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L'anniversaire de Raphe (Junglidoux #4)
by Francois Keyser Caroline OrliacLes amis de Raphe la girafe organisent une fête mais ils ne l’ont pas invité, et lorsqu’il le découvre, il est très contrarié. Pourquoi ses amis feraient-ils une chose pareille ? Comme tous les livres de la collection des Junglidoux, celui-ci comporte une morale à destination des jeunes lecteurs : il faut toujours parler en connaissance de cause au lieu de s’imaginer des choses. Les Junglidoux représentent une opportunité formidable pour les parents de partager un moment privilégié avec leurs enfants en leur faisant la lecture et en leur expliquant les enseignements à tirer de chaque histoire. Le thème central de la collection est celui de l’unité dans la diversité à travers les personnages incarnés par différents animaux qui s’entraident pour surmonter les difficultés qu’ils rencontrent et leur amitié qui dépasse leurs différences. Les Junglidoux sont aussi l’occasion de sensibiliser les plus jeunes au problème des espèces menacées car chacun des héros représente un animal qui a une sous-espèce en voie d’extinction. Les livres des Junglidoux s’adressent aux enfants de 1 à 7 ans.
L'anniversaire d'Emma: Une petite fille apprend à rester polie
by Amber Richards Rosa MatildaNouvelle parution. Une petite fille reçoit un cadeau d'anniversaire qui ne correspond pas à ce qu'elle voulait. Comment réagir ? "L'anniversaire d'Emma" est agréable et facile à lire, et se destine à un public âgé de 3 à 9 ans. A la lecture de cette histoire, les enfants (et les adultes!) verront un exemple de ce qu'il faut faire (ou ne pas faire) lorsqu'ils reçoivent un cadeau qui n'est pas tout à fait conforme à ce qu'ils attendaient ! Nous avons tous à apprendre d'Emma. D'importantes leçons se cachent en effet souvent dans les situations les plus simples. En tant que parents, nous avons tendance à nous concentrer sur les qualités scolaires et sportives de nos enfants, et à négliger leurs qualités émotionnelles. Ces qualités aideront non seulement votre enfant à forger des relations durables avec leurs semblables, mais leur permettront de voir le monde sous un angle nouveau, ce qui fera d'eux des adultes intègres. Clarence Thomas a dit un jour que « les bonnes manières ouvriront des portes que la meilleure éducation laisse fermées». Cela en dit long, à l'heure où, dans notre société en perpétuelle évolution, nous sommes évalués en tant qu'individus non seulement sur ce que nous savons mais sur la façon dont nous appréhendons les sentiments des autres.
The Lantern Bearers
by Rosemary SutcliffThreatened by a tide of invaders, the last of the Roman Auxiliaries are to leave Britain forever. But Aquila, a young legionnaire, chooses to stay behind, in order to join the fight to save his native land.
The Lantern House
by Erin NapierFrom the nationally beloved co-host of the #1 hit show Home Town comes the quintessential celebration of home. Imagine a house's early days as a home: A young family builds a picket fence and plants flowers in its yard, children climb the magnolia tree and play the piano in the living room, and there is music inside the house for many happy years. But what will happen when its windows grow dark, its paint starts to crumble, and its boards creak in the winter wind? The house dreams of a family who will love it again...and one day, a new story will emerge from within its walls. In this modern classic, Erin Napier&’s lyrical prose and Adam Trest&’s warm and comforting paintings deeply evoke the soul of a house cherishing the seasons of life and discovering the joy of rebirth.
A Lantern in Her Hand
by Bess Streeter AldrichFirst published in 1928, "A Lantern in Her Hand" has outlasted literary fashions to touch generations of readers. In this classic story of a pioneer woman, Bess Streeter Aldrich modeled protagonist Abbie Deal on her own mother, who in 1854 had traveled by covered wagon to the Midwest. In "A Lantern in Her Hand," Abbie accompanies her family to the soon-to-be-state of Nebraska. There, in 1865, she marries and settles into her own sod house. The novel describes Abbie's years of child-raising, of making a frontier home able to withstand every adversity. A disciplined writer knowledgeable about true stories of pioneer days in Nebraska, Bess Streeter Aldrich conveys the strength of everyday things, the surprise of familiar faces, and the look of the unspoiled landscape during different seasons. Refusing to be broken by hard experience, Abbie sets a joyful example for her family and for her readers.
Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak Bandits
by Michael D. BeilLantern Sam is the wise-cracking, sarcastic, talking cat (for those who can hear him, that is) who lives onboard the Lake Erie Shoreliner train and is one of the best detectives no one knows about. He doesn't have much patience for humans (unless they bring him sardines), but when 10-year-old traveler Henry can't find his new friend, the exuberant Ellie, Sam's enlisted to help. A ransom note is soon discovered and just like that, Sam and Henry are on the case, with the help of Clarence the Conductor (who supplies Sam's sardines). But is Ellie still on board the train? Did the salesman with his trunk full of samples sneak her off? And why does that couple keep acting so suspicious? Veteran middle-grade mystery author Michael D. Beil has crafted a hilarious and appealing adventure set in the 1930s that's chock-full of quirky characters, red herrings, and all with an irresistible cat at its center.
Lanterns and Firecrackers: A Chinese New Year Story
by Jonny ZuckerA Chinese family prepares for their New Year festivities they decorate the house with flowers, then set off firecrackers to scare away bad spirits and welcome the coming year. Family and friends sit down together for a festive dinner, then go outside to watch the parade of dragon dancers. The festival ends on its final night with a display of colored lanterns. Festival Time books depict the activities of typical families, as Mom, Dad, and children celebrate holidays that have special religious or cultural significance for them. Cheerfully attractive color illustrations supplement a simply-told story of the holiday's origins and a description of the festivities that are part of that holiday. Festival Time books can be read aloud to toddlers, but are easy enough for many first and second graders to read to themselves. Each book's final two-page spread is written mainly for parents, offering suggestions for ways to communicate the holiday's meaning to kids. (Ages 3-7) Picture descriptions present.
The Lantern's Ember
by Colleen HouckWelcome to the Otherworld, where nightmarish creatures reign supreme . . .Five hundred years ago, Jack made a deal with the devil, thus condemning himself to an eternity of servitude. As a Lantern, his sole duty is to guard one of the many portals that lead to the immortal realm, making sure that no souls stray where they are not welcome. It's a job that Jack excels at - until he meets the beautiful Ember O'Dare. Seventeen-year-old witch Ember has been trying to trick Jack into letting her through the portal for years. Stubborn and undeterred by his warnings, she finally manages to cross into the forbidden plane with the help of a mysterious and debonair vampire - and so the wild chase through a dazzling, dangerous world begins.Can Jack get Ember back where she belongs before both the worlds, both earthly and supernatural, descend into chaos?*********************Praise for Colleen Houck'[A] must-read for thrill-seekers and fans of alternate worlds' - RT Book Reviews on the Reawakened Series 'Epic, grand adventure rolled into a sweeping love story' - Sophie Jordan on the Tiger's Curse Series
Laolao's Dumplings
by Dane LiuMillie loves to help LaoLao cook, especially her favorite dish. Dumplings! They gather fresh ingredients from Chinatown. Chives from Auntie Lim, shrimp from Uncle Lee, and juicy, fragrant lychees that make their days together so sweet.As the seasons change, LaoLao feels more and more tired, too tired to make dumplings. But can Millie make them without LaoLao? And will her dumplings come out delicious, and make LaoLao happy, too?Full of humor, heart, and wholly original illustrations, this story is a timeless celebration of family, food, community, and the different ways we share love.
