' Eoin Colfer'A rich, immersive and wondrous journey, through deep darkness to hope and light' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsThe shark was beneath my bed, growing large as the room, large as the lighthouse, rising from unfathomable depths until it ripped the whole island from its roots. The bed was a boat, the shark a tide, and it pulled me so far out to sea I was only a speck, a spot, a mote, a dying star in an unending sky...Julia has followed her mum and dad to live on a remote island for the summer - her dad, for work; her mother, on a determined mission to find the elusive Greenland shark. But when her mother's obsession threatens to submerge them all, Julia finds herself on an adventure with dark depths and a lighthouse full of hope...A beautiful, lyrical, uplifting story about a mother, a daughter, and love - with timely themes of the importance of science and the environment.
Julia and the Shark
by Kiran Millwood HargraveA captivating, powerful and luminous story from a bestselling, award-winning author about a mother, a daughter, and the great Greenland shark. Narrated beautifully with atmospheric sound effects, this is a perfect audiobook for 9+ fans of David Almond and Frances Hardinge.'A truly beautiful book, with text and illustrations in perfect harmony. A book to treasure!' Jacqueline Wilson'Julia and the Shark is deep, beautiful and true. The art shines and the writing soars - a classic from cover to cover' Eoin Colfer'A rich, immersive and wondrous journey, through deep darkness to hope and light' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsThe shark was beneath my bed, growing large as the room, large as the lighthouse, rising from unfathomable depths until it ripped the whole island from its roots. The bed was a boat, the shark a tide, and it pulled me so far out to sea I was only a speck, a spot, a mote, a dying star in an unending sky...Julia has followed her mum and dad to live on a remote island for the summer - her dad, for work; her mother, on a determined mission to find the elusive Greenland shark. But when her mother's obsession threatens to submerge them all, Julia finds herself on an adventure with dark depths and a lighthouse full of hope...A beautiful, lyrical, uplifting story about a mother, a daughter, and love - with timely themes of the importance of science and the environment.(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Julia and the Triple C
by Staffan GnosspeliusJoin the Triple C, the Children's Childish Club, and be as childish as you like! Julia's bad day takes a turn in this delightful debut picture book that shows the joy that can come from simply being a child.Julia has had a terrible day and her uncle is trying to cheer her up after school. He does this by introducing her to the Triple C, the Childish Children's Club. The Club encourages people to slow down and enjoy certain things that are easy to neglect. Like walking at your own pace even if everybody else is rushing past, smiling at strangers, jumping in puddles, collecting conkers, and, especially, asking 'Are we there yet?' as many times as you like. Or simply by imagining silly or preposterous or lovely things. Staffan Gnosspelius's delightful, sometimes hilarious, and utterly unique illustrations are full of emotion and the perfect complement to this story of making a bad day better. Julia and the Triple C will inspire young readers in simple and unexpected ways.
Julia, Child
by Kyo MaclearJulia and Simca are two young friends who agree that you can never use too much butter -- and that it is best to be a child forever. Sharing a love of cooking and having no wish to turn into big, busy people who worry too much and dawdle too little, they decide to create a feast for growing and staying young. A playful, scrumptious celebration of the joy of eating, the importance of never completely growing up and mastering the art of having a good time, Julia, Child is a fictional tale loosely inspired by the life and spirit of the very real Julia Child -- a story that should be taken with a grain of salt and a generous pat of butter.
Julia Gillian (Julia Gillian)
by Alison Mcghee Drazen KozjanSo far, fifth grade at Lake Harriet Elementary School is not exactly a thing of joy. Julia Gillian's best friend, Bonwit Keller, is keeping a secret from her. Trumpet lessons with Mr. Mixler, her favorite teacher, are much harder than expected. And most upsetting of all, the kind lunch lady has been replaced by a tyrant known as the Dumpling Man. Where is the joy? Amidst all this, Julia Gillian starts keeping secrets of her own--secrets that feel an awful lot like lies. To set things right, she will have to learn a little bit about friendship and honesty.
Julia Gillian and the Art of Knowing (Julia Gillian)
by Alison Mcghee Drazen KozjanTen-year-old Julia Gillian knows everything about her quirky neighbors, her Minneapolis neighborhood, even the inscrutable "claw machine" in the back of the corner hardware store. The one thing Julia Gillian doesn't know is how the book she's reading is going to end. It doesn't seem as if it's going to have a happy ending, and that scares her. But Julia learns a little something about fear: sometimes you just have to work through it. And though bad things do happen sometimes, having good friends and family around you makes life a bit less scary - and much more fun.
Julia Jones: Amor Verdadero (Libro #3)
by Cinta Garcia de la Rosa Katrina KahlerLa historia de Julia Jones, los Años Adolescentes continúa en este fabuloso libro. Lleno de romance, suspense, y más drama, te enganchará desde la primera página. ¿De quién se enamora finalmente Julia? ¿Será de Blake o de Ky? ¿O le robará el corazón otra persona? ¿Y cómo encajan Sara y su comportamiento abusivo en todo esto? Estas preguntas y más serán resueltas en el tercer libro de la serie, el libro más intenso y más romántico de todos ellos. Un maravilloso libro para chicas que las lectoras disfrutarán con seguridad.
