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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!
by Lucille ColandroThis spooky twist on the wildly popular "There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly" is perfect for fun Halloween reading!What won't this old lady swallow? This time around, a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin, some bones, and a wizard are all on the menu! This Halloween-themed twist on the classic "little old lady" books will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read it!
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell!: Digital Read Along
by Lucille ColandroA wacky new Christmas version of the classic "There Was an Old Lady" song, now with read-along audio track!This time, the hungry old lady swallows a bell, bows, gifts, a sack, a sleigh, and some reindeer! She's about to swallow a candy cane for dessert when she hears "Ho! Ho! Ho!" Santa Claus is waiting for a ride! Watch what happes when she whistles, with amazing results!With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of a classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page -- a fun story for Christmastime!This is a wonderful companion to Colandro and Lee's other Old Lady books.!
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick!
by Lucille ColandroA wacky new Easter version of the classic "There Was an Old Lady" song!This time, the hungry old lady swallows a chick, some straw, an egg, some candy, a basket, and a bow! And just as she's hopping and skipping along, who should she meet but the Easter Bunny! Watch what happens when she trips, with amazing results!With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of a classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for Easter!
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover
by Lucille ColandroThere was an Old Lady who swallowed things over and over, and now she's come back to swallow a clover! She's back! That lovely old lady has returned just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Now she's swallowing items to make the perfect rainbow to hide a pot of gold.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dragon!
by Lucille ColandroThe bestselling Old Lady series is back...with a magical twist!The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowed a princess, a dragon, and a knight...to create a classic fairytale!With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this lively song will appeal to readers both old and new. A perfect year-round read!
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose! (There Was An Old Lady Ser.)
by Lucille ColandroOur favorite lady is back and hungry for Valentine's Day treats!That lovely old lady has returned just in time for Valentine's Day. Now she's swallowing items to make a very special gift for her valentine!With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this wacky version of the classic song will appeal to young readers as they follow the Old Lady on a wild Valentine's Day adventure.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell!
by Lucille ColandroA new beach version of the classic "There Was an Old Lady" song and favorite series!"There was an old lady who swallowed a shell.I don't know why she swallowed the shell.She didn't tell."You won't believe why this old lady swallows a shell, a crab, a fish, a gull, a pail, some sand, and a wave! But watch out when she burps, with hilarious results!With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of a classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And, there's a surprise ending!
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Spoon! - A Holiday Picture Book: A Holiday Picture Book
by Lucille ColandroA gingerbread-themed companion to the beloved Old Lady series!The old lady is at it again, and this time she’s swallowing a spoon… while humming a holiday tune! You won’t believe why this old lady swallowed a spoon, a bowl, some flour, a pan, and more! Read this book and find out why! With funny illustrations and hilarious text, this read-aloud is sure to become a Christmas treat!
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Truck
by Lucille ColandroA hysterical installment of the beloved Old Lady series!There was an old lady who swallowed a truck. I don't know why she swallowed a truck but it didn't get stuck. You won't believe why the Old Lady swallowed a truck, a tire, a chain, some wood, some metal, some tools, and some screws!Filled with hilarious illustrations and fun rhyming text, this volume is sure to be a hit with young readers!
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Worm!
by Lucille ColandroCelebrate Earth Day with a twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You’ll never guess what she’ll swallow next!There was an old lady who swallowed a worm.I don’t know why she swallowed the worm,but she started to squirm!The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowing a worm, some dirt, a flower, a bee, a bird...and more! This Earth Day-themed twist on the classic rhyme will delight and entertain young readers, both old and new!Also in the There Was an Old Lady series:There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dragon!There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell!There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!and more!
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! (There Was An Old Lady Ser.)
by Lucille ColandroThere was an old lady who's ready for school!That lovely old lady has returned just in time for the first day of school. Now she's swallowing items to make the very best of her first day back. And just in time for the bus... With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of the classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for the first day of school!
There Was an Old Mermaid Who Swallowed a Shark!: Digital Read Along
by Lucille ColandroScholastic's bestselling Old Lady stars in a brand-new adventure series for beginning readers chock-full of hilarious laughs and fun facts!There was an old mermaid who swallowed a shark. I don't know why she swallowed a shark, but it left no mark!Scholastic's bestselling Old Lady is starring in a brand-new adventure series that will make you laugh AND learn! In this new spin-off, the Old Lady turns into an Old Mermaid, travels down into the ocean, and swallows a shark. . . and a squid, and a fish, and an eel, and a crab, and a sea star, and a clam. . . Why? Well, it was fun to cram her mouth with a clam! Two new characters lead the reader through this hilarious adventure while exchanging some awesome facts about the creatures down under for a light take on nonfiction that's perfect for this age. With expanded sea creature back matter and a search-and-find game at the end, this Old Mermaid is making quite a splash!
