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Peanut Butter Party: Including the History, Uses, and Future of Peanut Butter
by Remy Charlip[picture of three people at a table saying: I LOVE PARTIES. I'M GLAD WE GOT INVITED. I HEAR IT'S A PEANUT BUTTER PARTY.] [picture of a creature with one hair sticking straight up, wearing a long dress, holding a spoon up in one hand, saying: I HOPE IT'S A PEANUT BUTTER PARTY.] Back cover: [picture of three children at a table saying: WHAT A GREAT IDEA, A PEANUT BUTTER PARTY! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE ALL THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF SERVING IT.] [picture of the creature saying: I LIKE IT PLAIN, ON A SPOON.]
The Battle for Perodia: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk #6)
by Katrina CharmanThe time has come to fight for the enchanted land of Perodia!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!The time has come to fight for the enchanted land of Perodia! Tag, Skyla, and Blaze call on their friends to help them in the battle against the powerful vulture Thorn. Blaze will finally learn how to use the magical Ember Stone... but will its magic be strong enough to defeat Thorn and his army of spies? Get ready for an epic battle in this newest installment of The Last Firehawk!
The Cloud Kingdom: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk #7)
by Katrina CharmanTag and his friends are on a quest to find Blaze's family!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Tag and his friends are on a quest to find Blaze's family, the long-lost firehawks. Using only three golden feathers as clues, Tag, Skyla, and Blaze must work together to find the magical Cloud Kingdom. But Cloud Kingdom isn't on any map... how will they find this hidden land? And who will they meet on their journey?
The Golden Temple: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk #9)
by Katrina CharmanTag, Skyla, and Blaze are on a journey to find the hidden Golden Temple in this action-packed fantasy adventure series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Tag and his friends are one step closer to finding Blaze's family of lost firehawks. Thorn's twin brother, Claw, says the firehawks were last seen at the mysterious Golden Temple. The friends must work together and search the jungle to find the hidden temple. But when they finally find the temple, it is empty! Are the firehawks gone forever? Or will these friends discover a different way to find Blaze's lost family? This fully-illustrated series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for younger readers!
Lullaby Lake: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk #4)
by Katrina CharmanTag and his friends finally come face-to-face with their greatest enemy -- the powerful vulture named Thorn!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the fourth book in this fast-paced series, Tag, Skyla, and Blaze continue their journey in search of the next piece of the Ember Stone. The magical map leads them across the poisonous Bubbling Bog, all the way to the fairy-filled Lullaby Lake. As they travel east though, the friends are also moving closer and closer to Thorn's dark territory. What will happen when Tag finally comes face-to-face with his enemy? This action-packed series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for younger readers. Jeremy Norton's realistic black-and-white artwork appears on every page!
The Secret Maze: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk #10)
by Katrina CharmanTag, Skyla, and Blaze need to find a way back home to Perodia, in this action-packed fantasy series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Tag and his friends have found Blaze's firehawk family! Now Tag and Skyla want to return home to Perodia. But they're trapped in the Land of the Firehawks! To get home, they must find their way through a mysterious underground maze. But the maze is full of confusing turns, and magical secrets. Will the friends be able to make it back to Perodia? And what dangers will they meet along the way? This fully illustrated series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for younger readers!
The Shadow Returns: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk)
by Katrina CharmanTag's greatest enemy has returned to Perodia!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!The Shadow has come back to Perodia! Skull, his evil army of rats, and The Shadow are now hiding in secret as they plan their next move. Tag, Skyla, and Blaze need to find The Shadow quickly before it turns the creatures of Valor Wood into its army of spies. But their friend Bod is still trapped in the Underland! Can Tag and his friends rescue Bod before it’s too late? The Shadow’s dark magic is growing stronger…With nonstop action and adventure, this fully illustrated series makes a great introduction to fantasy and will have younger readers on the edge of their seats!
The Shadowlands: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk #5)
by Katrina CharmanThe Last Firehawk series has young readers on the edge of their seats!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In book 5 of this fantasy series, the magical Ember Stone is almost complete! There is only one piece left to find. But Thorn's darkness is spreading faster than ever! Tag, Skyla, and Blaze must cross the dangerous Shadowlands to find the last piece. What-or who-will they meet along the way? Can the friends complete the stone in time to save Perodia? Engaging black-and-white illustrations on every page bring the action alive in this fast-paced early chapter book series!
The Silver Swamp: A Branches Book (the Last Firehawk #8) (The Last Firehawk #8)
by Katrina CharmanTag and Skyla must rescue Blaze, in this action-packed fantasy adventure series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Blaze has been captured by giant birds! Tag and Skyla set off through the Cloud Kingdom to find her, using only their magical map as a guide. They must travel through the dangerous Silver Swamp, where threats are lurking around every corner. Will they be able to rescue Blaze? And will these friends get one step closer to discovering Blaze's family of lost firehawks? This fully-illustrated series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for younger readers!
