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Pocket Cats: Shadow Magic
by Kitty Wells Joanna HarrisonThis second book in the exciting new middle-grade series about the adventures of a little girl and her three tiny Pocket Cats is sure to delight young independent readers.When Maddy discovers another one of the cats has come to life, she can't wait to get to know Nibs and start using her new magical power. But Nibs doesn't seem very friendly, and she's here for a reason--there's a new problem to be solved. It doesn't take long for Maddy and Nibs to figure out who needs their help. Maddy's cousin Chloe is having trouble settling into her new school. She's so miserable that she's decided to run away. Can Maddy and Nibs use their Shadow Magic to stop her?From the Hardcover edition.
Pocket Cats: Cat Burglar (Pocket Cats #4)
by Kitty WellsMaddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come to life and give her magical powers!There's a thief in Maddy's neighbourhood, and it's up to Maddy and Greykin to stop them! Determined to catch the thief red-handed, Maddy sets up a stakeout in the back garden. But everything goes wrong, and then something terrible happens: Greykin is stolen! Can Maddy stop the thieves on her own?
Pocket Cats: Dancing Dreams (Pocket Cats #6)
by Kitty WellsMaddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come to life and give her magical powers!Maddy can hardly wait to start classes at Summer Ballet School. And when Ollie comes to life again, everything is perfect! But of course they have a problem to solve... Maddy's new friend Anna is scared to tell her mum that she doesn't want to be a ballerina. Can Maddy's special cat magic help Anna stand up for her real hopes and dreams?
Pocket Cats: Friends Forever (Pocket Cats #9)
by Kitty WellsMaddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come to life and give her magical powers!When not one, not two, but ALL THREE Pocket Cats come to life, Maddy knows she's in for a big adventure. Maddy is thrilled to see Greykin, Nibs and Ollie together, but triple magic must mean there's a BIG problem to solve. And there is! Poor Maddy is faced with the most difficult decision ever: if she helps her tiny friends, she'll lose them forever... But every cloud has a silver lining, and the little Pocket Cats use their magic powers to give Maddy the most wonderful farewell present she could imagine.
Pocket Cats: Lucky Star (Pocket Cats #5)
by Kitty WellsMaddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come to life and give her magical powers!Maddy is thrilled to see Nibs again. But Nibs is NOT happy about their new problem: it involves a dog! Star is a gorgeous golden retriever, but he's sad because his glamorous owner doesn't love him. Can Maddy and Nibs find a way to make him happy?
Pocket Cats: Magical Mayhem (Pocket Cats #8)
by Kitty WellsMaddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come to life and give her magical powers!Maddy is delighted to see Nibs again, and she can't believe her new cat power - she can see ghosts! Maddy's Aunt Tilly's antique shop is being haunted and to undo the curse, Maddy must return an old gold locket to its rightful owner. But how will she figure out who the locket belongs to? With a little bit of magic and a lot of mayhem, Maddy and Nibs are determined to solve the spooky mystery!
Pocket Change: Pitching In for a Better World (Orca Footprints #9)
by Michelle MulderUntil a few hundred years ago, people were embarrassed to buy bread in a store. Families took pride in making almost everything they owned. These days, many people take pride in buying as much as possible! New clothes, a speedier bicycle, the latest phone. If we've got money, someone can sell us a product that will supposedly make our lives better. But each year, humanity uses resources equivalent to nearly one and a half Earths, and we're still not meeting everyone's needs. Around the world, people are questioning consumerism, leaning toward more sustainable lifestyles and creating a whole new concept of wealth. What if you could meet all your needs while getting to know your neighbors and protecting the environment at the same time? Find out how growing a tiny cabbage can fight poverty, how a few dollars can help ten families start their own businesses and how running errands for a neighbor can help you learn to become a bike mechanic--for free!
