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The Frog Prince (Early Reader)
by Sally GardnerEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.When she loses her beautiful golden ball at the bottom of the fountain, the princess is very upset. Then an ugly frog offers to help - for a kiss. Yuck! What will the princess decide?
The Frog Princess
by E. D. BakerA Texas Lone Star Reading List Book " A Book Sense 76 Children's Pick
The Frog Princess
by Rosalind AllchinEvery morning Frog imagines how wonderful life would be -- if only she were a princess. Now the Prince has lost his golf ball in the pond and has promised anything to the one who can find it. Could it be that her wish is about to come true? The horrified prince dodges Frog's marriage request by offering her the chance to try out the role of princess first. But the life of a princess is not at all what Frog expects. There are so many rules, rituals and responsibilities. What happened to the romance? Or the fun? And most importantly -- what ever happened to lunch? With more than a touch of modern humor, author and illustrator Rosalind Allchin injects new energy into the traditional brothers Grimm tale. Her spirited text and vibrant illustrations create a delectable feast sure to leave children and parents fully satisfied after every read!
The Frog and the Monster (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Brian Lies Areka JanikianNIMAC-sourced textbook. A Monster at the Party. A horrible monster scares Frog and the other guests at Fox's party. But is it really a monster?
The Frog in the Well
by Alvin Tresselt Roger DuvoisinBy Caldecott Medal winners Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin, The Frog in the Well is the charming tale of a brave frog who beats his fears and explores the worldOnce upon a time there was a frog who lived at the bottom of a well. The well was the frog’s whole world, until the day the well ran dry and the bugs began to disappear. What was happening to the world, the frog wondered, and what could he do? The hungry frog decided he must hop to the top of the well to see what he could of the end of the world. Conquering his fear, he peered out, and what did he see? Trees, flowers, meadows, marshes, and all kinds of end-of-the-world creatures! Entranced, the little frog ventured forth to find out more about the world outside his own. Based on a classic Chinese fable, and written and illustrated by the Caldecott-winning Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin, The Frog in the Well is a charming tale of one brave frog and his journey into wisdom.
The Frog with the Big Mouth
by Teresa Bateman Will TerryIn the rainforest, where Argentina meets Brazil, a frog with a very big mouth catches an enormous fly. Impressed with himself, he sets out along the path to find someone else to amaze. "I've eaten the biggest FLY in the whole world!" he brags. "Don't you wish you were ME?" The Frog with the Big Mouth brags to a toucan, a coati, and a capybara. (None of whom have eaten enormous flies--too bad!) And then, wanting to brag just a little longer, he comes across a large speckled creature with sharp teeth--it's a jaguar. Guess what jaguars like to eat? Teresa Bateman's comical retelling, accompanied by Will Terry's vibrant artwork, will leave children asking for more. A note contains additional information about the South American rainforest animals in the story. Versions of this story appear all over the world, but the real big-mouthed frogs, nicknamed Pacman frogs, live in South America. The author lives in Washington State. The illustrator lives in Utah.
The Froggies Do NOT Want to Sleep
by Adam GustavsonPrepare for a different kind of bedtime book--a zany, imaginative adventure to send your little froggies off to dreamland. Not since David Wiesner's Tuesday have frogs had so much fun!Why go to bed when you can play the accordion, dance underwater ballet, and hold burping contests with strange alien lifeforms? For every kid who ever came up with an outlandish excuse for why it can't be bedtime yet, these froggies' antics will delight and entertain. Acclaimed illustrator Adam Gustavson's raucous authorial debut shows parents there's more than one way to do bedtime.