The Underland: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk)
by Katrina CharmanTag begins his warrior training to become an Owl of Valor, in this action-packed fantasy series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Tag and Skyla have returned to Perodia to begin their warrior training. But when their friend Blaze returns with troubling news that her mother has gone missing, Tag and Skyla’s warrior skills are quickly put to the test. To find Blaze’s mother, the friends must travel to a creepy world below the ground called The Underland. There, they meet a terrible new enemy: a king rat named Skull, who has his own big plans for Perodia! Will the friends be able to defeat this new enemy? Or will The Shadow return to Perodia once again… This fully illustrated series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for younger readers!
The Whispering Oak: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk #3)
by Katrina CharmanThe Last Firehawk series has it all: an exciting fantasy world, powerful dark magic, and epic animal battles!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the third book in this page-turning series, Tag, Skyla, and Blaze journey to the Whispering Oak in search of the next piece of the Ember Stone. There, they find strange creatures called grumblebees. But where is the magical stone? Thorn's dark magic continues to spread. If Tag and his friends don't find all of the pieces soon, Perodia will be destroyed! This action-packed series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for younger readers. Realistic black-and-white artwork appears on every page!
The Whispering Oak, First Edition (The Last Firehawk 3)
by Katrina CharmanTag the owl, Skyla the squirrel, and Blaze the young firehawk continue their hazardous journey to find and reunite the pieces of the Ember Stone, the only power which can defeat the evil vulture Thorn, and save Perodia.
BubbleCat vs. DragonBear (BubbleCat)
by Sean CharmatzBeing part bubble and part cat can be one whole problem! BubbleCat may be fragile, but when DragonBear attacks, he'll have to try and make things right in this mixed-media tale about inner strength and one adorable bubble.Based on the hit character from author Sean Charmatz's Instagram, BubbleCat is made out of a bubble, and he knows that one wrong move could make him go pop! at any moment. That means he has to always stay on the safest path – and don't even get him started on cacti. But when he crosses paths with the fearsome and spiky DragonBear, BubbleCat will have to embrace who he is and learn that, just maybe, he's stronger than he thought. &“A fun, inspiring story about overcoming fears and finding exceptional friendships... An easy addition to collections where Adam Rubin&’s Dragons Love Tacos and Nancy Rose&’s The Secret Life of Squirrels are popular.&” – School Library Journal Reviews
Endless Pawsibilities
by Sean CharmatzThe pawsibilities for furiendship are endless in this picture book filled with paws, puns, and pals! Endless Pawsibilities is a hilarious and adorable look at friendship that is sure to put a smile on the faces of both cat lovers and hairball haters alike.Whether you're sharing some juicy pawssip or singing together in perfect harmeowny, good friends can't get enough of one another. And what better way to share how much you love your friend than with some adorable cat paws? These cuddly characters show all the punny and purrfect things friends can do together, because whether you're a cat or kid, there's nothing better than furiendship!
Grandfather Tales
by Richard ChaseA collection of folk tales from North Carolina and Virginia for a slightly older audience than that for Chase's Jack Tales.
The Jack Tales: Folk Tales from the Southern Appalachians
by Richard ChaseA collection of folk tales from the southern Appalachians that center on a single character, the irrepressible Jack.
The Bear's Sea Escape
by Benjamin ChaudPapa Bear chases after Little Bear after he&’s mistakenly whisked off to a tropical island in this sweet picture book. When the bears seek warmth from their chilly perch atop the Paris Opera House, Little Bear is mistaken for a toy bear and whisked away . . . to a tropical island! Papa Bear sets out on a frenzied journey to find Little Bear, traveling to a bustling wharf, beneath a sea brimming with coral and mermaids, onto a busy beach, and all the way to a sun-drenched island. As in The Bear&’s Song, Little Bear is featured in every spread. Will Papa Bear—and the reader—find him? Children and parents alike will savor Chaud&’s lush, detail-rich illustrations and the sweet story as well as the book&’s bonus seek-and-find elements. Praise for The Bear&’s Sea Escape&“Chaud&’s vibrant spreads are full of fanciful details and visual narratives for youngsters to explore. . . . Chaud has established a recognizable visual style all his own, yet the wavy motion of the landscape and sketchy quality of the figures call to mind the work of Dr. Seuss. The unobtrusive text below the pictures will serve as an excellent read-aloud for storytime. Overall, the book is engaging, and the artwork makes it even more of a gem.&” —School Library Journal
The Bear's Song
by Benjamin ChaudSweet has new meaning in this richly illustrated, immersive picture book about two bears on a big-city adventure. <P><P>Papa Bear is searching for Little Bear, who has escaped the den. Little Bear is following a bee, because where there are bees, there is honey! <P><P>When the quest leads both bears into the bustling city and a humming opera house, theatrical hijinks ensue, culminating in a deliciously harmonious reunion. <P><P>Children and parents alike will savor Benjamin Chaud's lush illustrations, and relish in the book's bonus seek-and-find elements.
