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Spots, Stripes and Zigzags: Book 4
by Vivian FrenchA funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very Noble Knight, but he has a problem - he's been packed off to the castle next door to stay with his uncle, aunt and cousin Prune. But Sam's about to discover a magical scroll listing the six quests he must complete to become a knight ... and with Prune's help, he's already managed three of them! Now he has to earn his very own knightly shield. Prune knows where to go for armour: Puddlewink Castle! But before they can cross the drawbridge they're stopped by a terrifying creature. Will Sam's knightly dreams end here?
Spotted Eagle-Owl or Snowy Owl: Wild World (Hot and Cold Animals)
by Eric GeronDiscover how different animals with the same name can be!Did you know that there are a lot of animals with the same name that live in very different environments? This brand NEW series will have full-color photographs throughout with short blocks of text to entertain and explain how some animals like it hot and others like the colder the better!
Spreckle's Snack Surprise
by Sandra SalsburyA celebration of found family, experimentation, disappointment, and delightful surprises, plus what&’s truly important in life—delicious snacks.Spreckle the dragon lives on a farm with her loving family of chickens. It is a fine home, but she is fed up with their diet of dried corn and slugs, Spreckle explores the bounty of snacks the farm has to offer, from hay to pig slop. Tragically, nothing hits the spot.Life without a decent snack is hardly a life at all, as far as Spreckle is concerned. Will this hungry dragon with a burning need for the perfect snack ever find satisfaction?
Spring Blossoms
by Carole GerberSpring is in the air—and in the trees! Spring is here, and with the new season come trees full of life, color. . .and blossoms! From the creators of Leaf Jumpers and Winter Trees, Spring Blossoms introduces readers to a variety of different flowering trees. During a stroll through the forest, two children come across the small and white flowers on a crab apple tree, the rich, red buds on a red maple, and many more. Along the way, readers learn that some trees have both male and female flowers—each with a distinctive appearance. Back matter includes extended botanical facts and more information about trees and their life cycles. Told in lyrical rhymes with beautiful linoleum-cut illustrations, Spring Blossoms offers a unique blend of science, poetry, and art studies.
The Spring Book
by Todd ParrNew York Times bestselling author Todd Parr captures the beauty of Spring with his signature blend of kid-friendly art and text in this sweet book about the wonders of a season. Birds are singing and everyone is sneezing because Spring is here! The Spring Book captures a variety of moments that encompasses this season. From rolling down hills or dancing in the rain, to celebrating mothers and honoring heroes everywhere, Todd Parr shows readers with simplicity and universal accessibility the delights of Spring.
Spring Break Double Take (JoJo and BowBow #8)
by JoJo SiwaJoJo is on tour! Her suitcase is packed with glittery ensembles, BowBow is stowed in a bedazzled doggie bag, and JoJo’s BFF, Miley, is next to her on the plane as they touch down in London. When they check into their star-studded hotel, JoJo and Miley get the royal treatment and BowBow gets a proper puppy pamper. But that night at JoJo’s big show, disaster strikes when JoJo’s costume goes missing from the dressing room! Who could have taken it? JoJo thinks fast and the show goes on—at least until the next day, when the tabloids post images of a JoJo lookalike . . . wearing her missing costume around town! Who is the elusive doppelgänger? And is she a superfan or superfoe? It’ll take two BFFs and a perky pooch to sort out this mystery, which leads them from Big Ben to the London Eye to Buckingham palace.
Spring Cleaning (Cork and Fuzz #10)
by Dori ChaconasCork is a short muskrat who likes to clean. Fuzz is a tall possum who would rather play than tidy. When Cork tells Fuzz to help with chores, Fuzz says, &“You are not the boss of me!&” Can the two friends find a way to have fun and clean up? The tenth book in this easy-to-read series is a gently funny story of two best friends who, whether messy or clean, always find a way to work together.
