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Bob and Larry in the Case of the Messy Sleepover: Level 1 (I Can Read! / Big Idea Books / VeggieTales)
by Karen PothA Lesson in Being ResponsiblePercy Pea and his friends decided to have a sleepover. It all sounded fun until things got out of hand and someone made a HUGE mess! Will anyone take responsibility for it?This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it&’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level I and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 2nd grade.
Bob the Bear's Continental Adventure
by Rusty Godwin“Bob crept upstairs and into the spare bedroom. There on the bed, next to the suitcases, was Nanny’s open handbag. He climbed up onto the bed and tried to climb inside, as he pulled himself up, he suddenly tipped forwards and ended up head first in the bag with his legs in the air, no matter how he tried, he found he was stuck fast and the more he wriggled the worse it got.” If bears could blush, then Bob would have been red from the top of his ears to the tips of his toes, even so he felt himself go hot with embarrassment. Meet Bob the Bear and join him as he meets with his new family and then goes on an exciting journey with them, where he not only hears strange new languages, but he also gets to see many amazing sights and fascinating places. It is a voyage of discovery.
Bob the Bouncy Kitten (Kitten Friends #2)
by Jenny DaleAmy's kitten, Bob, doesn't like sitting still. He leaps up the curtains. He bounces around the yard. And he especially likes climbing trees. Will Bob ever stop bouncing? Amy hopes so, before he bounces himself into big trouble!
Bob the Gambler
by Frederick BarthelmeA New York Times Notable Book. In this darkly funny story, Ray and Jewel Kaiser try (and push) their luck at the Paradise casino. Peopled with dazed denizens, body-pierced children, a lusty grocery-store manager, and hourly employees in full revolt, this is a novel about wising up sooner rather than later--"a wise and funny tale" (New York Times Book Review) that is "masterfully observed" (John Barth).
Bob's Cab: Independent Reading Red 2 (Reading Champion #19)
by Sue GravesIt's getting very full in Bob's cab as he stops to pick up each passenger and their pet - will they all fit? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading Red 2 stories are perfect for children aged 4-5 who are reading at book band 2 (Red) in classroom reading lessons.In this story, Bob stops to pick up lots of passengers and their animals...but his cab gets very full!
Bob's Great Escape: Level 2 (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Dandi Daley MackallA Lesson in Forgiveness. When Bob goes missing, Jen can’t believe it, especially when Mrs. Gray blames her. Can Jen forgive Mrs. Gray when she’s done nothing wrong?
Bob's Hungry Ghost
by Geneviève CôtéBob wants a dog for his birthday, but instead he gets a ghost ... and its name is Fluffy. Unfortunately, Fluffy doesn't fetch, sit or go for walks. But he does eat everything, and soon all of Bob's things and even Bob himself end up in Fluffy's belly. Will Bob find a way to tame his unruly and very hungry ghost? Will Fluffy realize that eating Bob wasn't a very nice thing to do? All ends well in this sweet and silly look at appreciating what you have. And everyone will want a ghost for their birthday after reading this book.
Bob, Not Bob! *to be read as though you have the worst cold ever (Hyperion Picture Book (eBook))
by Liz Garton Scanlon Audrey VernickLittle Louie is stuck in bed with a bad cold. His nose is clogged, his ears are crackling, and his brain feels full. All he wants is his mom to take care of him, but whenever he calls out for her, his stuffed-up nose summons slobbery dog Bob instead! As Louie tries and tries to make himself understood in this funny picturebook, kids will love calling out with him, "Bob, not Bob!"
Bob, or Man on Boat
by Peter Markus"Markus has a remarkable ability to strip life down to its basics, to the point where the metaphors we manufacture as the looking-glass for our existence end up standing in for existence itself. Fish, mud, night and river come to stand in place of family connections as fathers and sons, by giving themselves to fishing give themselves over to a lone search and to loss."--Brian Evenson, author of The Open CurtainPeter Markus has published three story collections and lives in Michigan.
Boba Fett: Star Wars (Short Story)
by Karen TravissBONUS: This original novella includes an excerpt from Star Wars: Republic Commando: Hard Contact and an interview with the author. On the surface, it seems like just another routine contract for Boba Fett and his Mandalorian commandos, but the mystery client who hires them to start a small war is more dangerous than any of them can possibly imagine. When the Yuuzhan Vong invasion force sweeps into the galaxy, the Mandalorians find they're on the wrong side-fighting for an alien culture that will bring about the end of their own. Now Fett has to choose between his honor and the survival of his people. Since he' s a practical man, he's determined help the resistance beat the Yuuzhan Vong-even if it means working with a Jedi agent. Trouble is, no one trusts a man with Fett' s reputation. So convincing the New Republic that they're fighting on the same side is a tall order. Denounced as traitors, Fett's Mandalorians need to stay one step ahead of their Yuuzhan Vong paymasters-and the Republic who sees them as collaborators with the most destructive enemy the galaxy has ever faced. . . .