Pocket Companion to Narnia: A Guide to the Magical World of C.S. Lewis
by Paul F. FordThe pocket guide is an adventurer's passport to the land of Narnia. From Aslan, the great lion, to Zardeenah, the mysterious lady of the night, this comprehensive and accessible companion contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries covering all the characters, events, places, and themes that Lewis magically wove into his timeless and magical world. This little book will be perfect for the millions of kids and parents who already love the Narnia books and want to go deeper into that world, as well as for those newly drawn to the story by the Narnia movie. The Pocket Companion is a perfect gift book, a natural movie tie-in, and will continue to help readers and fans get closer to the magical world of Narnia for years to come.
A Pocket for Corduroy
by Don FreemanFrom the book: After finding a home with Lisa, Corduroy the bear thinks he has everything he needs. But a trip to the laundry with Lisa and her mother makes the lovable bear realize something very important is missing. No self-respecting bear should be without a pocket! So while Lisa helps her mother, Corduroy slips out to begin his search in this strange new place. This follow-up to Don Freeman's Corduroy [also available from Bookshare] shares all the warmth and gentle-hearted humor that made the first story so popular. Corduroy's simple desires and quiet determination to achieve them make him especially appealing to young children, who know how important such small things as a pocket and a friend can be. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy. Ages 3-8
A Pocket for Corduroy (Corduroy)
by Don FreemanThis irresistible childhood classic is a delightful sequel to the original, well-loved tale Corduroy. This charming story takes readers into a multi-ethnic, urban neighborhood Laundromat, where Lisa's mother warns her to take everything out of her pockets before washing.Pockets! Corduroy doesn't have any pockets! The furry bear's search for a pocket of his own takes him on an adventure filled with the sights, sounds, smells and hazards of the Laundromat. As a result, Lisa and her beloved bear become separated as Corduroy ends up locked inside the Laundromat all night. And what do bears do all night in places like this? They ski in the soap flakes and nap in the baskets, of course!Fortunately, Lisa returns early the next morning to reclaim her tired little friend. Soon, Lisa is sewing Corduroy a pocket of his very own and again all is well in the life of Corduroy."This merry tale gets added interest from...the setting, a multi-ethnic urban neighborhood, of cuddly Corduroy and his pal Lisa, a black child, and her attractive mother." — Publishers Weekly.
Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World Of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire
by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline TourvilleAmy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville, and Brigette Barrager team up to tell the joyful and unique story of the trailblazing Disney artist Mary Blair. Mary Blair lived her life in color: vivid, wild color. From her imaginative childhood to her career as an illustrator, designer, and animator for Walt Disney Studios, Mary wouldn't play by the rules. At a time when studios wanted to hire men and think in black and white, Mary painted twinkling emerald skies, peach giraffes with tangerine spots, and magenta horses that could fly. She painted her world.
A Pocket Full of Kisses
by Audrey Penn Barbara Leonard GibsonIn this tender sequel to the New York Times bestseller and children's classic The Kissing Hand, Audrey Penn provides parents with another tale of love and reassurance to share with their children. Chester Raccoon has a baby brother-and the baby brother is taking over his territory. When Chester sees his mother give his baby brother a Kissing Hand-his Kissing Hand-he is overcome with sadness, but Mrs. Raccoon soothes his fears with her own special brand of wisdom, finding just the right way to let Chester know he is deeply loved. Brought to life by Barbara Leonard Gibson's warm illustrations, this story is perfect for families who are adjusting to all the changes new members can bring.
A Pocket Full of Murder
by R. J. AndersonA determined young girl joins forces with an adventure-loving street boy to solve a magical murder mystery--and save her father's life--in this action-packed novel with classic mystery appeal.In the spell-powered city of Tarreton, the wealthy have all the magic they desire while the working class can barely afford a simple spell to heat their homes. Twelve-year-old Isaveth is poor, but she's also brave, loyal, and zealous in the pursuit of justice--which is lucky, because her father has just been wrongfully arrested for murder. Isaveth is determined to prove his innocence. Quiz, the eccentric, eye patch-wearing street boy who befriends her, swears he can't resist a good mystery. Together they set out to solve the magical murder of one of Tarreton's most influential citizens and save Isaveth's beloved Papa from execution. But is Quiz truly helping Isaveth out of friendship, or does he have hidden motives of his own?