Spring Fever! (Step into Reading)
by null Virginia MurphyA Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader starring Stitch from Disney&’s Lilo & Stitch in a sweet springtime story!It&’s a beautiful spring day and Lilo's school is having a party! But before the fun can start, Lilo and Stitch have to get party supplies. Can they gather everything before the party starts? Kids ages 4 to 6 who are learning to read will love this sweet and silly springtime Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader, perfect for Easter day, or any day!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
The Spring Filly! (Spirit Riding Free)
by G. M. BerrowJoin Miradero's favorite PALs as they explore the frontier and beyond in the second installment of an adventurous original fiction chapter book series inspired by DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free.Spring is the season of change, and things are changing in Miradero--Lucky, Pru, and Abigail will soon be heading off to Palomino Bluffs Riding Academy! Before they go, the PALs want to become Frontier Fillies Trail Trainers. But to do that, the girls need to find and train a brand-new horse--something Lucky has never done! It seems as if everything is coming together when the PALs fall in love with a mini horse named Sandy and are given the chance to train her before the Miradero Founders' Day Parade. But training a horse turns out to be more difficult than Lucky could have imagined. Sandy likes kicking, doesn't like being ridden, and refuses to listen to any of the PALs!Can the PALs and their new friend Caroline find a way to reach Sandy and teach her how to be the best horse she can be before it's too late?DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free © 2020 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Spring into Action!: Wonder Woman) (Pictureback(R))
by Rebecca MallaryWonder Woman™ springs to the rescue in this storybook perfect for young DC fans ages 3 to 7—and a press-out memory card game adds to the fun!When Wonder Woman is pulled through a time portal into medieval times, the Super Hero has to save a kingdom from a fierce dragon looking for lost dragon eggs! Children ages 3 to 7 will love this spring fantasy story starring DC Super Hero Wonder Woman as she learns that the most important part of magic is sharing it. Press-out memory game cards are included as well! Look out for these other great books:Universal Kindness! (DC Super Heroes: Wonder Woman) 9780593172513Three Big Bullies! (DC Super Heroes: Wonder Woman) 9780593122129Wonder Woman Saves the Trees! (DC Super Heroes: Wonder Woman) 9780593304334Wonder Woman Little Golden Book (DC Super Heroes: Wonder Woman) 9781984895035
Spring into Summer!/Fall into Winter! (Pictureback(R))
by Joe Mathieu Aristides Ruiz Tish RabeFans of the hit PBS Kids' TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! have cause to celebrate--all year round! In this ebook featuring two books in one, the Cat and Co. go, go, go, GO on an adventure to the magical Garden of Seasons, where they are able to see how the change in temperature affects plants and animals. Among the new friends they meet is a snowshoe hare whose brown fur turns white to help him hide in the snow, a tadpole who turns into a frog and then hibernates during the winter, and a Canadian goose gosling who grows up and migrates south in the fall. All in all, this is a perfect introduction to the yearly cycle that can be enjoyed any time of the year!
Spring Things
by Judy Stead Bob RaczkaNature is busy budding and flowering; baby animals are being born; gardeners are planting; and everywhere children are running and playing. In rhyming text, the author celebrates Spring.
Spring's Miracles (An Indigenous Celebration of Nature)
by null Kaitlin B. CurticeA vibrantly illustrated children's book about an Indigenous girl who discovers the miracles that blossom each spring and learns how Creator's gift of courage can transform the way we see the world and ourselves.It&’s time to welcome a new season, and this spring is going to be extra special. Dani, a Potawatomi girl, and her family prepare to celebrate the new year, which the Potawatomi and other Anishinaabe people observe at the beginning of spring with a camping and climbing trip. Dani is excited for the adventure, but also nervous. The rocks are so big. Will she make it to the top of her climb? As Dani explores the awakening woods and makes memories with her family, she learns to draw on the courage Creator gives while finding inspiration in the miraculous new life Mother Earth brings forth each spring.
Springtime Crime (Nancy Drew Clue Book #9)
by Carolyn Keene Peter FrancisHelp Nancy and her friends find out what happened to a superstar’s flower hat in the ninth book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.Spring has sprung in River Heights! The annual Flower Sculpture contest is in a couple of days and everyone in town is working hard to finish their floral works of art. But Nancy, Bess, and George are most excited to see the world-famous pop singer, Miss LaLa, perform. The superstar grew up in River Heights and has agreed to kick off the contest with a song. And just when the girls thought life couldn’t get any better, they run into Miss LaLa herself! The singer is in a bit of a pickle though: She brought a giant hat made of white peonies for the show but she doesn’t have a refrigerator big enough to store it in. George thinks quickly and offers to put it in her mom’s catering refrigerator. But when the girls check on the hat the next morning they see something has gone terribly wrong. Half of the snowy white blooms are wilted and brown! They use their detective skills to rule out a blackout. And George can’t remember if she locked the door last night. Could someone have snuck into the kitchen and switched the fresh flowers with droopy ones? Nancy and her friends are determined to find out! Could it be Madame Withers, whose signature wilted rose perfume was rejected by Miss LaLa? Perhaps it was the famous flower artist Pierre, who was angry that Miss LaLa was the star of the show. Or it maybe it was Benjamin Bing, who ruined his flower sculpture with brown hair spray and had no more white peonies to replace them. It’s up to the Clue Crew—and you—to find out!
Springtime Stories: 30 classic tales
by Enid BlytonDelight in this collection of 30 short stories, full of the buzz and excitement of spring!Head off on a sparkling springtime adventure with the world's best-loved storyteller. From the little boy who helps a lamb in trouble to the fairies hidden inside Easter Eggs, excitement and magic are never far away in this collection of stories to read and share. These fun, entertaining tales are ideal for newly confident readers and are the perfect length for reading aloud at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.Read all of Enid Blyton's bestselling short story collections: Springtime StoriesSummer StoriesHoliday StoriesSummer Holiday StoriesStories of Wizards and WitchesChristmas TalesChristmas Treats***Enid Blyton ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.
