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Ghostly Companions: A Feast of Chilling Tales
by Vivien Garfield Vivien Alcock"Little ghost, all dressed in white, Walking on a summer's night, (Hoooo, hooo,) Calling to her childhood friend, Asking him to come and play, But his hair stands up on end. Billy Watson runs away."
"Bee My Valentine!"
by Miriam Cohen[from the back cover] "It's Valentine's Day in First Grade. All the children send cards to each other. Everyone is excited. Some people get lots of cards--but some people don't. And there are tears. But Jim knows how to make George feel better--and all the others join in. By the time the refreshments arrive, it is indeed a Happy Valentine's Day for everyone in First Grade."
The Champion of Merrimack County
by Roger DruryThe discovery of a bike-riding mouse in the bathtub is just the beginning of a series of humorous communications for the Berryfield family.
Mitch And Amy
by Beverly ClearyNine-year-old Mitch and Amy both think being twins is fun, but that doesn't stop them from squabbling. They don't like the same things, and they always try to get the better of each other. Then school bully starts picking on Mitch -- and on Amy, too. Now the twins have something rotten in common: Alan Hibbler. This twosome must set aside their squabbles and band together to defeat a bully!
The Real Hole
by Beverly ClearyWhile his twin sister Janet likes make-believe things, four-year-old Jimmy likes real things. One day he tells his father that he wants to dig the biggest hole in the world. By the end of the day, Jimmy manages to dig a real hole... but how can his family use it?
Too Much Noise
by Ann McGovernA man doesn't like the noise in his tiny house. The wise man he asks for help gives him advice that makes his house even noisier. His house is now full of noise. Angrily he asks the wise man for help one more time. A good book to read to a young child or for an older child to read alone. Pictures are described.
A Man Worth Waiting For: How to Avoid a Bozo
by Jackie KendallSo many men, but which one is worth the effort? And how do I know that waiting around for the "best" will actually pay off--that I'm not just letting the already shallow dating pool evaporate? Jackie Kendall believes that waiting will bring greater satisfaction. When you find the right man--a man like Boaz, found in the biblical book of Ruth--you'll be incredibly glad you didn't settle for one of your earlier options. But what will he be like, and how does a gal know that he is the right man, not just another bozo?Drawing on real-life stories that will have women laughing and crying in empathy, Jackie Kendall tells about the Mr. Wrongs she dates on her way to Mr. Right, what told her that her husband was "the one," and what she learned along the way. Women will learn how to avoid common dating pitfalls and how to know when they've met A MAN WORTH WAITING FOR.
The Woman Who Is Always Tan And Has a Flat Stomach: And Other Annoying People
by Lauren Allison Lisa PerryYou know that overprotective PTA mom who needs to be resuscitated after she finds out you fed her son a hotdog? Or that couple who sends out the annual holiday letter about how their little Timmy came up with an alternative to fossil fuels while you're proud of simply replacing the lint catcher in your dryer once a year? You'll meet them again in Lauren Allison and Lisa Perry's laugh-out-loud compendium. Allison and Perry take on soccer moms, video dads, rabid gardeners, and grating couples in this collection of short, punchy essays. Less-than-perfect moms and dads everywhere will be sure to relate to the authors' portraits of the most annoying people around!
Your Best Life Now for Moms
by Joel Osteen#1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Joel Osteen revisits his seven core principles from YOUR BEST LIFE NOW to offer a guide to successful living for moms. YOUR BEST LIFE NOW FOR MOMS will help women through the vast parenting responsibilities and teach them how God can pour out "His far and beyond favor" on them and their children.
Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance (Smart About Art)
by Maryann Cocca-LefflerEdgar Degas is famous for his paintings of ballerinas, and that's what first attracts Kristin to his artwork. But as she studies him for her report, she discovers that his art ranged far beyond the ballet and she gradually learns exactly what makes Degas's work so unique.
No Biting!
by Karen KatzEven the most angelic babies sometimes bite. This lift-the-flap story shows that even though they may misbehave sometimes, they really know how act most of the time. Teach children the right and wrong time for each action.
Max's Easter Surprise
by Rosemary WellsRuby and her friend Louise are decorating Easter eggs, but Max wants to have an Easter Parade. Big sister Ruby tells Max that the Easter Parade is tomorrow, but that he can help today by carrying all the decorated eggs to the Easter basket. But Max doesn?t want to just carry the eggs?he wants to march them in a parade!
The Night Before New Year's
by Natasha Wing Amy WummerThe newest title in Natasha Wing's bestselling Night Before series! It's the night before New Year's, and the whole family is determined to stay up until midnight! Everyone's stocked up on sparkly streamers and festive party hats, but after a night filled with card games and too many cupcakes, the little ones are getting sleepy...Can they make it until the clock strikes twelve?
The Night Before Mother's Day
by Natasha WingIt's the night before Mother's Day, and Dad and the kids are determined to show Mom just how much they love her. They whip up a cake from scratch, and offer a special coupon for a day at the spa, right in their own kitchen!
The Night Before Preschool
by Natasha Wing Amy WummerIt's the night before preschool, and a little boy named Billy is so nervous he can't fall asleep. The friends he makes the next day at school give him a reason not to sleep the next night, either: he's too excited about going back! The book's simple rhyming text and sweet illustrations will soothe any child's fears about the first day of school.
Dick and Jane and Vampires
by Laura MarchesaniWhen innocent Dick and Jane meet a creepy, cape-wearing vampire, the unexpected happens: he becomes their friend! This title borrows from the classic stories and art we all know and love, but adds an of-the-moment twist: a vampire, illustrated in the classic Dick and Jane style. It's a mashup kids and adults alike are sure to love.
