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Teacher's Pets (Ready, Set, Dogs! #2)
by Stephanie Calmenson Joanna ColeIn Cole Calmenson's Teacher's Pets, Kate and Lucie are best friends who love, love, love DOGS. But just because they can't have dogs of their own doesn't mean they can't MAGICALLY turn into them!The FURRY ADVENTURES continue in this CHARMING series when Kate and Lucie find a substitute teacher in their class. Mr. Z makes goofy jokes and has the class going hog wild as he teaches about animal communication. At the same time, mean Darleen makes fun of Kate and Lucie's friendship. Luckily, once Kate and Lucie slap HIGH FIVES and say the special words, they turn into dogs and find a way to save the day. They even make a new friend in the process!
We Need Everyone
by Michael Redhead ChampagneEveryone has a gift. Every gift is different, and every gift is special. Our world needs you to share your gift.What is your gift? How can you use your gift to help others?We Need Everyone empowers children to identify their gifts and use them to overcome challenges, achieve goals, and strengthen communities. Inspiring and uplifting, this interactive picture book celebrates diverse cultures, perspectives, and abilities through playful illustrations. Perfect for reading aloud.
Super Happy Party Bears: The Jitterbug (Super Happy Party Bears Ser.)
by Marcie ColleenThe Super Happy Party Bears are back in this silly chapter book series filled with full-color illustrations and adorable animals.The Super Happy Party Bears are in awe of their new friend, Butter, a groovy caterpillar who’s got the moves. This Jitterbug can breakdance, tango, and boogie-woogie. Butter becomes an honorary Super Happy Party Bear dedicated to being goofy and spreading the party spirit! When Butter mysteriously disappears, the bears frantically search for him, only to discover that the Jitterbug has morphed into a beautiful butterfly! The bears must accept that jitterbug has grown up and must follow his own fluttery path.Cheerful, sweet, and full of fun, Super Happy Party Bears: The Jitterbug will put you in the mood to dance.Read all the Super Happy Party Bears adventures:Super Happy Party Bears: Gnawing AroundSuper Happy Party Bears: Knock Knock on Wood Super Happy Party Bears: Staying A Hive Super Happy Party Bears: Going Nuts Super Happy Party Bears: Bat to the BoneSuper Happy Party Bears: Tiny PrancerSuper Happy Party Bears: Cruising for a Snoozing An Imprint Book"The pure delight of the story will easily draw youngsters in and probably turn a few grumpy frowns upside down." ?The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)
Through the Looking-Glass: And What Alice Found There
by Lewis CarrollLewis Carroll&’s sequel to Alice&’s Adventures in Wonderland finds Alice transported to a strange new world, trapped in a fantastical game of kings and queensThrough the Looking-Glass finds Alice six months after her fateful fall down the rabbit hole. This time, the portal to another world takes the form of a large mirror mounted above the fireplace mantle. Curious as to what lies on the other side of the mirror&’s reflection, Alice leans into the glass surface and once again tumbles into an unknown land. It is here that she first reads the perplexing poem &“Jabberwocky,&” meets Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and journeys through forests and across streams, encountering many odd characters along the way, to reach the castle where she will be named queen. A classic of children&’s literature, riven with rich themes and enchanting symbolism, Through the Looking-Glass is just as beguiling today as it was upon its first publication in 1871. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
A Kids Book About Beauty (A Kids Book)
by Ashley GrahamBeauty is something that belongs to all of us. It’s not just for models and celebrities. Being beautiful, inside, and out, is about how we see ourselves. It’s a state of mind; something all of us can practice being every day. Ashley Graham wants you to know you’re beautiful just the way you are, and will teach you how to believe it, too. Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kick-start challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grown-ups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.
Six Days at Camp With Lin and Jill: Decodable Chapter Books for Kids With Dyslexia (Simple Words Chapter Books)
by Cigdem KnebelLin Mills and Jill Finn are excited to spend six days at camp. Except, they cannot stand each other. And this could turn out to be a disaster. When things get out of control, Jill and Lin are forced to work things out on their own. Can these girls be able to overcome the past and become friends? Six Days at Camp with Lin and Jill has six chapters and just under 8500 words. Each day is a chapter and is told first from Lin's and then Jill's perspective.