A Pocket Full of Murder
by R.J. AndersonA magical murder mystery set in a fantastical city fuelled by spell power. Isaveth Breck is brave, loyal, and zealous in the pursuit of justice, especially after her father is wrongfully arrested. Quiz, the eccentric eye patch-wearing street boy who befriends her, swears he can't resist a good mystery. Together they set out to solve the magical murder of one of Tarreton's most influential citizens and save Isaveth's beloved papa from execution. But as the list of suspects grows, finding the culprit becomes more of a challenge than the two young detectives anticipated. As her father's sentencing looms closer, Isaveth depends more and more on Quiz to help her solve the mystery. But when she discovers that the boy she trusted as an equal is far more privileged than he seems, it casts his motives into doubt and puts their whole partnership in jeopardy. And then Isaveth realises that Urias Breck was deliberately framed, and that the real murderer is protected by the powerful Lord Mayor of Tarreton himself. Can she ever prove her papa's innocence in time...?
A Pocket Full of Rocks
by Kristin MahoneyA sweet and soulful celebration of how a child's imagination can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary treasures.You can do a lot with a pocket full of rocks...Rocks make excellent chairs for fairies, they are perfect for writing your name on the sidewalk, or just to hold in your hand when you need reassurance. And so the rocks pile up... Until the season turns and you need to make room for pockets full of petals. And shells. And acorns! Each season's treasure is kept and curated and loved, until it's time to give the treasures away and make room for new things to come.A Pocket Full of Rocks showcases how a creative child can see big possibilities in the smallest things. It's about noticing, collecting, appreciating, and sharing the wonders around us every day.
Pocket Full of Sads
by Brad DavidsonA uniquely humorous approach to sadness, this picture book helps kids understand this big, heavy feeling while encouraging mindfulness and exploring what it means to be a good friend.Rabbit is SO excited to go fishing with Bear. But Bear's not feeling up to it. . . . He&’s feeling low, like his pocket is full of sads that are weighing him down. Although Bear doesn&’t know why he&’s feeling this way, Rabbit is sure she can fix it!Rabbit looks to the internet for advice, but none of the self-help tips seem to help. The friends try meditating, healthy eating, even a new hobby, only to learn that when it comes to having the sads, there&’s no easy fix—except, maybe, friendship. This tender picture book is the perfect primer to help children understand the heavy-hearted sadness that can come out of nowhere. And more importantly, it helps kids and adults be better listeners and more supportive companions to friends dealing with tough feelings. A must have for homes and classrooms alike!