The Story of Ferdinand
by Munro Leaf Robert LawsonFerdinand is the world's most peaceful--and--beloved little bull. While all of the other bulls snort, leap, and butt their heads, Ferdinand is content to just sit and smell the flowers under his favorite cork tree. Leaf's simple storytelling paired with Lawson's pen-and-ink drawings make "The Story of Ferdinand" a true classic.
A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin
by Jen Bryant Melissa SweetAs a child in the late 1800s, Horace Pippin loved to draw: He loved the feel of the charcoal as it slid across the floor. He loved looking at something in the room and making it come alive again in front of him. He drew pictures for his sisters, his classmates, his co-workers. Even during W.W.I, Horace filled his notebooks with drawings from the trenches . . . until he was shot. Upon his return home, Horace couldn't lift his right arm, and couldn't make any art. Slowly, with lots of practice, he regained use of his arm, until once again, he was able to paint--and paint, and paint! Soon, people--including the famous painter N. C. Wyeth--started noticing Horace's art, and before long, his paintings were displayed in galleries and museums across the country. Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet team up once again to share this inspiring story of a self-taught painter from humble beginnings who despite many obstacles, was ultimately able to do what he loved, and be recognized for who he was: an artist. <P><P> Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award and a Sibert Honor
Over in the Wetlands: A Hurricane-on-the-Bayou Story
by Caroline Starr RosePublishing in time for the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, here is a beautiful read-aloud about animal families preparing for an impending storm in their bayou habitat. Journey to the Louisiana wetlands and watch as all the animals of the bayou experience one of nature&’s most dramatic and awe-inspiring events: a hurricane. The animals prepare—swimming for safer seas, finding cover in dens, and nestling their young close to protect them. During the height of the storm, even the trees react, cracking and moaning in the wind. At last, the hurricane yawns and rests, and animals come out to explore their world anew.
Wild About Books
by Judy SierraOVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD!Winner of the E.B. White Read Aloud AwardIt started the summer of 2002, when the Springfield librarian, Molly McGrew, by mistake drove her bookmobile into the zoo. In this rollicking rhymed story, Molly introduces birds and beasts to this new something called reading. She finds the perfect book for every animal—tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets. &“She even found waterproof books for the otter, who never went swimming without Harry Potter.&” In no time at all, Molly has them &“forsaking their niches, their nests, and their nooks,&” going &“wild, simply wild, about wonderful books.&” Judy Sierra&’s funny animal tale coupled with Marc Brown&’s lush, fanciful paintings will have the same effect on young Homo sapiens. Altogether, it&’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys!
Rocket Writes a Story: Read & Listen Edition (Rocket)
by Tad HillsRocket loves books and he wants to make his own, but he can't think of a story. Encouraged by the little yellow bird to look closely at the world around him for inspiration, Rocket sets out on a journey. Along the way he discovers small details that he has never noticed before, a timid baby owl who becomes his friend, and an idea for a story. This irresistible sequel to the New York Times bestseller How Rocket Learned to Read—complete with audio narration—is sure to appeal to kids, parents, teachers, and librarians.This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.
Wedgieman: A Hero Is Born: Read & Listen Edition (Step into Reading)
by Charise Mericle HarperIn The Adventures of Wedgieman: A Hero Is Born, young reader can read and listen along as they follow Veggiebaby from his humble beginnings on his journey to becoming Veggieman. Um, make that Wedgieman, since that's what the kids in the neighborhood all call him. Let's face it—children aren't the best spellers and, well, wedgies are a lot cooler than veggies!But it's not all cauliflower and carrot sticks—Wedgieman has to fight some pretty bad dudes in his work as a superhero, yet the one battle he can't seem to win is the one over his superhero name. Brought vividly to life by Bob Shea's graphic and stylish illustrations, The Adventures of Wedgieman blends Charise Mericle Harper's outlandish humor with tongue-in-cheek action that will delight young readers. The Adventures of Wedgieman: A Hero Is Born is the first book in the series, and two more are on the way! This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.
I Have a Dream: Read & Listen Edition
by Dr. Martin Luther KingOn August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King, Jr., gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history. Now read and listen to his words, narrated with the audio recordings from his speech, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson's magnificent paintings, in this picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike. The themes of equality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with an important introduction to our nation's past.This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.
I'm a Truck: Read & Listen Edition (Little Golden Book)
by Dennis R. ShealyYour kids will want to read and listen along with this high-spirited Little Golden Book. How-dee! My name&’s Big Blue Bill, and I&’m a truck. I&’ve got 18 big wheels turning, 600 horses under the hood, and 53 feet o&’ trailer hangin&’ on behind . . . So begins a book that introduces all types of trucks (with names such as Bony Tony and Leif the Logging Truck), narrated by a good ol&’ boy semi-truck! Lively text and bold, colorful artwork of hip, anthropomorphic trucks will transport young readers down highways, into a truck stop, and onto a construction site.This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.
Veronica: Read & Listen Edition
by Roger DuvoisinRead and listen along as Veronica, a hippopotamus who wants to stand out from the herd and be famous, travels to the big city where she indeed does stand out. Causing traffic jams, blocking sidewalks, and devouring a pushcart vendor&’s vegetables in one big gulp, Veronica is arrested and jailed. How she discovers that there is no place like home is told with warm humor and sublimely mirthful illustrations that are great fun to share with a young child.This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.