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Pinkalicious and the Pirates (I Can Read Level 1)
by Victoria KannReaders can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read pirate adventure about bravery, creativity, and making unlikely new friends.Pinkalicious and Peter go to the hidden cove to meet their friend Aqua, but the mini-mermaid is nowhere in sight. Instead, they see pirates…ARGHH!Pinkalicious and the Pirates is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Pinkalicious: Includes 12 Pinkatastic Stories! (Pinkalicious)
by Victoria Kann Elizabeth KannThis sparkling New York Times bestselling picture book from Victoria and Elizabeth Kann celebrates all things pink while showing readers that being yourself is the best of all.Pinkalicious loves all things pink. From fairy dresses to cotton candy to bubblegum. Most importantly she loves eating pink cupcakes. Mommy and Daddy warn her not to eat too many, but Pinkalicious can’t help herself. They’re just too good! But when Pinkalicious eats one too many, she turns pink herself! What will she do?Pinkalicious is the first picture book starring Pinkalicious and her family. She stars in six more picture books—Purplicious, Goldilicious, Silverlicious, Emeraldalicious, Aqualicious, and Rubylicious—as well as I Can Reads, doodle books, and more!
Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Magical Menorah (Pinky Bloom)
by Judy PressPinky Bloom, Brooklyn's greatest kid detective, takes on a new case just in time for Hanukkah. When an extremely valuable ancient Israeli coin is stolen from her synagogue, Pinky sets out to find the thief. But other strange events keep distracting her. Could they be connected to the supposedly magical menorah that her neighbor has left in her family's care? Only Pinky can get to the bottom of this—with a little help from her annoying little brother.
Pinky Pye (The Pyes)
by Eleanor EstesAn ALA Notable Book &“A captivating story, told with loving tenderness, whimsical humor, suspense, it has all the special magic that is Eleanor Estes&’ trademark. . . . Don&’t miss it.&” —Chicago Tribune Meet Pinky, a furious black kitten who adopts the Pye family. The Pyes have some of the smartest pets around—there&’s Ginger the intellectual dog, and Gracie the clever old cat—but Pinky is more than smart enough to earn a place in the Pye&’s hearts. She can box with Ginger, play games with Mr. Pye, and—Rachel and Jerry can hardly believe their eyes—even type out her life story!
Pinky and Rex and the Mean Old Witch
by James Howe Melissa SweetPinky, Rex, and Amanda plot revenge on the bad-tempered old woman who lives across the street, until Pinky realizes that she is lonely and needs new friends.
Pinky and Rex and the New Baby
by James Howe Melissa SweetWhen Rex's parents adopt a baby, she tries to be the perfect big sister. The trouble is, it's a lot of work and it doesn't leave time for much else--like her best friend, Pinky.
Pinocchio Parenting: 21 Outrageous Lies We Tell Our Kids
by Chuck BorsellinoAre you a Pinocchio Parent? You may be asking yourself these very questions: What lies, clichés, and half-truths do I tell my children? How do these lies hurt my children and my relationship with them? Clinical psychologist and author Chuck Borsellino claims that our culture condones all sorts of lies -- from "tiny fibs" to calloused misrepresentations. Though well-intentioned in our unintentional lies, we set our children up for failure and disappointment and undercut our credibility. In the pages of this book, Dr. Chuck Borsellino helps you sort out fact from fiction, intention from outcome. Most important, you'll learn a better way -- a way to help your children live life within the bounds of reality while fully exploring the dreams of their heart.
Pins & Needles: Stories (Associated Writing Programs Award For Short Fiction Ser.)
by Karen BrownWinner of the Grace Paley Prize in Short FictionIn Pins and Needles, Karen Brown explores the dynamics of love and longing between mother and child, husband and wife, close friends, and virtual strangers, often peeling back the facade of a seemingly stable suburban life to reveal the secrets and transgressions that even good people can be guilty of. In "She Fell to Her Knees," Nell inherits the neglected house in which her mother died years before, and begins an affair with the neighbor. The narrator of "Apparitions," who has recently returned the blind grandson she was raising to the care of his mother, invites a confused young man into her home. In "The Ropewalk," a bartender haunted by her abandonment of her own child aids a customer in a struggle for custody of her daughters. A pregnant teenager in "Unction" comes to accept the reality of her situation while working a summer job in a bookbinding shop. Annie, the young mother with a tragic past in "Pins and Needles," leaves her infant daughter to go on an errand in a snowstorm, and picks up a boy she doesn't know. Evocative, sexy, and haunting, these are stories that readers won't soon forget.