There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Map!: Digital Read Along
by Lucille ColandroScholastic's bestselling OLD LADY stars in a brand-new adventure series chock-full of hilarious laughs and fun facts!There was an old pirate who swallowed a map. I don't know why she swallowed a map -- ARGH! -- but it wasn't a trap!Scholastic's bestselling OLD LADY is starring in a brand-new adventure series that will make you laugh AND learn! In this new spin-off, the OLD LADY turns into an OLD PIRATE who travels across the seas, swallowing a map . . . and a rope, and a sword, and a spyglass, and an anchor, and a flag, and a treasure. . . Why? Well, it was a pleasure to swallow that treasure! Two new characters lead the reader through this hilarious adventure while exchanging some awesome facts about life on the open seas for a light take on nonfiction that's perfect for this age. With expanded back matter about life on a ship and a search-and-find game at the end, this OLD PIRATE definitely has sea legs!
There Was an Old Scientist Who Swallowed a Dinosaur!
by Lucille ColandroYou won't believe why the Old Scientist swallowed a dinosaur, a fern, a rock, a pick, a dustpan, a sifting screen, a pen, and a magnifying glass!There was an old scientist who swallowed a dinosaur. I don't know why she swallowed a dinosaur but she needed to explore.Filled with hilarious illustrations, fun rhyming text, and real facts about dinosaurs, this is the latest book in the bestselling Old Lady series that's perfect for young readers.
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!
by Lucille ColandroOur favorite old lady is back and swallowing autumn items!That wild old lady is back swallowing fall-themed items. What can you make from leaves, clothes, a pumpkin, and rope? That's right, a scarecrow!Perfect for back-to-school time.
We Play Soccer / Jugamos al fútbol (My Friend, Mi Amigo)
by René Colato LaínezJoe speaks English. He loves soccer. José habla español. A José le gusta el fútbol. This story is in English and Spanish!Hola, Joe. / Hi, José. I have my uniform. /Tengo mi uniforme.I am ready. / Estoy listo.Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, are on the same soccer team. They have their uniforms and their cleats. They can both juggle the ball. At first, the boys must wait on the bench. But when the coach lets them in the game, both Joe and José score goals. &“We win,&” says Joe. &“Ganamos,&” says José.Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first and second graders who are learning to speak or read English and Spanish. A delightful reading experience for bilingual families. René Colato Laínez, a teacher in a bilingual kindergarten classroom, has crafted an ingenious story that authentically and naturally uses conversation to introduce children to English and Spanish. The fun friendship story engages children, while simple words, short sentences, and a glossary reinforce learning. Nomar Perez, illustrator of best-selling children&’s books as well as greeting cards, has a bright, bold, colorful, kid-pleasing style that invites readers to befriend the characters in this book.René was raised in El Salvador and Nomar in Puerto Rico.You will also like Let&’s Be Friends, Seamos Amigos, by René Colato Laínez; illustrated by Nomar Perez.
Princess Smartypants and the Fairy Geek Mothers
by Babette ColePrincess Smartpant's long lost Fairy God Mother Doris needs her help...In Fairy tale land, Fairy God Mothers are being made redundant, and replaced by Fairy Geek Mothers. All traditional Fairy God Mothers grant everyone three nice wishes. But the Fairy Geek Mothers have their own website where people can buy wishes online... what could possibly go wrong? Well, in Fairy Tale Land, it's the fairy tales which are suffering. For example, Princess Beatrice has bought a wish: to magic an ugly wart on her sister's nose, and her sister is annoyed, to say the least. Meanwhile, Goldilocks has a sore tummy because certain bears have wished for her porridge to go bad. If the fairy tales don't get fixed, children will never know the real ones! Can Princess Smartpants help Doris find a way to make fairy tales good again?
Princess Smartypants and the Missing Princes
by Babette ColeEric the giant comes to Princess Smartypants' door, having mysteriously found items of male clothing. Princess Smartypants recognises them as property of the princes, and sets off to the fairytale land, to see what the princesses can tell them. Cinderella, Snow White and Rapunzel are in tears because their fiancés (the princes) have all disappeared. Princess Smartypants asks the three princesses where they last saw their men, and she works out where to go next.She and Eric find that the princes have been kidnapped by a fierce troll and are being made to work the troll bridge. Princess Smartypants says she will swap the giant for the princes as he is a more effective worker. But, of course, she intends no such thing. The troll agrees and puts the princes on one end of the bridge, ready to make the crossing. At the pivotal moment, Eric jumps on his end of the bridge and the other side is flung up (like a seesaw). The princes are flung into the air back to Princess Smartypants' side. She grabs them and hurls them to safety. Eric jumps again, and the troll goes flying ... flying ... flying ... never to be seen again.
Albert's ABCs: A Sibling Story
by Henry ColeOver the course of a day, big brother Albert manages his interactions with his little brother Baxter and the feelings that result, in this relatable romp through the alphabet.Big brother Albert gets increasingly frustrated with little brother Baxter. Crying! Diaper! Hungry! Irritated! A normal day and a familiar sibling interaction escalate alphabetically until Grandma resolves all the problems, with an X for a kiss goodnight, followed by Yawn, and, of course, ZZZZ.
