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The Tale of Peter Rabbit: A Myread Production (Peter Rabbit)
by Beatrix Potter2012 marks 110 years since Warne published The Tale of Peter Rabbit. In celebration, we are publishing limited editions of twelve classic tales with colorful covers, special endpapers, and notes explaining the history behind each book. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the tale of a mischievous rabbit and his nerve-wracking encounter with Mr. McGregor.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit: A Myread Production (Peter Rabbit)
by Beatrix Potter2012 marks 110 years since Warne published The Tale of Peter Rabbit. In celebration, we are publishing limited editions of twelve classic tales with colorful covers, special endpapers, and notes explaining the history behind each book. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the tale of a mischievous rabbit and his nerve-wracking encounter with Mr. McGregor.
The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote
by Tony JohnstonPoor Coyote! What&’s he doing, hanging upside down in the farmer&’s house, next to a pot of boiling water? How&’d he wind up underneath the jicara tree, getting bonked by rock-hard fruit? Who tricked him into whacking a wasps&’ nest with a stick? And why is he always howling at the moon?Because of Rabbit, that&’s why! Longtime collaborators Tony Johnston and Tomie dePaola look to the folklore of Oaxaca, Mexico, for this nutty, naughty tale of trickery and hijinks. Written with sly humor and illustrated in the vibrant golds, blues, and reds of the Southwest, this is a story with a flavor as distinctive as chile peppers.
The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote
by Tony JohnstonA Mexican trickster tale in which wily Rabbit outwits Coyote several times before escaping him permanently by climbing to the moon--which explains why Coyote is wont to howl at it.
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterA children’s classic offering a lesson in manners from the beloved author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit.In a wood at the edge of the lake lives a squirrel named Nutkin and his brother Twinkleberry. Nutkin is rude little squirrel who tests his luck with Old Brown, a mean old owl, who might just teach this squirrel a lesson in manners . . .
The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies: Large Print (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterBenjamin Bunny&’s offspring learn the perils of gluttony in this charming story from the popular author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. In this story, Benjamin Bunny&’s children, the Flopsy Bunnies, eat so much lettuce from Mr. McGregor&’s garden that they become sleepy and are almost turned into a rabbit pie. The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies by Beatrix Potter is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
The Tale of the Mandarin Duck: A Modern Fable
by Bette MidlerNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Inspired by the real-life rainbow-colored Mandarin Duck who appeared in New York&’s Central Park in 2018, this modern fable by Bette Midler celebrates the connections people make with each other and the world around them. How do you get people to appreciate what is right in front of them? In The Tale of the Mandarin Duck, it takes a mysterious, beautiful duck and a clear-eyed kid to point out the obvious! Bette Midler&’s distinctive voice joins striking photos of the real duck by Michiko Kakutani and charming black-and-white drawings by Joana Avillez. This book will have readers of all ages coming back to visit the fantastical interpretation of New York City and its odd ducks—both feathered and human. An afterword by Ms. Kakutani adds details to the facts behind this one-of-a-kind story of the Mandarin Duck.
The Tale of the Pie & the Patty Pan: Large Print (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterTummy troubles prompt a dog to commit the ultimate pie switcheroo in this funny story from the renowned author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The Tale of the Pie & the Patty Pan tells the story of two friends who like different foods but don&’t want to hurt each other&’s feelings. Written by Beatrix Potter, it is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
The Tale of the Tiger Slippers
by Jan BrettJan Brett reimagines a powerful Middle Eastern folk tale that celebrates hard work and appreciating your roots.Set in India, this gorgeous reimagining of the classic Middle Eastern folk tale "Abu Kassem's Slippers" features a poor tiger cub who is a very hard worker. His mother weaves him slippers to protect his feet from stones and thorns, and they allowed him to prosper--first making bricks, then building houses, and eventually becoming very wealthy. He continues to wear them until someone questions why such a prominent person would wear such worn shoes. Feeling embarrassed, Tiger tries to get rid of the slippers, but fate keeps bringing them back.Finally, Tiger sends them to his uncle, who weeps with pride when he sees the slippers his sister made and his nephew used to accomplish so much. He sets off right away to visit them, bringing the slippers along. Tiger can't believe the slippers are back again, but his little cub gives him an idea: honor the slippers by building a special place for them, to remind him of how far he's come.Jan Brett's lush, vibrant version of this story will inspire fans of her international retellings to appreciate the hard work that leads to all of their successes.