Pioneer Summer
by Deborah Hopkinson Patrick FaricyWestward Ho! Congress has ruled that settlers in Kansas Territory will decide whether Kansas will enter the Union as a free or a slave state. Charlie Keller's papa is an abolitionist, and he's moving the family to Kansas so he can cast his vote for freedom. Papa and Momma, big sister Ida Jane, even baby Sophie, seem excited about being pioneers -- but not Charlie. Why couldn't they stay back home in Massachusetts with Grandpa and with Charlie's beloved old dog, Danny, who is too old to make the trip? Turning the wild Kansas prairie into a farm is hard work, filled with worries and danger. Will Kansas ever feel like home to Charlie?
Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Pip Bartlett #1)
by Maggie Stiefvater Jackson PearceFrom bestselling authors Maggie Stiefvater and Jackson Pearce comes an exciting new series full of magical creatures, whimsical adventures, and quirky illustrations.Here's a list of things Pip Bartlett can talk to:UnicornsMiniature Silky GriffinsBitterflunksBasically, all magical creaturesHere's a list of things she can't talk to (at least, not very well):ParentsTeachersBasically, all peopleBecause of a Unicorn Incident at her school (it was an accident!), Pip is spending the summer with her Aunt Emma at the Cloverton Clinic for Magical Creatures. At first, it's all fun, games, and chatting with Hobgrackles, but when Fuzzles appear and start bursting into flame at the worst possible places, Pip and her new friend Tomas must take action. Because if the mystery of the Fuzzles isn't solved soon, both magical and unmagical creatures are going to be in a hot mess of trouble.
Pip Sits (I Like to Read)
by Mary MorganMother Duck asks Pip to sit on her eggs for a bit. As soon as Pip sits, he hears a tap! The chicks are hatching! The chicks follow Pip, even when Mother Duck returns. Oh no! They think Pip is their mother! With charming art and a sweet, simple text, Mary Morgan tells a fun and touching story about mistaken identity, childhood adventures, and motherly love.
Pip's Presents: Independent Reading Yellow 3 (Reading Champion #444)
by Damian HarveyPip really wants a robot for her birthday. Will there be one in any of her presents?This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).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.
Piper
by John E. KeeganPiper, the adopted teenage daughter of Kathryn and Tom Scanlon, refuses to believe that her mother's gruesome death was a freak accident--especially once another sordid story featuring a shared suspect comes to light.
Piper Green and the Fairy Tree
by Ellen Potter Qin LengFrom award-winning author Ellen Potter comes a charming new chapter book series where kids, lobster boats, and a hint of magic are part of everyday life. There are three things you should know about Piper Green: 1. She always says what's on her mind (even when she probably shouldn't). 2. She rides a lobster boat to school. 3. There is a Fairy Tree in her front yard. Life on an island in Maine is always interesting. But when a new teacher starts at Piper's school--and doesn't appreciate the special, um, accessory that Piper has decided to wear--there may be trouble on the horizon. Then Piper discovers the Fairy Tree in her front yard. Is the Fairy Tree really magic? And can it fix Piper's problems? "Skillfully blending humor, pathos, and warmth with an atmospheric setting, Potter has created an honest, empathic slice-of-life story, laced with a touch of magic. Piper has a winning combination of stubbornness, loyalty, and independence, which Leng ably portrays in her loosely inked, gently humorous artwork." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "With its intriguing setting, sympathetic characters, and hint of magic, this new chapter-book series should charm fledgling readers." --Kirkus Reviews "Piper is brave and tough on the surface, and her sense of loss lies at the heart of the conflict. Written with humor as well as pathos, the first-person text shows her confused emotions and her resiliency as well. An appealing debut for the series." --Booklist "Potter puts her own stamp on the spunky-quirky-stubborn girl story. . . . A satisfying, accessible, funny early chapter book." --The Horn BookFrom the Hardcover edition.
Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: Going Places
by Ellen Potter Qin LengMove over, Junie B. Jones! Piper Green is back in her fourth chapter-book adventure, and it could take her all the way to China. Suitcase? Check. Passport? Check. Magic X-ray vision glasses from the Fairy Tree? Check, check, check! Piper Green’s class is taking a school trip to China—well, they’re taking a “pretend” trip, on a “pretend” airplane. And when all the kids in the class announce they’ve been on a plane plenty of times, Piper says she has, too. After all, it’s just a pretend trip, right? But when Piper gets chosen to be a flight attendant, her little fib suddenly feels like a very big problem. Could the X-ray vision glasses Piper found in the Fairy Tree help her out? “Following in the fine tradition of spunky girls—Ramona, Amber Brown, Judy Moody, Clementine—Piper Green is set to make some friends in the early chapter book world.” —School Library Journal’s 100 Scope Notes “Piper has a winning combination of stubbornness, loyalty, and independence.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: Pie Girl
by Ellen Potter Qin LengLove Ramona or Judy Moody? Then you definitely need to know Piper Green! The girl with the fairy tree in her backyard returns, and this time the fairies have left her a mysterious pirate patch. Every year, Piper Green looks forward to a visit from the Sea Star, a community boat that docks at Peek-a-Boo Island and hosts a dinner. And best of all? Piper and the other kids get to serve the meal. Most years, Piper has to settle for being “mashed potato girl.” But this year her mom made dessert, and everyone knows that being Pie Girl is the best role to have. But when a doctor makes a surprising diagnosis, Piper’s dream of being Pie Girl may be in jeopardy. Will a gift from the fairy tree help save the day? Praise for Piper Green: “Piper has a winning combination of stubbornness, loyalty, and independence.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred “Following in the fine tradition of spunky girls—Ramona, Amber Brown, Judy Moody, Clementine—Piper Green is set to make some friends in the early chapter book world.” —School Library Journal’s 100 Scope Notes
Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: The Sea Pony
by Ellen Potter Qin LengMove over Junie B. Jones! Get to know Piper Green as she discovers the ordinary magic right outside her front door. Piper Green is in for another adventure when she finds an unusual whistle hidden inside the Fairy Tree in her front yard. But Piper doesn't want a whistle... she wants a pony! On a trip with her dad to check the family's lobster traps, the whistle attracts the attention of an unexpected friend. Could the fairy whistle working its magic after all? "Following in the fine tradition of spunky girls - Ramona, Amber Brown, Judy Moody, Clementine - Piper Green is set to make some friends in the early chapter book world." --School Library Journal 100 Scope Notes "Skillfully blending humor, pathos, and warmth with an atmospheric setting, Potter has created an honest, empathic slice-of-life story, laced with a touch of magic." -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewFrom the Hardcover edition.
Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: Too Much Good Luck
by Ellen Potter Qin LengBook two of Ellen Potter's charming new illustrated early chapter book series set on an island off the coast of Maine, where kids, lobster boats, and a hint of magic are part of everyday life. As far as Piper Green is concerned, the day started out lucky: * Lucky thing #1: Her mom is painting Piper's bedroom her favorite color. * Lucky thing #2: Piper found a perfect strawberry at breakfast. * Lucky thing #3: Piper lost a tooth. And as everyone knows, tooth + tooth fairy = ka-ching! There's just one problem. According to her friend Jacob, too much good luck can sometimes equal bad luck. And when Piper gets to school that day, Bad Luck is waiting for her. Will the Fairy Tree in Piper's front yard be enough to break her unlucky streak?
Piper Morgan Joins the Circus: Piper Morgan Joins The Circus; Piper Morgan In Charge!; Piper Morgan To The Rescue; Piper Morgan Makes A Splash (Piper Morgan #1)
by Stephanie FarisIn this charming new chapter book series, eight-year-old Piper Morgan is adjusting to a new home and all the new places and faces she meets along the way, as she and her mom look for the perfect place to plant their feet.When Piper Morgan and her mom have to move, Piper is sad to leave her friends behind, but excited for the new adventures coming her way. Her mom is looking for the perfect place for her and Piper to settle down, and dives into a series of odd jobs. Mom's first job? An assistant to the head of the Big Top Circus. And Piper is excited to learn she will be a part of The Little Explorers, a group made up of the circus workers' kids. They may be small in size, but they play a big part in the circus, as they kick-off the big elephant routine in the show. But during Piper's debut as a Little Explorer, her high kicks and pointed toes don't go quite as planned--and after causing a dance disaster, she has to prove to everyone--especially queen of the Little Explorers, Lexie--that she belongs in the spotlight.
Piper Morgan in Charge!
by Stephanie FarisPiper and her mother take on another new adventure in the second book of the brand-new Piper Morgan series.After saying good-bye to her circus friends, Piper Morgan and her mom are on the move again, this time returning to mom's hometown and to Piper's beloved grandmother's house after Piper's mom takes a job in the local elementary school principal's office. Piper is excited for a new school and new friends--and is thrilled when she is made an "office helper." But there is one girl who seems determined to prove she is a better helper than Piper--and she just so happens to be the principal's daughter. Can Piper figure out how to handle being the new girl in town once more?