Lapin Plays Possum: Trickster Tales From The Louisiana Bayou
by Sharon Doucet Scott Cook“Full of sly wit and Cajun Spice. ”—Scholastic. com Chosen as a title for use in the Core Curriculum category of folktales and adaptation for grade set 3. 5, this series of trickster tales, stemming from African folklore, bears remarkable resemblance to the Deep South’s Brer Rabbit tradition. The Louisiana version of Brer Rabbit, Compere Lapin, is a mischief maker determined to get the best of Compere Bouki. In a trio of stories that praises brains over brawn, this rascally rabbit seems to come out ahead no matter what.
L'Approccio Umanistico alla Felicità
by Jennifer Hancock Stefania BaetiiSaresti meravigliato di scoprire come può essere semplice la vita se fai dall'etica una priorità! Questo libro ti sta praticamente dicendo: questa è l'etica personale e questi sono i motivi per cui è importante; questa è la modalità di applicarla nella vita quotidiana ed è per questo che, così facendo, potrai vivere una vita più felice e produttiva. La vita non è facile. È una sfida continua. Come affrontiamo queste sfide determina il nostro successo nella vita. Se vuoi capire meglio come ragionare in maniera efficace sulle scelte che ti tocca fare, questo libro ti aiuterà. L'Approccio Umanistico alla Felicità è stato concepito come strumento per incoraggiare i giovani a pensare e a mettere in discussione i valori e l'etica personale, applicandoli alle prese di decisione quotidiane. In altre parole, come possono dare il meglio di se stessi come persone etiche. Come fanno ad essere etici con i loro amici? E perché dovrebbero? Quali sono i valori a cui rapportarsi quando devono decidere se fare o no uso di droghe e di alcol? Come e perché dovremmo essere etici quando usciamo con una persona o quando ci lasciamo? Come possiamo applicare a noi stessi questi valori durante un grande dolore? E, la cosa principale, perché tutto questo ha importanza?
Lara Gets Even (Making Out, Book #16)
by Katherine ApplegateKate's been searching for the boy who rescued her at Ben's party and it seems she's about to find him. Lara wants Jake back, so she dreams up a scheme that will lead Kate straight to the wrong guy. Now Nina wants Ben back and Lara thinks she wants Ben, too. Kate turns Jake down but he continues to dodge Lara and stay away from alcohol. The seniors are thinking about college next fall while Nina worries how she'll make it with all of her friends off to colleges far from the island. Aisha thinks she still loves Christopher but since he's away at basic training in the Army, she gives in to her attraction to David. Zoey and Lucas are still together squabbling over little things. Love and life are so unpredictable! Read about how the couples started and how they've changed in all of the 28 books in the Making Out Series available From Bookshare, including: #1 Zoey Fools Around, #2 Jake Finds Out, #3 Nina Won't Tell, #4 Ben's In Love, #5 Claire Gets Caught, # 6 What Zoey Saw, #7 Lucas Gets Hurt, #8 Aisha Goes Wild, #9 Zoey Plays Games, #10 Nina Shapes Up, #11 Ben Takes A Chance, #12 Claire Can't Lose, #13 Don't tell Zoey, #14 Aaron Lets Go, #15 Who Loves Kate?, #17 Two Timing Aisha, #18 Zoey Speaks Out, #19 Kate Finds Love, #20 Never Trust Lara, #21 Trouble with Aaron, #22 Always Loving Zoey, #24 Now Zoey's Alone, #25 Don't Forget Lara, #26 Zoey's Broken Heart, #27 Falling for Claire, and last, #28 Zoey Comes Home.