The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest: Nasruddin Teaches the Town a Lesson; A Circle Round Book
by Rebecca SheirThe award-winning children&’s storytelling podcast Circle Round shares some of their most popular folktales in the new Circle Round book series, with each interactive book featuring a colorfully illustrated read-aloud story accompanied by storytelling prompts that explore an important theme. The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest invites kids to explore the value of acceptance and the danger of judging others by their appearance. The illustrations of Turkish illustrator Mert Tugen amplify the narrative text by Circle Round host and writer, Rebecca Sheir.
The Tale of Two Bad Mice (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterWhen Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca sneak into an empty dollhouse, chaos ensues in this delightful story from the beloved author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The Tale of Two Bad Mice is a sophisticated story for children about two little troublemakers who wind up paying for their crimes. Written by Beatrix Potter, it is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
A Tale of Two Castles
by Gail Carson LevineNewbery Honor author of Ella Enchanted Gail Carson Levine weaves a spellbinding tale about a clever heroine, a dragon detective, and a shape-shifting ogre.Newly arrived in the town of Two Castles, Elodie unexpectedly becomes the assistant to a brilliant dragon named Meenore--and together, they begin to solve mysteries. Their most important case concerns the town’s shape-shifting ogre, Count Jonty Um, who believes someone is plotting against him. Elodie must disguise herself to discover the source of the threat amid a cast of characters that includes a greedy king, a giddy princess, and a handsome cat trainer.Readers who loved Ella Enchanted and Fairest will delight in this tale of a spirited heroine who finds friendship where she least expects it and discovers that goodness comes in all shapes and sizes.
A Tale of Two Sisters (Mermaid Tales #10)
by Debbie DadeyEcho is thrilled to find a human object in this Mermaid Tales adventure, but will sibling rivalry keep her from appreciating her prize?Echo is dogfish tired of having to share everything with her bossy big sister, Crystal. So she’s extra excited when she stumbles upon a shiny human object near her shell. Finally, something of her very own! Echo is obsessed with people, so she’s very curious as to what her fin-tastic human find might be. Could it be something totally wavy, like a music-making machine? What if it’s something that could allow her to actually talk to humans? Before she can find out, Crystal swipes the object, claiming she found it first! Echo is steaming mad. After the mergirls duke it out in a messy tug of war, their mother takes the object away. “You’ll get this back when you can learn to get along,” she tells them. But that’s easier said than done. How far is Echo willing to go to get her precious human object back?
A Tale of Two Sisters (Step into Reading)
by Melissa LagonegroFearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader brings all the magic and adventure of Disney Frozen to children ages 4-6 who are just learning to read on their own.
The Tale of Willie Monroe
by Alan SchroederWillie Monroe is sure he's the strongest critter in all of Tennessee--after all, his arms are big as stovepipes and his chest is broad as a barn door. He decides to enter a contest in Carolina just to prove it. Along the way, he meets an exceptionally strong li'l slip of a girl named Delilah and her ninety-nine-year-old granny, who can carry a full-grown horse on her shoulders. Compared to them, Willie is weak as water! It's only with their rigorous training that Willie is able to arm-wrestle, stack logs, milk cows, plow fields, and raise barns faster and better than anyone else, winning the contest as well as Delilah's hand in marriage. Humorous illustrations and an Appalachian spin on an ancient Japanese folktale make for a hilarious story about a young man put in his place by two strong women.
The Tale of You: Hopping into Life (Peter Rabbit)
by Beatrix PotterThis inspirational guide to life featuring Peter Rabbit, in the same vein as the Dr. Seuss classic Oh, the Places You'll Go!, is the perfect graduation gift!As Peter Rabbit bounces out into the big, wide world he will face triumphs and setbacks, hopes and fears. He will meet true friends and fearsome foes, but will always have a home to return to, and a family waiting to hear stories of his adventures.Featuring a brilliantly rhythmical rhyming text with characterful new illustrations, this new book is set to become a beloved classic!