Piper Perish
by Kayla Cagan&“A love-letter to the artistic life, filled with glamour, passion, hunger and heartbreak.&” —Hope Larson, New York Times–bestselling, Eisner Award–winning author and illustrator Debut author Kayla Cagan breathes new life into fiction in this dynamic, authentic book. Warhol-obsessed Piper will have readers asking big questions along with her. What is love? What is friendship? What is family? What should I wear? Piper Perish inhales air and exhales art. The sooner she and her best friends can get out of Houston and get to New York City, the better. Art school has been Piper&’s dream forever, and now that senior year is halfway over, she&’s never felt more ready. But in the final months before graduation, things are weird with her friends and stressful with three different guys, and Piper&’s sister&’s tyranny thwarts every attempt at happiness for the Perish family. Piper&’s art just might be enough to get her out. But is she brave enough to seize that power when it means giving up so much? &“There may not be another book published this year that is more perfect for artistic, complicated Cancers who love stability yet crave adventure.&” —Teen Vogue &“It&’s the Cinderella story for any artsy kids.&” —Marika McCoola, New York Times–bestselling author &“Cagan tells Piper&’s story with amazing authenticity . . . Soulful reading for any artistic teen with a dream.&” —Booklist &“Debut author Cagan has created a lively and memorable protagonist in Piper Perish, a young artist full of angst, joy, hope, and creativity.&” —Publishers Weekly
Piper Reed Navy Brat (Piper Reed, Book #1)
by Kimberly Willis HoltIt's not easy being the middle child, especially when your dad is a Navy Chief. Meet Piper Reed, a spunky nine-year-old who has moved more times than she can count on one hand. From Texas to Guam, wherever Piper goes, adventure follows, inspired by her active imagination, free-wheeling spirit, and a bit of sister magic. Unlike her older sister, Piper loves being part of a Navy family, and unlike her little sister, Piper is no prodigy genius. Piper is Piper-fearless and full of life.Based on her own childhood experience, Kimberly Willis Holt portrays the life of a Navy family with warmth and humor.
Piper Reed, Rodeo Star (Piper Reed #5)
by Kimberly Willis HoltTHE DOWNSIDE OF PIPER'S CHRISTMAS VACATION: <P><P>1. Her parents are going to Paris without her. <P><P>2. Her best friend is moving to Virginia. <P><P>3* She'll be staying with her grandparents in Piney Woods (the middle of nowhere!). <P><P>The upside of Christmas vacation: <P><P>1. Four grandparents in one place definitely has its advantages. <P><P>2. There's a rodeo in store! <P><P>3. Sometimes adventures come to you.
Piper! Put Your Pants On: in the Mischievous Mackie Series
by Maryanne JohnsMischievous Mackie is getting a taste of his own medicine. His baby sister, Piper, has joined the family and refuses to leave her pants on, no matter how many times he begs. Read all the way to the end to find out all the ways Piper can annoy Mischievous Mackie during her toilet training. Will Piper decide to put her pants on? Start reading now to find out.
Pipsqueaks: Itsy-Bitsy Felt Creations to Stitch & Love
by Sally DixonHandcraft the tiniest and cutest felt critters imaginable—from blushing bunnies and kitties to a teeny-weeny bear and a dainty dog.Whether you’re young or just young at heart, this book will satisfy your appetite for cuteness. A whopping 31 tiny hand-sewn felt projects range from pint-size koalas and elephants to miniature strawberries and ice cream cones. A glossary of stitches and a techniques chapter are included as guides, along with easy-to-follow patterns for each project. You’ll need only a handful of supplies (embroidery floss, felt, a few beads) to bring these adorable critters and accessories to life. The size of the projects makes them perfect for being made into earrings or brooches, too—the cutest new additions to your accessory collection.Patterns for 31 tiny animals and accessories all in one book make this an outstanding valueA glossary, tips, and hand-sewing techniques make these projects friendly even for novice craftersProjects are tiny enough to be transformed into quirky and whimsical jewelry“Besides tiny elephants, there are clear and detailed instructions for creating winsome mice, a budgerigar puppet, tiny dogs, bunnies & kittens, plus designs for two different koalas and a platypus in a peekaboo bed . . . In addition to clear patterns and instructions, I found some excellent crafting advice in this book.” —We Bloom Here“Quick to make and super cute! There are lots of things in this book to love. I also feel that it would make a great gift for a crafty youngster (don’t forget to throw in some pieces of felt!).” —My Handmade Adventure