The Frost Festival (Itty Bitty Princess Kitty #11)
by Melody MewsItty is invited to judge the ice sculpture competition at the Frost Festival in this eleventh Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book.The Frost Festival only occurs every five years in Lollyland. And not only has Itty been invited, she&’s been asked to judge the big ice sculpture competition! Itty and her best friend, Luna Unicorn, enjoy ice skating, sledding, and other snowy activities at the festival until it&’s time for Itty to judge. But before the competition can even begin, there&’s an argument between two ice sculptors. One is convinced that the other stole his carving tool! Can Itty find the missing ice pick—and find a way to settle the argument? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Frozen Fortress: Special Bumper Book 4 (Team Hero Ser.)
by Adam BladeX-Men meets Beast Quest at the school for superheroes! An epic adventure series from bestselling author Adam BladeOrdinary kids with extraordinary powers gather in a secret school to be trained to fight the forces of darkness.
The Frozen Wish (Hatchimals)
by Kay WoodwardCrack into this magical chapter-book series based on Hatchimals, the best-selling toy! Ava and Oliver are back in Hatchtopia, where the Hatchimals are excited for a fantastic fireworks display. The problem is, all of Hatchtopia has suddenly become frosty and cold, and the fireworks display can't happen unless it's sunny! And since Wishing Star Waterfall has frozen over, no one can wish away the snow either. Follow along as Ava and Oliver search for a way to melt the waterfall and end their visit with a bang!This book also contains exclusive collector cards featuring four fun CollEGGtibles!
The Fruits We Eat
by Gail GibbonsBerries, apples, melons, and grapes; oranges, grapefruits, bananas -- yum! This scrumptious picture book, a companion to The Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of favorite fruits. Gail Gibbons combines a clear, simple text with her signature illustrations to present fruit facts galore: the parts of fruits, where and how they grow, harvesting, processing, where to buy them, and how to enjoy them as part of a healthy diet.
The Fruits We Eat (New & Updated)
by Gail GibbonsFrom #1 science writer for kids Gail Gibbons, learn everything about the delicious fruits you eat with this new and updated edition.Berries, apples, melons, and grapes; oranges, grapefruits, bananas -- yum! This scrumptious, updated picture book, a companion to The Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of favorite fruits.Gail Gibbons combines a clear, simple text with her signature illustrations to present fruit facts galore: the parts of fruits, where and how they grow, harvesting, processing, where to buy them, and how to enjoy them as part of a healthy diet.
The Funeral
by Matt JamesA New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s BookNew York Public Library Best Books for KidsEzra Jack Keats Award Honor WinnerNorma and her parents are going to her great-uncle Frank’s funeral, and Norma is more excited than sad. She is looking forward to playing with her favorite cousin, Ray, but when she arrives at the church, she is confronted with rituals and ideas that have never occurred to her before. While not all questions can be answered, when the day is over Norma is certain of one thing — Uncle Frank would have enjoyed his funeral.This sensitive and life-affirming story will lead young readers to ask their own questions about life, death and how we remember those who have gone before us.Key Text Featuresspeech bubblesCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts).CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)
The Funniest & Grossest Joke Book Ever!: Over 991 Jokes!
by Editors of Portable PressMake your friends giggle, guffaw, and groan with disgust at over 900 jokes in this massive volume that combines two hilarious books in one. It&’s a 2-for-1 of epic proportions. This book combines our two bestselling kids&’ joke books: The Funniest Joke Book Ever! and The Grossest Joke Book Ever! Do you know a kid who likes Q&A jokes, knock-knocks, puns, riddles, or one-liners? Of course you do! This collection has all that and more—over 900 jokes—actually. Perfect for boys or girls, it spans all kid-friendly topics, including fairy tales, animals, monsters, and disgusting jokes that&’ll make them (and you) want to barf. They&’ll laugh out loud at zingers like: Q: What do you call a cow with a twitch? A: Beef jerky! Q: Do zombies eat candy with their fingers? A: No, they eat the fingers separately. Q: What kind of life was found on Pluto? A: Fleas! And many more!
The Funniest Joke Book Ever!: Over 500 Jokes to Crack Up Your Friends!