Talent Show (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Green #Level E, Lesson 55)
by Mary AtkinsonFountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention Green System -- 1st Grade
Talent Show Tricks
by Franklin W. Dixon Matt DavidDetective brothers Frank and Joe must figure out who is sabotaging their school talent show in the fourth book in an all-new, interactive Hardy Boys chapter book mystery series.Frank and Joe Hardy are excited to compete in the annual Bayport Elementary Talent Show. Frank is going to work behind the scenes, and Joe wants to show off his sweet juggling skills. But during the first rehearsal, strange things start to happen--their friend's trumpet is filled with bubbles, someone's backing track is switched to croaking frogs, and a strategically placed batch of hair dye gives one of their classmates a bad hair day to remember. Can Frank and Joe figure out how to stop the pranks before the curtain falls early on the show?
The Talented Clementine (Clementine #2)
by Sara PennypackerThis New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold! When it comes to tackling third grade, Clementine is at the top of her game-okay, so maybe not all the time. After her teacher announces that the third and fourth graders will be putting on a talent show, Clementine panics. She doesn't sing or dance or play an instrument. She can't even hop with finesse. And as if that didn't make her feel bad enough, her perfect best friend, Margaret, has so many talents, she has to alphabetize them to keep them straight? How can Clementine ever hope to compete? As the night of the big "Talent-palooza" draws closer, Clementine is desperate for an act, any act. But the unexpected talent she demonstrates at the show surprises everyone-most of all herself.
Tales for the Perfect Child
by Florence Parry Heide Sergio RuzzierSergio Ruzzier brings his mischievous touch to a timeless favorite by Florence Parry Heide, beloved author of The Shrinking of Treehorn. This delightful new edition includes one never-before-published story.Ruby is reliable (kinda). Arthur is careful (sorta). Harry eats his carrots (though it depends on what you mean by “eat”). And just like all perfect children, Gloria helps her mother (well, that might be an exaggeration). As the eight deliciously wicked tales featured in this hilarious chapter book prove, it’s perfectly nice to be a perfect child—but where’s the fun in that?
Tales For Very Picky Eaters
by Josh Schneider2012 Winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award! James is a very picky eater. His dad has to get creative--very creative--in order to get James to eat foods he thinks he doesn't like. He presents James with a series of outlandish scenarios packed with fanciful and gross kid-friendly details--like pre-chewed gum as an alternative to broccoli and lumpy oatmeal that grows so big it eats the dog--in an effort to get James to eat. But it is eventually James himself who discovers that some foods are not so bad, after all, if you're willing to give them a try. This irreverently hilarious early reader, it explores a universal point of contention between parent and child in a playful, satisfying way.<P><P> Winner of the Theodore Seuss Geisel Medal
Tales from the Batcave (DC Batman)
by Random HouseThree exciting Batman books—including one all-new glimpse inside the mysterious Batcave—are bound up in this deluxe hardcover edition that's just right for kids 3-7!Batman is the #1 Super Hero the world over who is loved by kids, adults, and generations of fans. Now you can introduce kids to the Caped Crusader with this hardcover bind-up of three of great Batman books, that includes:• King Shark Takes a Bite• Swamped by Croc• and a never before published book Secrets of the Batcave that explores the many rooms and amazing secrets of the Batcave! This deluxe edition is perfect for sharing the iconic superhero with younger audiences and is a great gift for new and established fans alike!
Tales from the Brothers Grimm
by Lisbeth ZwergerA gorgeous collection of familiar and lesser-known Grimm tales, illustrated by one of the greatest children’s illustrators of our time This handsome edition from the well-known collection of fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm contains 11 popular stories. Old favorites such as “Hansel and Gretel” and “The Bremen Town Musicians” are included as are some lesser-known stories such as “The Seven Ravens” and “Hans My Hedgehog.” Lisbeth Zwerger’s evocative and exquisite illustrations perfectly capture the mood of these enduring tales.
Tales from the Merged Realms (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
by Random HouseNew heroes, new villains—and dragons!—collide in this full-color chapter book, featuring three action-packed stories based on the all-new LEGO® NINJAGO®: Dragon Rising animated series!The world of LEGO NINJAGO is changing as many legendary realms have suddenly combined into one world! The adventures of Sora and Arin take readers on an amazing journey across the lush world of Dragons Rising, the newest LEGO NINJAGO animated series. Kids 6-9 will love this full-color chapter book, featuring three new and exciting adventure stories.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure and NINJAGO are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.
Tales of Amanda Pig
by Jean Van Leeuwen Ann SchweningerAmanda Pig, her brother Oliver, and their parents share a busy day, working and playing together from breakfast to bedtime.