Little Bear's Big House
by Benjamin ChaudA unhappy little bear in search of adventure finds a deserted house in the woods where his imagination runs wild in this delightful picture book. This follow-up to Benjamin Chaud&’s critically acclaimed The Bear&’s Song and its sequels is graced with richly detailed art, immersive scenes, and an irresistibly sweet story! Little Bear is embarking on his biggest adventure yet. After discovering an empty house, his wish is granted: He can play all day and stay up as late as he wants! But he also gets a big scare. There are mysterious noises downstairs—could there be monsters . . . or ghosts?! Will Little Bear be able to brave the big house all by himself? In step with the previous books in the series, Little Bear may venture far and wide, but his loving family is never far behind! Praise for Little Bear&’s Big House&“A sure hit that encourages independence—but not without a bit of gentle teasing.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)&“The illustrations are incredible . . . a relatable topic for our children—they want independence, but not too much.&” —Imagination Soup&“A visual playground; there is so much to see that little eyes could spend hours following Little Bear&’s journey. This story is sure to spark children&’s imaginations.&” —School Library Journal
A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum . . .: (funny Children's Books, Educational Picture Books, Adventure Books For Kids ) (A\funny Thing Happened Ser.)
by Benjamin Chaud Davide CaliThere's more to this museum than meets the eye! This is the wonderfully wacky world of celebrated international author-illustrator team Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the duo behind Junior Library Guild selections I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . , The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . . , and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . . Notoriously (and delightfully) unreliable narrator Henry is late to a museum where his class is spending the day. But he has a plan: He'll just catch up in one of the exhibits. That's not possible in these halls! With volcanoes erupting, dinosaurs charging, and secret stairwells lurking, reuniting with his classmates becomes a quest of outrageous proportions. Young readers will revel in this entertaining book's over-the-top antics.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School...
by Benjamin Chaud Davide CaliFirst, some giant ants steal breakfast.Then there are the evil ninjas, massive ape, mysterious mole people, giant blob, and countless other daunting (and astonishing) detours along the way to school. Are these excuses really why this student is late? Or is there another explanation that is even more outrageous than the rest? From Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the critically acclaimed author/illustrator team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . comes a fast-paced, actionpacked, laugh-out-loud story about finding the way to school despite the odds--and the unbelievable oddness!
The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . .
by Benjamin Chaud Davide CaliWhat really happened over the summer break? A curious teacher wants to know. The epic explanation? What started out as a day at the beach turned into a globe-spanning treasure hunt with high-flying hijinks, exotic detours, an outrageous cast of characters, and one very mischievous bird! Is this yet another tall tale, or is the truth just waiting to be revealed? From the team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . comes a fantastical fast-paced, detail-rich illustrated summer adventure that's so unbelievable, it just might be true!
Mi Abuelo
by Emilie ChazerandEl pequeño narrador de esta historia adora a su abuelo y le encanta pasar tiempo con él. Lo encuentra valiente, fuerte y súper inteligente y aprende un montón de cosas. Pero un día quiere anotar en un cuaderno todo lo que su abuelo le ha enseñado; tiene miedo de olvidarse de algo. Entonces se lo muestra a su abuelo, a quien le cuesta descifrar las palabras El niño comprende entonces que el abuelo no sabe leer y decide enseñarle. Esta vez será él quien va a enseñarle. Una hermosa historia intergeneracional y llena de complicidad. Émile Chazerad encuentra las palabras precisas para hablar de analfabetismo y Nicolas Duffaut ilustra esta relación con delicadeza.
Forbidden Tales: Sword
by Da ChenOn the morning of Miu Miu's fifteenth birthday, her mother makes a startling revelation: Miu Miu's fate is to travel to the faraway city of Chang'an, avenge her father's death, and find her true love. But the evil emperor has other plans for her. Defeating him will take all of Miu Miu's courage, wit, and martial arts experience. Master storyteller Da Chen paints a vivid portrait of his native land in this classic tale of honor, adventure, and romance in ancient China.
Wei Skates On
by Nathan ChenOlympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion Nathan Chen delivers an inspirational picture book about facing your fears and finding the joy in sports, no matter the outcome. Wei has loved ice-skating ever since his first visit to the rink. He loves gliding across the ice, taking flight on jumps, and moving with the music—there’s nothing else like it!But as Wei’s first big competition draws near, he begins to worry. He’s been training hard, but what if he doesn’t win? With help from Mom, can Wei find a way to handle his nerves? What would it feel like to skate without the pressure of winning? As the first Asian American man to win gold in figure skating, Nathan Chen is a celebrated role model for kids who want to shine on and off the ice. His uplifting message of positivity and perseverance makes this story the perfect choice for social emotional learning at home or in the classroom.