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The Night Before St. Patrick's Day (The Night Before)
by Natasha WingCelebrate St. Patrick&’s Day in this installment of Natasha Wing&’s best-selling series, a fun read-aloud sure to keep kids engaged and laughing out loud! It's the night before St. Patrick's Day, and Tim and Maureen are wide awake setting traps to catch a leprechaun! When they wake the next morning to the sound of their dad playing the bagpipes and the smell of their mom cooking green eggs, they're shocked to find that they've actually caught a leprechaun. But will they be able to find his pot of gold? Natasha Wing's sweet story is once again told in verse to the same meter of Clement Moore's classic.
The Night Before Summer Camp (The Night Before)
by Natasha WingThe first day of summer camp is almost here, and one little camper doesn’t know what to expect. For a while everything is hunkydory . . . until rest time rolls around and he gets a bad case of nervous butterflies. But an unlikely friend appears out of the crowd and reassures him that the best cure for the summertime blues is tons of summertime fun! A sweetly reassuring story, once again told in verse to the meter of Clement Moore’s classic.
The Night Before Summer Vacation (The Night Before)
by Natasha WingA little girl and her family are getting ready to go on vacation . . . or at least they are trying to. In the effort to pack everything that will be needed, there's bound to be something overlooked, and what that is provides a funny ending to this meter-perfect "twist" on Clement Moore's classic.
The Night Before The Tooth Fairy (The Night Before)
by Natasha WingIt wiggles, and waggles, and wiggles some more, but this little boy's stubborn tooth just won't come out! He hopes it will fall out soon, because he can't wait to meet the Tooth Fairy! This humorous tale based on Clement C. Moore's classic poem is a perfect addition to the best-selling series. Illustrated by Johansen Newman.
The Night Before the 100th Day of School (The Night Before)
by Natasha WingThe 100th day of school is almost here and one student is desperate to find 100 of anything to bring to class. Then all of sudden inspiration strikes, and he comes up with a surprise that makes the 100th day celebration one to remember! This hilarious story of a popular school tradition offers a perfect modern twist on Clement C. Moore&’s classic poem.
The Night Before the Fourth of July (The Night Before)
by Natasha WingThe twentieth title in the bestselling Night Before series is the perfect summer treat! It's the night before the Fourth of July and all across the United States people are getting ready for hot dogs and fireworks. Decked in red, white, and blue, a family heads to a parade, hosts a backyard BBQ with friends and family, dodges an afternoon thundershower, and of course, watches a fireworks show. The Night Before the Fourth of July captures all the fun, excitement, and pride of the best summer holiday!
The Night Before the New Pet (The Night Before)
by Natasha WingThere's a new pet on the way—the moment every kid dreams of!It's the night before the adoption of a puppy and the whole family can hardly wait. Everyone helps prepare: they buy treats, set up a crate, and discuss what they should name the pet. When they get to the shelter, they see all kinds of dogs — until they spot the perfect one for them. But a last-minute surprise makes things twice as exciting!
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
by Kes GrayHo-ho-ho! It's nearly Christmas Eve. Bells are jingling, reindeer are limbering up and Santa's sleigh is being polished - will Santa have everything ready in time for THE BIG DAY? Find out in this must-have stocking filler that is full of festive fun and frolics. From the bestselling creator of Oi Frog, this new take on Clement C. Moore's classic The Night Before Christmas, is guaranteed to delight all children (naughty and nice!).
The Night Garden
by Polly HorvathFrom Newbery Honor--and National Book Award--winning author Polly Horvath, a magical middle grade novel that features a garden that grants wishes.It is World War II and Franny Whitekraft lives with her parents, Sina and Old Tom, on a farm on Vancouver Island. Their peaceful life is interrupted when their neighbor, Crying Alice, begs Sina to watch her children while she goes to visit her husband at the military base where he is stationed because she suspects he's up to no good. Soon after the children move in, letters start to arrive from their father and they don't understand what they mean until it is too late to stop him from doing something that threatens to change their whole lives. Can the ancient, forbidden night garden that supposedly grants everyone one wish help? And if it does, at what cost?
The Night I Flunked My Field Trip (Hank Zipzer, the World's Greatest Underachiever #5)
by Henry Winkler Lin OliverHank is thrilled about the "Best Field Trip of the Year". Everyone from Ms. Adolph's class gets to spend the night on an old-fashioned three-mast sailing ship in New York Harbor! And Hank gets even more excited when the ship's captain chooses him to be the first mate. But being first mate is not all it's cracked up to be, especially for a crazy captain who takes his job a little too seriously. The best field trip of the year is becoming the worst night of Hank's life. How's he going to get out of this one?