Bobbi the Bouncy Castle Fairy: The Funfair Fairies Book 4 (Rainbow Magic #4)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Kirsty is so excited to visit Rachel for a weekend and even more excited to visit The Fernandos' Fabulous Funfair! But Jack Frost wants a funfair all to himself and he's stolen the Funfair Fairies magic keyring to make it happen. Can Kirsty and Rachel defeat him, before the funfair is totally wrecked! 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all four fairy adventures in the Funfair Fairies set! Rae the Rollercoaster Fairy; Fatima the Face-Painting Fairy; Paloma the Dodgems Fairy; Bobbi the Bouncy Castle Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Bobbie Mendoza Saves the World (Again)
by Bradley Jackson Michael Fry“The brevity, pacing, and humor are likely to appeal to reluctant readers. Fun for fans of fantasy and flatulence." —Kirkus ReviewsPerfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Hilo! Author-illustrator team Michael Fry and Bradley Jackson return with a hilarious and heartfelt adventure starring the characters from The Naughty List.Some nasty imaginary creatures have just escaped into the real world, and it’s an emergency! Bobbie and her friends must take on unicorns, farting spiders, a giant nightmare squid, and a scary Viking bounty hunter who is determined to land the whole gang in Trans-Dimensional prison.But Bobbie will learn that sometimes the things that scare us most aren't actually so terrifying once you've faced them.This zany, laugh-out-loud sequel packed with comic illustrations is sure to have kids laughing!
Bobbie: A Novel (1913)
by Olive Higgins ProutyFrom the author of Now Voyager and Stella Dallas! Bobbie: General Manager is a perfectly enjoyable glimpse into the life of an upper middle-class teen age girl whose family has begun to struggle during the Gilded Age. At once funny, honest, and very well written.
Bobbing for Berries
by PhidalBobbing for Berries teaches about generosity. Sharing becomes the nourishing force behind the friendship of Kin and Sam, two dinosaurs who seek food and friends.
Bobbsey Twins 01: The Bobbsey Twins of Lakeport
by Laura Lee HopeThe Bobbsey Twins--Bert and Nan, Freddie and Flossie--have won millions of fans since their first adventure in 1904. While remaining true to the spirit of the original editions, these revisions of the classic mysteries have fast-moving plots and exciting illustrations especially for today's young readers.
Bobbsey Twins 02: The Bobbsey Twins' Adventure in the Country
by Laura Lee HopeThe Bobbsey Twins barely escape a frightening encounter with a ferocious bull in this countryside adventure. The Bobbsey Twins--Bert and Nan, Freddie and Flossie--have won millions of fans since their first adventure in 1904. While remaining true to the spirit of the original editions, these revisions of the classic mysteries have fast-moving plots and exciting illustrations especially for today's young readers.
Bobbsey Twins 04: Mystery at School
by Laura Lee HopeAccompany the Bobbseys as they encounter school mysteries, and then try to determine how a mysterious fire was caused...
Bobbsey Twins 05: The Bobbsey Twins and the Mystery at SnowLodge
by Laura Lee HopeAfter an unlikely encounter with Mr. Carford, the twins learn he used to run the now-closed Snow Lodge. They learn from their father that Mr. Carford used to live at the Snow Lodge with his nephew, Dave, until a large sum of money went missing. Mr. Carford accused Dave of stealing the money, but Mr. Bobbsey knows that isn't true. Can the twins discover what really happened to the missing money and reunite the lonely Mr. Carford with his nephew?
Bobby Baboon's Banana Be-Bop (Animal Antics A to Z)
by Barbara deRubertisGet to know Alpha Betty&’s class in the award-winning, 26-book alphabet series ANIMAL ANTICS A TO Z! From Alexander Anteater to Zachary Zebra, it&’s one adventure after another. Zip along with these zany characters as they find new friends, test their talents, and have a rip-roaring good time! Bobby Baboon has been busy picking bunches of bananas! He wants to bring the bananas to Alpha Betty's school, but he'll need some help from his buddies along the way! This series is a perfect read-aloud choice to help kids discover the joy of letter sounds and give them the phonics building blocks they need for reading success. With delightful illustrations by Paddington Bear illustrator R.W. Alley, ANIMAL ANTICS A TO Z is an excellent resource for parents and educators alike. Activities in each book plus free activities online add to the fun.