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteGiggles, groans, and belly laughs, packed on every page.Kids can’t resist sharing jokes (even you try to stop them), so they always need a fresh supply. We’ve stuffed the pages of this little joke book with the funniest jokes we could find. Old favorites, new favorites, and a few festering stinkers—all guaranteed to make kids laugh out loud. You'll find Q&A jokes, knock-knock jokes, riddles, and one-liners. And, of course, we’ve included entire chapters of those all-time kid-pleasers: elephant jokes, pirate jokes, and space jokes. Here’s a sampling: What's black and white, black and white, black and white? A penguin rolling down a hill. Why don’t zombies eat clowns?They taste funny. Why did the hen scold her chicks?They were using fowl language. What kind of books do skunks read?Best-smellers! How does Darth Vader like his toast?On the dark side.
The Funniest Knock Knock Jokes Ever!
by Editors of Portable PressGiggles, groans, and belly laughs, packed on every page.Kids can't resist sharing jokes (even when you try to stop them), so they always need a fresh supply. We've stuffed the pages of this little book with the funniest knock-knock jokes we could find. Old favorites, new favorites, and a few festering stinkers—all guaranteed to make kids laugh out loud.Here's a sampling:Knock, knock. Who's there? Cowsgo. Cowsgo who? No, they don't. Cowsgo MOO!Knock, knock. Who's there? Nobel. Nobel who? No bell, that's why I knocked!Knock, knock. Who's there? Interrupting pirate! Interrup— ARRRRRRRRRR!
The Funniest Man in Baseball: The True Story of Max Patkin
by Audrey Vernick Jennifer BowerA hilarious picture book biography about Max Patkin, a professional ballplayer turned legendary baseball clown, from the author of the acclaimed Brothers at Bat and other baseball nonfiction. Max Patkin was pitching in the minor leagues when he was injured and had to leave his dreams behind. He joined the Navy and eventually was able to play again while in the military . . . and this time he got to pitch against superstar Joe DiMaggio. When Joe hit one of Max’s throws out of the park, Max threw down his glove, left the mound, and chased Joe around the bases, making faces and imitating his every move. The crowd loved it! And a baseball clown was born. This inspiring and comical biography carries an important message: Life doesn’t always turn out exactly as you hope . . . but moving in a new direction can sometimes bring happy surprises.
The Funny Book (Bobo and Pup-Pup #3)
by Vikram MadanA hilarious graphic chapter book series about best friends Bobo and Pup-Pup--a monkey and a dog with very different personalities. Perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie who are ready to graduate to two new buddies!A super funny book has Pup-Pup literally laughing out loud!! Bobo wants to read it so he can laugh too, but he must wait till Pup-Pup is finished. But the more Pup-Pup laughs, the harder it is to wait! All kids know that waiting is not easy!! What happens when Bobo's patience runs out and he takes matters into his own hands? This hilarious and relatable graphic chapter book will have kids ages 5-8 laughing out loud themselves while gaining confidence in reading. Readers will eagerly devour the companion books in the series, We Love Bubbles! and Let's Make Cake! Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.
The Furry Animal Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
by Jerry PallottaThis fact-filled text with richly-detailed illustrations introduces not only the alphabet but also the wonders of the mammal world.What mammal jumps ten feet high to avoid hungry lions?What monkey almost always gives birth to twins?What mammal has a nose so large that it has to be moved out the way just to eat?What mammal has eyes that are bigger than its brain?Jerry Pallotta and Edgar Stewart deliver an intriguing book which will fascinate young children.
The Further Adventures of Miss Petitfour (The Adventures of Miss Petitfour)
by Anne MichaelsFor fans of Mary Poppins, heroine Miss Petitfour and her feline friends return for more flights of fancy in this cozy, charming collection of illustrated stories. Miss Petitfour enjoys having adventures that are "just the right size" for a "single, magical day." With her sixteen cats and the aid of a tablecloth as a makeshift balloon, Miss Petitfour soars — which is to say, she rises high in the air and flies — over her charmingly eccentric village, encountering adventures along the way. One never knows where the wind will take her in this delightfully seasonal collection of magical outings: perhaps to the aid of dearly loved friends and neighbors, including a hapless handyman and an onion-loving baby, or to a coconut-confetti parade, or in search of keys, lucky charms or even simply the perfect tablecloth for her next flight. A witty, whimsical, beautifully illustrated collection of tales that celebrate language, storytelling and all the pleasures of life, large and small!