The Night I Followed the Dog
by Nina Laden"I have a dog. Nothing exotic or special, just an ordinary dog. In fact, I always thought he was a boring dog. What I mean is, he can fetch, roll over, and shake hands, but mostly he sleeps and eats."Or so the little boy in this story thinks, until one morning when he opens the door a little early and sees his dog jump out of a limousine. That night he decides to follow his dog, and that's when the fun starts.Before he knows it, he has entered the little known world of doggy glamour. His dog, distinctly reminiscent of Humphrey Bogart, treats him to a nighttime adventure where he learns where dogs go to relax and sees what they do while their masters are fast asleep. A terrific read aloud, Nina Laden's story will have everyone captivated by the coolest dog around.Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
The Night I Followed the Dog
by Nina Laden“Making an auspicious entry into children’s books, Laden provides a stylish, droll answer to the riddle of what dogs do while their owners sleep.” —Publishers Weekly“I have a dog. Nothing exotic or special, just an ordinary dog.” Or so this little boy thinks—until one morning, when he opens the door a little early and sees his dog jump out of a limousine. That night, he decides to follow his dog, and that’s when the fun starts, in a nighttime romp around town where he learns what adventures dogs get up to while their humans are fast asleep. A terrific read-aloud and true “comedic gem,” Nina Laden’s story will have everyone captivated by the coolest dog around (Parents’ Choice).“Laden’s dog characters are especially keenly drawn . . . A whimsical book.” —Kirkus Reviews“Sophisticated enough for older children and silly enough for younger listeners, this boy-and-his-dog book has a clever text, great illustrations and strong appeal.” —School Library Journal
The Night Remembers
by Kathleen EagleIn a spellbinding novel of depth and sensitivity, award-winning author Kathleen Eagle masterfully weaves the richness of Native American folklore into a contemporary story of hope, courage, and the power of love to lift the human spirit.Angela Prescott has pulled up stakes and moved halfway across the country, seeking refuge from a man who has made her life a nightmare. Starting over in an unfamiliar city, she's wary and keeps to herself, until she meets twelve-year-old Tommy T. Street-smart Tommy T knows how to keep secrets. He's told no one of the mysterious recluse living in an underground hideaway, whose face he's never seen. A gifted comic book artist with no place to live, Tommy T needs someone to believe in, and in this phantom stranger he finds the comic book superhero of his dreams. Jesse Brown Wolf's past has driven him underground in many ways. By day, he is a handsome repairman who fixes the plumbing in Angela's rooms. By night he lives in the shadows, acting with reckless bravery to make the streets safer for kids. . .and whispering into Angela's sleeping ear promises of comfort, security, and heart's ease.
The Night That Changed Everything
by Laura Tait Jimmy RiceRebecca is the only girl she knows who didn't cry at the end of Titanic. Ben is the only man he knows who did. Rebecca’s untidy but Ben doesn’t mind picking up her pieces. Ben is laid back by Rebecca keeps him on his toes. They're a perfect match.Nothing can come between them. Or so they think.When a throwaway comment reveals a secret from the past, their love story is rewritten.Can they recover from the night that changed everything? And how do you forgive when you can’t forget?The Night That Changed Everything is a funny, feel-good and bittersweet story, told in alternate chapters by Laura Tait and Jimmy Rice.
The Night That Started It All
by Anna ClearyThe consequence of desire...Shari Lacey has never been the kind of girl to have a onenight stand-until she meets sexy Frenchman Luc Valentin and is simply bewitched. But one night in Luc’s arms changes her life completely-in more ways than one...The epitome of French cool, Luc thinks he’ll never see stubborn Australian Shari again. Her arrival in Paris means they can pick up where they left off -primarily in the bedroom! That is until Shari informs him that their one night together has started a chain of events that could bind them together for ever... "Anna has me under her spell. A great, toecurling read!"-Sally, Marketer, Bromley
The Night We Got Stuck in a Story: From the author of smash-hit The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
by Ben MillerTurn the page, join the adventure in the latest bestseller from Ben Miller! Lana and Harrison are staying with their grandparents, when they discover their favourite tree to play in is under threat. That night, a magical golden thread leads them up through the hollow of the tree into a storybook land, where wind and rain rage and a fearsome beast terrifies all who live there. When Harrison is kidnapped by the evil Queen, Lana must do whatever it takes to find him, save the villagers and restore the balance of the storybook world, before the night is out. A breathtaking journey through magical worlds for all the family, featuring Lana and Harrison, the adventure-loving siblings from the bestselling The Day I Fell into a Fairytale, from master storyteller, Ben Miller. Praise for Ben Miller:'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight&‘A magical adventure&’ Sunday Express on The Day I Fell into a Fairytale'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas
The Night We Met
by Tara Taylor QuinnI wasn't supposed to love Nate Grady, let alone marryhim. But we found a love that triumphed over alladversity...just like Jane Eyre, my very favorite heroine.I was young, bookish, naive...on the verge ofentering the convent-and then I met him.... Theday I abandoned my old life, the day I agreed to marryhim, now seems an eternity ago. But despite everyone'sobjections, I fell for Nate. An older, previously marriedman. My first and only love. My husband.When I looked into Nate's eyes on our wedding day,the rest of the world vanished. If I was crazy for doingthis, I prayed the craziness would last forever....