Lara Gets Lucky (Making Out, Book #23)
by Katherine ApplegateLara gets lucky when she spots Lucas and Nina alone together. She's been looking for ways to hurt Zoey, and now the people Zoey loves most have played right into Lara's hands. Lara has a dangerous secret--and she intends to use it... Book #23 in the Making Out series answers a lot of questions if you're interested in teenagers, especially teenagers in and out of love. Which guy married at age sixteen? Which girl likes sour cream potato chips? Which boy and girl feel guilty? Which girl is worse than moody? Which boy is in denial? Which girl spills her boy friend's soup on his way to work? Which girl is confused? Which boy has integrity? Which girl is furious enough to break her engagement? Which girl is being stalked and is afraid for her life? Which boy is on a protein diet? Which guy works out to gangsta rap? Which girl wants revenge? Put the whole story together by reading the entire 28 book series available from Bookshare including: #1 Zoey Fools Around, #2 Jake Finds Out, #3 Nina Won't Tell, #4 Ben's In Love, #5 Claire Gets Caught, #6 What Zoey Saw, #7 Lucas Gets Hurt, #8 Aisha Goes Wild, #9 Zoey Plays Games, #10 Nina Shapes Up, #11 Ben Takes A Chance, #12 Claire Can't Lose, #13 Don't tell Zoey, #14 Aaron Lets Go, #15 Who Loves Kate?, #16 Lara Gets Even, #17 Two Timing Aisha, #19 Kate Finds Love, #20 Never Trust Lara, #21 Trouble With Aaron, #22 Always Loving Zoey, #24 Now Zoey's Alone, #25 Don't Forget Lara, #26 Zoey's Broken Heart, #27 Falling for Claire, and last, #28 Zoey Comes Home.
Lara the Black Cat Fairy: The Magical Animal Fairies Book 2 (Rainbow Magic #2)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. The Magical Animal Fairies look after seven young Magical Animals, and train them to use their powers wisely, for the good of Fairyland and the human world. But the animals have been stolen! Can Rachel and Kirsty help the Magical Animals before their powers cause chaos? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Magic Animal Fairies set! Ashley the Dragon Fairy; Lara the Black Cat Fairy; Erin the Firebird Fairy; Rihanna the Seashorse Fairy, Sophia the Snow Swan Fairy; Leona the Unicorn Fairy; Caitlin the Ice Bear Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Lara the Yellow Ladybird
by Martha EvansA yellow bug in a world of red, Lara the Ladybird just wants to fit in. Catherine Holtzhausen (illustrator), Nadene Kriel (designer).
Lara's Gift
by Annemarie O'BrienYoung Lara is being groomed in the family tradition to take over as Count Voronstov's next kennel steward, breeding borzoi dogs worthy of the Tsar. But then Lara's baby brother is born and she finds herself supplanted as her father decides to make her brother the next kennel steward. Going against her father's wishes and becoming increasingly sure of her special gift of understanding these incredible dogs, Lara risks everything when she reveals the truth about her visions. Now she must save Zar, her favorite borzoi and the one she raised from birth, from a hungry pack of wolves. Only then can she find her own, extraordinary destiny. . . .
Lara's Leap of Faith (The Royal Ballet School Diaries, Book #2)
by Alexandra MossEllie's first term at the Royal Ballet School is filled with excitement, hard work, homesickness, an unexpected chance to perform, and new friendships, tainted only by the rude and hateful behavior of Lara, the girl she crashed into during their audition.
L’arbre chatouilleur
by Francois KeyserUne famille emménage dans une nouvelle maison. Leur fille handicapée, Kayleigh, se fait réveiller durant la nuit par des bruits provenant de dehors sous l'arbre du jardin. Une nuit, elle enquête et s’étonne de ce qu'elle y trouve. Elle se fait alors de nouveaux amis étranges et bientôt fait la fête avec eux les nuits aussi. Quand la tragédie frappe un de ses nouveaux amis, le bonheur continue et finalement, un miracle se produit ce qui donne la capacité de marcher à Kayleigh. "L’arbre chatouilleur" a été inspiré par un arbre dans un parc où nous emmenons nos filles jouer. L'histoire nous encourage à toujours chercher la magie dans la vie d'enfants comme dans la vie d’adultes. Il démontre également à quel point le bonheur peut être puissant comme crée un miracle sous la forme de donner la capacité de marcher chez cette fille handicapée.