Bobby Baseball
by Robert Kimmel SmithTen-year-old Bobby Ellis loves everything about baseball, from the hits to the hot dogs. That's why he calls himself Bobby Baseball! Every day he dreams of becoming a major league pitcher and joining the stars in the Baseball Hall of Fame. And what better place to start his career than right here on his own Kids Club team, the Hawks?But the hawks' coach happens to be Bobby's father, who has other ideas. "You're a natural second baseman," he says, expecting Bobby to be a model player who never makes a single mistake. Get real, Dad!When Bobby pitches three winning games in a row, the Hawks rule. Suddenly Bobby's life seems like one big basball game--games on the field, games on TV, and games in his mind. Can Bobby keep on winning? Can he count on Dad?From the Trade Paperback edition.
Bobby Blanchard, Lesbian Gym Teacher (Career Girl #2)
by Monica NolanWayward Schoolgirls! Wild Passions! And Winning At Any Cost. . .Welcome to Metamora Academy for Girls, where some rules are made to be broken.Roberta "Bobby" Blanchard is crushed when an accident forces her to leave the glamorous world of professional field hockey. As Games Mistress at Metamora Academy, she's dismayed to learn that sports take a backseat to literary and artistic pursuits. But Bobby's arrival at the elite boarding school will unearth more than one girl's hidden abilities, and spur some ardent rivalry between pupils--and teachers--on and off the field, including. . .Laura Burnham--the bohemian Art Mistress, sultry, seductive. . .and married. . .Enid Butler--the Math Mistress has a natural eye for figures. . .Mrs. Mona Gilvang--housekeeper and resident "merry widow," she stirs up more than hot cocoa. . .Carole Kerwin and Angela Cohen O'Shea--the student body's most promising athletes have nothing in common. . .until they join Bobby's team. . .Miss Craybill--Could Metamora's revered headmistress have something sinister to hide?With a fearsome field hockey team to build and the suspicious death of the former Math Mistress to solve, Bobby Blanchard has her hands full. But the intrepid gym teacher has a knack for uncovering every girl's secrets. And along the way, she may just learn some thrilling lessons about love. . .
Bobby Conroy Comes Back from the Dead
by Joe HillThis short story was originally published in Joe Hill's collection 20TH CENTURY GHOSTS.
Bobby Conroy Comes Back from the Dead
by Joe HillBobby Conroy's made a lot of mistakes; the biggest, perhaps, was when he let Harriet Rutherford slip away from him. And now the two of them - and Harriet's young son - are all extras on the set of Dawn of the Dead, and Bobby has the chance to see what could have been . . .Joe Hill is the New York Times bestselling author of NOS4A2, Horns, and Heart-Shaped Box, and the prize-winning story collection 20th Century Ghosts. He is also the co-author, with Stephen King, of In the Tall Grass.
Bobby Dean Saves Christmas
by Aled JonesMeet Bobby: an ordinary kid with an extraordinary voice!Sent off to school for the first time in his life, nine-year-old Bobby Dean is busy making new friends, learning lines for the Nativity Play, and trying to not laugh at the head teacher's terrible jokes. But then Bobby Dean discovers that when he sings magical things can happen! From rescuing kidnapped dogs, helping Santa, and even travelling back in time - Bobby Dean's first term is going to be one full of wonder, adventure, and the magic of song! Bobby Dean Saves Christmas is a magical and fun packed adventure for kids highlighting the importance of friendship, loyalty, accepting differences and above all being yourself it is perfect to be read aloud or for children to read alone.'A book full of music, magic & heart' - Dawn French'A wonderful story! I could hear the music ringing in my ears!' - Amanda Holden 'A magical book about a magical voice from an author who knows exactly how it feels!' - Alan Titchmarsh
Bobby Dean Saves Christmas (Hodder Faith Young Explorers)
by Aled JonesMeet Bobby: an ordinary kid with an extraordinary voice!Sent off to school for the first time in his life, nine-year-old Bobby Dean is busy making new friends, learning lines for the Nativity Play, and trying to not laugh at the head teacher's terrible jokes. But then Bobby Dean discovers that when he sings magical things can happen! From rescuing kidnapped dogs, helping Santa, and even travelling back in time - Bobby Dean's first term is going to be one full of wonder, adventure, and the magic of song! Bobby Dean Saves Christmas is a magical and fun packed adventure for kids highlighting the importance of friendship, loyalty, accepting differences and above all being yourself it is perfect to be read aloud or for children to read alone.