The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit (Peter Rabbit)
by Emma ThompsonEmma Thompson celebrates 110 years of Peter Rabbit by giving us a brand-new tale! Celebrate 110 years of Peter Rabbit with a new, original tale written by Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson and based on the original tales by Beatrix Potter. In this story, Peter's adventures take him beyond the boundaries of Mr. McGregor's garden and all the way to Scotland! With 72 pages of beautiful text and illustrations, this hardcover picture book, which includes an audio CD of the story narrated by the author, is sure to become a classic--and a collector's item!
The Future Architect's Handbook
by Barbara BeckFor young readers with a passion for drawing or creating beautiful buildings, The Future Architect’s Handbook takes them on an exhilarating journey into the world of architecture. Within the pages of this book, aspiring, young architects will learn about the four essential drawings used by professionals: the site plan, floor plan, section, and elevation. Perfectly tailored with the middle grades (ages 9–12) in mind, this book engages the reader with vivid explanations and illustrations. The concept of drawing each plan to scale is demystified, empowering young minds to develop an eye for precision and accuracy. Explore the vast array of architectural styles prevalent today: from sleek modern structures to timeless classical masterpieces, each style is beautifully showcased, igniting the imagination and nurturing a deeper appreciation for the art of architecture. Enter the world of architects and discover the boundless possibilities that await within the pages of The Future Architect’s Handbook.
The Future Interior Designer's Handbook
by Jana RosenblattCalling all aspiring interior designers! Get ready to dive into the captivating world of interior design with a book that introduces you to the role, techniques, and skills of interior design. You are invited to follow Taylor, a talented interior designer, as she transforms the unfinished attic of her home into a stunning living space. Step by step, readers will learn the ins and outs of the design process, gaining invaluable knowledge along the way. Unleash your creativity as you explore the three main drawings used by interior designers: the floor plan, section, and elevation. Discover the art of drawing to scale, enabling you to accurately represent your vision on paper. From initial planning to the final touches, this book guides you through each stage, teaching essential design techniques, basic color theory, mood board creation, and the architectural styles that shape modern interiors. The Future Interior Designer's Handbook is the perfect introduction to the captivating field of interior design. While it caters to the middle grades, ages 8–12, this book's wealth of knowledge and inspiration will resonate with design enthusiasts of all ages, including adults who are eager to explore their creative potential.
The Garden Plot (Hardy Boys Clue Book #15)
by Franklin W. DixonDetective brothers Frank and Joe weed out a vandal in the fifteenth book in the interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series.Frank and Joe Hardy have been hard at work turning their front yard into an eco-friendly edible landscape garden thanks to a contest sponsored by the Bayport Science Center. Frank&’s really been enjoying learning about how to make the garden thrive, while Joe likes all of the cool critters and, of course, getting to munch on all of the yummy food. When the prize vegetables being grown in some of the top competitors&’ gardens are attacked, at first it looks like hungry pests have been having a feast. But as Frank and Joe unearth more evidence, it appears those cucumbers aren&’t being crunched by creatures with a craving. No, the veggies are the target of a clever saboteur. The Hardys will have to figure out who&’s been destroying the gardens fast, before their friends&’ chances of winning the contest are shredded like lettuce.
The Garden That We Grew (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
by Joan HolubAfter planting the seeds and watching them grow, huge pumpkins appear in a patch. Now we can make pumpkin pie and jack-o'-lanterns! Planting a garden is so much fun, and this rhyming reader shows us how.