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKDestined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, DK's new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle-grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at hand. Featuring more than 125 individual breeds of horses, ponies and their cousins — zebras, mules and donkeys — Pocket Genius: Horses looks at the anatomy and behavior of horses at work and at play.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKIdeal for every young dog lover, Pocket Genius: Dogs is packed with information that makes learning about dogs even more exciting. How did dogs evolve? Find out! Read about dog anatomy, their senses, and their intelligence. With 194 catalog entries of individual dog breeds from Great Danes to tiny terriers, Pocket Genius: Dogs details each group from working dogs to companion dogs and explains domestication and breed classifications. Full of instant information, the Pocket Genius series features a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle grade audience. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKThe prefect sized books for backpacks, DK's Pocket Genius series is bright, inviting, concise, and punchy — the ideal source for reference. Featuring essential information, full-color images, glossary, and top ten lists, these books are a brand-new type of encyclopedia for young readers. Whether it's the industrious ant, the breath-taking Monarch butterfly, or the multi-legged centipede, no bug is left unexamined in this visual encyclopedia. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKPocket Genius: Ancient Rome is filled with bite-sized chunks of information that make learning about the Roman Empire even more fun. Find out what Romans ate at their banquets and what bloody spectacles they watched at the arena. Read about cruel emperors and brave gladiators and how Romans built their roads, aqueducts, palaces, and temples, and use the catalog entries to find out fast facts about everything to do with the Romans — from their gods and goddesses to their toys, games, and musical instruments. Packed with amazing encyclopedic stats, engaging photographs and facts, Pocket Genius: Ancient Rome explores the empire that dominated Europe and the Middle East for more than 500 years. Full of instant information, the Pocket Genius series features a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle grade audience. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKFrom the factory to the road, browse through more than 170 cool cars — from hatchbacks to hybrids — in Pocket Genius: Cars. Trace the history of the automobile from early vintage cars to modern concept cars, limousines to coupes, and minivans to sports cars in this compact-size reference guide perfect for children ages 8–12.Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in school and at home. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each pocket-size encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKThe prefect sized books for backpacks, DK's Pocket Genius series is bright, inviting, concise, and punchy — the ideal source for reference. Featuring essential information, full-color images, glossary, and top ten lists, these books are a brand-new type of encyclopedia for young readers. A visual look at the planet we call home, Pocket Genius Earth delves into Earth's geology and geography, examining oceans, mountains, deserts, clouds, and more. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKThe prefect sized books for backpacks, DK's Pocket Genius series is bright, inviting, concise, and punchy — the ideal source for reference. Featuring essential information, full-color images, glossary, and top ten lists, these books are a brand-new type of encyclopedia for young readers. From marvelous galleries of The Big Dipper, Little Dipper and other constellations, to in-depth looks at Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, to the Moons of Jupiter, comets and galaxies — not to mention entries on rockets and spacecraft — this visual encyclopedia opens up the vast and mysterious expanse of space. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKDestined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, DK's new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle-grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at hand. From the basic principles of science including matter and materials, to energy and forces, to the living world, Pocket Genius: Science is a junior look at science and its roles in our world.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKDiscover what makes each US state unique in this ultimate pocket-sized guide to the amazing cultures, peoples, places, animals, landmarks, and history of each state.Which state in the USA has about 100,000 glaciers? Which one boasts the largest national park? Which one is called the Lone Star State? Discover the answers to these intriguing questions and more in this illustrated reference guide to the 50 states of the USA.Children aged 8-12 can journey across each state in this fact-filled Pocket Genius book - from Hawaii to Florida - to discover what makes the USA special. Stop at each state in this guide to learn about the different peoples who live in it, and find out about its history, geography, natural wonders, animals, cultures, cities, and landmarks. And learn about Washington, DC, which is unlike any US state, and the different overseas territories. This children&’s guide to the US features: - All the history, cultures, people, places, and animals that define each US state.- Divided chapters based on the regions of the USA, with profile pages on the 50 states, Washington, DC, and overseas territories of the country.- Catalogue-style pages on the states feature captions and images on different characteristics of each state, supported by a state map, a locator showing where it is situated in the country, a panel with data points, and a state flag.- Information presented in bite-sized chunks for both avid and reluctant readers aged 8–12, supported by photographs and maps that make it fun to explore each state.Pocket Genius The 50 States features stunning photographs combined with an illustrated map, helpful stats and data, and simple, bite-sized chunks of information to let young readers discover each US state at their own pace. This US states&’ book for kids also includes a reference section with amazing facts that makes learning fun and entertaining!The Pocket Genius series is ideal for all children, whether they are young readers beginning to discover facts about the US states or little geniuses who are experts already! Complete the SeriesThis fascinating guide is part of the Pocket Genius range of books for children from DK, so why not check out the other titles in the series, Pocket Genuis Animals, Pocket Genuis Rocks and Minerals, Pocket Genuis Dinosaurs, Pocket Genuis Space and more!