The Night at the Museum
by Milan TrencPerfect for fans of Wellie Wishers and Billie B. Brown books, The Night at the Museum is the next adventure book for Dino Riders, Jurassic fanatics, and Smithsonian superstars! The book that inspired the iconic Night at the Museum movies will bring every trip to the museum—to life!Set in New York's Museum of Natural History, Larry, the museum nightguard, soon finds things aren't what they seem. Strange magic has led to the most amazing vanishing act in the museum's rich history—the entire dinosaur collection has disappeared! Could they have come...to life?The Night at the Museum masterfully blends mystery and comedy, making it the perfect museum book for teachers and educators. Kids of all ages will love the author's original illustrations on every page. Don't wait to discover what dinosaurs do after dark with The Night at the Museum!
The Night of Your Life (Point): Point Paperbacks
by Lydia SharpDoes a perfect prom night exist? JJ's about to find out.All year, JJ's been looking forward to going to prom with his best friend, Lucy. It will be their last hurrah before graduation -- a perfect night where all their friends will relax, have fun together, and celebrate making it through high school.But nothing goes according to plan. When a near car crash derails JJ before he even gets to prom, a potential new romance surfaces, and Lucy can't figure out what happened to him, things spiral out of control. The best night of their lives quickly turns into the worst.That is... until JJ wakes up the next day only to find that it's prom night all over again. At first, JJ thinks he's lucky to have the chance to get innumerable chances at perfecting the night of his life. But each day ends badly for him and Lucy, no matter what he does. Can he find a way to escape the time loop and move into the future with the girl he loves?In the end, JJ might not get the prom he wanted, but he may well get the prom he needed...
The Night of the Trolls
by Keith LaumerIn Night of the Trolls Keith Laumer introduces us to one of his most popular inventions The Bolo. These are Super Tanks capable of defending or destroying mankind. Jackson a volunteer in an experiment with suspended animations awakens to discover 80 years have gone by and the world has fallen apart. With a the help of a bolo it is up to him to bring mankind back. Bolo to the Rescue!
The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw
by Patrick F. McManusAmerica’s “most gifted outdoor humorist” (Detroit Free Press) regales readers with this collection of gut-busting, man vs. nature tales originally published in such magazines as Field & Stream and Outdoor Living.Patrick F. McManus’s hilarious and comic stories of camping and other nature-oriented activities reach ridiculous proportions in The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw. From teaching his stepfather the methods of madness behind farm work through his best friend’s grandmother’s fear of bears, McManus reveals that human behavior is even wilder than the wilderness.
The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw
by Patrick F. McmanusOutdoor recreation-United States-Humor. Short stories previously published elsewhere.
The Night the Lights Went Out on Christmas
by Scott Brundage Ellis PaulBased on acclaimed singer-songwriter Ellis Paul's Christmas song, this hilarious tale focuses on an inevitable part of the holiday season--lights! Year after year, the neighbors on one suburban street try to outdo one another with their holiday decorations, until one night their efforts take out the world's power grid. Once the neighborhood is dark, though, they're finally able to see the stars above clearly--a simple, perfect Christmas show.
The Night-Time Knight (Early Reader)
by John McLayEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.When Harry and Oats hear strange noises in the castle they set off to explore only to find treasure, shields and yet more knightly adventures in store for them both!
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Screen Comix)
by Random HouseThe classic film Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is retold with scenes and dialogue from the movie in this full-color Screen Comix! Perfect for readers 6 to 9 as well as fans and collectors.Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town...but after so many years of the same frightening things, he wants to do something different. When Jack accidentally discovers Christmas Town, he hatches a wild scheme to take over a new holiday for the year. Can the master of scares spread festive cheer like jolly old Santa Claus—and can his friend Sally save Jack and Christmas before it's too late?Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas has enthralled audiences young and old for over 30 years with its catchy songs, quirky animation, and relatable theme of self-acceptance. Now children ages 6 to 9—and fans of all ages—can enjoy this 80-page graphic novel-style Screen Comix with full-color images and dialogue from the film which celebrates the charm and heart fun of this classic stop-motion masterpiece.