On the Trapline
by David A. RobertsonA picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award--winning team behind When We Were Alone shares a story that honors our connections to our past and our grandfathers and fathers.WINNER OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARDA boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, "Is this your trapline?" Along the way, the boy finds himself imagining what life was like two generations ago -- a life that appears to be both different from and similar to his life now. This is a heartfelt story about memory, imagination and intergenerational connection that perfectly captures the experience of a young child's wonder as he is introduced to places and stories that hold meaning for his family.
1000 More Words: Build More Vocabulary and Literacy Skills (Vocabulary Builders)
by Gill BudgellThis busy picture book broadens children's vocabulary and strengthens their language and literacy skills at home and at school.Written by language specialist Gill Budgell, the fun, picture-packed pages introduce key concepts to help children with early education subjects, such as music, geography, and computers. The book also strengthens children's language skills by exploring useful areas of linguistics in a fun and accessible way. Young readers can compare pictures of artistic materials to learn antonyms and spot the verbs in a busy gym class scene.1000 More Words clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. Each topic features questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills.This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents and guardians who are keen to develop their child's language and literacy skills, support their early years in education, and boost their confidence in communication.
Poppy's Family Patterns
by Lauren SemmerDiscover the magic of patterns and the power of fixing things in this heartwarming children's book. Written and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer, this book shows that each pattern is unique, but together they can be magical—just like families!Poppy is sad when her toy bunny&’s dress rips. Now she&’ll have to throw it away! But her mom has other ideas. She shows Poppy the trunk in her sewing room, and it&’s full of fabric scraps! There are so many patterns—dots and stripes, checkers and chevron. Each scrap has its own story. Fabric from Granddad&’s tie, Nana&’s dress, and her auntie&’s scarf come together with Mom&’s sewing machine to make something special—just like their family! New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer weaves an introduction to patterns in this heartwarming story of family history and traditions.
Little Critter: Lucky Ducky's Very First Day of School (My First I Can Read)
by Mercer MayerJoin Mercer Mayer’s beloved character Little Critter and Little Sister as they get ready for school in this My First I Can Read book! It’s the night before the first day of school and Little Sister is ready.Backpack—check!Pencils—check!Notebook—check!But wait, where is her favorite stuffed toy, Lucky Ducky? Little Critter helps out in this My First I Can Read story by beloved author-illustrator Mercer Mayer.Young readers will love the fun illustrations in Little Critter: Lucky Ducky’s Very First Day of School, and the simple text will resonate with new readers.This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations, which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.
Makeda Makes a Home for Subway (I Can Read Level 2)
by Olugbemisola Rhuday-PerkovichThe second title in a delightful new Level 2 I Can Read! series from acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrator Lydia Mba, starring Makeda, an exuberant seven-year-old "maker" and problem solver who loves to create. Perfect for readers who love Rosie Revere, Engineer and Reina Ramos Works It Out.Makeda is excited to bring Subway, the class guinea pig, home for the weekend. But Subway seems S-A-D—so Makeda and her friend Glory decide to make him an F-U-N new cage to cheer him up. But what if what is fun for Makeda is not fun for Subway? This Level 2 I Can Read! book features an engaging story, longer sentences, and language play perfect for developing readers.
My Lighthouse: A Story of Finding Your Way Home
by Ali GilkesonJoin a reluctant young lighthouse keeper, his extremely round cat, and his trusty rowboat Rockshore in a whimsical and tender tale of finding adventure, losing your way, and learning to appreciate what you already have.Fynn has always lived in a lighthouse—just like his father, and his father, and his father before him. His dad insists that living in a round house with a big lightbulb on top is special, but Fynn doesn't see how. All he knows is that it's weird—and often inconvenient.Exasperated by trying to fit all his favorite things in a round house and tired of being so different from everyone else, Fynn runs away from his lighthouse, seeking adventure on the sea. But when the winds and waves rise and things get very, very dark, Fynn finds that the light he needs most is the one that he's known all his life. Inspired by Rend Collective&’s hit song of the same name and paired with whimsical illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustrator Lee Wildish, this is a tale families will return to again and again.