Springtime Storks: A Migration Love Story
by null Carol Joy MunroBased on the true story of two storks whose dedication to each other captured the world&’s attention, this soaring tale is a heartfelt call to protect the routes of migratory birds.★ School Library JournalKaterina and Luka, two majestic, mated white storks, are in flight when Katerina is shot down by a hunter and left severely injured. Nearby, a man and his granddaughter see the bird fall from the sky and rush to her rescue. As they nurse Katerina back to health, Luka, who has been by her side night and day, feels the coming cold and knows he must migrate—even though it means leaving his beloved Katerina behind, to be cared for by the family who rescued her. When spring arrives, Katerina watches the sky, hoping that she might see Luka's familiar silhouette again . . . and he returns! Together, they raise a new brood, overcoming Katerina's flightlessness with ingenuity and devotion. Poetic and gorgeously illustrated, Springtime Storks is an ode to the resilience, dedication, and love between two migratory birds, while also delivering an urgent message of conservation.
Sprite's Secret: A Branches Book (Pixie Tricks #1)
by Tracey WestFairies + magic + fantasy + New York Times bestselling author Tracey West = Pixie Tricks!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!Eight-year-old Violet didn't expect to find a portal to the fairy world in her backyard. And she certainly didn't think she would have to defend the human world from trickster pixies! With the help of her new fairy friend Sprite, Violet sets out to catch Pix, a lively fairy who just wants everybody to have fun-all the time. Pix's playfulness starts to cause serious trouble, so it's up to Violet and Sprite to put an end to his fun and send him back to the fairy world!This is an exciting refresh of the popular Pixie Tricks series, with updated text and brand-new art for today's young readers! This series is perfect for fans of Tracey West's New York Times bestselling Dragon Masters series!
Sprout Street Neighbors: Bon Voyage
by Anna Alter"Has the heart of Winnie-the-Pooh and the charm of Frog and Toad. Can I move in next door?" —Grace Lin, Newbery Honor author The Sprout Street friends are taking a trip in this early reader series perfect for fans of Clementine, Just Grace, and Ivy & Bean! Mili is happy in her new home at 24 Sprout Street, but she misses the excitement of traveling, so she convinces her friends to travel with her to Paris. Henry has never traveled and is all nerves. Emma is thrilled to go someplace unfamiliar and, in her excitement, packs everything she owns. Fernando wonders if Parisians will be like him. Wilbur is excited to explore the gardens of France, and Violet can’t wait to look at all the beautiful paintings at the Louvre museum. Together these neighbors and friends soak up the joys of a new culture, but by the time their trip comes to an end, they’ll learn that nothing can compare to the comfort of a loving home.
Sprouting Wings: The True Story of James Herman Banning, the First African American Pilot to Fly Across the United States
by Louisa Jaggar Shari BeckerThe inspirational and true story of James Herman Banning, the first African American pilot to fly across the country, comes to life in this picture book biography perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Little Leaders. Includes art from a Coretta Scott King award-winning illustrator.James Herman Banning always dreamed of touching the sky. But how could a farm boy from Oklahoma find a plane? And how would he learn to fly it? None of the other pilots looked like him. Despite the challenges and prejudices that stood in his way, James knew he belonged above the clouds.In a journey that would span 3,300 miles, take twenty-one days, and inspire a nation, James Herman Banning proved that you can't put barriers on dreams. Louisa Jaggar incorporates over seven years of research, including Banning's own writings and an interview with the aviator's great-nephew. She teams up with cowriter Shari Becker and award-winning illustrator Floyd Cooper to capture Banning's historic flight across the United States. "A pathos-filled picture book that celebrates the life of a figure in American history who hasn't been featured often." -School Library Journal, Starred Review
Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth
by Frank Cottrell BoyceA one-of-a-kind story of heart, humor, and finding one’s place in the universe.Prez knows that the best way to keep track of things is to make a list. That's important when you have a grandfather who is constantly forgetting. And it's even more important when your grandfather can't care for you anymore and you have to go live with a foster family out in the country.Prez is still learning to fit in at his new home when he answers the door to meet Sputnik—a kid who is more than a little strange. First, he can hear what Prez is thinking. Second, he looks like a dog to everyone except Prez. Third, he can manipulate the laws of space and time. Sputnik, it turns out is an alien, and he's got a mission that requires Prez's help: the Earth has been marked for destruction, and the only way they can stop it is to come up with ten reasons why the planet should be saved.Thus begins one of the most fun and eventful summers of Prez's life, as he and Sputnik set out on a journey to compile the most important list Prez has ever made—and discover just what makes our world so remarkable.