Another Quest for Celeste: A Story About Abe Lincoln, Honesty, and the Power of Friendship (Nest for Celeste #2)
by Henry ColeCelebrated author and illustrator Henry Cole uses stunningly detailed black-and-white artwork to illuminate a tale of friendship between an adventurous mouse and a boy who would become one of America’s greatest presidents. In this sequel to A Nest for Celeste, Celeste is hundreds of miles from home following an unexpected journey aboard a Mississippi steamboat. After mishaps and disasters, she finds herself on the frontier in southern Indiana. It's 1822, and Celeste meets a tall, lanky boy wielding an ax: a young Abraham Lincoln. The journey reveals the harsh realities of frontier life for the Lincoln family. But with the help of Celeste’s new woodland animal friends and some creativity, she may just prove that even the littlest creatures can make a big difference. And it’s in losing her way that Celeste finds herself in a place she never expected—home, finally.“A stand-alone sequel to A Nest for Celeste (2010), this chapter book has everything that made its predecessor so enjoyable: an inviting format, good storytelling, and at least one large, beautifully drawn shaded pencil illustration on each double-page spread. An inviting entry into historical fiction.” –Booklist
Bayberry Island: An Adventure About Friendship and the Journey Home (Brambleheart #2)
by Henry ColeIn Henry Cole’s beautifully illustrated sequel to Brambleheart, reminiscent of Brian Jacques’s Redwall and Avi’s Poppy series, Twig’s fantastical adventures continue as he and his animal friends set sail to reunite Char with his dragon family. Twig never thought he would leave the Hill again. But now Twig and his friends Basil and Lily find themselves on a dangerous journey downriver to bring Char home. Unsure of where they are going, or how far they will travel from home, the crew will have to work together and find their sea legs if they want to stay afloat. Will they survive the catastrophes nature throws their way and find Char's mysterious island home?
Forever Home: A Dog and Boy Love Story
by Henry ColeA heart-tugging story about an abandoned dog who is looking for a forever home -- and a boy who finds him!★ “An exquisitely rendered, touching story of companionship and belonging." – Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "This sweet and touching story will prove a worthy addition to any collection." -- School Library Journal, starred reviewThere is a dog that no one wants. Abandoned and afraid, he must use his wits to survive the city's streets. Sadly, no one comes for him.Meanwhile, not far away, there is a boy who wants a dog more than anything in the world. But his room is a mess. He needs to help more around the house. And his parents tell him he must learn to be more responsible. Little does the boy know, there is a dog nearby longing for a forever home and someone to love him. And that dog has his eye on our boy!Henry Cole masterfully weaves together two tender storylines that result in a hearttugging wordless picture book that celebrates love, kindness, and compassion for animals.
A Nest for Celeste: A Story About Art, Inspiration, and the Meaning of Home (Nest For Celeste Ser. #1)
by Henry ColeA fanciful history lesson for middle graders, featuring a charming mouse named Celeste.Celeste is a mouse who is looking for a home. Is it nestled in the toe of a warm boot? In the shirt pocket of Celeste’s new friend Joseph? Or is home the place deep inside Celeste’s heart, where friendships live?Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of black-and-white drawings, A Nest for Celeste is a short novel that tells the story a mouse living in the 1800s and his friendship with John James Audubon’s young apprentice. While enjoying this sweet amd appealing story, young readers will also learn about nineteenth-century plantation life and the famous naturalist who was known for his paintings of birds and American wildlife.
One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey
by Henry ColeAn evocative wordless picture book that is a loving tribute to mindful living on our precious planet.* "Beautifully effective." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Deeply profound... compelling... emotionally resonant." -- School Library Journal, starred review* "Elevating the life of an ephemeral object to the time scale of love across generations." -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewFrom a tall tree growing in the forest--to the checkout counter at the grocery store--one little bag finds its way into the hands of a young boy on the eve of his first day of school.And so begins an incredible journey of one little bag that is usedand reusedand reused again.In a three-generation family, the bag is transporter of objects and keeper of memories. And when Grandfather comes to the end of his life, the family finds a meaningful new way for the battered, but much-loved little bag to continue its journey in the circle of life.
Try a Little Kindness
by Henry ColeBestselling illustrator Henry Cole puts animals in sweet and humorous situations to demonstrate the importance of being kind!In this funny picture book, bestselling illustrator Henry Cole shows kids different ways to be kind with his hysterical cartoon animal characters.Each page features a different way to be a good person, like using proper manners, telling someone they are special, or sharing a treat! The text is accompanied by two or three related vignettes of different animals giving examples of ways to be good. And in one illustration out of each set, one animal (like a cat peering into a fishbowl!) may not be doing the best job of being kind!The animal characters and simple text will help readers learn the importance of kindness in a fun way with lots of kid appeal. Our animal friends will show youExactly how it is doneMake sure to look closelyKindness can be very FUN!