Una larga travesía hasta el agua: Basada en una historia real
by Linda Sue ParkThe New York Times bestseller A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours&’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the "lost boys" of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya&’s in an astonishing and moving way.Una larga travesía hasta el agua, best-seller del New York Times, comienza como dos historias, que se van alternando, sobre dos niños de once años en Sudán, una niña en 2008 y un niño en 1985. La niña, Nya, va a buscar agua a un estanque que está a dos horas de caminata desde su hogar; cada día, hace dos viajes hasta el estanque. El niño, Salva, se convierte en uno de los "niños perdidos" de Sudán, refugiados que recorren a pie el continente africano en búsqueda de sus familias y de un lugar seguro en el que vivir. Soportando todas las adversidades –la soledad, el ataque de rebeldes armados, el contacto con leones y cocodrilos asesinos–, Salva es un superviviente, y su historia se cruza con la historia de Nya de una manera sorprendente y movilizadora.
Large Carnivores (World of Animals: Mammals #2)
by Amy-Jane Beer Pat MorrisEncyclopedia articles on all kinds of large carnivores from the Cat family including the Lynx, bobcat, Tiger, Lion, Jaguar, Leopard, Cheetah, and the Clouded Leopard, to the Dog family including the Gray Wolf, Coyote, Dingo, African Wild Dog, Red Fox, Swift Fox, Bat-Eared fox, and more to Bears such as the Grizzly, Polar Bear, Panda Bear, and Black Bear to Hyenas like the Striped and Spotted and spotted Hyenas and the Ardwolf. Animal articles contain, Scientific name, common name, habitat, diet, and interesting facts on each species. Other books in this series are available from Bookshare.org.
Large Herbivores (World of Animals: Mammals #5)
by Amy-Jane Beer Pat MorrisThis book offers a detailed introduction to large plant eaters, including elephants, rhinos, hippos, horses and zebras, camels and llamas, pigs and peccaries and tapirs. Introduces the animals habitat, status, scientific name, and fascinating facts about each.
Larger Than Life (Jeanie & Genie #8)
by Trish GrantedIn the eighth book of the Jeanie & Genie series, Willow accidentally brings dinosaurs to life!Jeanie and her best friend, Willow, are going to the zoo to see a special dinosaur safari exhibit. But since Willow is a genie who sometimes accidentally grants wishes, the girls have to be extra careful around animals like lions and tigers and bears. And they are! But…they&’re not quite as careful around the dinosaurs. Soon enough, the dinosaurs come alive! Can Jeanie and Willow fix this larger-than-life problem? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Jeanie & Genie chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Larger than Life: President Lyndon B. Johnson And The Passing Of The Voting Rights Act
by Anne QuirkAn accessible, informed, and timely biography of Lyndon Johnson that centers his life and presidency around the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Keenly known for both his triumphs and his failures, Lyndon B. Johnson was one of the most complex and compelling presidents in US history. Anne Quirk’s biography alternates between chapters that follow LBJ’s childhood in rural Texas learning politics from his parents, his time teaching Mexican American students at a small-town school, and his days in Congress as majority leader and as vice president; and chapters that cover his work alongside civil rights leaders and the passage of the Voting Rights Act. An epilogue discusses the Supreme Court’s 2013 ruling that struck down key portions of the act. With engaging storytelling, Quirk paints a rich portrait of Johnson’s presidency, celebrating the accomplishments of his Great Society programs while refusing to shy away from his catastrophic decisions regarding Vietnam and the summer riots of 1967. Larger Than Life presents striking parallels to today’s political arena: an outsize character presiding over a divided nation—but to different ends.
Larger-Than-Life Lara
by Dandi Daley MackallWhen Lara Phelps walks into Laney Grafton's fourth-grade class, Laney feels the air change. Lara is fat. Really fat. Finally, there will be someone else for the boys to pick on, Laney thinks. But as the class prepares for the school play, Lara doesn't act the way a fat kid should. She's confident. She's happy. And nothing, it seems, can change her positive attitude. Until one day, when Laney's classmates do the unthinkable. Bestselling author Dandi Daley Mackall tells this original and poignant story through the use of sparkling language, a winsome narrator, and a clever structure that illustrates just what makes a story a story. .