Julia Jones: Caos (Libro #4)
by Katrina Kahler Cinta Garcia de la RosaFinalmente Julia ha encontrado el amor verdadero con Ky. Todo en la vida de Julia es perfecto... claro, hasta que algo terrible sucede. No os estropearé la historia, pero este es el libro más dramático de la serie hasta ahora. Hacedme saber si os gusta.
Julia Jones: L'Adolescence - L'Amour Véritable
by Katrina Kahler Plasse LéaL'histoire de Julia Jones - l'Adolescence continue dans ce livre génial. Plein d'amour, de supsense et de drames en tous genres, vous n'arriverez pas à le poser. De qui Julia finit-elle par tomber vraiment amoureuse ? Blake, Ky ou même quelqu'un d'autre, qui va lui voler son cœur ? Et dans cette histoire, qu'en est-il Sara et de sa tendance au harcèlement ? Toutes ces questions et bien d'autres encore trouveront leur réponse dans le troisième tome de la série, le plus intense et le plus romantique de tous. Un livre parfait pour les adolescentes, que les lecteurs vont adorer !
Julia Jones – Los Años Adolescentes – Libro 1: Desmoronándome (Julia Jones – Los Años Adolescentes #1)
by Katrina Kahler Cinta"Miré con horror lo que me devolvía la mirada. El parecido era sorprendente. Tenía el mismo pelo castaño largo y ojos marrones como los míos, pero la mueca morbosa era horrible. Paralizada de asombro, me quedé allí, mi mente girando en confusión y pánico. Tuve que utilizar cada última reserva de autocontrol para contener los gritos asustados que sentía me bullían en mi interior. Con la boca abierta, no podía retirar la mirada de la fea figura que había sido metida en el fondo de mi taquilla." Este fragmento comienza la historia de "Julia Jones – Los Años de Adolescencia". El Libro 1, "Desmoronándome" continúa la serie de suspense y líder en ventas "El Diario de Julia Jones", pero es aún más excitante y emocionante que nunca. Julia es ahora una típica chica adolescente, pero se ha visto envuelta en un torbellino brusca e inesperadamente por la forzada reubicación de su familia de vuelta a su antigua casa en la ciudad. ella intenta reconciliarse con el dilema de volver a conectar con su antigua amiga, Millie Spencer, y también con el amor de su vida, Blake Jansen. Sin embargo, al llegar a su antigua casa pronto aprende que las circunstancias han cambiado dramáticamente durante el tiempo que ha estado fuera, y los días que se suceden parecen desencadenar en una serie de drama creciente. Aunque Julia intenta mantener el control, su vida parece una bola de nieve que va hacia un desastre que lo consume todo, y ella parece no tener el poder de prevenirlo. Julia descubre que sus elecciones en torno al amor, los amigos, las fiestas salvajes, y el comportamiento rebelde adolescente tiende a resultar en consecuencias directas y repercusiones del peor tipo. ¿Cuál es la causa de las miserias de Julia y cómo trata los desafíos en el camino? Éste es un libro lleno de giros inesperados que te mantendrá en el borde de la silla preguntándote qué va a pasar a continuación. Para las fans incondicionales de Julia Jones,
Julia Jones – Los Años Adolescentes – Libro 7: Con la Cabeza Alta (Julia Jones – Los Años Adolescentes #7)
by Katrina KahlerComo el ciberacoso aumenta hasta llegar a límites insospechados, Julia decide que ya es hora de plantarles cara. Pero, ¿podrá detener a Sara de una vez por todas, o la venganza de Sara es demasiado profunda? ¿Y qué pasa cuando Ky empieza a mostrar un repentino interés por Julia? Más drama, más suspense, y más romance es lo que puedes esperar en esta nueva entrega de la serie. Te cautivará desde el comienzo hasta su romántica y emocional conclusión.
Julia Jones – Los Años Adolescentes: Implacable (Julia Jones – Los Años Adolescentes #6)
by Katrina KahlerJulia Jones – Los Años Adolescentes: Libro 6 Esta historia está más llena aún de drama y suspense mientras Julia intenta lidiar con los retos que se le presentan en su camino. No solo fue traicionada por su mejor amiga, Millie, sino que su oportunidad de reiniciar su relación con Blake parece condenada al fracaso. Por suerte, tiene la distracción de una nueva prueba de trabajo así como la oportunidad de pasar la noche en casa de Emmie, y eso es algo que espera con impaciencia. Sin embargo, un inesperado enfrentamiento lleva a más agitación y desesperación cuando Julia descubre que está siendo objeto de una nueva forma de acoso. ¿Quién será responsable y por qué? Este fabuloso libro para adolescentes te mantendrá sentada en el borde de tu asiento, tratando de averiguar el final. Es una gran historia que todos los fans de la serie de Julia Jones disfrutarán seguro.