Like No Other: Earth’s Coolest One-of-a-Kind Creatures
by Sneed B. CollardThis fascinating look at thirteen unusual animals, many of them rare or endangered, introduces the remarkable world of monotypic animals—those without any close relatives.One-of-a-kind animals can be as familiar as the platypus or as unfamiliar as the purple frog. These fascinating and mysterious species belong to an exclusive club of living things: those with no close living relatives, making them monotypic species. Meet more than a dozen of these creatures (including humans!), learn what makes them unique, and explore the relationships among species on the evolutionary tree. Written by NCTE Orbis Pictus award-winning author Sneed B. Collard III, this fascinating nonfiction picture book is ideal for kids, teachers, and librarians and includes extensive back matter and activities.
Tate's Wild Rescue
by Jenny TurnbullA sweet, funny picture book about an animal-loving girl who invites wild animals to live in her house and be her best friend--with mixed results! Back matter also offers ideas for children on how they can help both wild and companion animals!Tate loves animals, but she worries about the ones who live in the wild—aren&’t they cold? Hungry? Lonely?She is determined to help and comes up with the perfect plan: she&’ll offer one a better life and they will be best friends! To her surprise, none of the wild animals she invites to live with her are impressed with her offerings—Orca is not interested in the kiddie pool, and Tiger would rather hunt than settle for cookies. Maybe Tate will have to look a bit closer to home to find her pawsitively perfect match. Tate&’s heartfelt hope to rescue a wild animal combined with the blunt hilarity of their responses makes this charming story perfect for anyone wild about animals!
Tiburón grande, tiburón pequeño van a la escuela (LEYENDO A PASOS (Step into Reading))
by Anna Membrino¡Tiburón grande y tiburón pequeño regresan con esta divertida historia sobre ir a la escuela!Tiburón grande y tiburón pequeño continúan siendo opuestos en todos los sentidos. Tiburón pequeño está emocionado por ir a la escuela y llega temprano a la parada del autobús. Tiburón grande... ¡no aparece! ¿Legarán tarde en su primer día?LEYENDO A PASOS es una línea de Step into Reading que ofrece ediciones en español de libros nivelados. Los libros Paso 1 tienen letra grande y palabras fáciles. Son ideales para niños que conocen el abecedario y que quieren comenzar a leer. Su ritmo, rima y pistas visuales contribuyen a la comprensión del texto.Get ready for some fin-tastic fun in this exciting Step 1 book and school-themed sequel to the popular Step 1 Reader Big Shark, Little Shark! Translated in Spanish, this book is perfect for readers who know their alphabet and are eager to learn how to read.Everyone's favorite odd couple (of sharks) returns in this funny Step 1 book! And now it's time for school! Big Shark and Little Shark continue to be opposites in every way. Little Shark is excited for school and shows up to the bus stop early. Big Shark...doesn't show up at all! Will Big Shark and Little Shark be late on their first day?LEYENDO A PASOS is a line from Step into Reading offering leveled readers in Spanish. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired picture clues help children decode the story.
Jabutí the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon
by Gerald McDermottOf all the animals in the rain forest, Jabutí was the favorite. His shell was smooth and shiny, and the songs he played on his flute were sweet.But his music was a reminder, too, of the mischievous pranks Jabutí sometimes played. His song reminded Tapir of being tricked, Jaguar of being fooled, and time and again it reminded Vulture that he had no song at all. When a concert takes place in heaven, Vulture offers to fly Jabutí there . . . all the while plotting a trick of his own.Gerald McDermott makes myths new again for readers of all ages, using language as vibrant and colorful as his bold illustrations. Jabutí is an unusual tale of a trickster’s fall from grace, and of how creation can sometimes come from chaos.
Monster Boy and the Classroom Pet (Monster Boy Set 1 Ser.)
by Carl EmersonDo monsters make good pet owners? Marty Onster's parents seem to think so if the pet is served for lunch! Marty really, really, really wants his own furry friend. Is the new classroom pet the friend for Marty or will his parents pull through in the end? Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group.
Nature's Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story
by Lindsey McDivittGwen Frostic sought solace in art and nature. She learned to be persistent and independent - never taking no for an answer or letting her disabilities define her. An artist and business owner, Gwen dedicated her work and her life to reminding people of the wonder and beauty in nature.
Structured Literacy Interventions: Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties, Grades K-6 (The Guilford Series on Intensive Instruction)
by Louise Spear-SwerlingComprehensive and evidence-based, Structured Literacy (SL) approaches place a high value on explicit, systematic, and sequential instruction. This book brings together leading experts to present a wealth of SL interventions for different components of literacy. Chapters describe instructional strategies for supporting phonological awareness, basic and multisyllabic word decoding, spelling, reading fluency, vocabulary, oral and reading comprehension, and written expression, especially for at-risk readers and those with disabilities. Including case studies, sample intervention activities, lesson plans, and end-of-chapter application activities, the book contains reproducible tools that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8½&“ x 11&” size. An NCTQ Exemplary Text for Reading Instruction See also Louise Spear-Swerling's authored volume, The Structured Literacy Planner: Designing Interventions for Common Reading Difficulties, Grades 1–9, which provides blueprints for tailoring interventions based on a learner's reading profile.
Luna Muna: Space Café (Luna Muna Ser.)
by Kellie GerardiLuna Muna: Space Café (Ages 4-8)3…2…1… Bake Sale! Luna Muna, our fearless future space explorer, takes us on another adventure with some out-of-this-world treats in the mix!When Luna Muna’s science class hosts a bake sale fundraiser, Luna opens her very own space café. Running a bakery isn’t as easy as she expected! Just when everything is starting to look like one giant, galactic mess, Luna Muna discovers that teamwork and creativity just might be able to save the day… and the treats!Learn about teamwork, creative thinking, space travel and space facts. Luna Muna is determined to open up her very own space café and create cosmic treats. After a series of messy mishaps, friends with helping hands save the day! Throughout her bake sale adventure, Luna Muna teaches about outer space, our solar system, space facts, and the mysteries of the universe with delicious baked treats. Luna Muna: Space Café is perfect for future space explorers, scientists, and parents looking for space books for kids. Luna Muna: Space Café is also the perfect book for 4 year olds and older who love adventure, imagination, space, science, or treats!Inside, you’ll find:A recipe for your own cosmic and delicious treatA space adventure that teaches about teamwork and creativityBeautiful illustrations and yummy treatsAn early understanding of space exploration, space facts, and astronomy for kidsIf you're looking for baking books for kids, gifts for young girls or gift books for kids who love adventures among the stars and the best space books around, add this book to your list. If your child liked Busy Betty, Rylee The Young Rocketeer, or The Tasty Adventures of Rose Honey Books, they’ll love Luna Muna: Space Café.
Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide
by J.J. Johnson Christin Simms Colleen Russo JohnsonA Dino Dana Field Guide of Dinosaurs for Kids (Ages 8-12)“This field guide is great for new and old dinosaur lovers. It alphabetically introduces dinosaurs and information about when and where they lived along with other tidbits about them. It is good for fun reading and can be used in homeschooling.” ―JustaBXMomNominated for Four Daytime Emmy® Awards#1 Bestseller in Children's Fossil BooksFun facts about dinosaurs for kids. Did you know that the brachiosaurus was the tallest dinosaur that we know of today? That the kosmoceratops had fifteen horns and hooks on its head? That the spinosaurus is the only known dinosaur to spend most of its time swimming? Discover this and much more in Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide.Dino Dana's field guide for your child. Fans of the Amazon Prime TV show Dino Dana will be so excited to have a Dino Field Guide of their own, put together by the incredible show's creator and executive producer, J. J. Johnson. Full of colorful illustrations and fascinating science facts, this dinosaur book is sure to amaze any young dino enthusiast.A great science book for kids. This book for children is perfect for any kid who likes history and science. In the Dino Dana field guide, your kids learn:Which time period each dinosaur lived inHow big the dinosaurs wereWhat kinds of things dinosaurs ate and did each dayAnd so much moreKids who like cool dinosaur books like Dinosaurs, National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs, The Big Book of Dinosaurs, or The Dinosaur Book will love Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide.